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[Localizations, Games, Apps, Docs / Re: The Legend of Xanadu Dub Project - Auditions Wanted]

Spoilt kids will always be spoilt, They just don't have the patience to wait.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Custom paint job]

I have seen some really amazing NES and SNES custom jobs.  For some reason this trend hasn't carried over to the TG16...  including here.  It isn't terrible, but the visible white areas and non-uniform sparkles rub me the wrong way.  This does make me want to see a real quality paint job though.

Probably the photo's.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Custom paint job [PC Engine Duo-R]]

Just found this on the UK Ez@y . Looks pretty neat.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Unique-custom-PC-Engine-Duo-R/142794511242?hash=item213f37538a:g:I8MAAOSwx6Za8AxL

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Hucard sale]

updated list

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Snipping old caps]

I like to grab and twist the old caps off using a pair of small pliers.

Thats what I do also . Saves the pads.

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: PC Engine GT Screen mod]

The 2.4" from Good display is 480 x 240. This matches the GT's display res.
I ordered a special with a 5v power rail.

They now have a lower res 3.5" thats sun readable. 240 x 320

wayback.good-display.com/productId=212.html
3.5 inch Sun readable LCD Display, GTT035HDHT1


I'm not making another version as most will go for the transistor based converter.

It's harder to mod but I think works better with the cheaper displays on ebay. Well  some of them

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: 'The Complete PC Engine Guide Book II' By Richard Gibbs - Interest Check:]

JAPJAC`s TFP Fanitsu Capcom Power System CHANGER Definitive Resource is the first extensive and only competent expose in English on-line is here!:

(Under the TFP Features section):
wayback://japjac.proboards.com/thread/343/changer-definitive-line-resource-japjac

Wait... You're still here?

I thought all of us embarrassed you the point where you self-deleted. You came back as a guest?

You realize that there are about 4 recurring JAPJAC jokes about how bad your posts are. And nobody I know, knows or cares WTF that Capcom thing is you always claim to be the worlds expert on. Hubris is not welcome here, especially among the people who actually know what the fuck they're talking about.

The first time, I thought you were a spambot account your formatting was so bad. The second time, I couldn't believe you came back for more abuse, and now I'm kind of dumbfounded because none of this shit was postulation, you actually are still hocking the same bilge you were a few years ago, and as a person who, in my 20's worked as a music promoter as an actual job, working for an actual record label, getting actual checks, I fail to see how you're doing promo for anything.

Please self-delete. Oh wait you're still a guest.

Wow .... Do feel better now.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: 'The Complete PC Engine Guide Book II' By Richard Gibbs - Interest Check:]

I still have one original I bought from Richard in the 90's.

Raw and fun fanzine. Looking forward to the new one if it happens.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Hucard sale]

Updated list

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: The Richard 'The Complete PC Engine Guide' Gibbs Interview]

Sounds like a great idea.

I bought his fanzine and traded games with Richard for many years.

Ask him does he still photocopy his face? He sent me an A4 photo copy once on a trade

pissed myself laughing when I opened up the package....

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: CD-ROM2 Potentiometer Reference Images]

I posted an image of mine on this thread.

TG/PCE Repair/Mod Discussion / Re: CD-ROM² calibration

[Localizations, Games, Apps, Docs / Re: Shiryou Sensen/War of the Dead translation]

Never played it  .
Thanks will have a go now.

[Localizations, Games, Apps, Docs / Re: PCE Pixel art tools?]

Amiga/C64 stuff seems to be some of the best documented stuff for any old computer scene.  It amazes me some of the obscure stuff I've run across like "who saved this, lolwtf"

but, that's a good thing really.

I'm amazed how they got all this stuff.
I think I still have a disk with some of this on it but I guess its wiped off.

[Localizations, Games, Apps, Docs / Re: PCE Pixel art tools?]

I use to use Deluxe paint 26 years ago making gfx for a few amiga groups.

Just found this online. Juki was me Ha Ha.

God someones done a good job cataloguing this lot .

http://janeway.exotica.org.uk/author.php?id=15399

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Hucard sale]

updated list

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: White/Grey residue on PCE/DUO controller d-pads]

I agree with Necromancer.
It's probably someone de yellowing using a peroxide/washing powder mixture and leaving it on for too long.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Hucard sale]

updated list

[Localizations, Games, Apps, Docs / Re: Binary Star, a musicdisk for the PCE with SCC (MSX) tunes!]

