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[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Chewed Power Cable, still works, looking for creative repair]

I hope not, too large to fit in frame :p

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Chewed Power Cable, still works, looking for creative repair]

Mine opens up with 4 T-8 screws nice and easy, no glue, where might one find these replacement cables?

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Chewed Power Cable, still works, looking for creative repair]

Thanks for the advice! I had no idea they make anything that shrunk that much! i've always seen stuff thats 2:1. but replace the cable you say, is there a place that sells replacement cable, so I could just open the brick and solder on a new cord?

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: TurboDuo, Colors washed out?]

Thanks for the tip, replacing the C961 now, and slowly over time the rest

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Chewed Power Cable, still works, looking for creative repair]

Hey everyone
that darn cat of mine (well my wife's) had chewed up a 2" long area of my TurboDuos power cord, the cord isn't cut in two, and still works fine, just the outer plastic casing around the wire has teeth marks and a bit of the wire showing. Right now I have it covered with some electrical tape. Can anyone tell me of a better solution?

I'd really like to just put some heat shrink wire wrap on it, but it would have to be a .5 inch diameter to fit around the tip and be able to shrink to .2 inch to wrap around the cable, and I don't think its gonna shrink that much.

Any advice?

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: How old were you when the Turbo Grafx came out?]

I would have been 4 Years old in August of 1989

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: What are some MUST HAVE games suggestions to TurboGrafx-16/CD n00b?]

Oh, and you have to get Insanity. It's a must-have.

Insanity ey? I'm already sold on the name ^-^ Off to find it! hope its good as I blindly buy it

[Console Repair/Mod Center / TurboDuo, Colors washed out?]

Hey everyone,
This could have been a mistake by me, a result of a bad cap (currently in the process of replacing them all) or maybe its just my eyes
I had just replaced some audio caps to fix a issue, plugged it into the TV for some play, and it seemed to me the colors were a lil... faded...

but im not 100% sure on this. I may be remembering wrong, or im being to paranoid since I started replacing caps, or I have some new bad caps to replace, or my AV cable is junk. I don't remember.

but my question is (and I kinda feel the answer will be yes) but would bad caps cause the colors to wash out? if not what should I look at to resolve this?

Thanks!

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: What are some MUST HAVE games suggestions to TurboGrafx-16/CD n00b?]

From your other thread, It appears that you don't mind non-legit copies. You may not know that a multicart exists for the Turbografx/PC-Engine. This allows for you to play all but 1 game, iirc.

http://krikzz.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=57

Worth the purchase.

Game wise, I suggest Dungeon Explorer 1 & 2, Tricky Kick, Dragon's Curse, Last Alert, Bloody Wolf, and Shockman.

I do not mine non-legit stuff, but I still prefer to have the real deal as well. I normally go non-legit to "demo" a game or for travel use

I have a EverDrive device for my SNES which I use to play games on the go with my SupaBoy (just eaiser to travel with), other than that I still collect the real carts.

Currently I'm working on getting a Turbo Express (trying to trade some of my N64 stuff for one) in which case a Turbo Everdrive will be awesome.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: What are some MUST HAVE games suggestions to TurboGrafx-16/CD n00b?]

Exile (action RPG) and Cosmic Fantasy 2 (traditional RPG) are must-haves.

EDIT: Cadash (action RPG) too... all three were brought over by the same company (Working Designs).

Thanks for the suggestions!! That reminds me, the games anyone sugests should be english friendly

I don't speak or read japanese..... YET! (going to get rosetta stone and attempt to learn so I can play the PCE-CD version of Snatcher, sure I could just play my SegaCD version, but its way better unaltered and censored like it is on the PCE)

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: TurboDuo Choppy Audio when it warms up]

Yea I'm slowly replacing each cap. I only have the 10uF and the 22uF caps on hand so I'll replace all those, order the rest from The Cap King (CHEAP AND FAST SHIPPING! Love them!) and replace those once they arrive. I contacted the Cap king and let him know he should make a repair kit for the TurboDuo/Express since he offers kits for several other devices/computers now. He's looking into it, currently he has all the caps needed except the 5 X 50V caps but he's working on getting those.
Most of his caps are like 10cents-ish each and if i recall correctly, free fast shipping.

but thats enough sounding like a spam/ad post. but I will replace all the caps, so far I noticed I installed a cap that had came loose, (t'was my own shoddy work) fixed it and now the audio is much much better, just not 100% just yet.

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / What are some MUST HAVE games suggestions to TurboGrafx-16/CD n00b?]

Hey everyone!
Curious, what are some great games to get me hooked in on the TurboGrafx-16 or TurboGrafx-CD awesomeness?

I've been a owner of a TurboDuo for a couple weeks now (which is neat since the manufacturing date was 10/1992 and I got it 10/2012 so 20 its year anniversary I got the system) I've been playing some of what I think are some must haves like Dracula X and Splatterhouse but I'm sure there are more great ones out there

The ones I'm dying to play are Ghost Manor, Neutopia, Neutopia II, and Loom (just working on getting any of those for a decent price)

looking for any suggestions ^-^
Blazing Lasers looks good too, but I'm not much into scrolling shooters, I do love Puzzle games and RPGs

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: REPAIR GUIDE - TurboDuo/PC Engine Duo: Total capacitor replacement chart]

This is like a Where's Waldo game for me as hard as I look I cannot seem to find the 1X 3.3uf 50V cap on the photo, can anyone tell me where it may be?
thanks!!


