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@Ian_pacrat Yes

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TinyNES RGB Generator update!

Thanks to v5100v5100, the awesome creator of Lava RGB, I recently got access to the source code for the FPGA firmware.

This was my first experience with Verilog, but after a couple weeks of work I’ve fixed everything that wasn’t working before.

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@BlindExecution Still happening! Been a strange year :P

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TinyNES RGB Generator design is final and ready for production.

True RGB output with just a 2C02 chip. No wires, no soldering.

Switch for 2C02/2C03 color palettes. Same output level as a 2C03/2C05.

Use with the existing RGB Video Kit.

Open source hardware. Price will be ~$65.

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@jimnashn Yes, absolutely

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I’m looking for some help—

If you have a flash cart (eg. EverDrive) and any of the following…

- an NESRGB modded system
- a Hi-Def NES modded system
- an Analog Nt mini system
- a retroUSB AVS system

…and are willing to run a few quick tests, please shoot me a note. Thanks!

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@jimnashn Yes. I aim to launch the presale campaign this month. Sorry for the delays. It’s been a very weird year.

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@jimnashn Yes! And we chatted a bit too :)

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@HorsePowerBSU @jimnashn Been delayed with some travel and an illness, but getting things back on track!

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@jimnashn I have 3 pre-production units on hand. Pre-sales will start as soon as possible.

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As part of our agreement, all the improvements I’ve made will also be available upstream in Lava RGB proper.

I know some of you have been waiting for this for a while, and I appreciate your patience so much. I wanted this to be quality, and I think it’ll be worth the wait!

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The FPGA source code won’t be open source, at least not for the time being, and that’s a decision that isn’t in my control. The hardware part will be open source though. Since I have access to the source, I’ll at least be able to continue supporting the code going forward.

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@jimnashn I’ve made some progress, but not quite there yet. If anyone with Verilog and intimate PPU timing experience is interested in helping, please hit me up.

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New video comparing composite and RGB output on the TinyNES, including our RGB Generator board https://t.co/z5MMj6rkPw

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@jimnashn I really want to get perfect compatibility with the Former Dawn demo and certain palette test ROMs that rely on very precise mid-scanline palette change timing. This isn’t critical for the vast majority of games, but I’m a perfectionist.

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@jimnashn The boards are fully quoted and ready for production. I’ve been working on the firmware, which I now have full access to (it’s not open source at this time, but that’s not my decision to make, but could potentially change).

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@coachcrage

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@collingall You can file a post entry correction and get a refund if your items are on the exclusion list. Contact your carrier or customs broker to do this. I know way more about this than I should. Feel free to contact me directly if you’d like.

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@jimnashn @HorsePowerBSU @umjammercammy Will be at that link eventually :P

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@jimnashn @HorsePowerBSU @umjammercammy https://t.co/Se696vYrYu

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@NSGames622 @ThunderDomeGam1 Hi :) any questions, lmk