[Coco] problems with super espectro

Steven Hirsch snhirsch at gmail.com
Sun Oct 30 09:47:56 EDT 2016


On Fri, 28 Oct 2016, Mark Marlette wrote:

> The uC and fpga are getting code updates. The PDN also gets 
> enhancements, hardware based change.   I fixed a minor border issue and 
> the color selection resistors are being changed from the public version. 
> These changes are hardware based and bring the output in compliance with 
> the VGA specfication. 

> I am still in the process of developing the new uC code which configures 
> the FPGA's pixel clock delay.  The display is near perect on all system 
> configurations 86 and 87 gime versions.  Not all people have seen issues 
> depending on how they use their adapter and what version of the GIME 
> they have. The update is not mandatory. There are changes to the 
> firmware and some select parts.There is also no charge for the service 
> other than the postage in. I will cover the return postage. Sold many 
> internationally and that can get expensive but it is worth the upgrade.  
> The version label on the bottom of the unit indicates the devices 
> version.  If none then that is the intial release. There is only one 
> customer's unit that has been upgraded at this point and still needs uC 
> update.   In the future if any updates are required they should be field 
> installed if user so chooses .   

> I will also be creating the manual and adding the documentation for the 
> internal serial port for debug control.  

Hi, Mark.

Are you in production on these units again?  I wasn't in the position to 
purchase one from the first run, but would like to get on line now if 
there will be another.

I couldn't find any mention of the product on your web site.


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