Looks great too. Thanks

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Hucard sale]

Great coastline.

PM me if you want any games and I will let you know what the post price would be.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Hucard sale]

Is that Newquay Wales?

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Hucard sale]

oof, exchange rate killing me here, ha ha

It's the best it's been for years

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Hucard sale]

I'm selling off my whole collection of Hucards .
Some sealed others not. PM me condition etc.
I'm based in the UK so take into account postage to be added.
Prices are lower than Ebays at this moment.
I would prefer friend payment via Paypal.
Bulk lots prices negotiable.
PM me on requests etc

QTY   SEALED   TITLE            PRICE       
1   Y           Ballistix                 £10.00   
1   Y           Barunba            £40.00   
1   Y           Battle lode runner      £55.00   
1   Y           Be Ball            £15.00   
1   N           Bikkuriman World      £18.00   
1   N           Break In                 £10.00   
1   N           Burning Angels         £80.00   
1   N           Chozetsu Rinjin Berabo Man£15.00   
1   Y           Cyber Core         £25.00      
1   Y           Dead Moon         £65.00   
1   Y           Deep Blue                 £10.00   
1   Y          Detana !! TwinBee      £75.00      
1   N          Doraemon Meikyu Daisakusen   £10.00      
1   Y          Drop Rock Hora Hora      £15.00   
1   N          Energy            £10.00   
1   Y          F1 Circus                 £10.00   
1   N          F1 Circus 91 World Championship £5.00   
1   Y          Final Blaster         £35.00   
1   Y          Final Soldier         £40.00      
1   N   Genji Tsushin Agedama      £15.00  bit ropey!
1   N   Genpei Tomaden Kannoni      £10.00   
1   N   Genpei Tomaden         £10.00   
1   Y          Gomola Speed         £35.00   
1   N         Gradius            £30.00      
1   Y         Heavy Unit                 £40.00   
1   N      Kalzo Ningen Shubibinman   £40.00      
1   N         Kiki Kaikai                 £80.00   
1   Y     Knight Rider Special              £40.00   
1   N         The Kung Fu         £7.00   
1   Y        Lost Sunheart         £90.00   
2   Y      Makai Prince Dorabocchan   £75.00   £75.00
1   N    Makyo Densetsu-Legendary Axe   £30.00   
1   N        Marchen Maze         £25.00 hole in side of spine sticker   
1   N   Metal Stoker         £35.00   
1   Y   Mizubku Daiboken "Faded spine"   £160.00   
1   Y   Momotaro Densetsu Turbo      £10.00   
1   N   Moto Roader         £15.00   
1   N   Ninja Ryukenden         £75.00   
1   N   Naxat Open         £5.00   
1   Y   Obocchama Kun         £35.00   
1   Y   Operation Wolf         £30.00   
1   N   Ordyne            £20.00      
2   Y   Paranoia         £25.00   
1   N   Parodius Da!         £30.00   
1   N   Power Gate         £45.00   
1   N   Power Tennis         £10.00   
2   Y   Psycho Chaser         £35.00   £35.00
1   Y   R-Type 1         £50.00   
1   Y   Rabio Lepus Special   £40.00 Faded spine
2   Y/N   Rock On            £20.00   £10.00
2   N   Side Arms Hyper Dyne      £20.00      
1   N   Special Criminal Invertigation   £20.00   
1   N   Spin Pair         £8.00   
1   Y   Street Fighter II      £35.00         
1   N   Super Adventure Island      £45.00   
1   N   Tiger Heli         £25.00      
1   N   Tower of Druaga         £25.00      
1   N   Violent Soldier         £60.00   
1   Y   Yokai Dochuki         £35.00   
1   N   World Circuit tennis      £10.00   
1   N   World Stadium Baseball      £5.00   
1   N   W Wing-The Double Rings      £75.00   

[Localizations, Games, Apps, Docs / Re: Xanadu II Translation Development Blog]

Is an Orange arrow with a white surround possible?

[Localizations, Games, Apps, Docs / Re: Xanadu II Translation Development Blog]

Thought it was funny as I couldn't see them making a better conversion than Elmer's and SamIam's.

Whens the expected release date? Christmas?

[Localizations, Games, Apps, Docs / Re: Xanadu II Translation Development Blog]

Maybe they are doing an English conversion or anticipating this release......

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Fram Duo Mod]

Sorry if this is necro'ing the thread (please tell me if that's not allowed, and I'll repost elsewhere).

