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by pacoarcade
Mon Jun 20, 2022 12:58 pm
Forum: Sony PlayStation (PSX)
Topic: Sync Problem Rolling Picture Using direct_video Mode
Replies: 39
Views: 6869

Re: Sync Problem Rolling Picture Using direct_video Mode

Since 18 June version sync works perfectly in my setup.
by pacoarcade
Fri Jun 17, 2022 12:59 pm
Forum: Sony PlayStation (PSX)
Topic: Sync Problem Rolling Picture Using direct_video Mode
Replies: 39
Views: 6869

Re: Sync Problem Rolling Picture Using direct_video Mode

I upgraded the core yesterday and still no luck, the image is not stable. I also use an ugreen adapter that works perfect for all the other cores. Maybe the sync output from the core is a bit different from the standard? for arcade pcbs with rare sync I use the Martin Jones sync stabilizer that helps sometimes: https://martin-jones.com/2014/09/16/t...
by pacoarcade
Fri May 13, 2022 12:47 pm
Forum: Sony PlayStation (PSX)
Topic: Sync Problem Rolling Picture Using direct_video Mode
Replies: 39
Views: 6869

Re: Sync Problem Rolling Picture Using direct_video Mode

_javi_ wrote: Fri Feb 18, 2022 3:12 pm Unstables since February break sync on my Trinitron TV/RGBs. (And sound its broken too)

As stated above, latest January release works ok.
Hi Javi, is the official release stable for you? here the image is still dancing (LG with pretty good compatibility with rare syncs). Haven't tested with an original PS1 yet.
by pacoarcade
Fri Mar 04, 2022 4:49 pm
Forum: Newcomers Forum
Topic: Awful sound?
Replies: 30
Views: 4530

Re: Awful sound?

Dunno if this is the cause, but to get proper sound you need a good quality DAC and connect it via TOSLink or Mini-Toslink. Both FX-Audio DAC-X6 and Topping E30 sound good to my ears.

Check this out: https://nitter.net/topapate/status/1356278639516532743 . I tried a similar one but it doesn't sound very good.
by pacoarcade
Thu Mar 03, 2022 5:58 am
Forum: Linux
Topic: VPN on MiSTer
Replies: 16
Views: 2672

Re: VPN on MiSTer

If you want to run the VPN in the MiSTer instead of the router I'd look for Wireguard since, as far as I know, it performs better on machines without AES-NI - like the DE10-Nano.
by pacoarcade
Wed Feb 16, 2022 11:10 am
Forum: Arcade Cores
Topic: CAVE 68000 Any News for MiSTer
Replies: 169
Views: 115436

Re: CAVE 68000 Any News for MiSTer

Hopefully he's fine since he seems to be active in Github: https://github.com/nullobject
by pacoarcade
Tue Feb 15, 2022 10:46 am
Forum: Official Addon Boards
Topic: 128MB SDRAM v2.9
Replies: 50
Views: 26803

Re: 128MB SDRAM v2.9

Thank you for your help.

For U4 I think it's HTC Korea TAEJIN Tech LM1117F-3.3 instead of HTC Korea TAEJIN Tech LM1117F-5.0 or LM1117F-ADJ linked in a previous post. The schematic specifies 3.3V so I'd choose LM1117F-3.3. From RetroCastle photo it looks it's effectively LM1117F-3.3.
by pacoarcade
Tue Feb 15, 2022 5:43 am
Forum: Official Addon Boards
Topic: 128MB SDRAM v2.9
Replies: 50
Views: 26803

Re: 128MB SDRAM v2.9

About U3 (LVC1G04), the footprint looks identical to the one in sdram 2.4/2.5, and according to the wiki it's SN74LVC1G04DBVR (SOT-23-5).
by pacoarcade
Mon Feb 14, 2022 12:21 pm
Forum: Official Addon Boards
Topic: 128MB SDRAM v2.9
Replies: 50
Views: 26803

