Finn Mac Posted November 27, 2020 Author Share Posted November 27, 2020 9 minutes ago, Justin Payne said: Oh, I know, but this technique could be used to make a modern LCD into what appears to be a CRT. Might give others ideas for future projects. Oh yes thats true! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Mac Posted November 27, 2020 Author Share Posted November 27, 2020 https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/353295793512 If anyone wants I've listed the motherboard 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejay Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 (edited) Yeah, it'd be much better if you sell the STe as a whole, and use the funds to buy a regular ST and a RPi. An ST looks exactly the same as an STe and worth far less both economically and historically. STe's are very difficult to come by especially in working condition. We'd hate to see a nice, working STe gutted and separated for a project, especially when there are much better alternatives. We can't do anything to stop you if you for whatever reason wish to do it against everyone but I hope you do realize this is a bad idea. Edited November 27, 2020 by bluejay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leech Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Just now, bluejay said: Yeah, it'd be much better if you sell the STe as a whole, and use the funds to buy a regular ST and a RPi. An ST looks exactly the same as an STe and worth far less both economically and historically. I will literally give my 1040STfm that has issues if he'll not sacrifice the STe... well maybe he can pay me for shipping, but otherwise there are plenty of 'parts' systems laying around for STs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejay Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 (edited) @leech perhaps you could offer a trade? It might be difficult as he's located in Austrailia but perhaps $100 in shipping plus an STfm is worth sacrificing for saving an STe. Edited November 27, 2020 by bluejay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leech Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Just now, bluejay said: @leech perhaps you could offer a trade? It might be difficult as he's located in Austrailia but perhaps $100 in shipping plus an STfm is worth sacrificing for an STe. Ouch, yeah shipping to Australia from the US would probably be more than that. But I'm sure someone else around that is closer has an old ST to trade for that. Like seriously, it would be a shame to ruin an STe. Can you imagine someone trying to do something similar to a Falcon? Like they'd be lynched. And for good reason. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejay Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 @Finn Mac I'd genuinely recommend you pull that auction before anyone bids on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Mac Posted November 27, 2020 Author Share Posted November 27, 2020 31 minutes ago, bluejay said: @Finn Mac I'd genuinely recommend you pull that auction before anyone bids on it. How come lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejay Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Just now, Finn Mac said: How come lol If you haven't realized why by now then I'm not sure what to tell you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Mac Posted November 27, 2020 Author Share Posted November 27, 2020 Just now, bluejay said: If you haven't realized why by now then I'm not sure what to tell you... Because its valuable and i should keep it or? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Mac Posted November 27, 2020 Author Share Posted November 27, 2020 (edited) Btw just pulled it. Can i get a better price elsewhere? Edited November 27, 2020 by Finn Mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leech Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 1 minute ago, Finn Mac said: Btw just pulled it. Can i get a better price elsewhere? I would see if you can do a trade / sell to someone with a 1040 ST, as they are far more common and you'll get a lot less 'how dare you hack that!' reactions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Mac Posted November 27, 2020 Author Share Posted November 27, 2020 Just now, leech said: I would see if you can do a trade / sell to someone with a 1040 ST, as they are far more common and you'll get a lot less 'how dare you hack that!' reactions. Yeah honestly man. Genuinely thanks for your advice on selling trading. I know i can be difficult Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Mac Posted November 27, 2020 Author Share Posted November 27, 2020 (edited) 59 minutes ago, leech said: I will literally give my 1040STfm that has issues if he'll not sacrifice the STe... well maybe he can pay me for shipping, but otherwise there are plenty of 'parts' systems laying around for STs. Too late im sorry. Already made up my mind man Edited November 27, 2020 by Finn Mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejay Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 ?♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leech Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Just now, bluejay said: ?♂️ Ha, anytime in the past I've heard 'sleeper PC' is they take an old beige box tower that normally houses a 386/486 era motherboard, and put in a modern set up. Or at the very least get something that there are millions out there, like Dead C64s, I've seen systems built out of that. But to take a perfectly working system and do it seems.. anyhow you summed it up with your response. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejay Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 (edited) 8 minutes ago, leech said: Ha, anytime in the past I've heard 'sleeper PC' is they take an old beige box tower that normally houses a 386/486 era motherboard, and put in a modern set up. Or at the very least get something that there are millions out there, like Dead C64s, I've seen systems built out of that. But to take a perfectly working system and do it seems.. anyhow you summed it up with your response. Especially with an STe. I like sleeper builds when they're done using the right components; i.e. a Core i9 setup inside a Compaq Prolinea case. But sacrificing a fully working STe for a sleeper build is a no go for me in any way. But I'd gladly take a broken STfm for the price of shipping though ? Edited November 27, 2020 by bluejay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leech Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 1 minute ago, bluejay said: Especially with an STe. I like sleeper builds when they're done using the right components; i.e. a Core i9 setup inside a Compaq Prolinea case. But sacrificing a fully working STe for a sleeper build is a no go for me in any way. Even with my old STfm, I'd rather spend the time to fix it rather than make it a sleeper. In my mind, the old computers are there for those who actually want to use the correct keyboard, or input devices, without latency. You can mostly do that with something like the MiSTer, but it still isn't quite 100% the same as using original hardware. What fun is it to stick Windows into an STe and use it's keyboard, which will be missing the windows key, not to mention F11/F12, and others.... Hell, I built up a converter for the Amiga 4000 keyboard to work on my Vampire Stand Alone because using a modern USB keyboard is odd on it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djglish Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 The Arduino is a Leonardo. I bought the actual Arduino brand, but there are cheaper knock-offs. I wish the guy that did the coding would have also added the code for the joystick and mouse. They all come off of the keyboard cable. I'm sure it would be a lot of added work though. Could never figure out how all of those key choices can be done with only a very limited amount of wires going from the keyboard to the motherboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leech Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 22 minutes ago, djglish said: The Arduino is a Leonardo. I bought the actual Arduino brand, but there are cheaper knock-offs. I wish the guy that did the coding would have also added the code for the joystick and mouse. They all come off of the keyboard cable. I'm sure it would be a lot of added work though. Could never figure out how all of those key choices can be done with only a very limited amount of wires going from the keyboard to the motherboard. The one I did for the A4k used the same board type, I ended up getting a batch of 4, then a different manufacturer for the 5th. That one didn't work at all, as it seems the solder points on the pcb for it were cheap and melted off when I tried to bridge the power selector pins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Mac Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share Posted November 28, 2020 1 hour ago, bluejay said: ?♂️ Honestly you're all right im stubborn and stupid in this case. I'll reassemble it and we'll see what happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Mac Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share Posted November 28, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, leech said: I will literally give my 1040STfm that has issues if he'll not sacrifice the STe... well maybe he can pay me for shipping, but otherwise there are plenty of 'parts' systems laying around for STs. Dude if your still up for it. Edited November 28, 2020 by Finn Mac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Mac Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share Posted November 28, 2020 How do yall like this image I've seen common sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Finn Mac Posted November 28, 2020 Author Share Posted November 28, 2020 Yall im doing what I want idgaf goodbye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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