Yay!
Mostly, glad your recovery is going well. Like most people, I am looking
forward to finding out my position in the queue.
Dave
On Wed, Nov 15, 2017 at 5:50 AM, Derek Stewart via Ql-Users <
ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote:
> There are some new updated features of the Q68.
>
>
> Q68 Features
>
>
> Q68 Video modes:
>
> 0. Standard QL MODE 8 256x256 pixel (8 colours)
> 1. Standard QL MODE 4 512x256 pixel (4 colours)
> 2. Q40/Q60 highcolour mode 512x256 pixel (65536 colours)
> 3. Q40/Q60 highcolour mode 1024x512 pixel (65536 colours)
> 4. High resolution QL MODE 4 1024x768 pixel (4 colours)
> 5. Aurora mode 1024x768 pixel, 256 (colours)
> 6. Medium resolution highcolour mode 512x384 pixel (65536 colours)
>
> Monochrome display:
>
> In the standard QL modes and the high resolution mode 4, the Q68 offers
> special monochrome display functions, in black & white, amber or green
> colour, even if you attach a colour monitor.
>
> Sound:
>
> The Q68 provides a stereo sampled sound system. Digital-analog conversion
> uses 20kHz sample rate and hardware FIFO buffering for up to 1024 samples.
> Combined line / headphone output on jack socket.
>
> SDHC Drive Interfaces:
>
> The Q68 contains hardware for two independent SDHC card interfaces.
> Fullsize card slots are provided for easier handling and copying of data
> between two cards. One 4Gb SDHC Card Supplied with SMSQ/E Operating System.
>
> Realtime Clock:
>
> DS1374C-33 real time clock.
>
> Longlife super-capacitor for oscillator supply backup during power-off
> Integrated recharge capability.
>
>
> I/O Ports:
>
> Serial port with up to 115200 (46) Baud, external 9 pin SubD connector.
>
> I2C Interface:
>
> Internal 4 pin connector, hardware compatible with Minerva MKII I2C
> devices.
>
> Extension Bus:
>
> The Q68 mainboard contains a parallel extension bus with 8 bit
> data/address bus and control signals for the possibility of add-ons.
>
> Ethernet:
>
> The Q68 has an on-board CP2200 ethernet controller with integrated IEEE
> 802.3 MAC and 10 Base-T PHY. At the time this manual was written, no Q68
> specific software support for the CP2200 was released.
>
> Board Size:
>
> The Q68 mainboard has a size of 8cm x 10cm and can be mounted in an
> available case.
>
> Power Supply:
>
> The Q68 is powered by a standard regulated 5V supply with 2.1 mm coaxial
> plug.
>
> Recommended Power Supply provide at least 1A for the devices that are
> usually attached, for example keyboard, mouse and SDHC cards.
>
> Power supply not provided with Q68, due to country differences in voltage
> and mains pin configuration.
>
> PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse:
>
> 6-pin female Mini DIN connector.
>
> Keyboard and mouse ports are separate, but to save space, a combined
> connector with signals for both ports is provided.
>
> A standard PS/2 keyboard can directly be plugged into the mainboard. If a
> mouse is also used, an additional PS/2 splitter cable is required.
>
> Note: Splitter cables for PC notebooks usually have the mouse signals
> where the Q68 has keyboard. The mouse and keyboard require swapping, when
> using such a cable.
>
> A Belkin PS/2 Splitter is available with the correct Q68 Keyboard
> (Purple)/Mouse Green) colour designations.
>
> Mouse versions with scrollwheel are supported, but LEDs inside the
> keyboard are currently not used.
>
>
> Sales Information
> -
>
> Batch 1 consists of 21 x Q68 boards, with options on Case and PS/2
> Splitter cable.
>
> I have created a pre-sales unconfirmed order list, based on the date of
> the interest in purchasing a Q68.
>
> I will be contacting everyone in date order of the enquiry, commencing
> 20/11/17, to confirm the Q68 order and give purchasing information.
>
> Purchasing can be made by Paypal or Bank Transfer, shipping costs be
> calculated based on customer location.
>
> Q68 Batch 2, should be available in December/January
>
>
> ---
> Regards,
>
> Derek
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