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I honestly can't say, I based my decision to purchase the one in the video primarily on reviews and what "appeared" would work fine based on the specs. I knew, in the end, if it didn't work I could return it and try another one. So, I gave it a try and was pleasantly surprised that it worked really well the first time. But yes, several did look quite similar and very well may be simply re-branded. One thing I should have mentioned in the videos is the configurability of the adapter. After I connected it, I simply pressed on a few buttons to get the proper resolution setup for my monitor. Overall, it's an impressive device for ~$15.

Thanks to discgolfer72, my nanoPEB now has a case! I can't thank him enough for his work on the 3D printed model!

My son and I had so much fun building it! We (actually I) found it by the side of a dumpster when I went to recycle some cans (I do that mostly to show the kids how to care for our environment and usually take them with me - but not this day). When I saw that (and 2 others) sitting beside the dumpster I knew I had to find room for at least one of them. Took it home, rebuilt it with my son's help and man we have a blast with it. Probably more so for me, I play it several times a week- mostly Millipede after adding a trackball (after thought). Here's a video I made from my cellphone (not that great) from when he and I were putting it together if you want to see the whole story https://youtu.be/TT6iFCWC5_M

Ah ha, FireFox let me post but Chrome wasn't allowing it. Here are the pics. from my 3D print I used a drill to create the rest of the holes needed for the screws. I drilled 4, but only assembled 2 screws for now. Thank you so much discgolfer72 for your model!!!!

So, I'm going to be away for a few weeks (more than a few) and away from my home-base where I can record new videos. So, in this thread I wanted to post those videos that have been created in the past couple weeks. I will be creating more, I know in the last video it appears it's the last, but it isn't, I just knew I'd be away for several weeks (i.e. 5ish due to work assignment out of town ). I have more ideas after this series that I want to develop but I won't be able to for at least a month and I have new items on order that have not arrived to review. So, it's not the end of the TI 99/4a Wagner's TechTalk videos. If you haven't seen these, I hope you take the opportunity to look around and hopefully it will be fun/helpful for you. Please comment below with any recommendations and I'll do my best to add them when I return in late April (I will have internet access, just not the ability to create new TI content as my TI will be at home and I won't be). Best to all! -Jon Part I - TI 99/4a Home Computer Introduction and History - Part I https://youtu.be/mFZgnH32Kag Part II - AWESOME TI 99/4a Upgrades - the nanoPEB - Part II https://youtu.be/hsQD0i4pZFk Part III - Preparing and Managing the nanoPEB CF Card with TI99dir - Part III https://youtu.be/cJ5v9d3LeJg Part IV - TI-99/4A Part IV - Various Upgrades: Video converters, TI99Sim, FlashRom99 and more! https://youtu.be/-0bffE-61qo

I had some issues with ABS warping pretty bad, but wound up switching to PLA and my print finished about 1 hour ago. I fully assembled it in the NanoPEB (attached to a speech synthesizer) and it worked well. I did remove the sliding clips on the speech synthesizer such that it would fit properly. I have a few SS's, so it wasn't a big deal for me. For others, it may be. But, it worked great! I took some pictures, but not sure how to upload/post them here.

Thank you to everyone who's been watching the Wagner's TechTalk TI-99/4a Video Series. In this final installment, we'll discover how to replace the TI monitor with a VGA or HDMI monitor. We'll also take a quick look at the TI99Sim running on the Raspberry Pi. Finally, we'll see just how to consolidate a large collection of TI solid state cartridges into the FlashROM99. I hope you have enjoyed this series and that it has been helpful or at least fun to watch. It certainly has been fun to create and catch up on new ways of using this fantastic little machine. I'll keep an eye on the views of these videos and if it seems folks want more, we'll see about making that happen. So like/share/comment, if you wish. https://youtu.be/-0bffE-61qo Referenced Videos: RetroPie Bartop Base build: RetroPie Arcade Restore:

Sorry for not posting back, I had my splicer settings set wrong, I had a bit of a mess as a result -unrelated to your models Re-printing with your latest .stl's tonight.

The nanoPEB is an awesome upgrade for TI 99/4a. If your CF card is in need of an upgrade (or is missing/damaged), you'll need to know how to create a new image for the nanoPEB. You may also want to know how to easily copy new TI disk images to your CF volumes, this video will show you how easy it is to do all of this! So sit back, grab your favorite beverage and let's do this. https://youtu.be/cJ5v9d3LeJg

https://youtu.be/hsQD0i4pZFk This video discusses the nanoPEB. It is a small and silent device which provides many features that most TI user's would have purchased in the early 1980's, such as: 32k Memory expansion, 3 emulated virtual disk drives and an RS-232 port. The video covers some common sites where you may be able to find a nanoPEB, how to install it, mount the virtual disks and a brief introduction to the CF7 Manager. Please subscribe if you enjoy this video, more will be released in the coming weeks. If you like this video, you won't want to miss what's coming next!

