(CLOSED) Turbo Everdrive Group Buy ORDERED!

MrFulci · 08/30/2014, 10:48 AM

Quote from: guest on 08/29/2014, 12:46 PMEverything's coming up Milhouse!

I've got some work to do!

Glad that, "Every. Simpsons. Ever." marathon won't be causing much of a delay! Then again, that wraps up after the weekend, anyway.

spenoza · 08/30/2014, 01:20 PM

So, do these use MiniSD or MicroSD? I have a 2 GB MicroSD from an old phone I no longer use, but it only has a full-size SD adapter. I may have to dig up a mini-SD adapter, then?

MrFulci · 08/30/2014, 01:23 PM

Quote from: guest on 08/30/2014, 01:20 PMSo, do these use MiniSD or MicroSD? I have a 2 GB MicroSD from an old phone I no longer use, but it only has a full-size SD adapter. I may have to dig up a mini-SD adapter, then?

Micro-SD.

Just use whatever adapter you have, to load what you want onto the micro.

johnnymad · 08/30/2014, 02:41 PM

I didn't even know there was a reset button. I've just been turning off the system to reset.

jtucci31 · 08/30/2014, 04:06 PM

Quote from: MrFulci on 08/30/2014, 10:48 AM
Quote from: guest on 08/29/2014, 12:46 PMEverything's coming up Milhouse!

I've got some work to do!
Glad that, "Every. Simpsons. Ever." marathon won't be causing much of a delay! Then again, that wraps up after the weekend, anyway.

I had no idea a Simpsons marathon was going on! What channel?

Quote from: BlueBMW on 08/30/2014, 10:45 AMTrue that ^^^^ If it functions correctly (ie plays games off an sd card) then that's good enough for me. I dont mind the broken / semi broken one

I did just test it today. It works fine, popped the sd card right in and played some games on it. It just obviously won't have a reset switch. If anyone wouldn't mind taking that one, or can easily repair it then that would be good. You could always send it back to me and we could send it back to retrogate to get it fixed in the event that something happens. They seemed willing to fix whatever was wrong with it, just at the expensive of making me ship it.

I wasn't too worried that it wouldn't work, i just didn't want anyone to think i was being careless with packaging and organizing and whatnot. I noticed right away that something wasn't right (all were covered in bubble wrap except 2, and one that wasn't had the reset switch broken off). So I'm almost positive it was just an issue with how it was packaged or the handling of the package.

MrFulci · 08/30/2014, 04:12 PM

Quote from: guest on 08/30/2014, 04:06 PM
Quote from: MrFulci on 08/30/2014, 10:48 AM
Quote from: guest on 08/29/2014, 12:46 PMEverything's coming up Milhouse!

I've got some work to do!
Glad that, "Every. Simpsons. Ever." marathon won't be causing much of a delay! Then again, that wraps up after the weekend, anyway.
I had no idea a Simpsons marathon was going on! What channel?

...........

Cable channel. FXX. They are wrapping up on Monday. The channel even did it proper, and showed the Simpsons Movie, between the episodes, when it debuted in the theatre.

I actually have some photos of a 7-11 that got a Kwuik-E-Mart makeover in 2007 for the movie. I took some photos of it, years ago, since it was only in 10 or so locations across the USA.

*edited to add:

Some photos of a 7-11 convert, that I took photos of, in 2007. MILHOUSE is there!

Have fun, JTucci!

jtucci31 · 08/30/2014, 04:17 PM

Quote from: MrFulci on 08/30/2014, 04:12 PM
Quote from: guest on 08/30/2014, 04:06 PM
Quote from: MrFulci on 08/30/2014, 10:48 AM
Quote from: guest on 08/29/2014, 12:46 PMEverything's coming up Milhouse!

I've got some work to do!
Glad that, "Every. Simpsons. Ever." marathon won't be causing much of a delay! Then again, that wraps up after the weekend, anyway.
I had no idea a Simpsons marathon was going on! What channel?

...........
Cable channel. FXX. They are wrapping up on Monday. The channel even did it proper, and showed the Simpsons Movie, between the episodes, when it debuted in the theatre.

