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[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Original PC Engine (White) RGB Amp Installation & Overhaul Guide]

Your wire is way too thick, and I'm also not sure why you used a full-size DIN when a mini-DIN is a much better choice for the white PCE.

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Super Cdrom2 Interference. RF Shielding?]

Maybe an issue with the power supply?

What PSU are you using?

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: PCE Broken Scart Mod]

Drakon would be proud.

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: PC Engine 'Jail Bar' Video Noise - repair guide by Tim W]

Just swapped out the S-video mod in my white PCE for an RGB mod yesterday, and I went and performed Tim's jailbar fix while I was in there. No jailbars to speak of.

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Type of drill bit for av jacks]

I usually drill a pilot hole using a small bit, then I use a step bit to finish it off. I used to go through bits until I got the size I needed, but a step bit saves a ton of time since you're not constantly switching out bits.

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: PC Engine 'Jail Bar' Video Noise - repair guide by Tim W]

What kind of power supply are using with your Duo? If you're using a cheap PSU it can generate interference like the kind you're seeing.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Turbo Gouging on Ebay ( r.i.p. - gouging much )]

Yeouch.
http://ebay.to/1jJ0NTr

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Update 7805 to OKI-78SR-5 for heat reduction]

I've experimented with those switching regulators before, they're neat but the problem with some of them is that they tend to emit some noticeable interference. You can bring down the interference by using an inductor though.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: The Video Game Critic reviews Aetherbyte's Insanity]

Wait wait, Valis III is at the bottom end of the PCE library?

huuuh

This is the same guy who gave Metal Storm on the NES an "F" so he can shove it for all I care.

[General Gaming / Re: Disc rot/Bronzing...]

I've noticed it's somewhat common with Saturn discs and even some Dreamcast games, they just naturally start developing pinprick-sized holes in them.

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Dead TG16. Hot Transistor. Help?]

It's worth noting that this console doesn't have the silver encasing on the pcb and the black transistor hanging off at the bottom of the pcb grows very hot when the console is powered on. From looking at the other console, it seems as though the silver casing acts as a heat sink since the transistor is screwed into it, but I can't be sure because I don't know how hot that transistor usually gets.

The transistor in question is the 7805 voltage regulator and you absolutely, positively must have a heat sink on it. It gets incredibly hot without it and it'll shut down within a few minutes as a result.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: MSX2+ for sale (Sony HBF1-XV MSX2+) w/ BOX!]

It's also worth noting that the HB-F1XV (and the HB-F1XDJ which is pretty much the same computer) is easy to mod for S-video output; you can even solder an S-video jack to the part of the motherboard where the RF modulator normally sits and hence you don't have to drill into the case.

[General Gaming / Re: The evolution of the NES/Famicom hybrid]

Now it needs an NESRGB...

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Finicky turbo taps]

I'm surprised nobody suggested reflowing the solder joints on the controller ports. The TurboTap has a single-sided PCB (meaning all the traces and solder joints are on the bottom of the board), so there's a pretty good chance it's bad solder joints.

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: TG16 region mod...]

and more about keeping a console pristine.

You know it's totally possible to mod a TG-16 without making any holes, right? Hell you can mod a TG-16 for RGB along with a region switch and still not have to make a single mark on the console.

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: TG16 region mod...]

If you have a TG16, why not just use a passive converter?

Because a region mod is cheaper and far more reliable than a converter?

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: DUO-R Slow power on]

That has more to do with the particular RGB amp in your console and not anything wrong with the Duo-R.

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: pce duo sound repair form HELL!]

Don't understand how someone learned enough about these consoles needing full capacitor replacement and basic soldering technique but not enough to mind the polarity of an electrolytic cap...

Or had the decency to recap the entire system when it's well-known that all the caps in the Duo go bad...

[General Gaming / Re: Modding a SMS controller]

Plug in a Genny Pad

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These games have issues with a Genesis pad.


Alien Syndrome
Bomber Raid
Great Volleyball
Montezuma's Revenge
Penguin Land
Shanghai
Tennis Ace
Where in the World is Carmen San Diego
Wonder Boy in Monster Land

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: PC Engine Duo-R A/V Jack Replacement]

Are you sure you added a little fresh solder when you reflowed the pins? Reflowing alone sometimes doesn't help much, but adding a bit of new solder to the joint goes a long way.

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: PCE S-video]

I'll have to give this a go, thanks for the info...I assume it's safe to put the port in the useless rf space?

It's perfectly fine, I've done this with a few TG-16s and PCEs and never had an issue.

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Can anyone improve the rgb output on my duo?]

Holy shit those are some thick wires.

[General Gaming / Re: Any modders here that can look at a NES toploader?]

Nice job with the molex connector. I really like that idea. Is there anywhere they can be had in bulk? The only drawback is that they can take up quite a bit of space.

I wouldn't recommend using Molex connectors because of how big they are. I use DuPont connectors in my mod work which are much smaller and more readily available.

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Duo-R AV Cable issue...suggestions?]

Knowing the Duo-R I'm willing to bet it's the solder joints. The through-holes for the DIN jack are only plated on the bottom, so eventually given time and wear, the joints will crack.

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Removing white tray on IFU]

I did manage to pop it off... but broke a few latches in the process. There's several latches on each side of the white tray and I couldn't bend it enough to undo the snaps.

