Hi all, very new to the MISTer stuff. I'm looking for something I can use both with an HDMI but also on a Sony crt. Not sure which prebuilt MISTer is the best option, any help is appreciated!
I've had good experiences with Mister Addons so you might want to consider them if you're in the US. Their aluminum cases cool the device without the need for a fan so they're virtually silent. And they're actually in stock at the moment:Hi all, very new to the MISTer stuff. I'm looking for something I can use both with an HDMI but also on a Sony crt. Not sure which prebuilt MISTer is the best option, any help is appreciated!
Hi all, very new to the MISTer stuff. I'm looking for something I can use both with an HDMI but also on a Sony crt. Not sure which prebuilt MISTer is the best option, any help is appreciated!
Does that matter for digital only users?What kind of sucks right now is there's just a new analog out board design, with full 24-bit color support that is being rolled out into cores at the moment, but I'm not sure how/where to buy it right now, particularly in America. The N64 and PS1 cores have options for 24-bit rendering to reduce banding/dither that can look really good, but the prior analog boards are all limited to 18-bit and struggle to take full advantage.
If you're just using the HDMI out port to an HDMI screen, I don't think it matters.
If you're just using the HDMI out port to an HDMI screen, I don't think it matters.
If you're using direct video though, it matters. Direct video is a way to output an analog signal out of an HDMI port. So if you're using direct video, the limitation matters. BUT! If you're using direct video to output directly to a RetroTink 4K, there are no color limitations with current hardware.
It's all a bit confusing.
Ah, thanks. While I started with an analog board, I never wound up buying a CRT for it and I eventually switched to digital for the extra RAM. I only started screwing around with direct video much later when I picked up a RT4K. Guess I have more to learn.Direct video never had a problem with 24-bit color. This is only a problem using the analog out (VGA port) on analog boards, the HDMI to analog is 24-bit as long as you got a good converter.
I'm thinking of finally getting on board. It'll cost me £220 for the de-10 nano, and then about £50 for the ram kit. Plus then a fan, case, etc, going to add up! But I want a tinkering project too.
Hi all. I have a guncon 2 but I wanted to know - is there any way to make it work with an svideo connection to my crt?
I was thinking of buying this, connecting the composite sync cable from the guncon 2 to this, then this would connect to my Active encoder which would then connect to my crt via a svideo cable. Anyone tried this setup?
Yes, that's what I'll be connecting it to. Seems like from asking around this should work, I guess I'll find out when the GunCon 2 breakout arrives. Thanks!You need an active adapter based on the design by Mikes1. This one for example. I've used it with composite and the result is pretty nice. As in, far, far more artifacts of course, but a bit of additional colour blending and blurryness. Which I consider a plus.
It's pretty good, but definitely not artifact free. You'll have a worse result than a device with native composite out (ie an old console).
It seems to vary between games a bit and when the core updates. Are you on analog i/o, because I mean dual ram is right there otherwise.I received replacement SDRAM for my faulty unit, but they replaced my purchased v3.0 with a v2.9. This memory is holding steady at 143mhz. I mainly purchased new memory so sound/stability would be a little more improved with the Saturn core. Are people finding much of a difference between the v2.9 and v3.0 variants for this core? What is a good RAM speed to shoot for?
EDIT: Looks like it's actually only holding 140mhz now, slower than the v2.5 it's replacing.
Despite the fact that it's running slower than the 2.5 you had, is the compatibility any different/better?I received replacement SDRAM for my faulty unit, but they replaced my purchased v3.0 with a v2.9. This memory is holding steady at 143mhz. I mainly purchased new memory so sound/stability would be a little more improved with the Saturn core. Are people finding much of a difference between the v2.9 and v3.0 variants for this core? What is a good RAM speed to shoot for?
EDIT: Looks like it's actually only holding 140mhz now, slower than the v2.5 it's replacing.
Dumb question: would it be possible to use a mouse with WarCraft II (Saturn) on a MiSTer? As far as I know, the game doesn't have Saturn mouse support, but could you just use a mouse as your input device and tell the MiSTer it is a controller? Is this a terrible idea? Haha
Dumb question: would it be possible to use a mouse with WarCraft II (Saturn) on a MiSTer? As far as I know, the game doesn't have Saturn mouse support, but could you just use a mouse as your input device and tell the MiSTer it is a controller? Is this a terrible idea? Haha
Yep, analog board. I use a CRT exclusively and no interest in direct video so I'll just be using one stick.It seems to vary between games a bit and when the core updates. Are you on analog i/o, because I mean dual ram is right there otherwise.
I haven't had a chance to mess with it much just yet. What caused me to upgrade in the first place is my first-ever playthrough of Shining the Holy Ark. Halfway through the first dungeon, the music (and possibly all the sound, I can't remember) cut out with my v2.5. I haven't bothered to go back trough that initial dungeon to see if anything has changed. I'm sure various bios files and core updates create a large variation in stability.Despite the fact that it's running slower than the 2.5 you had, is the compatibility any different/better?
Thanks for the replies. The Saturn version is shockingly good, but lacks mouse and analog support, unfortunately.
DOS is a good option, but also feels like a bridge too far in terms of how far I am willing to tinker. (I also have my MiSTer connect to a PVM, so I'm not sure if the resolution would be supported?)
DOS is a good option, but also feels like a bridge too far in terms of how far I am willing to tinker. (I also have my MiSTer connected to a PVM, so I'm not sure if the resolution would be supported?)
