Re: McQub : QS1000 based waveblaster module
Posted on 2021-07-14, 20:18
*sigh* How much do you want for it?
Re: Retrobrighting crt monitor plastics
Posted on 2021-07-12, 07:06
I used 40 volume creme peroxide and a grow lamp inside a foil-lined container to brighten up the plastic bezels for my stuff. It takes a little longer than natural sunlight, but you get finer control over how white it ends up because it goes slower, and it also works in winter months. If you let it …
Re: Roland Sound Canvas Prices
Posted on 2021-06-27, 06:59
You can get an SC-88ST for about $120 on ebay from Japan. Just remember that Japan is 110v, and USA is 120V and get a converter.
Re: Legend of Kyrandia
Posted on 2021-04-12, 00:24
properly in that it gives you all the necessary files. You already have the GOG games, so piracy isn't an issue?
Re: Legend of Kyrandia
Posted on 2021-04-11, 17:47
google REMOVED if you want properly archived DOS games made to run in a DOS environment. GOG releases of DOS games are often butchered to run on modern systems only.
Re: 4GB disk in an old 486?
Posted on 2021-04-05, 05:08
sounds like a BIOS limitation. You may be able to find a hacked bios that removes that limitation, but more likely you'll either need to use a driver overlay software to get full access to the disk, or a bios that loads after the motherboard's bios and handles the IDE controller (like XT IDE)
Re: LuckyStar LS486E problem with PCI IDE
Posted on 2021-03-22, 06:12
Have similar memory corruption on my Rev:D. Looks like you allows DOS to write to the regions occupied by ROM. Try UMBINFO (it has German interface but still usable) to look where exactly your ROM is located. This board came with memory, and it works fine. I used UMAScan to see the address of the …
Re: LuckyStar LS486E problem with PCI IDE
Posted on 2021-03-20, 17:29
I tried using XT IDE on an ISA EIDE Max card, and it doesn't seem to be able to boot from an option rom in the D000h range. What a wonky board.
LuckyStar LS486E problem with PCI IDE
Posted on 2021-03-20, 07:19
So, I got this LuckyStar LS486E motherboard, and I think it's the Revision C with a newer BIOS (supports 8GB hard drive maximum). I bought it because I wanted to make a PCI 486 machine, but I'm running into some weird issues. I put in a Promise Ultra ATA 66 PCI IDE controller to get around the 8GB …
Re: Building RetroPC which PSU?
Posted on 2021-02-25, 16:54
You can still sometimes find new PSUs with decent 5V rails. There are several Hercules branded PSUs floating around with beefy 5V rails.
Re: poor advice on fixing things!
Posted on 2021-02-25, 16:38
Re: Mystery Motherboard
Posted on 2021-02-23, 20:15
That's one solid looking board - what's the Adaptec IC's job? I have this motherboard too, and I believe that is for the onboard IDE controller. It's fairly good. I think it may even be on the VLBus, but won't take advantage of it without drivers. Just FYI, this motherboard CAN take an AMD 5x86 …
Re: Temple Operating System
Posted on 2021-02-19, 18:56
Poor Terry. He was the definition of a crazy genius. Temple OS is really fascinating, not just from the standpoint of OS development, but also a look into the mind of a talented, but deeply troubled man.
Re: Worst LucasArts/Sierra adventure game
Posted on 2021-02-19, 18:52
Some red-hot takes in this thread. Here's my luke-warm ones. Sierra: Codename: Iceman - boring game with a lackluster story that fails to capture the feeling the game wants to project Police Quest - Procedural cop simulator isn't that fun. The game is way more fun and entertaining when you mess up …
Re: Orpheus Soundcard: a new DOS soundcard with SPDIF/OPL3/MPU support
Posted on 2021-02-18, 22:18
So, I've been fooling around with the Crystal Windows 9x drivers in Ghidra, and found some interesting references in the decompiled code. I wish I knew more about driver programming or x86 assembly, but this kinda looks like the CS4232 can support ADPCM, or at least has a reference to it in drivers: …
Re: Origin or Steam
Posted on 2021-02-17, 22:48
Steam has a MASSIVELY larger library, and not everything on the platform has DRM, or has DRM that is so trivial to remove it may as well not exist (like, literally create "steam_appid.txt" in the game folder that contains the corresponding game's Steam App ID number AND NOTHING ELSE) that it is far …
Re: Preferred IDE and Floppy cables?
Posted on 2021-02-16, 20:34
Chadti99 wrote on 2021-02-13, 11:51: So this IDC Crimp tool right here maybe? Pc Accessories- Idc Crimp Tool, For Flat Ribbon Cable And Idc Connectors https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007R2JEM4/ref=cm_s … F0H9R3TX4J4JEFY that's actually the one I use. It's a little fiddly, but it works well enough.
Re: Preferred IDE and Floppy cables?
Posted on 2021-02-12, 21:20
I make my own. Its better than relying on old connectors and cables, and I have control over the size of the cable itself, which is great for larger than usual or smaller than usual cases. All you need is a crimp or vice, some ribbon cables, and the IDC connectors. 34 pins for floppy, 40 for IDE.
Re: Unofficial Soundbanks for Dreamblaster X2/X3M
Posted on 2021-02-12, 20:13
Hi People, now there are two more Soundbanks available for our little Dreamblasters: GXSCC GM and OPL-3 FM 64M ! Just tried the OPL3 one on the Dreamblaster X2 I received today, and it's pretty great. The woodwind instruments are particularly pleasing. The only weird thing is that the drums sound …
Re: Questions on CoPros
Posted on 2021-02-12, 19:14
Because math co-pros cost like $2000+ back in the day. They were nearly as much as an entire computer. No developer wants to lock people out of a game for not having a $2000 piece of equipment with limited functionality and little or no real-world use in games. *cough*RTX*COUGH*
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