Gunstar Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 I like the mat too! I haven't started on mine yet, maybe tonight or this weekend. We've got rain today and possibly the new couple anyway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DrVenkman Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 I was hoping to be able to do my install this weekend but, well, Schrodinger’s Incognito has been in shipping for 11 days and has been “preparing to be dispatched” from Warsaw for over 4 days since the last update. *sigh* 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunstar Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 11 minutes ago, DrVenkman said: I was hoping to be able to do my install this weekend but, well, Schrodinger’s Incognito has been in shipping for 11 days and has been “preparing to be dispatched” from Warsaw for over 4 days since the last update. *sigh* You could always do all the prep-work on the motherboard and whatnot and then only have to plug in the incognito and cables by the time it arrives... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DrVenkman Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, Gunstar said: You could always do all the prep-work on the motherboard and whatnot and then only have to plug in the incognito and cables by the time it arrives... I could but I know myself ... It’ll just piss me off. But hey, Obsidian’s new first-person RPG “The Outer Worlds” launched today and it’s been waiting for me on my gaming rig’s drive for a few days now. I’ll just lose myself in another game universe for a few days and try to stop stewing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR> Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Mine said out for delivery yesterday. Wife picked up the mail....was a package, but it was for a neighbor. Checked tracking, said ready for pickup at the PO......wtf? Said same this AM so daughter stopped there after class. They couldn't find it. Said driver must have taken it back out for delivery.....hopefully it gets delivered today.....to MY box..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DrVenkman Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Maybe *NEXT* weekend will be set aside for this install. It took 5 days to cross the Atlantic, but finally an update! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR> Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Took 8 days from the NY entry to make it to my house. But it's here, Yay! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Payne Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 34 minutes ago, JR> said: Took 8 days from the NY entry to make it to my house. But it's here, Yay! Where are you located? Just trying to figure out how long it might take to make it to the great NW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR> Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 25 minutes ago, Justin Payne said: Where are you located? Just trying to figure out how long it might take to make it to the great NW. Cali, so all the way across the country, plus one day delay once it got here for some unknown reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Payne Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 2 minutes ago, JR> said: Cali, so all the way across the country, plus one day delay once it got here for some unknown reason. Oh, perfect. So, should take about the same time. Also, the "unknown delay" is known. USPS. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddtmw Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 If anyone is trying to see how long certain parts take, here is my tracking history. Key points: 3 days from Poland to New York. 5 days in New York. 14 total days. October 23, 2019, 1:05 pm Delivered, In/At Mailbox WEST CHESTER, OH 45069 Your item was delivered in or at the mailbox at 1:05 pm on October 23, 2019 in WEST CHESTER, OH 45069. October 23, 2019, 9:36 am Out for Delivery WEST CHESTER, OH 45069 October 23, 2019, 7:12 am Arrived at Unit WEST CHESTER, OH 45069 October 23, 2019, 1:44 am Arrived at USPS Regional Destination Facility CINCINNATI OH NETWORK DISTRIBUTION CENTER October 22, 2019 In Transit to Next Facility October 21, 2019, 10:51 am Arrived at USPS Regional Facility JAMAICA NY INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTER October 17, 2019, 8:47 am Processed Through Facility ISC NEW YORK NY(USPS) Origin Post is Preparing Shipment October 14, 2019, 3:43 am Processed Through Facility WARSZAWA WER, POLAND October 9, 2019, 6:22 pm Acceptance POLAND 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Worley Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Just got the other three of my five. In one of the boxes is the adapter board for my VBXE, so I get to have one of those of my very very own. Nice! I've been sitting on the VBXE card without the Antic adapter for a couple of months now. This will be nice. Unfortunately, I had to work today, so that took a chunk out. I'm tired. Soldering does not seem fun right now. Jeff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DrVenkman Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 1 hour ago, toddtmw said: If anyone is trying to see how long certain parts take, here is my tracking history. Key points: 3 days from Poland to New York. 5 days in New York. 14 total days. If only ... My board was shipped on 10/12. It’s now 10/26 - 14 days to get to New York. This is by far the longest I’ve had to wait for an order from Lotharek, using the same shipping method every time (this is my 4th order, I think, possibly 5th). