sage Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 i'm using x-cart, so i wouldn't know how flashcart works, but even if this was intended for developers, i can't see a reason to make it as user-friendly as possible faster development turns faster results you are just so right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GadgetUK Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 see, and i have only high-school finnished... Same here and i've not done too bad career wise, there's an aweful lot to be said for determination and self belief. The academic route is not all its cracked up to be - not enough practical and too much theory for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmetal88 Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Same here and i've not done too bad career wise, there's an aweful lot to be said for determination and self belief. The academic route is not all its cracked up to be - not enough practical and too much theory for me. That's what I like about being in an Engineering Technology program rather than an Engineering program. Yeah, we have to learn the theory, but we spend a hell of a lot more time in the lab actually messing with the stuff and figuring things out for ourselves than those who are in traditional Engineering programs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmetal88 Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 see, and i have only high-school finnished... Heh, the most complex thing I had done with a logic circuit prior to starting this program was to build a simple address decoder so I could interface a 512K SRAM chip with my PCjr. I probably could have figured out more on my own, but in this area, you can't really get a job in the electronics design industry without a 4-year degree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GadgetUK Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Yes, it depends what route you want to take. There are plenty of places that would employ you based on experience alone but these days it can be harder to get that first proper job in order to get the experience to start with, at least unless you are qualified. I never did a degree in Electonic Engineering, yet i've repaired numerous items (PC's, laptops, monitors, power supplies, LNB's, audio amps, car stereos, etc etc) for people that HAVE a degree in Electronic Engineering - I kid you not! That says a lot for practical vs theory in the repair sector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
com64 Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 I actually just sold both my Atari Lynx 1 and 2 consoles and I might end up buying a couple new ones. I never thought I'd get to play the Lynx on a nice screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candle Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share Posted April 19, 2013 well i wasn't able to do much today because courier came after 6pm - quite late, and i was pretty tired, but at least i can show you this: somehow mouting holes don't have right dimensions - they supposed to be 2.7x5mm slots, pcb house did it the other way around but i can fix it with a washer.... belive or not, but this is almost fully assembled unit - only one part is missing rest of empty spaces are for "economy" version, that appeard to be not so economy anyways Sebastian 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adolobe Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael David Morsette Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Love it. Great work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emehr Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Very nice. I'm definitely in for one or two of these when they become available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uzumaki Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 (edited) Defiantly nice. Like candle said, it looks like the video out is on top of the board (when holding Lynx upright) and could be left in without cutting open a port in Lynx shell for people who only wants new LCD and not TV out feature. With the replacement LCD, there will be some empty space between LCD board and the main board. That leaves a fair bit of extra room for other mods. Including my hack to add PSX controller support to Lynx here: http://atariage.com/...nsoles-cheaply/ made yet another minor adjustment, any PSX and PSOne in digital mode should work now. Earlier my PSOne dual shock wouldn't work at all, only the original digital controller. It won't work with PS2 at this time but that's probably due to difference in timing or something, I haven't bothered to add PS2 support anyhow as I have about a dozen PSOne controllers to play with EDIT: I did a quick peek at PS2 library, the data is different than PSX controller. Which means I'd either have to merge the 2 libraries and add a routine to try and detect if it's PS2 or older controller or make a separate PS2 only support. Blah I'll stick with PS1 only support Edited April 19, 2013 by Uzumaki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GadgetUK Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Oh wow!!! How did I miss this update!?!?! Looking great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DarkLord Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Wow, this project has come a long way. I'm still in for one replacement screen. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulianFroilan Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 I've never posted before but had to say great job! Depending on my budget I may be interested in one of these as well. Keep up the good work Candle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
im_reg Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Truly amazing work. Mind blowing actually. Fingers still crossed for production run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_lynx1989 Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 (edited) This is looking great here! Thank you. Uh,my only concern is,I think,that it is also starting to look rather expensive and most folks haven't recognized that fact yet...... The boards look fantastic!The screen looks really great installed and seems to fit very well,too.Just my thoughts are that this is looking like only a thing a diehard Lynx owner like me out there would want to do a Lynx unit they have.Also,most Lynx owners I've run into don't even know how to open up or service their unit(s) like I have done for myself and others that have asked me to service or clean theirs.Just a thought. The componentry is looking a little on the side of the Neo Geo Gold or the PSVITA and may scare many folks off with the complexity of it on the surface.Many may want a turn-key unit from Best Electronics,B&C ComputerVisions,Video 61,Songbird or from Tursi to avoid personal hassles but,there you're starting to get into a retail environment and you'll be starting to limit your audience quite a bit from a selling standpoint.A $150/200 dollar premium on top of a new or reconditioned Lynx unit will be more than most folks shopping with B&C and etc.will probably be willing to swallow to get a supposed Lynx 2.5 or whatever here.It won't be a problem for us Do-It-Yourself types out there like me. Most aren't that type of owner/user in my experience though with Lynxes or other units out there.After the prototyping stage things may change some on this but,I think we'll need a run of at least 500 units if a productioin run happens from Tursi (or someone else) to make this a viable thing for all to swallow that could potentially buy a kit or a ready made unit.Just my 2 cents worth on a pretty nice project so far. Edited April 19, 2013 by chris_lynx1989 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candle Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share Posted April 19, 2013 toolset required to fit this upgrade is: 1) screwdriver end of list okay, i'm a bit streching here truth is, you need two screwdrivers - philips size 2 and philips size 1... 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolfman Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 toolset required to fit this upgrade is: 1) screwdriver end of list okay, i'm a bit streching here truth is, you need two screwdrivers - philips size 2 and philips size 1... Cool understatement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+remowilliams Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 toolset required to fit this upgrade is: 1) screwdriver end of list okay, i'm a bit streching here truth is, you need two screwdrivers - philips size 2 and philips size 1... First you say one screwdriver, then you double the requirements! That's just going too far! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roland p Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 The boards look great! I just have one question, does/will it support 1:1 framerate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_lynx1989 Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 toolset required to fit this upgrade is: 1) screwdriver end of list okay, i'm a bit streching here truth is, you need two screwdrivers - philips size 2 and philips size 1... Yes,I know that fact,man. That fact is,most folks out there are machanically inept about many things. Have you not noticed?Most are not Do-It-Yourselfers out there on things like me and you. I'm not afraid to tear down a car or a Lynx or a VCR or whatever is needed to get it done and serviced.Why do you think service centers exist for in or out of warranty items? Most people have no idea what to do or where to start on their stuff. Many also don't care or want know how,either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_lynx1989 Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Cool understatement. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emehr Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Yes,I know that fact,man. That fact is,most folks out there are machanically inept about many things. Have you not noticed?Most are not Do-It-Yourselfers out there on things like me and you. I'm not afraid to tear down a car or a Lynx or a VCR or whatever is needed to get it done and serviced.Why do you think service centers exist for in or out of warranty items? Most people have no idea what to do or where to start on their stuff. Many also don't care or want know how,either. Subtlety is dead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
108 Stars Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 For people who don't want to open their Lynxes themselves I am sure some chaps from the community will offer their service for shipping costs and a few bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_lynx1989 Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Subtlety is dead. Really??Wow.LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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