[Off-Topic / The “What-Did-You-Buy-Today?” Thread]

Not to poop on anyone's party lol

I think you kind of are honestly.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Anybody need a DC controller? Like new!]

I'd be interested in both, PM sent.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTB: Loosey Hueys]

Anyone?

[Off-Topic / Re: WWW.NEO-GEO.COM Hacked and Down]

I will give it that the giant drama threads are absolutely hilarious.

I love the Messy Mod Work thread, it was largely responsible for driving Drakon and his horrible mod work off much of the web and should serve as a great inspiration for beginning modders on what not to do.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTB: Loosey Hueys]

Bump.

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Removing white tray on IFU]

Excuse me if this is a dumb question, but how does the white tray on the IFU come out? I'm disassembling one in order to clean it out, and I can't seem to get the tray out. I'm assuming it's snapped on but I really don't want to put stress on it and break a latch or two.

[Off-Topic / The “What-Did-You-Buy-Today?” Thread]

Its Japanese version

Not really, it's the Asian release.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: White PC Engine should be white]

I didn't use cream when I did my PCE, I used the clear stuff so all you have to do is submerge it, no rubbing stuff on needed.

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: TG16/PCE converter]

It looks fairly awkward to me, and honestly I much prefer having a region mod than a converter.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / WTB: Loosey Hueys]

I think I'm starting to get back into an Obey mood lately and I've been wanting to rebuild my HuCard collection for some time. I'm mainly looking for loose ones right now, here's what I'm currently looking for:

Adventure Island
Alien Crush
Bomberman '94
Dragon Spirit
Fantasy Zone
Final Soldier
Galaga '88
Gekisha Boy
Gradius
Image Fight
Makyou Densetsu
Neutopia
PC Genjin
PC Genjin 2
Salamander
Sidearms
Son Son II
Space Harrier
Street Fighter II
Takahashi Meijin no Shin Boukenjima

I'm also willing to trade for mod work, PM me for details on that!

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: RGB mod question]

RGB =/= component. You'll need to use an RGB to component converter like the CVS287 in order for you to use RGB on your TV.

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: SNES Repair??? General Console Repair Issue]

its a real cheap third party sega/snes combo power adapter.

Those are some of the worst PSUs ever made, dump it and see if you can get ahold of an actual Nintendo AC adapter.

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: SNES Repair??? General Console Repair Issue]

I don't see any meaning in repairing a snes?

Pfft.

Anyway, I would totally suggest trying another PSU as it wouldn't hurt. Failing that, there is the possibility that one of the chips has failed and is causing the undervoltage issue.

[Fighting Street / Re: You may continue on now Arkan]

and his so called spilled milk

George Takei Oh My

[General Gaming / Re: NESRGB KITS - Just stocked]

I have two of these, one in my Twin Fami and another in my NES top loader. They're fucking awesome and I might start saving up for a third one (!) too.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Duo R AC Adapter]

The PSOne and slim PS2 PSUs also work fine with the Duo-R/RX.

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: PC Engine Duo-R cd problem]

Could my power be too weak? It's 9 volts, 1 amp-- maybe it needs more than one amp to work correctly?

The original PSU puts out 1A so that's not the issue.

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Making an RGB amp]

would that work on a PC duo R

That plugs into the PCE's expansion port so no way.

[General Gaming / Re: N64 HDMI out converter board]

Wouldn't be surprised if it could be hooked to pce

It uses digital signals present in the N64 so I'm not sure if it could be adapted for other consoles.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Two models of the white PC Engine?]

Mine has the round ring and was made around October-November '87.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Price check Commodore 64 PAL]

Buy a 1571, not a 1541.    The 1541s are pieces of shit.   I stopped using those years ago because if you look at them wrong, they go out of alignment.

Yeah I wouldn't bother with an actual 1541 either. When they go out of alignment, you have to get a special disk for it and you can't just make a copy of it; you have to actually buy the disk. The 1541-II is also a nice choice since it's small and reliable, but it has an external PSU. There's plenty of third party drives as well, but they use a different BIOS than Commodore drives and some games won't work because of it.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Price check Commodore 64 PAL]

Just realised that a lot of games are said not to work through the SD2IEC adaptor,  i have been reading reports that a lot dont work.

That has more to do with the fact that a number of games depend on the 1541 hardware (which the SD2IEC doesn't fully emulate) to work properly, it doesn't have anything to do with PAL/NTSC issues.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: What happened to hit-japan?]

OK, now I get what you were saying. Thanks for clarifying. Do you think the Japanese law affecting resale of older electronics maybe hurt the Japanese market for retro goods?

IIRC, that law was actually considered back in 2006 but wound up being dropped.

[General Gaming / Re: Idea for Mega Drive/Master System Controller]

so then there is even one more advantage of the japanese SMS over the oversea one

Indeed. However, the Mark III and the SG-1000 are totally incompatible with Genesis/MD controllers. It's an easy fix though, the reason why they don't work on those systems is because pin 7 is connected to ground, so that messes up the multiplexer chip in the Genesis/MD controller. Just desolder pin 7 or cut the trace for it and you're good to go.

[Off-Topic / The “What-Did-You-Buy-Today?” Thread]

Picked this beauty up from cdamm on Neo-Geo.com a few days ago:


After getting it I recapped it, replaced the original power jack with one compatible with a model 1 Genesis/SMS PSU (and appropriately rewired it), and added an NESRGB board. Here's Rockman 4 in glorious RGB: