[Coco] Re: 512K EEPROM...or 4MB!!?

[chadbh74]

   Cards on the table. ..nice pun :)  awesome project too.  Will have to
   check it out more!

   -Chad

   https://sites.google.com/site/cbhlab101/

   Sent from my Galaxy S4

   --------- Original Message ---------
   From: RETRO Innovations
   To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts
   Date: Tue Dec 08 23:46:09 CST 2015
   Subject: Re: [Coco] 512K EEPROM...or 4MB!!?
   Though it was not available to demo at the Coco show in 2015, I have on
   my bench a prototype 8MB Flash Cart, offering the following features:
   * it can be programmed by the Coco (1/2/3)
   * It can hide the registers, and unhide them.
   * The base address of the registers can be changed by the Coco
   * It supports mapping any 2kB region of the flash cart into the Coco
   cartridge address space
   * I believe it supports up to 32kB address space, but I am not 100%
   sure I have the logic correct for that (it would work, I just have
   not tested it)
   * It offers 2 momentary switches that can be read under software
   control
   * It supports a single LED that can be software controlled
   * It fits in a small Coco cartridge case
   * It is licensed under CC3.0 license
   * Can be produced pretty cheaply (under $50 for sure)
   Obviously, it lacks a nice programmer utility, which is where the
   project basically stopped. It's viable and cheap, but does require
   software development to be useful. I currently do not have the time to
   write such a utility, but I have two units and am happy to send them to
   interested individuals who are capable of writing said applications
   (needs a menu and a programmer app). I can provide any technical
   support on how to program, but my 6809 ASM and even my Coco BASIC
   prowess is limited.
   Not trying to rain on your parade, but thought I should lay my card(s)
   on the table.
   Jim
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