Re: Unpack the blind box
Posted on 2024-01-21, 09:35
I have a very similar one boxed, but mine is an ES1868. Probably the best SB clone in my pile. https://archive.org/details/soundconductor16p … Box%20Front.jpg
Re: Show me your testbench
Posted on 2024-01-21, 08:56
Modified a balsa crate for my little backplane. Filename test bench.png File size 428.56 KiB Views 951 views
Re: Best LCD for DOS games running on old hardware
Posted on 2024-01-21, 06:41
arncht wrote on 2024-01-21, 06:10: Here you can use the oled for modern purposes, why is it good to limit just for 4:3? I did not get it. Personally, I want a kinda-period-correct-looking display next to my beige box. It's form over function, sure... but I like it.
Re: Good Outlet to Move Retro Hardware? (Australia)
Posted on 2024-01-21, 02:42
OCAU has a good little retro trading section, but just checking the rules, looks like you can't access that until you've been a member for 90 days. https://forums.overclockers.com.au/forums/retro-arcade.92/ There are numerous FB groups of course, but I'm not in any of them so can't advise: https:// …
Re: Current options for a 'portable Sound Canvas' (on a Pi or SBC etc.)?
Posted on 2024-01-19, 01:44
There are HDMI audio injectors https://www.jaycar.com.au/hdmi-stereo-audio-i … serter/p/AC1636 You would just need one with audio inputs for both sources. Or a little passive mixer. The birds nest of devices grows...
Re: Current options for a 'portable Sound Canvas' (on a Pi or SBC etc.)?
Posted on 2024-01-16, 18:29
Probably won't quite suit you since it's just GM, but these are pretty neat: https://www.midiplus.com.tw/en/product-detail/miniEngineUSB/
Re: Multiple computers, one set of speakers.
Posted on 2024-01-12, 23:10
Sphere478 wrote on 2024-01-11, 02:31: There’s been a few threads asking about this, I got this 3.5mm jack mixer. It works pretty good! Heads up. 😀 I used to shy away from passive mixers, but recently I threw one of these very things into a setup and I'm quite happy with it. It does the thing. …
Re: Best LCD for DOS games running on old hardware
Posted on 2024-01-11, 11:27
red_avatar wrote on 2024-01-11, 11:15: they're finally making non-widescreen OLED monitors that aren't extremely expensive Any more info on these?
Re: What was your experience and thought process like when buying or upgrading a computer in the '80s / '90s?
Posted on 2024-01-08, 07:40
I was just a kid in Australia, but I remember the process of my dad buying our first home PC in 1990. He was not a computer guy at all, but got roped into a group buy through work. This involved us being able to demo a couple of options in our homes for a week. The first demo unit was a Mac Plus. I …
Re: Maximizing usage of a Raspberry Pi for a retro gateway/server
Posted on 2023-12-31, 21:53
RetroNAS might have some things that interest you (WaybackProxy is among its many offerings) https://github.com/danmons/retronas
Re: Ct4170 - There is sound but no midi music?
Posted on 2023-12-28, 05:48
Nice! Even nicer that you have both cards running without any apparent conflicts. Happy new year 😁
Re: Ct4170 - There is sound but no midi music?
Posted on 2023-12-27, 22:58
Install that Packard Bell breakout card and connect your speakers to that. (You will of course want to uninstall your other sound card first in order to test this properly)
Re: Ct4170 - There is sound but no midi music?
Posted on 2023-12-27, 00:42
That Packard Bell card looks to me like it's just a proprietary breakout board. Which would mean it only provides inputs/outputs for audio hardware that is integrated in the mobo, and doesn't make sound on its own. The 'MIDI' screen print on it is merely labelling the MIDI/gameport connector. I …
Re: MT-32 is no longer receiving data
Posted on 2023-12-17, 08:55
Possibilities: - Fault in MIDI adapter/cable on the DIN side - Dirt/oxidisation in MT32 MIDI socket, needs cleaning - MIDI socket has dry solder joints internally, needs reflowing - Something more serious internally (Hopefully not)
Re: Sound Blaster X-FI questions
Posted on 2023-12-14, 02:58
I have a Titanium in my W11 rig. EAX may be dead but CMSS-3D is still great.
Re: mTCP NetDrive: network attached storage for DOS 2.0 or better
Posted on 2023-12-11, 08:09
Cool to see this release. I'm also interested in what the good Windows image tools would be.
Re: Working configuration for Win98 / Linux Samba share
Posted on 2023-12-10, 12:02
Consider installing RetroNAS, or even just look into how it configures its Samba install. "RetroNAS configures Samba to dynamically support the oldest versions of the protocol right through to newer versions. This happens automatically when the client asks to connect to the Samba server, and the …
Re: Best LCD for DOS games running on old hardware
Posted on 2023-11-29, 22:41
The Retrotink4k review by ModernVintageGamer does look very promising as scaler for computers. Looks like it might solve the issues I mentioned with the OSSC Pro above. It truly looks like the end boss of scalers. Not sure what ElectroSoldier's beef is with community made products that cater to the …
Re: Screen turns white (SiS630 on laptop)
Posted on 2023-11-27, 10:39
I was going to ask if you tried drivers from w3.sis.com, but it looks like it's down 🙁 That's a recent development, and I hope not permanent. Not having great success hitting it on Wayback either.
Re: *START HERE* SoftMPU 1.91 - Software Intelligent MPU-401 Emulator
Posted on 2023-11-23, 02:03
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