Re: 128MB SDRAM v2.9

I talked to Jotego about version 2.4/2.5 and he said the RAM chips on the board are suffering due to working out of specification, but most probably the DE10-Nano is safe. Even when my SDRAM 2.4 works stable I'd like to build a pair of 2.9 modules but BOM is not available. The LDO used is in a nonstandard package. The LM1117 does not come in SOT89....
by pacoarcade
Wed Feb 09, 2022 2:24 pm
Forum: Sony PlayStation (PSX)
Topic: Sync Problem Rolling Picture Using direct_video Mode
Replies: 39
Views: 6869

Sync Problem Rolling Picture Using direct_video Mode

Hello! My CRT TV, although it works fine with almost every core and even arcade boards with rare sync, doesn't seem to like the PSX core sync. I wonder if it's planned to make an option to make sync more compatible or some bug to fix, or I should just use another TV. Latest releases from January used to work fine, but lately the image is always rol...
by pacoarcade
Fri Feb 04, 2022 8:43 am
Forum: Linux
Topic: That horrible bash prompt PS1
Replies: 4
Views: 1742

Re: That horrible bash prompt PS1

A pull request at github will work better. Anyway you can put that configuration into ~/.profile
by pacoarcade
Tue Jan 11, 2022 4:21 pm
Forum: Display Devices
Topic: Direct video no longer working!
Replies: 2
Views: 2374

Re: Direct video no longer working!

Maybe those RBF files are corrupted? If manually downloading them doesn't work I'd start from scratch using a different MicroSD card.
by pacoarcade
Sun Dec 26, 2021 12:10 am
Forum: Input Devices
Topic: Suggestion for a reliable USB hub please
Replies: 12
Views: 9609

Re: Suggestion for a reliable USB hub please

Before the official USB HUB I used a Digitus DA-70222. It worked fine for me although I didn't give it heavy use or measured lag.
by pacoarcade
Fri Dec 24, 2021 10:18 pm
Forum: Arcade Cores
Topic: Shinobi Arcade Core Controls Not Responding
Replies: 9
Views: 7122

Re: Shinobi Arcade Core Controls Not Responding

As far as I know TMNT is not released.
by pacoarcade
Fri Dec 17, 2021 8:26 am
Forum: Neo Geo MVS / AES / CD
Topic: Interesting Neo Geo ports
Replies: 10
Views: 10295

Interesting Neo Geo ports

Cabal and Terra Cresta are being ported to Neo Geo. Haven't tried this in the MiSTer yet:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ar9JP_OnBhI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDsuOHou5Yw

Found it here: https://www.arcade-projects.com/threads ... 132.18893/
by pacoarcade
Mon Dec 06, 2021 6:57 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: MiSTerCade DE10 swap help
Replies: 4
Views: 3411

Re: MiSTerCade DE10 swap help

Beware of static electricity, always manipulate the DE10-Nano using a grounded ESD wrist.
by pacoarcade
Sun Nov 28, 2021 9:30 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Wishlist of Cores You Would Like to See in the Future
Replies: 310
Views: 188245

Re: Wishlist of Cores You Would Like to See in the Future

  • Blood Bros [TAD]
  • Cabal [TAD]
  • Crime City [Taito]
  • Crime Fighters [Konami]
  • Crime Fighters II / Vendetta [Konami]
  • Gradius [Konami]
  • Joe & Mac [Data East]
  • Karnov [Data East]
  • Ninja Gaiden [Tecmo]
  • Rolling Thunder [Namco]
  • Runark / Growl [Taito]
  • Star Force [Tehkan]
  • Sunset Riders [Konami]
  • Toki [TAD]
by pacoarcade
Tue Nov 23, 2021 1:27 pm
Forum: Display Devices
Topic: Made my Own VGA to Scart cable, audio buzzing!!
Replies: 13
Views: 7578

Re: Made my Own VGA to Scart cable, audio buzzing!!

