Breakout Box / Cradle Coming In Late December
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I received a breakout board today, though it's not the same one as shown in the cradle picture. This is a bare board and a cable.
The board has 4 USB ports, a DB-9, two RCA jacks, a power jack, a DB-25, a phone-stype jack to cable to the GP2X, and one further jack that I can't identify -- round like an S-Video but only 4 signals. The board came with a cable to attach to the GP2X but no documentation. I don't suppose much documentation is needed, but I don't know where in the DB-25 the JTAG signals are... somewhat of a problem considering that's the only reason I wanted the board <_<
The board has 4 USB ports, a DB-9, two RCA jacks, a power jack, a DB-25, a phone-stype jack to cable to the GP2X, and one further jack that I can't identify -- round like an S-Video but only 4 signals. The board came with a cable to attach to the GP2X but no documentation. I don't suppose much documentation is needed, but I don't know where in the DB-25 the JTAG signals are... somewhat of a problem considering that's the only reason I wanted the board <_<
halo9
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I've bought a load of chips from RetroUSB and can't recommend them enough, they're ridiculously simple to fit. Most have less than five solder points to make. I built two SNES controller ports into the front of my PC, supported in ZSNES to my TV via SD-Video. Cracking! Means that I can easily replace the SNES controllers if they break - no resoldering.. I have a custom login to windows that boots straight into ZSNES with all the settings.MiL0 posted on Oct 31 2006 at 07:41 PM said:
When I get round to it, I'm going to build a whole load more controllers, got about five more kits already.
Back on topic, I'd seriously consider a posh break-out box, if the price is right.
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nubie
Recovering Jerk-A-Holic
mah posted on Oct 31 2006 at 12:32 PM said:
Umm, that would be S-Video, 4 conductor holes and a plastic key.
PS, in case anyone is thinking crazy thoughts about USB2.0, There isn't USB2.0 Only 1.1, and all the BoB does is terminate the signal and adds a cheap hub.
The hub costs $10 anywhere, and a termination IC is only $0.xx at any online electronics store. So if all you use is USB and TV-Out, the commercial BoB are a rip-off, even with the nice case, I am expecting it to be a double rip-off, especially if they still use the 12volt feed to power it, USB is 5 volts, no need for 12volt adaptors.
I think Techfreak is doing a proper USB TV-Out box for less money, but I am unsure of where he is in the project.
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DBH
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I was expecting the integrated wifi with this thing and slide out keyboard... ohh
daclassicgamingmaster
It Is Your Birthday.
no problem, i figure they'll be experiencing an upward surge in business when the b.o.b is released B)halo9 posted on Oct 31 2006 at 02:38 PM said:I've bought a load of chips from RetroUSB and can't recommend them enough, they're ridiculously simple to fit. Most have less than five solder points to make. I built two SNES controller ports into the front of my PC, supported in ZSNES to my TV via SD-Video. Cracking! Means that I can easily replace the SNES controllers if they break - no resoldering.. I have a custom login to windows that boots straight into ZSNES with all the settings.MiL0 posted on Oct 31 2006 at 07:41 PM said:
When I get round to it, I'm going to build a whole load more controllers, got about five more kits already.
Back on topic, I'd seriously consider a posh break-out box, if the price is right.
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J201605
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The things people have said about a clip on with wifi and maybe even a keyboard sound very interesting. Is that still going to happen, or was that just something that was left out of this. If it is still going to happen I will wait for that. If the idea was scrapped then ill buy this as soon as it comes out.
shinneri
Certified Guru
Well, I know I'm thrilled about the BoB.
Jegriva
Member
I Hope it won't cost more than 100€...
J201605
Active Member
I would not pay 100 Euros. I don't know what that is like in comparison to Euopean incomes, but thats like 1.5 time usd so thats 150 dollars, not much less than the console itself costs.
gnyffel
Still Fresh
With the naked bob at around £30 I doubt it would. Purely speculative, of course, but it stands to reason they'll price it so people'll actually buy it. And closing in on the price of a brand new gp2x would dramatically diminish the chances of me buying.
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gnyffel
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daclassicgamingmaster
It Is Your Birthday.
it will probably be around 50-60 USD I'm guessing.
icurafu
The Hallucinogenic Elf
This is listed on the play-asia site as being available January.
I'll think I'll just bye the dev, if there is nothing different.
I'll think I'll just bye the dev, if there is nothing different.
daclassicgamingmaster
It Is Your Birthday.
Craig should be able to shed some light on the price. Although it looks to me like he carefully tiptoed around the questions on cost <_<
As GPH hasn't told us the price yet, also craig can't tell you
daclassicgamingmaster
It Is Your Birthday.
I'm sure he has a rough idea of the price range.
Cervante
PS3 ID: Cervante1
CHARGE ME WHATEVER YOU WANT , I WILL BUY IT!!!
shinneri
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I don't think it should cost more than $70...
