Bill Loguidice Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 I just sent an email query about a pre-assembled version or complete kit. I also second the desire for known working/compatible sets of 171 image file packs. Easier said than done, of course. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+evg2000 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 I just sent an email query about a pre-assembled version or complete kit. I also second the desire for known working/compatible sets of 171 image file packs. Easier said than done, of course. I did the same and am waiting to hear back. I'm fine with building a kit if all of the parts are supplied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyerd Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 I've attached my BoM for the Flash ROM Cart for the all the required components from Mouser, apart from the PCB, preprogrammed 8515 from Ralph & SD card reader which is widely available on eBay. They've all arrived, just waiting on the package from Ralph! Flashrom_bom.zip 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TI-Sissy Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 i like this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vectrexroli Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Got the cart yesterday, what a great solution! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ti99iuc Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 (edited) Guys ! It's Is incredible the cases of ROMOX cartridges are perfect for the FlashRom 99 !! Now working on a good label for the TOP ! Edited May 28, 2016 by ti99iuc 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vectrexroli Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Guys ! It's Is incredible the cases of ROMOX cartridges are perfect for the FlashRom 99 !! Now working on a good label for the TOP ! FlashCard99 PCB -003-1024.jpg Good to know, now the question is where to find such ROMOX carts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Good to know, now the question is where to find such ROMOX carts. Yeah, no kidding right? I wonder if they'll show up on Ebait now at drastically inflated prices? I'm just not interested in paying $124.95 + shipping for a sealed Henpecked cartridge! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Now working on a good label for the TOP ! FlashCard99 PCB -003-1024.jpg I'd love to see the top and how the button looks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Schmitzi Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Yeah, no kidding right? I wonder if they'll show up on Ebait now at drastically inflated prices? I'm just not interested in paying $124.95 + shipping for a sealed Henpecked cartridge! ...but you could resell the blank cartridge, the foil of the box, the manual, and the empty box with a Copy Of Manual 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ti99iuc Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 I'd love to see the top and how the button looks. This is the prototype before the label 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ti99iuc Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Yeah, no kidding right? I wonder if they'll show up on Ebait now at drastically inflated prices? I'm just not interested in paying $124.95 + shipping for a sealed Henpecked cartridge! Good to know, now the question is where to find such ROMOX carts. Yes, right, Romox cartridges are pretty rare anyway i also tested standard TI cartridge case for this flashrom99 ... it could fit... not so perfect but it could. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+evg2000 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 A 3d printer and skills to create a 3d printed case would really come in handy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vectrexroli Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 I was looking for a case for my new FlashROM 99 cart and as the case used for old „Romox“ carts should work fine, I was even thinking for a minute if I should destroy the only Romox cart I own, but then I decided to go for a quick & dirty „hack“ solution and I used an original classic TI cart instead. It didn´t need to look perfect as I wanted to use only parts I had already at home. The bigges problem with my hack here is that I used superglue to keep the 2 parts oft the case together, as I had no better idea how to do that, so the huge downside of that solution here is, that I need to crack open the case if I ever need to fix something or upgrade the cart. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 ... but then I decided to go for a quick & dirty „hack“ solution Nice post Roli, the original cartridge appears to function better than I thought it would, I don't think I could bring myself to use super glue on a button extender though. I'm gong to hold out for a couple of months and see what develops as this cartridge just screams, "Hey, 3D printed case here!" There appears to be a market for one too, because if you look at the recent poll (at the time of this post) 25.71% of respondents already own one, with another 34.29% saying they plan to buy one within the next 6 months. That's 60% of the T.I. community here at A.A. I might add those are incredible numbers for such a short amount of time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vectrexroli Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 (edited) I had so many retro computer and retro gaming related devices that screamed for 3D printed cases, but they usually never showed up. And when they did, they were ugly as hell, expensive, or didn´t really fit that well. Well let´s hope that here it will be different, also still would be interested in a nice looking solution. Edited May 29, 2016 by vectrexroli 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sincity Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Just Ralph an email and he's quick to respond. Looking to get the kit as he said he is backlogged on a complete assembled cart. Other than the resistors, ICs and caps (since I can see the arrangement on the pic), I hope I don't place the LED and switch the wrong way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+jedimatt42 Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Is anyone who's building their own, using alternative switches? I've anyone looking at a microsd slot instead of the standard sd? The ones I've seen, don't seem to have the 5V->3.3V regulator on them... It might fit in a standard cart shell more readily. As for orienting the LED, the square pad on the pcboard coresponds to the flat spot on most LEDs (at least that is the convention). The LED outline on the pcboard also has that flat spot, but it is sort of obscured by the pad. -M@ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+jedimatt42 Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 I was looking for a case for my new FlashROM 99 cart and as the case used for old „Romox“ carts should work fine, I was even thinking for a minute if I should destroy the only Romox cart I own, but then I decided to go for a quick & dirty „hack“ solution and I used an original classic TI cart instead. It didn´t need to look perfect as I wanted to use only parts I had already at home. The bigges problem with my hack here is that I used superglue to keep the 2 parts oft the case together, as I had no better idea how to do that, so the huge downside of that solution here is, that I need to crack open the case if I ever need to fix something or upgrade the cart. That reminds me of the good-ol-days when I used to use a soldering iron as a drill. -M@ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sincity Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 As for orienting the LED, the square pad on the pcboard coresponds to the flat spot on most LEDs (at least that is the convention). The LED outline on the pcboard also has that flat spot, but it is sort of obscured by the pad. -M@ Tks. Just ordered my kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 The thing I don't like about the holidays.... NO MAIL DELIVERY ON MONDAY! My FlashROM 99 is just sitting somewhere waiting for Tuesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+evg2000 Posted May 29, 2016 Share Posted May 29, 2016 (edited) The thing I don't like about the holidays.... NO MAIL DELIVERY ON MONDAY! My FlashROM 99 is just sitting somewhere waiting for Tuesday. could be worse, I just made my payment today so who knows how long it will take to arrive! Plus how long did you wait for a product like this to be developed Edited May 29, 2016 by evg2000 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Plus how long did you wait for a product like this to be developed Only about 3 1/2 years actually. Back in the day, this was just too far out there for anything other than fantasy. I don't even recall memory cards like the CF or SD card until the early 2000's. But I'll tell ya, after I got back into the TI, it sure didn't take a rocket scientist to know the two would go together like milk & cookies. Considering the overwhelming response, I think we may have a contender, if not outright winner for next years Jim Peterson Award. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift838 Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Ralph will get to everyone to fulfill orders. It will be worth the wait, I am sure.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyerd Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 My PCB and the preprogrammed 8515 safely arrived today. Thanks Ralph! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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