Mayhem Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 And once I've got the B&W and slim models from Mattroid and tested those I'll be sending out a few carts for final testing. So not long now... I would be interested in helping testing if possible! Aside from being in the UK (thus cheap postage heh), I do have several handhelds here as part of my collection, including a b/w NGP and the Hanshin Tigers for example. I think the only thing I don't have is a slim model, but I'd have to double check there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hastor Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 I'll be getting one of these too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endprodukt Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Would love to help testing. Located in Germany. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sceptre_JLRB Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 (edited) Hi all!I'm new on AtariAge and have just registered to thoroughly follow the development of this awesome flashcart, as well as learning and contributing as much as possible to this great community. On the Atari side, I have to say that my first videogame console was a clone Atari 2600 Jr. which currently I lovely preserve and enjoy playing to. The existing Lynx SD flashcart also developed by SainT is making me wish an Atari Lynx, too, in the same way the incoming Jaguar SD flashcart does with this system. As I said on your YouTube channel, I was just hoping for an SD-based flashcart solution for my little Neo-Geo Pocket Color Slim, and now I see my wish has finally come true. Congratulations for your awe-inspiring job, Sir SainT! It's incredible and looks simply great and perfect. Thank you so much for putting your time and efforts into this endeavor! Just subbed your channel and registered my interest on your website.Finally, as a suggestion for future projects, I'd be very much interested in a WonderSwan (Color) SD-based flashcart, as the current one from FlashMasta doesn't flash games from the SD card. Looking forward to its final release for purchasing! Of course, I offer myself for beta-testing if required, as an user from Spain having an NGP Color Slim. Again, thank you very much for inhaling new life to our retro systems! Edited March 30, 2017 by Sceptre_JLRB 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SainT Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share Posted March 31, 2017 Thanks for the support, always nice to read! I got the Slim & B&W models from Mattroid a couple of days ago, and I've finally got to test the cart fit on them both. The fit does differ slightly between all 3 models, so I'm now just going to fine tune the cartridge shell slightly to fit all models well. So many thanks to Mattroid. Once that is done I'm going to get stuck into the final updates to the menu to support the B&W model and finish things off in general. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SainT Posted April 4, 2017 Author Share Posted April 4, 2017 (edited) Ok, I've re-written the menu so that it works on the B&W and just used the upper palette compatibility mode to add a bit of colour for the game type icon when used on the colour models. The cart does fit and work in all models, but it just needs a little more work so its a bit easier to insert on the slim model. It seems the slim is the tightest fit on the angled edges on the cart that stop you trying to insert it upside down. Getting very close to getting this finished now. Edited April 4, 2017 by SainT 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aligborat69 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Can't wait to be contacted once you get onto your preorder list! [emoji3] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sceptre_JLRB Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Ok, I've re-written the menu so that it works on the B&W and just used the upper palette compatibility mode to add a bit of colour for the game type icon when used on the colour models. The cart does fit and work in all models, but it just needs a little more work so its a bit easier to insert on the slim model. It seems the slim is the tightest fit on the angled edges on the cart that stop you trying to insert it upside down. Getting very close to getting this finished now. Impressive! You are shockingly fast as hell! Great job! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SainT Posted April 5, 2017 Author Share Posted April 5, 2017 I've come up with this as a label for the cart: I've ordered some 46x25 glossy finish labels, so it should look nice. I'll put up some photos when it's all up together... 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aligborat69 Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 I've come up with this as a label for the cart: CartSticker.jpg I've ordered some 46x25 glossy finish labels, so it should look nice. I'll put up some photos when it's all up together... Love it. Great little extra touch. [emoji3] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sceptre_JLRB Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 That looks beautiful! Great job! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haightc Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Lookin good! Is there any chance you could bring having pre loaded slot like this to your lynx cart? I don't swap around games very often and usually stick to one game at at time. For my console systems I like using the flash carts for space reasons. So I can play my games but keep all the originals stored out in the garage. It seems like I most often play the neogeo pocket as of late because the batteries last forever and it fits nicely in my jacket pocket. Sadly neither of those are true for the lynx or game gear. Do you know how much this flash cart effects battery life of the ngpc? Since I most play on the train to/from work the non lit screen for the most part doesn't bother me. Although playing puzzle bobble sometimes I miss read colors. I have a gba sp as well but the battery life isn't as long as the ngpc for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SainT Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share Posted April 6, 2017 The Lynx and NGPC carts are very different in the way they work -- the Lynx cart is SRAM, so a game needs to be loaded into the RAM each time the cart is booted (the contents get lost when turning off). The NGPC cart is based on FLASH memory, as the NGPC itself is entirely built around having a FLASH chip for savegame etc, so rather than having a long delay in programming single games, I opted for the re-programmable multi-game approach. So they are what they are! I'm not aware of how it will effect battery life yet, that's something I'll have to test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Charlie Cat Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 I've come up with this as a label for the cart: CartSticker.jpg I've ordered some 46x25 glossy finish labels, so it should look nice. I'll put up some photos when it's all up together... Looking good James. Only a matter of time to test this awesome card out. Anthony... