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====== MIDIbox TIA ====== ===== What is it? ===== The [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Television_Interface_Adaptor#cite_note-0|Television Interface Adaptor (TIA)]] is the custom chip that is the heart of the [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atari_2600|Atari 2600]] game console, generating the screen display, sound effects, and reading input controller.\\ {{:atari_2600_03.jpg?500|}}\\ * **Stella** = Name (by its maker) of Atari hardware design engineer Joe Decuir's bicycle\\ * **TIA** = **T**elevision **I**nterface **A**dapter ===== Where do i find this chip? ===== You can easily find an old and used console on the web. [[http://www.ebay.com/ctg/Atari-2600-Woodgrain-Console-NTSC-/110632399|Atari 2600 on eBay]]\\ [[http://atariage.com/2600/archives/consoles.html|Atari 2600 Models and Clones]]\\ On the motherboard:\\ {{:tia_on_motherboard.jpg?800|Where?}}\\ Have a look at [[http://2600connection.atari.org/faq/vcs_tia/vcs_tia.html|2600 Connection site]] to find it.\\ TIA = "Stella" = MM9031N = UM6525N = CO10444 = CO10444D (NTSC, U.S.A. & SECAM, France)\\ TIA = "Stella" = UM6526P1 = CO11903 (PAL, Europe + Australia + most of the rest of the world)\\ \\ ===== Why? and "What would be the point?" ===== I'm probably a bit nostalgic for a time I played the game console in the living room of my parent. Need electronic sounds that have traumatized my childhood.\\ Midibox is the best way to integrate these original sounds in electronic music environment. The point is it's fun, i can do it, it sounds great, it has a unique sound. Don't think it could only be useful for making chip-tunes/8-bit music, that's a limited horizon.:-D \\ I love the sounds of sound chips and game controllers from the 70/80/90's but I don't make (or particularly like) video game music.\\ I make techno (minimal) and find the sounds from this source are perfect for that... \\ \\ ====== MIDIbox TIA Module ====== ===== Introduction ===== The TIA is an MOS integrated circuit designed to interface between an eight (8) bit microprocessor and a television video modulator and to convert eight (8) bit parallel data into serial outputs for the color, luminosity, and composite sync required by a video modulator. This circuit operates on a line by line basis, always outputting the same information every television line unless new data is written into it by the microprocessor.\\ When I started this project, there were two main structures of a MIDIbox, SEQ or SYNTH oriented.\\ My conclusion was that the skeleton and features of [[http://ucapps.de/midibox_sid_v1.html|MB-SID version 1]] were best suited to the TIA and its own possibilities.\\ ===== Atari 2600 References ===== [[http://www.atariage.com/2600/archives/schematics/index.html|Atari 2600 hardware schematics PAL/NTSC]]\\ [[http://atarihq.com/danb/tia.shtml|TIA technical information]]\\ [[http://www.atariage.com/2600/archives/schematics_tia/index.html|TIA schematics]]\\ <wrap info>Firmware version 1 is devoid of Control Surface.</wrap>\\ //"Full CS looks great, like on SID, but is also more expensive to build I think your solution with a controller patch works great, it's easy and intuitive to have it all there on the screen"//[[http://midibox.org/forums/user/7274-eptheca/|Eptheca]]\\ ... Yes it's my choice :-O, I've preferred to develop a [[http://cycling74.com/products/max/|MaxMsp]]<sup>[[http://cycling74.com/products/max/|Cycling'74]]</sup> patch to manage and control it, as one of my first desire was to get the beast in a game cartridge enclosure.\\ I decided to case it in a cartridge, because it makes this project a tiny one, easy to build and cheap. In short, an accessible start-up project, which need reasonable time to realize, share and present correctly.\\ So I focused all my attention to the Software Engine adaptation and the implementation of Sysex and CC#.\\ Moreover, this [[http://cycling74.com/products/max/|MaxMsp]] Patch has been declined in [[http://maxforlive.com/|Midi Device for Live]] with [[https://www.ableton.com/en/live/max-for-live/|Max4Live]]<sup>[[https://www.ableton.com|ableton]]</sup> , and now I access for complete automation of the box.\\ Max and Live do not lack of alternatives in terms of CS. Both Standalone and Device manager are iPad ready. Like the SID Module, TIA is connected with a serial link to port J10 of the Core module via shiftregisters.\\ Module use 5v core power supply.\\ Firmware is only made for 18f4685. We need enough space in flash for the sampler option. \\ Like the Pokey, TIA is clocked to 3.58MHz(NTSC) or 3.54MHz(PAL). You can use an oscillator but my choice was to recycle the console parts, like Xtal and the couple of transistors which are on the atari motherboard.\\ ===== TIA and Shiftregisters ===== <WRAP half column> {{:tia_pinio.gif?300|TIA Pin Out }} </WRAP> <WRAP half column>\\ As seen in "How>Registers Address", we don't need to use all adress and data pins.\\ Pins A5, D5, D6, D7, CS0#, CS2#, CS3# must be grounded.\\ Pins A4, CS1 must be connected to 5V.\\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ We use only Address lines A0-A3, Data lines D0-D4 and WR# line.\\ <wrap important>Divided by 3 Clock output 00 must be connected to input 02.</wrap>\\ </WRAP> <WRAP clear></WRAP> ===== Schematic ===== In TK Style:\\ {{:mbhp_tia_v1.jpg}} <wrap download> {{:mbhp_tia_v1.pdf|mbhp_tia_v1.pdf}} </wrap> ===== Parts List ===== ^Part ^Value ^Type ^ Qty ^ Mouser Ref ^ |IC1 |TIA |UM6826P1/C010444D |1 |/ | |IC2-IC3 |74HC595N|74HC595N |2 |595-SN74HC595N | |T1,T2 |2N3906 |transistor-pnp |2 |750-2N3906-G | |Q1 |3.58Mhz |XTAL |1 |520-HCU357-17DNX| |R1 |91 |resistor |1 |291-91-RC | |R2 |1K |resistor |1 |291-1K-RC | |R3-R6 |220 |resistor |2 |291-220-RC | |R4 |240 |resistor |1 |291-240-RC | |R5 |2k2 |resistor |1 |291-2.2K-RC | |R7-R8 |1K8 |resistor |2 |291-1.8K-RC | |C1 |10nF |Capacitor Ceram |1 | | |C2-C3 |10µF |Capacitor Pol |2 |647-USV1V100MFD | |C4-C5 |100nF |Capacitor Ceram |2 |80-C412C104K5R | |J1 |CORE CON|JP3Q |1 | | |J2 |AUD-CON |JP2E |1 | | |J3 |AUD-CONF|JP3Q |1 | | ===== PCB files ===== {{ :atari_breadboard_vrac.jpg?400|}}I made a lot of breadboards and stripboards before first cartridge prototype.