65 Reply by SpookGoblin

(7 replies, posted in Nintendo Handhelds)

Pale wrote:

Have you tried to install backlight without the switch or solder wires other way around?
Also, can you take some pictures of your soldering?

I desoldered the negative lead from the switch and took it out of the circuit completely.  After re-connecting the negative from the backlight, I powered on the GameBoy but got more of the same thing--a whole lot of nothing.  I have another backlight, so I quickly swapped it out to see if that would power on either.  No dice.

Is there another way I can test the backlight to see if it's functioning properly?  Forgive me if that's a terribly noobish thing to ask.
In my experience with troubleshooting, I can logically conclude that I've wired things wrong or that there is something not functioning properly in the actual GameBoy (or at least that something isn't occurring at the contact points).

EDIT: Nevermind.  I have determined the backlight is, in fact, dead/dysfunctional.  I tried installing it on another PCB with no luck so I tried the other backlight that I have on both units and it worked fine.

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66 Reply by SpookGoblin

(7 replies, posted in Nintendo Handhelds)

No, I've not tried without the switch or wiring the switch the other way around.
I'll give both things a try and get back to you.

Right now, I don't have a way to take any photos that would be of any use.  I know--it's very unhelpful.

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67 Topic by SpookGoblin

(7 replies, posted in Nintendo Handhelds)

After much deliberation and second guessing, I finally started my first mod tonight.  After struggling immensely with proper soldering (and desoldering) technique and testing all my connections with a multimeter, I powered on my DMG and was sadly disappointed to find that none of the LEDs turned on.  The actual DMG seems to be functioning perfectly.  I'm afraid I've damaged the backlight, but am hoping that's not the case and was hoping someone with more experience could clarify.

I'm using a V5 backlight from Nonfinite.
I am attempting to install a rocker switch to power the backlight unit.
Here's how I wired it:

The backlight's positive lead (which, confusingly enough, came with the black wire attached to positive and the orange wire to negative) is soldered to the left of the two contact points located immediately above the capacitor nestled under the LCD.  The negative wire loops through the hole around said capacitor and reaches up behind the PCB to the top right where it joins up with the rocker switch (I've read it doesn't matter which prong you connect to in a 2-way switch like this).  The other prong goes back around the front and connects to the other lead above the capacitor below the LCD.

I'm really hoping that I just wired everything wrong and that the unit isn't damaged, but there's a chance I did a severe number on it while I was peeling off what I thought was the protective film.  I wasn't being attentive enough and hastily pulled the white plastic piece away from the plastic piece which houses the LEDs and respective circuitry.  On seeing the circuit, I said: "oh shit" and stuck it back together using the tape that was already on it and what was left of the adhesive.  It's still a bit loose, but it holds in place.

I know they aren't ridiculously expensive, but I'd be super bummed if I ruined a perfectly good backlight.

Insight?  Comments?  Scorn?

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68 Reply by SpookGoblin

(76 replies, posted in General Discussion)

1337 bpm is my favorite.

But I usually find myself working between 120 and 140.

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69 Reply by SpookGoblin

(40 replies, posted in General Discussion)

Johnny Mnemonic
Hackers
Blade Runner
Donnie Darko
Constantine
Silent Hill
Beetlejuice
The Lost Boys
Dark Crystal
Labyrinth
Jacob's Ladder
Videodrome
Ichii the Killer
Gozu
The Dark Knight
The Re-Animator
Snatch
Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels

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70 Reply by SpookGoblin

(12 replies, posted in Other Hardware)

I've used Sennheiser HD 280 pro for years and have never been dissatisfied.  In fact, I sometimes monitor with them exclusively because of how incredibly unbiased (yet articulate) they are.  The price may have gone down since I bought them 4+ years ago, but I got them new for $100 and they have been worth every penny and then some.

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71 Reply by SpookGoblin

(14 replies, posted in Nintendo Handhelds)

TGamer wrote:

Let me know how you're Case is coming out, and if you're doing more. I think it's a good idea! smile maybe an additional coating to protect from sweaty hands?

I haven't heard back from my metal smith on this project for quite some time.  I assume it's because he's busy, but it's just as well--I'm currently in a deep financial slump and can't afford to compensate him for his efforts.  I will definitely continue posting when I get some progress, but this project is on hold for the moment (regrettably).

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72 Reply by SpookGoblin

(7 replies, posted in Collaborations)

DeerPresident wrote:

This is very true sad They are legit celebrities, and are earning a shitton of money. I don't fucking get it, but then again, being really good at certain videogames can also get you a sport scholarship in this country...

