Omega-TI Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Sometimes thinking up crazy ideas can lead to new and usable products... down the line. Over the past couple of years we've ended up with UberGROMS and FinalGROMS for the cartridge port, TIPI's and other stuff that works with the side port... ... but what about the joystick port & video port? I'm sure a new plug & play device could be devised that works with them. The joystick port could be the connection point for the new and yet unknown item, while the RF port could be used to steal some power (if necessary). ... but what would this item be? Activate your imaginations! What do we not yet have? What would be cool to have? Maybe by this time next year we could have the next new thing to play with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vectrexroli Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 New homebrew software that makes use of the MBX hardware would be pretty cool, but I guess it is way too complicated and the target group is also too small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 New homebrew software that makes use of the MBX hardware would be pretty cool, but I guess it is way too complicated and the target group is also too small. There could be lots of things, simple to large and everything in between. With the right software on the TI, anything is possible and with all of the modern modular gadgets like Arduinos, Beaglebone Blacks, I2C devices the sky is the limit. I just know SOMEBODY here will have THE idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrhodes Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 (edited) New homebrew software that makes use of the MBX hardware would be pretty cool, but I guess it is way too complicated and the target group is also too small. What i want to see is a hardware replacement for the mbx, probably Raspberry Pi based. It would need to interface like the original through connections to the jostick and CS1 port, but i really don't see why it could not theoretically be done by a skilled/willing enough programmer. The Pi even has touch screen support, so we could layout the mbx's system buttons and overlay graphics and have the user touch the desired spot to activate the correct button. Edited March 7, 2019 by jrhodes 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 The Pi even has touch screen support, so we could layout the mbx's system buttons and overlay graphics and have the user touch the desired spot to activate the correct button. Hey, that is kind of a cool idea! It would be smaller than an MBX, so more practical to use, and with an LCD touch display, no need for physical overlays. Since it's in a Pi, it could also be tasked for numerous other ideas... yet to be mentioned... or even thought of. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asmusr Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 If we connect the video and joystick ports to a RPi it could analyze the video and play games for you automatically. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOME AUTOMATION Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 What's inside the MBX anyway? I can't recall ever getting a good look... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted March 8, 2019 Author Share Posted March 8, 2019 IIRC, I think a couple of years ago, someone had a nifty way of using the joystick port to talk to an I2C device. If that could be software paired/enabled with the TIPI, it could lead to some useful stuff. I can think of a few applications already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asmusr Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Has anyone tried to use a car monitor as screen for the TI? https://www.ebay.com/itm/3-5-TFT-LCD-Car-Monitor-Display-Universal-ABS-Parking-Backup-Rear-View-Camera/322209112360 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOME AUTOMATION Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 spoiler: #4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted March 8, 2019 Author Share Posted March 8, 2019 Has anyone tried to use a car monitor as screen for the TI? https://www.ebay.com/itm/3-5-TFT-LCD-Car-Monitor-Display-Universal-ABS-Parking-Backup-Rear-View-Camera/322209112360 That's pretty nitfy and cheap! It's pretty small though, but even then for the portability aspects it's cool... and the power to run it could be taken off the TI itself. Thanks for the heads up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+arcadeshopper Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Has anyone tried to use a car monitor as screen for the TI? https://www.ebay.com/itm/3-5-TFT-LCD-Car-Monitor-Display-Universal-ABS-Parking-Backup-Rear-View-Camera/322209112360 yes I got one and use it on my workbench as well.. after someone demo'd it at the chicago group 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted March 8, 2019 Author Share Posted March 8, 2019 yes I got one and use it on my workbench as well.. after someone demo'd it at the chicago group Greg, have you taken power for it off the 5 pin DIN on the back of the TI? It seems like making an adapter for this screen that supplies power and video might sell a couple. If you are up to it, I'll buy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOME AUTOMATION Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Sorry for my blurry camera "COOLPIX L20" . 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Lee Stewart Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 I believe Alan (@OLD CS1) brought one with him to demo a project at the Chicago Faire a couple of years ago. ...lee 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted March 8, 2019 Author Share Posted March 8, 2019 To the guys who have one of these screens, what do you use for audio? Since I have one on the way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+arcadeshopper Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Greg, have you taken power for it off the 5 pin DIN on the back of the TI? It seems like making an adapter for this screen that supplies power and video might sell a couple. If you are up to it, I'll buy one. I should try that.. the video cables I have don't break out those pins but I'm sure I can make something pretty easy recycling a rf modulator cable, as I have a GIANT BOX of those.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted March 8, 2019 Author Share Posted March 8, 2019 I should try that.. the video cables I have don't break out those pins but I'm sure I can make something pretty easy recycling a rf modulator cable, as I have a GIANT BOX of those.. Excellent! I'm sure it'll work as you have the monitor to test it on. The cable does not have to be too long as I plan to set the monitor on the TI itself. A provision for audio out in the adapter would be nice too. Let me know when it's done and I'll send you the money! THANKS! For a cheap little monitor, maybe these << cheap little speakers >> would be adequate? NOTE: Since you are wiring these up, a female stereo out (even though it's mono) would make it compatible with most speakers out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opry99er Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Sorry for my blurry camera "COOLPIX L20" . Impressive (and way over my head). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOME AUTOMATION Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Not too far over, I'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted March 13, 2019 Author Share Posted March 13, 2019 I should try that.. the video cables I have don't break out those pins but I'm sure I can make something pretty easy recycling a rf modulator cable, as I have a GIANT BOX of those.. It's getting here faster than I thought it would. Looks like I'll have to get the unmodified console out of the closet sooner than later. Once I get the adapter I'll be in business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 Getting a stock backup console ready for the micro monitor... ... still have not figured out what I'll do for sound, prefer something external and plug in ready, but really small. Anyone have any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+arcadeshopper Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 Getting a stock backup console ready for the micro monitor... ... still have not figured out what I'll do for sound, prefer something external and plug in ready, but really small. Anyone have any ideas? I got one of these, works great, uses usb power to charge internal battery: https://www.amazon.com/Rokono-Speaker-iPhone-Player-Laptop/dp/B007NJ3SIM/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=mini+speaker+bass&qid=1552976974&s=gateway&sr=8-3good sound quality and loud also the dollar store has little speakers, no vol control tho takes AAA batteries.. had both at PRGE.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted March 19, 2019 Author Share Posted March 19, 2019 I'll check it out. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrhodes Posted March 19, 2019 Share Posted March 19, 2019 You mean that little micro monitor mentioned earlier does not have a speaker at all? If the red is power, and the yellow is video, what is the white jack for? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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