What did you buy today. - Page 102

desiv · 21 November 2010, 02:14

OK, adding onto my 1701 monitor (this time with an Amiga connection).
I finally got a DCTV RGB converter.
(What is that? You ask. er.. you didn't ask? Too bad, I'm telling you anyway!)

Basically, a few months ago, I got a DCTV, which I'd never had before.
24-bit color for my Amiga. But when I got it (I didn't really know anything about it other than it was 24-bit color for the Amiga), I thought it was broken at first.
Then I found out, it outputs 24-bit color, but not through the RGB port. It outputs 24-bit color through a composite output.
Hmmm.. So you would need 2 monitors (or an RGB with a composite input also and toggle). Still 24-bit color, but a tad awkward..
Then I did some googling and found that Digital Creations had a solution! They had the DCTV RGB converter, which would allow you to see the DCTV images thru the RGB port as well!!!

Great!, except I figure the odds are really low of finding one of those... DCTV's I see from time to time, but the converter?

Well, found one and it showed up today and works as planned...
So, my monstrosity now is:
Amiga RGB port with DCTV pluged in. And into that is the DCTV converter. (But my 1084 has my A1200 currently, so...)
Into THAT, I have my Amigamaniac Amiga-svideo converter (also has composite).
And, from THAT, I am going composite into the 1701 monitor!!!

Finally got the floppies setup to display a picture, YEAY!!!!!

Now all I need is an s-video split cable (s-video to 2RCAs), and I can hook all this stuff up to my A1000 and the chroma/luma on the 1084S I have.
(I want both my Amigas (the 1200 and the 1000, the 500 is for moving around and testing) attached to the 1084S and the 1701 will be for the C64/Vic-20.

Whew..

Weird, but I'm happy about it!!!

Also got a VecMulti (Micro SD flash cart for my Vectrex today, but no Micro SD card to test it with)...

Good day!!

desiv

DDNI · 21 November 2010, 09:59

@desiv, sounds nice! But you know the drill- Pictures or it never happened!

desiv · 21 November 2010, 18:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by DDNI

@desiv, sounds nice! But you know the drill- Pictures or it never happened!

I know.. ;-) Crazy work day/nite/day, so I'll try to get some up later.. ;-)

desiv

haynor666 · 21 November 2010, 18:23

Isolated Warrior (NES)
Shinobi III (SMD)
Lion King (SMD) - better than amiga version
Virtua Racing (SMD)

EreWeGo · 21 November 2010, 22:08

For NZ$10.50, got 2 x Amiga 500's, (although only one seems to be fully working), 20mb A590, 2 x Speedking joysticks, 2 x mice, monitor, (Philips based I think), external floppy, auto joystick/mouse switcher, and a few boxes of floppies.

laffer · 21 November 2010, 23:02

Pre-ordered the Back to the Future episodic games from Telltale.
Also bought Sam & Max season 3 from Telltale as well... even though I hear they're extremely easy.

Fingerlickin_B · 22 November 2010, 11:36

A nice clean A1000

PZ.

fitzsteve · 22 November 2010, 12:13

I keep seeing these A1000's and it makes me want one, noooooooooo I really can't afford anymore Amiga's!!!

Lovely example there

cosmicfrog · 22 November 2010, 13:32

thats the idea fizsteve start with the A4000, a1200 and a600 then work back through the amiga range

Fingerlickin_B · 22 November 2010, 13:36

Do it Steve!

PZ.

BrooksterMax · 22 November 2010, 13:37

I would love a big box Amiga, I have absolutely no room but then logic does not apply when collecting hardware right? I say go for it for fitzsteve. You could then become the official Amiga museum

fitzsteve · 23 November 2010, 20:46

Not updated this post in ages!

Ok so not today but recently I have bought: (last few days)

An A3640 which I'm having upgraded to 33mhz

A 33mhz 040 CPU for the above
A dust cover for my A1200T
A brand new Disk Storage box for my new Floppy's (bought a lot of original games unboxed)
A 6 button Mini Megadrive Pad (very good for the Amiga's)

Hmmm, maybe more stuff since I'm an Amiga Shopaholic...

