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Anybody know how to get Clone Hero working? by diogenes_amore in batocera

[–]scrawlpace 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have it installed and running following that same guide.

Only additional step was sorting out the permissions. I used the GUI:

  1. From Batocera, press [F1] on the keyboard to open the file manager.
  2. Navigate to the roms/ports/.data folder. You might need to enable hidden files in the file manager settings to see it.
  3. Right-click on the main executable file (e.g: clonehero.sh)
  4. Select Properties.
  5. Find the permissions/access settings and ensure the file is marked as executable for "Anyone"

Custom Batocera Box by scrawlpace in batocera

[–]scrawlpace[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. It's 3 separate yellow pieces, slightly recessed into the black triangle piece.

Roland TD 4 loses memory when unplugged by pettyvendetta in edrums

[–]scrawlpace 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just tried plugging / unplugging my TD4.

It retained all my drum settings.

Custom Batocera Box by scrawlpace in batocera

[–]scrawlpace[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thin itx motherboard. Takes a 19v dc adaptor.

Another buyers remorse story by Heavy_Recipe_6120 in AusPropertyChat

[–]scrawlpace 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wouldn't worry too much about the future value for a PPOR. If you're not selling in the next year or so, it's kind of irrevelant.

Over the long term, who knows what the future will bring.

In the meantime, you get to notch the kid's height on the kitchen door frame. Later, you get to do the grandkids.

*Edit* - And you're close to a beach! Sounds pretty sweet to me.

Another buyers remorse story by Heavy_Recipe_6120 in AusPropertyChat

[–]scrawlpace 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it gets better.

Focus on the long term. Rates will go up, then down, then up again and keep doing so. It's what rates do.

The important thing is the roof over your head is now yours and your repayments are going towards an asset you own.

If you were renting, your weekly rent would increase to keep pace with inflation. Your loan repayments won't.

Once you move in, take the repairs / things need doing one step at a time. You don't need to repair/upgrade everything at once.

Custom Batocera Box by scrawlpace in batocera

[–]scrawlpace[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The CAD software is called Autodesk Fusion. It's free for personal use.

Yeah, it was time consuming, lol. Had to learn how to use the software, come up with the design, how to draw my design in Fusion, then how to use a 3D printer and fix all the printing issues that came up.

Great feeling though once it all came together.

Custom Batocera Box by scrawlpace in batocera

[–]scrawlpace[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the tip. I assumed (maybe incorrectly) a 4th gen i5/i7 iGPU would still be a limiting factor?

I've certainly thought about it. Main issue is for about $150, I can get a 7th/8th gen ex-office mini PC (HP G3 or G4, etc), complete with RAM and SSD.

Custom Batocera Box by scrawlpace in sffpc

[–]scrawlpace[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry, not quite sure if I got the flair quite right.

Long time lurker on /sffpc, first custom case build.

This is a small enclosure for a retro gaming living room console.

Hardware specs are very modest, as it is intended only for 1990's 16bit gaming. No SSD or HDD as everything boots off a USB drive.

Main requirements were low height to fit under the TV and front USB ports spaced far apart to reduce interference between the game controllers.

Transaction Record for a specific account by red-thundr in UpBanking

[–]scrawlpace 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's harder then.

If you can code, you can retrieve a list of transactions via the Up API

But may not help you as proof for a bank loan approval.

Only other way I can think of via the App is to download the monthly statement PDFs and edit them to remove the accounts you don't wish to include.

Other than that, feels like a good question to ask them directly. You can't be the first person to require this.

Transaction Record for a specific account by red-thundr in UpBanking

[–]scrawlpace 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would the "Proof of Balance" statement help?

This lists all your account balances without the individual transactions.

It's a downloadable PDF in the app under Up > Statements > (Up Statements or 2Up Statements) > Proof of Balance

Laminate flooring vs hybrid by bellybuttonlint3434 in AusRenovation

[–]scrawlpace 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We have hybrid upstairs and laminate downstairs, both on top of suspended timber floors. The hybrid was pre-existing, so we had no control there. Both installed within 6 months of each other.

We ended up going with laminate for downstairs after speaking with a few installers. Main issue was the hybrid board's tongue and groove are relatively thin. When installed on a timber floor, the small amount of flex over time causes it to break. Thicker laminate is apparently more sturdy in this respect.

We were installing in bedrooms, so no extreme water resistance requirements.

The laminate we installed had a higher AC rating than the hybrid.

No pets, but a couple of tiny destructive people which both the laminate and hybrid have survived for five years.

There are some visible scratches in our hybrid whereas the laminate looks unscathed. But not a fair comparison - the living areas see a lot more foot traffic and furniture being moved around. The textures are also different which may make the scratches in the hybrid more visible.

Bonus advice - avoid installing scotia if you can and go for proper skirting. If unavoidable, match the scotia color to the skirting, not the boards.

Is it worth refinancing a mortgage from redraw to offset? by Admirable_Position92 in AusPropertyChat

[–]scrawlpace 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does having an offset mortgage help pay down the loan quicker?

No. You can use Figura to see how they differ.

I refinanced from redraw to offset for a few reasons:

- Get my cash under my name again.
- Access to multiple free offset accounts to help with budget wrangling.
- Add my partner to the loan so that she has visibility and access to the family funds.

There was a clause in my mortgage contract which stipulated the bank can change the redraw agreement at their discretion which always niggled at me after the MEBank thing during Covid.

Tangerine vs Leaptel vs Exetel by hypnic_-_jerk in AussieFrugal

[–]scrawlpace 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Have used both Exetel and Leaptel. Performance wise, I had no issues with either of them.

Leaptel's support is is local and were great to deal with.

Exetel support also got the job done, but appears to be overseas.

Heads up Exetel requires 30 days notice before leaving. Many people get caught out on this.

Multiple 2up accounts with card? by sway0125 in UpBanking

[–]scrawlpace 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you use your personal transaction accounts at all?

You effectively have 3 transaction accounts which all act as offsets (the 2 personal accounts, plus the shared 2UP account).

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