Posted in the software updates and think it should have been here really - sorry for duplication.
Ok so after 12 months off I have started to look again at the Repair Software. I had already added lots of features not released that included :-
1) Fully up to date Rom Ident (Current Mame Version .230)
2) Auto play game if Rom name and game exists
3) PCB Identification - Rom/Search ect ect ect.
4) Auto rom add to main screen - So you can see what roms are needed at a glance
5) Rom tools for splitting , joining ect ect
There is loads more i have added as well but to much to list it all.
ADDITIONS LOOKING AT NOW :-
1) A lot of people have asked or mentioned that an online repair database ,that could be shared, would be beneficial and I always agreed but there is costs and a lot of work involved. I have already switched the databases over so they can be accessed remotely and worked out exactly how it will all work. This is now possible and actually working on my test system.
2) Shared database of parts and information for roms / rams ect. As people add items it will be added for everyone (Would be managed by me so we didnt have duplicates ect)
3) Rom ident database online so everyone has the most up to date information.
MY DILEMA'S :-
1) At this point its going to start and cost me money and I basically dont have it !!! I would need to either rent a server online or purchase a server and manage it from my location (My preferred , and after looking i would do this - I have already purchased a server at a Cost of £250 for testing purposes).
2) Is it worth my time and effort ?? Currently there are very few users, I can keep new version working for me but to get it released will be hours and hours of work (If there is enough users I have no issues doing it)
3) I want to keep this free but unsure if I can given costs - So would people pay monthly for this ?? I am not after making money but just help with the costs of servers / Internet / Static IPS ect ect ect.
THOUGHTS:-
Depending on how many people wanted the software I could do 2 different versions. One version would work normally but with reduced functions and features (IE no online rom ident , Cant access other repair logs ect) This way i could have a pay and free version , Although regardless of how many people use the software I would still need to do the servers. It will be the same amount to me if 1 person using it or 1000 people using it I suppose.
I have been using this for a few years now and I wont go back to anything else - Basically its saved a lot of time. Being ill I never touched a board in 6 months and after opening the doors and reading my notes I was back up and running in minutes. ALl of the information i want is stored and the Rom ident is just fantastic and works like a dream. There are lots of new things i have added to make it easier and will continue to do so. This project is far from dead.
Thanks for your time,
Dave.
Ok so after 12 months off I have started to look again at the Repair Software. I had already added lots of features not released that included :-
1) Fully up to date Rom Ident (Current Mame Version .230)
2) Auto play game if Rom name and game exists
3) PCB Identification - Rom/Search ect ect ect.
4) Auto rom add to main screen - So you can see what roms are needed at a glance
5) Rom tools for splitting , joining ect ect
There is loads more i have added as well but to much to list it all.
ADDITIONS LOOKING AT NOW :-
1) A lot of people have asked or mentioned that an online repair database ,that could be shared, would be beneficial and I always agreed but there is costs and a lot of work involved. I have already switched the databases over so they can be accessed remotely and worked out exactly how it will all work. This is now possible and actually working on my test system.
2) Shared database of parts and information for roms / rams ect. As people add items it will be added for everyone (Would be managed by me so we didnt have duplicates ect)
3) Rom ident database online so everyone has the most up to date information.
MY DILEMA'S :-
1) At this point its going to start and cost me money and I basically dont have it !!! I would need to either rent a server online or purchase a server and manage it from my location (My preferred , and after looking i would do this - I have already purchased a server at a Cost of £250 for testing purposes).
2) Is it worth my time and effort ?? Currently there are very few users, I can keep new version working for me but to get it released will be hours and hours of work (If there is enough users I have no issues doing it)
3) I want to keep this free but unsure if I can given costs - So would people pay monthly for this ?? I am not after making money but just help with the costs of servers / Internet / Static IPS ect ect ect.
THOUGHTS:-
Depending on how many people wanted the software I could do 2 different versions. One version would work normally but with reduced functions and features (IE no online rom ident , Cant access other repair logs ect) This way i could have a pay and free version , Although regardless of how many people use the software I would still need to do the servers. It will be the same amount to me if 1 person using it or 1000 people using it I suppose.
I have been using this for a few years now and I wont go back to anything else - Basically its saved a lot of time. Being ill I never touched a board in 6 months and after opening the doors and reading my notes I was back up and running in minutes. ALl of the information i want is stored and the Rom ident is just fantastic and works like a dream. There are lots of new things i have added to make it easier and will continue to do so. This project is far from dead.
Thanks for your time,
Dave.
