A new version of the firmware for the interface 1541 Ultimate is released. This version runs on both version of the Ultimate 1541 cartridge.
Version 2.4 includes the fixes that TLR made to the firmware, and adds the following features:
- CRT load (just by selecting the file, not on boot time)
- EasyFlash support (reading only, writing is not needed IMHO)
- Flashing and running custom FPGAs (Ultimate-II only), especially for those who want to do FPGA development without JTAG cable. FPGA bitfile will be flashed into the spare area of the Flash memory device, and the FPGA is booted from there. So there is no risk of bricking your device. (Flashing needs to be done for every boot still, optimizations will follow.)
For the rest, a lot of work has been done ‘under the hood’; especially in preparation of a native command interface to control the Ultimate from I/O space. But since this is not yet ready, it’s not included (=not enabled) in the 2.4 firmware.
Download:
source: 1541ultimate.net
The cartridge EasyFlash III by Skoe is available on Retro-Donald shop. Like the previous version the VHDL code is open source.
This version introduces several new features, like:
- Kernal emulation (no need hardware changes).
- If you choose to use the Kernal emulation the RAM will be available.
- You can choose 8 Kernal’s.
- You can choose 7 EasyFlash’s.
- USB connector for firmware updates.
- Emulation of FinalCartridge III, ActionReplay…
source: retro-donald.de skoe.de
Some new cracked and trained games from your favorites groups TRIAD and Dinasours.
Download:
source: noname.c64.org/csdb
Autopsy:
After 8 long months of waiting i finally received the Ultimate 1Mb module by Candle’o'Sin.
The Ultimate 1Mb module is a expansion for Atari XE/XL.
This module allows a easy installation regardless of machine type one chooses and is not intrusive to original hardware. The Ultimate 1Mb was designed to fit in any XL/XE computer, including 1200XL and XEGS – there are no versions as such, the only diffrence might be with lenght of ribbon cables it connects to motherboard
Features:
- To be as much solderless as possible (only RW, PHI2, HALT and RESET lines need soldering)
- Fully flashable SpartaDOS-X with up to 320kbytes for its purposes
- RTC module for SDX with battery backup and NVRAM
- Fully flashable 4 OS ROM slots
- Hardware WRITE PROTECT for whole Flash array
- Configurable memory expansion with 4 modes of operation (disabled, 320k RAMBO, 578k COMPY SHOP, 1088k RAMBO)
- Customizable BASIC and MISSLE COMMAND slots (also flashable)
- System select/Memory exp mode select from integrated BIOS
source: spiflash.org atariage.com
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