Robinson's Crate - my mini Voodoo 2 rig based on Transmeta Crusoe \ VOGONS

Robinson's Crate - my mini Voodoo 2 rig based on Transmeta Crusoe

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First post, by Neo

Posted on 2018-03-11, 23:18

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Hi, I just finished building my first full mod. It looks a bit crude due to my lack of dremel and experience, but I think it still packs a wow factor.

A video introduction with a bit of a build log: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-hgMNfkycI&t=332s
Video part 2 - benchmarks: https://youtu.be/OyQh1xg3JVU

Specs:
Motherboard from HP thin client
SoC: Transmeta Crusoe 5800A073310 (733MHz VLIW CPU emulating x86 with MMX)
RAM: 512MB DDR-SDRAM SODIMM
Southbridge: VIA VT8231 (ATA100, AC'97, LAN, 4xUSB 1.1)
Integrated GPU: Ati Rage XL with 8MB dedicated SDRAM
3D accelerator: STB Blackmagic 3D Voodoo 2 12MB
Storage: Kingston elite Pro 16GB CF
PSU: 12V 3.33A

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Reply 1 of 9, by BinaryDemon

Posted on 2018-03-11, 23:59

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Very cool and unusual build. Ive been eyeing up thin clients with sound blaster compatibility lately, I think the WT941GXL is probably the best available but I haven’t seen them on eBay for < $50.

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Check out DOSBox Distro:

https://sites.google.com/site/dosboxdistro/ [*]

a lightweight Linux distro (tinycore) which boots off a usb flash drive and goes straight to DOSBox.

Make your dos retrogaming experience portable!

Reply 2 of 9, by SW-SSG

Posted on 2018-03-12, 02:22

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The best part is, the VGA passthrough cable doubles as a handle. (joke)

Nice build!

Reply 3 of 9, by bandicoot67

Posted on 2018-03-12, 11:30

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Nice work man! Now you're hooked and there is no turning back. What are you going to do next?

Reply 4 of 9, by Neo

Posted on 2018-03-12, 19:54

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I've been hooked a long time ago when I built my first 486 😉 It was back in 2014. I only recently registered here, I am more active on the Polish 3dfx forum

Reply 5 of 9, by Trank

Posted on 2018-03-13, 08:12

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Wow thats beyond amazing. Any shots of the inside directly?

Reply 6 of 9, by Neo

Posted on 2018-03-13, 09:58

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All the insides are on the video, but I've got a few more shots too:

Reply 7 of 9, by ynari

Posted on 2018-03-14, 01:33

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That's incredibly neat - lovely build!

Readily available on ebay... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HP-Compaq-t5700-1G … vMAAOSw9OFZLdLs

Reply 8 of 9, by amadeus777999

Posted on 2018-03-15, 12:29

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Great - props!

Reply 9 of 9, by Neo

Posted on 2018-03-16, 09:49

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Some benchmarks:

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