[Coco] RGB2VGA Converter Build Update, Issues Found, Wordpak2+ Build Resumes

[Kip Koon]

Hi K,
I appreciate you looking around too.  Thanks a bunch.

Kip Koon
computerdoc at sc.rr.com
http://www.cocopedia.com/wiki/index.php/Kip_Koon



> -----Original Message-----
> From: Coco [mailto:coco-bounces at maltedmedia.com] On Behalf Of K. Pruitt
> Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2015 12:11 AM
> To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts
> Subject: Re: [Coco] RGB2VGA Converter Build Update, Issues Found, Wordpak2+ Build Resumes
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Kip Koon" <computerdoc at sc.rr.com>
> To: "'Coco Email List'" <coco at maltedmedia.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2015 9:58 PM
> Subject: [Coco] RGB2VGA Converter Build Update, Issues Found,Wordpak2+ Build
> Resumes
> 
> 
> > Hi RGB2VGA Lovers,
> >
> > I have finished building the RGB2VGA Converter PCBs today as they were
> > originally designed.  What does this mean you ask?  No 3rd Bit Blue Color
> > Component Modifications have been installed yet.  I thought I'd take this
> > opportunity to ask all of you who have a confirmed order who would like me
> > to test their RGB2VGA Converter PCB out before I ship it to them.  If so,
> > I
> > need you to either send me the funds to order the Altera DE-0 Nano
> > including
> > shipping from Terasic.com so I can order it for you or have the supplier
> > drop ship it to me so I can program the on-board FPGA  for you, mate the
> > two
> > PCBs together and test the unit in actual operation.  If I remember
> > correctly, I know at least one person wants a plug 'n' play style setup -
> > no
> > mess, no fuss.  That is fine, I just need to know.  Unless anyone has a
> > better source, I recommend using Terasic.com to order the Altera DE-0 Nano
> > FPGA Development Platform.  I'll need a power supply for each Altera DE-0
> > Nano ordered.
> >
> 
> <snip>
> 
> 
> Kip,
> 
> A couple of weeks ago I think it was, I posted a message about Terasic and
> the DE0-Nano being on backorder until mid-April.  The official date is April
> 17, 2015.  We're pretty close to that date now.  Hoorah.
> 
> Here's the direct link to the DE0-Nano page:
> 
> http://www.terasic.com.tw/cgi-bin/page/archive.pl?Language=English&CategoryNo=139&No=593
> 
> 
> With shipping it is kind of pricey, but I've looked all over and I agree
> with you that Terasic does have the best overall deal.
> 
> 
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