Omega-TI Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 It's been an interesting and fun ride with the TI-99/4A the past few years. From a hardware aspect, it's been truly spectacular with all the 'add-ons'. Now my focus is returning back to the console. With the F18A MK II on the horizon, I'm figuring a totally separate console with the Mark II and Jedimatt42's USB keyboard interface. Because of some issues, I plan to have it done instead of doing it myself, so I want to get EVERYTHING POSSIBLE done at the same time. I'm wondering, am I leaving something important out? Is there a third item that "NEEDS" to go in the console? Should I also have the Bondwell Meanwell power supply upgrade done at the same time? After all, this will probably be the last console I ever own.... and the aging power supply could fail. On the topic of the power supply update, has anyone yet come up with a 3D printed assembly that holds a switch that can be used with the stock on/off slider? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
globeron Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 16 hours ago, --- Ω --- said: It's been an interesting and fun ride with the TI-99/4A the past few years. From a hardware aspect, it's been truly spectacular with all the 'add-ons'. Now my focus is returning back to the console. With the F18A MK II on the horizon, I'm figuring a totally separate console with the Mark II and Jedimatt42's USB keyboard interface. Because of some issues, I plan to have it done instead of doing it myself, so I want to get EVERYTHING POSSIBLE done at the same time. I'm wondering, am I leaving something important out? Is there a third item that "NEEDS" to go in the console? Should I also have the Bondwell power supply upgrade done at the same time? After all, this will probably be the last console I ever own.... and the aging power supply could fail. On the topic of the power supply update, has anyone yet come up with a 3D printed assembly that holds a switch that can be used with the stock on/off slider? Do you search for this one power switch https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3697972 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted July 17, 2019 Author Share Posted July 17, 2019 3 minutes ago, globeron said: Do you search for this one power switch https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3697972 Yes. There is an external power supply that has the requisite 5v & 12v outputs thus eliminating the need for the internal heat generating power converter. I sent a PM to Acadiel since I've been unable to locate the thread I need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoodland Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Is this the thread you are looking for? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted July 17, 2019 Author Share Posted July 17, 2019 YES! THANKS! When the new F18A MK II comes outs, I want to make my TI as bulletproof and up-to-date as possible so with any luck will never need to open it up again in my lifetime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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