http://bitchin100.com/wiki/index.php?title=REXCPM
part way down the page. On Tue, Jun 30, 2020 at 10:51 AM Tom Dison <fretina...@gmail.com> wrote: > I know this is probably an incredibly dumb question, but I've looked > everywhere - where do I find RXCINI.DO? > > On Mon, Jun 29, 2020, 7:48 PM Stephen Adolph <twospru...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Quick Start >> >> So, you have just received your REXCPM and want to get going. Here's what >> you need to do... >> >> 1. Install your REXCPM >> 2. Initialize your REXCPM by running RXCINI.DO. This lets you load the >> RXCMGR application and initialize the directory. >> 3. Now you are ready to use REXCPM and RXCMGR. You can use it just like >> a REXclassic. Create ram backups, load option ROMs etc. >> >> whats not clear Greg? >> >> >> On Mon, Jun 29, 2020 at 8:41 PM Gregory McGill <arcadeshop...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> You should make this more obvious in the docs Stephen, I had the same >>> confusion as did Matt in town here..I walked him through it after I >>> figured it out. >>> >>> On Mon, Jun 29, 2020 at 5:28 PM Stephen Adolph <twospru...@gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> REXCPM is all SRAM. It does not ship with software installed. You >>>> have to install the REX Manager "rom" file into REX using the RXCUTL.DO >>>> program. Did you do that? >>>> >>>> once you have the ROM image loaded into block 0, you can use the same >>>> CALL. >>>> >>>> Steve >>>> >>>> >>>> On Mon, Jun 29, 2020 at 8:22 PM Tom Dison <fretina...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Quick question - in the directions it says install, restart and ensure >>>>> Rex manager is running. I don't see rexmgr. With the REX I had to do, call >>>>> 63012. That didn't work with this. Is there a similar call statement for >>>>> this? >>>>> >>>>> On Mon, Jun 29, 2020, 6:38 PM Stephen Adolph <twospru...@gmail.com> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Well, I have built and tested everything but I am sad to report that >>>>>> I am the victim of counterfeit components. >>>>>> All the 4MB SRAMs that I bought are actually 2MB SRAMs! >>>>>> I've complained to the seller, and we'll see what they say about >>>>>> their "certified" parts. >>>>>> >>>>>> 4 MB SRAMs are hard to find at a reasonable price. I ordered the same >>>>>> product twice from the same seller. The first time I paid 2x what I paid >>>>>> the second time. I guess that's the hint right there. >>>>>> >>>>>> What does this mean? It means that everyone on this build that >>>>>> wanted 4MB (basically everyone) will have to settle for 2MB. >>>>>> >>>>>> Also, If I can't find 4MB parts for a reasonable cost, I may not be >>>>>> able to offer that version again. >>>>>> >>>>>> For the curious, here is what Digikey wants for the parts I spec'd >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> https://www.digikey.ca/en/products/detail/cypress-semiconductor-corp/CY62177EV30LL-55ZXIT/2184405 >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Steve >>>>>> >>>>>> On Mon, Jun 29, 2020 at 11:19 AM r cs <secri...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Thank you kindly! I'm enjoying daydreaming about using them -- so >>>>>>> enjoy summer first! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I appreciate your efforts, and I hope you and yours are well. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Take care! >>>>>>> rcs >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Mon, Jun 29, 2020 at 8:04 AM Stephen Adolph <twospru...@gmail.com> >>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> For those who have reached out to order REXCPM- >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I'm sorry that they are not done yet! But the good news is that >>>>>>>> all the hardware is now built - 25 units. >>>>>>>> Next steps are to program them, debug/test, then package and ship. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Thanks for your patience; it is summer time here and there are lots >>>>>>>> of time demands ;). >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> cheers >>>>>>>> Steve >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> *Níl aon tinteán mar do thinteán féin. *[Irish Gaelic] >>>>>>> (There is no fireside like your own fireside.) >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>>
