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This is a very cool project! I love the idea of remake PCBs in general. Especially so for those that include the ability for more modern upgrades like S-Video or even HDMI. I'd love to see the Genesis model 1 get this treatment too. Maybe this 800xl will get forked so a streamlined pcb that fits all/most A8 computers will happen one day. Many thanks for this PCB!
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Thank you Stephen Moss. Interestingly, when powering on the CDI, the drive's motor does spin when the Red/Black lead is plugged in, and I saw the laser unit light up and try to read a disc, so the movement is there. Maybe it just needs a new laser? If it is as you say essentially a dumb unit, maybe whatever model laser in there is more common than replacing the drive? If so, maybe I can then Pop the circular magnet on top of a disc to get it to read? I could then at least prop up the drive to prevent shorts on run the CDI without the case cover.
If all else fails, I can save my CDI in hopes Terraonion's MODE gets CDI (and 3DO) support.
Or... maybe a MiSTer FPGA master core creator wants to use it (heck, decap it with acid if needed) to preserve its history?
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My mistake. If someone needs to and can delete this thread, please do, thanks.
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I am looking for spare parts for a CD-I and am posting here in the long shot that anyone has any consoles to part out. If no one has a Digital Video card, a spare CD drive, I suppose I will keep this space in case someone else needs spare parts and I have this incomplete one to part out.
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I am looking for spare parts for a CD-I and am posting here in the long shot that anyone has any consoles to part out. If no one has a Digital Video card, a spare CD drive, I suppose I will keep this space in case someone else needs spare parts and I have this incomplete one to part out.
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I got a CD-i I hope to fix up. It has a broken power switch that can be pushed and pulled but doesn't latch. As seen in the picture below, the wording says "sdl1p tv-3" but am finding variant models with "A" in the title that have different feet orientation. I also need to replace the CD drive and get a Digital video pack but it is a start. It is hard to find spare parts for this console. The disc drive I have says CDM-9/44 and a bunch of numbers later. The CDI model itself is a Magnavox CDI 200.
Is a CD-I disc drive a standard drive with the motherboard handling the "i" / interactive part or are CD-I drives it's own separate hardware like CD vs Bluray? It has a flex cable and red/black power cable for the spin motor so I hope I'm not stuck finding this exact model.
What's interesting is that the motherboard looks like it it is 9 inches by just over 9.5 and potentially fit in some Micro-ATX cases, especially if someone makes a small ODE for this system. It would certainly make it look more like a console and less of a VCR. Now if someone made an ODE that somehow had built in digital video decoder and battery (a no-dremel solution), that would be something of a surprise. A plug-in CD-I Satiator if you will. Um, a "Say-CD-Later"
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Who here is ordering the MSDEXP (MegaSD Expansion Adapter) for their Sega Genesis/Megadrive or MegaSG? For $59.99, you gain the compatibility with the flashcarts and 32x to play those 6 SegaCD/32x games. I am very glad this has finally become a thing, but just for the preservation of the titles to play on original hardware (with the FPGA Sega CD Replacement.) For me, current budget and game interest won't let me pull the trigger here, but I hope this does well in case I can grab one 2nd hand at a later date. The price is certainly fair for a limited run, so no complaints there.
I re-visited looking at the game list:
- You can take advantage of "the Mega-CD's enhanced storage capacity and ability to play Red Book CD audio, and the 32X's enhancements in graphics and sound."
- All six are full motion video [FMV] based games, "which were previously available as standalone Mega-CD games, and later had their FMV assets upgraded to take advantage of the 32X's improved graphics. As such, all six were released on CDs, with the cart slot of the 32X being unused during gameplay."
- This is where it got interesting... after watching comparison videos, 4 out of six titles are available on other platforms, with only TWO games being exclusive [Yet these two have Sega CD versions]Here are some ideas I am concluding in my opinion only, on how best to play the 6 titles if NOT on original hardware/with the adapter" Note: AUDIO on all six games sounded negligible to my trained ears, but I was watching from videos where I don't know capture quality/compression variances.
The Sega CD/32x Games:
Fahrenheit (**Exclusive - emulate it or be happy enough with the Sega CD version on real hardware) - SegaCD32x version does looks better.
