Video Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 That sounds cool! I kinda suck at loldering though, but I enjoy doing it none the less. Maybe I would buy two kits, a complete one, and one that I get to solder and put together myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadtower Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 I'd definitely be willing to test anything that came through. Doesn't matter if it needs soldering, I'm fine with that skill. You can put me down as an order right now if that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Tomlin Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 If you end up needing testers who can solder their own cartridge connector, count me in. I have enough soldering-fu to reuse a connector from a spare Mario Tennis cart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard H. Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 First proper prototype coming this week (Myro PCB), pictures soon. Spent 2 days trying to get the board routed (Eagle), it's not that tight a fit, just a crap auto-router. Also managed to get 14 Mario Tennis carts, bringing my connector stash to 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadtower Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Awesome. I'm all over it when it's available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+remowilliams Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Nice, can't wait to get one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted February 5, 2007 Author Share Posted February 5, 2007 Sweet! Now if only someone could develop a headband for the thing so I don't have to hunch over it to play. Tempest 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadtower Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 You wouldn't want to have to hang that thing from your forehead. That would mess up your neck much faster than the tripod. It's just too heavy to wear. The best way to use a VB is to lie on your back and rest it on your face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted February 5, 2007 Author Share Posted February 5, 2007 You wouldn't want to have to hang that thing from your forehead. That would mess up your neck much faster than the tripod. It's just too heavy to wear. The best way to use a VB is to lie on your back and rest it on your face. Yeah but it falls off too easily. I've tried that. The lack of a nose piece is the big problem. Tempest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadtower Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 When I injured my back I played my VB that way for hours 4-5 days in a row and never had a problem. It's not hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christianscott27 Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 There was a guy who mounted his virtual boy onto a swing arm lamp, you know those lamps you have on a drafting table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted February 5, 2007 Author Share Posted February 5, 2007 There was a guy who mounted his virtual boy onto a swing arm lamp, you know those lamps you have on a drafting table. Not a bad idea... Tempest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Video Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 I thought of the lamp Idea, but I never wanted to pay up for a stand that cost more than my VB did new. One of my friends moded his with an old Football helmet, once he got the weight in back, it worked great too. I know a lot of poeple will dis this as being an instant neck ache, but most people would be surprised at what different parts of your body will hold up easily if it's properly ballanced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrizzLee Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 There was a guy who mounted his virtual boy onto a swing arm lamp, you know those lamps you have on a drafting table. That was me, inventor of the VB "Lamp-O-Tron" VB Lamp-O-Tron Regards, -Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+remowilliams Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 That was me, inventor of the VB "Lamp-O-Tron" That's awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christianscott27 Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 Wow, that was nearly nine years ago, oh well it is classic gaming. I gave it a quick google but no luck, thanks for posting that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadtower Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 There are a number of old "VR" LCD games that sold really cheap a few years ago. They come with the full "VR headset" that has the strong strap in the back of the head. I have one in my basement somewhere, a really crappy baseball game. It could be adapted for a VB without tons of trouble, I would think, if someone really wanted to wear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmOneGarand Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 There are a number of old "VR" LCD games that sold really cheap a few years ago. They come with the full "VR headset" that has the strong strap in the back of the head. I have one in my basement somewhere, a really crappy baseball game. It could be adapted for a VB without tons of trouble, I would think, if someone really wanted to wear it. Wearing it sounds like a bad idea, the slightest jolt can damage the shutters, thats kinda why they made the system a tabletop so you didn't move it much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Fisher Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 There are a number of old "VR" LCD games that sold really cheap a few years ago. They come with the full "VR headset" that has the strong strap in the back of the head. I have one in my basement somewhere, a really crappy baseball game. It could be adapted for a VB without tons of trouble, I would think, if someone really wanted to wear it. Wearing it sounds like a bad idea, the slightest jolt can damage the shutters, thats kinda why they made the system a tabletop so you didn't move it much. Shutters? You mean like shutter glasses? The VB don't need no stinking shutters! The VB uses two separate screens and ensures that each eye only sees one (like a stereoptican) for its 3D effect... Hey Richard, if you need someone to test a proto for you, I'm willing to make the sacrifice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard H. Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 if you need someone to test a proto for you, I'm willing to make the sacrifice... I'll probably send one around a few people (like I'm currently doing with the VecFlashUSB). That way it gets tested on many different computers + setups. The PCB's are due here tomorrow, I'll build it up later in the day and then work on the firm / soft ware over the weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsychedelicShaman Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 I'll probably send one around a few people (like I'm currently doing with the VecFlashUSB). That way it gets tested on many different computers + setups. The PCB's are due here tomorrow, I'll build it up later in the day and then work on the firm / soft ware over the weekend. That's awesome. Glad to see you're going through with this project. Can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Video Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 There are a number of old "VR" LCD games that sold really cheap a few years ago. They come with the full "VR headset" that has the strong strap in the back of the head. I have one in my basement somewhere, a really crappy baseball game. It could be adapted for a VB without tons of trouble, I would think, if someone really wanted to wear it. Wearing it sounds like a bad idea, the slightest jolt can damage the shutters, thats kinda why they made the system a tabletop so you didn't move it much. Shutters? You mean like shutter glasses? The VB don't need no stinking shutters! The VB uses two separate screens and ensures that each eye only sees one (like a stereoptican) for its 3D effect... Hey Richard, if you need someone to test a proto for you, I'm willing to make the sacrifice... It actually doesn't have a screen, in the scense of a X by Y grid of pixels. It actually only has one line of pixels and has a mirror that spins around it to make the scanlines that you see. And those are pretty easy to damage. if you need someone to test a proto for you, I'm willing to make the sacrifice... I'll probably send one around a few people (like I'm currently doing with the VecFlashUSB). That way it gets tested on many different computers + setups. The PCB's are due here tomorrow, I'll build it up later in the day and then work on the firm / soft ware over the weekend. Cool, I wouldn't mind being a tester if you had some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vespertillio Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Awesome news. Keep up the great work. I can't wait!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard H. Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Myro PCB did a really good job on the PCB, the thing actually fits the case Anyway, here's a pic of the fully built PCB, and the board in the case. Just discovered Microchip are bringing out a new USB PIC with more i/o's, so the next revision will have only 2 chips. The pin headers at the top right / left are for programming the chips in-circuit, they'll probably disappear on the final board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadtower Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Niiiiiiiiiice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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