\\ It's really easy but i prepared an Eagle Project for people who want design . <wrap tip>Maybe it will be usefull to replace the clock section by an [[electronics_basics#d-basic_oscillator|Oscillator]].</wrap> * {{:atari_chipsets.lbr.zip|Atari TIA Eagle Library}} * {{:mbhp_tia_v1.zip|mbhp_tia_v1 Eagle Project}} //<wrap info>*.sch is ready, *.brd is consistent but in airwires state... If somebody have done(or wanna do) this work, i will be happy to publish it and complete this section.</wrap>// . ====== TIA Setup ====== ==== Necessary Hardware: ==== * MIDIbox [[core_module|CORE]] PIC 8bit.<wrap important>Remember, Only for 18F4685.</wrap> * MIDIbox TIA Module or equivalent. ==== Hardware Options ==== * Up to 8 [[bankstick|BankSticks]]. 32K and 64K could be mixed (4 Banks per BS with 64 or 128 presets per Bank).\\ Bank Name store and retrieve. * LED Meter 2*4(cartridge version). ==== Connection to Core ==== ^TIA Module pin ^Core pin ^Pic pin nr ^ |J1:Vs |ground |-| |J1:SO |J10:SO |24| |J1:RC |J10:RC |23| |J1:MU |J10:MU |29| |J1:MD |J10:MD |28| |J1:Vc |+5v |-| ==== Features ==== Due to the TIA capabilities, the MIDIbox software provides almost the entire features of the synth engine. And it do it fine :-D. * Modulation Wheel. * After-Touch. * Volume for each Voice. * Waveform select for each Voice. * Transpose for each Voice. * Pitch Range & Pitch Bend for each Voice. * Delay for each Voice. * Portamento for each Voice. * Independents Constant Time Slide enable for portamento. * Arpeggiator for each Voice * Independents MIDI Sync Enable for LFOs/ENVs/ARPs. * Master Volume. * 2 independents Velocities (with CC# or/and Amplitude assign). * 2 full independents and dedicated Envelopes with Modulation Type, MIDI Sync and curve assign.\\ One by Voice (No internal envelope in a TIA). Assignable to Amplitude or pitch. * 4 full independents LFOs with MIDI Sync. * 2 full independents ENVs with MIDI Sync. * 6*4 Matrix, LFOs/ENVs to amplitude or pitch. * Keyboard Extended Option with note offset and note length values. * GSA. * MIDI Send Clock. ==== Synchronization ==== The 3.58 MHz oscillator also clocks a divide by three counter on this chip whose output (1.19 Mhz) is buffered to drive an output pad called 00. This pad provides the input phase zero clock to the microprocessor which then produces the system 02 clock (1.19 Mhz). ==== Data and addressing ==== Registers on this chip are addressed by the microprocessor as part of its overall RAM-ROM memory space. The attached table of read-write addresses summarizes the addressable functions. There are no registers that are both read and write. Some addresses however are both read and write, with write data going into one register and read data returning from a different register.\\ If the read-write line is low, the data bits indicated in this table will be written into the addressed write location when the 02 clock goes from high to low. Some registers are eight bits wide, some only one bit, and some (strobes) have no bits, performing only control functions (such as resets) when their address is written. If the read-write line is high, the addressed location can be read by the microprocessor on data lines 6 and 7 while the 02 clock is high.\\ Two (2) independent audio generating circuits are included, each with programmable frequency, noise content, and volume control registers.\\ <wrap info>Voice 1 is Aud0 and Voice 2 is Aud1 in the {{:stella_tia.pdf|Stella programmer's guide}}.</wrap>\\ ==== Audio Circuit ==== === Synthesis: === There are two audio circuits for generating sound. They are identical but completely independent and can be operated simultaneously to produce sound effects through the TV speaker. Each audio circuit has three registers that control a noise-tone generator (what kind of sound), a frequency selection (high or low pitch of the sound), and a volume control.\\ Each audio circuit consists of parts described below:\\ {{:tia_audio_circuit.gif?600|Synthesis Schematic}} === Audio Output: === A few references of TIA have a separated output for each voice (pin 12 & 13).\\ In General, the two voices are added to the same output (pin 13), pin 12 became a special pin, is used for video carrier frequency modulation.\\ I think it's the oldest consoles(Six Buttons Model) which has separated outputs.\\ <WRAP column 50%> __Separated outputs TIA models__: * C010444D-19 </WRAP> <WRAP column 40%> __One Output TIA models:__\\ * UM6526P1 * AMI C011903 </WRAP> <WRAP clear></WRAP> FIXME<wrap hi>[[bdupeyron.tech@gmail.com|Tell me yours]]</wrap> ==== Registers Address ==== <WRAP half column> {{:tia-stella_registers.png?400|Registers Address}}\\ </WRAP> <WRAP half column>\\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ \\ Those two audio generators use 6 registers: * **AUDCx** (4bit), Waveform control(x2) * **AUDFx** (5bit), Pitch control(x2) * **AUDVx** (4bit), Volume control(x2) </WRAP> <WRAP clear></WRAP> <WRAP half column> **AUDx** registers adresses start @ **0x15** (21)\\ 0x15= 0<wrap em>1</wrap><wrap hi><wrap lo>0101</wrap></wrap>\\ 0x16= 0<wrap em>1</wrap><wrap hi><wrap lo>0110</wrap></wrap>\\ 0x17= 0<wrap em>1</wrap><wrap hi><wrap lo>0111</wrap></wrap>\\ 0x18= 0<wrap em>1</wrap><wrap hi><wrap lo>1000</wrap></wrap>\\ 0x19= 0<wrap em>1</wrap><wrap hi><wrap lo>1001</wrap></wrap>\\ 0x1a= 0<wrap em>1</wrap><wrap hi><wrap lo>1010</wrap></wrap>\\ </WRAP> <WRAP half column>\\ \\ So we need 4 bit of address only. And 5 bit max for data (AUDFx).\\ <wrap info> Data bit 7,6,5 and Adress bit 5 are cleared. Adress bit 4 is set. </wrap> \\ </WRAP> <WRAP clear></WRAP> \\ ==== Waveform & Noise Control: ==== The noise-tone generator is controlled by writing to the 4 bit audio control registers (AUDC0, AUDC1). The values written cause different kinds of sounds to be generated. Some are pure tones like a flute, others have various "noise" content like a rocket motor or explosion.