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FINALLY the 3 more PGM Motherboards have arrived! BUT they need to be checked and quality tested....Which takes time. This happnes before they can be modded and sent out to Customers.

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Hello all, I need to get 3 Server Boosts for my Discord server to enable a few new features. Can anyone with "Nitro" give my Discord Server a Boost? I should only need a total of 3 Boosts :-) discord.gg/FH6psDR

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If anyone hasn't seen the Old ST's data book. It had a very interesting "ST M27C642" 64mbit x16 Eprom. This chip was NEVER released. As far as I know. Can't find a Beta / Prototype datasheet eigher. Anyone have anymore info on this? I wonder which pin was for A21? Its still 42pin

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Just a quick medical update : I got more medical tests done today because of the Stroke and Brain Aneurysm. I'm still suffering from Finger and Hand issues. Mainly Pain, Cramps, Locking up and Pins and Needles.... Not helpful when doing very fine electronic stuff by hand. Next week i will know more.

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Finally got this Stack of Cave PGM PCB all populated and ready to go! This will save me a lot of time from building complete carts!

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Another lot of 100 Eproms has arrived... I need to do another 300 order as well. These all have to be Cleaned, Erased and Tested before I can use them (This takes time). These will be used in more Cave PGM game carts.

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Thanks to "nnap" from AP Forum, I have been working with him to make the M3 bolt together 3D Printed PGM Cart Shell a perfect fit. Now they are all finished... and tested. So i can finally print a Green shell for PGM Cave "Espgaluda" cart 🙂 I have always wanted to do this.. 🙂

submitted 20 days ago • 1 comment

Another busy PGM day. This might not look like a lot of work. But it saves me a lot of time working on Cave PGM carts. Having them pre-programmed and ready to go....

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Hello all, I need some help from everyone if possible. Can people report back on what part number / what's written on their RGB FETs on there PGM motherboard?? They were released in a through hole and then latter as a surface mount package. So far i have "L6" written on the surface mount Fet.

submitted 21 days ago • 1 comment

This week is a trial of doing PGM stuff... BUT taking into account all the changes and hurdles the Stroke / Brain Aneurism have given me. So far its going really well... and i feel good.. My life / work / pgm balance is just right - or very close to it. :-)

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Been working hard sub-assembling more Cave PGM cart PCBs! Since my Brain Aneurism and Stroke, I can't solder without some sort of magnification. I have a "Basic" setup for the moment So I can get back into building more Cave PGM game carts ASAP. Thank you for everyone's understanding!

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Been doing a lot of work on 3D printed PGM cart shells. With the Huge help from "nnap" from "AP Forum". I have been working with him to tweek the design and make them the best they can be! Huge thanks to him for all his help!

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Close up of the Welsh Plug thats leaking on the replacement motor i put in my Neighbor's Ford AU.. The Seller DID know the plug was leaking.. but didn't tell me. So i put the engine and box all together and back in the car... only to find coolant coming out the back of the motor!

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1UP ARCADE is having it closing down party on the 3RD of MAY 10AM to 10PM. Can't believe its been 8 years already.... www.1uparcade.com.au

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My Latest Nvidia "Cheat Sheet" :-)

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Here is me all hooked up doing my sleep test due to the Aneurism and Stroke etc.... Glad its another test done. Hopefully the results are good.

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WORK UPDATE: Just trying to keep everyone up to date. I will be getting one of these to help my vision when soldering issues. www.aliexpress.us/item/1005007... Thanks to everyone for your understanding!

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Started, and hopely finished, my 3D Printer repairs. This will let me resume printing PGM Game cart shells for the 3 Cave games i sell. Its been way over 6 months when the genuine part of the direct drive feed snapped off. I also replace the capillary tube with stainless steel tube i fabricated up.

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I'm slowly doing what I can (PGM wise) with the vision and motor skills issues i'm working through. I find my curent vision is not great close up. Something must have changed or i wouldn't be having vision issues. Fine motor skills i can understand as there 100% related to the Stroke / Aneurism.

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To help recover my fine motor skills from the Brain Aneurism and Stroke I recently had... I use Play Doh every night in each hand. This was the Brain Doctors / Therapist idea :-)

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Most of you know I have been having Alot of heath issues. Especially affecting my eye sight and fine motor skills. So NOW I'm having issues soldering 2.54" pitch pins. So i guess i'm going back to the optometrist and see what's going on. Soon i hope to get back to PGM stuff....

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Its sad but my old work (1UP Arcade Brisbane) is shutting its doors for good.... www.facebook.com/1UPArcadeAus...

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Went to the neurosurgeon today. They want to do a MRI. They happy with my progress except for my fine motor skills. They want me to see a Occupational Therapist to help with fine motor skills. For now they want my to keep using the playdoh as a stress ball / finger exercising.

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Just a small update: Just got back from the Doc. She is concerned i'm still having head aches. I go to the specialist on Friday. blood pressure was OK

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Hey All, Had my eye doctor appointment today. Making sure the eyes and the back of the eye ball hasn't got damage or any presure build up.... Test were a bit werid. But my eyes look ok. That had to put eye drops in and dilate my eyes. Still waiting for the fuzzyness to go away.

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Hey Everyone. I have just finished another 2 more days in hospital! Had another CT scan of my brain and a few more follow up tests. I'm back home now... but have more tests, still need to take it easy... I'll keep everyone up to day with how things go.

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Got test results back from my neck ultrasound. I have a build up of Cholesterol / Junk in my main artery to my brain. So looks like i will have to go back to hospital soon for them to fix it. I don't have a date yet... But it will been soon! Not the news i was hopeing for.

submitted 121 days ago • 1 comment

I just want to say thank you to everyone for all the well wishes myself and my family have received. Thanks everyone for your support. Can't wait to be well enough to resume my normal PGM work load :-)

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Another Update... Having more test tomorrow. Hopefully they go well. Then i have to see the doc again latter this week.... She wants to see me weekly to keep an eye on me

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I want to thank everyone for all their well wishers! I am taking it easy. I really appreciate everyone support 🙂

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Quick update: Been to my Doctor since being in hospital. EKG was good, Blood pressure was a bit high... She has more tests i have to get done.. then we will go from there. She said it will take a while to fully recover.

submitted 132 days ago • 1 comment

Hello all, During the weekend just gone I suffered a Mini Stroke and a Aneurysm in my brain. I was rushed to the hospital and stayed a few days. I have to take a break for a few weeks. PGM stuff will get paused. Thanks everyone for understand and i thank you for your support. Tim

submitted 135 days ago • 1 comment

Fixing my 3D printer.... I can't be the first person to break the plastic version (on the right). These are all genuine parts toooo

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Happy Christmass everyone! Thanks for another great year! I have started my official Chrismass break from today. But i will be still around doing PGM stuff... BUT i'm taking most of the time to do more Family stuff. :-)

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