MINIMIG HARDWARE COMPATIBILITY & NEW TURBO MODE!

[BraindeaD]

@Everblue

1. Is the filename for .adf files limited in length?

No, but due to FAT format is advisable use the 8.3 format for filenames (8 chars for name and 3 char for extension)

2. Can I use subfolders (for example put multi-adf games in 1 subfolder)?

Not yet. Maybe in future releases of firmware it can be done, meanwhile all files must be in root directory.

3. I have noticed in the game compatibility list that there is version '080408'. What does this mean?

I think that it refers to firmware version, but I'm not sure. The last one (done by Yaqube) is the most compatible and feature-rich.

4. In case that my TFT doesnt do 50hz, I could run the games in NTSC mode for 60hz... How do I do this?

Just use the NTSC core instead PAl core (I didn't try it because my TFT supports PAL core).

5. Is it possible (just wondering) to use an RGB/SCART cable with minimig for a normal TV?

No, the Minimig only has a VGA video output.

Hope it helps you...  
Regards

[BraindeaD]

1. Will i have to reflash the minimig once I get it?

No. The minimig uses 2 files:
    -minimig1.bin: put it in the root of the card. There are 2 versions of it PAL and NTSC.
    -.hex file: is the file to flash the PIC

So, to change PAL/NTSC core you only must copy the right minimig1.bin in the card, but no flash the PIC.

2. Will all games support NTSC?

Since I only use the PAL core I don't know if all games works in the NTSC core. I think that you maybe loss some of screen's botton in PAL games... but I'm not sure.

[BraindeaD]

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1. Is the filename for .adf files limited in length?


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No, but due to FAT format is advisable use the 8.3 format for filenames (8 chars for name and 3 char for extension)

Sorry! as Darrin says there's a 8.3 limit in order to avoid the ~ symbol in the filenames.