FRAM71 Status

[Hans Brueggemann]

almost there... still struggling with the front bezel, awaiting 3D printed samples in the next couple of days. hardware and firmware is finalized and has got some extra features:
1) now supporting multiple chips per memory module (you can for example assign any size (in 8 kB steps) between 8 kB to 380 kB of RAM to a single PORT(5.xx),
2) soft-configured ROM as device type (besides RAM),
3) UART interface for serial comms support,
4) REDEYE protocol support for printing to IR printers (requires extra IRLED/resistor),
5) oscillator with programmable auto-shutoff

feature 2) in conjunction with the previously mentioned E0000-feature lets you now upload a FORTH/Assembler ROM image with a single DMP file.
features 3) and 4) do function under BASIC PEEK$/POKE control, but would very much profit from assembler coded drivers. unfortunately, i can't code in assembler, hence there will be no driver available from my side.

i will update in an extra thread as soon as the bezels arrive. if they don't come out as expected, i will be shipping the modules with hand-made prototypes that you can customize to your own likings :o)
note: an upgrade for previously shipped FRAM71s is available, but requires serious soldering skills. drop me a mail, if interested.

cheers!
hans