Hey BrooksterMax, I just saw your post, no way can I buy anymore big box Amiga's, Mrs Fitz has been very tolerant but anymore and I'd be eating my balls for Chrismas Dinner LOL

TCD · 23 November 2010, 20:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by fitzsteve

A brand new Disk Storage box for my new Floppy's (bought a lot of original games unboxed)

Er... you know...

fitzsteve · 23 November 2010, 21:22

lol those were the ones I scanned before like Frankenstein

But I only just got the box to put them in. Imnogeek over at amibay had some brand new disk boxes for a quid or two. Maybe if has some more?

Steve.

lopos2000 · 23 November 2010, 21:27

I just got an Achos 5 IT. Nice little media player. Can't wait to play with it.

TCD · 23 November 2010, 21:27

@Steve
Ah, okay

Thanks again and let's hope more people will follow your lead

fitzsteve · 23 November 2010, 21:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheCyberDruid

@Steve
Ah, okay

Thanks again and let's hope more people will follow your lead

If I get any more I'll scan em for sure :-)

jabsy · 24 November 2010, 11:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fingerlickin_B

A nice clean A1000

PZ.

Did you buy it local?? I'd seen tons of these with phoenix boards in the late 90's when I lived in Adelaide, you think I can find one now???

I remember going into Phoenix at Keswick and seeing a huge bin full of original A1000 boards for sale that they pulled to fit Phoenix boards. I'd love to know how many of the remade boards they sold.

I'm chasing the 1000 and an SX-64 and then maybe I'll stop...

Quote:

Originally Posted by desiv

Also got a VecMulti (Micro SD flash cart for my Vectrex today, but no Micro SD card to test it with)...

How much was this? I'd not heard of it before, googling gave me some info but not a price... My vectrex needs more games.

fitzsteve · 24 November 2010, 11:11

Not for me, but for Mrs Fitz - bought a DSTWO Flash Cart for her DS, the old trusty Supercard CF we've been using has stopped being supported and the new games don't work.

The DSTWO looks awesome though and can do emulation and all sorts, £31 inc priority P&P + 4gb MicroSDHC and Flashing/Update service

Bargain!

haynor666 · 24 November 2010, 16:24

Time Bokan (PS1)
Final Soldier (PC Engine)

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21 November 2010, 02:14	#2021
desiv Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 1,767	OK, adding onto my 1701 monitor (this time with an Amiga connection). I finally got a DCTV RGB converter. (What is that? You ask. er.. you didn't ask? Too bad, I'm telling you anyway!) Basically, a few months ago, I got a DCTV, which I'd never had before. 24-bit color for my Amiga. But when I got it (I didn't really know anything about it other than it was 24-bit color for the Amiga), I thought it was broken at first. Then I found out, it outputs 24-bit color, but not through the RGB port. It outputs 24-bit color through a composite output. Hmmm.. So you would need 2 monitors (or an RGB with a composite input also and toggle). Still 24-bit color, but a tad awkward.. Then I did some googling and found that Digital Creations had a solution! They had the DCTV RGB converter, which would allow you to see the DCTV images thru the RGB port as well!!! Great!, except I figure the odds are really low of finding one of those... DCTV's I see from time to time, but the converter? Well, found one and it showed up today and works as planned... So, my monstrosity now is: Amiga RGB port with DCTV pluged in. And into that is the DCTV converter. (But my 1084 has my A1200 currently, so...) Into THAT, I have my Amigamaniac Amiga-svideo converter (also has composite). And, from THAT, I am going composite into the 1701 monitor!!! Finally got the floppies setup to display a picture, YEAY!!!!! Now all I need is an s-video split cable (s-video to 2RCAs), and I can hook all this stuff up to my A1000 and the chroma/luma on the 1084S I have. (I want both my Amigas (the 1200 and the 1000, the 500 is for moving around and testing) attached to the 1084S and the 1701 will be for the C64/Vic-20. Whew.. Weird, but I'm happy about it!!! Also got a VecMulti (Micro SD flash cart for my Vectrex today, but no Micro SD card to test it with)... Good day!! desiv

21 November 2010, 09:59	#2022
DDNI Targ Explorer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 5,431	@desiv, sounds nice! But you know the drill- Pictures or it never happened!

