McWill Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 ...McWill, any way to just make the SGG mod the same mod for the other 2 systems mentioned? The PC Engine GT/NEC Turbo Express and the Sega Nomad? I figure it's probably an issue of turning scaling off actually, but, you'd know much more having developed it. ... At present I'm very busy with the LYNX mod and GG mod. But I try to finish the NOMAD mod and then the TE mod. In september the next batch of LYNX mods and GG mods are available. I still have some GG mods left 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RupanIII Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 I'm totally for you doing the Nomad and TE mods, but, the TE Mod is gonna be tight with an extra board. I honestly just think those are bonus. You made what was not working and filling drawers come back to life with the current mods. THOSE were important. These are going to be more uphill battles, they are out there, they are done, they look great. RGB out will look better, but, on the little screens... Will it be worth the $80 more someone has to spend on that mod for the RGB crisp? That'll be a personal decision. If you can just make the existing GG mod work for both of those, which I suspect you can, then don't spend any extra effort on them. They are going to be premium mods. Definitely do some fit tests on the TE before making plans, that thing's tight in there. At present I'm very busy with the LYNX mod and GG mod. But I try to finish the NOMAD mod and then the TE mod.In september the next batch of LYNX mods and GG mods are available. I still have some GG mods left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7800fan Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 I'm totally for you doing the Nomad and TE mods, but, the TE Mod is gonna be tight with an extra board. I honestly just think those are bonus. You made what was not working and filling drawers come back to life with the current mods. THOSE were important. These are going to be more uphill battles, they are out there, they are done, they look great. RGB out will look better, but, on the little screens... Will it be worth the $80 more someone has to spend on that mod for the RGB crisp? That'll be a personal decision. If you can just make the existing GG mod work for both of those, which I suspect you can, then don't spend any extra effort on them. They are going to be premium mods. Definitely do some fit tests on the TE before making plans, that thing's tight in there. TE has plenty of room if you remove the stock LCD. However 2.5" LCD may not be easy to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dokworm Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Oh man, I was about to sell my 2 lynx systems, but I will be ordering two screens instead and keeping them now for sure! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omf Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 any option to do the firmware update yourself by chance? YES! I already optimized some code of the firmware to get more free space in the CPLD and I have to make some tests.The next batch will be delivered with scanlines and retro-style For all who wants to update their firmware: Send me an email and your LYNX mod. I'll update the firmware (10 EUR plus shipping cost). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omf Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 TE? what is this? I'm totally for you doing the Nomad and TE mods, but, the TE Mod is gonna be tight with an extra board . I honestly just think those are bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omnibot2000 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 TurboExpress (PC Engine GT) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McWill Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 any option to do the firmware update yourself by chance? No, sorry. Copy Protection 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+rdemming Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 YES! I already optimized some code of the firmware to get more free space in the CPLD and I have to make some tests. The next batch will be delivered with scanlines and retro-style For all who wants to update their firmware: Send me an email and your LYNX mod. I'll update the firmware (10 EUR plus shipping cost). Are you planning to come to the E-JagFest (all Atari systems, not only Jaguar) near Düsseldorf? Then it would be possible to upgrade the firmware at the JagFest without spending lots of $ on shipping a Lynx back and forth. Just sending the mod PCB would require to desolder the thing which is something I want to avoid. Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RupanIII Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Confirmed. TE == Turbo Express, the US version of the PC Engine GT handheld. TE? what is this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RupanIII Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 McWill, you once said the further RGB screen mods would probably be build on the SGG mods anyway. Is that true? Not that we want 'control' of them anyhow. Was there any way that you could add a tiny jumper or even a solder point jumper to open/close to set a firmware option that you could sell one board as either the SGG/ Nomad / or PCEGT/TE mod? I'm just brainstorming here. