Re: TinyLlama (Vortex86EX SBC)

Posted on 2023-07-26, 18:12

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by ahmadexp

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Hello @Eivind, I was wondering if I can get the source for the top short case because I want to build in the 128x64 OLED and I need to remove the lines to make the front of the display clear. Would it be possible if you can share it with me or github? Thank you

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Re: TinyLlama (Vortex86EX SBC)

Posted on 2023-07-26, 13:41

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by ahmadexp

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Just wondering, if there a curated ISO with DOS and games and utilities etc... that can be downloaded and runs on the TL2? Sorry if this is an irrelevant questions. I don't know about such a thing, but you can easily install DOS from the TL2 itself, and after that you can simply copy over your DOS …

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Re: TinyLlama (Vortex86EX SBC)

Posted on 2023-07-26, 04:46

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by ahmadexp

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Just wondering, if there a curated ISO with DOS and games and utilities etc... that can be downloaded and runs on the TL2? Sorry if this is an irrelevant questions.

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Re: ITX-Llama (Vortex86EX ITX motherboard)

Posted on 2023-07-21, 19:21

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by ahmadexp

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Amazing. Well done.

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Re: ITX-Llama (Vortex86EX ITX motherboard)

Posted on 2023-07-09, 01:31

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by ahmadexp

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We need to start looking into building an I/O shield for the ITX-Llama. Maybe we can use these shields available on amazon and get them cut to fit the I/O arrangement of the ITX-Llama. Yeah, that might be an option, sure. I don't have a laser cutter myself, and I'm very hesitant being dependent on …

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Re: ITX-Llama (Vortex86EX ITX motherboard)

Posted on 2023-07-08, 23:59

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by ahmadexp

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We need to start looking into building an I/O shield for the ITX-Llama. Maybe we can use these shields available on amazon and get them cut to fit the I/O arrangement of the ITX-Llama. Yeah, that might be an option, sure. I don't have a laser cutter myself, and I'm very hesitant being dependent on …

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Re: ITX-Llama (Vortex86EX ITX motherboard)

Posted on 2023-07-08, 13:45

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by ahmadexp

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@Eivind, We need to start looking into building an I/O shield for the ITX-Llama. Maybe we can use these shields available on amazon and get them cut to fit the I/O arrangement of the ITX-Llama.

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Re: Tiny Vortex86-based DOS gaming PC - weeCee

Posted on 2023-07-08, 13:33

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by ahmadexp

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I didn't know there was a 304 pin module of the DX2, I do see there is one for the DX3 though and thats definitely PCIe and would likely also not work. I've commissioned Nachtrave to assemble a board based on the SOM304RD-PI module, this has PCI instead of integrated VGA. Should be nice to see 3D …

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Re: Tiny Vortex86-based DOS gaming PC - weeCee

Posted on 2023-07-08, 12:53

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by ahmadexp

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I didn't know there was a 304 pin module of the DX2, I do see there is one for the DX3 though and thats definitely PCIe and would likely also not work. I've commissioned Nachtrave to assemble a board based on the SOM304RD-PI module, this has PCI instead of integrated VGA. Should be nice to see 3D …

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Re: Tiny Vortex86-based DOS gaming PC - weeCee

Posted on 2023-07-08, 04:59

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by ahmadexp

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I got my hands on a Vortex86DX2 SOM and I tried it on the WeeCee. Lights come on, including the ethernet night and a red led on the SOM but nothing on the VGA. I was unable to find any datasheet for the VDX2 SOM so I am not sure if it is pin compatible. I was wondering if someone has tried this …

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Re: PCI sound cards and Chipsets from various manufacturers...

Posted on 2023-07-07, 00:41

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by ahmadexp

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There is nothing on the back (RAM). I am going to plug it to a ICOP 5.7" Panel PC With Vortex86DX, which got a mini PCI slot for the Wifi and see if it shows up in Windows.

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Re: PCI sound cards and Chipsets from various manufacturers...

Posted on 2023-07-06, 18:54

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by ahmadexp

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Here is the rarest sound card from creative with the mini PCI form factor. I found it on the Firebird 803 machine.

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Re: ITX-Llama (Vortex86EX ITX motherboard)

Posted on 2023-07-06, 18:50

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Just wondering if it is possible to have the USB-C option as well. Let's say you need the 12 volt, so you can use the smart chip to negotiate the 12 volt and use a bunch of VRs to provide the 5v and 3.3 (not sure which voltages are necessary). I think I'm going to turn this one down. It'll add …

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Re: ITX-Llama (Vortex86EX ITX motherboard)

Posted on 2023-07-06, 02:19

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by ahmadexp

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Any other suggestions for improvements? Is there a way to connect it to an external midi device over a gameport/db15? Or a joystick? :) Is the atx power 24 pin? That would be easier to use these days. Yes, yes and yes. ;) Just wondering if it is possible to have the USB-C option as well. Let's say …

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Re: ITX-Llama (Vortex86EX ITX motherboard)

Posted on 2023-07-03, 19:41

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by ahmadexp

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Can we add the ESP Wifi Modem module here too for Dial-up experience? Yes, I supposed we could - there should be room under the wavetable board. I hadn't had much feedback about the modem, so I assumed there wasn't that much interest... :) I'll add it as an option, could be used instead of the …

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Re: ITX-Llama (Vortex86EX ITX motherboard)

Posted on 2023-07-02, 16:51

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by ahmadexp

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Can we add the ESP Wifi Modem module here too for Dial-up experience?

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Re: TinyLlama (Vortex86EX SBC)

Posted on 2023-07-02, 16:49

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by ahmadexp

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I had no idea about the ITX-Llama project. To me the ITX-Llama is everything I am looking for. You are absolutely right and on point with all your explanation about the TL2. The thing is, TL2 is so beautiful and elegant that makes me want to develop more on it, without I forget about all the logical …

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Re: Open Source PC104 Soundcard

Posted on 2023-07-02, 04:47

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Hello Rastri, I was wondering, maybe adding the MT32-Pi based on RPi zero to the card would be helpful (40 pin, like the one on the Tinyllama 2 with the DAC board). Thank you for your awesome project

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Re: TinyLlama (Vortex86EX SBC)

Posted on 2023-07-02, 04:43

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by ahmadexp

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Just a thought provoking idea to Eivind, Rastri and everyone. What would you consider to add/change if you decide to build the Tinyllama III? For instance, can we consider the VortexEX2, getting the SM750 with HDMI? Just wondering. PS: I love the Tinyllama II a lot that I hand soldered two of them. …

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Re: TinyLlama (Vortex86EX SBC)

Posted on 2023-06-22, 11:07

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by ahmadexp

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Just tested the dual VGA output sm750 and unfortunately it does not work on TL2

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