Gameblaster Origin

Posted on 2023-03-18, 19:18

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by AppleSauce

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

So I was watching RMCs this week in retro episode 116 and they brought up the Retrograde retro pc mag which you can get for free. https://custompc.raspberrypi.com/books/retrograde I did some reading and came across some interesting stuff. It seems the author managed to get an interview with Sim Wong …

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Re: Dark Sun: Shattered Lands - Soundblaster + Roland MIDI Setup

Posted on 2023-03-18, 11:33

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by AppleSauce

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in Marvin \ Software

Yeah I got the English version 1.1 working with CM32L + Sound Blaster 16 CT1740 on a 430TX Pentium 1 Filename 20230318_220610.jpg File size 1.52 MiB Views 1410 views

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Re: Amiga 1081 Monitor Help?

Posted on 2023-03-18, 08:27

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by AppleSauce

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in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

Hi! I have the exact same problem but on an early 1084, it uses same flyback as your monitor. Did you find a solution for it? No unfortunately , after some digging it turns out HR Diemen the company that makes replacement flybacks goofed the design. Someone on youtube that I messaged had the same …

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Re: Rotating the Chill and Phil midi adapter for a smoother finish

Posted on 2023-03-17, 14:30

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by AppleSauce

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in Marvin \ Sound

Supreme effort, though. I have one of the C&P adapters, share your sentiments, and It’s also ended up unused. I have the X2GS module, so it sticks out even further and more susceptible to damage, not to mention unsightly. As for THE AWE64, I also can’t find a use for it. I think the awe64 is pretty …

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Re: Dual soundcard + ultimate MIDI setup ideas

Posted on 2023-03-09, 23:19

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by AppleSauce

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in Marvin \ Sound

Rincewind42 wrote on 2023-03-05, 10:16: Here we go, I think the cabling turned out quite alright. […] Show full quote Here we go, I think the cabling turned out quite alright. Very nice , your cable management skills are far better than mine 😆

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Re: Switchbox Setup questions

Posted on 2023-03-09, 14:26

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by AppleSauce

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

I also found this. Filename s-l400.jpg File size 27.78 KiB Views 218 views

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Re: Switchbox Setup questions

Posted on 2023-03-09, 14:21

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by AppleSauce

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in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

Thanks for all the suggestions guys im keeping all the options in mind. Just wondering then would the reverse work? Filename usb-switch-box-abcd-1-type-b-4-type-a-ports-2.gif File size 12.92 KiB Views 222 views Something like that?

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Re: Market value for popular or rare classic computer hardware

Posted on 2023-03-09, 04:04

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by AppleSauce

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Because the good V2200 ones are stupidly rare...only ones I can find are 4mb versions, still waiting on a 8mb v2200 I do have an 8mb QDI Vision V2200 AGP (datecode 1999 or so) but I do warn you its 2D picture quality is nothing stellar.. be careful what you wish for ;) I don't have a V2200 in the …

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Re: Switchbox Setup questions

Posted on 2023-03-09, 01:13

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by AppleSauce

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

Hmmm, that looks like a 2 machines to one USB peripheral switcher. Not sure it's gonna work that way... I'd just plug them both into a powered hub or use a 2 port wall wart. Damn I was worried it might not work , I don't really have any free outlets left on my power strip so I was trying to find …

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Switchbox Setup questions

Posted on 2023-03-08, 04:40

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by AppleSauce

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in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

Hiya anyone that can help , I've got a bit of a setup in the works involving a DB25 switcher and some LPT sound cards. And I was just wondering if my setup would be feasible or not. 20230301_171741.jpg So I've got the printer port and audio cable bits figured out. But the main issue is supplying …

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Re: Aureal vortex 2 + soundblaster live on same pc.

Posted on 2023-02-23, 12:39

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by AppleSauce

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in Marvin \ Sound

I've got a sb live and a 300mx vortex 2 on the same rig and they both work fine.

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Re: Vooodoo differences?

Posted on 2023-02-20, 14:30

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by AppleSauce

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Ok... perhaps I can get a bit more advice here. I am happy to use D3D cards where a game runs as well in D3D as anything else so my use of Voodoo is just for games where Voodoo is best. Previously I had come to a (I think the wrong) conclusion that the voodoo 1 was the best thing for me. I'm now …

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Re: NOS Trinitron has small flaw

Posted on 2023-02-17, 04:43

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by AppleSauce

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The model is Sony CPD-2003GT No speakers; I've actually moved it around the room just to be sure it's not environmental. I wonder if just placing a magnet under that corner of the monitor would work or if that would cause more damage over time? https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1351261/Sony-Cpd- …

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Re: NOS Trinitron has small flaw

Posted on 2023-02-16, 23:12

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by AppleSauce

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The model is Sony CPD-2003GT No speakers; I've actually moved it around the room just to be sure it's not environmental. I wonder if just placing a magnet under that corner of the monitor would work or if that would cause more damage over time? https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1351261/Sony-Cpd- …

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Re: NOS Trinitron has small flaw

Posted on 2023-02-16, 05:49

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by AppleSauce

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Thank you for the suggestions. A magnet does help reduce the discoloring but only temporarily (and if aligned the right way). I've looked into adjusting the beam landing but cannot find any directions on how to do so and I cannot find it in the adjustment menu. Is it normally there? What model …

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Re: NOS Trinitron has small flaw

Posted on 2023-02-16, 03:48

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by AppleSauce

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in Marvin \ Video

You might be able to fix it by adjusting the landing in that quadrant. There should be an option in the crt adjustment menu.

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Re: Building a PC to match the original xbox

Posted on 2023-02-11, 13:33

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-J229FzKXk&t=398s LinusTechTips had a video on the original xbox dev kits , dunno if that might help ya or not.

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Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2023-02-11, 11:54

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by AppleSauce

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

Got my hands on a Sony Trinitron G500 its an absolute unit and I nearly broke my back carrying it up the stairs to my house. Worth it though , its a nice upgrade to my G420 and the screen size is pretty mint. Filename 20230211_225159.jpg File size 1.8 MiB Views 1542 views

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Re: Dual soundcard + ultimate MIDI setup ideas

Posted on 2023-02-11, 11:48

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by AppleSauce

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in Marvin \ Sound

Turrican 2 requires using the HDMA channel if the SB16/AWE is going to be used for sound. yes, I was about to also write this the game is great as expected but it also is super picky for some reason - I've seen people not being able to run it even with original SB/SBPRO cards Yeah with the gus it …

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Re: Dual soundcard + ultimate MIDI setup ideas

Posted on 2023-02-09, 07:15

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by AppleSauce

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in Marvin \ Sound

I get some crazy conflicts though , usually I find I have to resort to picking the GUS for the sound effects in certain games because the sb16 locks the pc up. Or if I pick the gravis for certain other games when using a gamepad the character starts moving by itself so I have to use the sb16 …

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