433 Reply by kitsch

(11 replies, posted in Nintendo Handhelds)

who made the backlight?  (where did you get it)

there is a bit of confusion sometimes based on the naming schemes being used.  V1, V2, V3, VA, VB, VC, this sort of thing

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434 Reply by kitsch

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earbuds work well, headphones much larger than this are a bit troublesome however, as egr said

katsumbhong's advice is spot-on.  the prosound mod is (simplified) a by-pass of the internal headphone amplifier. 

this is the best resource I know of which explores the variations between stock consoles, and prosound modified ones: http://www.herbertweixelbaum.com/comparison.htm

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435 Reply by kitsch

(40 replies, posted in Past Events)

Is there anyone here that's definitely planning on being at Moogfest?  I know its a touch early...  would like to start keeping a list now in case i'm allowed to let guests plug in for some entertainment

still trying to find out the limitations on that bit.

?????

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436 Reply by kitsch

(25 replies, posted in Nintendo Handhelds)

its worth checking the edge connector and pins on the cartridge for dirt/debris too.  you'd be amazed at how often this is the issue,

got a can of compressed air perhaps?  clean out the edge connector inside the gameboy really well if so.  if you don't, try the tried-but-true 'blowing method'.  just like getting NES games to work...

you can usually just visually inspect the fingers on the cartridge itself, if you are up for it try a little bit of rubbing alcohol on them (although, if they work on other consoles its most likely not them)

you will hopefully dislodge something if its there, but also the moisture in your breath helps encourage contact between the console and cart a little bit.  this isn't suitable as an all-the-time solution, but it might at least help diagnose the issue as poor contact.

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437 Reply by kitsch

(1,485 replies, posted in Trading Post)

Andi is awesome, next time I'm at the raptor center I'll snap a photo myself and post it here!  I rarely take photos when experiencing life, will take some remembering

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438 Reply by kitsch

(25 replies, posted in Nintendo Handhelds)

sxe_weekend wrote:

I have a 1302 and a 1309 EMS cart.

ok, those are good for use with the pocket.  so, we've ruled out a cart incompatibility issue at least!

for anyone who may be interested:
-- the first two numbers are the year (2013 in this case)
-- the last two numbers are the month (February and September, respectively)
-- the dates are imprinted onto the case at the time of assembly.  not when the case is made, and not necessarily when the PCB is assembled itself.  but, when the whole thing comes together as a completed unit.  then, they stamp them to show the batch #, essentially

the pocket had problems running these carts prior to batch 1006A.  So, 1006 and before this are quirky.

there was a PCB revision that coincided with that assembly that fixed the issues

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439 Reply by kitsch

(25 replies, posted in Nintendo Handhelds)

can you look at the back of your cartridge, and tell us what the imprinted code says?  its a date code, it will help clear up if its a cart+pocket problem, or something else (most likely weak batteries)

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440 Reply by kitsch

(25 replies, posted in Nintendo Handhelds)

(probably not modded by me, albeit sold through the shop possibly)

however,

make positive you are using fresh batteries.  the AAA types the pocket uses are its main disadvantage (imo).  try popping in fresh ones straight out of the box and see if that helps

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441 Reply by kitsch

(1,485 replies, posted in Trading Post)

this is Andi, the owl Kitsch-Bent has adopted. 

I got an email this week asking "Whats up with the owl stuff?", and was just chatting with kool skull about them too (different owl though), and figured I'd share.  Andi is an Eastern Screech Owl, super tiny and blind in one eye from being hit by a car.

working on more designs for more adoptions smile  not going to explicitely state this on the product page for the clothing, it gets messy that way and I have to track individual dollars more carefully in my books, but this is the answer to "Why Owls?"

I know this has nothing to do with music, its just about a hurt bird.  I wanted to share regardless.

