blahjedi Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 ALL online stores have the newest firmware at present. I don't suppose there's any Australian-based stores carrying it at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveC1964 Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 (edited) ALL online stores have the newest firmware at present. Indeed I planned a portable ATARI 2600 (original hardware with 6507 CPU or optional with 6502 CPU) with my own LCD mod 2 years ago, but haven't finished it yet. If some interest please let me know. I would be very interested in a portable 2600 with your screen mod. I made this separate thread below here so as to not hijack this one. I was going to design a case for one that even has a paddle controller in it. I wanted to portable-ize a 2600 but the screen interface is holding me back. I don't want crappy composite so that makes difficult. I will look into getting and doing your Lynx screen mod for now. http://atariage.com/forums/topic/268497-building-the-ultimate-2600-portable/ Edited August 4, 2017 by DaveC1964 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McWill Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 I don't suppose there's any Australian-based stores carrying it at all? Retrofix Australia has also my mod kits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blahjedi Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 Retrofix Australia has also my mod kits Thanks for the heads up! Sadly they don't sell them separately by the looks of things. Will have to hit up Console5 I'd say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveC1964 Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 (edited) I just ordered from Console5 as they are close. Hopefully I will get it soon, then the fun begins. Edited August 5, 2017 by DaveC1964 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slibocker Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 I just got my modified Game Gear and Lynx II back from the magical work done by McWill and I'm amazed at how much better these systems are with the new LCD screens. I cannot say enough how much it's worth it to get the clearer screen. It's literally like getting a brand new system. My vision is fairly terrible normally and with the older screens on the Lynx and Game Gear, the systems were pretty much unplayable for me before this modification. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveC1964 Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 (edited) Yes, they are tested very thoroughly and have no bad pixels, because I also hate it to have bad pixels. All LCDs are tested twice. But the LCD can be exchanged if they are damaged or so. Yes, you can select scanlines/retro style by pressing the backlight button on the LYNX-II and by turning the backlight thumbwheel on the LYNX-I. The scanlines have 50% brightness. Ok I just received the LCD mod. I see that everyone is using the GND under the ribbon connector for the mod. For me that is a bit dangerous because if I slip it will be absolutely curtains for the ribbon cable. I rather not mess with removing the LCD ribbon and stressing it. Can I use the GND that is near the VGA pads? Isn't GND all the same? I want to make sure it is before I use that easier to access solder point as no one seems to do it in their mod. I won't be using the VGA out if that matters. Thanks. Edited August 8, 2017 by DaveC1964 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McWill Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Yes, you also can use GND at the VGA out. It's the same rail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynxHandyCaster Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 (edited) Please forgive me if this has been answered elsewhere in the thread: What kind of extra battery life for the Lynx does the McWill screen mod provide? MillipedeMan www.tubetunes.net EAT SLEEP LYNX REPEAT Edited August 11, 2017 by MillipedeMan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+remowilliams Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 What kind of extra battery life for the Lynx does the McWill screen mod provide? Not a comprehensive answer by any means but.. http://atariage.com/forums/topic/233632-lynx-lcd-replacementvga-out-by-mcwill/?view=findpost&p=3200067 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McWill Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Please forgive me if this has been answered elsewhere in the thread: What kind of extra battery life for the Lynx does the McWill screen mod provide? MillipedeMan www.tubetunes.net No problem The battery life is about the same as before, because the PCB has more power consumption and the LCD less power consumption. But with better viewing experience 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEFF31 Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Had McWill mod 2 Game Gears and a Lynx. I've only had time to check the GG's... WOW! Fantastic improvement (I still have a working non-upgraded unit - won't be playing it!). If you're into GG and can't do electronics work then I'd highly recommend this upgrade from him - worth every penny I spent (and yes it is rather expensive). Jeff PS hope to check out the upgraded Lynx in a day or so (Poo - had to work the weekend) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrealer Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Pm'd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmetal88 Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Quick question for others using the McWill display: Have any of you guys noticed screen tearing on the McWill display? I've been catching an effect that looks a bit like screen tearing when I move horizontally in Chip's Challenge. I suppose it could've always been there, but perhaps masked by the low contrast on the original LCD, but I've noticed it's not present in the Handy emulator.It's a small complaint, really, as it's still much more pleasant to use than the original LCD, I was just wondering if anyone else had noticed that, or I guess more importantly, if anyone had noticed anything similar happening with the original hardware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollowShots78 Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 I am looking to buy the mcwill kit for sega gear. Please get with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McWill Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 I am looking to buy the mcwill kit for sega gear. Please get with me. You got a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayDay Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 (edited) Hi McWill! First, thanks for developing this. I bought one of your kits through Console5, and just finished installing it (with VGA). My lynx powers on, but the screen does not, nor does the vga out work when pressing the backlight. Just finished double checking all the wires, and they all appear to be going to the right places and no shorts that I see. Do you have any troubleshooting tips for me? wasnt sure if there are any additional steps if I have the VGA added on? Edit- model II install. Edited September 2, 2017 by MayDay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEFF31 Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Finally had a chance to play my McWill modded Lynx. Looks great. Don't have an unmodified unit to compare (I think?! - no time to look!) but very nice upgrade. It's worth the price whichever way you go (DIY or McWill)). Looking forward to the future upgrades he may offer! Jeff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McWill Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Hi McWill! First, thanks for developing this. I bought one of your kits through Console5, and just finished installing it (with VGA). My lynx powers on, but the screen does not, nor does the vga out work when pressing the backlight. Just finished double checking all the wires, and they all appear to be going to the right places and no shorts that I see. Do you have any troubleshooting tips for me? wasnt sure if there are any additional steps if I have the VGA added on? Edit- model II install. Thank you I hope you made the 5 Volt test at the beginning. When the LYNX powers on, the minimum you have to see is static on the 3.5" LCD. If not, please check the power wires +5 Volt and GND. If you mixed them up, the LCD mod was damaged. If the power wires are correct, please check the voltage with a multimeter at the voltage regulator: One pad should read 5V (input), one pad 3.3V (output) and the other pad is GND. Please also check the wires CL2 and RES. If you also soldered the backlight wire, please desolder it for testing. Perhaps you can post some pictures of your wiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_cooper_ Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 My Lynx II has been McWill'ed too, what an awesome stuff ! Clear view, and really enjoyable to play My wife even stole it to play Skweek I let McWill do all the work with 5v mod, i recommend to everybody here to ask him if you want a perfect and serious job done ! Not really original, but some pics too : Thanks a lot McWill ! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krip316 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Oops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krip316 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 My Lynx II has been McWill'ed too, what an awesome stuff ! Clear view, and really enjoyable to play My wife even stole it to play Skweek I let McWill do all the work with 5v mod, i recommend to everybody here to ask him if you want a perfect and serious job done ! Not really original, but some pics too : Thanks a lot McWill ! I see you have Mateos 16in1 multicart. You should check out SainTs RetroHQ SD multicart.(Unless you already have it and just using Mateos's at the moment [emoji6]) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_cooper_ Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 thanks for the input, but Mateos's one is enough to test my homemade stuff at the moment But SainTs one seems gorgeous too, i admit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+karri Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 I also find myself using Mateos card mostly. The good thing is that you can have many test versions on it at the same time. It boots right into the game instead of going through a menu first. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_cooper_ Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 both are worth having 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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