\\ This circuit contains a nine bit shift counter which may be controlled by the output code from a four bit audio control register(AUDC), and is clocked by the frequency select circuit. The control register can be loaded by the microprocessor at any time, and selects different shift counter feedback taps and count lengths to produce a variety of noise and tone qualities.\\ Even though the TIA hardware manual lists the sounds created by each value, some experimentation will be necessary to find "your sound".\\ <WRAP column 50%> {{:tia-stella_audcx.png?1000|AudCx registers value}}\\ </WRAP> <WRAP column 40%>\\ \\ \\ \\ \\ These are 16 in number (4 bits). But some are the same or are silent. So only <wrap info>10 waveforms are available.</wrap> </WRAP>\\ <WRAP clear></WRAP> \\ ==== Pitch Control: ==== Frequency selection is controlled by writing to a 5 bit audio frequency register (AUDF0, AUDF1).\\ The value written is used to divide a 30KHz reference frequency creating higher or lower pitch of whatever type of sound is created by the noise-tone generator.\\ Clock pulses (at approximately 30 KHz) from the horizontal sync counter pass through a divide by N circuit which is controlled by the output code from a five bit frequency register (AUDF). This register can be loaded (written) by the microprocessor at any time, and causes the 30 KHz clocks to be divided by 1 (code 00000) through 32 (code 11111). This produces pulses that are digitally adjustable from approximately 30 KHz to 1 KHz and are used to clock the noise-tone generator.\\ By combining the pure tones available from the noise-tone generator with frequency selection a wide range of tones can be generated.\\ <wrap info>On PAL/SECAM Atari models, sounds will drop a little in pitch (frequency) because of a slower crystal clock. </wrap> <WRAP column 50%> {{:tia-stella_audfx.png?1000|AudFx registers value}}\\ </WRAP> <WRAP column 40%>\\ \\ \\ \\ \\ 5 bits :-? so <wrap info>This registers are limited to 32 values</wrap>\\ <wrap important>Value needs to be reversed!</wrap> </WRAP> <WRAP clear></WRAP> \\ ==== Volume Control: ==== Volume is controlled by writing to a 4 bit audio volume register (AUDV0, AUDV1).\\ The shift counter output is used to drive the audio output pad through four driver transistors that are graduated in size. Each transistor is twice as large as the previous one and is enable by one bit from the audio volume register (AUDV). This audio volume register may be loaded by the microprocessor at any time. As binary codes 0 through 15 are loaded, the pad drive transistors are enabled in a binary sequence. The shift counter output therefore can pull down on the audio output pad with 16 selectable impedance levels.\\ Writing 0 to these registers turns sound off completely, and writing any value up to 15 increases the volume accordingly.\\ <WRAP column 50%> {{:tia-stella_audvx.png?1000|AudVx registers value}}\\ </WRAP> <WRAP column 40%>\\ \\ \\ \\ \\ 16 levels (4 bits). </WRAP>\\ <WRAP clear></WRAP> \\ <wrap info>Precompiled setups in the FW: <WRAP left square 65%> o setup_tia_base.hex (TIA Base setup for Module) o setup_tia_cartridge.hex (TIA setup for Cartridge version) </WRAP></wrap> <WRAP clear></WRAP> \\ ===== Details (What have been done?) ===== ==== Amplitude Specifics ==== Unlike the SID, TIA does not have internal gate and envelope.\\ So I wrote a specific section for **TIA Amplitude** (volume) in tia_sw.inc.\\ TIA_SW_Amp function handles **AUDVx** registers, calculates Amplitude from Parameters: * Master Volume. * Voice Volume. * GSA * Velocity. * Dedicated Envelope (to Amp). * Modulation Matrix (to Amp). Copy_Amp, Engine Value to TIA register (done after all other amplitude process) : <WRAP column 30%> * <wrap lo>0 ≤ **AUDVx** ≤ 31<sup>(4bit)</sup></wrap> \\ * <wrap lo>0 ≤ <wrap notice>**AMP**</wrap> ≤ 0x7f<sup>(7bit)</sup></wrap>\\ </WRAP> <WRAP column 60%> <WRAP left round box 25%> **AUDVx** = <wrap notice>**AMP**</wrap> >> 3 </WRAP> </WRAP>\\ <WRAP clear></WRAP> === Amplitude:Volumes === Master Volume<wrap lo>(CC#7)</wrap> allow to increase or decrease general volume and keep the relative mixing between the two Voices <wrap lo>(CC#9-10)</wrap>.\\ With V12 Volume <wrap lo>(CC#8)</wrap>, single Volumes<wrap lo>(CC#9-10)</wrap> will be linked and equals.\\ <WRAP column 30%> * <wrap lo>0 ≤ Vx_VOLUME ≤ 0x7f<sup>(7bit)</sup></wrap> \\ * <wrap lo>0 ≤ MASTER_VOLUME ≤ 0x7f<sup>(7bit)</sup></wrap>\\ </WRAP> <WRAP column 60%> <WRAP left round box 65%> <wrap notice>**AMP**</wrap> = Vx_VOLUME * MASTER_VOLUME / 127 </WRAP> </WRAP>\\ <WRAP clear></WRAP> <code> CC # | Hex | Description | Range | Reset =====+=====+==============================================+=============+====== 7 | 07h | Master Volume (00h-7Fh) | 0-127: val | 127 -----+-----+----------------------------------------------+-------------+------ 8 | 08h | Voice 1/2 Volume | 1-127: val | 127 9 | 09h | Voice 1 Volume | see above | 127 10 | 0Ah | Voice 2 Volume | see above | 127 -----+-----+----------------------------------------------+-------------+------ </code> \\ === Amplitude:Vx Gate === <WRAP column 45%> I recreated the Gate and its GSA <wrap lo>(CC#19-21)</wrap> feature by software.\\ </WRAP> <WRAP column> {{:antichambre:tia_chronograms_amp_010.gif?348|AMP(AUDVx) with GSA On and positive Velocity Depth}} </WRAP> <WRAP clear></WRAP> Gate Stay active option maintain the Gate High and allow to dig in Amplitude(useful when depth velocity or envelope are negatives).\\ GSA in Voice Mode Controller: <code> CC # | Hex | Description | Range | Reset =====+=====+==============================================+=============+====== 19 | 13h | Voice 1/2 Mode | | 0 | | Bit 0: Gate Stay Active on/off | | 20 | 14h | Voice 1 Mode | see above | 0 21 | 15h | Voice 2 Mode | see above | 0 -----+-----+----------------------------------------------+-------------+------ </code> I add a fade out section to avoid 'clicks' on abrupt amplitude fall down.