NISMOPC

Ebay. Seller was 813sellsitall7

Got it. LOL! This is probably the best [email protected] gadget I have in my collection now. Putting my USBSIO2PC on the shelf...

UH... I feel like a turd. How the heck do I boot from another device? 1050 floppy, etc. Always wants to auto boot to SDrive-Max D:0 Diode is inline.

I went for it and... ...it worked! I definitely like that all the wires are tightly soldered in one location. Now to work on getting a case.

Curious question: Is there any reason why I should not use the following locations with red arrows for the SIO instead of the headers on either side? Seems to me that it would be slightly cleaner to solder the RX, TX, +5V and Gnd locations near the A5 on the PCB instead of stretched out across the other duplicate locations.

Manual: http://pan.baidu.com/s/1gd31pqN

Received replacement TFT screen and all is good. Next step is to solder the SIO cable and have a case printed for it. On the left is the HX8347G that came with the UNO R3 as a kit ($17.31), on the right is the ILI9341 ($12.95). I was unable to get the HX8347G TFT to work and there is not much support for it from seller or the link the seller provided. So I ordered a ILI9341 compatible TFT and it arrived today. It even came with a "USER MANUAI" and a stylus. Within minutes of opening the package, slapping the TFT on the UNO board and updating eeprom, I've got a working SDrive-MAX.

Estimated delivery is today by 8PM. Not holding my breath on the USPS delivery. Says currently in transit to destination...

Might be a dumb question, but with these cheap Chinese TFT screens anything is possible. Is there a way to tell if it's using 8bit or not? No documentation came with the screen and of course there isn't much for support online either. Thanks

Received email from Hyperkin today. They asked that I send them a copy of the invoice to speed up the process. Not sure why, because I gave them the invoice #, but I did as they asked. Looking forward to the replacement.

No. I also sent email to ebay seller with issue. They had me try running some things on it to see if it worked. Couldn't get any of them to run. I ordered a ILI9341 compatible TFT that will be here tomorrow. Will test that. If it works, I'm going to request a refund or a replacement for the other TFT screen. I'll update this post tomorrow.

THANK YOU!!!!!! I must have overlooked that! OK, so I flashed the correct atmega328-hx8347g hex files using SDrive.bat. The screen does show successfully with the cross hair for callibration, but it does not sense touch. So I am currently stuck at the calibration screen and unable to go any farther at the moment. I am using Windows10 and intially flashed with Xloader, but then ran the bat to overwrite Eeprom. Hate to muddy up this thread, but looking for some support and/or direction.

Just an informative post so you don't do what I did. Got my eBay UNO R3 + 2.8" TFT combo today from https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-set-UNO-R3-ATmega328P-Development-Board-Touch-Screen-Shield-for-Arduino/292243532939 With excitement I opened the package and was immediately bummed... ...took a look at the TFT and realized it wasn't the one in the picture (this one has home, mail, phone, music, etc touchscreen). Went to www.mcufriend.com and saw that this is a HX8347G. Quick Google search and this came up ==> Chip ID: 0x7575 = HX8347G LCD driver I took a chance at $17.31 shipped for the combo and didn't pay off in the end. Still need to purchase the correct ILI9341 compatible LCD. Pictures. (Nice package, just wrong LCD)

Weekend bump...

Weekend bump...

I was wondering about that! I used the 1N914 for my USB SIO2PC that I made and when I saw this one required the 1N4148, I was slightly confused. My board and screen should be here any day now. I have both diodes, but think I will stick with the 1N914... ...even thought the 1N4148 is supposed to be an improved version of the 1N914 and can be used in place of it?!?!

I'd agree that all of the Retron77 posts should/could be consolidated into it's own Sub-Forum...

I am adding these images to show the full damage of the joystick. Since I know Hyperkin is/was responding to some forum posts, this might also provide them more details into their flawed units. Overall build of joystick seemed good, but I see two area's of improvement. Use of proper flexible joystick insert and larger nubs to contact the tactical buttons. The criss/cross pattern of the nubs (small posts) are not very precise. This appears to be the reason one of the buttons is destroyed and the other dented pretty bad. The joystick insert cracked between the location of the two damaged tactile buttons assuming the nubs were misaligned after it cracked causing the further damage. Top of unit: Bottom of unit: Fully disassembled: Joystick insert cracked: Completely destroyed tactile button: Dented tactile button:

Hyperkin responded to my email (included details and video of broken joystick) Back story: http://atariage.com/...n-77/?p=4067502 They provided two options were given: 1. They can replace the joystick with a CirKa A77 Item Number #M07210 (Not branded by Hyperkin and not warrantied) 2. Then can replace the joystick with the "upgraded" version Hyperkin joystick, but will not be available until Fall (ETA October 2018) I opted for option 2, because I feel that since I paid for a working unit, I should have a working unit. So far their customer service response is top notch and I look forward to getting the upgrade. Still bummed the original broke within 30 mins of receiving it, but willing to be patient since this is a new item that was highly anticipated.

All I did was copy the *.bin file to the games folder. Worked without any issues. What are you having issues with.

I no longer need the 850 interface. Recently replaced it with an ICD P:R:. It is in excellent condition and works perfectly. Comes with original power supply and the original manual that was hole punched so I placed it in a binder. I received the 835 Modem in a lot I purchased a while ago and purchase the power supply separately to go with it. The unit powers on, but I am unable to do any further testing. No manual is included with the modem. Appears to be in great condition, but has yellowed slightly from age. PM me if interested. Thank you... $150 shipped (USA only) OBO

I initially bought this thinking I would master this unit and use it to connect my Atari 8-bits online. After some attempt at understanding how this unit works, I honestly felt like I made the wrong decision and was unable to learn how to use it. Eventually went to a 850 interface and now a ICD P:R: When I bought it, it was listed as open box new. It appears to be in excellent condition and powers up as it should. I was never able to figure out the configuration for my Atari's. No manual or CD comes with the unit. It did not come with it when I bought it. $50 shipped (USA only) PM me if interested. Thank you

Waiting for a response from Hyperkin. I spoke with a support person (Leslie) on the phone (909)-397-8788 and sent an email to [email protected] with details regarding the damage per her request. Appears to be the same insert design as Atari. Wonder if the Atari insert would work.

HARMONY DOES NOT WORK

Not sure which joystick you got, but I received mine today and was testing out games when my joystick broke. http://atariage.com/forums/topic/266544-retron-77/?p=4067502 Be careful with it while reviewing.