dc33-retro-tech-addon/README.md
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what remains to be done:
- soft i2c master timings
- clock mode switching and render compensation when using i2c master code
- testing
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# Retro Tech Community GAT
A GAT (v1.69bis compatible) addon for Retro Tech.
Code was ported from code that was rushed in a couple of days.
Sorry.
## Hardware Specifications
- CH32X033F8P6 MCU (62K Flash, 20K SRAM)
- IS31FL3729 matrix LED controller
- 9x RGB LED, one for each `RETRO` character
- White, amber and green LEDs for the cursor
- Adjustment knob to feel like the old times
- Up/Down/Press Jogwheel for programming
- 8Kbit EEPROM for storing user configurations
## Manual
User instructions for the addon can be found at trueControl BASIC:
* https://basic.truecontrol.org/database/dc33/retro-tech-gat/
## Building
Firmware is provided as a MounRiver Studio II project. The MRS2 version originally used v2.20. You can freely download MounRiver Studio at http://mounriver.com/download. The software is in Engrish.
## Flashing
Firmware can be debugged and flashed from within MounRiver Studio II using a WCH-LinkE debug probe. Alternatively, firmware can be updated with WCHISPTool or equivalent using the USB connector. At this time no instructions are provided for updates.
If and when there is a firmware update available, update instructions will be provided.