\\ Adjust it in setup_tia_*.asm <code> ;; Adjustable Gate fade out option: ;; to avoid click when envelope is off or envelope release is null. ;; Uses USER_Timer period N * 819 (us), default N=2 (1.638ms). #define DEFAULT_TIA_GATE_FADEOUT 2 </code> \\ === Amplitude:Vx Velocity === Velocity response for both voices Amplitude<wrap lo>(CC#19-21)</wrap>. With optional CC# Assign<wrap lo>(CC#43-45)</wrap>.\\ It will play Init value<wrap lo>(CC#4-6)</wrap> if Velocity input is less than it.\\ <WRAP column 25%> * <wrap lo>0 ≤ Vx_LAST_VEL ≤ 0x7f<sup>(7bit)</sup></wrap> \\ * <wrap lo>0 ≤ Vx_INIT_VEL ≤ 0x7f<sup>(7bit)</sup></wrap>\\ </WRAP> <WRAP column 65%> <WRAP left round box 80%> <wrap lo>If Vx_LAST_VEL ≤ Vx_INIT_VEL then</wrap> Vx_LAST_VEL = Vx_INIT_VEL </WRAP> </WRAP>\\ <WRAP clear></WRAP> A negative depth value<wrap lo>(CC#13-25)</wrap> will reverse the effect, harder you play, lower it sounds.\\ It will play Init value<wrap lo>(CC#4-6)</wrap> if Velocity input is less than it.\\ <WRAP column 25%> * <wrap lo>**GSA** Off</wrap> * <wrap lo>0 ≤ Vx_LAST_VEL ≤ 0x7f<sup>(7bit)</sup></wrap> \\ * <wrap lo>- 0x3f<sup>(6bit)</sup> ≤ Vx_DEPTH_VEL ≤ + 0x3f<sup>(6bit)</sup></wrap>\\ </WRAP> <WRAP column 65%> <WRAP left round box 90%> <wrap lo>If Vx_DEPTH_VEL > 0 then </wrap>\\ <wrap notice>**AMP**</wrap> = <wrap notice>**AMP**</wrap> * [ ( Vx_LAST_VEL / 127 ) * ( Vx_DEPTH_VEL / 63 ) ] </WRAP> <WRAP left round box 90%> <wrap lo>If Vx_DEPTH_VEL < 0 then </wrap>\\ <wrap notice>**AMP**</wrap> = <wrap notice>**AMP**</wrap> * [ 1 - [ ( Vx_LAST_VEL / 127 ) * ( |Vx_DEPTH_VEL| / 63 ) ] ] </WRAP> </WRAP>\\ <WRAP clear></WRAP> __Velocity to Amplitude Enabler in Vx Mode Controller:__ <code> CC # | Hex | Description | Range | Reset =====+=====+==============================================+=============+====== 19 | 13h | Voice 1/2 Mode | | 0 | | Bit 3: Velocity to Amplitude on/off | | 20 | 14h | Voice 1 Mode | see above | 0 21 | 15h | Voice 2 Mode | see above | 0 -----+-----+----------------------------------------------+-------------+------ </code> __Velocity Controllers :__ <code> CC # | Hex | Description | Range | Reset =====+=====+==============================================+=============+====== 4 | 04h | Voice 1/2 Velocity Init Value | 0-127: val | 0 5 | 05h | Voice 1 Velocity Init Value | | 0 6 | 06h | Voice 2 Velocity Init Value | | 0 -----+-----+----------------------------------------------+-------------+------ 13 | 0Dh | Voice 1/2 Velocity Depth | 0- 63: neg | 127 | | negative depth (0-63) inverts the effect | 64: off | | | | 64-127: pos | 14 | 0Eh | Voice 1 Velocity Depth | | 15 | 0Fh | Voice 2 Velocity Depth | | -----+-----+----------------------------------------------+-------------+------ 43 | 2Bh | Voice 1/2 Assign Velocity to Controller | 0: off | 0 | | | 1-127: Ctrl | 44 | 2Ch | Voice 1 Assign Velocity to Controller | see above | 0 45 | 2Dh | Voice 2 Assign Velocity to Controller | see above | 0 -----+-----+----------------------------------------------+-------------+------ </code> __Velocity and GSA behaviour :\__\ With **GSA enabled** <wrap lo>(CC#19-21)</wrap>, in accordance with Depth sign<wrap lo> (CC#8-10)</wrap>, velocity value will **increase/decrease Amplitude** value on noteOn and restore normal value on noteOff.\\ <WRAP column 29%> * <wrap lo>**GSA** On</wrap> * <wrap lo>0 ≤ Vx_LAST_VEL ≤ 0x7f<sup>(7bit)</sup></wrap> \\ * <wrap lo>- 0x3f<sup>(6bit)</sup> ≤ Vx_DEPTH_VEL ≤ + 0x3f<sup>(6bit)</sup></wrap>\\ </WRAP> <WRAP column 66%> <WRAP left round box 96%> <wrap lo>If Vx_DEPTH_VEL > 0 then </wrap>\\ <wrap notice>**AMP**</wrap> = <wrap notice>**AMP**</wrap> + ( 127 - <wrap notice>**AMP**</wrap> ) * [ ( Vx_LAST_VEL / 127 ) * ( Vx_DEPTH_VEL / 63 ) ] </WRAP> <WRAP left round box 90%> <wrap lo>If Vx_DEPTH_VEL < 0 then </wrap>\\ <wrap notice>**AMP**</wrap> = <wrap notice>**AMP**</wrap> - <wrap notice>**AMP**</wrap> * [ ( Vx_LAST_VEL / 127 ) * ( |Vx_DEPTH_VEL| / 63 ) ] </WRAP> </WRAP>\\ <WRAP clear></WRAP> e.g. Positive Velocity Depth. <WRAP column 40%> * <wrap lo>**GSA** On</wrap> * <wrap lo><wrap notice>**AMP**</wrap> = 64</wrap> * <wrap lo>Vx_DEPTH_VEL = **+ 32**</wrap> * <wrap lo>Vx_LAST_VEL= 127</wrap> <wrap lo><wrap notice>**AMP**</wrap> = 64 + ( 127 - 64) * [ ( 127 / 127 ) * ( 32 / 63 ) ] ≈ 96 </wrap> </WRAP> <WRAP column> {{:antichambre:tia_chronograms_amp_000.gif?348|AMP(AUDVx) with GSA On and positive Velocity Depth}} </WRAP> <WRAP clear></WRAP> e.g. Negative Velocity Depth. <WRAP column 40%> * <wrap lo>**GSA** On</wrap> * <wrap lo><wrap notice>**AMP**</wrap> = 96</wrap> * <wrap lo>Vx_DEPTH_VEL = **- 63**</wrap> * <wrap lo>Vx_LAST_VEL= 82</wrap> <wrap lo><wrap notice>**AMP**</wrap> = 96 - 96 * [ ( 82 / 127 ) * ( 63 / 63 ) ] ≈ 34 </wrap> </WRAP> <WRAP column > {{:antichambre:tia_chronograms_amp_001.gif?348|AMP(AUDVx) with GSA On and positive Velocity Depth}} </WRAP> <WRAP clear></WRAP>\\ \\ === Amplitude:Vx Envelope === TIA needs Envelopes to be a real synth and have its behaviour...\\ I chose to decrease LFOs number by 2 and add one dedicated envelope per voice.\\ Ok now, we've got 4LFOs and 4 ENVs...\\ \\ For each 2 dedicated Envelopes (VxENV) : * Envelope to Amplitude Enabler<wrap lo>(CC#19-21)</wrap>. * Depth parameter<wrap lo> (CC#49-51)</wrap>. * Curve Bender parameter<wrap lo> (CC#52-54)</wrap>. * Classic parameters Attack<wrap lo> (CC#55-57)</wrap>, Decay<wrap lo> (CC#58-60)</wrap>, Sustain<wrap lo> (CC#61-63)</wrap>, Release<wrap lo> (CC#64-66)</wrap>. * Matrix Mixer Mode Option<wrap lo> (CC#46-48)</wrap>.