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DO NOT USE DEVICES WHERE THE IP CHANGES CONSTANTLY!
At this time it is unfortunately not possible to white list users when your IP changes constantly.
You may inadvertently get banned because a previous attack may have used the IP you are now on.
So I suggest people only use fixed IP address devices until I can think of a solution for this problem!
At this time it is unfortunately not possible to white list users when your IP changes constantly.
You may inadvertently get banned because a previous attack may have used the IP you are now on.
So I suggest people only use fixed IP address devices until I can think of a solution for this problem!
The Family Computer has arrived!!!
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stephen_usher
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Re: The Family Computer has arrived!!!
I'll believe it when you see it!
Intro retro computers since before they were retro...
ZX81->Spectrum->Memotech MTX->Sinclair QL->520STM->BBC Micro->TT030->PCs & Sun Workstations.
Added code to the MiNT kernel (still there the last time I checked) + put together MiNTOS.
Collection now with added Macs, Amigas, Suns and Acorns.
ZX81->Spectrum->Memotech MTX->Sinclair QL->520STM->BBC Micro->TT030->PCs & Sun Workstations.
Added code to the MiNT kernel (still there the last time I checked) + put together MiNTOS.
Collection now with added Macs, Amigas, Suns and Acorns.
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rubber_jonnie
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Re: The Family Computer has arrived!!!
Me too!!!
Collector of many retro things!
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
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rubber_jonnie
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Re: The Family Computer has arrived!!!
Woo hoo it's here!!!
Leaving it to reach a localised temp before plugging it in
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Leaving it to reach a localised temp before plugging it in
Collector of many retro things!
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
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HigashiJun
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HigashiJun
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Re: The Family Computer has arrived!!!
Ah, those Chinese friends, even unable to correctly copy something...
Check the Japanese "Kana" on your cart (above EVERGENESIS-N8) and you'll understand:
The "Kana" on the real cart mean EBA- DORAIBU N8 (= EVERDRIVE N8)
while on yours, it could be something like EHA- TOFUIFU N8
Just hope it will work fine.
Check the Japanese "Kana" on your cart (above EVERGENESIS-N8) and you'll understand:
- Real N8 cart
- N8.jpg (101.06 KiB) Viewed 71 times
The "Kana" on the real cart mean EBA- DORAIBU N8 (= EVERDRIVE N8)
while on yours, it could be something like EHA- TOFUIFU N8
Just hope it will work fine.
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rubber_jonnie
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Re: The Family Computer has arrived!!!
I wouldn't be surprised if it's a deliberate mistakes tbh. Works just fine and is actually very well made.HigashiJun wrote: Fri Nov 21, 2025 11:06 pm Ah, those Chinese friends, even unable to correctly copy something...
Check the Japanese "Kana" on your cart (above EVERGENESIS-N8) and you'll understand:
N8.jpg
The "Kana" on the real cart mean EBA- DORAIBU N8 (= EVERDRIVE N8)
while on yours, it could be something like EHA- TOFUIFU N8
Just hope it will work fine.
Collector of many retro things!
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
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HigashiJun
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Re: The Family Computer has arrived!!!
Nice to hear that !rubber_jonnie wrote: Sat Nov 22, 2025 8:32 am I wouldn't be surprised if it's a deliberate mistakes tbh. Works just fine and is actually very well made.
So you can fully enjoy your new toy now.
BTW, are you pleased with the image quality you're getting from the AV mod ?
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rubber_jonnie
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Re: The Family Computer has arrived!!!
Overall it's very good as it goes with one exception.
When there are large areas of blue on screen there are prominent jailbars, but everything else is actually really good.
I did fit a cap across pins 20/22 of the ppu and that helped a lot but there are still some.
TBH it's not bad enough for me to to worry about it too much but I may increase the value to see if it helps reduce it some more.
Overall I'd recommend it as an upgrade.
When there are large areas of blue on screen there are prominent jailbars, but everything else is actually really good.
I did fit a cap across pins 20/22 of the ppu and that helped a lot but there are still some.
TBH it's not bad enough for me to to worry about it too much but I may increase the value to see if it helps reduce it some more.
Overall I'd recommend it as an upgrade.
Collector of many retro things!
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
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HigashiJun
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Re: The Family Computer has arrived!!!
Thanks for the feedback !
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rubber_jonnie
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Re: The Family Computer has arrived!!!
What's also great about that upgrade is that it comes with a USB to barrel jack poer cable, so if you want to use just a normal PSU you can.
Collector of many retro things!
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...