[Coco] CocoRPi3 update

Thu Apr 13 20:47:17 EDT 2017

The local microcenter sells 16gig cards cost $1 more than an 8gig card. The
bigger card is a much better deal.

On Thu, Apr 13, 2017 at 7:27 PM, Scott Wendt <malfunct at msn.com> wrote:

> I wouldn't say that.
>
>
> A smaller initial image is good because it allows people who want to use
> smaller cards to have that option, but raspbian can be expanded to fit
> larger cards easily so if you want 16gb go for it.
>
> ________________________________
> From: Coco <coco-bounces at maltedmedia.com> on behalf of Frank Pittel <
> fpittel at gmail.com>
> Sent: Thursday, April 13, 2017 4:44:17 PM
> To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts
> Subject: Re: [Coco] CocoRPi3 update
>
> Does this mean 8gig microSD cards are preferred to 16gig?
>
>
> On Thu, Apr 13, 2017 at 6:22 PM, Glen Hewlett <glen.hewlett at sympatico.ca>
> wrote:
>
> > I just posted this on Facebook too.
> >
> > This is great Ron <https://www.facebook.com/ron.
> klein.9461?hc_location=ufi>,
> > I'm looking forward to playing with the image you created.
> >
> > About a year and a half ago I 3D modelled a CoCo 1 and uploaded it to
> > thingiverse. At the time I also hacked my model to hold a Raspberry Pi
> 3! I
> > found my STL file and I just uploaded it to thingiverse for anyone who
> > wants to 3D print there own CoCoPi The link to the 3D model is:
> > http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2247877 <http://www.thingiverse.com/
> > thing:2247877>
> >
> > Enjoy,
> > Glen
> >
> > > On Apr 12, 2017, at 3:55 PM, Ron Klein <ron at kdomain.org> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi Steve,
> > >
> > >
> > > On Wed, Apr 12, 2017 at 2:32 PM, Steve Strowbridge <
> > ogsteviestrow at gmail.com <mailto:ogsteviestrow at gmail.com>>
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > >> This is great Ron, are you going to be at CoCoFEST! again this year?
> > >
> > >
> > > Yes, I plan to be at CocoFEST again this year.  I live about an hour
> > north
> > > of there (in Kenosha, WI).
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >> Will
> > >> you bring one to demo? Love to see it, and I'd be interested in
> getting
> > a
> > >> CoCoPi at some point if it was user friendly enough, I'm not hardware
> > handy
> > >> with soldering and assembly of boards and such.
> > >>
> > >
> > > I'm bringing a few things this year and sharing a table by Brett.  I'll
> > > have a real Coco 3 and Roger's Nanomate (to use with Brett's
> > > Fuzix/networking presentation).  I'm also bringing my RPi3 along with a
> > > handful of 16GB SD cards with the CocoPi3 distribution ready to run.
> The
> > > RPi3 doesn't require any building.  Just add an SD card and power
> supply
> > > (unless you by a package that includes it).  Check out Amazon...
> > >
> > >
> > >>
> > >> Now we just need John Strong to make a 3D CoCo shaped case for it, if
> he
> > >> hasn't already.
> > >>
> > >
> > > Oh heck yes!
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >> What is the output? HDMI? What do you use for controllers? any
> standard
> > >> USB?
> > >>
> > >>
> > > Built-in HDMI.  It also has composite video available on the GPIO
> header
> > > block.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >> How is the software selection and menu updated?
> > >>
> > >>
> > > It uses Raspbian as the base OS (Linux based).  I just add the
> emulators,
> > > menu and a few scripts to it.  The SD image I will be providing has
> > > everything ready to go.  Copy the image to an 8GB (or higher) SD card
> and
> > > you're ready to go.  The RPi3 has built-in 100Mbit network jack, WiFi,
> > > Bluetooth and 4 USB ports.
> > >
> > > I use a USB keyboard and mouse.  I also have a Nintendo Wii-U Pro
> > > Controller that works perfectly with the Bluetooth.  Raspbian supports
> it
> > > right out of the box.  I chose that controller as it has digital and
> > analog
> > > controls.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >> Is there a blog/project site for this? Love to add it to my CoCo links
> > >> page.
> > >>
> > >
> > > I do not.  :(  I need to think about setting one up.
> > >
> > >
> > >>
> > >> Thanks for putting in the effort, what a cool project.
> > >>
> > >
> > > Thank you.  I hope others find it interesting enough to try.
> > >
> > >
> > >>
> > >> Steve Strowbridge, aka
> > >> The Original Gamer Stevie Strow
> > >> http://ogsteviestrow.com
> > >> ogsteviestrow at gmail.com
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> On Wed, Apr 12, 2017 at 3:17 PM, Ron Klein <ron at kdomain.org> wrote:
> > >>
> > >>> Hi just posted this on Facebook as well, but wanted to post here as
> > well
> > >>> (for those of you not on Facebook).
> > >>>
> > >>> The initial CocoPi3 distribution image has been created. It only
> needs
> > to
> > >>> be downloaded and copied to an SD card. It will automatically boot
> > right
> > >> to
> > >>> a menu system. A few things to note:
> > >>>
> > >>> The file system size came in just under 4 GB but would not quite fit
> > on a
> > >>> 4GB SD card. When I created the image, I did so from an 8GB card.
> When
> > >>> compressed (via zip) the download file size will be approximately
> > 3.3GB.
> > >> I
> > >>> will continue to look for ways to improve the package and
> distribution
> > >>> system, but for now it is what it is.
> > >>>
> > >>> I have created some initial documentation to provide with the SD card
> > >>> image. It will need updating and I'm sure I've missed things, but
> > wanted
> > >> to
> > >>> make something available as quickly as I could. For those who are
> > >>> interested in trying this distribution, I welcome any feedback (good
> or
> > >>> bad). I'm hoping others will find the project enjoyable and
> > expand/modify
> > >>> it as they see fit. It would be great to see other ideas, etc.,
> shared
> > >> with
> > >>> the rest of this great Coco community.
> > >>>
> > >>> I've been contacted by a few people who were kind enough to offer
> some
> > >>> hosting options for me. I will make sure to provide links for the SD
> > card
> > >>> image and documentation soon.
> > >>>
> > >>> One final note - I've thoroughly enjoyed my time spent on getting
> Coco
> > >>> emulation running the RPi3. It's not perfect, but it's certainly a
> very
> > >>> good start to something I think may become more popular as an
> > >> "alternative"
> > >>> way to enjoy a Coco experience. I will still always prefer my real
> Coco
> > >>> hardware but this project may help expose others to the Coco world
> and
> > >> get
> > >>> them more interested in our hobby. Perhaps enough to look for real
> Coco
> > >>> equipment. I realize that emulation can be run any many types of
> > >>> workstations. The CocoPi3 projects provides a standard platform for
> > >> running
> > >>> the emulators -- using the exact same equipment, software., etc..
> From
> > a
> > >>> community support perspective, it has it's pluses.
> > >>>
> > >>> Thanks!
> > >>>
> > >>> -Ron
> > >>>
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