My Ultimate FPGA Desktop for Retro Gaming - Part 1
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- Опубліковано 29 лип 2020
- It's about time my MiSTer got the love it deserved, and so I present to you my ultimate FPGA Desktop machine. An attempt to get the absolute most out of the MiSTer experience.
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Thanks again Neil for showing my case.
The multi-console was Bad Influance Series 1 episode 11 and it was a mock up image.
Thank you for restoring my sanity!
Hmmm ...
Violet Berlin 😻
A company called Origin actually managed to cram a PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and a high-end PC into a single case. It was called the Big O. It was just a one-of-a-kind build but it did work.
Interestingly, they later made a mass production version of it, but with only a PC and an option for either a PS4 or XB1.
Link for those interested: ua-cam.com/video/JgNu9HIEXEI/v-deo.html
@@povilasstaniulis9484 I mean that wasn't *that* impressive tbh. They just made a giant PC case that could fit everything inside.
This is exactly how you should use your MiSTer... you’ve just made me seriously consider getting the Checkmate 1500...
Mines in an old analogue hd recorder case, that I was very lucky to be gifted from my father in law. B&O. I'd had my eye on it for some time!
I'm loving the aesthetic of that monitor. The whole build, in fact!
Thanks for watching! This build is very much an exploritory series, I'm just figuring things out as I go and I've already had a bunch of great suggestions to improve the build. I'm just finishing this up now and will share the video soon and I can't wait to show you the finished article. Hopefully it will inspire some people to have a go at their own builds. Here are some links:
🛠The case is a Checkmate 1500 Plus - Stephen has around 100 cases remaining of his final production run so get them while you can: www.checkmate1500plus.com/
🛠The Mister project can be followed at: github.com/MiSTer-devel/Main_MiSTer/wiki
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Attach the USB hub directly to the expansion card bracket. You'll get 3 ports with 0 wires. Just need 1 longer cord. Completely clean.
Use the 4th for a front mount USB or put a receiver for a wireless keyboard.
Get a USB A to micro A adapter so you can use a different hub with all 4 ports in a row for this design. 1 wire, 4 ports, no spaghetti.
@@CircsC A year later but this is great advice for me as I'm going to 3d print an Archimedes 3010 case and have the Pi 400 inside with native RiscOs running.
As the Pi is a direct evolution of the ARM250 in the Archimedes, it's going to be like having an Acorn running native software powerful enough to use as a daily driver for some Python programming and BBC Basic.
P.S. And you can always have a RetroPi SD on hand for that sweet, sweet retro gaming ;)
I did pretty much the same thing with a Raspberry Pi. Having a stable case, a keyboard, mouse and monitor is the ideal setup for emulating old computers.
19:44 on The Screen Savers, their tech guy Yoshi did that twice, cramming a ton of consoles in one case. It was amazing. Was like 2001?
To see that genuine happiness in your face at around 20 mins in its honesty the best part.
This is so awesome. I remember opening brand new CRT monitors and loved the smell. I totally want make a computer like this. great video.
Guest: "Oh that's cool, can I look inside?"
Neil: "No."
Guest: "Oh , go on. I bet it's amazing."
Neil: "It's time for you to leave."
Perfect timing, as the ao486 core just got a nice speed boost, courtesy of Mr FPGAzumSpass. ;)
I'm definately going to try this new core out in part 2
Ooo 486 core. Need to look into more fpga stuff
Just watched a video about it. The difference is huge indeed!
Does Quarantine game run good (60 FPS)? Also the Build Engine games like Duke 3D?
Are you taking about the speed boost from a couple weeks ago or has there been another? I really want to run doom level games on it
These kinds of builds are super satisfying! All the little adapters coming together in a really nice case... it's awesome.
These videos just give me joy like nothing else .
That's a great-looking setup! Can't wait to see the finished product.
I am in love with this project! ❤️❤️💯
The case, keyboard and monitor. All in uniform black…a very handsome setup indeed! Gorgeous even.