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442 Reply by kitsch

(40 replies, posted in Past Events)

i have zero idea....  i'm not sure what free time i'll have (especially on these two days), but i'm going to eat it up as much as possible and do everything i can (got passes with the table for the rest of the fest and everything else thats going on)

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443 Reply by kitsch

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reserved for (possible) busking stuff

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444 Reply by kitsch

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reserved for swag

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445 Topic by kitsch

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Kitsch-Bent has a table at the Moogfest 2014 Tech Expo this year.  !!!  (and kool skull does some sick art, doesn't he???)

We'll be at the (free to attend) Tech Expo on April 25th and the 26th, with a pretty large booth and you all had better stop by and say hello if you are in town!

The Tech Expo is here:

Renaissance Asheville Hotel
31 Woddfin Street
Asheville, NC 28801

It's right near the I-240 and Merrimon Ave. intersection, if you're familiar with Asheville.  And, right next to Thomas Wolfe Auditorium where (if you are going to the fest) you'll probably be hearing someone speak/play anyways, so walk on over!

Can't wait to meet everyone I haven't already, especially some of you locals. 

Please come, I'm working my butt off to get some very big things done before the fest and want you guys to play with them.  I'm hoping to have the loudest booth in the convention hall, I'm trying to get the details for what my restrictions are right now on noise.

Excitement!!!!  Pretty rad

Info/links:
Moogfest 2014
Kitsch-Bent
The Location

What is Moogfest?
Since 2004, Moogfest has been a gathering for the musicians that worked closely with Bob and his instruments. When Moog Music brought the festival home to Asheville in 2008, it adopted a three-day multi-stage format to include contemporary bands and producers that exemplify the innovative spirit of electronic music. This year, Moogfest is amplifying its vision to include a conference of conversations and creative collaborations that eclipse any typical festival. Moogfest is charting the course for a future of unknown sight and sound. (taken from moogfest.com)

What is the Tech Expo?
On April 25th and 26th attendees will have the opportunity to experience and meet the companies that are creating the tools and technology of tomorrow. Attendees will also have the ability to network with and discover employment opportunities with the companies that are present. (taken from moogfest.com)

Asheville?
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, Asheville is a charming yet surprisingly cosmopolitan city. Asheville’s rich architectural legacy is the perfect retro-urban backdrop to the forward thinking environment created by the local population. Known as an artist colony, a healing resort and a home to notable luminaries, statesmen and bohemians, Asheville is one of the most welcoming and vibrant cities in the United States of America.

Asheville, NC is convenient to 4 neighboring states: TN, SC, VA, & GA and is no more than four hours drive from Atlanta, Charlotte, Knoxville and Raleigh.

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) offers nine non-stops and easy connections through major US hubs . (taken from moogfest.com)

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446 Reply by kitsch

(30 replies, posted in Nintendo Handhelds)

shoot, forgot about these!  http://store.kitsch-bent.com/product/bl … idge-cases

almost all of those came from the NSYNC color game.  its that style case (not DMG, but still official nintendo).

the 'original' ones in the drop down are unaltered.  really, a superb case imo, good design

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447 Reply by kitsch

(6 replies, posted in General Discussion)

make sure to post here if you find it, i've really love to check it out

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448 Reply by kitsch

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4BP wrote:
kitsch wrote:

i've gotten quite a few emails concerning the smartboy team and their ability to ship in a timely manner (if at all).  i have no idea if they've fixed this issue or not (and, tbh, people often email me with their general complaints which is fine).  just wanted to throw that out their if you are still considering them.

if they offer different shipping options, go with the one which has international tracking so you'll know whats up

Yes thank you Kitsch! Hey I wanted to ask, *edit, whoops asked a question that was already answered. Kitsch by any chance would you have any game cases laying around you could charge me for? like blank pcb cases, I don't care, I have some bare chips and pins that need a case, DMG ones


the only ones i've got (for sale at least) are these: http://store.kitsch-bent.com/product/cl … cuit-cases

my others i'm keeping for either color sampling, or to take measurements for stuff i may or may not be making.  i have a big box of samples for that sort of thing.

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