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#1
Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: PC-Engine Duo-RX CD-Rom Is...
Last post by SkyeWelse - Today at 01:08 PM
Oh I see, gotcha, yeah in my case maybe mine had been opened before because I only have regular screws. I've got a couple of security bits for opening up the NES/ AV Famicom, but yeah I guess I won't need that then. Thanks!
-SkyeWelse
-SkyeWelse
#2
Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: PC-Engine Duo-RX CD-Rom Is...
Last post by Keith Courage - Today at 04:37 AM
The security bit is only needed to open up the console. Otherwise there is nothing inside a duo that requires one.
#3
Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: PC ENGINE DUO "PLEASE SET ...
Last post by elartur77 - Yesterday at 05:44 PM
Thanks Keith.
I try everything but still got "PLEASE SET DISC"](/forums/Smileys/default/eusa_wall.gif "Brick wall")
Ill leave it for now Im tired of this board.. and retake it later..
Ill update if I found a solution..
Thank you very much for the advice ...
I try everything but still got "PLEASE SET DISC"
Ill leave it for now Im tired of this board.. and retake it later..
Ill update if I found a solution..
Thank you very much for the advice ...
#4
Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: PC-Engine Duo-RX CD-Rom Is...
Last post by SkyeWelse - Yesterday at 11:33 AM
Thanks Keith, I found one for around $15 bucks so I'm going to take a shot with that one and we'll see what happens when it arrives! Might be awhile before I post again as I'm sure it will take some time to come from China. Plenty of time to read up and familiarize myself with the process or any other tools I may need. Looks like one guide said I'll need some kind of smaller sized security bit, so I'll see about getting one of those as well.
Thanks again for your help and advice!
-SkyeWelse
Thanks again for your help and advice!
-SkyeWelse
#5
Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: PC-Engine Duo-RX CD-Rom Is...
Last post by Keith Courage - 10/06/2024, 07:11 PM
Don't bother with the entire lens assembly. They aren't an exact drop in replacement as the rubber mounts are different and the White/black plastic cover doesn't fit on them correctly.
The only reason to order a full assembly would be if you needed any replacement motors or gear.
Just get one of the $20 ones. I've tried some of the more expensive options and they don't appear to have any difference in quality.
The only reason to order a full assembly would be if you needed any replacement motors or gear.
Just get one of the $20 ones. I've tried some of the more expensive options and they don't appear to have any difference in quality.
#6
Localizations, Games, Apps, Docs / NEC PC-FX Homebrew (Alpha) - C...
Last post by gameblabla - 10/06/2024, 06:08 PM
Cascade FX
Here's a 3D sofware rendered puzzle (Tetris) game for the PC-FX (and also Casio Loopy but i won't say too much about it
) !This is an early alpha build with only arcade mode and a mostly empty "Puzzle" mode that will get more content later.
Press A to rotate the piece and dpad to move it around.
All of the puzzle pieces are actual 3D models, nothing is being faked or prerendered !
Video
Video comparing the two versions (PC-FX and Casio Loopy)
Download
https://github.com/gameblabla/CascadeFX/releases/tag/0.1
On real hardware you have two options :
- Burn it on CDR with imgburn. (make sure you use gold rated CDRs and a decent burner)
- David Shadoff's dev cartridge (In which case, you won't get any CDDA music)
Changelog
Code Select
0.2 (PC-FX only)
- Improve rendering of 3D models (still not quite perfect for cube at titlescreen though)
- Improve speed for Cube at titlescreen
- Improve text rendering (not using VDC fonts anymore)
- Improve speed during ingame
- Forcing Vsync (not that the game exceeded 60 FPS but it's good to have)
#7
Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: PC-Engine Duo-RX CD-Rom Is...
Last post by SkyeWelse - 10/05/2024, 01:52 PM
Great! Thanks for the information, Keith. I'll definitely try to order a new lens soon and consider giving the install a try. If it looks like too much I'll send you a direct message and maybe we can work something out. I'm curious though what you would consider a good price. I see that they are kind of all over the place. Some places have them for under $20 including shipping, but some have them go all the way to $45. Then there are some that have full replacement enclosures that looks pretty much plug and play for about $50 to $65. For a few bucks more.... maybe that's the way to go? Hmm.
I can usually handle soldering well enough as far caps and the like, but SMDs are a little troublesome for me and certainly I'm not familiar with CD-Roms. I have a non-working CD-Rom in my FM Towns II MA model with no idea how to really fix it, so I've never seen the system it in action before sadly even though it turns on and displays a picture...
Thanks for your help.
-SkyeWelse
I can usually handle soldering well enough as far caps and the like, but SMDs are a little troublesome for me and certainly I'm not familiar with CD-Roms. I have a non-working CD-Rom in my FM Towns II MA model with no idea how to really fix it, so I've never seen the system it in action before sadly even though it turns on and displays a picture...
Thanks for your help.
-SkyeWelse
#8
Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: PC ENGINE DUO "PLEASE SET ...
Last post by Keith Courage - 10/05/2024, 06:27 AM
"Please set disc" can be caused by a lot of different things. A bad lens, bad lens cable, poorly adjusted potentiometers, a bad potentiometer, a stuck gear, a weak lens motor, a bad trace, bad/shorted via hole connection, faulty chip on the board, etc.....
So if your positive the Lens is fine and the lens adjustment potentiometers are fine, then I would start by looking at the Via hole connections just to the right of the CD loading light. The 47UF caps typically leak there and can short the vias.
So if your positive the Lens is fine and the lens adjustment potentiometers are fine, then I would start by looking at the Via hole connections just to the right of the CD loading light. The 47UF caps typically leak there and can short the vias.
#9
Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: PC-Engine Duo-RX CD-Rom Is...
Last post by Keith Courage - 10/05/2024, 06:22 AM
I actively do repairs and mods for these systems. You can send my way if you don't want to fix yourself.
An HOP-M3 lens is what you'll need. Unfortunately it can be hit and miss with replacements found online. Fortunately all sellers guarantee the lenses sold. So if you get a bad one in the mail, they will just send you another one. I can't necessaily recommend one seller over another.
I typically order off of Aliexpress but there are many options on ebay as well.
An HOP-M3 lens is what you'll need. Unfortunately it can be hit and miss with replacements found online. Fortunately all sellers guarantee the lenses sold. So if you get a bad one in the mail, they will just send you another one. I can't necessaily recommend one seller over another.
I typically order off of Aliexpress but there are many options on ebay as well.
#10
Buy/Sell/Trade / WTB: 2 PC-Engine two-button Co...
Last post by farankoshan - 10/05/2024, 03:50 AMWTB: 2 PC-Engine two-button Controllers, with turbo switches.
I recently bought clear replacement cases, and I just wanted to swap out some old controllers for new cases.
Anyone from the US, Japan, AUS, or the UK who can help a fellow PCEFX member out?
I recently bought clear replacement cases, and I just wanted to swap out some old controllers for new cases.
Anyone from the US, Japan, AUS, or the UK who can help a fellow PCEFX member out?