Re: ARGUS Project thread - now accepting pre-orders (for north/south American and Europe)

Posted on 2022-04-29, 12:30

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Hi everyone, I just got the tracking number from Shock__ for the Interwave chips! Shipping is slow, expected some delays. https://www.micronick.com/argus/

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Re: Newly made Gravis Ultrasound compatible cards ... what's the degree of interest?

Posted on 2022-04-29, 12:18

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I can't find any .DAT in SDK zip file, can you elaborate the location please? My mistake, The dat files I am referring to are the .PAT files. Sorry for the confusion Synoptic, I was watching LGR's video showing your card; the SMD/SMT work is very clean. It would be great if you could share with us …

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Re: ARGUS Project thread - now accepting pre-orders (for north/south American and Europe)

Posted on 2022-04-26, 17:49

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One of key issues this project did not gain much traction was the copyrighted ROM. I wonder why __shock or other main contributors didn't consider making the ROM optional. It is optional isn't it? Based on earlier discussion above, the ROM chip is not required to use the card. As long as you have …

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Re: Newly made Gravis Ultrasound compatible cards ... what's the degree of interest?

Posted on 2022-04-26, 11:50

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Maybe someone could make a ROM out of the .PAT files from the GUS installation files ? Can it be done? Yes, but it still doesn't solve the problem. None of those are in the public domain, and in absolutely no way can you fit a complete bank within 1 MiB. Yeah, I am just trying to figure out …

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Re: Newly made Gravis Ultrasound compatible cards ... what's the degree of interest?

Posted on 2022-04-25, 22:35

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I can't find any .DAT in SDK zip file, can you elaborate the location please? My mistake, The dat files I am referring to are the .PAT files. Sorry for the confusion I only found some .PAT files in this location http://dk.toastednet.org/GUS/MIDI%20PATCHES/ are you referring to these? No. The Pat …

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Re: Newly made Gravis Ultrasound compatible cards ... what's the degree of interest?

Posted on 2022-04-25, 22:24

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This folder in the SDK mentions ROM making: IWSDK20.ZIP\960214.SRC\TOOLS\ROMMAKER Some Snippets: "now combine .FFF and .DAT into ROMx.BIN files" FFF=SBOS waves Patch Information DAT=SBOS waves Sample Data prepare rom header: strncpy(rh.iwave, "INTRWAVE", 8); The SDK is there : http://dk.toastednet. …

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Re: Newly made Gravis Ultrasound compatible cards ... what's the degree of interest?

Posted on 2022-04-25, 21:58

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How they arranged the data ... no idea. The "newfff.txt" from the SDK might be of help there. Personally I haven't checked into that yet - just confirmed the IW78C21M1 can be substituted with a 29F800 This folder in the SDK mentions ROM making: IWSDK20.ZIP\960214.SRC\TOOLS\ROMMAKER Some Snippets: " …

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Re: ARGUS Project thread - now accepting pre-orders (for north/south American and Europe)

Posted on 2022-04-25, 21:49

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IcySon55 wrote on 2022-04-25, 04:35: Synoptic, if you don't mind verifying that I've not made any horrible fire-starting mistakes. 😅; Here's the list of material I used to assemble my Arguses : https://www.micronick.com/argus/argus_synoptic_bom.pdf

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Re: ARGUS Project thread (aka GUSsel Crowe) - it's not dead (yet)

Posted on 2022-04-24, 14:03

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Hi, I donated (not that much) some time ago but I lost track of the project. Will there be an option to get a bag of components with it to solder instead of trying to get everything on the BOM from everywhere? And making sure the stuff ordered is indeed the correct stuff. A complete solder-it- …

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Re: ARGUS Project thread - now accepting pre-orders (for north/south American and Europe)

Posted on 2022-04-21, 01:08

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I just got the gerber files from Shock__. I am still waiting for the Interwave chips, but I will start the PCB production in the meantime to minimize waiting time. Mr. 20 of 20 here. Thanks a ton for this project! I'm certainly in the no equipment or skills category but I'm willing to put in the …

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Re: ARGUS Project thread - now accepting pre-orders (for north/south American and Europe)

Posted on 2022-04-11, 19:51

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I just got the gerber files from Shock__. I am still waiting for the Interwave chips, but I will start the PCB production in the meantime to minimize waiting time.

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Re: ARGUS Project thread - now accepting pre-orders (for north/south American and Europe)

Posted on 2022-04-09, 17:26

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Awesome news @keropi !

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Re: ARGUS Project thread (aka GUSsel Crowe) - it's not dead (yet)

Posted on 2022-04-07, 19:40

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Awesome! All preorders are complete! I am awaiting for @shock__ to send me the 48 chips. I will update the thread with production update. I expect the 25 remaining boards to be available for order early May.

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Re: ARGUS Project thread (aka GUSsel Crowe) - it's not dead (yet)

Posted on 2022-04-07, 15:18

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Is this batch definitely being made? I don’t want to start stockpiling parts if we don’t end up meeting some needed threshold of orders or something. There's only 3 pre-orders left after just the first day so I imagine the target should get reached and we'll see things fulfilled. I hope too! Go …

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Re: ARGUS Project thread (aka GUSsel Crowe) - it's not dead (yet)

Posted on 2022-04-06, 13:58

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I guess I’ll get to find out if my SMT soldering skills have gotten any better since my last project. Same problem here :sweat_smile: My current level is: puts everything on fire when not dealing with through-hole component. Shock__ is the one making this decision. I am totally open to ship to …

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Re: ARGUS Project thread (aka GUSsel Crowe) - it's not dead (yet)

Posted on 2022-04-06, 12:47

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I am in Canada, the boards will be assembled in Canada and will be red to keep the original feel of it. As a fellow Canadian this makes me so happy. :D Price will be in Canadian dollars. I am aiming at 100 Canadian dollars + shipping per PCB with Interwave on it. If I can get 20 pre-orders, I'll …

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Re: ARGUS Project thread (aka GUSsel Crowe) - it's not dead (yet)

Posted on 2022-04-05, 21:43

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Good news everyone, a deal for the american continents is likely to happen rather soon. If anyone wants to take part in production and distribution for europe and/or asia and/or australia hit me up. HI everyone, I am the one taking care for the Americas. I am setting up the website for you to pre- …

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Re: ARGUS Project thread (aka GUSsel Crowe) - it's not dead (yet)

Posted on 2022-03-16, 13:29

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We're talking about making the cards available, shouldn't take 3 months...

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Re: Newly made Gravis Ultrasound compatible cards ... what's the degree of interest?

Posted on 2022-03-15, 11:05

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No pre-orders and ooops ... I guess the "few months" have been almost/over a year again. I'm currently meditating some alternative roadways since -i want to be honest there- this project has been a crawl since forever and I don't exactly see it take off any time soon - if someone wants to take over …

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Re: Newly made Gravis Ultrasound compatible cards ... what's the degree of interest?

Posted on 2021-12-06, 16:33

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There might be a great demand after what i've seen on LGR twitter : https://twitter.com/lazygamereviews/status/14 … 908797729181696

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