TF1260 New Firmware Alpha Released!

[voscoboss]

Doesn't seem like those pins are shorted. Visual inspection shows no issues. Testing with multimeter shows they're not connected to ground, while they are connected to each other.

[chucky]

ReAmiga 1.5 is among the most tested boards on the TF1260 :) so that sounds weird.

[AndreaM]

Well this is a nice xmas prezzie, thank you TF and testers.

[arkadiusz.makarenko]

I was testing on ReAmiga 1.2 with EPROMS using 3.2 kickstarts. It is very stable on most speeds (except stated in README) with Rev 6 060.

[voscoboss]

ReAmiga 1.5 is among the most tested boards on the TF1260 :) so that sounds weird.

Maybe I messed something up building the reAmiga? Works fine with original and beta firmware on TF1260 and other turbocards as well...

[terriblefire]

Maybe I messed something up building the reAmiga? Works fine with original and beta firmware on TF1260 and other turbocards as well...

Did you try the fw i sent in PM? it has different startup timings.

[voscoboss]

Maybe I messed something up building the reAmiga? Works fine with original and beta firmware on TF1260 and other turbocards as well...

Did you try the fw i sent in PM? it has different startup timings.

I did, same behaviour unfortunately. (couldn't PM back)

[terriblefire]

ok thanks.

[GadgetUK164]

Power is very important with this FW change (from what I can see here with my 2B).

I am using one of the 4.5A (on the 5v) PSUs which was recapped and it outputs between 5.05 and 5.08v under load. With previous firmware I had no issues with boot reliability. When testing I had some issues where it just stopped booting (from cold) at one point and I checked everything to no avail. Eventually all I did was reconnect the power plug, and it instantly booted. I've used it for hours this morning (and last few days solid) without issue. Came to use it 20 mins ago - not booting at all, no coloured bands, just a black screen with no drive activity. Cleaned PCB edge, reseated it - just the same. Unplugged and plugged back in the PSU connector, no difference. Did the same whilst PSU was turned on and it instantly sprang to life.

The PSU needs to be beefy if you are going over 50Mhz, and the power connector can get tarnished with current (from what I am seeing here). So anyone what is struggling to get one of these cards to boot with latest FW, clean your plug and socket with deoxit or contact cleaner.

I might need to swap out the power socket or PSU at some point soon!

[terriblefire]

For the love of all your fav diety... READ THE DAMN README BEFORE BUGGING PEOPLE THAT STUFF DOESNT WORK!!!!

SERIOUSLY THIS IS GOING TO HAPPEN.....