Surgical Strike (Brazil only) (**Exclusive - emulate it or be happy enough with the Sega CD version on real hardware) SegaCD32x version does look better.
In my view, these two titles should be the main reason of getting the adapter if you have no other real hardware solution and you don't want emulation.
***Now, if the 'tower of power' (Genesis/Sega CD/32x) was a stopgap to the Saturn, or you have a 3DO, the remaining 4 titles have interesting alternative playing methods that may be superior to the SegaCD32x versions. A discussion of the technical prowess the Saturn and 3DO offer over the former option may need elaboration. Unless the Saturn and 3DO do NOT offer Red Book audio and I am unaware, for audio, you'd likely get a duplicate or superior quality, and I can only presume the same for video quality [strictly on a technical level].
Corpse Killer (crap game by many reviews- emulate it or play on Sega Saturn [which is an enhanced version of the game, titled Corpse Killer: Graveyard Edition] or on the 3DO)
Night Trap (emulate or play the 25th anniversary edition (better video if not audio as well) on the PS4 or Switch [akin to Virtua Racing's definitive port]
Slam City with Scottie Pippen (emulate it or be happy enough with the Sega CD version on real hardware) 32x/Cd version is better than Sega CD quality , but PC is best video version, though no borders may make it not feel authentic to Sega consoles.
Supreme Warrior (emulate or play on 3DO, PC)I do hope they sell many of these adapters (if pre-order selling out is a sign, I'm sure they will do fine. Still the above was a fun project for me to look at side-by side footage for. Personally, I think I will stick with Saturn/3DO versions when available, seek out Night Trap [25th], then Sega CD 'lesser' versions for authentic, and emulate the CD/32x versions on a PC. Getting the PC version of Slam City I don't care enough to put in the effort.
I think it would be cool if these six games had a low cost port as a compilation title on a modern platform too, but not before a Master System 3D collection...
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...Just checked and the site seems to be back up now so that's good. Seems it had been down for a bit. Now there are issues with board revision 1.0 though? I have that and a 1.6 board. We will see if mine arrives and I will still give makemhz the benefit of the doubt. I am wondering though if an external solution would have been 'good enough' when using on a flat panel.
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I had a ship date a while back fror the https://makemhz.com/ HDMI mod kit for the OG Xbox. That never arrived. Shipping delays were explained, and Bob from RetroRGB had some decent thoughts about not assuming a scam, and that shipping delays do occur. I know a lot of people here have youtube channels, so I hope people get the news to Bob, and the many in the community:
https://makemhz.com/ looks to have the site down, and now I am getting nervous about my order. Sign In or Contact Support links lead to... shopify? Please, if anyone has concrete info beyond speculation, I hope this will get discussed for those with pending orders. Just wanted to get this odd anomaly out there.
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The story is interesting. In many ways, if enough people talk about something, it gives it life in some form. Maybe someone will make an arcade cabinet based on it like Polybius.
Also, @CatastropheCrow64, do you like the story/game so much that you chose the name as your atariage handle and premiere forum post here? If so, that makes the story even more interesting. :)
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GadgetUK had a vid on Commodore monitors (maybe not Mister related though), but he seemed to have advanced issues like needing custom cables, sync and pin assignment. I'd like to see more Mister vids explaining and simplifying even VGA/RGB output tutorials, if .ini files or settings need rewriting, CRT vs flatscreen HDMI, and dual setups for streamers via HDMI while they play on a CRT and why.
Of course, this is not to suggest expectations that you need to be that voice. With two back to back winners already, I'll watch whatever you choose to put your heart into for your next one. If the above is not your thing, maybe a video on all things cases and housing for mister so it doesn't seem like a random PCB for newcomers. The MISTix prototype/kickstarter caught my eye.
I am currently sizing up my brand new Amiga 1200 case, Kipper2k new keyboard with brand new caps, and see that my Mister (DE-10 Nano with newest IO board and BLISSter bottom board all fit in the case just north of the keyboard mid-case if I remove the feet pegs that were the very bottom of the BLISSter. I nearly don't even need drill new holes nor secure it. If I position it one way, I have rear port access to two USB ports, an HDMI Bliss controller port and the main power on and off switch. The kipper keyboard can connect directly and internally to any MiSTer usb port, and maybe there is even still room to throw a Raspberry pi in there. I concluded that my Keyrah is so much better in a C64 case and redundant on this Amiga 1200 MiSTer build, already having SNAC and BLISS functionality... Internal USB and you are good to go.
