I talked Kevtris in to making us an HDMI mod kit for the nes consoles since he already had most of it figured out on his FPGA multi system.
This is just the initial announcement of release, more info will be posted as we make it happen.
Not a clone system!
Uses the nintendo's cpu and ppu.
Fully HDMI standards compliant.
No frame buffer so NO LAG between controller and monitor.
Resolutions:
using ntsc cpu/ppu 480p, 720p, 1080p
using pal cpu/ppu 567p, 720p, 1080p
Kit will auto detect which chips it's connected to.
It will also detect if either have failed and flash a trouble code.
Will output only as high a res as the monitor will handle.
Aspect ration will be user adjustable in the menu, seen as horizontal stretch in the menu in the vid.
A few palettes will be included and user selectable in the menu.
Custom palettes can be uploaded to the nesHD using a flash cart etc.
Built in overclocking with option to not have it mess up the sound pitch.
Reconfigurable hot keys to get to menu.
Console reset via controller hot keys.
Updating firmware will be done via an ".nes" file, via flashcart etc, if necessary.
All audio is generated in the kit, so it will be %100 digital and theoretically noise free.
User will be able to control each audio channel from the menu.
You will be able to adjust left and right volume output of each channel independently.
Most expansion audio chips will also be programmed in to the kit and we hope to auto detect which one will be needed for a game that is being played, but may also have the option to turn each on and off.
Currently working: normal nes audio, fds, N106, mmc5, and sunsoft 5B.
VRC7 is still a maybe...
5.1 and 7.1 is also a maybe...
Might also have the ability to turn off certain channels independently.
HQX scaling is also a maybe...
Scanlines will be included, still in progress.
Possibly a built in CopyNES.
Easy instal, desolder the cpu and ppu and cut out a few mounting holes using an included template.
Tested with some known problem carts, multi carts, powerpak, and everdrive.
More testing will be done as we progress.
Kit cost will most likely be under $150 and installation by me under $100, but nothing is set yet.