<wrap info>Lend a focus</wrap> * Curve Bender assign to Attack/Decay/Release<wrap lo> (CC#46-48)</wrap>. * Midi Sync Enabler<wrap lo> (CC#46-48)</wrap>. <wrap info> If enabled<wrap lo>(CC#19-21)</wrap> and Depth<wrap lo>(CC#49-51)</wrap> is not null then the Gate reset will be delayed by the envelope release. </wrap> <WRAP column 40%> * <wrap lo>0 ≤ <wrap safety>**VxENV**</wrap> ≤ 0x3f00<sup>(15bit)</sup></wrap> \\ <WRAP left round box 80%> = <wrap notice>**AMP**</wrap> ***** <wrap safety>**VxENV<sub>HI</sub>**</wrap> / 127 </WRAP> </WRAP> <WRAP column > {{:antichambre:tia_chronograms_amp_009.gif?348|AMP(AUDVx) positive Envelope Depth}} </WRAP> <WRAP clear></WRAP> __Envelope to Amplitude Enabler in Vx Mode Controller:__ <code> CC # | Hex | Description | Range | Reset =====+=====+==============================================+=============+====== 19 | 13h | Voice 1/2 Mode | | 0 | | Bit 4: Enveloppe to Amplitude on/off | | 20 | 14h | Voice 1 Mode | see above | 0 21 | 15h | Voice 2 Mode | see above | 0 -----+-----+----------------------------------------------+-------------+------ </code> __Envelope Depth :__\\ A negative Depth<wrap lo>(CC#49-51)</wrap> value will reverse the effect.\\ <WRAP column 40%> e.g. Positive Depth. <wrap lo><wrap notice>**AMP**</wrap></wrap>\\ * <wrap lo>**GSA** Off</wrap> * <wrap lo>Vx_DEPTH_VEL = **+ 63**</wrap> </WRAP> <WRAP column > {{:antichambre:tia_chronograms_amp_005.gif?348|AMP(AUDVx) positive Envelope Depth}} </WRAP> <WRAP clear></WRAP> <WRAP column 40%> e.g. Negative Depth. * <wrap lo>**GSA** Off</wrap> * <wrap lo>Vx_DEPTH_VEL = **- 63**</wrap> <wrap lo>Negative depth inverts the <wrap safety>**VxENV**</wrap> waveform.\\ And <wrap notice>**AMP**</wrap> will follow.</wrap> </WRAP> <WRAP column > {{:antichambre:tia_chronograms_amp_006.gif?348|AMP(AUDVx) negative Envelope Depth}} </WRAP> <WRAP clear></WRAP> <WRAP column 40%> e.g. Negative Depth with GSA Enabled. <wrap lo><wrap notice>**AMP**</wrap></wrap>\\ * <wrap lo>**GSA** On</wrap> * <wrap lo>Vx_DEPTH_VEL = **- 36**</wrap> </WRAP> <WRAP column > {{:antichambre:tia_chronograms_amp_008.gif?348|AMP(AUDVx) negative Envelope Depth, GSA on}} </WRAP> <WRAP clear></WRAP> <code> CC # | Hex | Description | Range | Reset =====+=====+==============================================+=============+====== 49 | 31h | Voice 1/2 Envelope Depth | 0- 63: neg | 64 | | negative depth (0-63) inverts the waveform | 64: off | | | | 64-127: pos | 50 | 32h | Voice 1 Envelope Depth | see above | 64 51 | 33h | Voice 2 Envelope Depth | see above | 64 -----+-----+----------------------------------------------+-------------+------ </code> At the moment we have two 'dedicated' envelopes which behave like the other two, except that enable bits are into different registers and Vx_ENV can not modulate the other voice...\\ What will happen if I assign another mod via the voice modulation matrix?\\ <WRAP column 40%> From the Modulation Matrix: \\ * <wrap lo>- 0x7f00<sup>(15bit)</sup> ≤ **LFOx** ≤ + 0x7f00<sup>(15bit)</sup></wrap> * <wrap lo>- 0x7f00<sup>(15bit)</sup> ≤ **ENV<sub>Vx</sub>** ≤ + 0x7f00<sup>(15bit)</sup></wrap> * <wrap lo>- 0xff00<sup>(16bit)</sup> ≤ <wrap danger>**MODs**</wrap> ≤ + 0xff00<sup>(16bit)</sup></wrap> <WRAP left round box 80%><wrap lo><wrap danger>**MODs**</wrap></wrap> = <wrap lo>LFO1_VALUE</wrap> **+** <wrap lo>...</wrap> **+** <wrap lo>LFO4_VALUE</wrap> **+** <wrap lo>ENV1_VALUE</wrap> **+** <wrap lo>ENV2_VALUE</wrap> </WRAP> </WRAP> <WRAP column > {{:antichambre:tia_chronograms_amp_007.gif?348|MODs e.g. LFO1 enabled}} </WRAP> <WRAP clear></WRAP> <WRAP column 40%> e.g. Modulation Matrix LFO1 to Vx Amplitude is enabled. \\ * <wrap lo>Vx_DEPTH_VEL = **+ 31 (mid pos)**</wrap> <WRAP left round box 80%> <wrap lo><wrap notice>**AMP**</wrap></wrap> = <wrap lo><wrap notice>**AMP**</wrap></wrap> ***** <wrap lo>( <wrap safety>**VxENV<sub>HI</sub>**</wrap></wrap> **+** <wrap lo><wrap danger>**MODs<sub>HI</sub>**</wrap> )</wrap> </WRAP> </WRAP> <WRAP column > \\ \\ {{:antichambre:tia_chronograms_amp_002.gif?348|AMPs e.g. A+B Mode}} </WRAP> <WRAP clear></WRAP> Like the extra modulations mixer, it results in the addition of the dedicated envelope value and the Matrix Modulation result.\\ <wrap lo>And it's not really what I wanted. As you can see, the MODS result alters the envelope. At the end of the release, amplitude is not zero, which causes audio clicks.</wrap> My issue was to add two others Mixing modes...\\ \\ __Envelope Matrix Mixer Mode options:__ <WRAP column 44%> So we've got the basic <wrap hi><wrap lo>**A**</wrap> **+** <wrap lo>**B**</wrap></wrap> Mixer Mode.\\ <WRAP left round box 80%> <wrap lo><wrap notice>**AMP**</wrap></wrap> = <wrap lo><wrap notice>**AMP**</wrap></wrap> ***** <wrap lo>( <wrap safety>**VxENV<sub>HI</sub>**</wrap></wrap> **+** <wrap lo><wrap danger>**MODs<sub>HI</sub>**</wrap> )</wrap> </WRAP>\\ * <wrap lo>Vx_DEPTH_VEL = **+ 31 (mid pos)**</wrap> </WRAP> <WRAP column > \\ {{:antichambre:tia_chronograms_amp_002.gif?348|AMPs e.g. A+B Mode}} </WRAP> <WRAP clear></WRAP> <WRAP column 44%> Here the <wrap hi><wrap lo> **A**</wrap> ***** <wrap lo>**B** </wrap></wrap> Mixer Mode.\\ <WRAP left round box 80%> <wrap lo><wrap notice>**AMP**</wrap></wrap> = <wrap lo><wrap notice>**AMP**</wrap></wrap> ***** <wrap lo>( <wrap safety>**VxENV<sub>HI</sub>**</wrap></wrap> ***** <wrap lo><wrap danger>**MODs<sub>HI</sub>**</wrap> )</wrap> </WRAP>\\ * <wrap lo>Vx_DEPTH_VEL = **+ 63 **</wrap> </WRAP> <WRAP column > \\ {{:antichambre:tia_chronograms_amp_003.gif?348|AMPs e.g. A*B Mode}} </WRAP> <WRAP clear></WRAP> <WRAP column 44%> Here the <wrap hi><wrap lo> **A**</wrap> **+** <wrap lo>**A**</wrap> ***** <wrap lo>**B** </wrap></wrap> Mixer Mode.