Falcon Update 12-27-2024
We are getting close to finishing the new schematics and will be starting the PCB layout.
We intend to do it in 3 stages. We are going to produce a limited number of prototype PCB’s, many have already asked how they may obtain one.
Developers will have first opportunity on obtaining a developer PCB.
It currently looks like this will be a 6-8 Layer PCB, we will not focus on size in the first revision, since there will be many added diagnostics built on the first revision.
After we have a working model, we will remove unnecessary hardware thus allowing for size reduction, the hope is that the final design will be compact, but have all features included.
Hardware mapping to conform to TT030/Mega Ste /CT63
ISA BUS MAPPING WILL INITIALLY USE A TT OR MEGA STE VME MAPPING TO ALLOW USE OF CURRENT NOVA OR IDEK TYPE DRIVERS
WILL LATER HAVE A UNIQUE ADDRESS TO TOTALLY FREE UP VME BUS.
INITIAL VME SUPPORT AS IN TT AND MEGA ST THAT SUPPORTS SLAVE ONLY. INTENTION TO ALLOW ALT BUS MASTERS IN LATER REVISIONS
Prototype Revision 1
Proof of concept, Verify correction on all mistakes from Atari Rev. L schematics
Support for Motorola 68030 up to 48MHz with system programmable clocks.
TT030 compatible SDRAM up to 512MB
Dual Floppy support
Aux Cartridge support
Keep all standard Atari Ports as long as the supply of Custom IC’s are available
VME 24:16 / 16:16 and LIMITED ISA buss on all Mother Boards
GAL Logic
ATARI GALS AND ADDED CPLD SUPPORT TO ALLOW ATARI GALS TO BE REMOVED ONE BY ONE
Second revision
USB / Mouse/ Keyboard interface
GAL Logic expansion to be replaced with CPLD REV 2 developer board.
LIMITED ISA buss to allow for second video card installed directly on PCB
Third revision (Final prototype)
VME 24:16 / 16:16
VME 32:32
Addition of functional 68060 with added logic and CPLD, FPGA
All ATARI GALS removed and replaced with CPLD logic
Standard USB interface / Mouse/ Keyboard
Release (Final Product)
PCB size reduction and Custom aluminum enclosure
When this project is Final, we will release schematics for service personal to work on and modify its design.