I actually have some photos of a 7-11 that got a Kwuik-E-Mart makeover in 2007 for the movie. I took some photos of it, years ago, since it was only in 10 or so locations across the USA.

I remember when that happened. I still have a box of Krusty-O's. I had a can of Buzz Cola as well but it exploded, so i just have an empty can. I also have a squishee cup too. I don't think i took pictures though

MrFulci · 08/30/2014, 04:26 PM

Quote from: guest on 08/30/2014, 04:17 PM
Quote from: MrFulci on 08/30/2014, 04:12 PM
Quote from: guest on 08/30/2014, 04:06 PM
Quote from: MrFulci on 08/30/2014, 10:48 AM
Quote from: guest on 08/29/2014, 12:46 PMEverything's coming up Milhouse!

I've got some work to do!
Glad that, "Every. Simpsons. Ever." marathon won't be causing much of a delay! Then again, that wraps up after the weekend, anyway.
I had no idea a Simpsons marathon was going on! What channel?

...........
Cable channel. FXX. They are wrapping up on Monday. The channel even did it proper, and showed the Simpsons Movie, between the episodes, when it debuted in the theatre.

I actually have some photos of a 7-11 that got a Kwuik-E-Mart makeover in 2007 for the movie. I took some photos of it, years ago, since it was only in 10 or so locations across the USA.
I remember when that happened. I still have a box of Krusty-O's. I had a can of Buzz Cola as well but it exploded, so i just have an empty can. I also have a squishee cup too. I don't think i took pictures though

It's OK, in Europe, you can still find bottles of, "Duff" beer. An empty bottle of Duff beer is better than stale Krusty O's or exploded bcan of BUZZ cola, any day.

Medic_wheat · 08/30/2014, 04:44 PM

I can only inagibe what some of those 7-11 quickie mart thing go for now. Especially the huge milhouse and bart fogures.

But I also wonder who would have room to properly display/store them. Lol

MrFulci · 08/30/2014, 05:04 PM

Quote from: Medic_wheat on 08/30/2014, 04:44 PMI can only inagibe what some of those 7-11 quickie mart thing go for now. Especially the huge milhouse and bart fogures.

But I also wonder who would have room to properly display/store them. Lol

Just need a garage, or similar storage.

Though, as I now read the sign on my photo, for the first time in a long time, with only about a dozen out there, who knows.

Probably still not enough to trade for a complete Magical Chase

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MrFulci · 09/02/2014, 10:51 AM

Testing....

Not Millhouse related, but I had not watched Simpsons much, over the past 10 years, just when I was around, usually near Halloween. I thought it was super cool I caught this, before sleeping. The, "Couch gag" actually made me hungry. I've not had good Pate in a while.

"http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1f8mlu_si-les-simpson-etaient-francais-sylvain-chomet_tv"

jtucci31 · 09/02/2014, 05:27 PM

On their way to you! I'll get tracking numbers to people tonight or tomorrow. One more tedious task and then I'm done

jlued686 · 09/02/2014, 07:37 PM

Thanks man! Nice work!

albatross · 09/03/2014, 06:15 PM

I wish I had got in on this! I have been away for a while and missed it!

NightWolve · 09/03/2014, 11:21 PM

Quote from: guest on 09/02/2014, 05:27 PMOn their way to you! I'll get tracking numbers to people tonight or tomorrow. One more tedious task and then I'm done

Hats off to ya, JT! This "plan" had me a little nervous, but looks like it's working out, one broken button notwithstanding! We have Hall of Shame threads but it's too bad we don't have ones that do the opposite, to celebrate model PCEFX citizens somehow! I think your actions here qualify for some sort of appreciation this way.

jtucci31 · 09/03/2014, 11:30 PM

Quote from: NightWolve on 09/03/2014, 11:21 PM
Quote from: guest on 09/02/2014, 05:27 PMOn their way to you! I'll get tracking numbers to people tonight or tomorrow. One more tedious task and then I'm done
Hats off to ya, JT! This "plan" had me a little nervous, but looks like it's working out, one broken button notwithstanding! We have Hall of Shame threads but it's too bad we don't have ones that do the opposite, to celebrate model PCEFX citizens somehow! I think your actions here qualify for some sort of appreciation this way.