\\ <WRAP left round box 80%> <wrap lo><wrap notice>**AMP**</wrap></wrap> = <wrap lo><wrap notice>**AMP**</wrap></wrap> ***** <wrap lo>( <wrap safety>**VxENV<sub>HI</sub>**</wrap></wrap> **+** <wrap lo><wrap safety>**VxENV<sub>HI</sub>**</wrap></wrap> ***** <wrap lo><wrap danger>**MODs<sub>HI</sub>**</wrap> )</wrap> </WRAP>\\ * <wrap lo>Vx_DEPTH_VEL = **+ 63 **</wrap> </WRAP> <WRAP column > \\ {{:antichambre:tia_chronograms_amp_004.gif?348|AMPs e.g. A+A*B Mode}} </WRAP> <WRAP clear></WRAP> <code> CC # | Hex | Description | Range | Reset =====+=====+==============================================+=============+====== 46 | 2Eh | Voice 1/2 Envelope Options | | 0 | | Bit 0-1: Envelope Mixing Mode | | | | 0= Env + Modulation Matrix | | | | 1= Env * Modulation Matrix | | | | 2= Env + (Env * Modulation Matrix) | | 47 | 2Fh | Voice 1 Envelope Options | see above | 0 48 | 30h | Voice 2 Envelope Options | see above | 0 -----+-----+----------------------------------------------+-------------+------ </code> \\ __Envelope Curve and options :__\\ <code> CC # | Hex | Description | Range | Reset =====+=====+==============================================+=============+====== 52 | 34h | Voice 1/2 Envelope Curve | 0-63: neg | 64 | | Note: Curve must be enabled separately | 0: lin | | | for Attack/Decay/Release parameter w/ CC#46 | 64-127: pos | 53 | 35h | Voice 1 Envelope Curve | see above | 64 54 | 36h | Voice 2 Envelope Curve | see above | 64 -----+-----+----------------------------------------------+-------------+------ 46 | 2Eh | Voice 1/2 Envelope Options | | 0 | | Bit 4: Use curve parameter to Attack | | | | Bit 5: Use curve parameter to Decay | | | | Bit 6: Use curve parameter to Release | | 47 | 2Fh | Voice 1 Envelope Options | see above | 0 48 | 30h | Voice 2 Envelope Options | see above | 0 -----+-----+----------------------------------------------+-------------+------ </code> __Envelope parameters :__ <code> CC # | Hex | Description | Range | Reset =====+=====+==============================================+=============+====== 55 | 37h | Voice 1/2 Envelope Attack | 0-127: val | 0 56 | 38h | Voice 1 Envelope Attack | see above | 0 57 | 39h | Voice 2 Envelope Attack | see above | 0 -----+-----+----------------------------------------------+-------------+------ 58 | 3Ah | Voice 1/2 Envelope Decay | 0-127: val | 0 59 | 3Bh | Voice 1 Envelope Decay | see above | 0 60 | 3Ch | Voice 2 Envelope Decay | see above | 0 -----+-----+----------------------------------------------+-------------+------ 61 | 3Dh | Voice 1/2 Envelope Sustain | 0-127: val | 0 62 | 3Eh | Voice 1 Envelope Sustain | see above | 0 63 | 3Fh | Voice 2 Envelope Sustain | see above | 0 -----+-----+----------------------------------------------+-------------+------ 64 | 40h | Voice 1/2 Envelope Release | 0-127: val | 0 65 | 41h | Voice 1 Envelope Release | see above | 0 66 | 42h | Voice 2 Envelope Release | see above | 0 -----+-----+----------------------------------------------+-------------+------ </code> __Envelope Sync option :__ <code> CC # | Hex | Description | Range | Reset =====+=====+==============================================+=============+====== 46 | 2Eh | Voice 1/2 Envelope Options | | 0 | | Bit 3: Envelope Midi Sync on/off | | 47 | 2Fh | Voice 1 Envelope Options | see above | 0 48 | 30h | Voice 2 Envelope Options | see above | 0 -----+-----+----------------------------------------------+-------------+------ </code> ==== Pitch Specifics ==== TIA pitch scale is poor (AUDFx, 32 values maximum).\\ I thought this box as an FX synth, so in addition to others sound modules. No matter that it monopolizes an entire keyboard channel in normal mode. My first idea was tu use the Splitter key which already exists, but they are not accessible via CC and not adapted to the TIA scale. So I add some specifics parameters for **TIA Frequency** (pitch) in tia_sw.inc.\\ <wrap lo><wrap info> Despite the size of AUDFx and the lack of frequency accuracy, the 16bit frequency registers were kept. I wanted this process valuable for other project, e.g. [[midibox_pokey_2|POKEY]]. </wrap></wrap> TIA_SW_Note, TIA_SW_Pitch and TIA_SW_Porta functions handle **AUDFx** registers, calculates Frequency from Parameters: * Note(and Arpeggiator). * Key Extended option. * Transpose. * Pitch Bend and Pitch Range. * Portamento. * Dedicated Envelope (to Pitch). * Modulation Matrix (to Pitch). Copy_Freq, Engine Value to TIA register (done after all other pitch process) : <WRAP column 30%> * <wrap lo>0 ≤ **AUDFx** < 2<sup>5</sup></wrap> \\ * <wrap lo>0 ≤ <wrap notice>**FREQ**</wrap> < 2<sup>16</sup></wrap>\\ </WRAP> <WRAP column 60%> <WRAP left round box 55%> AUDFx = ( 255 - <wrap notice>**FREQ<sub>HI</sub>**</wrap> ) >> 3\\ <wrap lo><wrap info>Remember... AUDFx Value must be inverted.</wrap></wrap> </WRAP> </WRAP>\\ <WRAP clear></WRAP> \\ === Pitch:Key Extended Option === This feature is a bit enabler located in the Voice Mode Controller<wrap lo>(CC#19-21)</wrap>.\\ In normal mode, it splits a keyboard in 2 ranges of Keys Length<wrap lo>(CC#40-42)</wrap>, which start at their respective Note Offsets<wrap lo>(CC#37-39)</wrap>, there's one range per Voice.\\ In Extended mode, the 32 notes scale of the TIA is expanded to the keyboard midi range (128 notes). So 4 Keys per value.\\ <wrap info>Voices can share same MIDI Channel.</wrap> \\ \\ __Key extended Enabler in Vx Mode Controller:__ <code> CC # | Hex | Description | Range | Reset =====+=====+==============================================+=============+====== 19 | 13h | Voice 1/2 Mode | | 0 | | Bit 2: Keyboard Extended on/off | | 20 | 14h | Voice 1 Mode | see above | 0 21 | 15h | Voice 2 Mode | see above | 0 -----+-----+----------------------------------------------+-------------+------ </code> \\ __Key extended is off (normal mode).__\\ <WRAP column 30%> * <wrap lo>1 ≤ Vx_KEY_OFFSET ≤ 127 (0=off)</wrap> \\ * <wrap lo>0 ≤ Vx_KEY_LENGTH ≤ 31 </wrap> * <wrap lo>1 ≤ Vx_NOTE ≤ 127</wrap>\\ </WRAP> <WRAP column 65%> <WRAP left round box 95%> <wrap lo>If Vx_NOTE ≥ Vx_KEY_OFFSET AND Vx_NOTE ≤ ( Vx_KEY_OFFSET + Vx_KEY_LENGTH ) then</wrap>\\ <wrap notice>**FREQ<sub>HI</sub>**</wrap> = ( Vx_NOTE - Vx_KEY_OFFSET ) << 3\\ <wrap notice>**FREQ<sub>LO</sub>**</wrap> = 0 </WRAP> </WRAP>\\ <WRAP clear></WRAP> <code> CC # | Hex | Description | Range | Reset =====+=====+==============================================+=============+====== 37 | 25h | Voice 1/2 Key Offset | 0-127: val | 24 38 | 26h | Voice 1 Single Key Offset | | 24 39 | 27h | Voice 2 Single Key Offset | | 60 | | Note: Inactive if Key Extended On | | -----+-----+----------------------------------------------+-------------+------ 40 | 28h | Voice 1/2 Key Length | 0-31: val | 31 41 | 29h | Voice 1 Single Key Offset | | 31 42 | 2Ah | Voice 2 Single Key Offset | | 31 | | Note: Inactive if Key Extended On | | -----+-----+----------------------------------------------+-------------+------ </code> <WRAP column 40> * e.g. Default configuration.