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Worley Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 (edited) If anyone (ELSE) was dumb enough to brick thier Incognito within minutes of getting it installed, I am in the US, Miami, Florida. I have all the gear needed to pull the chip and reprogram it in a few minutes time. I will be happy to do this for free. This applies to Ultimate 1mb, Side/Side2, Incognito, and perhaps other devices as well. Just PM me and let me know you are sending something and I'll send you my address. In case you are wondering, the person other than (else), was your's truely. I have nearly bricked my first Side2 as well, but got lucky. I bought the eprom/flash burner and adapters later. I also have the tools to recode the low-level flash ram on the U1MB, presumably the Incognito, though it doesn't have the connector mounted, the Antonia upgrade, and, probably the VBXE and Sophia. All you will pay is shipping both ways. I have venmo, Zelle, and paypal, so it will be easy to reemburse me for the few dollars return shipping. I won't tell a soul. Best, Jeff Edited October 27, 2019 by Technoid Mutant Omission 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DrVenkman Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Miracle of miracles, my board cleared US Customs in 24 hours. After a 5 day trip across the ocean (and 15 days after shipping!), I’ll take whatever good fortune I run into at this point. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Worley Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Note to self: Download the Incognito firmware. The U1MB firmware, however similar in appearance, is NOT the firmware to use. Do not flash the U1MB firmware onto the Incognito. This is bad, it will put your Incognito into hibernation. The fix for this is to pull the flash chip from a good incognito, read the flash, Save the Flash to disk for other's equally dumb, swap chips with the sleeping one and re-flash. Put chips back in respective boards. Load Uflash and flash with the Correct freakin' firmware dummy. Jeez. Talk about a brain fart. All the way from Poland and 'Poof'. Hey, Lotharek! I didn't get a candy with EVERY BOX. Running low over there? Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunstar Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 16 hours ago, DrVenkman said: If only ... My board was shipped on 10/12. It’s now 10/26 - 14 days to get to New York. This is by far the longest I’ve had to wait for an order from Lotharek, using the same shipping method every time (this is my 4th order, I think, possibly 5th). There was obviously some type of mishap with this particular package, temporarily misplaced or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Worley Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Dear Lotharek, Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for these cool cool cool boards. I am beside myself with glee over them and you are to blame. Candle, everyone else involved, thank you thank you. You have a marvelous product here and a marvelous fellow getting them to us. Go Atari! Go Jesus! Go America (and Poland) ? Jeff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Worley Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 1 minute ago, Gunstar said: There was obviously some type of mishap with this particular package, temporarily misplaced or something. Honestly, I couldn't be happier with the Polish post. I'm in no GREAT hurry to get my stuff, but I like knowing it will arrive, and they have a good tracking program there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunstar Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 I haven't started my install yet, life getting in the way. I get to pull and install a new rain-wiper motor on my car this morning, then, maybe, I'll get to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunstar Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 5 minutes ago, Technoid Mutant said: Honestly, I couldn't be happier with the Polish post. I'm in no GREAT hurry to get my stuff, but I like knowing it will arrive, and they have a good tracking program there. I've no reason to complain with my shipment, all postal departments involved got it to me in a very reasonable time. But it doesn't mean I trust them (especially USPS) as far as I can throw them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Worley Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Gunstar said: I haven't started my install yet, life getting in the way. I get to pull and install a new rain-wiper motor on my car this morning, then, maybe, I'll get to it. I have four more to go. It is really easy to do. Flashjazz Cat's video is comprehensive, but, mercifully, he includes single-frame freezes of pin-for-pin wiring so you don't have to watch the video. If you are comfortable, you can just go by the lists and be done. The hardest part, aside from disassembling the machine, is routing the cables. You have to make a notch in the plastic card cage, and route the cables through there and through the edge of the card slot leading to the Incognito. I think I will put my leds and switch inside