Re: Have you opened your SC-55 to check the battery inside?

Posted on 2019-08-30, 13:55

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I have removed the battery today, also upgraded the ROM thanks to keropi! Follow up is posted in this thread: Re: Update SC-55 ROM Filename roland-rom2.jpg File size 1.35 MiB Views 2988 views

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Re: Update SC-55 ROM

Posted on 2019-08-30, 13:52

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I received the 1.21 ROM chip! Filename roland-rom0.jpg File size 1.26 MiB Views 6387 views Removed the Toshiba battery, not really needed. Thankfully the board was not damaged from the battery leak. Filename roland-rom2.jpg File size 1.35 MiB Views 6387 views Installed the new chip. Filename roland …

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2019-08-23, 13:50

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oeuvre wrote: those speakers are a hoot They sound great. I got them for free, ended up paying only for the shipping.

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2019-08-23, 13:37

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I got mine for 40€. It is in excellent condition and uses the 1.20 ROM.

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Re: post up pics of your "computing area"

Posted on 2019-08-23, 11:27

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It wasn't that expensive, 30 euros plus shipping locally. For a legendary keyboard it isn't expensive. You can find them cheap locally, on ebay they are are way more expensive. It was all dirty when I got it, cleaned it and it looks brand new. I'm always hunting for deals, not paying the crazy …

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Re: post up pics of your "computing area"

Posted on 2019-08-23, 11:01

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Thanks keropi, the CRT is 17" Viewsonic PT775. It has great colors. I got it as a gift from a friend. The Model M is from '89, next month is its 30th birthday. 😁 It is in great shape.

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Re: Update SC-55 ROM

Posted on 2019-08-23, 09:37

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Wow, thank you very much, you are the best. 😀

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Re: Update SC-55 ROM

Posted on 2019-08-23, 09:28

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Greece's Neighboring country 😀

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Re: post up pics of your "computing area"

Posted on 2019-08-23, 09:24

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My setup 😊

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Re: Update SC-55 ROM

Posted on 2019-08-23, 09:07

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Thanks keropi, but I think TL866 is expensive for just one job. It is the same price I paid for the SC-55. 😁 What about those 3 or 4 dollar ones, like SP200S?

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2019-08-23, 08:44

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Filename harmankardon1.jpg File size 1.25 MiB Views 1201 views File comment Harman Kardon HK195 Multimedia Speakers Filename awe64gold1.jpg File size 1.36 MiB Views 1201 views File comment Creative Awe64 Gold CT4390 Filename roland1.jpg File size 705.9 KiB Views 1201 views File comment Roland SC-55 …

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Re: Update SC-55 ROM

Posted on 2019-08-23, 08:29

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I also got GS-only SC-55 with 1.20 ROM recently. I've found 27C020 for $1 shipped. Whats the cheapest programmer that I can use? I see some available on Aliexpress but i'm unsure which one to get. Also where can I find the 1.21 dump ROM file? Thanks!

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2019-08-08, 14:37

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I bought GS-only Roland SC-55 yesterday for 40 euros. I'm waiting for the package to arrive now. 😊

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Re: Interested in PowerVR... can't find squat on ebay

Posted on 2019-08-06, 19:30

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I don't think there are any PowerVR cards there, however I was able to grab somewhat rare version of Voodoo Banshee on there recently for under $30 shipped. Maybe try searching on some local classifieds.

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2019-02-04, 19:29

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I bought a Voodoo3 2000 for 11 euros.

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Re: SATA III drive - breaks SATA II AHCI on nForce4 - reverts to SATA 150 MB/s - possible workaround?

Posted on 2018-08-28, 17:58

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I had the same issue but on nForce 700 series chipset, SATA III SSD was stuck to SATA 150. SATA II was broken with a SATA III drive. I remember that i gave up and replaced the board.

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Re: Power Supply Fan Replacement

Posted on 2018-08-28, 17:38

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It should be fine, it uses less power than the original fan therefore the psu can provide it.

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Re: 3DFX Voodoo2 component missing (HELP!)

Posted on 2018-08-20, 17:14

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Thanks for the pics! I'll just try to find a used cap with the same color as the 110mhz one from late 90s cards. It is a bit strange they used different cap even though they are the same card, only different memory frequency. Edit: On the other hand they might be the same value cap, just different …

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Re: 3DFX Voodoo2 component missing (HELP!)

Posted on 2018-08-17, 19:54

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I'll just replace the iron tip for a tiny one. I might ask a friend for some bad hardware from that era to desolder some caps. The problem is i only have the good stuff 😜

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Re: 3DFX Voodoo2 component missing (HELP!)

Posted on 2018-08-17, 18:23

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Of course it shouldn't be a problem to run it but i'm not in a hurry to run the card. I'd rather run it with the capacitor soldered, I mean they've put the cap there for a reason obviously :) Probably the white ones are 10nf and the brown ones are 100nf. The small caps like the C51 and C52 are rated …

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