Re: PS/2 to Microsoft Serialmouse Adapter Converter

Posted on 2017-05-03, 16:01

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by matze79

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Diodes have arrived, last missing parts are on the way. Had a IC programmig session: photo_2017-05-03_17-49-16.jpg photo_2017-05-03_17-49-22.jpg flashed a lot of MCU's today. Also checked out bootloader. MCU's are flashed with TinySafeBoot and PS/2 Adapter Firmware 1.0 now. So you can Update in the …

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Re: A P4 Rambus system, by AzzKickr

Posted on 2017-05-02, 11:01

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by matze79

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Wow, BIOS upgrade did it, also works now fine.

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Re: Best ISA Video Card for a 386DX-40?

Posted on 2017-05-01, 17:48

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by matze79

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keropi wrote: ET4000 is fast but has issues in some games - who doesn't want to play Commander Keen on a 386DX anyways? 🤣 Equally fast and trouble-free are the WDC90C31 based cards - you can't go wrong with one. mine does not work with TFT 😒

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Re: 3dfx bars

Posted on 2017-05-01, 17:23

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by matze79

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does this also happen without loopcable ? just connect your monitor directly to the 3dfx card, are there bars ? i would replace all caps on the 3dfx.

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Re: A P4 Rambus system, by AzzKickr

Posted on 2017-05-01, 15:00

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by matze79

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I have the same Problem and same Mainboard. It seems this Mainboard has trouble with memory configurations. When i remove 2 512Mb RD-Ram Sticks and insert my 2 64Mb the GeForce 6200 works. i have 2Gb RAM installed and a 1,3Ghz CPU. Also with GeForce 6200. A FX5200 works flawless also GeForce 2 and …

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Re: PS/2 to Microsoft Serialmouse Adapter Converter

Posted on 2017-05-01, 11:05

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by matze79

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First Kit: Filename bausatz.jpg File size 1.86 MiB Views 912 views EDIT: Diode missing... damn

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Re: Industrial Engineering Station - Advant Station 130 - Pentium 1 - Giant Laptop

Posted on 2017-05-01, 11:02

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by matze79

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in Marvin \ System Specs

nothing, stock netbsd kernel runs here. but Stock kernel is big, i need to remove all unwanted stuff when i will find time. With GENERIC only 47Mb are avaible to User, it can be shrinked to ~4-5Mb and then i will have almost 59Mb free. -> USB, ACPI, etc... all unnecessary. EDIT: installed with …

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Re: Industrial Engineering Station - Advant Station 130 - Pentium 1 - Giant Laptop

Posted on 2017-05-01, 10:22

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by matze79

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Got NetBSD 7.1 up and running: 1024x768 8bit @ Xorg Netsurf Browser: Filename photo_2017-05-01_12-21-20.jpg File size 171.98 KiB Views 452 views Filename photo_2017-05-01_10-29-19.jpg File size 150.62 KiB Views 452 views now i can access modern shares and network services. runs pretty decent, need …

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Re: CVX-2 : covox adapter

Posted on 2017-04-29, 20:17

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by matze79

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and you also need additonal power, because not all lpt's are have enough left to power this solution. maybe you can get some power from status line etc with low schottky diodes.. EDIT: http://320volt.com/en/paralel-port-dijital-an … -cikis-tda7050/

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Industrial Engineering Station - Advant Station 130 - Pentium 1 - Giant Laptop

Posted on 2017-04-29, 19:16

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by matze79

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Something Special: Advant Station with: - Pentium 120Mhz - 64Mb RAM - 10Gb IBM 2,5" HDD - Kontron Mainboard - Floppy - C&T 655534 Videocard PCI, 1Mb. - Dust Covered I/O ports and floppy - Hardened Screen (acrylic glass) - Hardened Case (Massive Steel!!!) - ISA Slot - SCSI Onboard/External SCSI …

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Re: CVX-2 : covox adapter

Posted on 2017-04-29, 19:01

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by matze79

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I will make a Active Covox with Chip DAC and simple Amplifier when i'm done with this PS/2 to Microsoft Serialmouse Adapter Converter / Updated First Post / Firmware Update added ... Parts ~6-7 €

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Re: NCR System 3200 Rescue.

Posted on 2017-04-29, 17:49

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by matze79

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i have also one, a 486SX 😀 Nice Find.

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Re: PS/2 to Microsoft Serialmouse Adapter Converter

Posted on 2017-04-29, 10:06

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by matze79

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Some parts arrived, the seller has split it into two packages... some parts will arrive later, ~30 DC-Jacks are missing. Damn! Filename photo_2017-04-29_11-16-23.jpg File size 155.42 KiB Views 938 views

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Re: Fastest pc you have win98 on? (besides emulation)

Posted on 2017-04-28, 12:38

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by matze79

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in Marvin \ System Specs

Sempron 64 AM2 - 1.6Ghz @ 2.1Ghz 3Gb DDR2 800Mhz Samsung 830 SSD 64GB GeForce 7300GT 512Mb PCIe Asrock NF6G-DVI - Nforce Mainboard Runs like hell.

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Re: Circa 2002 gaming rig (P4 based)

Posted on 2017-04-28, 11:40

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by matze79

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Uff Gothic II Same story. About 30-40 fps @ 640x480 (but will all settings maxed) in the beginning (after you get out of the tower). Feels playable. I will increase resolution and see what happens and how it scales. Get a 9800 Pro or GeForce 6xxx for this game its highly recommend. I remember we …

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Re: Circa 2002 gaming rig (P4 based)

Posted on 2017-04-28, 11:38

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by matze79

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I tried putting a Geforce 2 MX 200 PCI in it and man, it is slow. looks like you got one of that shitty 32bit RAM GeForce's... There are also fast one's.

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Re: PS/2 to Microsoft Serialmouse Adapter Converter

Posted on 2017-04-27, 14:20

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by matze79

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Send already out a few PM's with payment information. Still a few left.. All Parts are ordered now. Also another bunch of pcbs is ordered. i think i can ship in first week of may. EDIT: the xhtml list above is not updated currently, don't mind i have another spreadsheet on my pc.

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

Posted on 2017-04-27, 14:00

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by matze79

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or fit a common socket, and put a smaller ISA Card next to the GUS :>

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Re: CVX-2 : covox adapter

Posted on 2017-04-26, 09:45

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by matze79

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in Marvin \ Sound

why not make a Chip DAC ?

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Re: PS/2 to Microsoft Serialmouse Adapter Converter

Posted on 2017-04-26, 05:54

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by matze79

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ok, pricing is now here, 12€ a kit including all parts, preprogrammed mcu, packaging etc. + shipping. i will write all people that fit in the first batch and collect the money. then i will order all remaining parts, and items will be sorted and send out.

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