3DS Capture Device [First post updated with new forum link]

Greenalink

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Greenalink: 2012-04-12 12:59:52 pm

Greenalink: 2012-04-12 12:57:49 pm

2012-04-12 12:15:57 pm

DS Dictator

That's good enough for me. Thank you very much

Edit: I managed to create a triple screen layout script for the 3DS videos now.
The only notable change from the DS phat script for this effect was:

Code:

miniScreens = last 
upperScreen = Crop(0,0,256,192).PointResize(512,384)
lowerScreen = Crop(0,192,256,192).PointResize(512,384)

To this:

Code:

miniScreens = last 
upperScreen = Crop(0,0,400,240).BilinearResize(800,480)
lowerScreen = Crop(0,240,400,240).PointResize(800,480)

For the video resolution question on Anri-chan* the DS was 2/1. The 3DS is 1200/480
Note Bilinear Resize on the 3DS script looks nicer if the Top screen uses 3D graphics and not 2D pixel sprites (you use PointResize).
* Only if you were planning to make a triple screen layout.

YamiHoshi.nl

2012-04-13 07:00:58 am

Visit us!

We have just received the board (you jelly?), and it's really small!
We didn't let it solder yet, as it just came in, but I hope to have it all installed, by the end of the day.

YamiHoshi.nl

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YamiHoshi.nl: 2012-04-13 12:24:06 pm

2012-04-13 12:23:39 pm

Visit us!

It won't be soldered, until Sunday.
In the meantime, just enjoy the not installed version of 3DS Capture Device.

Direct URL: http://www.cw-server.eu/files/images/CTR-CAPT-1.cwgi

Sorry for the crappy quality, the photo was taken with my PS Vita.

Vuze

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Vuze: 2012-04-13 01:23:28 pm

2012-04-13 01:23:05 pm

~nya~

Can you please take a video of the soldering process if possible? Could be quite interesting to get an imagination of how complicated the process will be.

YamiHoshi.nl

2012-04-13 01:46:58 pm

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At first, I can't solder.
Secondly, I don't think the one that will solder it, would actually give me any permission to record the process.
But it's just a matter of getting some solder tin, and melt it on the board.

My brother is trying to unscrew the 3DS already, but it doesn't go well (screws are really deep, and we don't have an even thinner screwdriver).

Kyohack

2012-04-13 05:04:56 pm

Hello Loopy,

I would like to congratulate you for your success with the 3DS capture card. As soon as you feel it is ready for public release, then I would like to purchase one from you. At your earliest convenience, please inform me of your price. My email address is dsdever255(at)gmail.com

Thank you. I sincerely appreciate your time.

Volvagia

2012-04-13 05:27:20 pm

Hey Loopy!

I'm also interested in the capture card. When it's available for public release then please hit me up at kdjmonaghan@gmail.com - just like Kyo, I'd like to be informed of a price also, feel free to e-mail me there.

Thanks Loopy.

Aftermath

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Aftermath: 2012-04-13 05:50:10 pm

2012-04-13 05:49:08 pm

Quits halfway

Kyo is good at phrasing.
I'd like to buy one as well as soon as it works out for you. You can just post here whenever, I'll check this thread more than my email.

Also, just to check, each HDMI port outputs one screen? I just got a second HDMI capture card so this works out nicely. I would just wonder if they'd have an issue with an 800x240 input. I know you weren't sure why people would want it, but I'd really like the Left/Right setup so that the 3d can kinda be emulated.

The contruction looks really slick as well, you're an amazing guy. I was trying to figure out what was going on with the oscilliscope, was wondering if you could give a short explanation of what the major components are in that picture. That stuff looks very expensive.

someonewhodied

2012-04-13 06:21:30 pm

I too, would be interested in purchasing a 3ds capture card.

When you can, can you please E-Mail me your price and how you would want the money sent to you?
My email is:
someonewhodied(at)yahoo.com

YamiHoshi.nl

2012-04-13 11:09:45 pm

Visit us!

Don't you mind if I tell, that by showing your Email Address on a public Forums, it actually invites Spammers to send Spam to your Email?