I love this!!! great job!!
What a truly awesome video - nice work. The sense of nostalgia as you placed that CRT over the case was overwhelming! Great work.
This and part two are my new favorite youtube videos. The ending part about how your dream device finally came true was strangely touching.
I love to see so much love in a new project.
It was this channel and the Mister that got me back into retro gaming. Thanks Neil.
A work of art Neil! Simply wonderful thank you!
Absolutely Brilliant, it really shows how versatile the Checkmate case really is.
Perfect timing! I recently got a mister myself and plan to put it in an old amiga 2000 case I got off ebay. This video will help me with ideas for the project. Can't wait for part 2!
Genuinely one of my favourite channels on UA-cam.
Awesome build, Neil! Excited to see what you do with it.
I love old new stock, it’s so satisfying to unbox. A few years ago I found a seller with new old stock genuine NES controllers. Shortly afterwards I bought a new in box SNES that no one was bidding on on eBay for $85 US.
A cocoon of hot snot. Thanks Neil, that image is stuck in my head now :P
Imagine the butterfly that will emerge from it
that hotsnot ruined the "excellence" styling of this device for me.
the ultimate MiSTer setup - brilliant video
Excellent work!!! Absolutely loved it!!! Thanks for the time and effort you put!
Great video Neil. Dream machine 😍
Now THIS is the way to use a MISTer! Well done. Looks great!
Absolutely gorgeous!
Looks great. Can’t wait for episode two.
Really enjoyable, amazing project ⚡️
Looks Stunning!
Nice work! Looks great.
I want to fit my Mister in an Amiga 500 case, this has given me some ideas
There are printable files but for Amiga 600 case www.thingiverse.com/thing:2994953 www.ebay.it/itm/233187876910
Wonderful mate! 👌
Wow this is unbelievably cool! Was waiting to see someone turn a Mister into a retro pc.
You should use a powered USB hub, as the DE-10 Nano does not provide much power beyond keyboard/mouse
Amazing work. Great video. Thanks a lot 😉
Looks great! Nice job on the build out.
Great Vlog can't wait for pt2, systems looks mega.
Absolutely amazing!!
10:24 if I were to ever start a punk band, I think I’ll call them ‘Cocoon of Hot Snot’. Has a certain ring to it.
I must give you credit my friend, I did several very similar projects (MUCH more sketchy of course), but I NEVER thought of internal USB extenders..that is brilliant! I just ripped stuff apart and cut stuff and soldered crap..this is a much more elegant solution. This is a very interesting project man!
Fantastic build. Well done. I was thinking of setting up my MiSTer inside the checkmate as well!
Started watching. Thought it was a ridiculous idea. Finished watching. Total envy!
Now that's a cracking project!
awesome! brilliant idea Mister in a nice case, love it thanks!
Dude that's awesome!
Loved the video and your setup, really cool :D
A nice little project 👍
Oh man I need to do this! Thanks for the 3D print files that should make life easier. :)
Amazing build so far. Very jealous of it! Great monitor too.
Amazing result.
I think I'd have just drilled a hole next to the vga socket and put the audio socket there.
Also with all the space why not put the power supply inside?
Yes that's a nice place to put the audio socket, and keep the audio and video together. I'll explain my logic...1. my drill was at home on that day and 2.... I'm new to 3D printing and find that the best way to learn is by solving a problem, so I gave myself a problem. The power supply is nothing more than a small wart plug so unless you need a little PDU inside for other peripherals it's not needed. Perhaps a brick though...to give it authentic weight!
@@RMCRetro wait.. You don't live there and sleep in a ball on the floor?
Battery power would be better
@@RMCRetro I would move that wall wart inside the case, add a IEC 60320 C14 chassis-mount male connector, and disconnect the AC directly from the power button. That way you can have the computer connected and ready go with just the press of a button, and without the whining noise of the power supply when it is off.
@@sirconkers342 Hydrogen.