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McWill Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 Are you planning to come to the E-JagFest (all Atari systems, not only Jaguar) near Düsseldorf? Then it would be possible to upgrade the firmware at the JagFest without spending lots of $ on shipping a Lynx back and forth. Just sending the mod PCB would require to desolder the thing which is something I want to avoid. Robert Yes, I'm on the Ejagfest too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McWill Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 McWill, you once said the further RGB screen mods would probably be build on the SGG mods anyway. Is that true? Not that we want 'control' of them anyhow. Was there any way that you could add a tiny jumper or even a solder point jumper to open/close to set a firmware option that you could sell one board as either the SGG/ Nomad / or PCEGT/TE mod? I'm just brainstorming here. Cheers. Just the SGG and NOMAD have the same board. But there is not enough space for the SGG AND NOMAD. So the firmware is only for SGG or NOMAD. For the TE, I'll design a new PCB, cause of the screw holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LX.NET Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 will you be there both days? I will probably attend the Sunday only. I've got three Lynx 2 screens to be updated and would like to buy a Lynx 1 mod as well. Yes, I'm on the Ejagfest too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McWill Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 will you be there both days? I will probably attend the Sunday only. I've got three Lynx 2 screens to be updated and would like to buy a Lynx 1 mod as well. Yes, I'm both days on the ejagfest, because I'll sale my new mods there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McWill Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Attached are the new instructions for the GG Quick Guide_1-ASIC_SEGA-GG REV1_3.pdfQuick Guide_2-ASIC_SEGA-GG REV1_3.pdf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaztee Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Yes, I'm both days on the ejagfest, because I'll sale my new mods there Wish I could make it this year, but alas can't afford a third weekend away on the trot! Maybe you should sponsor the checkered flag tournament? Would be amazing to 6 lynxes linked and all on vga screens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omf Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I had a thought last night, has anyone tried the replacement game gear screen with the TV tuner? I know that the tuner itself is pretty useless now due to the digital age and it being analogue but the AV in port might make a nice monitor for testing purposes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7800fan Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Doesn't work, already mentioned some posts ago. TV tuner performs direct access to LCD and it would require a different hack to connect the TV tuner through the LCD mod to the new LCD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoiks Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Never in all my years of internet usage have I read so many posts. I honestly believe this is the first time I have read all posts in a thread over 10 pages (this is pushing close to 30!). McWill, what you have done is simply amazing! I will be PMing you about a Lynx II mod. I will have to acquire one first, then wait until September's order. I'm an old gamer that has logged many hours on an Atari 400, Atari ST and an Atari Lynx II. I used to play the Lynx all night while I was working nights at a gas station while I was in high school. Kept me awake, and kept me sane. Loads of fun. The Lynx is long gone, but I as many of you are feeling the nostalgic itch that can only be scratched by experiencing those old games again. Can't Wait! Thanks McWill! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoyx Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 .... Clever nickname. How did you come up with that? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoiks Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 (edited) Zoyx, LOL, look at that. I've been 'Zoiks' for years on various forums. I got it from Scooby-Do of all places. Used to watch it a lot when I was a kid. Thought Thelma said 'Zoiks!'. It was only recently when I saw a Scooby-Do t-shirt with the word on it that I realized it was spelt incorrectly. Should have been 'Zoinks'. But I've been Zoiks for about 15 years now. so Zoiks it is. How did you get yours? Cheers Edited August 24, 2015 by Zoiks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7800fan Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 While I wait for the GG kit to show up, I went ahead and took my GG apart. I choose the older 2 ASIC model and I should warn those who isn't experienced with soldering iron, GG mod is a bit harder than Lynx mod. those are the little pieces I've removed, missing 2 more transistors. Those are so tiny if you drop them, it's lost forever. For size comparison, the blue thing is a regular SD card. The only easy parts were the inductor, 2 capacitors, 2 fuses, the bulb, and the LCD panel. One needs a really fine tip soldering iron or a decent rework station to pull those tiny parts without melting other nearby parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spawnshop Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Great thread.....sorry I dug up the other old threads too.....LOL. I'm looking at getting a Lynx and doing this mod. And if I understand correctly, it's only available for the Lynx II, not the first model, correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krip316 Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 It's available for both models. PM McWill. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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