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161 Reply by akira^8GB Apr 9, 2013 3:39 pm

Re: C64 Pot Controller - New Circuit (41 replies, posted in Commodore Computers)

Hmm, so yeah, you confirm what I thought, I guess my diagram is right. Thanks a lot.
I will test it out as soon as all parts come and hopefully post some pictures that might help others.

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162 Reply by akira^8GB Apr 9, 2013 10:30 am

Re: C64 Pot Controller - New Circuit (41 replies, posted in Commodore Computers)

Well I tried to message InactiveX through PM and email here but I got no reply, so I am forced to post here in hopes somebody can help as I gotta make this modification real soon.

I don't fully understand the diagram posted on the top of the thread. My confusion comes on where the resistors are plugged. Are they connecting to the POT data line in one end and to ground before the capacitor on the other? And where does the trimmer connect in all that? Does it go straight to the data line or does it connect to the resistor first? I just can't figure out the component hierarchy because I'm an electronics noob.
Everything else is pretty straightforward I believe but that part had me confused.

Any help appreciated!

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163 Reply by akira^8GB Mar 25, 2013 11:17 am

Re: FS/FT: Yamaha PSR-16 FM keyboard (6 replies, posted in Trading Post)

Arranged pickup, thread can be closed and/or deleted.

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164 Reply by akira^8GB Mar 23, 2013 12:29 pm

Re: FS/FT: Yamaha PSR-16 FM keyboard (6 replies, posted in Trading Post)

This synth is now *RESERVED*

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165 Reply by akira^8GB Mar 23, 2013 11:14 am

Re: FS/FT: Yamaha PSR-16 FM keyboard (6 replies, posted in Trading Post)

Yeah I quite like it, specially when you mess with the operators, but I just don't have the space nor will to have this one at home.

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166 Topic by akira^8GB Mar 22, 2013 3:21 pm

Topic: FS/FT: Yamaha PSR-16 FM keyboard (6 replies, posted in Trading Post)

Here's an FM synth for those who like this kind of thing. I popped it open to try and find which Yamaha chip it is using, but I was unsuccessful in identifying it. It sounds a hell of a lot similar to my Yamaha SHS-10 (which has a YM2420) or a YM 2151 (OPM) if that's any reference.

It's not small as the picture might make it look like, the 49 keys are full size and the length of the unit is, according to the manual, around 86cm. Weight is 3.8kg.

What is neat about this keyboard is that it has a "digital synthesizer"part which, when turned on, lets you change the preset sounds a little to obtain new ones. I suppose each slider deals with one of the operators of the synth or something. That bit alone makes it fun to play with.

In this way, you can modify the in-built 32 sounds to create new ones.

Cosmetic wear and tear from normal use, but nothing major. I cleaned this as much as I could, too, which helped. The white keys are slightly yellowed. The speaker works well and so does the 1/4" stereo headphone plug.

This keyboard has no MIDI capailities in-built. Also has an aux.out/pedal RCA plug.
It comes with its power supply (UK prongs) and due to weight I'd say it is better suited to a local person who can pick it up.

Make your offer and it's yours, I have no need for this keyboard. Would trade for anything but Game Boy garbage, would prefer something small or simply nothing!

Write to my email (*******), I don't check the website.

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167 Reply by akira^8GB Mar 5, 2013 3:56 pm

Re: COMPAQ ARMADA 1700 with Windows 98 \ Seq/Software to rock the OPL3? (25 replies, posted in Other Vintage Computers & Consoles)

kvee wrote:

I'm using one of those gameport<->MIDI cables that nula gave me. I'd suggest doing the same, if your soundcard has a gameport.
Works right out of the box for me.

Not game for laptops like mine (Libretto). Also, serial MIDI is superior.
Thanks for the names O2, I'm gonna try and look one up. It seems I can only find those Macman ones for Macintosh which, although serial, have an ADB plug and I doubt there's an adapter.

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168 Reply by akira^8GB Mar 5, 2013 12:41 pm

Re: COMPAQ ARMADA 1700 with Windows 98 \ Seq/Software to rock the OPL3? (25 replies, posted in Other Vintage Computers & Consoles)

Well now this brings the question: where the hell do I get a serial MIDI interface for PC? Any recommended models I should search for?

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169 Reply by akira^8GB Feb 15, 2013 3:00 pm

Re: Remute's Demoscene- and Cracktro-Mixtape (11 replies, posted in Releases)

Tracklist includes some of my faves like piirakkamunalla. Instant must listen.
(probably the only person in this damned place that knows piirakkamunalla's work )

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170 Reply by akira^8GB Feb 11, 2013 7:32 pm

Re: FS: Gameboy Advance SP black (1 replies, posted in Trading Post)

No offers? Kinda tired of having this thing around.

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171 Topic by akira^8GB Jan 30, 2013 2:34 pm

Topic: FS: Gameboy Advance SP black (1 replies, posted in Trading Post)

OK kids, for sale is this junk I don't use.

This used to be a silver, but the case was, believe me, absolutely destroyed, so I bought a new case for it and replaced it. Now it's black and it looks spanking new. I just installed it 10 minutes ago.

The device works well. It's the first generation GBA with frontlighting. Sounds works fine, LSDJ runs fine in it. I tested it with both a GBA and a GB flash cart.

The screen has some scratches on it though. i couldn't find a new glass for it so I decided to stick with it. You can see the scratches on the detailed pictures below.

Please note the flash cartridge is NOT included and that I do not have a charger for it, I use a USB cable that I also use with my NDS so I can't include that:

Price is 15 GBP plus shipping to wherever you are. Make me a sensible offer if you will but NO TRADES.
Will put it on eBay if no interest is displayed here.

Email me at *********** for details, I do not check messages here.

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