\\ </WRAP> <WRAP column 60%> * <wrap lo> V1_Offset=24, Length=32.</wrap>\\ * <wrap lo> V2_Offset=60, Length=32.</wrap>\\ </WRAP> <WRAP clear></WRAP> {{:antichambre:tia_key_explain_000.gif?1000|}}\\ * <wrap box><wrap lo>Voice 1 starts at offset 24(C0) and reacts to the range(C0 to G2).</wrap></wrap>\\ * <wrap box><wrap lo> Voice 2 starts at offset 60(C3) and reacts to the range(C3 to G5).</wrap></wrap>\\ * <wrap box><wrap lo> One key for each AUDFx Values.</wrap></wrap>\\ \\ <WRAP column 40> * e.g. Voices can share same zone region or entire zone.\\ </WRAP> <WRAP column 60%> * <wrap lo> V1_Offset=24, Length=32.</wrap>\\ * <wrap lo> V2_Offset=36, Length=20.</wrap>\\ </WRAP> <WRAP clear></WRAP> {{:antichambre:tia_key_explain_001.gif?1000|}}\\ * <wrap box><wrap lo>Voice 1 starts at offset 24(C0) and reacts to the range(C0 to G2).</wrap></wrap>\\ * <wrap box><wrap lo> Voice 2 starts at offset 36(C1) and reacts to the range(C1 to G2).</wrap></wrap>\\ * <wrap box><wrap lo> Both sounds will be played on the shared region C1 to G2, only one in non-crossing region.</wrap></wrap>\\ \\ __Key extended is on.__\\ <WRAP column 30%> * <wrap lo>1 ≤ Vx_NOTE ≤ 127</wrap>\\ </WRAP> <WRAP column 65%> <WRAP left round box 35%> <wrap notice>**FREQ<sub>HI</sub>**</wrap> = Vx_NOTE << 1\\ <wrap notice>**FREQ<sub>LO</sub>**</wrap> = 0 </WRAP> </WRAP>\\ <WRAP clear></WRAP> <WRAP column 40> * e.g. V1 & V2 in KeyExtended mode.\\ </WRAP> <WRAP column 60%> </WRAP> <WRAP clear></WRAP> {{:antichambre:tia_key_explain_002.gif?1000|}}\\ * <wrap box><wrap lo>Voice 1 starts at offset 1(C#-2) and reacts to the range(CC#-2 to G8), 4 keys resolution.</wrap></wrap>\\ * <wrap box><wrap lo>Voice 2 starts at offset 1(C#-2) and reacts to the range(CC#-2 to G8), 4 keys resolution.</wrap></wrap>\\ * <wrap box><wrap lo>Four keys for each AUDFx Values.</wrap></wrap>\\ \\ <WRAP column 40> * e.g. Only V1 in KeyExtended mode.\\ </WRAP> <WRAP column 60%> * <wrap lo> V2_Offset=60, Length=32.</wrap>\\ </WRAP> <WRAP clear></WRAP> {{:antichambre:tia_key_explain_003.gif?1000|}}\\ * <wrap box><wrap lo>Voice 1 starts at offset 1(C#-2) and reacts to the range(CC#-2 to G8).</wrap></wrap>\\ * <wrap box><wrap lo>Four keys for each AUDF0 Values.</wrap></wrap>\\ * <wrap box><wrap lo>Voice 2 starts at offset 60(C3) and reacts to the range(C3 to G5).</wrap></wrap>\\ * <wrap box><wrap lo>One key for each AUDF1 Values.</wrap></wrap>\\ \\ \\ === Pitch:Vx Envelope === ===== Downloads ===== Check it out from my [[http://svnmios.midibox.org/listing.php?repname=svn.mios&path=%2Fplayground%2FAntichambre%2Fmidibox_tia%2F|playground]] on the svn! === Firmware: === * <wrap download>{{:antichambre:midibox_tia_v1c.zip|MIDIbox TIA v1c Firmware }}</wrap>\\ === Tools: === * <wrap download>{{:mbtia_interconnection_test.zip|MIDIbox TIA Interconnection Test Tool}}</wrap>\\ * <wrap download>{{:mbtia_testtone.zip|MIDIbox TIA Test Tone Tool}}</wrap>\\ * <wrap todo>MIDIbox TIA BankStick Check and Debug Tool</wrap>\\ * <wrap download>[[https://www.dropbox.com/sh/peq0t9pwu2iysj1/AADRpItaM4f3dVlXcUnHASuma?dl=1|Max Manager]]</wrap> === Documentation: ==== * <wrap download>{{:tia_cc_implementation_chart.pdf|MIDIbox TIA CC# Implementation chart}}</wrap>\\ * <wrap download>{{:antichambre:tia_sysex_implementation.pdf|MIDIbox TIA Sysex Implementation}}</wrap>\\ \\ \\ \\ ====== The MIDIbox TIA Manager ====== <WRAP left square todo 90%> ASAP {{ :mb_tia_manager_main.png | MidiBox TIA Manager - Main page}}\\ {{ :mb_tia_manager_mods.png | MidiBox TIA Manager - Modulation page}} * <wrap download>[[https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8IO3f-Xz3O4VTNSM2dCSVVYcDg/edit?usp=sharing|Max Manager]]</wrap> </WRAP> <WRAP clear></WRAP> \\ \\ \\ ====== The MIDIbox TIA Cartridge Version ====== [[http://midibox.org/forums/gallery/album/196-mb-tia-cartridge/|MB TIA Cartridge Forum Pictures]] <WRAP center square 100%> {{youtube>X_zqexm03XY?large}} </WRAP> <WRAP clear></WRAP> \\ ===== Building it! ===== ==== You will need: ==== * A TIA chip. * A game Cartrige with sticker and internal EPROM removed.\\ * The last version of the PCB.\\ * The last version of the aluminum backplane.\\ * Some components, wire and connectors.\\ * The last firmware.\\ \\ ==== The TIA chip ==== Find a TIA chip is already explain in [[http://www.midibox.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=midibox_tia#|"Where do i find this chip?"]] chapter above on this page\\ You may ask [[http://midibox.org/forums/profile/5424-psykhaze/|Psykhaze]] in MP, because he found a good provider for the UM6526P1. \\ \\ \\ ==== Which game cartridge? ==== <WRAP column 30%> {{:antichambre:l_ataripicture.jpg?400|}}\\ </WRAP> <WRAP column 60%>\\ Any standard ATARI brand game like this one.\\ You will find a full list of the compatible games in the 'ATARI' section on [[https://atariage.com/system_labels.php?SystemID=2600|AtariAge]]\\ </WRAP>\\ <WRAP clear></WRAP> \\ <WRAP column 20%> {{:antichambre:img_3884.jpg?200|}}\\ </WRAP> <WRAP column 70%>\\ - Remove the stickers and you will find a screw.\\ - Open the box and remove averything inside, just keep the 2 plastic parts of the box and the screw.\\ - Cut the two plastic clamps inside the top cover by bending it.\\ Note: **How to drill the led holes** is explained in the next 'backplane' chapter.\\ </WRAP>\\ <WRAP clear></WRAP> \\ ==== The aluminum backplane ==== {{:antichambre:mb_tia-cartridge_v2_meca_backplane.zip|dxf and fpd files}}\\ {{:antichambre:img_4601.jpg?600|}}\\ <WRAP column 40%> {{ :antichambre:mb_tia-cartridge-d_mecanical_02a-backplane.png?400 |}} </WRAP> <WRAP column 50%>\\ \\ \\ It's a 1.5mm thick aluminum plate.\\ There's **two part** which have to be separated\\ </WRAP> <WRAP clear></WRAP> <WRAP column 40%> {{ :antichambre:mb_tia-cartridge-d_mecanical_02a-drill_help.png?400 |}}\\ </WRAP> <WRAP column 50%>\\ \\ \\ **Right** part is the backplane for the synth connector(a DB25 F).