Re: MP3 hardware decoding ISA cards

Posted on 2022-11-02, 00:32

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Removed the 3rd party stickers.. It actually is a legit NSM TrueSound. 😄 Filename PXL_20221102_002319727.jpg File size 1.4 MiB Views 395 views Filename PXL_20221102_002333139.jpg File size 1.25 MiB Views 395 views

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Re: MP3 hardware decoding ISA cards

Posted on 2022-11-02, 00:10

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How do I find them on ebay? You don't. They all gone. There were only two units. We will need to let someone else do the testing, preferably on a slow system in DOS, Win3.1, W95, and I hope NT 3.51 and NT 4.0. It'd be great if someone can figure out how to get it working in a compatible Amiga as …

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Re: MP3 hardware decoding ISA cards

Posted on 2022-10-31, 22:02

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Now in possession.. Just have to get some time to test it out on my 386. Filename PXL_20221031_213532713.jpg File size 1.25 MiB Views 459 views Filename PXL_20221031_213554386.jpg File size 1004.09 KiB Views 459 views Filename PXL_20221031_213641011.jpg File size 580.2 KiB Views 459 views

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Re: MP3 hardware decoding ISA cards

Posted on 2022-10-19, 18:51

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Sorry to bump this.. but there are some ISA MP3 audio decoder cards on Ebay right now for cheap.. I just grabbed one. It is the first time in years I've seen them come up, as I have several search alerts set. They appear to be a clone of the NSM.. looks nearly identical. I purchased one, so …

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Re: List of open-source PC hardware projects

Posted on 2022-10-18, 16:32

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72-pin SIMM template: https://github.com/wiretap-retro/72-pin-SIMM-KiCAD-Template Filename pic.png File size 262.33 KiB Views 921 views

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Re: Let's make some memories (SIMMs)

Posted on 2022-10-18, 14:03

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72-pin SIMM template, if anyone wants to use it. Filename pic.png File size 262.33 KiB Views 209 views https://github.com/wiretap-retro/72-pin-SIMM-KiCAD-Template

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Re: How do you store your games? How to you keep track? Database?

Posted on 2022-10-15, 02:32

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Yea that's a 22U rackmount cabinet.

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Re: Is it just me or are Realtek wifi cards hot garbage?

Posted on 2022-10-14, 19:04

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For modern things, I've made it a point to not use wired or wireless Realtek stuff if I can avoid it. For the most part they work ok for a while, then either the hardware has issues, or some driver release causes an issue. I've had everything from completely failed chips not picking up any networks, …

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Re: How do you store your games? How to you keep track? Database?

Posted on 2022-10-14, 13:15

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What mini fridge? I don't have one in the picture. My NES games are in another room.

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Re: Commander X16 of The 8-Bit Guy, can it be considered as the most nonsense neo-retro computer of all times?

Posted on 2022-10-14, 11:37

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I think its cool.. but with no compatibility, I don't get it. You only have so many developers willing to write software for a custom retro-style machine. After the "oh that's neat" factor wears off, devs will just abandon it and move onto the next cool thing, or trickle out a few games/programs …

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Re: Slotket 8 Tweaker.

Posted on 2022-10-14, 11:21

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The routing and design rules for that will be fun. I recommend watching the Altium high speed board design videos and closely follow the Intel design specs if you want it to work. Trace length/resistance matters.

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Re: How do you store your games? How to you keep track? Database?

Posted on 2022-10-14, 11:14

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I store mine on shelves. I track them by looking at them. Filename PXL_20221014_111037019.NIGHT.jpg File size 1.62 MiB Views 304 views

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Re: List of open-source PC hardware projects

Posted on 2022-10-13, 17:22

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C= 1u keycap: https://www.wasdkeyboards.com/commodore-cherr … -mx-keycap.html Amiga 1.25u keycap: https://www.wasdkeyboards.com/os-cherry-mx-keycap-set.html

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Re: HDD Clicker - HDD Sound Simulator

Posted on 2022-10-07, 22:15

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Another idea for a deeper HDD sound -- a solenoid. It could be mounted to the chassis so it gets the similar vibration to a normal HDD. See the clunker keyboard as an example: https://mechwild.com/product/clunker/ What about a cell phone clicker? Like the thing apple used to make you think you …

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Re: HDD Clicker - HDD Sound Simulator

Posted on 2022-10-06, 20:31

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Another idea for a deeper HDD sound -- a solenoid. It could be mounted to the chassis so it gets the similar vibration to a normal HDD. See the clunker keyboard as an example: https://mechwild.com/product/clunker/

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Re: Custom interposer module for TI486SXL2-66 PGA168 to PGA132 - HELP!

Posted on 2022-10-06, 19:59

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Not sure if this is useful to anybody here or not. https://github.com/wiretap-retro/486-Pentium- … ocket-for-KiCAD

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Re: 3Dfx Voodoo 2 PCB SLI Bridge / SLI Cable

Posted on 2022-10-06, 16:41

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Assembled and tested mine this morning. Works great. 😀 Filename PXL_20221006_135037721.jpg File size 1.05 MiB Views 541 views

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Re: long gcard blocked by tall caps, preventing from going in slot.

Posted on 2022-10-05, 11:00

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Don't know why you'd cut up the card's cooler when you can just put new capacitors on the board with the legs folded over at a 90-deg angle.. When I can't fit my car in the garage because my son put his toys in my parking spot, I don't cut a hole through the garage door so it closes.

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Re: [Project] 386/486/SBC 3D Printed Retro Case

Posted on 2022-10-01, 12:33

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The case is missing shielding for electromatic compatibility. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electromagnetic_compatibility Back in the day, this would have been higly illegal due to the possibility of causing radio interference, RFI/TVI. Remember that show cases were forbidden for regular use, as …

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Re: [Project] 386/486/SBC 3D Printed Retro Case

Posted on 2022-09-30, 22:43

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That's one thing I've never tried is pausing a print. Hopefully it can resume ok.

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