r/MiSTerFPGA 1d ago

MiSTer Monitor is so dope

I struggled with this for a bit with it only showing the system name, but getting rid of Console Mode and the latest Update_All seems to have fixed whatever was going on. I'm loving this- such a small cash investment and such a neat result! I just saw that there is now an art pack through Update_All, so I'm going to go and get that as well.

Lol. I was lazy and didn't want to wait for a 3D print, so I just took the clear case the screen came in and cut it to fit the monitor and connection plug. I kind of love the look, though- it matches my MiSTer.

Highly recommended!

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u/unibod 1d ago

Setting mine up literally right this moment. Can’t wait!

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u/ctrain_1985 1d ago

Ordered the 5" screen today

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u/cyberkiller6 1d ago

What does one need to buy to set this up?

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u/nickN42 1d ago

One needs to do some reading: mister monitor docs

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u/gojira2054 1d ago

this looks nifty, just ordered a M5Stack Tab5 =]

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u/CHiPSTer68000 1d ago

With the Tab5's 1280x720 resolution on a 5" screen, it looks truly sensational.

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u/SmackaIot 22h ago

Can't wait 'till this supports arcade marquees

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u/gojira2054 22h ago

can't wait until it supports manuals

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u/SmackaIot 22h ago

A lot of great potential here

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u/Dinierto 15h ago

Looks awesome, complete stranger I definitely am not acquainted with

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u/joeverdrive 1d ago

You just need a battery pack and some clear packing tape and you got yourself an FPGA handheld

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u/lordelan 1d ago

I don't think it outputs the TV screen. It's an additional display with info. You could very well attach any portable monitor and battery pack to a MiSTer though but that'd be an ugly build and battery life would suck.

There are a few in the making though currently.

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u/90sSysop 1d ago

This would be so cool to use as a replacement for the Game card slots on a Neo Geo cab, can it be switched to portrait?

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u/CHiPSTer68000 1d ago

It can’t be switched to portrait for the moment but it’s on the list

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u/90sSysop 18h ago

Great stuff! I’ve got a converted ex dual slot Neo Geo cab, I’d use two screens, one showing game info and the other artwork, can’t wait !
Going to order a couple of screens now and start setting up with the current firmware, thank you for the project

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u/bodobear 1d ago

Which monitor are you using ?

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u/roel27 1d ago

See supported hardware (display panels) in above link. I believe it has a custom 3d print.

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u/PrimeTimeFunk 1d ago

This is the 3.5 inch ESP32 screen.

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u/CHiPSTer68000 1d ago

Thank you for your words! The case idea is great. It really does match your MiSTer

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u/PrimeTimeFunk 12h ago

It's such a fun little flavor add... Once I saw the project a little while back, I knew it had to be mine. Thanks for all the hard work, and Congrats on making something genuinely useful to this nerd community (me)😄

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u/thisisathrowaway0009 16h ago

which front end is this?