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by thorr
Thu Mar 28, 2024 5:08 am
Forum: Nintendo 64 (N64)
Topic: N64 Core
Replies: 506
Views: 668601

Re: N64 Core

I just got a 4-player SNAC adapter. Is there a way to plug in my memory card from my real N64 and use its save games? When I launch Super Mario 64, it is using the save games from the MiSTer, not from the memory card, and I am not sure what settings to change to get it to use the SNAC port. Thanks!

by thorr
Wed Mar 27, 2024 5:55 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: FPGA-based real GPU
Replies: 3
Views: 408

Re: FPGA-based real GPU

Very cool stuff!

by thorr
Wed Mar 27, 2024 1:45 pm
Forum: Display Devices
Topic: Horizontal and Vertical Shift Options for Analog Output
Replies: 15
Views: 4297

Re: Horizontal and Vertical Shift Options for Analog Output

Wish it worked with component video. If this exists, then maybe it can be implemented in the main part of the MiSTer in the video chain similar to the scaler. Then in each core save the offsets when saving the core settings.

by thorr
Tue Mar 26, 2024 6:41 pm
Forum: Other Computer / System Cores
Topic: Groovy_MiSTer Core
Replies: 259
Views: 41294

Re: Groovy_MiSTer Core

Is this core working with Direct Video? I'm not able to get any picture at all with HDMI converted to VGA, but VGA over analog IO works fine. I have a legacy analog IO 6.1 board so I wanted to try the PWM option over Direct Video and it's not showing any picture with either latest stable or testing builds. Yes, it works for me with Direct Video (n...
by thorr
Sun Mar 24, 2024 6:58 am
Forum: Other Console Cores
Topic: Atari 7800 / 2600
Replies: 506
Views: 386166

Re: Atari 7800 / 2600

Today I tried playing Asteroids for the 2600 and it is causing my MiSTer to become unstable. Hitting F12 after loading Asteroids is slow to respond. The sound cuts in and out. Does anyone else have this problem? Other games seem to work fine. Thanks! Edit: OK, this is weird. I also have "Atari 2600" in my core list (from an mgl file), and...
by thorr
Wed Mar 13, 2024 10:11 pm
Forum: Nintendo 64 (N64)
Topic: N64 Core Development Ends
Replies: 43
Views: 5843

Re: N64 Core Development Ends

It certainly helps to have the motivation to tackle such large projects again, that seem so difficult you shouldn't even try. Putting in my bid now for a Windows 98SE / DOS core with a 3Dfx graphics card. :-) Create a custom modern x86 32-bit CPU designed around the strengths and weaknesses of the DE10 Nano to maximize performance, and have basic ...
by thorr
Wed Mar 13, 2024 6:23 pm
Forum: Nintendo 64 (N64)
Topic: N64 Core Development Ends
Replies: 43
Views: 5843

Re: N64 Core Development Ends

The N64 core is absolutely incredible. It is shocking to me that this thread has such a sad feel to it. The core is a triumph and should be celebrated! As a side note, I am wondering if slightly underclocking the core where needed could solve the remaining issues with latency for those games and just put an option in the core for it. It might cause...
by thorr
Tue Mar 12, 2024 7:12 pm
Forum: Other Console Cores
Topic: FPGA Sega Dreamcast?
Replies: 27
Views: 13170

Re: FPGA Sega Dreamcast?

Interesting! I don't expect this to ever go to a full core on the MiSTer, but for now maybe it can at least play Crysis. ;-)

by thorr
Mon Mar 11, 2024 2:39 pm
Forum: Arcade Cores
Topic: Twin Cobra PCB
Replies: 9
Views: 1421

Re: Twin Cobra PCB

bootsector wrote: Mon Mar 11, 2024 10:34 am

It would be stupid to work on a core that already exists.

Not necessarily true. There are many cores that can be improved and there are several that have been with completely new cores. Sometimes it is better to just start over. I personally prefer quality or as close to perfect as possible over quantity.

by thorr
Mon Mar 11, 2024 3:30 am
Forum: Arcade Cores
Topic: Donkey Kong: Walking Sound Hack?
Replies: 268
Views: 93826

Re: Donkey Kong: Walking Sound Hack?

