TI99DIR - New version 6.1a

[TI99DIR - New version 6.1a]

There's a new version of TI99DIR available to download, v61.a .

 

Available HERE

 

Notes for v6.1a:-

 

v6.1a Added option to extact all files from one ore more selected ARC-files

and/or DSK-images and copy these to a directory with the same TI-name

as the original ARC-file or DSK-image.

 

Added option to convert one ore more selected ARC-files to a DSK-image

with the same TI-name as the original ARC-file (for Berry Harmsen).

 

Fixed: dialogs.cpp:: Handling of the progressbar so that files falling

out of the criteria of the choosen function is not counted.

 

Fixed: dialogs.cpp::SetAttrFile() removed Sleep(500) for debug

purposes which was accidently left and slowing things down.

Fixed: doad.cpp::GetFileInfo() Creating better TI-file name for

downloaded files (TIFILES) with no original TI-file name.

 

Fixed: dskfunc.cpp::CopyFileToDisk() Copying an empty file to a

DSK-image doesn't fail anymore with error "Disk full".

Link is bad. Can somebody help me get this program, please.

 

Darryl

[Flash ROM Cart]

Wow! This is the most exciting thing I've seen in a long while for the TI! Can't wait to get mine.

 

Darryl

[Who has VGA-out on their console?]

Oh, and for anybody wanting to have a go at cutting the plastic on the TI case, know this:

 

- It cuts very easily with a dremel. Go slow.

- Sharpie is perfect for marking where you want to cut. It wipes away easily with alcohol.

 

Darryl

[Who has VGA-out on their console?]

yup I agree. maybe i need to borrow Darryl's idea for the audio as well. I like that..

 

I don't know the audio piece of the motherboard very well. Where is is soldered to? I can see the connection.

The audio connections can be seen in the first photo of the TI mobo I posted. Look for two pins soldered in place in the lower right corner where the old A/V connector used to be.

 

Darryl

[Fitting the F18A and an amplifier into the 4A console II]

@retroclouds - OK, when finalizing my F18A VGA mod, I had the audio accidentally connected backwards. And it was very faint (and noisy). Swapped them and it's loud as hell again. So if your audio is faint, try swapping the wires.

 

Darryl

[Who has VGA-out on their console?]

Finally got around to finishing my F18A mod. Here is the final result.

 

 

I de-soldered the original AV connector on the TI mobo. Then I soldered in two fairly low profile pins for the audio. I made a little connector that fits on those pins.

 

Finally, a top-down shot to show how the connectors do not interfere with the monitor's base. I think the VGA and audio come out of the TI console at just the right location.

 

Darryl

[Need Troubleshooting Advice - Stuck on Press any key screen]

Guessing it's a beige model? The Mitsumi keyboards suck. They just suck. There are beige keyboards that are not mitsumi (and therefore do not suck). You can tell them in the ebay auctions by the green circuit board for the keyboard, visible through the air slots on the bottom. Brown circuitboard=suck; green circuitboard=good.

 

Darryl

[TI-99/4A's without "Solid State Software" faceplate...]

What I like about the black consoles without the "Solid State" badge is that the keyboard overlay tray is redesigned (similar to the beige consoles) so that the overlays can stack.

 

Darryl

[TI Related -- Ebay / Heads Up Notice]

Well, the guy didn't know what it was. No surprise it sold for less. Also, looked like it had some repair work done on it.

 

Darryl

[Ti-99/4a External Power Supplies FREE]

OK, well if I get a black console from you, I'd need a power supply too.

 

Darryl

[MORE FREE TI-99/4a stuff]

I'd love that monitor, please. How much to ship to GA 30152?

[TI-99/4a Consoles FREE]

I would love a black/silver console. Been looking for a good one.

 

Darryl

[TI Related -- Ebay / Heads Up Notice]

So did one of us get the Myarc 512K card? It went for ~ $50! I was tempted to bid on it only because I have an unused label. It needed a case though.

 

 

Darryl

[Alex Kidd Port]

Cool! Glad the volcano worked out! Can't wait to play the finished game.

 

Darryl

[mini memory coin cell battery socket upgrade]

I've completed the surgery, but I haven't tested it yet. But it did fit back together this time. :-)

 

Darryl

[TI cart labels]

I don't like the different solid color on the left side (behind the TI logo), no matter the color. Looks weird to me.

 

Darryl

[USB - DE9 joystick adapters (TI compatibility?)]

This is the one I got, but I've only tested it with the Atari joystick, paddle, and racing controller. So far, I love it!

 

http://home.comcast.net/~tjhafner/2600-daptor.htm

 

Update, I don't think it supports TI controllers (yet), so I emailed the guy. We'll see what happens. I really like the finished look of his "Daptor".

 

 

Darryl

[PEB has arrived so excited !]

There's nothing quite like a brand new PEB, especially with the newer style switch. They just look so nice. I'd go for the blue LED mod.

 

 

Darryl

[Keyboard Ribbon Cable/Connector Source]

FWIW, I have seen three variations outside of the beige Mitsumi keyboard and the two documented on Mainbyte (Alps and Hi-Tech). I have photographed them and here they are:

 

Unknown (black). This one has had the Alpha-lock mod done to it by OLD_CS1:

 

Futaba (black):

 

General Instruments (beige):

 

 

Darryl

[UBERGrom boards now available on arcadeshopper.com]

Is there a documentation file for the ÜberGROM board?

 

Darryl

[Setting up a 512k cart]

For those having trouble downloading the large file, try jdownloader.

 

 

Darryl

[mini memory coin cell battery socket upgrade]

Thanks! Can't wait. I want to close up the patient.

[Replacing the lights in the P-Box.]

gregallenwarner posted this link in my beige console LED mod thread:

 

https://www.sparkfun.com/products/11372

 

 

Darryl

[Faults & Fixes - Common breakdowns, glitches & solutions]

If this is OK for you I'll copy these reports to ninerpedia. When I created the faulty screen outputs I already thought about setting up a troubleshooting section.

Feel free to use any of my writings here.

 

Darryl

[What's YOUR opinion on the best and most useful TI...]

I love both the F18A and the nanoPEB. They are both super useful. But I have issues with both of them.

 

F18A needs a TI install kit. In fact, I have it all planned out on paper. It would include a paper template for cutting the console case, a precut backplate with vga and audio output, and installation instructions.

 

NanoPEB is great, but needs refinement. The PC software could be better and could use a GUI. The size of the circuit board us too tall. And it needs a case. It's very difficult to remove the nanoPEB. It fits in so tight that it feels like I am damagibg it when I try to putt it out if the socket.

 

But still... Those are great mode for the TI. I also like the 512K multicart board and the XB 2.7 Suite cart... But those don't really fit into the same category as a "mod".

 

Darryl