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    • DipkidD
      Dipkid
      last edited by

      the one I got is the trinitron kv-29x5e. very happy with it. big plus that it supports ntsc. also a very good looking set.

      RetroPC: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/13048/the-1976-retropc-diy-retro-gaming-computer-build
      Wallcab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/28324/wall-mounted-cab-2-0
      Candy Cab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/34290/diy-candy-cab-arcade

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      • obsidianspiderO
        obsidianspider
        last edited by

        Yeah, around here it's a significant fee to recycle a TV, so I don't want to go around gathering up all of the free TVs I see just to have them sit around, but I do keep my eyes open for "the good one."

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        • DipkidD
          Dipkid
          last edited by

          Oh, and I also had this baby for a while. Sold it when I got the Sony kv. its a LG 21" lim ed. coca cola tv. you could buy it if you collected A LOT of caps back in '01.😊
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          RetroPC: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/13048/the-1976-retropc-diy-retro-gaming-computer-build
          Wallcab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/28324/wall-mounted-cab-2-0
          Candy Cab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/34290/diy-candy-cab-arcade

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          • obsidianspiderO
            obsidianspider
            last edited by

            That's really cool. I have to think those are collectible. Some people really love Coca-Cola stuff.

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              VictimRLSH
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              Perfect for playing Pepsi Invaders on...

              System Config: Retropie 4.4 with full desktop, RPi 3B, 256gb SD, 5v 2.1A 5,200 mAH USB battery. EasyMSX controller mounted with Pimoroni Hyperpixel 4 (non touch). Also running 4.6 on a 4gb Pi 4 serving as my primary desktop computer now.

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              • DipkidD
                Dipkid
                last edited by

                Gave my Pal Snes a paint job; Pink/purple/translucent glitter & gloss coating.. (unfortunately I messed up the controller port ribbon, so now I gotta fix that. it never really ends..)
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                RetroPC: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/13048/the-1976-retropc-diy-retro-gaming-computer-build
                Wallcab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/28324/wall-mounted-cab-2-0
                Candy Cab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/34290/diy-candy-cab-arcade

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                • simpleethatS
                  simpleethat @Dipkid
                  last edited by

                  @Dipkid do I see sparkles? It's so shiny!

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                  • obsidianspiderO
                    obsidianspider @Dipkid
                    last edited by

                    @Dipkid How did you do the graphics?

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                    • simpleethatS
                      simpleethat @obsidianspider
                      last edited by

                      @obsidianspider I'd guess water transfer decals. I've used them on builds and they work pretty well

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                      • DipkidD
                        Dipkid @simpleethat
                        last edited by

                        @simpleethat yes you do see sparkles πŸ˜€

                        RetroPC: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/13048/the-1976-retropc-diy-retro-gaming-computer-build
                        Wallcab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/28324/wall-mounted-cab-2-0
                        Candy Cab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/34290/diy-candy-cab-arcade

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                        • DipkidD
                          Dipkid @simpleethat
                          last edited by Dipkid

                          @simpleethat @obsidianspider its bubble free mactac vinyl.

                          RetroPC: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/13048/the-1976-retropc-diy-retro-gaming-computer-build
                          Wallcab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/28324/wall-mounted-cab-2-0
                          Candy Cab: https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/34290/diy-candy-cab-arcade

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                          • obsidianspiderO
                            obsidianspider
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                            This weekend I assembled my Peanut kit

                            It took a long time, I messed up quite a few times, but I got practice soldering and in the end I have this to go with my "real" Arduboy in my collection.

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                              VictimRLSH @obsidianspider
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                              @obsidianspider I always wanted to do a micro build, but the Arduino always seemed a bit underpowered for the task. I actually have that .96" OLED. Makes a great oscilliscope display.

                              System Config: Retropie 4.4 with full desktop, RPi 3B, 256gb SD, 5v 2.1A 5,200 mAH USB battery. EasyMSX controller mounted with Pimoroni Hyperpixel 4 (non touch). Also running 4.6 on a 4gb Pi 4 serving as my primary desktop computer now.

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                              • obsidianspiderO
                                obsidianspider @VictimRLSH
                                last edited by

                                @VictimRLSH The Arduboy games are pretty cool for what they are, but it's certainly not running PlayStation games.

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                                  VictimRLSH @obsidianspider
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                                  @obsidianspider My problem with the current Pi Zero W micro builds is they all use the same 3 button hat, and I want better controls, something along the lines of the Game Boy Micro with shoulder buttons and separate select/start. Once I finally get a 3D printer and quit making ghetto cases for my builds I think I can do something nice. I'm thinking of a play on the GB Micro and branding it the "MAME Boy Micro" with the MAME font.

                                  System Config: Retropie 4.4 with full desktop, RPi 3B, 256gb SD, 5v 2.1A 5,200 mAH USB battery. EasyMSX controller mounted with Pimoroni Hyperpixel 4 (non touch). Also running 4.6 on a 4gb Pi 4 serving as my primary desktop computer now.

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                                  • obsidianspiderO
                                    obsidianspider @VictimRLSH
                                    last edited by

                                    @VictimRLSH I've started to mess with some PCB design so I can make my own boards for some Pi portables. My first prototypes for a 2" screen breakout should be here soon.

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                                    • obsidianspiderO
                                      obsidianspider
                                      last edited by obsidianspider

                                      Today I added my very first Treasure game to my collection: Dynamite Headdy for Sega Genesis. It’s in very good shape and only mildly suffers from the common Genesis game problem of looking like someone soaked the label in vegetable oil. I don’t know why so many Genesis games do that.

                                      Also: can anyone suggest a good gamebit screwdriver that works well with Genesis games? My orange handled one from Amazon β€œworks” but it often slips from the screws on Genesis games and mars the finish. I’d like to minimize that in the future.
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                                      My custom PCBs also arrived today. They're my very first boards that I designed myself, so there's nothing fancy going on, but it looks like they'll fit the ribbon cable that I intended, so hopefully I'll be able to test with a Pi soon.

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                                      • obsidianspiderO
                                        obsidianspider
                                        last edited by

                                        Well, it looks like my board works…

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                                        • cellyC
                                          celly @obsidianspider
                                          last edited by

                                          @obsidianspider great job man!

                                          Currently Playing: Tetris (Gameboy)

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                                          • FlyingTomahawkF
                                            FlyingTomahawk
                                            last edited by FlyingTomahawk

                                            Started to buy some stuff again. I didn't take pictures since it's nothing special. I belive you all have seen Famicom cartridges before.
                                            I have the Famicom with Super Mario Bros 1 and 3
                                            Added these to the collection

                                            Rockman 2
                                            Rockman 3
                                            Rockman 4
                                            Rockman 5
                                            Tennis
                                            Mike Tyson's Punch Out!
                                            Dr. Mario
                                            Salamander

                                            And a KV-25DA65 Sony TV for 800 Yen!

                                            There are some PVM screens available here but I have no clue how you connect a famicom or any console to such screen. They have those weird BNC connectors only. Does anyone have experience or info regarding connecting consoles to PVM screens?

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