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Thank you to the hot swap answers!
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Excellent Alice video as well! Keep up the great work. For Mister, maybe a beginner's guide on adjusting video settings with the IO board for VGA vs RGB, or even ways to connect to the RGBi port of Commodore monitors like the 1084S or 1902?
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Sega Saturn question - I'm enjoying the MODE greatly, but simply would like to know about plugging/unplugging controllers SAFELY while the system is on- SPECIFICALLY pertaining to alternative controllers. I snagged some light guns for instance, but cannot navigate an ODE menu so easily with a trigger and start button. If playing alone, I have tested "House of the Dead" with a gamepad in player one control port and a lightgun in player two. Am I ok with launching a game with a gamepad and hot-swapping to a wheel or gun controller or is there a better way?
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This is an interesting story. Many say it is real and many say it is fake. I haven't read into it beyond such comments so have only what's presented thus far. If fake, it is a REALLY well done hoax and fun legend like a modern take on Polybius so I will share it all the same. The footage looks like someone made a rom hack of Mario 64, but whatever software was used to create would be fun to 'play' in an emulator or on an everdrive. I haven't seen that any 'rom' has been dumped that would allow any available videos existence from multiple uploaders (as addressed in the link). I would not be surprised if this inspires a trippy ACTUAL game of this that might be on par with Earthbound.
Just like Polybius, this story gets dark.
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On 11/24/2020 at 5:03 AM, CZroe said:I specifically said Nt Mini users were the only ones who could justify such an expectation for additional cores. It was about why people getting the Nt Mini and Nt Mini Noir could expect more cores than people getting Super Nt and Mega Sg could justifiably expect. Super Nt and Mega Sg users were never promised Intellivision or anything else extra. The fact that you were promised Intellivision, whether you got it or not, serves my point, since they never even hinted at such a thing for Super Nt and Mega Sg. Only Nt Mini customers can justify that expectation.
Perhaps it is splitting hairs perhaps deciding what is 'expected' vs. 'wishing', but were the Sega cores originally promised in the mix of alternate cores? I am happy for NT Mini owners now that they have them. However, if people knew this before, I bet it would have affected MegaSG sales a bit. In my case, nothing is expected of additional cores for the MegaSG, but it would be a nice gesture. If not, a reasonably AVAILABLE product that has us covered on the rarer cores would likely tone down some frustration.
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Wow, I'm bummed I had to be financially responsible during the world nonsense - I cancelled my pre-order but now am ok to buy one, but they aren't available anymore. The jailbreak github features seem to include SMS, SG-1000, and Gamegear cores so with the already expected included Coleco core, the NT mini noir is now also a MegaSG clone, but not as easy to use genesis controllers without some adapter. Plus you get a built in DAC. They may as well throw in the SNES core since they aren't selling it anymore. This is getting very close to the Zimba 3000 original vision.
I really hope the Mega-SG gets some of the obscure cores, especially having DB9 ports. I would buy a $200-ish version of an NT-mini-noir, especially if it included additional DB9 ports or custom adapters to the NES ports.
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So- this is a MUST have for Saturn and Dreamcast owners in my book. Beyond the advertises features of using modern Xbox, PS4 and Switch controllers, I just tested it with my RetroFighters BrawlerGen. I bought the USB version thinking it would be great for Mister and PC, but was bummed when a Sega port version came out for it thinking I'd have to buy ANOTHER controller with sega ports for games like Nights Into Dreams. Nope - this adapter is worth it for this alone to me. I 'liked' the brawlerGen USB controller but now ADORE that I can use it on the Saturn without the added expense of the Sega port version, AND I can use it on the Dreamcast! MadLittlePixel also did a video conforming you can use nearly any usb keyboard (I can use my preferred IBM Model M instead of buying the official Dreamcast keyboard I can't use elsewhere without yet another adapter). Saturn and Dreamcast fans using real hardware- BUY this thing and don't look back.
