CrazyChris Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 I'm happy to see the continuing success you are having with this project! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Hi, amazing bit of kit. A couple of questions. Is the non-case version the only one that will fit a Mk1 Lynx ? Do you have any still available ? If so, please add me to the list. Cheers. The cased version interferes with the latch door on a Lynx 1, but helps protect against ESD when used on a Lynx 2 since the entire card is exposed. So SainT is offering both options. If you order an uncased flash card, he still ships with a cover but it is unglued IIRC. I bought a Shapeways 3D case for my Turbo Everdrive to protect it from ESD. Similar senario, exposed PCB in the card slot. I would imagine your chances of frying a Lynx 1 with ESD from touching the card PCB is practically zero if you disconnect the AC adaptor before removal. If you keep a fresh set of batteries in the Lynx, it is advisable to remove the card when not using the system, otherwise the 5V circuit that supplies the power button will slowly drain the batteries. I did not know this as a teen and often wondered why my batteries ended up dead if I didn't play it for a week. On my meager allowance, replacing the name brand Alkaline batteriesfrom the corner store every week would eat up my spare change fast. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon2000 Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Hello Saint, please add me to your pre-order list. Please add me to the list for a cased version. Harry Hart.txt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon2000 Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 I have an Atari Lynx II 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntaBaka Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 Please add me to the pre-order list. I understand it will be well into 2017 before it's my turn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYAman Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Please add me to the preorder Holy hell can't wait for the Jaguar version of this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aligborat69 Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 OMG 37 to go! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill.T Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 So close. keep up the good work and can't wait till the thread appears for the JagSD pre-order 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alienkidmj12 Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 wooo, so close, seems like an age 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Atari_Warlord Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Please add me to the pre-order list. I'll need the Lynx I version to start with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaguar_fan Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 I am a happy owner of the Lynx SD card. Somewhere in here I saw someone mentioning one should not leave the Lynx SD card in the Lynx when not in use. What is the background of this hint? What happens if I leave the Lynx SD card permanently in the Lynx? Thanks for explaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SainT Posted December 10, 2016 Author Share Posted December 10, 2016 (edited) It's any cart, not the Lynx cart in particular. There is a physical connection on every cart which powers a part of the Lynx's power circuitry and hence will slowly drain the batteries if a cart is left plugged in. Edited October 25, 2019 by SainT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaguar_fan Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 It's any cart, not the Lynx SD in particular. There is a physical connection on every cart which powers a part of the Lynx's power circuitry and hence will slowly drain the batteries if a cart is left plugged in. Thanks a lot for this useful clarification. So I will keep my Lynx SD and all other carts separate when not in use. Although it's quite tempting to leave the Lynx SD card permanently in the Lynx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krip316 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 I love my SD cart, but since day 1, I always thought it needed some color... so, now it does. [emoji7] 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 I love my SD cart, but since day 1, I always thought it needed some color... so, now it does. [emoji7] The 3D printed backing comes off? How did you ink/paint the artwork? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cojack29 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Hi, Can you add me to the pre-order list for a Lynx-II cased version? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spspspsp Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Hi SainT, please add me to the pre-order list too. I have a Lynx I, so I would like the uncased version. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krip316 Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 The 3D printed backing comes off? How did you ink/paint the artwork?Yes it does (sort of). It's glued in certain spots. Before I knew that though, I made a big mistake. I used a paint marker from Walmart to "flood" the spot. Well, that spread all over the bottom. Alot of alcohol and Qtips later, I cleaned it up and just added a little more to the area the letters were. After the fact, I realized colored tape would do the job just as good if not better. I don't recommend taking it off though. You could destroy it. I am what you call an idiot, I took the chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
011i Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Could you also add me to the preorder list. I probably need two. Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Yes it does (sort of). It's glued in certain spots. Before I knew that though, I made a big mistake. I used a paint marker from Walmart to "flood" the spot. Well, that spread all over the bottom. Alot of alcohol and Qtips later, I cleaned it up and just added a little more to the area the letters were. After the fact, I realized colored tape would do the job just as good if not better. I don't recommend taking it off though. You could destroy it. I am what you call an idiot, I took the chance. Thanks for the advice. I'll probably just ink the letters in with a yellow highlighter and a red sharpie. The ink is transparent and the plastic is already black so any marker ink that gets on the black plastic area won't really show. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulBearer64 Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 My cart arrived today. I tried a few games and everything works great. This is an early Christmas present - thanks a lot for your hard work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Still waiting on mine. Customs can be slow as balls during the holidays... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaji Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 My cart arrived today. I tried a few games and everything works great. This is an early Christmas present - thanks a lot for your hard work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Level42 Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 (edited) I sometimes forget how privileged I am to have owned this for a couple of months now. AND how lucky (and smart) I was to jump on the list as soon as I saw it In fact, I can't remember what it was like to switch out games every time I am seriously happy for Saint that this is SO insanely popular. Totally deserved, this was exactly what the Lynx needed. This and McWill's screen are the products of the century for Lynx I recently sold all my original (loose) carts. I'm not a collector, I just want to play. The money I got nicely covered the costs of the SD card So now I have (almost) ALL Lynx games at zero costs Edited December 14, 2016 by Level42 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 I sometimes forget how privileged I am to have owned this for a couple of months now. AND how lucky (and smart) I was to jump on the list as soon as I saw it In fact, I can't remember what it was like to switch out games every time I am seriously happy for Saint that this is SO insanely popular. Totally deserved, this was exactly what the Lynx needed. This and McWill's screen are the products of the century for Lynx I recently sold all my original (loose) carts. I'm not a collector, I just want to play. The money I got nicely covered the costs of the SD card So now I have (almost) ALL Lynx games at zero costs My collection of Lynx games going into this was pretty meager to start with. I had Ninja Gaiden, Toki, Pacland, and Qix from my childhood, and I purchased Klax, Elvira Pinball, and Blue Lightning more recently. Klax and Elvira Pinball were actually sealed for a pretty decent price, LOL! Well one was sealed the other minty CIB, can't remember which. I played both and enjoyed them much, and my loose Blue Lightning is the flat card which adds to it's uniqueness. For me getting flash cards for every system I own is about trying new things, and the option to "trim the fat" from my collection should I ever run out of space and funds. I've been dying to try T-tris on my Lynx for instance, and that game is unobtainable! It is however worth owning an original cart of a game I truly love though, provided the price isn't astronomical. I spent a small fortune acquiring some CIC Trurbografx and PC Engine games simply because I enjoyed playing them on my Everdrive, including a couple Turbochip repros of certain unicorn games like Bonk 3 and Magical Chase. So for me at least, owning a flash cart actually makes me want to spend more on games I like. Counter-intuitive, I know... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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