I knew it was online only. levelling gear doesn't sound bad if it's not stupidly done.Quote:
Originally Posted by deadlegion
hey zal do you have problems with other people when you play?
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I knew it was online only. levelling gear doesn't sound bad if it's not stupidly done.Quote:
Originally Posted by deadlegion
hey zal do you have problems with other people when you play?
I don't think an RP is worth it unless you have a specific purpose in mind or you can get a kit for cheap.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grouch
could you use one as a digital media player with HDMI out?Quote:
Originally Posted by Colonel Guile
It should be fine for that. A new RP4 kit runs around $50 - $100+ but I wouldn't advise getting the 2GB unless you're trying to spend as little as possible.
Yeah you can do that. I actually did the same thing when I replaced the battery in my DC. The solder was old and stubborn plus I had a crappy iron. Just couldn't heat it so I snipped the tabs off near the board and then applied more new solder to the remains of the tabs, then I could use braid ok. Cleared the holes with sucker and soldered in battery holder.Quote:
Originally Posted by Colonel Guile
Another thing you can do with old caps if they have substantial legs is rock them gently until the legs break, this can be handy if you don't have the room to get in underneath with snips.
Gently though... you don't wanna wreck traces or something like that :lol
Be careful with any fluid or residue from caps, just like you would with battery acid (wash your hands thoroughly and clean up board with vinegar first then isopropyl alcohol using cotton tips both times).
Rocking caps until they snap off is a common thing to do with original Xbox clock caps.
Thanks for the advice :really:.
You can get cheap media players, even an old WD TV would do and they don't really die.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grouch
You might find one in electrical recycling, psu for one is easy (same 12v as most external HDD's) and you can get clone remotes online really cheap.
I still use one of those for some files with older codecs that my tv doesn't support, I have both a genuine remote and a clone.
so whats a good cheap brand?Quote:
Originally Posted by deadlegion
I should probably open up all my Xboxes and remove those.Quote:
Originally Posted by deadlegion
WD is Western Digital. The one he mentioned is about $20 - $30 used if you're patient.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grouch
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WD_TV
The wiki article mentions that they're hackable.
ok. I just checked amazon and seen some non-wd ones running $30-$35 new.Quote:
Originally Posted by Colonel Guile
Couple of pics...
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Remote on the left is genuine, right remote is Chinese clone.
The unit has 2x USB inputs but they're only USB 2.0 (one is on the side), doesn't really matter though imo.
Has DTS decoder onboard and you can output that audio transcoded so it's compatible with your TV (if that can't decode).
No wifi but has network port, I never use it.
Mine is still stock.
I've used it with 4TB HDD's and smaller ones than that, both USB2 & 3.
Upscaling for the unit isn't as good as say PS3 DVD upscaling but it's quite ok for something old that was never super expensive.
As I said these are really well made imo. We've had a few of them in work from time to time and they always test ok and sell (we don't put much on them, like $20 iirc).
Careful of the cheap generic Chinese junk. They usually run android and are pretty shit. I have one here somewhere and it's hopeless :lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Grouch
I could maybe hack that but can't be bothered. My TV's capabilities combined with WD TV for odd stuff covers everything except x265, I don't have a solution for that atm.
yeah a couple that I looked at were running android. the WD tv gen 2 sounds perfect for me I was using my ps3 with movian it ran everything I threw at it(though I never tried running anything that was subbed)Quote:
Originally Posted by deadlegion
Looking a the wiki it seems mine is a 1st gen WD TV Live. First model with proper 1080p.
So yeah it's pretty old :wacko:
Edit:
Actually, it must be 2nd gen :thot:
I know it decodes DTS and then I send it as stereo to my tv.
Nope, checked the serial and it's definitely WD TV Live 1st gen.
So yeah, 1080p with DTS decoding but no wifi. Seems like you might be able to use some USB wifi sticks but I've never read about that before.
any other brands I could look for that'd be good?
With the model I have there might be issues with recent codec variants, it makes sense if you think about it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grouch
But any files like that play fine on my tv anyway so it isn't an issue for me. As I said I only use it for old files.
This is just with stock OS anyway.
If you hack it then I'm sure that would add more recent compatibility, but iirc x265 decoding is something that should be simply beyond the capability of the hardware.
Anything really good is probably going to cost more than Pi.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grouch
Honestly imo if you're going to spend $100usd or more then maybe look at a tv and put the money towards that? They have all had media players for years and only have issues with old codecs.
I never use x265 it's always been problematic for my pc media player.Quote:
Originally Posted by deadlegion
no I want something under $50.Quote:
Originally Posted by deadlegion
Speaking of tv's, keep an eye out for a good plasma tv like Panasonic that is 1080p.
They have a load of inputs on them for legacy stuff so you can pretty much plug any old junk into them. Great looking displays if they aren't burnt out too.
I've got 2x 1080p panny's in the last year or so as "junk". Both work fine and have remotes (one even came with user manual too).
They're actually easier to get for next to nothing compared to crt's now (over here anyway) because every man and his dog is onto the "CRT GRATE 4 GAMERS" bullshit bandwagon and putting dumb prices even on worthless Chinese crt's that aren't flatscreen and only have composite input.
Thankfully at work we still have a "no crt" policy so I've got a couple of smaller ones as junk (one was still sealed in box).
I can only suggest the WD TV Live, I'm not sure if there are other quality media players that cheap, maybe there are but I don't have experience with them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grouch
There's too much Chinese android junk around now :ugh:
still have my 13" sony trinitron that I use exclusively for my old systems I payed like $3 for that at a goodwill years ago most places here won't take crts anymore so the only way you can find them is person to person or in the trash if you're luckyQuote:
Originally Posted by deadlegion
yeah i don't want to take a chance on some cheap chinese one I got lucky on the last cheap chinese thing I bought(a pair of usb powered pc speakers) I know I won't get lucky twice in a month :wacko:Quote:
Originally Posted by deadlegion
I can keep an eye out at work for another WD TV Live that doesn't have remote if you like? :shrug:
I can add the spare clone remote I have and you'll just need to source a US 12v psu that's 1.5A or higher (easy to find for all sorts of things, but same as psu for external HDD's).
I only do trades so you'd have to send something though.
Depends on what you have that's small and I might be interested in, plus won't cost the earth to send (check with Gypsy we've done trades before).
Actually, I might even have a suitable psu here as well (external HDD psu rated for all world voltages with interchangeable wall plugs including US type).
I would have to check through my stuff, might have one sealed new.
all I really have left to trade right now is a pair of wireless nes akklaim controllers that are untested and missing battery covers. I have a dead fat ps3 and that 6 switch 2600 but i don't think I want to getrid of the atari or ps3 yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by deadlegion
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No 2600 or 7800 loose carts?
I'm always interested in US games but it depends on what platform and titles.
I do have some dupe 2600 games. most labels aren't in great condition though.Quote:
Originally Posted by deadlegion
Spoiler warning:
Nope.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grouch
do you even see other players?Quote:
Originally Posted by Zaladane
Yep.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grouch
a lot of them?Quote:
Originally Posted by Zaladane
Yeah generally. Think each server supports up to 32 players. Constantly keep passing by someone or passing through someone's base.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grouch
32 isn't a lot for an open world game I thought it'd be more than that.
:shrug:
:yawn:
hmm I think I'm starting to feel sorry for lobsters and clams now.
32 in one world. The are other public worlds and if you pay extra for the premium bs you can get private worlds.Quote:
Originally Posted by Grouch