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Darklord wrote: 22 Mar 2026 12:54 Good luck with this project - it looks like it's coming along nicely. :)

Thanks !

And just in case, here is a link to the TwiSTEr page (in German only):

https://wiki.newtosworld.de/index.php?title=TwiSTEr

Since Cyril from 16-32bit.eu made a new batch of his Power PSU for the ST series, I picked up one for my Monsterbo powered STE.

Looks good in black:


And even matches the Monsterbo colour:


I wish the ATW800/2 was also black...


I now have enough juice for my setup. :D

Next step, modify my STE case for the HDMI connector.

HigashiJun wrote: 13 May 2026 10:01 Next step, modify my STE case for the HDMI connector.

Could you remove the (redundant) RF modulator and then route a HDMI cable out through the existing TV out hole?

I guess STe cases are probably not rare and so cutting one is probably not like cutting a TT030 or MegaSTe case which IMO would only devalue it.

alexh wrote: 13 May 2026 10:48 Could you remove the (redundant) RF modulator and then route a HDMI cable out through the existing TV out hole?

I guess STe cases are probably not rare and so cutting one is probably not like cutting a TT030 or MegaSTe case which IMO would only devalue it.

I was thinking about (I'm not so keen on cutting cases), but the HDMI connector is too close to the case to route a cable...

If the Monster bus connector was slightly further back, it would be feasible.

HigashiJun wrote: 13 May 2026 11:24 If the Monster bus connector was slightly further back, it would be feasible.

Definitely something to feedback to Alan for any future batches.

What about replacing the hdmi connector with a vertically mounted connector?

chronicthehedgehog wrote: 13 May 2026 20:05 What about replacing the hdmi connector with a vertically mounted connector?

How would I connect it ?

There is no room to plug anything between the HDMI connector and plastic case.

Or do you mean de-solder the horizontal one and replace it with a vertical one ?

HigashiJun wrote: 13 May 2026 21:38

chronicthehedgehog wrote: 13 May 2026 20:05 What about replacing the hdmi connector with a vertically mounted connector?

How would I connect it ?

There is no room to plug anything between the HDMI connector and plastic case.

Or do you mean de-solder the horizontal one and replace it with a vertical one ?

Yes, sorry I meant de-solder and replace. It's not something I'd attempt but you have the soldering skills 8-)

EDIT:

assuming you can find something with the same footprint I suppose

chronicthehedgehog wrote: 13 May 2026 22:40 Yes, sorry I meant de-solder and replace. It's not something I'd attempt but you have the soldering skills 8-)

EDIT:

assuming you can find something with the same footprint I suppose

Thanks for this clarification.

Yes, I would have to find an HDMI connector with the same footprint, but I guess it's not so hard.

But the hassle would be then to de-solder the Tang Nano, de-solder its HDMI connector, solder the new one and then solder back the Tang Nano to the ATW800/2...

:(

Oh, and just another point.

A vertical HDMI connector could potentially hit the upper case with (and even without) and HDMI extender cable fitted in...