For CSYNC line the adequate resistor in series is 470Ω. This is the voltage using a Rankie HDMI to VGA converter and a consumer TV set, ~400mV, being 1V the maximum acceptable:

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It would be fine even for TTL CSYNC assuming your TV set is 75Ω terminated.
by pacoarcade
Tue Nov 23, 2021 8:42 am
Forum: Display Devices
Topic: Where to buy a good scart cable
Replies: 6
Views: 4748

Re: Where to buy a good scart cable

If you are using the HDMI to VGA converter for direct_video be sure the cable fits the female VGA connector.
by pacoarcade
Thu Nov 18, 2021 2:40 pm
Forum: Input Devices
Topic: Best Controller Setup For MiSTer?
Replies: 15
Views: 15995

Re: Best Controller Setup For MiSTer?

For me the best controller by far is the Sega Saturn first model in Japan, the rounded one (HSS-0101, I think it's the same as the second model in Europe) and Daemonbite controller.

I can't make the Tiger Knee (SF2') in any other controller.
by pacoarcade
Sat Oct 09, 2021 2:47 pm
Forum: Official Addon Boards
Topic: Analog I/O board RGB levels
Replies: 10
Views: 12211

Re: Analog I/O board RGB levels

Maybe it's due to tolerance in Analog I/O board resistors?

I use CRT with Direct video output so it should be fine.
by pacoarcade
Sat Jul 24, 2021 1:10 pm
Forum: Display Devices
Topic: Holy Grail Display for MiSTer?
Replies: 31
Views: 11243

Re: Holy Grail Display for MiSTer?

For me the holy grail display for MiSTer is the CRT you get for free or find abandoned in the street, even with its imperfections.
by pacoarcade
Sat Jul 10, 2021 11:11 am
Forum: Input Devices
Topic: Daemonbite adapter problem in 2 player mode
Replies: 14
Views: 6013

Re: Daemonbite adapter problem in 2 player mode

Although maybe it's not the ideal solution I use a daemonbite controller for each player.
by pacoarcade
Sun Jun 27, 2021 9:32 am
Forum: Newcomers Forum
Topic: My Mistakes with MiSTer
Replies: 15
Views: 6932

Re: My Mistakes with MiSTer

siskavard wrote: Sun Jun 27, 2021 1:40 am I hadn't thought of this - is it a bad idea to have my Mister next to my CRT tv?
My problem was getting charged from the TV and later pressing a MiSTer button, not just putting it near the CRT.
by pacoarcade
Sat Jun 26, 2021 11:03 am
Forum: Newcomers Forum
Topic: My Mistakes with MiSTer
Replies: 15
Views: 6932

Re: My Mistakes with MiSTer

Congratulations for your repairs.

My mistake was not discharging myself before touching the Nano being near a CRT. I felt a discharge when touching the middle button, even using a full case. Fortunately it apparently still works perfect, although I may have damaged the MiSTer, so I got a backup Nano just in case.

Beware of the ESD!
by pacoarcade
Wed Jun 23, 2021 7:09 pm
Forum: Linux
Topic: NFS Support
Replies: 126
Views: 50366

Re: NFS Support

If it's technically viable, NFS client would be great.
by pacoarcade
Sun Jun 20, 2021 9:33 pm
Forum: Input Devices
Topic: Show us your keyboards
Replies: 54
Views: 41375

Re: Show us your keyboards

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Powered by Soarer's converter.

For normal computing I use a regular Model M via PS/2 - it works a treat!
by pacoarcade
Sat Jun 19, 2021 3:17 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: A 'thank you' to Sorg is in order
Replies: 24
Views: 7475

Re: A 'thank you' to Sorg is in order

Thank you Sorgelig. Well managed project!
by pacoarcade
Fri Jun 18, 2021 3:16 pm
Forum: Arcade Cores
Topic: CPS 2 Release to Public ?
Replies: 87
Views: 30778

Re: CPS 2 Release to Public ?

pbsk8 wrote: Fri Jun 18, 2021 1:39 pm is out for public from today?
Not yet, you can check looking at the dates from this URL: https://github.com/jotego/jtbin/tree/master/mister
by pacoarcade
Fri Jun 11, 2021 5:28 pm
Forum: Input Devices
Topic: Recommendations for low latency Saturn to USB adapter
Replies: 13
Views: 6377

Re: Recommendations for low latency Saturn to USB adapter

Daemonbite adapters work great with my japanese Sega Saturn controllers. Fully recommended.