Last time I tried ao486 IIRC Warcraft I ran well but Warcraft II had some issues, performance or glitches I don't remember.
Isn't Warcraft II part of the 0mhz Collection?
Everything I've tried using that collection works incredibly well - but haven't tried Warcraft II. Still, I assume it would work well enough...
I set up my first Mister last year and it's totally worth it. I use it pretty much every day, and if you like tinkering with stuff then it's a fun project to mess around with.
Maybe it runs better in DOS instead of Windows where I most likely would have been messing with it.Isn't Warcraft II part of the 0mhz Collection?
Everything I've tried using that collection works incredibly well - but haven't tried Warcraft II. Still, I assume it would work well enough...
There is this blog that has a series of posts detailing how to setup systems with ao486 from scratch, installing DOS and eventually Win95:I don't know what that means/is, but I'd be curious to check/figure it out. I'm old enough to remember DOS/Win 3.1, but I had Mac with System 6/7 growing up, so that command-line stuff is still sort of a blindspot for me, technically speaking. (Although in an ironic turn of events, I do need to get my hands dirty at times in Terminal in moden MacOS...)
I don't know what that means/is, but I'd be curious to check/figure it out. I'm old enough to remember DOS/Win 3.1, but I had Mac with System 6/7 growing up, so that command-line stuff is still sort of a blindspot for me, technically speaking. (Although in an ironic turn of events, I do need to get my hands dirty at times in Terminal in moden MacOS...)
I was sure I read about this on here, but I guess not?!?
View: https://twitter.com/TakiUdon_/status/1784880189367103642
So long as it provides a consistent 5V over the jack, yeah. Minimum would be 5V 2A. I have a power bank like that I use for powering my barbecue controller when I am smoking brisket. If it's a USB to 5525 by itself that shouldn't be an issue, though, since USB is 5V, but you need to make sure the USB outputs the 2A you need, more if you have other stuff attached.I would have thought info about this would be easier to find, but I haven't had much luck.
I have a de-10 nano with an analog io board, and I want to power it with a usb battery bank. Does anyone have any experience doing this? Can I just get a barrel plug to usb cable and plug that in?
So, I have some questions but here's some context first. Early in the pandemic, I bought two MiSTers: a prebuilt from misteraddons and pretty much all of the components needed for building a second. I eventually bought an Analogue Pocket and a Steam Deck. So, between having those and having most of the components needed to build another MiSTer after about 3 years I sold my prebuilt MiSTer to my cousin for the price I paid (which was much cheaper than what I could've sold it for).
I just recently bought a case and decided to build that second MiSTer. I have it built and I'm now realizing that I didn't buy the better 5v 4amp power supply, the power splitter or a MicroSD card. I do have the standard power supply, a universal power supply that can be set to 5v and I have a external hard drive. Can I setup and use the MiSTer with these items? I know the better power supply isn't necessary for using the MiSTer but I want to give it the maximum amount of juice it can handle. Can a MiSTer be setup using an external hard drive? Most setup guides I've found only mention MicroSD cards for setup. I'm rocking a Digital I/O board if that helps.
Yes my MiSTer uses a 2TB SSD in addition to the OS sitting on a 16gb SD. I run it fine with the stock power supply.
The OS, core, etc. has to be on an SD card but you don't need a large one. ROMs (including arcade ROMs) are easy to stick on an external drive and are the space hogs anyway. Just stick everything in /games/ folder and delete games folder from your SD card. (Might need to adjust some settings in the autoupdaters too so your arcade roms go to the right place.)
The bigger/split power supply is mostly about giving good power to the USB hub, which you ironically might need if this is a spinning/magnetic drive powered by USB.
So, I have an analogue pocket but have been thinking about getting a MiSTer for awhile. Is now a good time to jump in or should I hold off a couple months and see what shakes out with the new clone or MARS?
Up to you and your immediate needs vs your financials. The MiSTer is amazing and definitely a good investment for me personally.So, I have an analogue pocket but have been thinking about getting a MiSTer for awhile. Is now a good time to jump in or should I hold off a couple months and see what shakes out with the new clone or MARS?
I am personally waiting on the clone, they keep showing board revisions, so I am hopeful it will come out and that is a very large decrease in price. I honestly wouldnt mind paying more for a more power FPGA but I dont think that is happening anytime soon (MARS seems plagued with issues)So, I have an analogue pocket but have been thinking about getting a MiSTer for awhile. Is now a good time to jump in or should I hold off a couple months and see what shakes out with the new clone or MARS?
I would either go ahead and get a DE-10 Nano or wait on a clone board, just maybe not fully kit them out until you want to commit to either one. Regular MiSTer with the Gen5 support now is probably the best thing you can get that is attached to a screen.So, I have an analogue pocket but have been thinking about getting a MiSTer for awhile. Is now a good time to jump in or should I hold off a couple months and see what shakes out with the new clone or MARS?
Up to you and your immediate needs vs your financials. The MiSTer is amazing and definitely a good investment for me personally.
The MARS is likely to remain vaporware and the people involved are toxic as hell, so not likely to be the winning horse in the race. The clone may come out, but it's early to tell and we still have no dates. New FPGAs may replace the DE10 used by the MiSTer in the near future. We don't know.
You are living in the present and only you can answer what you need right now.
I know about the extremely sus rollout of "features" from MARS but have they done anything else toxic? Not jumping to their defense--this thing is vaporwear until proven otherwise to me. I just haven't seen it and I'd hate it if Mike Chi was involved with actual shitlords.