Mister FPGA

IanAG · 4 Jul 2024 at 14:33

andshrew said:
I've not followed the Sinden Lightgun for a while, but it seems they now have a driver for the Mister with support in the NES, SNES, Mega Drive and PS1 cores.

GitHub - MrLightgun/MiSTerSindenDriver: A repo to for all the files needed to get Sinden Lightgun to work on MiSTer

A repo to for all the files needed to get Sinden Lightgun to work on MiSTer - MrLightgun/MiSTerSindenDriver

github.com

Sweet, need to give that a go, have really neglected both my mister and the sinden

Zaf · 5 Jul 2024 at 23:09

JoeBoi said:
Edit: I have just had a look, different and potentially has a few issues with sound and at 1080p.

I am going to hold out for the clone from Taki Udon, hoping they will launch as a complete kit with the USB Hub and IO Board.

That's the old board!

This new one should have fixed all the issues, I'll find out next week I guess

JoeBoi · 5 Jul 2024 at 23:20

Zaf said:
That's the old board!

This new one should have fixed all the issues, I'll find out next week I guess

It is good to see some better priced alternatives

. DE10-NANO board is so expensive now days.

Hugest_UK · 6 Jul 2024 at 21:50

I still want one of these my brother in law has had one for a couple years. It’s just the price increase that is stopping me.

JoeBoi · 6 Jul 2024 at 21:59

Hugest_UK said:
I still want one of these my brother in law has had one for a couple years. It’s just the price increase that is stopping me.

Wait for the clone board mentioned by Zaf or me

. Taki Udon is supposed to be releasing a complete setup for a decent price, and potentially a handheld mister as well!

Hugest_UK · 6 Jul 2024 at 22:00

Oh wow sounds interesting not heard about this.

JoeBoi · 6 Jul 2024 at 22:54

Hugest_UK said:
Oh wow sounds interesting not heard about this.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1800979820953928084

To give an idea on the pricing. There are plans to release a USB hub and IO board as well. Handheld and a cartridge based system.

Hugest_UK · 6 Jul 2024 at 23:02

Thanks will be keeping an eye on this that’s a much better price.

tribz · 12 Jul 2024 at 15:44

Is there a guide or recommended hardware list for putting together a full Mister setup? To play Sega 8 and 16 bit initially

JoeBoi · 12 Jul 2024 at 16:04

tribz said:
Is there a guide or recommended hardware list for putting together a full Mister setup? To play Sega 8 and 16 bit initially

You can play both with just the DE10-NANO I believe. You will need RAM for some of the bigger cores (PS1/N64/Saturn for example).

tribz · 12 Jul 2024 at 16:30

JoeBoi said:
You can play both with just the DE10-NANO I believe. You will need RAM for some of the bigger cores (PS1/N64/Saturn for example).

Got it, thanks!

JoeBoi · 12 Jul 2024 at 16:46

tribz said:
Got it, thanks!

I could be wrong, but I am sure SMS and Mega Drive are playable without RAM. SNES might need RAM, and you can get different sizes. You could probably buy the DE10-NANO, RAM and a PSU and then add the USB hub and IO board at a later date.

tribz · 13 Jul 2024 at 08:49

JoeBoi said:
I could be wrong, but I am sure SMS and Mega Drive are playable without RAM. SNES might need RAM, and you can get different sizes. You could probably buy the DE10-NANO, RAM and a PSU and then add the USB hub and IO board at a later date.

Thanks, thats a useful build plan list

JoeBoi · 13 Jul 2024 at 09:03

tribz said:
Thanks, thats a useful build plan list

No problem. It is worth keeping an eye on this clone build being released by Taki Udon, he posted a potential price list yesterday:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1811704080177230177

DE10-NANO is quite expensive on its own, but with 128mb of RAM you can play everything. The USB Hub and IO board are useful and you will probably want one eventually, but not a necessity.

tribz · 13 Jul 2024 at 12:56

JoeBoi said:
No problem. It is worth keeping an eye on this clone build being released by Taki Udon, he posted a potential price list yesterday:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1811704080177230177

DE10-NANO is quite expensive on its own, but with 128mb of RAM you can play everything. The USB Hub and IO board are useful and you will probably want one eventually, but not a necessity.

Interesting, thats quite a saving! I'll keep an eye on that project

GR63 · Monday at 14:53

I'd like to see some UK prices... and if anyone will be offering kits. MISTER is still pretty niche and expensive...

Zaf · Tuesday at 22:41

GR63 said:
I'd like to see some UK prices... and if anyone will be offering kits. MISTER is still pretty niche and expensive...

You can get the QMTECH clone board with 128MB SDRAM for £103 on Ali Express now!

JoeBoi · Wednesday at 06:45

Zaf said:
You can get the QMTECH clone board with 128MB SDRAM for £103 on Ali Express now!

Zaf, how is the clone board?

GR63 · Wednesday at 09:35

Zaf said:
You can get the QMTECH clone board with 128MB SDRAM for £103 on Ali Express now!

Yeah how is the compatibility with programs (100%?) and what about cases/accessories? I have only really heard/followed the other clone. Any links you can share, please?

Zaf · Wednesday at 10:39

The GPIO header is flipped which caught me out and I didn't read the online quick start guide first like an idiot. So where the SDRAM says this way face outwards, you actually have to have it facing inwards. Other than that it's been running just like the DE10, took my sd card out of the DE10, popped it in the QMTECH and can't tell the difference.

Obviously you won't have this problem if you buy it with the built in SDRAM which I think gives a better overall form factor anyway.

I don't think it's compatible with existing IO Boards/USB hub or cases with them options, but I don't use these anyway and they are meant to be releasing their own compatible add-ons etc soon