\\ **Left** is to help you **drilling the led holes**, just place it inside the top cover and use a 3mm drill bit:\\ </WRAP>\\ <WRAP clear></WRAP> ==== PCB ==== This is **version 2**, there's some improvements since version 1. * I solved a crossover issue.\\ * I removed the power switch which is hard to find.\\ * MIDI / AUDIO / POWER and EXPANSION share now the same connector, everything is on a DB25 Female.\\ * I changed some DIP package to SMD, don't worry it remains easy to solder.\\ \\ === Schematic === {{ :antichambre:mb-tia-cartridge_02c_sch_page_1.png |}} === Layout === <WRAP column 40%> Top layer...\\ {{:antichambre:seeed_T.png?300 |}} </WRAP> <WRAP column 50%> Bottom layer, Seeed render.\\ {{:antichambre:seeed_B.png?300 |}} </WRAP> <WRAP clear></WRAP> \\ **Note:** Because of the PIC package... If you haven't got any PIC Burner, I can solder the IC and burn the bootloader for you, just tell me. \\ \\ ==== Cartridge Parts & BOM ==== [[http://www.mouser.com/ProjectManager/ProjectDetail.aspx?AccessID=1d495b2b0c|Mouser BOM]], corrected by [[http://midibox.org/forums/profile/5278-yogi/|yogi]], (2016/12/21)\\ IC Socket for IC4 IC6 added, (2017/05/05)\\ ^Part ^Value ^Type ^ Qty ^ |C1 |1500uF |Polarized Capacitor |1| |C2 |330nF |Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors |1| |C3,C17 |10uF |Polarized Capacitor |2| |C4,C5,C8,C9,C10,C13,C15,C16 |100nF |Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors |8| |C6,C7 |33pF |Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors |2| |C11,C12 |10uF |Polarized Capacitor (Audio Grade) |2| |C14 |10nF |Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors |1| |D1 |1N4004 |Diode |1| |D2 |1N4148 |Diode |1| |I/O |SUB-D25 F Solder cup |1| |IC1 |18f4685 |1| |IC2,IC3 |<wrap em>24LC512</wrap> |Serial EEPROM |2| |IC4 |6N138 |High Speed Optocoupler |1| |IC5,IC7,IC8 |74HC595D |8-bit Shift Register, output latch |3| |JP1,JP2,JP3,JP4,JP5,JP6,JP7 |-- |header pin strip 40p |1| |LEDIN,LEDOUT,MLED3,MLED7 |Red |Led 3mm|4| |MLED0,MLED1,MLED4,MLED5 |Green |Led 3mm|4| |MLED2,MLED6 |Yellow |Led 3mm |2| |R1 |100 |Resistor |1| |R2,R3,R23 |1K |Resistor |3| |R4,R7,R8,R9,R10,R11,R12,R13,R14,R15,R16,R17,R18,R21,R25 |220 |Resistor |15| |R5 |1K2 |Resistor |1| |R6 |5K6 |Resistor |1| |R19 |1K8 |Resistor |1| |R20 |1K8 |Resistor |1| |R22 |91 |Resistor |1| |R24 |240 |Resistor |1| |R26 |2k2 |Resistor |1| |REG |7805DT |Positive Voltage Regulator |1| |T1,T2 |2N3906 |PNP Transistor |2| |X1 |10MHz |Crystal |1| |X2 |3.54~3.58MHz |Crystal |1| |IC Socket for IC4 |DIP8 |IC Support |1| |IC Socket for IC6 TIA |DIP40 |IC Support |1| \\ ==== Breakout Cable ==== {{:antichambre:mb_tia-cartridge-d_mecanical_02a-breakout.png|}}\\ ^Connector ^Qty ^ Example ^ |D-Sub 25 Male |1 |[[http://www.mouser.fr/ProductDetail/Amphenol-Commercial-Products/L717SDB25PVF/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMuKcrGJUvEKSTYibvAPk%252bURS4vLX80T7rk%3d| Amphenol L717SDB25PVF @Mouser]]| |Cover for D-Sub 25 |1 |--| |Female Screwlock, washer and Nut |2 |--| |DIN 5pin Female |2 |[[http://www.digikey.fr/product-detail/fr/switchcraft-inc/06AL5FX/SC1606-ND/1289619|Switchcraft Inc. 06AL5FX @Digikey]]| |RCA F Red |1 |[[http://www.mouser.fr/ProductDetail/Amphenol-Audio/ACJR-RED/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMv0W4pxf2HiV0q0hjxvBZ7x0mgMTDzvQPM%3d|Amphenol Audio ACJR-RED @Mouser]]| |RCA F Black/White |1 |[[http://www.mouser.fr/ProductDetail/Amphenol-Audio/ACJR-BLK/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMv0W4pxf2HiV0q0hjxvBZ7x%2fm27Ic8EBxU%3d|Amphenol Audio ACJR-BLK @Mouser]]| |DC Power Plug F |1 |[[http://www.mouser.fr/ProductDetail/CUI/PR-002A/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMtnOp%252bbbqA009lE0K0K%252bPZGF6JvOMwUzi8ZQsVunKq2aw%3d%3d|CUI PR-002A @Mouser]]| And Some Wire. \\ \\ \\ ==== Firmware ==== Refer to the [[http://www.midibox.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=midibox_tia#downloads|download section]] on this page.\\ Base and Cartridge versions firmware are the same, only the asm setup differs.\\ \\ [[https://www.dropbox.com/s/bfjf11v8xdav585/setup_tia_cartridge.hex?dl=1|Here the Hex file for cartridge version app.(Led Meter issue fixed!)]] \\ \\ ==== Customized Labels ==== I've prepared an illustrator template file, inside you will find two model examples.\\ Just add your own bitmap or vecto, change the legend. And LABEL will be ready for printing.\\ There's cutout layer too, for printer with cutter head.\\ <WRAP column 4%> \\ </WRAP> <WRAP column 35%> {{ :antichambre:mb-tia_cartridge-labels_template-black_label_style.png?300 |}} </WRAP> <WRAP column 45%> {{:antichambre:mb-tia_cartridge-labels_templateandfonts.zip|AI template file and Atari Fonts inside}} </WRAP> <WRAP clear></WRAP> \\ **Somes examples:** <WRAP column 5%> \\ </WRAP> <WRAP column 35%> \\ This is mine. {{:antichambre:mb-tia_cartridge-labels_antichambre3.png?300 |}} </WRAP> <WRAP column 5%> \\ </WRAP> <WRAP column 40%> Mat already gave his own\\ He is an Atari lover AND a Metal guitarist! LOL {{:antichambre:mb-tia_cartridge-labels_mat-skull.png?300 | }} </WRAP>\\ <WRAP clear></WRAP> \\ <WRAP column 5%> \\ </WRAP> <WRAP column 35%> Gerald. {{:antichambre:mb-tia_cartridge-labels_gerald.png?300 |}} </WRAP> <WRAP column 5%> \\ </WRAP> <WRAP column 40%> Scrubber. {{:antichambre:mb-tia_cartridge-labels_scrubber.02.png?300 | }} </WRAP>\\ <WRAP clear></WRAP> \\ <WRAP column 5%> \\ </WRAP> <WRAP column 35%> Djo. {{:antichambre:mb-tia_cartridge-labels_djo.png?300 |}} </WRAP> <WRAP column 5%> \\ </WRAP> <WRAP column 40%> Wired.\\ {{:antichambre:mb-tia_cartridge-labels_wired.png?300 | }} </WRAP>\\ <WRAP clear></WRAP> \\ ==== Find the kit ==== [[https://modularaddict.com/midibox-tia2600synth-partialkit|Modular Addict]] \\ \\ For any questions, informations or observations do not hesitate to contact me (Forum).\\ [[antichambre|Antichambre.]]\\ [[http://midibox.org/forums/topic/18032-midibox-tia-atari-2600-synth/|You can also follow the thread on forum.]]\\ \\ \\
