OSSC v1.6 (Open Source Scan Converter) with Remote and Power Cable

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A heads-up to everyone who bought an OSSC so far:

Firmware version 0.78 has been released by marqs! Your OSSCs are currently running a pre-release version which I compiled, which was necessary to enable the new v1.6 PCB's integrated audio circuit.

Changelog available at Shmups OSSC forum thread: http://shmups.system11.org/viewtopic.php?p=1269225#p1269225

You can now update to the latest official release which now contains support for your boards as well as a few other minor fixes.
Your boards require the "-aud" flavour of the firmware (for audio).


  1. Get a spare microSD card - the contents will be destroyed so make sure it contains nothing useful.
  2. Download ossc_0.78-aud.bin from marqs' webspace: https://www.niksula.hut.fi/~mhiienka/ossc/fw/ (click here for direct link)
  3. ** Download Win32DiskImager from SourceForge: https://sourceforge.net/projects/win32diskimager/
  4. Insert the microSD card into your computer.
  5. Use Win32DiskImager to write ossc_0.78-aud.bin to the correct drive letter for your microSD card.
  6. Safely eject the card from the PC and insert it into the OSSC.
  7. Switch on the OSSC and find the "Fw. update" option in the menu.
  8. Follow the instructions and then restart your OSSC.

** For Linux/macOS you can probably use the 'dd' command to raw-write the image to the card.

If your remote control becomes de-sync'ed after the update:


  1. Turn off the OSSC.
  2. Hold down the right button (BTN1) and turn on the OSSC.
  3. Follow the instructions on-screen to re-bind the remote control buttons. You can refer to the following diagram to restore the original layout:

Ossc_remote-new.jpg




Status update:

Board #4 has been repaired successfully! :)
I'm waiting for a few spare capacitors to arrive so I can complete assembly and testing, but it won't take long.

@nicolahu: You are still in line for this board, so if you are still interested I will contact you very soon. :)

Thanks all :)
 
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I am 100% interested in one of these should you craft another batch. Was looking at getting a DIY kit myself but it's just beyond my ability.
 
Hi all,

I decided to go ahead and produce another batch of 10x OSSCs about a month ago, but thought I'd wait to gather all the parts and make some progress on assembly before announcing it. :)

I've updated the first post with the new batch status.
A few members contacted me privately through PM some time ago to enquire about another batch, so I have added a RESERVED status for those units in the first post - javidoom, mambrino and a.mi.goun.

Could those members please reply below to confirm their declaration of interest on the reserved units? Thankyou!

@k0x - You may take this post as a yes! :) If you'd like one, please declare interest and I'll change the status of an OSSC to RESERVED for you.
@ianos - You have reserved OSSC #10. Thanks!

For this batch, I'm supplying a different model of remote control - it's much easier/quicker for me to source, but still gives you all the buttons required to operate the OSSC. I'll actually be updating the OSSC Wiki shortly with information and a suggested button map for this remote control to help others who are looking for one (e.g. for building DIY kits).

This remote does not have the "learning/copying" functionality like the other one, however it's a little bit more compact, good build quality and does come with vast array of control codes if you're interested in using its spare profiles with other infrared equipment.

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Here's all the boards as they currently stand. I've actually soldered well over half the components to all of the boards (though it doesn't look like it - most of the tiny resistors/capacitors are underneath! I changed to a more parallel method of assembly to prevent losing/mixing up parts. This means that hopefully I'll be able to release/dispatch most of them in quick succession.

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I'm estimating they should start to approach completion over the next couple of weeks or so as I'm working on them almost every day, but please allow for the odd delay/hiccup as is always possible with hand-assembled projects. Updates will be posted here as always. :)

Finally, as before, I won't be asking for payment until your allocated OSSC is fully assembled and tested. Payment details will be sent to the interested parties when their OSSC is ready.

Cheers! :)
 
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d0pefish said:
Could those members please reply below to confirm their declaration of interest on the reserved units? Thankyou!
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Yes, as I told by PM, I confirm my interest in one ossc unit. Thanks ;)
 
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Hi all :)

Quick update - 6 boards are assembled and partially tested, with the rest soon to follow:



I am currently trying to organise a trip to the Maker Space to get more of the matte black acrylic cases cut, hopefully this week.
I have the acrylic ready to go, I just need to find someone willing to supervise me on the laser cutting machine.

Then I can begin taking payments and shipping them out to all of you who have declared interest so far.

Thankyou for your patience, and enjoy the rest of your weekend. :)

Cheers!
 
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Are these HDMI audio? Not sure in which version this was integrated.
 
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Interested in one of these please.
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Thankyou - first post updated :)

slk486 said:
Are these HDMI audio? Not sure in which version this was integrated.
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Yes, as mentioned in the first post, these are the latest version with integrated audio-over-HDMI. :)

Update:

7 boards assembled total now, with partial testing complete. Everyone who has declared interest so far has a PCB ready to go!

I am expecting to have the laser-cut cases on Thursday, and am also currently gathering shipping boxes.

OSSC #13 should be assembled in the next couple of days.

OSSCs #14 and #15 have been withdrawn from sale as I need to keep them for now.

This means that right now, there is only 1 left for sale.

Cheers :)
 
I have built one previous version and that was so much work that I don't have time to do it again. So I'm interested in the last available one = I'll take it.
 
Ah crap.. sorry, I did look, but am apparently blind :)

Also interested.


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Ah dammit - looked, but apparently didnt see :)

Interested



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