There is space in the case for a litre or so of hydrogen, a fuel cell and a step down transformer.
Plus there is enough space on the blanking plates for an industrial strength connector to take the hydrogen charging port. The waste water can be used as part of the CPU cooling system or discharged with the help of a 5" fan attached to the case.
A 10th Generation Intel I7 CPU with 16Gb of RAM from an Intel NUC mini-PC could also be put in the case with its own web server software for access. This could then enable management of the hydrogen power supply system from outside of the cave.
This solution would present a period correct external look to the case if the hydrogen could be filled through a faux kettle plug style PSU on the back. This would have a pass-thru connector to power the monitor with 240v. It is this little final detail that makes me think hydrogen power is the more elegant solution than just a battery.
Imagine if playing a retro game and there was a power cut, with the simple hydrogen solution rather than bulky batteries you would be good to survive the zombie apocalypse.
woow! What a greate idea for FPGA build. Congrats 👍
10 years ago: I need a baseplate. Better look for some acrylic plate and a drill.
today: I need a baseplate. I better warm up my 3D printer.
Give it up! the days of PVC are over - you are an obsolete material!
For simple shapes especially flat surface like baseplate I still prefer acrylic over 3d print simply because it is much cleaner surface.
For a simple baseplate, the acrylic plate and drill is still the easiest method, in my opinion.
@@Colin_Ames it also gives better results much cleaner flat surface without printer marks or doing something to cover it (acetone fume bath, putty or other)
Just what I was thinking too. Except I'd *still* be doing it with plexiglass, lucite, or whatever I could find handy. But yes, I'd be using the hot snot. Back panel holes? A piece of scrap metal with some holes drilled in it.
Well done Neil, yes get that power button working.
Great vid, really enjoyed it. 👍 Great that the case maker made the file available. Gives you a good start on making any printed covers.
What an absolute beauty! I envy you sooo much, doing the things you like for a living.. a dream came true.
There isn't a day goes by when I'm not thankful for what I'm doing. Thanks Hindel.
@@RMCRetro no man thank you for the content! Missed a lot of the tech from that era so all this is just fascinating to see.
Great project Neil! I still got my MisterFPGA. I printed a case for but not used it that much. It so tempting to put it in a bigger box now and I might use it more as well. Thanks :-)
I would habe purchased an USB hub for the 3.5" floppy drive slot.
This way you could connect your keyboard / mouse / controller from the front, which I find more handy.
Especially if you dont use this device every day.
It wouldn't be in keeping with the lines of the case though, for me it'd ruin the front.
@@mattedsmith Bluetooth and 2.4G gamepads need to be added via USB. Same with Wifi, though there is ethernet on board. No reason all of these things couldn't be on the back or even in the case though, depending on usage. This case does have side slots that could be a good compromise for controller access.
@@mattedsmith yes, wireless works perfectly.
@@alextirrellRI Wireless on the back is bad, because you're behind a heap of steel, which attenuates the signal a lot. You can hide the transcevers behind the front panel plastic, that works very well, i actually did this in my last PC. AFTER having them barely poke out the back and being dissatisfied with the result.
"little garage" may be a good idea - 3D print a caddy to store retro gamepads back there
This looks fantastic Neil. What a great use for the case and so well paired with the monitor. Wow. I do gamble however that this is not the last thing we see installed in that case 😉
Isn't the picture a bit green? Try flipping the switch on the expansion board, sync on green I believe it is.
Oh good, it's not just me. I was waiting for Neal to mention it in the video, but it never happened, so I started to question my eyes! :D
green with envy
@@jondonnelly4831 Nah, Amiga 600 case is good enough for my MiSTer ;)
I thought this too, looked very green.
Sync on green switch shouldn't affect the color green.
Amazing!
Great video!
"Field Programmable Gateway" of course.
Cheers
FPGA my favourite golf computer! 🤣
I can't wait to take this machine to some expos. It will be an FPGA Tour.
Thanks to your first Video about the Mister i have 2 of it now. 😉
That is a perfect fusion of past and present. Beautiful!