There were actually 2 reset button mishaps that i later discovered. (well 1 in addition to the one i noticed right away) But BlueBMW had me covered, so hats off to him.

My nervousness will end completely once i know everyone got their everdrives, no reset buttons were broken or any other parts for that matter, and you all play for days on end

jlued686 · 09/04/2014, 06:21 PM

Got mine. Thanks!

NightWolve · 09/04/2014, 06:53 PM

Just finished beating Street Fighter II CE with Ryu on my Turbo Express! ;) Sucked without six buttons, but it's playable.

It's a very impressive piece of hardware, I must say... I've not seen a PCB quite like it, the thickness to match that of a HuCard and what not.

Anyway, while waiting for Bernie to see my PM, I slapped together a quick ROM collection by alphabetized folders to get around the 256 file limit per folder. Look forward to loading up Megaman 1 and 2 on this some time as well! Definitely would love to get the 3.5" LCD mod done as the native LCD panel does show its 25 years of age unfortunately; it's ugly, too small, certain fonts upon various background choices are unreadable, etc. Exceptions are like white text over black background which reads well.

Well, once again, great looking out JT, danke my good man! A regular PCEFX hero and we don't get very many of those!

DragonmasterDan · 09/04/2014, 08:04 PM

I got mine today as well.
JTucci,
Thanks for all the hard work in organizing, mailing and everything else involved in this!

MrFulci · 09/05/2014, 08:59 AM

Mine arrived yesterday. packaged well, box survived just fine.

I only had time to quickly test it out.

I used a 4gb microSD I had laying around, from something I ordered 2-3 years ago. I think Newegg had some promo where I bought something, and fro whatever reason there was a freebie 4gb MicroSD + Adapter. It took a few years, but it finally got put to use.

I tested a US game, and a Japanese game. played each for about 5 minutes each. my roms are a mess though, may need to see what other people are using here, as I read someplace here someone put together a nice set.

The slim Everdrive cover I bought from Shapeways works great. it's very snug fitting, no need to glue it down. Also, I like being able to remove it as that way I can get to certain switches easier, it's also easier to insert the MicroSD that way.

So, I am happy with everything:

- JTucci handled this very well, it was very conscientious of him to offer this, and for 20 people!
- The Shapeways 3D printed slim cover fits fine, it's snug enough I don't need to actually dab glue at the edges.
- The everdrive itself works fine, though I've only put about 10minutes on it.

reson8er · 09/05/2014, 03:05 PM

Just received my EverDrive at work (making for an excruciatingly long rest of the day).

Thanks again for all your effort jtucci31!

BlueBMW · 09/05/2014, 03:21 PM

Mine arrived yesterday. I wont have time to fool with it until tomorrow though

Rosser · 09/05/2014, 06:33 PM

Thanks jtucci31 you went above and beyond for the community. I received mine yesterday, no time to mess with it yet. I did play the rom that was already loaded the card with my GT. was the rom loaded on there by you or kriz? I'm not sure where it came form or what its for but I believe there is anime girl with boobies showing (i think small screen)

if you click the right buttons

jtucci31 · 09/05/2014, 07:21 PM

Lol I didn't play all the everdrives so that had to be kriz. That's really weird, but free boobs!

But I'm really glad everyone is getting theirs. Hope you've all been obeying plenty. Thanks for being patient with me

munchiaz · 09/05/2014, 07:51 PM

got mine yesterday. Had to run out today and get a micro SD, lost the old one i had. So far its working well. Thanks again

spenoza · 09/05/2014, 11:58 PM

Arrived and tested. Awesome. Thanks! This was quite a bit of work on your part! I hope you feel our gratitude is at least some sliver of recompense.

Also, I suck at organizing files.

Medic_wheat · 09/06/2014, 09:44 AM

Will post when mine comes in

Out of town with my wife. In the new town. So I wont be able to check until Monday. Lol which I will then have to wait until that following weekend to test in the new apartment.

I know 1st world problems am I right?

jlued686 · 09/06/2014, 12:26 PM

Alright, guys, I need some technical help.