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SainT Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share Posted April 12, 2017 Ok, I think everything is complete now -- just needs a good testing. I've contacted a few people, but I think I'll have one or two units spare from this initial beta batch. If there's anyone else who has the time to basically play every game there is on the NGP and preferably owns all models of the console (B&W / color / slim color) for testing, then your help would be appreciated. But in return for the beta cart I really do need someone to play a LOT of games in return and let me know if there are any issues... I've played a good few, specifically looking for savegame issues, and everything seems good to me. All save game states have been correctly saved and restored when switching games and deleting and re-flashing games all seems good. And the games work, ofc... Ideally I'll start getting these manufactured in the next couple of weeks, then there's about a 3 week lead time. So realistically it looks like around mid-late May these will start shipping. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sceptre_JLRB Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Awesome great news, almighty SainT!Thank you very much for the update and keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compmike19 Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 This looks great! Thank you for all of your hard work. I can't wait to get one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SainT Posted April 14, 2017 Author Share Posted April 14, 2017 First of the beta carts built up, this is what the final units will look like. Note the little grooves at the top for additional grip when removing the cart. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aligborat69 Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 First of the beta carts built up, this is what the final units will look like. Note the little grooves at the top for additional grip when removing the cart. NGPCSDBeta.jpg Fabulous. Simply fabulous. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanooki Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 That shell looks like a rough 3D printing, or is that final? I'm looking to buy NGPC this week before Easter, hopefully I do. I'd help with the testing but let's be realistic, what can I do if I don't have all the models that need testing? Not much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Charlie Cat Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Looks great James. Glad to see this and can't wait to play it. Anthony... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SainT Posted April 14, 2017 Author Share Posted April 14, 2017 (edited) That shell looks like a rough 3D printing, or is that final? I'm looking to buy NGPC this week before Easter, hopefully I do. I'd help with the testing but let's be realistic, what can I do if I don't have all the models that need testing? Not much. That's final, it's about as good as I get out of the printer I have in its current state. Given the likely production run on these there's not going to be any point in going to injection moulding given the cost and setup time involved. It looks better in the flesh given that image appears around 4x the width and height of the actual unit when viewed full size. The thumbnail is closer to real size depending on your monitor dot pitch. Edited April 14, 2017 by SainT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent 47 Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Just found this thread after SainT posted a link in the JagSD board. Looks amazing! I definitely want to purchase one. With a potential release in late May, is there an official way to preorder or is that still pending? Thanks again for all of your hard work SainT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SainT Posted April 14, 2017 Author Share Posted April 14, 2017 (edited) Just found this thread after SainT posted a link in the JagSD board. Looks amazing! I definitely want to purchase one. With a potential release in late May, is there an official way to preorder or is that still pending? Thanks again for all of your hard work SainT. Yep, for anyone wanting to register to get one of these, you can put your name down here: http://www.retrohq.co.uk/neogeo-pocket-pre-order Flip back through this thread (or posts on the RetroHQ website) for further info on the cart -- I've done a fair few youtube videos as I've gone along showing progress. Edited April 14, 2017 by SainT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanooki Posted April 14, 2017 Share Posted April 14, 2017 That's final, it's about as good as I get out of the printer I have in its current state. Given the likely production run on these there's not going to be any point in going to injection moulding given the cost and setup time involved. It looks better in the flesh given that image appears around 4x the width and height of the actual unit when viewed full size. The thumbnail is closer to real size depending on your monitor dot pitch. Currently my good daily laptop is out for warrantied waste of my time (but not money) HDD replacement and deep scan to see why #2 went if the system itself is doing it. I'm on my 7yo i5 that's locked down to a 1366x768 setting so yeah in those limits your thumb look about on par from a NGP cart from memory. I actually have a NGPC ordered and should be here early/mid next week so I'm happy. I'm pretty certain I put a notch into that preorder list of yours. That said I still think I'd buy games for it too, at least stuff I once owned that's still sanely priced (which means no Mega Man and no Cotton) and I'd also try out Japanese stuff or the stupidly cost prohibitive Evolution UK release. Those 3 alone make your card very affordable as an option. Also would love to dig up those NGPC protos like Magician Lord 2 to mess with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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