Been messing around with the HD-VC9900 boards, similar to the GBS-8220 but outputs to HDMI instead of VGA. I use the gbs-control custom firmware (https://github.com/ramapcsx2/gbs-control) and a Wemos D1 Mini Wifi board. Results are excellent with the custom firmware handling both the TV & Monitor mode really well.
The custom firmware didn't require any alteration to the sync signal or the RGB so a straight through 8pin to 6pin DIN connector to plug it all in. A similar DIN to VGA cable will also work I just set mine up with a 6pin DIN so I can use it with my Amstrad CPC6128 and BBC Micro as well.
Nice job TomDD. Only one comment: the case should be totally black
I've been using the GBS board for many years, and I knew abot the custom firmware, but the upgrading process was quite complex for my limited capabilities. Could you tell me if there is a simple way to flash the firmware today?
Coincidentally, I just ordered one of these in the US last week. Only $34. I am thinking of making a universal input panel for it as part of my rack system, so it can auto switch between multiple sources.
Cristian wrote:Nice job TomDD. Only one comment: the case should be totally black
I've been using the GBS board for many years, and I knew abot the custom firmware, but the upgrading process was quite complex for my limited capabilities. Could you tell me if there is a simple way to flash the firmware today?
Not had any issues with the latest firmware just using the Arudino IDE on my PC via USB. I prefer the D1 Mini boards over the others so would recommend that. Also the author of the gbs-control has created a nice guide to flashing https://github.com/ramapcsx2/gbs-contro ... ware-Setup
Cristian wrote:Nice job TomDD. Only one comment: the case should be totally black
I've been using the GBS board for many years, and I knew abot the custom firmware, but the upgrading process was quite complex for my limited capabilities. Could you tell me if there is a simple way to flash the firmware today?
Not had any issues with the latest firmware just using the Arudino IDE on my PC via USB. I prefer the D1 Mini boards over the others so would recommend that. Also the author of the gbs-control has created a nice guide to flashing https://github.com/ramapcsx2/gbs-contro ... ware-Setup
Just set-up a new D1 Mini and followed the instructions and it flashed first time no problems.
Dave wrote:Coincidentally, I just ordered one of these in the US last week. Only $34. I am thinking of making a universal input panel for it as part of my rack system, so it can auto switch between multiple sources.
TomDD wrote:
Not had any issues with the latest firmware just using the Arudino IDE on my PC via USB. I prefer the D1 Mini boards over the others so would recommend that. Also the author of the gbs-control has created a nice guide to flashing https://github.com/ramapcsx2/gbs-contro ... ware-Setup