.......
Earning money for eating...............?
.......
Yes.  Sign me up.


EDIT: I'll throw in a track for you.  If you want me to compose something new, let me know.  Otherwise, you are welcome to borrow one I've already done.  PM for further details!

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73 Reply by SpookGoblin

(10 replies, posted in General Discussion)

Afrowolf wrote:

You will find a fully functioning gem at an extremely low price (1-20$/£)at whatever auction/car boot/yard/sale you attend for the next 10 years. These can range from a sega megadrive, to a C64, zx spectrum etc. Any attempt to use these devices in music production will result in Timberland stealing from you.

This, because I would reap the gaming benefits regardless.  Also, I share similar sentiments with qb--depending on the gem, I could care less who rips me off!

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74 Reply by SpookGoblin

(46 replies, posted in General Discussion)

Bit Shifter wrote:

Sisters of Mercy: Floodland

Definitely seconded.

Sisters of Mercy - Floodland
Frontline Assembly - I.E.D.
mind.in.a.box - Lost Alone
Dir En Grey - The Marrow of a Bone
Rushjet1 - Sounds of the 2A03
Alexander Brandon - Tyrian 2000 OST

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75 Reply by SpookGoblin

(2 replies, posted in Trading Post)

T_T Need moar monies...

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76 Reply by SpookGoblin

(26 replies, posted in Trading Post)

TSC wrote:

Hmmm...I don't know. I love wet-noodle goth dancing and all (I've been known to do it myself, even) but DAF kind of owns power moves:

I concede. 
The first 10 seconds... Just...  Great.

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77 Reply by SpookGoblin

(26 replies, posted in Trading Post)

TSC wrote:

Just link it to this video in the meantime:

big_smile

Whaaaat...
Look at those power moves.
ALMOST as badass as the dance at 1:53:

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78 Reply by SpookGoblin

(16 replies, posted in General Discussion)

yogi wrote:

Interesting question, but I think the issue is confused a little. I don't know squat but aren't there two issues: the Copyrighted material, your intellectual property, and the Trade Mark rights of the floppy manufacturer?
You are selling a limited use right of your copyrighted material, on a trademarked medium that carries an intended resale right.
  Regardless of any added value, you can resell floppies unless expressly forbidden; really the only restriction is the cost you pay as opposed to the resale cost, which is a business decision rather then legal. If I were to go to the the XYZ floppy factory and buy a case of floppies at wholesale and then go to a street corner, I could resell the XYZ floppies at the cost that either I agreed to with XYZ or the market price if there isn't a MSRP agreed to. But If I try to sell the floppies as TDK floppies well then I have a problem with TDK and their TM rights.
I think the only issue you would have is removing/replacing the manufacturers TM. But like I said, I don't know.
Yogi
EDIT: after a little searching I found this at DiskMakers

Duplicator, printer, and blank media/supplies order terms

Intellectual Property Rights Protection
Disc Makers' Anti-Piracy Compliance Program protects property rights owners from the unauthorized distribution of their content.
Customers purchasing CD and DVD duplicators, blank recordable media, and other hardware and supplies warrant that they will use the equipment and media only for legitimate uses that do not infringe on the intellectual property rights of third parties.

This seems to imply that for legally owned material,  you are free to use their media and equipment for your own commercial purposes. I'm sure other companies have similar policies.

I knew I was right to pose the question to you guys.  Thanks for posting that particular excerpt.  It really helped clear things up a lot!
Now I can make my corny, nostalgia-fueled vision a reality!

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79 Reply by SpookGoblin

(16 replies, posted in General Discussion)

SketchMan3 wrote:

Hmmm... well let me rephrase that: The assorted colors memorex floppies that I got in 2008 died easily.

Lucky for me, I rarely trust assorted colors big_smile

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80 Reply by SpookGoblin

(16 replies, posted in General Discussion)

tempsoundsolutions wrote:

i think with NOS floppies its probably best to write and delete data a few times before passing them on..i remember toward the end of using them hearing that, tried it, and did notice a bit of difference. a few years back i had some probs with my dos machine and used a boot disk from probably the early 2000s, so who knows. maybe copy a bunch of data 3 or 4 times and experiment with that with a few drives if youve got access.

Ahh I see!  That would be about the closest thing I could get to quality assurance and the like.
Definitely a step I hadn't thought of.  Thanks for bringing it up!

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