@vimtoman, do you know if the FM18W08 (wide voltage) is necessary, or will a regular FM1808 work as well?

Thanks!

You can use either.

The FM18W08 was the only one in stock at the time.
The PCE is a 5v system so FM1808 is preferred.

[Localizations, Games, Apps, Docs / Re: Anearth Fantasy Stories - Translation Development Blog]

Lower caps for me for me..

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: SNES2PCE pad converter]

Yep I agree too much TTL
I had started a FPGA version but never got to finish it. Had a fair amount of errors in the code so gave up.
I think that would be the route to go.

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: SNES2PCE pad converter]

PM'd

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: PC Engine Duo R/G Bi Color LED]

Get a SMD one.
There are plenty in that format.

http://uk.farnell.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?catalogId=15001&langId=44&storeId=10151&categoryId=700000006113&st=led&pageSize=25&showResults=true&pf=111609502

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Emulation accuracy: which software to use?]

Try retroarch on the PSVIta It plays and looks great on the OLED screen.
CD's and Hucards.

retroarch playstation (vita) tv also works, uses ps3 or ps4 dual shock controller, hdmi

however, i can't cdrom games working though

Make sure you have the syscard in retroarchs system folder.

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: PC Engine Duo R/G Bi Color LED]

Just use a dual led with four legs in one package.
Lens focused on the the one item.
Two separate anodes and cathodes.
Two separate circuits.

That's the easiest way.

[Console Repair/Mod Center / SNES2PCE pad converter]

If anybody wants to make a SNES2PCE pad converter I have posted below my version.

There is a CPU in need of programing.
This just provides clocks etc
Converts a Snes pad to either a 2way or 6way PCE pad selected by a switch.
The 2way has I and II (Y & B) mirrored with auto fire on X & A.
Select is also mapped to the right shoulder button.
Changing the schematic you can change the above configuration.

Will need a 1 to 1 8pin plug cable. Make sure it's is 1to 1 as there are plenty with swapped pins.

Scematic



Components, RS and Farnell UK numbers .
Note "RS" and "F" in numbers to be removed when searching on site.

12LF1822 U9     
MC74HC08AD U8   
MC74HC32AD U7   
MC74HC157AD U3-5   
MC74HC163AD U6   
MC74HC595AD U1-2   
0.1 25V X7R 0805 RS-48-0979 C1-4   
1uF 50v X7R 1206 F2310427 C6   
10uf 50v RS7111425 C5   
B160-13-F RS7384765 D1     
8pinminipcb Con3   
CR0805-FX-3300GLF RS7409022 R1-4     
ERA3AEB472V F1577615 4.7K 0603 R5, R7-9     
ASE4204 f1197659 rs162505 sw1     

Hex code for CPU.

:020000040000FA
:100000004B280830A600A70039088500370884006F
:10001000350833193020331D322084133808870007
:10002000360880388600340881048613A001A101B7
:10003000260803194828B3182B2001083405FF3E71
:10004000A00DA10DB31C2B20A60B1B2827083318CD
:100050003928200848283508800600008006080056
:1000600080043528FF3A80053628FF3A841780053A
:100070004828A201A3014028A10CA00CA20DA30DA9
:10008000FF3E03183C282308A1002208A0004828AE
:10009000200064000800210079309900FF308C00B6
:1000A00082309E0020000C1621000C1220000C1241
:1000B00021000C120C302000B6000030B8000830CF
:1000C000B4000C30B7000030B9002030B500B301E7
:0800D0000C300220BA00E733F6
:020000040001F9
:02000E00FCFFF5
:02001000FFDE11
:00000001FF

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: "Poor Man's TurboTap" Hardware Project for Genesis/SNES Controllers]

I will dig out the box and see what I have left.

Flavor & haightc PM me with your details e.g location etc

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: "Poor Man's TurboTap" Hardware Project for Genesis/SNES Controllers]

I looked into making a multitap version but meant going the Asic or FPGA route.
Not had much experience with them so stopped at the pad conversion.
May have another look sometime.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Emulation accuracy: which software to use?]

Try retroarch on the PSVIta It plays and looks great on the OLED screen.
CD's and Hucard's.

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: "Poor Man's TurboTap" Hardware Project for Genesis/SNES Controllers]

Ive made one and raffled the first proto. search for SNES2PCE.