Thank you for all the suggestions and responses here! I'll read up on what has been mentioned, some of this stuff I've not heard of

Just wondering how others are duping copies of their existing TI 5.25" Floppies to volumes used for the nanoPEB? I imagine one way would be to connect the original PEB, then use an RS-232 data transfer to the PC using some software to receive the TI disk and store it on the PC HD. But, I was wondering if there was an easier way? I was looking for a 5.25" USB floppy drive, but apparently noone ever made them (I have a USB 3.5" but obviously not much use for the TI). Are there adapter/sleds that allow 5.25" USB connections to occur? Maybe there is another way that just isn't obvious to me. TIA

Made some progress the past couple of nights on this next upcoming video. Really want to thank Todd W. for his help last night correcting my goof on my nanoPEB (working perfectly now). Opry99er, watched several of your videos this evening Awesome stuff!! I've learned quite a bit lately, connected my TI to a VGA/HDMI monitor/TV (two separate adapters), learned how to better utilize my nanoPEB, got the MegaDemo running (awesome!) and have had a blast with the FlashRom99. Aside from all that, I also have had the TI 99 Sim running on my restored full-size Arcade cabinet my son and I built (running RetroPie) for about a year now. I have a few more things I need to experiment with before the next video, primarily the RS-232 w a null-modem cable attached (I have it, just haven't worked with it yet -this weekend for sure). So, the next video will be out in a week or two and it will be pretty interesting what my system looks like after all these upgrades/modifications and a few surprises. I'd post pictures here, but I haven't figured out why I don't seem to be able to do that -likely a newbie thing. So, video coming soon and I hope you enjoy it! Still much more to explore, I don't yet have the FA18 board but seriously considering that in the near future. I have a few more options on order but may have to wait for a Part III for this series. Having fun and wanting to share with others that may be re-visiting the TI such as myself. In my younger years, I was an avid TI Enthusiast (helped with a TI UG in Arkansas) and knew someday I'd be back into it. So I stored all my stuff in the attic, a time capsule, if you will -which has been recently opened. I've forgotten some of it, but it quickly comes back the more I mess around with it Loving this forum and the comradery among you all! Have a wonderful day Jon - a.k.a Wagner's TechTalk.

Just curious if there will be any nanoPEB's coming back in stock? I have one, but since they are so hard to find I'd like to get a backup

Awesome, thank you! I just sliced it and it's printing now. Hopefully, in about 5 hours it will be done. I used 25% infill using ABS.

Looks awesome, great job! I was going to design one for my nanoPEB but glad you've already got an excellent start to it. If you need another tester, I have a FlashForge Creator Pro and a nanoPEB here, I'd be happy to run a test print here if you want/need.

Now that's one pimped-out PEB

Thanks everyone! I'm very happy to be here and to have been pointed to this site, tons of great info. Y'all are awesome! (Perhaps you've noticed a slight southern accent - lol)

