actionjbone

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[–] actionjbone 3 points 45 minutes ago

Actually being the only one who

[–] actionjbone 4 points 18 hours ago

I recommend you start with the Mickey Mouse Club, just to make sure you have all the background.

[–] actionjbone 13 points 2 days ago (6 children)

Yes, and eggs have weight.

So they couldn't use eggs as a power supply.

Therefore, the only alternative was to rely entirely on solar.

[–] actionjbone 0 points 3 days ago

There aren't. I've read up on it, it seems to work really well. And the firmware is upgradable, so they will probably release updates occasionally.

FPGA systems aren't like software emulators. The hardware itself emulates the original circuits, so the cartridges think they're talking to original hardware.

[–] actionjbone 1 points 3 days ago

But you have to win the game.

[–] actionjbone 3 points 3 days ago (6 children)

Yes, that basically sums it up.

I haven't handled one of those things myself, but they seem pretty excellent for total Game Boy replacements.

Depending on how much work you want to put in fixing up your old console, it might be worth considering one of those.

For example, you'll want to replace all the OEM capacitors on your old motherboard. Even if the system works now, a modern screen will put a greater strain on the power circuit. So if the 30-year-old capacitors don't get replaced, they could quickly start to fail.

Also, laminated screens need a full shell replacement.

So, including the capacitors, you're talking about around $65 in parts.

If you're comfortable working on small electronics, it makes sense to pay the $65. But if you're not, the $99 becomes more appealing.

[–] actionjbone 16 points 3 days ago (9 children)

Most kits ship with screens that are a multiple of the original Game Boy resolution. So the displays aren't distorted.

Look up Funnyplaying. They make some of the best kits on the market, I've used several of them myself.

[–] actionjbone 3 points 3 days ago

Who the fuck are you?

[–] actionjbone 9 points 3 days ago

Looks more like cafe latte.

[–] actionjbone 3 points 3 days ago

What do you have when a Nazi sits at a table with four good people, and they allow him to stay?

You have a table with five Nazis.

[–] actionjbone 4 points 4 days ago

Usually, some type of pun based on the hardware.

[–] actionjbone 6 points 4 days ago (6 children)

Congrats, you're also one of them

 

Worked on a friend's AC power adapter, the cord had gotten cut. Just a simple two-wire cord, nothing too complicated.

Didn't do a perfect job with the heat shrink tubing, but still made good connections and it'll be safe to use.

Wish I had upgraded my soldering iron sooner. The old one didn't heat nearly as evenly as this one.

 

As an added bonus, it literally looks like shit, too!

 

I sat there for a long while before the crying began, resonating up from beneath the creaky floorboards - and I smiled, a toothy grin slowly spreading across my face... because I knew my work was only just beginning.

 

Had nearly all the parts lying around, so I put this thing together.

I wanted to add stereo speakers, but it's hard to find good wiring diagrams for such a niche thing. So, mono for now.

The motherboard has a bad cartridge slot. So I designed and printed a custom speaker holder that fits into the cartridge slot. All pressure fitted, no glue.

Everything works so far. Just waiting for a new shoulder button/SD slot cable, so I can finish it up and load up some GBA games. :)

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Near-maximum snugness. (sh.itjust.works)
 

Tommy loves his sweaters.

 
 

A few years ago, LXLE was my distro of choice for older hardware.

I haven't used it in a while, and now I'm trying to revive an HP Stream (AMD/4GB RAM/32GB SSD).

Anything else I might want to try first, or is LXLE still considered good for lightweight/feature rich?

 

And that it's genetic, so that it's passed down to all his descendants; and that all people who marry into the family also have it happen to them

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