RickyDean Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 I just want to say Ralph, I got my two FinalGroms in the mail yesterday and ... they look fabulous. Great work, Sir. Hope to see more goodies like them in the future. You are one of the masters of the TI99 universe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+jedimatt42 Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Note that the micro push button I used is also available with longer buttons, I think up to 11 mm. You could desolder the short buttons and put in the long ones. These might be long enough to protrude from the cart shell, but I haven't tried that. I found 6x6x15mm versions of the buttons do reach up through a standard shell nicely. I picked up an assortment... for who knows what... https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B073D89XVC/ -M@ 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ti99iuc Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 (edited) With the help of my friend Xad Nightfall have some nice FG99 are build.I am very satisfied of the Result ! I also invite all to read Interesting infos about TI99 and others systems on his website or FB group in this picture you can see the three carts finished, on the left there is the previous cart, FlashROM99 now some datailed pics: this is the auction for the buttons:http://www.ebay.it/itm/10-MINI-MICRO-PULSANTE-6X6X14-mm-PCB-Tactile-Switch-/251909148944?hash=item3aa6f49110:g:8uUAAOSwrhBZEG-gand here you can find the caps:http://www.ebay.it/itm/10-PEZZI-cappuccio-Giallo-per-pulsanti-PCB-6x6-altezza-6-7-8-8-5-9-9-5-10-mm-/252928437935?hash=item3ae3b5aeaf:g:1EIAAOSw-3FZEY8a Edited July 29, 2017 by ti99iuc 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphb Posted July 29, 2017 Author Share Posted July 29, 2017 Very nice indeed! You need some real precision drilling ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weirdocollector Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 (edited) With the help of my friend Xad Nightfall have some nice FG99 are build. I am very satisfied of the Result ! I also invite all to read Interesting infos about TI99 and others systems on his website or FB group 5.jpg in this picture you can see the three carts finished, on the left there is the previous cart, FlashROM99 now some datailed pics: 2017-07-29_113955.jpg 8.jpg 2.jpg 2017-07-29_114050.jpg this is the auction for the buttons: http://www.ebay.it/itm/10-MINI-MICRO-PULSANTE-6X6X14-mm-PCB-Tactile-Switch-/251909148944?hash=item3aa6f49110:g:8uUAAOSwrhBZEG-g and here you can find the caps: http://www.ebay.it/itm/10-PEZZI-cappuccio-Giallo-per-pulsanti-PCB-6x6-altezza-6-7-8-8-5-9-9-5-10-mm-/252928437935?hash=item3ae3b5aeaf:g:1EIAAOSw-3FZEY8a Great job! Have you got a similar link for the flat headed led you've used? Thanks! Edited July 29, 2017 by weirdocollector Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ti99iuc Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Great job! Have you got a similar link for the flat headed led you've used? in true i haven't a link for them, anyway these are very similar: http://www.ebay.it/itm/120-Pcs-3mm-Flat-Head-2Pins-Super-Bright-Red-LED-Light-Emitting-Diodes-/332247219918?hash=item4d5b7a3ece:g:4BcAAOSw42dZMByq 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+chue Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 You need some real precision drilling ... Yes I have ruined 2 cartridge cases so far . I am going to see if I can repair those - if not I might have to sacrifice another cart. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Yes I have ruined 2 cartridge cases so far . I am going to see if I can repair those - if not I might have to sacrifice another cart. There is another alternative to possibly buggering up a possible third case. << HERE >> And for those who purchased pre-assembled cartridges, it's the easiest way to go! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+chue Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 There is another alternative to possibly buggering up a possible third case. << HERE >> And for those who purchased pre-assembled cartridges, it's the easiest way to go! That is a good option... I might go that way if I ruin another cart case. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinphaltimus Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 If I used one of those awesome factory made looking carts, it wouldn't match the rest of my restro computer modd'ed gear. So here's mine. And I'm happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphb Posted July 29, 2017 Author Share Posted July 29, 2017 Wow, that is ... efficient! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+remowilliams Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Right, think I've got the one I'm sticking with now 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weirdocollector Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 (edited) Beautiful! Got the SLT files for that? Edited July 29, 2017 by weirdocollector Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ti99iuc Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Right, think I've got the one I'm sticking with now it is very nice, but LED is missing ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ksarul Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 I like that cartridge case. The STL files would be very useful. . .as @acadiel and I both use the originals we came up with (mostly him, only a little input came from me to strengthen some areas that were a bit fragile on his original design). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+remowilliams Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 it is very nice, but LED is missing ? I left it out as I find the LED a bit distracting, though it does look kind of neat in a muted light through the natural ABS print case. These are minor edits but since folks seem to want them I've published the files in a remix of acadiels original ; ) https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2458688 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weirdocollector Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 (edited) Thanks a lot! Edited July 29, 2017 by weirdocollector Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 That is a good option... I might go that way if I ruin another cart case. I'll be making a video on it once it arrives. I was shipped a couple of days ago, so unless something happens with customs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+acadiel Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 I left it out as I find the LED a bit distracting, though it does look kind of neat in a muted light through the natural ABS print case. These are minor edits but since folks seem to want them I've published the files in a remix of acadiels original ; ) https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2458688 This is awesome! If you guys find out the best screws to use in these, please post a link to them. I haven't found a decent screw yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ksarul Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 I have some really nice thin ones that I need to test on one of the cases I had printed. . .I just haven't had time to play with them yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinphaltimus Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 (edited) Wow, that is ... efficient! Works great. Function over form. I am also thinking about another FG99 for my other console. Will have to wait about a month tho'. Over budget on retro gear for the next 30 days. Edited July 30, 2017 by Sinphaltimus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphb Posted July 30, 2017 Author Share Posted July 30, 2017 I've published the very first patch for the FinalGROM 99 that fixes some minor annoyances: When you turn on your console, the FinalGROM 99 blinks with pattern #1 (see troubleshooting section), but works normally when you press the FinalGROM 99 reset button once. The FinalGROM 99 menu shows system or hidden files or folders To apply the update, please go to the homepage and read section "How to Upgrade the FinalGROM 99" carefully, then download and apply the patch file. For those with issue #1, you'll have to press FG reset once to get going when you see the blinking LED. In case of questions, please ask before you try! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asmusr Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 The update process didn't work for me until I renamed the file from version_1_1.avr to update.avr. Then it looked like the update installed, but it doesn't seem to have fixed the first problem. After the update the menu screen says "V1." (not "V1.1"). Edit: the issue about not showing hidden folders seems to be fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphb Posted July 30, 2017 Author Share Posted July 30, 2017 Yes, as the docs state, you have to rename it to "UPDATE.AVR". And the version is indeed "V1.", as I was planning to represent the subversion as number of dots. Maybe I'll change this for future versions if people get confused. Regarding your non-fix, I'll send you a custom patch to figure out what your SD card needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asmusr Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 Yes, as the docs state, you have to rename it to "UPDATE.AVR". And the version is indeed "V1.", as I was planning to represent the subversion as number of dots. Maybe I'll change this for future versions if people get confused. Regarding your non-fix, I'll send you a custom patch to figure out what your SD card needs. I don't think the docs are quite accurate then: Files ending in .AVR will update the microcontroller. Copy such a file as UPDATE.AVR to an SD card and insert it into the FinalGROM 99. Edit: I suggest "Files called UPDATE.AVR will update the microcontroller. Copy such a file to an SD card and insert it into the FinalGROM 99." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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