Has anybody tried running the EMS cartridge software in a virtual machine? Is there any reason why it just wouldn't work? I'm thinking of trying it out in VirtualBox on my Linux OS.
146 Oct 7, 2013 9:11 pm
Re: Don't clean your systems with isopropyl alcohol (20 replies, posted in General Discussion)
It is true that rubbing alcohol can cause crazing in plastics, but so can ordinary tap water, if you leave it soaking long enough. EDIT: looked closer at picture. This is a fracture. No solvent would do that.
147 Oct 1, 2013 3:43 am
Re: Arfink's sales thread: Custom Engraving Service (26 replies, posted in Trading Post)
Well, if you want to send me both, you may have the cards. 
I want!
148 Sep 30, 2013 6:35 am
Re: Arfink's sales thread: Custom Engraving Service (26 replies, posted in Trading Post)
You still have that thing? Dag yo. You haven't modded it at all, have you? I'm sorely tempted to have it back...
149 Sep 30, 2013 2:27 am
Re: Arfink's sales thread: Custom Engraving Service (26 replies, posted in Trading Post)
Trade stuff I want:
Anything Neo Geo (preferably MVS, but I'd go for Pocket stuff too)
Jamma arcade stuff
Vintage gaming stuff, unmodded.
I am not really interested in Gameboy stuff. Sorry guys. 
For a Vectrex I'd give you all of it, no questions asked! And pay for all the shipping!
rygD: make your offer. I tried to get people to lowball me over on the vintage computer forums, and nobody would even try. If it's insulting I'll be sure to bluster and turn red in the face, and then probably talk you up a few more bucks. 
Concerning the mouse, it's the standard IIgs platinum rectangle.
Finally, the 4meg card is the one sold by Briel Computers, which you can check out here: http://www.brielcomputers.com/wordpress/?cat=22
It is, to my knowledge, only compatible with the IIgs. However, if you wanted a IIgs to go with the card, I think the cards are worth more than the rest of the IIgs. Heck, if you bought both cards, I'd throw in the rest of the IIgs.
150 Sep 29, 2013 9:23 pm
Re: Arfink's sales thread: Custom Engraving Service (26 replies, posted in Trading Post)
The keyboard has been spoken for. I may have a spare from a Mac laying around here somewhere...
151 Sep 29, 2013 6:12 pm
Re: Arfink's sales thread: Custom Engraving Service (26 replies, posted in Trading Post)
I have an Apple IIgs that needs some love, cuz it ain't gettin' any from me. It's been carefully stored for several years now, and I realized that if I've never used it in 2 years that it's probably not going to get used again for a very long time. I don't absolutely have to get rid of it all, and I'm happy to take bits and pieces out if you just want parts of it.
Everything is clean and well cared for, and 100% functioning. Here is a list of the goodies I have:
2x Apple IIgs systems, with working PSUs. One is bone stock, and the other has goodies, as follows:
4mb RAM upgrade card, fully populated. This is currently installed in the machine.
1mb RAM card, fully populated. This was the standard issue card that most late-model IIgs machines shipped with. It is not installed right now.
MicroDrive IDE card, which is connected to a CompactFlash adapter. So basically, this IIgs has an SSD. Currently loaded with piles of games, and has partitions for GSOS and Prodos. Has copies of Proterm (surf the web dude!) and Apple Works installed as well.
2x each of 5.25" and 3.5" floppy drives, all working. Also, tons of software on floppy. All the discs are made from disk images found online, and were written recently. I can't promise they don't have any bit-rot or some such, but I suspect they all work. I also have sealed NOS packages of floppies in both sizes.
Original IIgs keyboard and mouse. This is the really nice original IIgs keyboard with Alps mechanical switches under each key. A great compact keyboard, and if nobody wants it, I'm probably gonna convert it to USB.