the lid, so I can see/access them through the cooling vents. The power board mod is cool, but looks like a pain in the butt. NOTE TO ALL INSTALLERS: The wires leading to the CPU board, leading to Antic Pins 9 and 15 are too short for the older version of the cpu board. If you have the Sally version, you are just fine, but if you have the earlier version of the board, note that the Antic position is different on this board than the one in the video and if you just blindly follow the screen without looking at what part you are soldering to, you will end up wiring to the GTIA instead of Antic. Secondly, when you try to route the cables, you will discover that the difference in location requires longer wires. I had to extend my two wires ( these are the ones leading from P2 pins 1 and 6) a couple of inches to make up the difference. So beware before you begin to determine if you have Sally, or if you have the pre-sally board, Identify your Antic (CO12296). (If you find CO12297 instead, someone has replaced the Antic at some point, but that will not affect your install the slightest). Best, Jeff Edited October 27, 2019 by Technoid Mutant 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashjazzcat Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Technoid Mutant said: mercifully, he includes single-frame freezes of pin-for-pin wiring so you don't have to watch the video I think there's a complement in there somewhere. If you wish to bypass the video entirely, you can follow any one of the numerous links in the video description which point to illustrated, written installation guides. There's one by Candle on which the video itself is based, and a nice guide written by Mopar Stephen. 9 minutes ago, Technoid Mutant said: The wires leading to the CPU board, leading to Antic Pins 9 and 15 are too short for the older version of the cpu board This is one of the things I pointed out in the addendum video, which I haven't linked here yet... so here it is: Note that at the end of the video I mention that I hope the observations regarding wire colouring and length, connector type, etc, are not regarded as contentious (since the points raised are not necessarily my own concerns, but clarifications intended to help people who had already pointed out some of these issues in video comments and social media posts). There appeared to be some expectation among customers that what was delivered would be identical to what was featured in the first two videos, regardless of the fact the first two videos were produced before anyone had received a board, and before I had seen the supplied wiring. I will add that the inclusion of pin numbers (absent from Candle's illustration) on the wiring diagrams in the videos was a last-minute decision which has proved in retrospect to be a rather prudent move. Edited October 27, 2019 by flashjazzcat 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Worley Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 (edited) 4 minutes ago, flashjazzcat said: I think there's a complement in there somewhere. If you wish to bypass the video entirely, you can follow any one of the numerous links in the video description which point to illustrated, written installation guides. There's one by Candle on which the video itself is based, and a nice guide written by Mopar Stephen. This is one of the things I pointed out in the addendum video, which I haven't linked here yet... so here it is: Note that at the end of the video I mention that I hope the observations regarding wire colouring and length, connector type, etc, are not regarded as contentious (since the points raised are not necessarily my own concerns, but clarifications intended to help people who had already pointed out some of these issues in video comments and social media posts). There appeared to be some expectation among customers that what was delivered would be identical to what was featured in the first two videos, regardless of the fact the first two videos were produced before anyone had received a board, and before I had seen the supplied wiring. Oh yes! I DID watch the video through once, there's a lot of great information there and I was pining for the actual boards. Your text frames are especially helpful to me as I find that sort of information easiest to digest and act on, and they provide quick crib notes to follow. I had my bench monitor showing the video (skipping and freezing as I went) when I did the first one. Really, without photos, for some of the connections you'd be hard pressed to do the mod. Your videos are all great, but this one is especially well-done. Like the 70's porn music too. LOLz. I was aware of other docs, but I TRUSTED your's. Now that I know the mod, I might print some crib doc. Jeff Edited October 27, 2019 by Technoid Mutant 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashjazzcat Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Just now, Technoid Mutant said: Your videos are all great, but this one is especially well-done. Like the 70's porn music too. Thanks: the encouragement is really appreciated. The Incognito videos have blown everything else away in terms of popularity. The music is described as 'Shopping mall muzak'; whether it was also used in pornos I cannot personally say. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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