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(32 replies, posted in Releases)

I just took a break from listening to this album to listen to this album again.

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(11 replies, posted in Nintendo Handhelds)

They don't have any detailed specs…

Well, ok, I guess that's not true, but you literally have to tell the exactly how you want it done. I'm pretty sure a lot of the backlights from the example photos wouldn't fit in a game boy…

I was worried about them being too thick, but 1.4mm is acceptable.

EDIT: I've read this listing a couple of times now, and it looks like they put "Game Boy" in it the way people put "Chiptune LSDJ" in eBay listings for Commodores and stuff. So they just make LED backlights to spec for literally anything, and you could have them make ones for Game Boy if you happened to know the spec to give them.

Well, I managed to fix my Win98 / ESS Maestro 2 laptop, so until I get my YMF724 pumping out the real Yamaha sound, I get to do exactly that. wink

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(37 replies, posted in Software & Plug-ins)

Conceptually, you can think of an "instrument" like a macro of a ton of commands you only have to enter the one time, because they are default every time you use that instrument setting in the tracker.

Also, if you are all up on that IRC, you can check out #FamiTracker on EsperNet.

Greetings Friends,

I've finally gathered my resources to the point that I feel comfortable creating a more consistent thread, with both finished goods and certain commissions! This will include some regularly available items, as well as one-offs and things from my personal collection that have served their full utility to me. Also included is a list of things I'm currently looking for as trades; please get in touch via PM if you would like to negotiate a trade and have something specified in my sought items list. Without further ado, here's what I've got:

Semi-Custom LSDJ Keyboards: $60

I spent a while doing field research and fine-tuning my methods and materials for producing these, and now feel comfortable doing so as a production item. These are brand new current production PS/2 Keyboards for use with any Game Boy that can run LSDj and accepts a link cable serial input, either via adapter or via built-in PS/2 port (my personal preference). These are tested and fully working with LSDj 4.6.7, and have virtually no complications or compatibility issues. I can test them with your preferred version of LSDj upon request. I'll include an .LSDSNG with some keyboard patches with purchase if you ask nice. wink

Here's the flagship, my personal setup:

Detailed Specs:

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I'm currently making these with a red base coat, which is something I first did to emulate the look of the Nord Electro:

I'm open to making these with an additional level of customization. If you'd like a keyboard with something like different colors, or if you have something else in mind, please do ask in the thread. I'll look into it and publicly share whether or not I feel that I can offer that and what the price difference(s) would be.

Specifically concerning the wiring and adapters:

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From The Collection

NEW Bright White nonfinite V3 ULTRA DMG/MGB Backlight Kit: $15 Shipped!

This is one of the nonfinite V3 ULTRA backlight kits, the latest ones he has produced. I ordered two of these a while ago and only installed one. I ended up wanting to do something different with my personal game boys, so this one was never installed. I have, however, already installed the resistor, so that will save you a step. wink

Note that although the product description states otherwise, you will still want to cut the bottom of the LCD frame to install these.

Since this is new and in the packaging, I'm asking close to the new price, but I'm throwing in the shipping, so you do end up saving time, money, and trouble. PM me with your PayPal, send $15, and this jets its way to you USPS first class! big_smile

3.5mm (1/8") Pro-Sound Game Boy Color, Lime Green: $50

This Game Boy Color has a pre-pot pro-sound modification, meaning that the line level output bypasses the volume potentiometer entirely; ergo it does not color the sound and is always at full output going into your mixer or amplifier. The TRS jack is installed behind the speaker and below the battery case, and is barely noticeable in normal use. The Game Boy was acquired used and has some normal cosmetic wear, but is in perfect working order.

Game Boy Colors have more powerful processors and can run some software, like Carillon tracker & LSDj, better than DMGs and Game Boy Pockets. They also have some of the best battery life of the Game Boy family. It's worth having at least one around just to experiment with, or as your carrying-around Game Boy. wink

I actually have two of these with the same mod in the same color, but one is missing the battery cover, and I wanted to replace it before I sold it.

NYKO Shock 'N Rock for Game Boy Color: $10 or best offer

I got this as part of a lot when I bought some stuff on craigslist. It's a combination battery pack and amplified stereo speaker set for Game Boy Color. The battery still holds a charge. It also has an unusual feature where it will rumble along with the music, which will be fantastic when they finally finish porting REZ to Game Boy. In the mean time, you can turn it off if you want. wink

I just noticed part of the battery clip has broken out of this, but the way it connects to the Game Boy holds it securely onto the device in normal operation. Weird.

Coming Soon!

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Sought For Trade

Here's a list of things I'm specifically looking for as trade items. I'm open to other trades, but these are things I am definitely interested in:

  • Nintendo DS / DSlite

  • GBA SP Headphone Adapters (Who isn't looking for these?)

  • Recording equipment: Mixer, 8 to 12 channel; Condensor Mic; 4 track/8 track cassette tape recorder.

  • Miscellaneous DMG parts.

  • Commodore Stuff

George wrote:

Something worthy of a release thread.

4mat wrote:

chipmusic is whatever ant1 says it is

George wrote:

I love everyone.

EDIT: Serious content:

Yeah I haven't been on IRC much or spoken to Ant1 in a couple of weeks so this is the first I've heard, I hope he's ok. sad

Someone please let us know what we can do as individuals or a community if he needs help.

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(17 replies, posted in Nintendo Handhelds)

UMEBOSHI wrote:

I really hope my cart isn't broken <.< I almost waited 3 weeks for it to arrive and i already put a different sticker on it...so i don't think i could send it back again.

I don't know where you got it, but if you do have to return it when this is all said and done, you could ask the person you got it from to swap your front cartridge cases. wink

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(17 replies, posted in Nintendo Handhelds)

Nitro's the boss, always take his word over mine. wink

If your battery contacts are dirty, you can clean them pretty well with a cotton swab and very careful application of some white vinegar—that will react with the corrosion and dissolve it on contact.

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(17 replies, posted in Nintendo Handhelds)

That's not a save battery problem. It could just be a bad flash/write to the ROM.

Try hitting the "format" button in the GB USB program, and then try to write LSDj to Bank 1 again and see what happens. Do this a couple more time if it doesn't work. You could also try a different USB cable; I've heard anecdotes from more than one person that their cart flash problems with the EMS USB carts went away when they used a different cable.

This isn't really a scientific answer, but I've had my carts get funny and then start working fine again after I formatted the Flash ROM and reflashed it. I don't know why that would work, but it's happened to me more than once…

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(13 replies, posted in Nintendo Handhelds)

If you're concerned at all that you're going to damage more front boards, you might be better off buying or commissioning a pre-backlit front board in the Trading Post.

I know Apeshit and a few other dudes have done them on request before, and I'm going to sell one of mine in the near future, so they pop up from time to time.

Not to plug my own upcoming sale, just saying that I know from experience that people sell pre-lit front boards. wink

I don't have much experience with AT2 yet since I've mostly dicked around and played modules between breaking my compatible computers, but it seems to me like all the mouse really does is scroll to different parts of the interface?

I have a front PCB with one horizontal line. How do you feel about that?

Oh shit, that is a huge update!

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(1,485 replies, posted in Trading Post)

Ah, rad. Our own Bud Melvin has a demo video I found on YouTube:

That's really pretty cool, man! Thanks for sharing, and welcome to the party!

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(13 replies, posted in Nintendo Handhelds)

The best chance you've got is something like a hairdryer or a heat gun on the lowest setting, but that's a long shot and might not work.