Now I think I will look into a USB based racing wheel that can replace the need for buying the Saturn/Dreamcast options. I am researching light guns that will do the same as well as fishing controllers. As for arcade fighting sticks, I am holding off on the awesome Saturn Virtua Fighter Stick until I see comparisons to the new December 2020 Sega one and compare to the new Atari dual stick.
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I've seen tons of videos on people's preferred gamepads of all time (Saturn), some for specific connections like the DB9 (Zipstick). For those that recently got some game consoles set up and are new to what's available, I'd love to see some videos or lists compiled of suggested peripherals like light guns, racing wheels, fishing controllers, and arcade sticks. If someone doesn't have the space for too many extra large controllers, it would be nice to pick ones that are most compatible with multiple systems, where one can spend good money on a true winner instead of many mediocre ones that just 'work.'
An example is that I see some 90's light guns that supported BOTH Saturn and PS1. Now add that we have blissbox and so many adapters to make other console's controllers work. I have the Wingman SD adapter now for the Saturn and Dreamcast - I'm left wondering if I should buy a Saturn light gun AND a Dreamcast one, or if a PS2/Xbox one is the better choice so one gun works on a CRT for three systems, etc. I am looking at the Virtua Stick for the Saturn, but wonder if I am better off getting some modern fight stick with real arcade parts so I can also use it on MISTER, and a Raspberry Pi. These are some examples.
Anyone have some good guides to skip the dust collectors and just go for the goods?
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For me: I'd like to get a CD-I player in working order. If you already hacked the chip and put in a new battery, great. Ideally, I'd like one of the more modern handheld/portable models with digital video built in but I am open to other options.
2nd. ACTION MAX - I'd like to contribute my 4 out of 5 STILL SEALED games to make a REDUMP level of excellence quality transfer for the community. The one game I'd need someone sell me or contribute to said project is Blue Thunder. I've had some communication from one holder of a still sealed copy but currently lost touch with them. I'd mail my still sealed copies in a heartbeat to someone like Bob at RETRORGB if it meant the community forever would gain from my collection. Please someone help me acquire this final title in sealed form. Even without a RETRORGB, I at least know of a pro I've worked with that could produce professional 'rips' of my vhs tapes.
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@Newsdee - WONDERFUL video, friend! So nice to put a voice to your words after so many years too. I hope everyone that reads my words checks out Newsdee's video.
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Good reminder Bruce! Yes, other than the 1.6 board revisions which should leave that cap in, all earlier ones I remove them from and have restored and saved maybe 6-7 OG XBOXs for people this year.
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I just got a Wingman SD adapter and will be happy to test devices/controllers on request. I have a MODE in a Saturn and a GDemu in a dreamcast. Also, I ask: I'm new to Saturn so what peripherals should I look out for? Control pads are one thing where I like to use original, but I'm not nostalgic for race wheels and light guns so any that work (I use CRTs) where I don't need separate ones for each system and other systems would be nice. I did try the new BrawlerGen controller with the analog stick on the Saturn... I only have the USB version and was hoping this device would help me not need to also buy the Genesis/Saturn version of the controller. I have not gotten it to work with the Saturn yet but need to read up on custom settings options etc.
On another note, if I love this adapter, I hope they make a dual 3DO and CDi version! Controllers for these systems aren't the best and IF you find one they are too expensive. Other than the 3do's headphone jack, I'd prefer using a Genesis or saturn controller.
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On 11/7/2020 at 8:28 AM, XtraSmiley said:Odd to throw that in as it's made by a rival company...
Respectfully, how are they 'rival' companies? Terraonion makes a NEC device and Sega CD Genesis/32x device that only works with original hardware (examples only- not limiting their product selection). Are they not co-existing companies selling slightly more than tenuously related products? My only reference was that Terraonion likely isn't that much larger if indeed at all than Analogue yet they got the goods made and sent. Analogue's product availability seems to be in much more red tape- I don't claim inside information and am just wondering why some products are able to complete a project to fruition while others are in overseas production hell for a while. Analogue is trying to make a Noir, a Pocket and also say there is a NEC clone coming. I'm not slamming analogue- just wondering how some companies get products made and others get delayed.
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I've been absent in this topic for too long. I have an U1MB and a Side 2. What does a Side 3 offer beyond my setup? I have other Ataris (400, 600xl, 800, XEGS) that might benefit from this, but prefer to put 'my best money forward' and waste the least.