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Re: UltimateMiSTer.com

Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2021 5:32 pm
by lamarax
Thanks!
I've been meaning to actually use something like this mostly with:
POLYBIUS and
Moose Life,
so that's why I asked about PC (Xinput) support.

[Edit] Silly me, of course a spinner will be seen as a 2-axis mouse in windows, not as a controller :oops:

Re: UltimateMiSTer.com

Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2021 6:13 pm
by morecoffee
I received my Ultimate Mister Pro on Saturday. The case & parts are well put together and packaged for safe shipping. The PCB case is very nice looking with no external USB bridge to clutter it up, the fan is silent, and it only uses one power brick. If you are in the US and have the patience for international shipping, I found the pricing and shipping very good for a fully loaded setup.

Re: UltimateMiSTer.com

Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2021 4:13 pm
by fingus
Amazing Service from Ricardo at Ultimatemister.com.
Delivered from Portugal to the UK well packaged (quicker than expected despite the pandemic) the build quality is superb and it all works straight out of the box!
I had a few questions before placing my order and Ricardo was extremely helpful and answered them all. Nothing seemed too much trouble for him.
Looking forward to re-living my childhood now! :D

Highly recommended.

Thanks Ricardo and keep up the good work. :D

Re: UltimateMiSTer.com

Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2021 8:07 pm
by zmarko
I cannot start any SNES or NES game and C-64 core.

Either the screen stays black or displays some random pixels.

These cores used to work in the beginning, meaning two weeks ago when I received the UltimateMisTer. I know that the C-64 core worked and starting a NES game. Starting Genesis and arcade games (or at least Arkanoid) still works by the way, also C-16 core. For the other cores I do not know since I did not use them in the beginning.

I did not really change any settings. And I installed the Mister OS from scratch on another SD card, same results.

When I run the memory test a lot of errors are detected very soon as it seems. Is it because of that? Or why does it not work?

Re: UltimateMiSTer.com

Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 3:13 pm
by venalaine
zmarko wrote: Mon Feb 22, 2021 8:07 pm I cannot start any SNES or NES game and C-64 core.

Either the screen stays black or displays some random pixels.

These cores used to work in the beginning, meaning two weeks ago when I received the UltimateMisTer. I know that the C-64 core worked and starting a NES game. Starting Genesis and arcade games (or at least Arkanoid) still works by the way, also C-16 core. For the other cores I do not know since I did not use them in the beginning.

I did not really change any settings. And I installed the Mister OS from scratch on another SD card, same results.

When I run the memory test a lot of errors are detected very soon as it seems. Is it because of that? Or why does it not work?
SNES, NES and C64 all need additional SDRAM but Genesis does not. If those three cores are not working and you also get errors in memory test, you very likely have a faulty SDRAM.

Here is the list of cores which need SDRAM:

https://github.com/MiSTer-devel/Main_Mi ... -use-SDRAM

Re: UltimateMiSTer.com

Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 4:00 pm
by rickdangerous
zmarko wrote: Mon Feb 22, 2021 8:07 pm I cannot start any SNES or NES game and C-64 core.

Either the screen stays black or displays some random pixels.

These cores used to work in the beginning, meaning two weeks ago when I received the UltimateMisTer. I know that the C-64 core worked and starting a NES game. Starting Genesis and arcade games (or at least Arkanoid) still works by the way, also C-16 core. For the other cores I do not know since I did not use them in the beginning.

I did not really change any settings. And I installed the Mister OS from scratch on another SD card, same results.

When I run the memory test a lot of errors are detected very soon as it seems. Is it because of that? Or why does it not work?

Maybe something wrong with RAM, pm me here or by facebook I guide you with all necessary.

Re: UltimateMiSTer.com

Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 6:50 pm
by zmarko
It is with SDRAM. I will PM you then since I deleted my Facebook profile a long time ago.

Re: UltimateMiSTer.com

Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 10:25 pm
by zmarko
I sent you a private message Ricardo here in this forum but it is in the outbox folder and not in the sent folder. Did you receive it?