Found the code below on the TI 99er facebook page (link here) and made a short video of it running in the Classic 99 emulator. I was totally blown away, this is running in TI-Basic with a hack that includes some assy. code. I did not write this code, it's very impressive whoever did! https://youtu.be/oRQtdoRmYxs The code: 100 FOR I=1 TO 128 110 READ J 120 A$=A$&CHR$(J) 130 NEXT I 140 FOR I=1 TO 102 150 READ J 160 Z$=Z$&CHR$(J) 170 NEXT I 180 DATA 0,0,2,224,131,160,198,12,4,217,194,58,194,90,162,213,215,224,131,183,197,198,215,203,208,30,216,30 190 DATA 131,161,2,2,0,100,16,11,0,0,0,0,0,200,0,0,0,0,53,103,0,0,0,0,192,59,192,155,96,128,2,11,131 200 DATA 0,192,75,2,12,220,94,215,224,131,161,5,194,215,192,16,0,4,140,6,2,22,253,4,91,152,32,131,115,131 210 DATA 179,22,251,16,209,131,62,192,59,131,126,131,114,131,196,131,48,0,6,0,104,140,0,136,0,140,2,0,0,0 220 DATA 0,131,160,77,0,39,227,2,3,131,138,130,72,21,43,2,1,131,168,192,8,2,40,0,4,5,194,6,147,192,5,6 230 DATA 147,2,134,154,32,22,242,5,133,4,202,4,199,2,42,255,250,5,133,192,5,6,1,4,198,7,2,6,147,2,38 240 DATA 255,223,23,228,192,10,10,6,225,198,2,138,255,250,19,239,7,2,192,4,5,132,2,12,215,113,6,160 250 DATA 131,142,6,1,10,135,5,202,16,230,6,160,131,126,27,2,27,106 260 OPEN #1:A$ 23296 REM U!!%Y)0'"/#$S!)#AV,)%I05V`)#AI.A&PT)-I0!V`)1!.@SQ(,89)/D"9%7`.@"!A-9!.@SQ108119$&PX8Q2!!V`)1!.>""A17 23371 REM `1;AAXY<;BO1Y)%#A!;#`Y-$B$;&%9@9D!"9`1"!9!4$"=0"1Q8&Q15&R-'%"=9##1#!!AI!9!)(!.-##!#D"K#$@BO3'`9#!(A! 23446 REM I=12!Q+(!1!2!A5%I=3C"B%$!IA!Q"%#"1;C"K*$%1-#C1%!%1)&![*$II52!Q++!-!2!A5&II5#!9/O!A)!"A)-VX%'I)//!C!! 23521 REM #!+!?I!7VQ)!.`D)!).U"K#$@BPY('A#!9.UJ'!!%M!2!I![A"9%"K#$@BV'(<)#!9/O!A)!"A;AAYI%R!)&!!("B=$(#I/AS'(*1 23596 REM &A%(""5#"15&"W)+&1)&"A5)Q+#$RB9(!A)>;[A#A]!4`=#AA]!+QA)")!#!1B1"Q)()!I.W"K#$@BRK(.1#!9/ZQQI+8/-+!ET` 23671 REM "[-*Q!E#1!!(9Q$8U1),A!$8T!M,]N\!#>@2!GR!!.@-!CTA!.>,#I$8U;!+V]Q#<%!!EJY7"A<-V]Q'T.@-VW#$>I$!&A1'I)._ 23746 REM (.9>2-%%%1/C27%)%-WCBK%(%-I$!!!#!Q!!!!)!"1!#!Y/K"-1#$!!E--!#$!!'"Q)W!A6#Y1,-QA)A`Q!9]Q)'A]A+'"=-!A?$ 23821 REM RM!7&AE(&M!8%Q)%VR!%R?#$Q"!"".9#+O]!&A%%'M%%&A1'I)._'`A=;.@AA^1%Y)07V_#$V2$-!A)!#A4%"A17`A9#&PQ#!9/G 23896 REM Q##$Q!)A(7M4`=#!%1-#1A!(%!)#9P`YT%)#A9/O&P,)!)0!!A![?!)#!!9'I)/+!A!!1!;AAVI#!!"A"K#$7A;AAXY<EBPWV]!' 23971 REM Q.@!"M!#!BA!VU!'!B<^"&M

I have it running on my RPi3, works well. The trick for me was to make sure all the files are named "exactly" like what was shown on the TI page. I had one fine where the file extension was lowercase instead of upper (or vicea versa). As soon as I renamed the file, restarted emulationstation (I'm using RetroPie), it worked. Hope this helps.

This is my first post here, happy to have found it (thanks Gregory)! The TI-99/4a was my first computer, I spent countless hours on it when I was about 14ish. It was this machine that helped me decide what I wanted to do later in life, Software Engineering. Recently, I brought all my TI stuff down from the attic and have been having a great time going through my stuff but also catching up on a lot that I've missed over the years. I've had so much fun, I decided to create a video series on the TI-99/4a, below is the first episode : TI 99/4a Home Computer - Part I https://youtu.be/mFZgnH32Kag I'm working on the second episode, which will likely be much longer. Here's a list of things I'm planning in this next video (or two, depending on how long it turns out in the edit room) : Next Episode ideas 1) Connecting the TI cassette cable to the output jack of a PC/Raspberry Pi to transfer a program to the TI. 2) Connecting the TI via an RCA Cable to an HDMI converter to display on an HD TV 3) Using a nanoPEB to load/run programs 4) Using a null modem cable between an RS-232 port/PC/RPi to transfer data between the two 5) Using the FlashRom99 to run carts Obviously, the next video will get a bit more technical but not so much so that it will be too boring. At least, that's the plan. If you have recommendations for segments you think should be included, please post below. I hope to release Part II here in about a week or two. Please like/subscribe if you enjoy this video. I won't be shy, I'd like to someday be able to monetize my YouTube videos such that it can help fund my addiction to technology ps. I also have a Wagner's TechTalk page https://www.facebook.com/jwagnertech . There I have videos about building RPi arcade cabinets, a custom robot my son and I built, an LED face for Alexa (works via bluetooth), etc.