GadgetUK Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 I think the Lynx 1 LCD is soldered isnt it, does anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.golden.ax Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Finally a use for all those good boards with bad screens out there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candle Posted September 14, 2012 Author Share Posted September 14, 2012 (edited) any of you willing to participate in prototype testing? i could make 5-10 prototype boards, costs are pretty linear, but parts might be hard to get for me (since i live in Poland) worst case scenario is 90-100USD a piece, including LCD module, it would be a drop in replacement, at least for lynx II, for lynx I i don't know Edited September 14, 2012 by candle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmetal88 Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 any of you willing to participate in prototype testing? i could make 5-10 prototype boards, costs are pretty linear, but parts might be hard to get for me (since i live in Poland) worst case scenario is 90-100USD a piece, including LCD module, it would be a drop in replacement, at least for lynx II, for lynx I i don't know I'd be willing to test a prototype. I was a tester for the PCjr 'Jr-IDE' project (kind of still am, since I'm still using the prototype board for daily use) so I've done a bit of this before. Send me a PM once you've worked out the details and I'll see how I can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GadgetUK Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 any of you willing to participate in prototype testing? i could make 5-10 prototype boards, costs are pretty linear, but parts might be hard to get for me (since i live in Poland) worst case scenario is 90-100USD a piece, including LCD module, it would be a drop in replacement, at least for lynx II, for lynx I i don't know Absolutely!! UK based and have all of the original releases 72 games, zaku and around 30 protos and homebrew ROMs so can test against most games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 My project next then Sebastian ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael David Morsette Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 any of you willing to participate in prototype testing? i could make 5-10 prototype boards, costs are pretty linear, but parts might be hard to get for me (since i live in Poland) worst case scenario is 90-100USD a piece, including LCD module, it would be a drop in replacement, at least for lynx II, for lynx I i don't know I would be happy to test it out for you. I have a Lynx I and II, all original games, all homebrews and a flash card to test ROMS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LX.NET Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Count me in for prototype testing as well. I've opened up enough Lynx consoles lately to feel confident enough to take a soldering iron and do replacements. Plus I've got some spare Lynxes lying around that I can sacrifice for the sake of science and knowledge if it is needed. Drop me a PM if I can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GadgetUK Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 If anyone in the UK wants me to fit the prototype mod to their Lynx I am willing to provide the service free of charge provided you pay return postage and dont hold me responsible for damage in transit etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+karri Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Pick me! I volunteer! Pick me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Jefferson Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Of course I am interested in testing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
venom4728a Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 I have two Lynx II's one LNIB a second with bad screen, I only have a few games though. I would definetly like to get a couple of these, so count me in for 2 units please. Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+remowilliams Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 I've got a few spare units, loads of carts, and a rework station. I'm up for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctorclu Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Would be interested also in testing. Would love to look into wiring up a Lynx for external display and for an external controller. I have a lot of the Lynx games and a game loader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolfman Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 I am definitely interested. Sent you a pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emehr Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Excellent work! How did I miss this thread? If these become a product I can order (kit or otherwise) I will buy one and I will make a mini Lynx arcade. I do have a spare Lynx I wouldn't mind soldering too (the ribbon cable is borked) in case you need more testers. My software library isn't huge though. I only have about 40 games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atariman Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I might potentially be interested in being a tester as well. I have access to a wide range of components, have numerous work/rework stations at my place of work, many Lynx IIs, and an Atmel micro programmer (can't remember what the model number is, but it is capable of setting the config bits and whatnot). I also have a decent-sized lynx library and would only need code and a schematic if parts were an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GadgetUK Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I might potentially be interested in being a tester as well. I have access to a wide range of components, have numerous work/rework stations at my place of work, many Lynx IIs, and an Atmel micro programmer (can't remember what the model number is, but it is capable of setting the config bits and whatnot). I also have a decent-sized lynx library and would only need code and a schematic if parts were an issue. Ive got a rework station as well, its amazing how many Lynx enthusiasts we have here that have an electronics or programming background... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+karri Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Hmm. This makes me think about the "Black pearl". I have a design of a new kind of flash cart that I nicknamed the "Black pearl". Too much Pirates of the Caribbean probably. In any case I have components for 86 carts collecting dust and they will probably never see the daylight. These carts are like my old devflash but they have an i2c parallell port instead of dip-switches. The idea is to run a rom-selector at bootup, change the i2c switches to point to a new area and give a reboot to start the game at the new area. The flashes are StrataFlash-types which means that the Lynx can read and write the data directly without external help. The chips may be too old for easy soldering. I don't know. I could share the schematics and board layout with people who are interested. We could fix the design before making the order. Then I could put the chips in a small plastic bag and snailmail the stuff to other people who can solder their own carts. Anyone interested? -- Karri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LX.NET Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Hmm. This makes me think about the "Black pearl". I have a design of a new kind of flash cart that I nicknamed the "Black pearl". Too much Pirates of the Caribbean probably. In any case I have components for 86 carts collecting dust and they will probably never see the daylight. These carts are like my old devflash but they have an i2c parallell port instead of dip-switches. The idea is to run a rom-selector at bootup, change the i2c switches to point to a new area and give a reboot to start the game at the new area. The flashes are StrataFlash-types which means that the Lynx can read and write the data directly without external help. The chips may be too old for easy soldering. I don't know. I could share the schematics and board layout with people who are interested. We could fix the design before making the order. Then I could put the chips in a small plastic bag and snailmail the stuff to other people who can solder their own carts. Anyone interested? -- Karri Definitely. Count me in. PM me for details, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GadgetUK Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Hmm. This makes me think about the "Black pearl". I have a design of a new kind of flash cart that I nicknamed the "Black pearl". Too much Pirates of the Caribbean probably. In any case I have components for 86 carts collecting dust and they will probably never see the daylight. These carts are like my old devflash but they have an i2c parallell port instead of dip-switches. The idea is to run a rom-selector at bootup, change the i2c switches to point to a new area and give a reboot to start the game at the new area. The flashes are StrataFlash-types which means that the Lynx can read and write the data directly without external help. The chips may be too old for easy soldering. I don't know. I could share the schematics and board layout with people who are interested. We could fix the design before making the order. Then I could put the chips in a small plastic bag and snailmail the stuff to other people who can solder their own carts. Anyone interested? -- Karri Count me in!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atariman Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I'd be interested as well, karri! Sounds cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candle Posted September 17, 2012 Author Share Posted September 17, 2012 Karri, could you give me the specs for cartridge edge connector? (pitch, width and lenghts of contact pads?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+karri Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I have uploaded it to the Eagle library as a PCB component called atarilynx.lbr. The same library is in lynx.lbr You can also just look at the gerbers.zip The cart is small enough for the freeware Eagle CAD software. -- Karri All docs for my flash cart are included here devflash.zip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candle Posted September 17, 2012 Author Share Posted September 17, 2012 Thanks, I can't stand eagle, but i can view gerber files with altuim designer i use 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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