Volvagia

2012-04-14 08:11:21 am

I'm not too concerned about the spam as it isn't my primary e-mail account anyway, it's for stuff like this. The bases are covered. Wink

I keep forgetting to register here, actually. I need to later.

loopy

2012-04-14 03:21:33 pm

I don't have a price or a release date and I'm not taking orders. Those kinds of requests should be left to PMs anyway.

A small number of boards were made for my own testing, and I sold a couple of them ... that's all that's going on here. I have a few extra I haven't decided what to do with. Maybe I'll throw them on ebay or something.

someonewhodied

2012-04-15 08:26:38 am

Could you be troubled to release a how to and a list of the tools and parts that you used then? Please?

Vuze

2012-04-15 09:10:05 am

~nya~

Yes, I would also be really interested in a short how to - just too see how this would theoretically be applied to the 3DS. Would be highly appreciated!

Rayquaza3010

2012-04-15 09:31:14 am

Awesome work! I'm really interested in a 3DS capture device for the videogame site I write for (I hate to record gameplay with a digicam) but we should wait until the device is fully developed like the DS USB Capture, I get two days ago.^^

Kyohack

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Kyohack: 2012-04-15 06:03:49 pm

2012-04-15 06:02:55 pm

Any chance that you might get more? I'd be willing to offer $100+ USD for one of these. Of course, if you'd like to negotiate a price, that's fine too.

If you don't have any left to sell, then I would be willing to pay you $50+ USD just to write a guide on how I can build one of these. If you would be willing to release the schematics, board files, chip placement, and parts list, then I would be extremely grateful.

Aftermath

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Aftermath: 2012-04-15 07:31:50 pm

2012-04-15 06:09:54 pm

Quits halfway

Yeah, I was thinking this would be worth $300 or more to me, I'd be willing to put some incentive towards writing a guide, too.

Edit: Coolsies, I'm completely fine with waiting, I was just thinking you weren't going to be making any more after the inital testing batch. By the way, how much did that oscilloscope cost?

loopy

2012-04-15 07:04:31 pm

No, I'm not making a how-to guide.
It's still in development. Please, just chill out and wait. I'll make more of them, I promise. Tongue

YamiHoshi.nl

2012-04-15 09:15:03 pm

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The installation for our Board failed.
It needs to be reinstalled, and these are the results, for now:

I hope it won't scare you guys/gals off, it's just a matter of solder a few points better on.

Sir VG

2012-04-15 10:14:53 pm

Fucking Weeaboo

Quote from loopy:

No, I'm not making a how-to guide.
It's still in development. Please, just chill out and wait. I'll make more of them, I promise. Tongue

That's all we need to hear. I'm sure it'll be as awesome as the DS one.

mixt

2012-04-18 01:19:17 am

I'm not really sure what to say here. I want to support loopy, but I feel like there are enough people fawning over this project already.

I guess I'll leave it at this. Don't let all the interest in the project stress you out and make you rush it, get it done the best you can, on your own time, and have fun with it.

Too much cheese?

GoingBonkz

2012-04-22 12:20:14 pm

Hi, everyone.

Just wanted to let you know that I'll be following this project closely from here on out. I heard about it nearly a year ago, but completely forgot about it since then. It would be great to be able to play the 3DS on larger screens and capture footage for LP's, so I'll be awaiting a release date. Personally, as long as a decent price point is kept (which is understandably unclear at this time), all I care about is that it just works and installation isn't too difficult.

Good luck.

KazoWAR

2012-04-25 03:09:08 pm

YamiHoshi, you ever get the board up and running? I would like to see some screen shots and maybe even a test video.

YamiHoshi.nl

2012-04-25 03:34:15 pm

Visit us!

Board, no, the entire 3DS is already on my way.
You'll get the screenshots, when it's here.
Test video: The App doesn't allow that yet, since it's not possible yet.

Sir VG

2012-04-28 02:22:49 am

Fucking Weeaboo

Quote from katsukity:

3DS capture board install.
http://katsukity.blog123.fc2.com

Damn it's really fricken spendy. About $450 for the capture device + 3DS? The capture device alone is about $250. OUCH.

Me no can afford that. Oh well, I haven't really seen a killer app for me to go out and get a 3DS in the first place.