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by Humpo72
Sat Feb 10, 2024 11:02 pm
Forum: Newcomers Forum
Topic: Getting ready to build my first MISTer - A few Qs
Replies: 13
Views: 5081

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

I got the MiSTer built last night. the build went without a problem. I didn't have to back track on anything. first power up was a bit nerve-wracking but it all went to plan and everything installed fine. Then ran the update all script after enabling the BIOS bits in the settings. that's is something i need to dig deeper on as well is this update a...
by Humpo72
Thu Feb 08, 2024 8:48 pm
Forum: Newcomers Forum
Topic: Getting ready to build my first MISTer - A few Qs
Replies: 13
Views: 5081

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

Enjoy! It’s a great little piece of retro gaming hardware that can be easily upgraded as you go, due to it’s modular nature, so there’s no FOMO in terms of hardware. E.g. if you end up with a finer taste for MIDI music in the cores that support it, you can consider a Raspberry for MT32 emulation if the onboard MUNT isn’t enough for you. ive been u...
by Humpo72
Tue Feb 06, 2024 9:14 pm
Forum: Newcomers Forum
Topic: Getting ready to build my first MISTer - A few Qs
Replies: 13
Views: 5081

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

all the parts have been ordered. how exciting.

by Humpo72
Tue Feb 06, 2024 8:44 pm
Forum: Newcomers Forum
Topic: Getting ready to build my first MISTer - A few Qs
Replies: 13
Views: 5081

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

Some builds can’t sufficiently power the USB board via the DE10-nano, so maybe consider a power splitter cable: e.g. https://misterfpga.co.uk/product/mister-power-supply-splitter-cable/ that's a good idea, will add it to the list of bits. I suggest giving this a quick look and maybe save it for future reference: https://misterreplay.com/mister-fpg...
by Humpo72
Tue Feb 06, 2024 7:04 pm
Forum: Newcomers Forum
Topic: Getting ready to build my first MISTer - A few Qs
Replies: 13
Views: 5081

Getting ready to build my first MISTer - A few Qs

im going to build my first MISTer unit very soon and have a few questions before I proceed. I/O Board I will initially be plugging the MISTer into a 4Ktv using HDMI with potentially using a CRT some time in the future but for now, my intention is to get the best picture possible via HDMI. what is the best way to approach this?. Should I go with the...