+chicgamer Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Got my GDEMU today! Though something was wrong at first, because I couldn't get it to work (handy hint: don't overtighten the screw that holds the board down). The GDMenu is working really well for me so far, except that, understandably, it can't present the names of homebrew games. Would be nice if you could include a text file in each folder that the menu would reference for the game title, but still, I'm really happy with the current solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenegg Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 (handy hint: don't overtighten the screw that holds the board down) I'm surprised you got the screw to go in that far. The screw was so tight in the systems I've seen, that they could only go in a couple of threads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+remowilliams Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 The onscreen image selection is awesome, huge thanks to Deunan for adding the button support to the FW. Now I think I'll extend the SD slot out to one of the case sides and it'll all be perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+chicgamer Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 I'm surprised you got the screw to go in that far. I'm gifted like that. I was so scared at first that I had someone destroyed the GDEMU. I've managed to install some mods that require soldering. It would have been shameful if I couldn't manage one that just plugs in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chart45 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 i miss this hope he will make the 3 run and succed in the tg16 drive is there a way to contact him or a mailing list or only his blog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenegg Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Just check his blog. Don't bother reaching out to him until he announces pre-orders are open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+remowilliams Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Since we're on the GDEMU subject and there's a number of folks here who have one - what (if anything) have you done in respect to the change in airflow/cooling presented by replacing the GDROM? Personally I drilled a series of holes in a diamond pattern along the left side of the case. Having done a whole bunch of 'touch tests' (since my IR thermo is broken :/) and playing around with various permutations of airflow modifiers, this does seem to be a decent way to keep the temps reasonable. i.e. pass the 'touch test' - probably around 130F at the highest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+chicgamer Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Since we're on the GDEMU subject and there's a number of folks here who have one - what (if anything) have you done in respect to the change in airflow/cooling presented by replacing the GDROM? Personally I drilled a series of holes in a diamond pattern along the left side of the case. Having done a whole bunch of 'touch tests' (since my IR thermo is broken :/) and playing around with various permutations of airflow modifiers, this does seem to be a decent way to keep the temps reasonable. i.e. pass the 'touch test' - probably around 130F at the highest. I haven't done anything like this, but I think I need to. My Dreamcast keeps freezing after being on for a while (less than an hour), and I don't recall it ever doing this prior to installing the GDEMU. My guess is that it is overheating. I was considering picking up another Dreamcast to try out to see if it is my console or the GDEMU causing the issue, but maybe I should try adding additional ventilation first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+remowilliams Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I haven't done anything like this, but I think I need to. My Dreamcast keeps freezing after being on for a while (less than an hour), and I don't recall it ever doing this prior to installing the GDEMU. My guess is that it is overheating. I was considering picking up another Dreamcast to try out to see if it is my console or the GDEMU causing the issue, but maybe I should try adding additional ventilation first. The removal of the GDROM does alter the way the internal airflow was designed to work very significantly, and from my tests I wouldn't want to run the Dreamcast without some form of modification to the airflow. With my modded case (and the main disc door shut of course ) I've let Crazy Taxi and several other games run for 24+ hour periods without seeing any issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+chicgamer Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 The removal of the GDROM does alter the way the internal airflow was designed to work very significantly, and from my tests I wouldn't want to run the Dreamcast without some form of modification to the airflow. With my modded case (and the main disc door shut of course ) I've let Crazy Taxi and several other games run for 24+ hour periods without seeing any issues. Would you consider sharing pics of how you modded the case of your Dreamcast (via IM if you don't want to post here)? I'm definitely going to try to alter the case to see if that fixes my issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhcocker Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Would you consider sharing pics of how you modded the case of your Dreamcast (via IM if you don't want to post here)? I'm definitely going to try to alter the case to see if that fixes my issue. I'd like to see some pics of this as well if you don't mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenegg Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 The removal of the GDROM does alter the way the internal airflow was designed to work very significantly, and from my tests I wouldn't want to run the Dreamcast without some form of modification to the airflow. What tests did you do? I checked temps on my system and there was no real difference with the drive removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+remowilliams Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 What tests did you do? I checked temps on my system and there was no real difference with the drive removed. Just testing of different permutations (case on, case off, different games over time, gdrom in/out, lid open/closed, solid case, drilled case, a few cardboard inserts of different types) to see if I could determine (again by touch, since the IR thermo needs replacing) differences in temperature in different areas of the system i.e. power supply and different points around the main shielding. By eyeballing the stock state you can see that the GDROM unit blocks most of the direct airflow from the rear case intake vents, and that if this was not the case the power supply would likely get little or no cooling. Before settling on the modification I did there were often parts of the system that were too hot to be touched or for very long, again estimating probably 140F+ After the modification even after several hours, there is no part of the unit that is too hot to be touched and have your fingers remain there. Word of warning folks - don't try doing this if you aren't aware of what areas you should not be touching with the unit plugged in and powered on... Now I don't know what the upper heat thresholds of the system components are, so I'm not saying anything I did is necessary. I'm simply saying that through observation I noticed some big differences, and that the end result is the coolest of the various permutations and what I'm personally most comfortable with for the systems sake. Would you consider sharing pics of how you modded the case of your Dreamcast (via IM if you don't want to post here)? I'm definitely going to try to alter the case to see if that fixes my issue. It's nothing fancy, but sure 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+chicgamer Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Looks good to me! Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XC-3730C Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I really hope another run of these is available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg2600 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Get read to toss those EZ Flash IV's into the trash? https://twitter.com/krikzz/status/515682206577348608 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsychedelicShaman Posted September 27, 2014 Author Share Posted September 27, 2014 Awww yeah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+remowilliams Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 i miss this hope he will make the 3 run and succed in the tg16 drive I really hope another run of these is available. Deunan announced a third run on his blog. Watch it very closely if you want to get in on it. Get read to toss those EZ Flash IV's into the trash? Yeah, nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Dart Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 I'm having trouble rationalizing replacing a $40 flash cart with an $80 one. Help? What's wrong with an EZ Flash? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenegg Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Hmmmm ... Maybe I'll hold off ordering the ED64 v3 until this cart gets released. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chart45 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Deunan announced a third run on his blog. Watch it very closely if you want to get in on it. Yeah, nice! im on it i subscribe to his blog so i should be notified when he post more update ill get the saturn and the pc engine too thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg2600 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I'm having trouble rationalizing replacing a $40 flash cart with an $80 one. Help? What's wrong with an EZ Flash? The GUI is a chore to navigate, it has limits to # of files in a folder, and doesn't run all games smoothly. For $40 it's a good unit, but I trust Krikzz could make something far better. To each his/her own, but I personally hated the GUI. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg2600 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Still being developed (in China) is the Sarooo Saturn cart. www.sarooo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chart45 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 yeaaaaa but at lease ill be able to read what deunan write about his saturn project and spec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby105 Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I'm having trouble rationalizing replacing a $40 flash cart with an $80 one. Help? What's wrong with an EZ Flash? 2GB card limit on the EZ Flash IV as well. The new one should be able to hold a bit more. Also, it'll hopefully be around $65 with a group buy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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