21 November 2010, 18:23	#2024
haynor666 retro maniac Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tarnobrzeg/Poland Age: 45 Posts: 1,748	Isolated Warrior (NES) Shinobi III (SMD) Lion King (SMD) - better than amiga version Virtua Racing (SMD)

21 November 2010, 22:08	#2025
EreWeGo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tauranga/New Zealand Posts: 202	For NZ$10.50, got 2 x Amiga 500's, (although only one seems to be fully working), 20mb A590, 2 x Speedking joysticks, 2 x mice, monitor, (Philips based I think), external floppy, auto joystick/mouse switcher, and a few boxes of floppies.

21 November 2010, 23:02	#2026
laffer Zone Friend Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Norway Age: 43 Posts: 1,335	Pre-ordered the Back to the Future episodic games from Telltale. Also bought Sam & Max season 3 from Telltale as well... even though I hear they're extremely easy.

22 November 2010, 11:36	#2027
Fingerlickin_B Amiga Nut Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Belco, Australia Posts: 2,242	A nice clean A1000 PZ.

22 November 2010, 12:13	#2028
fitzsteve Professional slacker! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kent, UK Age: 44 Posts: 6,683	I keep seeing these A1000's and it makes me want one, noooooooooo I really can't afford anymore Amiga's!!! Lovely example there

22 November 2010, 13:32	#2029
cosmicfrog The 1 who ribbits Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: leek, Staffs, UK Age: 56 Posts: 3,557	thats the idea fizsteve start with the A4000, a1200 and a600 then work back through the amiga range

22 November 2010, 13:36	#2030
Fingerlickin_B Amiga Nut Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Belco, Australia Posts: 2,242	Do it Steve! PZ.

22 November 2010, 13:37	#2031
BrooksterMax Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Norfolk UK Age: 43 Posts: 433	I would love a big box Amiga, I have absolutely no room but then logic does not apply when collecting hardware right? I say go for it for fitzsteve. You could then become the official Amiga museum

23 November 2010, 20:46	#2032
fitzsteve Professional slacker! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kent, UK Age: 44 Posts: 6,683	Not updated this post in ages! Ok so not today but recently I have bought: (last few days) An A3640 which I'm having upgraded to 33mhz A 33mhz 040 CPU for the above A dust cover for my A1200T A brand new Disk Storage box for my new Floppy's (bought a lot of original games unboxed) A 6 button Mini Megadrive Pad (very good for the Amiga's) Hmmm, maybe more stuff since I'm an Amiga Shopaholic... Hey BrooksterMax, I just saw your post, no way can I buy anymore big box Amiga's, Mrs Fitz has been very tolerant but anymore and I'd be eating my balls for Chrismas Dinner LOL

23 November 2010, 21:22	#2034
fitzsteve Professional slacker! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kent, UK Age: 44 Posts: 6,683	lol those were the ones I scanned before like Frankenstein But I only just got the box to put them in. Imnogeek over at amibay had some brand new disk boxes for a quid or two. Maybe if has some more? Steve.

23 November 2010, 21:27	#2035
lopos2000 Zone Friend Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cider is best In The West Posts: 1,238	I just got an Achos 5 IT. Nice little media player. Can't wait to play with it.

23 November 2010, 21:27	#2036
TCD HOL/FTP busy bee Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Germany Age: 46 Posts: 31,518	@Steve Ah, okay Thanks again and let's hope more people will follow your lead

24 November 2010, 11:11	#2039
fitzsteve Professional slacker! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kent, UK Age: 44 Posts: 6,683	Not for me, but for Mrs Fitz - bought a DSTWO Flash Cart for her DS, the old trusty Supercard CF we've been using has stopped being supported and the new games don't work. The DSTWO looks awesome though and can do emulation and all sorts, £31 inc priority P&P + 4gb MicroSDHC and Flashing/Update service Bargain!

24 November 2010, 16:24	#2040
haynor666 retro maniac Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tarnobrzeg/Poland Age: 45 Posts: 1,748	Time Bokan (PS1) Final Soldier (PC Engine)

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