I would source a low-cost, high-current 5v power supply, and a powered usb HUB. Power the hub separately so the MISTer doesn't have to carry the load. I do this with my Pi so I can attach and power up two USB HDDs.
This. I would even mount the PSU inside the case, plugging a mains lead into a socket on the back, with a looped output for the CRT monitor.
@@johnm2012 My thought exactly, though I failed miserably at including it in my comment. So thanks for adding it for me.
Awesome love the project.
"Gateway"
goodness, that brings back memories.
There's still a big Gateway marquee up here downtown. A record store took over the space and apparently just hung their signage in front so when they moved out the Gateway sign reappeared. The building facade must be in rough shape behind there or something because the developers didn't take it down either and it's been visible for years now.
Thank you. This has answered some questions for me. :)
I'm quite inspired by this project! Simply to practice some solder techniques. And while I was skeptical of 3D printing, the clean lines of the adapters you've printed are lovely.
I "invested" in a MiST FPGA when MiSTer was just starting to be a thing, leveraging a lot of the idea, concepts and cores of the MiST but based on "home brew". You had to get the additional PCBs made yourself and solder every component OR try to find someone that would build it. MiST on the other hand was a fully realised stand-alone product, and boxed, which for me seemed like a MUCH better idea than something based off a "development board" which could potentially go out of production at any time. It was amazing loading up some ADFs of some 17Bit Software PD disks onto the SD card and booting up music disks that I obtained in the first few weeks/months of owning an Amiga 500 (purchased in December 1989). It really was an exciting day. I do not regret my choice of the MiST (and probably still would not go for a MiSTer) but that REALLY looks like a cool project you have there.
It looks very nice :) The aesthetics is really important to the feel of a computer. I bought the intellivision mainly because it looks so old and beautiful.
I remember when I got my first black computer and it made me feel like such a badass lol
I vividly remember being 19 and spraying a Dell AT-101W mechanical keyboard case black. It looked SO BAD lol.
@@boheyo haha! I did something similar once. The paint ended up feeling terrible against my hands when typing, and looking even worse
I've never made my own system like this, but now I want to try :D
Perfect! :D
I'm dripping nostalgia right now 😂
As I start work on converting a back room to a nerds man cave, I have the VGA projector prepared with a pull down screen in front of my 55" monitor. Will be buying a miSTer as a final purchase in the far future after all my current consoles are in their final display shelves. Excellent and beautiful setup for the miSTer! Hopefully, there will be a fully functional case by the time I buy.
Cave must have a really nice vintage computer collection by now. A room tour would be pretty cool eh Cave?
Super little project, was going to try fpga
I would place a connector at the end of those power wires instead of soldering them directly and add a power button in the middle if I were you
That build looks stunning - Amiga 3000 meets NeXT Slab
WOW! As to an old article on all the consoles in one machine I swore there was a PC Gamer article or something about case mods and that was an idea that someone did. I do think it was every console the guy had on hand which was quite a few and it looked kind of monstrous. This is far more sleek and efficient I think. NOICE!
I received my beige Amiga 1500 Plus literally a year ago, but it has not been opened yet. I hope everything is in there. Great video and more new ideas.
I bought one of them monitors from Spain, guy on eBay. It was certainly brand new but I couldn’t get it bright enough, especially in DOS so I opened it up,and adjusted the screen voltage a tiny bit on the flyback and that improved it dramatically. I've had no other issues other than that.
love it
That's so cool :) i want one!
It is so epic to see FPGA hardware emulation becoming more and more the norm! Software emulation has come a long way for many systems, but it can still be a bit buggy/glitchy and inconsistent. After seeing hardware emulated NES and SNES consoles that are actually better than the original hardware, it makes me want those and now this even more!
Awesome.
Retro-computing is so nostalgic
I wasn’t considering the Mister last year but you may have begun to convince myself to get one.
Lol that tiny little board in that great big case! Pretty cool though.