beatnix wrote:<Atari 8 bit computer systems>
Paid 40.00 for this. What's not pictured is the other 7 disk drives, and two duffle bags full of power cords, connector wires, controllers, and rf switches. Pretty cool find. I don't do a lot of atari playing or collecting but thought these were cool pieces of history. They came from a local high school. They have the school name written on bottom of everything.
Very very sweet. Have you tried
Star Raiders yet? The game to get for the Atari computers, it really plays great when combined with a Joystick and the keyboard. As
BoneSnapDeez pointed out, hook it up to your HDTV. 8 bit computers come with game carts and are an unknown source as a retro "game console."
BoneSnapDeez wrote:@CRTGAMER
I figured out how to play that Tiger game. It's pretty neat.
And a tip to all Goodwill shoppers: check out the toy and board game sections every time you go in. Lots of thrift stores tend to stash their plug & play and handheld video games there instead of with the other electronics.
Nice to read about a vintage game being played, good for you! Also great advice on where to find the PlugnPlays.
Wavebird/Sensor/Manual Sheet - $23.00 Thrift Store/eBay
The joys and headaches of OCD collectingI'm still watching for Wavebird sensors at one of the local Thrift stores that had
three wavebirds for sale at three bucks each at which I only bought one of them. I keep looking in the electronics section and also at the other end of the store where the cameras are displayed possibly buried with the camera memory cards. I even dig thru the kids toys thinking the small sensors might have been chucked in there, but more likely either not donated or was sent to another Thrift store. I even visit the other franchised Thrift store once in a while and search there as well. I finally relented and ordered a sensor on eBay for twenty bucks, at least it came with the original fold out Nintendo Instruction Sheet to justify the cost.
It was then when I placed the now CIB wavebird in the box with the other two Wavebirds I own that I discovered it was silver and not the flat grey like the other two. Of course the other two wavebirds at the store are now gone. Ooh crap, I should have bought all three! In addition to continually looking for the three sensors, I'm also keeping an eye out for the other two wavebirds!
I was lucky to get that original fold out sheet. At least the PDF is available if anyone needs one.
WAVEBIRD PDF - http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/downloads/wave_english.pdf
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Mechblue wrote:Been a while since I posted any of my finds, figured this was quirky enough to post.
Found this at a local Goodwill store today. I'm not sure why a keyboard caught my eye but upon inspection I recognized "Miracle" on it and knew what it was. It unfortunately didn't come with a cable or game, but I'm guessing was originally a PC or SEGA version as the nintendo seal in the top right corner is covered up by a music note symbol. It works even though the power adapter is from a Linksys router.
Anyways, maybe I over paid, but I spent $19.99.
noiseredux wrote:elmagicochrisg wrote:Damn, how many members have found one of these now in just the past few months?...
They must be planning an invasion.
Oddly, I saw one yesterday too. NES I think. But it was boxed, and it was at an actual game store, so I'm sure it was overpriced. I didn't ask how much, cuz I have no interest myself.
You should snag it if not too inexpensive. The Miracle can sense how hard you hit the keys; producing louder sounds just like a real piano.
@ Mechblue - Have care, the Power Adapter has be the right voltage and more importantly the correct minimal Amperage. It takes AC so not sure if the Linksys DC will be an issue in the long term, some have used DC on the NES. Hook the piano up to your stereo or a set of decent amplified PC speakers to really hear its capabilities.
Miracle Piano Power Adapter - 12 Volts AC / 1 Amp (1000 Milliamp)
As for the data cable I posted a guide on how to build your own. NES Miracle carts are cheap online.
Miracle Piano Guide - http://www.racketboy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=52&p=588444#p588444Miracle Piano Software - Manuals - Midi Adapter - PC CableMy find, well actually bought right here on Racketboy so I left the price off. I bought a ton of Miracle Piano software and the original PC Data cable from
Luigiman at a very good price. The PC cable has numerous instructions online, but with contradicting solder point locations. Now that I own the official cable, I took readings and posted the correct info back in the guide linked above.
Demented Collector wrote:Found on Gumtree...
That adapter!
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