I can confirm that since I first mentioned I was having trouble with multiple jumping, I have gotten better at it to the point it is not really an issue anymore. I think I was jumping too early like you mentioned. Mame might have a bit more lag so that could be why it was less of an issue for me. That's pretty awesome to have multiple Million-plus ...
by thorr
Wed Mar 06, 2024 8:31 pm
Forum: Other Computer / System Cores
Topic: Apple IIGS MiSTer Core Progress
Replies: 46
Views: 19841

Re: Apple IIGS MiSTer Core Progress

bump - just hoping this will happen eventually

by thorr
Mon Mar 04, 2024 6:12 am
Forum: Other Computer / System Cores
Topic: Groovy_MiSTer Core
Replies: 259
Views: 41294

Re: Groovy_MiSTer Core

This needs a broadcast solution; is possible but how many have more than 1 MiSTer? I know a few people do. How many would actually use this feature, I have no idea. Also, how many people have CRT's in different rooms? I just thought of it so I thought I would share it, but depending on the amount of effort, it might not be worth the trouble. For m...
by thorr
Mon Mar 04, 2024 6:06 am
Forum: Other Computer / System Cores
Topic: Groovy_MiSTer Core
Replies: 259
Views: 41294

Re: Groovy_MiSTer Core

Quick Question, does this solution allow you to play vertical games well on a horizontal CRT? Say you have a 25" CRT, which gives you the needed room to show vertical games pretty close to what a 19" monitor would look like. Wondering if this solution does that. If you use 240p, you will lose lines of resolution. For example if you play ...
by thorr
Thu Feb 29, 2024 8:27 pm
Forum: Display Devices
Topic: The State of DACs for the MiSTer and Direct Video
Replies: 59
Views: 25191

Re: The State of DACs for the MiSTer and Direct Video

I bought it also, but haven't tried it yet. :-( Fortunately the HDMI to component/VGA box I use works really well and I didn't really need the Icy Box one anyway. They don't make the one I have anymore as far as I know.

by thorr
Tue Feb 27, 2024 8:20 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: MiSTerCast Released
Replies: 11
Views: 4922

Re: MiSTerCast Released

Neocaron wrote: Tue Feb 27, 2024 7:52 pm

Me too! I love Antonio's Mister, the only oversight was the 4 cells memory, but nothing 50$ couldn't fix. I'm definitely gonna try this.

What is the issue with the memory? I haven't had any issues with it.

by thorr
Tue Feb 27, 2024 6:56 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: MiSTerCast Released
Replies: 11
Views: 4922

Re: MiSTerCast Released

This(!) is the reason I have Antonio Villena's product. I was not aware of the PWM version and it is very cool for those who need it.

by thorr
Mon Feb 26, 2024 9:28 pm
Forum: Other Computer / System Cores
Topic: Groovy_MiSTer Core
Replies: 259
Views: 41294

Re: Groovy_MiSTer Core

I am not sure if this has been covered or not, but is it possible to stream this to multiple MiSTer's at the same time? It would be cool to have this option for a sort of video distribution system, especially now with the ability to stream PC applications and that could be used for watching movies on CRT's in different rooms for example.

by thorr
Mon Feb 26, 2024 9:23 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: MiSTerCast Released
Replies: 11
Views: 4922

Re: MiSTerCast Released

Great info, thanks! Yeah, running a specific application in a window and streaming that sounds like the right solution. I was not aware that was an option. I am looking forward to trying this!

by thorr
Mon Feb 26, 2024 7:39 pm
Forum: Arcade Cores
Topic: Donkey Kong: Walking Sound Hack?
Replies: 268
Views: 93826

Re: Donkey Kong: Walking Sound Hack?

That is interesting because I experienced the opposite. Easier to jump in the core than in Mame. It could be related to controller lag because I used a different controller for Mame. After a lot of practice I was able to consistently do the double jump a few times in a row. It is just a matter of figuring out when to start the first jump. Yeah, it...
by thorr
Mon Feb 26, 2024 7:29 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: MiSTerCast Released
Replies: 11
Views: 4922

Re: MiSTerCast Released

Very cool! Does this work with the native PC resolution, so whatever custom resolution you set up in the OS gets sent, or does/can it use the MiSTer's scaler somehow? Edit: I found this video that helps explain it: https://youtu.be/8UGJeTZClFA It looks like it will be very flexible and allow you to adjust your modelines and either scale to it or on...
by thorr
Mon Feb 26, 2024 6:49 pm
Forum: Official Addon Boards
Topic: New Analog I/O Board v8.1 In the Works
Replies: 4
Views: 3671

Re: New Analog I/O Board v8.1 In the Works

24bit video output is the reason I went with Antonio Villena's product. This is a very good thing for the MiSTer CRT community. Thanks! If I had one request, it would be to use separate 2-pin connectors like those on USB encoder boards for reset, OSD and user button connections, but it's not the end of the world if it didn't happen. Also, if there ...
by thorr
Fri Feb 23, 2024 11:11 pm
Forum: Arcade Cores
Topic: Donkey Kong: Walking Sound Hack?
Replies: 268
Views: 93826

Re: Donkey Kong: Walking Sound Hack?