[Localizations, Games, Apps, Docs / Re: The Legend of Xanadu Dub Project - Auditions Wanted]

I think https://www.reddit.com/r/TurboGrafx/ is the only one currently being updated daily.

I've asked my daughter if she want to try out a voice.
Her boyfriend has recording facilities.

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Headphone Volume Wheel]

The GBA pot is the same pinout.
I've replaced two and all OK.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1x-New-Audio-Volume-Wheel-Potentiometer-Nintendo-Game-Boy-Advance-Color-GBA-GBC-/112296018435?hash=item1a255d4203:g:vJwAAOSwTglYmhOT

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Headphone Volume Wheel]

The GBA volume pot fits OK.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Motteke Tamago Title Englishification]

What the Duck
or
WTD

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: First 3 games you played]

Rtype when it first came out.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: On Oct 30, 2017, the PC Engine will be 30 years old]

This thread made me realize how old I really am.  I never really stopped to think of all of those being that long ago.  This is a great thread though.  Shubi that would be so awesome if you guys held an event over there.  I would love to see pics since I am 5000% certain my old ass will be in bed.  Also, time zones!

I am willing to buy a few gallons of vodka to spell out "PCE" on my driveway. Set alight, I will perform acrobatics as I leap across the flames.

This, truly, is the only way to celebrate PCE anniversary in NJ.

I will stream it for our comrades in France.

I think after a few gallons of vodka you will be streaming scantily dressed women urinating on a bed.

Oh has that already been done.

[Localizations, Games, Apps, Docs / Re: (work in progress) Barbarian on PCE]

Wolf from the UK TV versions of Gladiators is the chap on the front of the Box.

I actually bought this when it came out.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Force Gear & Twinbee Returns]

Thanks for this.

How can I run this on retroarch?
I've been playing PCE on my Vita recently and it plays cue iso ok but not this Force Gear rip

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Pc Engine GT: Start and select almost stopped working :(]

Hi Vimtoman!

Can you please link the products you bought on Ebay?

Thanks

It was this one.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/REMOTE-CONTROL-REPAIR-KIT-CONDUCTIVE-RUBBER-KEYPAD-FIX-TV-DVD-ALARM-FOB-PHONE-/171656481000?hash=item27f78608e8:g:YsgAAOSw44BYCkjZ

You just sand off the old stuff and apply this on and wit for it to dry.

Works really well.

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Pc Engine GT: Start and select almost stopped working :(]

You can buy a carbon compound and adhesive on ebay to repair the buttons.
Have done it myself and works.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Black Friday Turbo Everdrive v2.5]

The IC above the switch? I could solder that on for you and add the connector.
I'm in the UK.

Thank you so much for the offer, it's very much appreciated, and I may well take you up on it! 

I've asked KRIKzz's staff whether it would even be technically possible to do that hack (it may be something that they changed in the FPGA, too), and I've also asked if it's possible to special-order a bunch of cards with the USB option included, just to see what that would cost (if possible).

There are so few people here interested in development that I suspect that it would be hard to come up with enough to meet a minimum-order, but I can always fantasize!
 
KRIKzz really should have encouraged developers to use the USB (IMHO) if he really wanted regular--gamers to see the value in paying the extra cash for the USB option.

From my POV, it's a developer's dream-card ... but I totally understand that until folks like me actually do something useful with the extra hardware, it's just costly dead-weight to folks that just want to play games.

Just PM me when you need my help

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Black Friday Turbo Everdrive v2.5]

Thats all thats missing

Nope, there's also the FT245R USB-FIFO chip. 

And he *may* have also dropped the decoupling caps that aren't needed if the FT254R isn't installed.

Can you not just solder the usb connector on?

Possibly ... but not well. And when it comes to the FIFO chip ... I've got no chance at all!

I tell you ... getting older really sucks, and I'm not *that* effing old! 

***************

As it is ... I may just end up getting the Black Friday deal, and then trying to do a swap/upgrade with someone that has a v2.4 with USB that doesn't really need the USB.

Not sure how-on-earth else to get a USB-enabled TED v2 to have as a backup in case mine dies.

And it would sure be nice to be able to test both the DUO and the SuperGrafx/SuperCDROM at the same time with 2 TED cards when it comes to the fast CD library.

The IC above the switch? I could solder that on for you and add the connector.
I'm in the UK.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Black Friday Turbo Everdrive v2.5]

Can you not just solder the usb connector on?

Thats all thats missing