I'm using a Mac and formatted my 32GB MicroSD card as FAT (MS-DOS). Then, I put together some alphabetized folders and put all my ROMs in there. However, when I turn on my Everdrive, I get an "Error: 62" message. Any ideas?

EDIT: I used Bernie's setup and still get the "Error: 62". Doesn't work on TurboExpress or my US Duo. Anything special I need to be doing?

BlueBMW · 09/06/2014, 05:58 PM

From what I can tell error 62 is a problem with the SD card. Do you have another you can try?

jlued686 · 09/06/2014, 06:33 PM

Yep. That's what it was. For whatever reason, the Everdrive didn't like my PNY 32GB Micro SDHC. So I returned it to the store for a SanDisk 8GB Micro SDHC. Works great now.

FiftyQuid · 09/06/2014, 10:42 PM

Feck... Is it a PNY thing? That's the same card I bought.

spenoza · 09/06/2014, 11:51 PM

Go with a small card. You don't want a huge SD card. My ED has no trouble with a 2 GD Micro SD card. I suspect the trouble you're running into may involve the side of the card. The ED may not support larger SD cards. This is speculation, however.

TheClash603 · 09/07/2014, 03:38 AM

Got mine. Now I gotta figure out A.) What case to get and B.) How to use it.

spenoza · 09/07/2014, 01:07 PM

I'm using mine without a cast for now... I should note, be careful when you insert and use this card. My Duo's card lock slider rubs right up against the SD card. If the ED isn't fully inserted and if you don't turn on your system carefully, there is a small risk you could damage the SD card.

esteban · 09/07/2014, 10:06 PM

I received mine but I have yet to inspect it/open the package.

ALSO: I am stoopid. Can folks share with me the cases they have been using for Turbo EverDrive? Our own jelloslug is designing one, correct?

And I thought I saved a link (Necro posted it, I think) to a storefront with a <$20 case...but I can't find it now.

Anyway, thank you TUCCI.

jtucci31 · 09/07/2014, 10:17 PM

Quote from: esteban on 09/07/2014, 10:06 PMI received mine but I have yet to inspect it/open the package.

ALSO: I am stoopid. Can folks share with me the cases they have been using for Turbo EverDrive? Our own jelloslug is designing one, correct?

And I thought I saved a link (Necro posted it, I think) to a storefront with a <$20 case...but I can't find it now.

Anyway, thank you TUCCI.

"Classic Style" http://shpws.me/q6MW
"Super Low Profile Style" http://shpws.me/q6MX

Still have to get a case myself. Not sure which one I'll get or what color. Null has the orange one which looks cool in the Duo, but I'm wondering what color of Blue they have, might look cool in the Duo R. Or maybe I'll just get Black or White. So much to think about with this little case.

Anyway, glad you got yours!

NightWolve · 09/09/2014, 07:44 AM

A 32 GB SD card should probably be formatted under FAT-32, not FAT... I also would consider finding a cheap 2 GB card for this rather than sacrificing an expensive 32 GB card. The ROM library is ~300 MB so that big of a card is way overkill.

EDIT: Oh OK, he fixed it with another card, size, etc.

Keith Courage · 09/11/2014, 04:56 AM

I got mine almost a week ago. Sorry I didn't update the thread sooner. Works great.

FiftyQuid · 09/11/2014, 09:47 AM

I got mine! It's a lot thicker than I thought it would be (that's what she said). Packaged perfectly! Thanks Joe!

Anyone seen Bernie of late? Sent him a PM, but I haven't received a response.

Medic_wheat · 09/11/2014, 10:37 AM

Got mine as well. Will test them out during the weekend and post a pic.

MrFulci · 09/11/2014, 05:28 PM

Quote from: guest on 09/07/2014, 10:17 PM
Quote from: esteban on 09/07/2014, 10:06 PMI received mine but I have yet to inspect it/open the package.

ALSO: I am stoopid. Can folks share with me the cases they have been using for Turbo EverDrive? Our own jelloslug is designing one, correct?

And I thought I saved a link (Necro posted it, I think) to a storefront with a <$20 case...but I can't find it now.