I mentioned it previously, but I suspect there is an issue with the controls where it misses at least the jump input once in awhile when jumping repeatedly. I haven't done extensive testing yet to confirm this. I notice it on the blue board when I try to jump next to Donkey Kong and push right to get 100 points repeatedly. It's hard to get it to ne...
by thorr
Wed Feb 21, 2024 6:06 am
Forum: Arcade Cores
Topic: Donkey Kong: Walking Sound Hack?
Replies: 268
Views: 93826

Re: Donkey Kong: Walking Sound Hack?

shertz wrote: Wed Feb 21, 2024 3:44 am

This seems to happen in both emulating and sampled audio.

Good feedback! The emulated and sampled audio only affects the walking sound right now. All other sounds will be the same between the two. The music was greatly improved.

by thorr
Tue Feb 13, 2024 11:09 pm
Forum: Other Computer / System Cores
Topic: Groovy_MiSTer Core
Replies: 259
Views: 41294

Re: Groovy_MiSTer Core

I want to try it so that I can use a flight stick with Rogue Squadron II.

by thorr
Mon Feb 12, 2024 12:28 am
Forum: Other Computer / System Cores
Topic: Groovy_MiSTer Core
Replies: 259
Views: 41294

Re: Groovy_MiSTer Core

deltax0 wrote: Sun Feb 11, 2024 9:08 pm

Is there a way to run from the device itself?
Or is it just off the pc?
I already got my pc hooked up to the tv. No need for me to do all that. PC had groovy mame for more then a decade.

From what I am seeing, the lag difference is significant, so yes, there is a reason I believe.

by thorr
Sun Feb 11, 2024 5:52 am
Forum: Arcade Cores
Topic: Donkey Kong: Walking Sound Hack?
Replies: 268
Views: 93826

Re: Donkey Kong: Walking Sound Hack?

I haven’t tried the latest core, but I can do those jumps easily on my real machine, but struggle to pull them off on MiSTer. Can you do those jumps on Mame as well? I have tried to do it many times with an invincibility cheat both on Mame and MiSTer but couldn't get it once. I didn't try that specifically, but I just got Groovy MiSTer Donkey Kong...
by thorr
Sun Feb 11, 2024 5:40 am
Forum: Other Computer / System Cores
Topic: Groovy_MiSTer Core
Replies: 259
Views: 41294

Re: Groovy_MiSTer Core

I have been doing more testing. I was able to fix Donkey Kong so it syncs to my arcade cabinet CRT TV now. I created dkong.ini in the ini folder with this line in it that makes it fit edge to edge on my CRT screen so it is nice and big with no overscan and it should be the right refresh rate. It ends in 605 and it is supposed to end in 606 but it j...
by thorr
Sun Feb 11, 2024 1:41 am
Forum: Newcomers Forum
Topic: Getting ready to build my first MISTer - A few Qs
Replies: 13
Views: 3210

Re: Getting ready to build my first MISTer - A few Qs

Welcome to the club! One option is if you have a keyboard hooked up, hit F12 for the menu. Generally speaking, assign the Menu to the PS or Xbox type button on your controller. From there you can load different cores under the Core option (use left and right to navigate menu screens if you don't see it, and sometimes you have to hit the Menu button...
by thorr
Sat Feb 10, 2024 11:14 pm
Forum: Other Computer / System Cores
Topic: Groovy_MiSTer Core
Replies: 259
Views: 41294

Re: Groovy_MiSTer Core

Terrific! Thanks again! I am excited to get everything dialed in.

by thorr
Sat Feb 10, 2024 9:15 pm
Forum: Other Computer / System Cores
Topic: Groovy_MiSTer Core
Replies: 259
Views: 41294

Re: Groovy_MiSTer Core

EDIT: Sorry, after checking this, Starwars video run at 41 Hz (vector), there's no way with can match this. GroovyMiSTer needs 1:1 frame match as it currently is. Thanks for checking. So it sounds like my only option for Star Wars audio is to run a long audio cable or put a bluetooth receiver in my arcade cabinet and stream the sound from the PC. ...