And of course, the original RGB monitor. No burn in, and doesn't seem to have any issues at all. I am willing to mail the monitor, but be aware that if you want to have me ship it, it's shipped at your own risk. I can pack it as well as humanly possible, but none of the major carriers are terribly careful these days, and even the best-packed CRT in the world isn't going to survive a USPS guy dropping it off the back of a truck, as seems to happen when they encounter heavy things. tongue
Finally, I have cables, manuals, and other goodies for those who are interested.
If you're local and you want it all, $150 and it's yours. Otherwise, feel free to offer. Pics to follow...
152 Sep 28, 2013 5:42 am
Re: my gameboy collection (34 replies, posted in General Discussion)
You should mod all of them. Except one. Keep one stock. Because, you know, if every gameboy is modded than there won't be any unmodded ones.
153 Sep 28, 2013 4:11 am
Re: Laser for fitting GBC frontlight and case (9 replies, posted in Tutorials, Mods & How-To's)
And FWIW, I know what you mean about getting dust and stuff in there with the screen. It can be a huge pain. That said, a little application of a microfiber cloth can work wonders.
154 Sep 28, 2013 4:07 am
Re: Laser for fitting GBC frontlight and case (9 replies, posted in Tutorials, Mods & How-To's)
I don't know quite exactly what you're on about here with cutting the frontlight. Are you talking about cutting the diffuser panel? Yes, it could be laser cut, and fairly easily at that, with a little bit of care. That is, once you know what the material will do.
Years ago, I was modding an MGB to add a backlight. There was no such thing as a backlight you could just buy from Nonfinite or Kitsch to drop into an MGB. There were a couple of very early ones for DMGs being sold, but they were far too thick. In fact, I don't know if Kitsch was even selling them that far back.
I had a busted iPod, and I gutted the LED backlight out, it was perfect for what I wanted, but too big. I covered it up with masking tape and cut through it with a razor knife. Just scrape and scrape and scrape. I used a metal ruler to keep it all straight. Scrape scrape scrape, until it was thin enough to just break along the seam with my fingers, like how you do when cutting glass. It was a beautiful break, and I found I could cut whatever I wanted this way.
With a laser, you would have to worry about heat warping. And you'd undoubtedly kill at least one frontlight while learning how to handle the material. If you only have one piece and it has to be done just right, use your hands and hand tools. All a laser does is give you the power to screw something up VERY fast before you know what's going wrong. It can get it done fast and clean, but only after you know what you're doing.
155 Sep 27, 2013 10:31 pm
Re: Welcome to CM.O! (Introduction Thread) (676 replies, posted in General Discussion)
Weeeeeelcome to the madnessssssss
156 Sep 26, 2013 11:38 pm
Re: Laser Engraving, take two (86 replies, posted in Nintendo Handhelds)
Indeed.
157 Sep 26, 2013 11:35 pm
Re: Laser Engraving, take two (86 replies, posted in Nintendo Handhelds)
Well, I just bought a green case from the shop...
158 Sep 26, 2013 11:32 pm
Re: Laser Engraving, take two (86 replies, posted in Nintendo Handhelds)
Bit wish wrote:
MostlyToast wrote:Do this to the green one and I will love you forever.
I will love you too
Sorry gents, I've already got a forever-love. Better luck next time.
But, I think if I can get another clear-green case I'll make one.
159 Sep 26, 2013 4:48 pm
Re: Kitsch-Bent.com Updates (latest newsletter!) (1,485 replies, posted in Trading Post)
kitsch wrote:
hello cm.o
a secret heads up: there are only TWO clear green cases and FOUR clear blue cases left
these colors aren't planned again, at best we'll do a similar shade
I am tempted...
160 Sep 26, 2013 3:46 am
Re: Laser Engraving, take two (86 replies, posted in Nintendo Handhelds)
They're up! http://store.kitsch-bent.com/product/la … rts-arfink
The first batch of 6 cases is ready to buy. Two of the black cases have a little blow-out on the back, and are for sale for $30 each, and the other black, the white, and the green and blue ones are $50 each.
I never did get a shot of the backside of the blue one, BTW, so here is the design pre-engraving, so you can see what's on the back. If I had been given the option of keeping the blue one, it would have been my pick.