Re: UltimateMiSTer.com

Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2021 7:38 am
by zmarko
I think this private messaging system here is broken since it displays it in the outbox folder and not in the sent folder. I sent you an email at sales@retroshop.pt and would be glad if you can reply soon. Please check your spam folder if you did not receive it.

Re: UltimateMiSTer.com

Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2021 12:10 pm
by rickdangerous
During the day will review all mails, will respond to all. Lots of work / orders last days.

Re: UltimateMiSTer.com

Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2021 2:18 pm
by Bobolobolo
Hello! I am a new member on this forum and I have reasently ordered some things from UltimateMiSTer.com. I have some questions about my order, and I was wondering what would be the best way to get a hold of Ricardo? (As a new member of the forum I am not allowed to send pm) I have tried facebook messenger, sales@retroshop.pt and geral@retroshop.pt, but recieved no reply. I hope everything is ok.

Re: UltimateMiSTer.com

Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2021 2:25 pm
by rickdangerous
I’m here, sorry being slow lately with answering but have been an outstanding number or orders. I’m always producing and shipping. I think will have to move all contacts to ticket system on site or lost the track of some messages.

Pm me again, I’m trying to respond to all mails and messages fastest possible.

Keep safe, Enjoy MiSTer 💾

Re: UltimateMiSTer.com

Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2021 6:09 pm
by lamarax
Can I hazorder 1 spinner please? :mrgreen:

...speaking of that; it's a spinner right? I mean an optical one; or is it an Atari-like paddle pot? :?:

Re: UltimateMiSTer.com

Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2021 9:48 pm
by rickdangerous
RULE #1 - DON'T USE 12V PSU ON MiSTer. IT WILL KILL YOUR HUB.

I don't mind to repair if necessary, but lets avoid this ;)

Keep Safe,
Enjoy MiSTer

Ricardo

Re: UltimateMiSTer.com

Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2021 2:20 pm
by Mellified
Managed to order one of the premium model white spinners today. Very excited to use it!

Re: UltimateMiSTer.com

Posted: Wed Mar 24, 2021 5:16 pm
by rickdangerous
Thanks for all support and patience. Very busy days :)

Re: UltimateMiSTer.com

Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2021 4:17 pm
by zmarko
zmarko wrote: Wed Feb 24, 2021 7:38 am I think this private messaging system here is broken since it displays it in the outbox folder and not in the sent folder. I sent you an email at sales@retroshop.pt and would be glad if you can reply soon. Please check your spam folder if you did not receive it.
I received the replacement memory module, it works now with it. Thank you!

Re: UltimateMiSTer.com

Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2021 12:00 pm
by rickdangerous
Full stock of all stuff including Full setups, new Spinners, MIDI stuff, new Stormtrooper cases, SNACs with HDMI cables and many more coming.

Re: UltimateMiSTer.com

Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2021 1:57 pm
by grizzly
Is everything gone yet?
I mean it IS almost 2hours since your post :mrgreen:

Re: UltimateMiSTer.com

Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2021 8:37 am
by gribbley
Just registered to give Ricardo some props - ordered a Mister kit plus USB/Neo Geo adapters and VGA/SCART adapter and very much enjoying tinkering with it over the Easter break. Thank you!

Re: UltimateMiSTer.com

Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2021 9:10 pm
by rickdangerous
Spinners all gone in few hours yes. All others will be back soon (spinners some more days)

Re: UltimateMiSTer.com

Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2021 10:40 pm
by TomDeHugo
@rickdangerous Is there any way to track orders? I placed my order on 12 March and it still hasn’t arrived. I’m in the USA, so I do realize there will be a delay, but I thought that 30 days would be enough time.

Re: UltimateMiSTer.com

Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2021 11:53 pm
by dmckean
TomDeHugo wrote: Mon Apr 12, 2021 10:40 pm @rickdangerous Is there any way to track orders? I placed my order on 12 March and it still hasn’t arrived. I’m in the USA, so I do realize there will be a delay, but I thought that 30 days would be enough time.
There's barely any planes flying between Europe and the US right now. It took my order about 6 1/2 weeks back in January/February.