Anyway, thank you TUCCI.
"Classic Style" http://shpws.me/q6MW
"Super Low Profile Style" http://shpws.me/q6MX

Still have to get a case myself. Not sure which one I'll get or what color. Null has the orange one which looks cool in the Duo, but I'm wondering what color of Blue they have, might look cool in the Duo R. Or maybe I'll just get Black or White. So much to think about with this little case.

.........

I got the white, Super Slim. I haven't messed with the Everdrive anymore since it arrived, however I did recall thinking before the Everdrive got here, after I saw the pic of Nulltard's Orange Everdrive cover, how nice that looked. I just went with white, but was tempted to get orange. Since I had not dealt with Shapeways before, and was unsure how their vinyl dying was, I figured a good first order would be the plain white.

Anyway, for those interested, the benefit I see of the white cover, was if you like glowing lights and stuff, the white allows you to see the power light of the Everdrive clearly. I didn't even know the thing had a power light on it prior to ordering.

reson8er · 09/12/2014, 10:29 AM

I actually was interested in the white myself, if only to match the Duo-R it will be in.

Kindly post a pic or 2 when you receive yours I'd love to see what it looks like.

MrFulci · 09/12/2014, 10:44 AM

Quote from: reson8er on 09/12/2014, 10:29 AMI actually was interested in the white myself, if only to match the Duo-R it will be in.

Kindly post a pic or 2 when you receive yours I'd love to see what it looks like.

So, you want a pic of the everdrive + white shapeways cover inside a Duo-R with the power light on the everdrive active?

*Edited to add below;

Reson8er, I'm not sure if this is what you wanted, but just in case, below is a pic of the Everdrive plugged into a Duo-R, with a slim Shapeways cover on it, and the access light active.

The cover is nice, not only in that it protects the Everdrive, but it gives you someplace to grip when removing it from the system.

jtucci31 · 09/12/2014, 11:28 AM

Quote from: MrFulci on 09/12/2014, 10:44 AM
Quote from: reson8er on 09/12/2014, 10:29 AMI actually was interested in the white myself, if only to match the Duo-R it will be in.

Kindly post a pic or 2 when you receive yours I'd love to see what it looks like.
So, you want a pic of the everdrive + white shapeways cover inside a Duo-R with the power light on the everdrive active?

*Edited to add below;

Reson8er, I'm not sure if this is what you wanted, but just in case, below is a pic of the Everdrive plugged into a Duo-R, with a slim Shapeways cover on it, and the access light active.

The cover is nice, not only in that it protects the Everdrive, but it gives you someplace to grip when removing it from the system.

I was interested in this as well, so this is a good picture. I know this case won't protect it from any kind of damage, it looks more so to just cover the top from dust and whatnot. I like the light shining through.

MrFulci · 09/12/2014, 11:57 AM

Quote from: guest on 09/12/2014, 11:28 AMI was interested in this as well, so this is a good picture. I know this case won't protect it from any kind of damage, it looks more so to just cover the top from dust and whatnot. I like the light shining through.

Oh, this should protect it from damage. The plastic is tough. This Shapeways slim case is not just a dust cover! When I gripped it to remove from the system, my thumb pressed on the top of the Slim Shapeways cover.

The slim Everdrive cover from Shaepways is tough. There is no, "give" to it. I imagine the normal cover is even tougher.

BlueBMW · 09/12/2014, 04:22 PM

Speaking of... If anyone breaks their reset button I have some replacements.

Sadler · 09/12/2014, 04:24 PM

Does that mean you fixed it?

Meet me at Chipotle in 5 minutes!

Medic_wheat · 09/12/2014, 04:46 PM

Quote from: BlueBMW on 09/12/2014, 04:22 PMSpeaking of... If anyone breaks their reset button I have some replacements.

Just do what joe does and use a series of interlocking paperclips. Its how he uses that PMV monitor

BlueBMW · 09/13/2014, 01:55 AM

I implemented that paperclip apparatus thank you very much!

Sadler, I should be free some this weekend if you want to hook up for the everdrive. Ill be soldering the button on in the morning ;)

Sadler · 09/15/2014, 10:38 AM

Got mine yesterday! Thanks jtucci31 for taking on this massive task, and thanks Blue for repairing mine!