Mister FPGA
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I can't say I notice any input lag to be honest. That's between the MiSTer and original hardware on my setup, using an 1ms monitor and I have used my OLED on gaming mode as well. However, I might not be sensitive to it.
I would love to try a PVM to see if there is any big difference.
Bit confused, but different controllers have various input lag. I use 2.4g wireless controllers and notice no lag. Original hardware or MiSTer.
As I understood it, FPGA emulation has low input latency compared to software emulation. However, run ahead modes for software emulation has almost closed the gap, providing a lower latency mode, albeit at lower emulation accuracy.
Just trying to understand the module upgradability of these units - can you keep adding to the stack depending on your needs or do you limit yourself and have to choose what you need most. For example, does the the I/O board need to sit directly above the mainboard or can you put it anywhere? I'd like the MT-32 module but would that mean it takes up a slot that would forfeit another part do you know?
I believe the small box cases are specifically laid out for USB Hub - DE10 - IO Board, but there are other options. You can get the MiSTer Consoliser from Huber, completely different looking board - Link. I much prefer the smaller set up personally.
You don't need the USB Hub or IO board to get up and going. Order does seem designed as per the above.
There are other configurations and setups for MiSTer, such as a Jamma board expansion to hook up to an arcade machine.
The MT-32 Pi Hat connects via USB, I was going to get one after seeing this video a while back, but I doubt I'll make the most of it. I prefer to play the console cores.
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No problem, FYI I've edited my post a bit with some more info.Thank youThat's very useful and that vid is excellent, going to save that
Think I have managed to source one now and want to get everything setup monitor side ready just in case
Will be outputting from the VGA on Mister and I have component BNC input on monitor - anyone know of a good place to purchase or any decent brand names to look out for etc? Also, anyone know if I need to have a sync input connected on monitor too?
Thank you,
Will be outputting from the VGA on Mister and I have component BNC input on monitor - anyone know of a good place to purchase or any decent brand names to look out for etc? Also, anyone know if I need to have a sync input connected on monitor too?
Thank you,
Retro Gaming Cables would be worth looking at, their cables are brilliant. Highly regarded amongst retro community. I own quite a few of their 'pack-a-punch' scarts and would definitely recommend.Think I have managed to source one now and want to get everything setup monitor side ready just in case
Will be outputting from the VGA on Mister and I have component BNC input on monitor - anyone know of a good place to purchase or any decent brand names to look out for etc? Also, anyone know if I need to have a sync input connected on monitor too?
Thank you,
No worries, you're in for a treat. I own the Analogue FGPA products, but have been genuinely blown away by the MiSTer. Such an amazing device.
Still need to do a bit of tweaking but almost fully setup now and it's probably the best thing I've bought computer-wise 
Amazing device.
There's likely more I could do to improve the HD output so not a fair test against the monitor, but the CRT adds so much It's the first time I've used a proper screen since the 90's and I forgot how much of a vital part it is.
Amazing device.There's likely more I could do to improve the HD output so not a fair test against the monitor, but the CRT adds so much
It's the first time I've used a proper screen since the 90's and I forgot how much of a vital part it is. 
is that a 9" PVM?
I use a diamontron (trinitron) phillips monitor at 120hz, lovely big scanlines, ive never seen a PVM in action though ive been tempted a few times to get one.
I use a diamontron (trinitron) phillips monitor at 120hz, lovely big scanlines, ive never seen a PVM in action though ive been tempted a few times to get one.
It is I have a 20" too but that thing is a beast and don't really have the desk space. Did plan to just use this 9" just for setup but i really like it and it does look great in motion.
Nice! Phillips make a good screen, do you output the sound from it too?
I have a 20" too but that thing is a beast and don't really have the desk space. Did plan to just use this 9" just for setup but i really like it and it does look great in motion.Nice! Phillips make a good screen, do you output the sound from it too?
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Nooo, there’s no audio on it, I use bookshelf speakers.
I also have another mister in my arcade cab but I rarely use it, looks so much better on the monitor
I also have another mister in my arcade cab but I rarely use it, looks so much better on the monitor
Enjoy, MiSTer is amazing. Nice choice on the caseStill need to do a bit of tweaking but almost fully setup now and it's probably the best thing I've bought computer-wise
There's likely more I could do to improve the HD output so not a fair test against the monitor, but the CRT adds so much
. I would absolutely love a PVM. Any tips on where to pick one up?
Possibly, they come up quite a bit through my work (they are still widely used in the medical industry). Will keep you in mind and if I see anything, i'll let you knowEnjoy, MiSTer is amazing. Nice choice on the case
I would absolutely love a PVM. Any tips on where to pick one up?
And cheers again for telling me of the Mister, I wouldn't have known about it if not from you
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We should be getting outrun today by Jotego, been a while coming!