Re: UltimateMiSTer.com

Posted: Tue Apr 13, 2021 6:28 pm
by Beeble
Hell Yeah!

Startet to lose hope in Deutsche Post, but today they pulled through and moved my parcel into my happy home.

Build Quality and packaging were great, the MiSTer case (Stormtrooper white) looks way better in RL then on pics and is way above
my first 3D printed case.

I can wholeheartedly recommend Ricardo and his Shop, he is a friendly helpfull guy as most of you know and helped me out more then once
in the beginning with n00bish questions.

5/5 Stars

Re: UltimateMiSTer.com

Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2021 5:35 pm
by Rich
What a guy Ricardo is. Just had my blister usb board and case delivered. My mister is now fully dressed.
Communication with Ricardo was great, he was patient with me and all my questions and super helpful. My parcel was well packaged and arrived within 2 weeks of being posted.
Fully recommend anyone to do business with Ricardo. 10/10.

Re: UltimateMiSTer.com

Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2021 10:27 am
by daggen
I have a question about how deliveries from UltimateMiSTer normally work. I thought I'd post it here first to not bother Ricardo as I know he is quite busy.

I ordered an Ultimate BlisSter Case on April 12th, and was of course eagerly waiting for it to arrive. As I know Ricardo gets a lot of orders, and it was on backorder I didn't except it to ship very quickly. So I was positively surprised to get an email about order being complete and with a tracking ID from Portugal post already April 14th.

Now, it's April 25th, and the tracking ID is not possible to use.It just says on the CTT web page "Item not found" and "It was not possible to get more information about the object.".

I am thinking, either I got the wrong tracking ID, or the package is not really shipped yet. But shipping is somehow booked.

How was your experience? When you got a tracking ID, was the item shipped, and could you use the ID to get any information?

I guess can try to get in touch with Ricardo directly, but maybe the forum can shed some light first.

Re: UltimateMiSTer.com

Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2021 3:46 pm
by lamarax
daggen wrote: Sun Apr 25, 2021 10:27 am I have a question about how deliveries from UltimateMiSTer normally work. I thought I'd post it here first to not bother Ricardo as I know he is quite busy.

I ordered an Ultimate BlisSter Case on April 12th, and was of course eagerly waiting for it to arrive. As I know Ricardo gets a lot of orders, and it was on backorder I didn't except it to ship very quickly. So I was positively surprised to get an email about order being complete and with a tracking ID from Portugal post already April 14th.

Now, it's April 25th, and the tracking ID is not possible to use.It just says on the CTT web page "Item not found" and "It was not possible to get more information about the object.".

I am thinking, either I got the wrong tracking ID, or the package is not really shipped yet. But shipping is somehow booked.

How was your experience? When you got a tracking ID, was the item shipped, and could you use the ID to get any information?

I guess can try to get in touch with Ricardo directly, but maybe the forum can shed some light first.
Ricardo creates the shipping label whenever he receives/acknowledges an order. It will go live on the CTT tracking system (and at the same time on your local service's respective site), once he actually deposits the items in the post office.

Re: UltimateMiSTer.com

Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2021 6:03 pm
by daggen
Thank you, that answers my questions perfectly.

Re: UltimateMiSTer.com

Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2021 8:14 pm
by lamarax
...on the plus side, you'll eventually receive a package with pacman sprites printed on the labels :mrgreen:

Re: UltimateMiSTer.com

Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2021 6:54 am
by daggen
I am giving up on this shipment from Ricardo. I have contacted him prior to purchase, once on Facebook, and via the email form. I didn't get a response. I ordered anyway, thinking he was too busy to answer questions. I opened a ticket on his web site 3 days ago to get an ETA. I never heard anything back from him on any communications channels. I hope he's alright.