Never mind found a previous post that says where it is, under the CD drive cables ^-^

[Console Repair/Mod Center / TurboDuo Choppy Audio when it warms up]

Hey everyone,
This Duo has been a nightmare, but I still love it ^-^
So where I'm at now, I've replaced all 6 caps from this video ->

and the 1 cap from this video ->

which has resolved my static audio problem, however now, when the system warms up, the audio quality will degrade and become garbled (almost sounds like under water) and will be gin to get choppy.

What caps should I look at next?

Thanks everyone!!

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: New TurboDuo owner looking for some advice]

drats after letting the system run some time, getting warmed up, audio issues are present, this time, no static but a bit choppy here and there. what should I try next?

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: WTB OEM TurboDuo power ac adapter]

Well mine still works, just looks a lil rough now, maybe I'll just get some heat shrink wire wrap and cover the area, just gotta find some that will fit over the AC tip and shrink down enough after that

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: New TurboDuo owner looking for some advice]

Okay this page is getting to be a lil long and theres multiple problems here so I may just start breaking up my issues to separate threads later one, but for now, everything is up and running again and looking good. Lack of knowledge is a dangerous thing. I had replaced my main audio caps when I first got the Duo (

) and never had a audio issue since (well other than the random cut off which may be resolved with the greasing of the optical) but when I did that it seemed to work fine then all of a sudden I started getting static, here's where the danger part kicked in, I figured maybe I did break a pad when I did the first 6 caps, so I re did them, seemed fine, I tested the connections all looked good, maybe I had a dud cap? replaced all the caps again, this time I did break 2 pads, damnit! so had to trace the routes, solder 2 patch wires in, tested same static. no matter what I did. so I kept working on those original 6 caps, made them look better, re did the wires. nothing... then I gave up for the night and went home (was doing this at work after hours) got home and found this ---->

went to work today, replaced that 1 cap and PRESTO! perfect audio again! I guess it just so happened to go bad on me. So the Duos back up and running, I think i'm gonna replace all the caps now, (since after all my trial and error I know have it down to a perfect science on how to replace them easy, fast, and no board damage)

[Buy/Sell/Trade / WTB OEM TurboDuo power ac adapter]

I had a nice one until this large fat orange cat in my house ate it :/ now need a new one

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: New TurboDuo owner looking for some advice]

Well from bad to worse, looks like I have a new problem, audio is now staticky and cuts out woo more caps to replace :/ in the process I thought I should redo the caps I already did thinking that was the issue, bad idea tore a few pads, so had to remake the circuits. Well off to hunt down and buy more caps, anyone know of a kit that has all I need?

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Where can I get or what can I use for TurboDuo AV Wires with Stereo sound?]

Thanks for the links! I found those as well but hate to spend all that money and just get a gen cable and be back to mono, I'm hoping Mothergunner has a spare, if not I may just make my own, I found a how too guide and its pretty simple

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: TurboDuo CD Door advice, if I can't remove the problem, how can I cover it up?]

I'd just take it apart and sand the door and paint it black. Then again, I'd also stick the consoles entire shell in the dishwasher first, as it looked pretty dirty from the pics.

Yea it was dirty when I first got it (when I took the pic) since then its been cleaned up very nicely. much better now than it was before

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Where can I get or what can I use for TurboDuo AV Wires with Stereo sound?]

Not sure who or what TZD is, but I'll keep an eye out, how can I tell what is one of his/their cables?

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: TurboDuo CD Door advice, if I can't remove the problem, how can I cover it up?]

.....or maybe a design to give it more of a "Hey its just a cool system skin decal" rather than a "hey im hiding something here shhh dont look"

hahah...ya man, you dont want it looking like a band-aid. I can only offer sticker solutions its what i do
But be careful you do not want the graphic dominating the Duo system.

hen you say sticker solution, what do you mean exactly?
I would love to have your cut out with a printed design on it (I'll even work on and supply the design) and then I'll send you monies to make it happen

thanks again! I saw your TG-16 case ends, very nice work you do!

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: New TurboDuo owner looking for some advice]

Ok I'm at work now so can't go tooo crazy, but I took apart the Optical drive rails, cleaned them (yuck! hair and dust bunnies) made them shine (along with the white plastic gear) and applied some new hi temp auto grease from the link provided. I then also placed a few drops of that motor oil into the motor, closed it up and then blindly (no tv at work) setup the system at my desk, placed a game CD in, pressed run, and listening via headphones some Dracula X goodness ^-^ I'll try Ys later (one of the ones that gave me issues) but so far soo good ^-^

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: TurboDuo CD Door advice, if I can't remove the problem, how can I cover it up?]

Hey John, what do you think...
the patch/shape came from the shape on the front of a Duo Box.... https://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x114/sparkss_photo/bf601fe05453ce30039638970ddbd64e.jpg

i will flush it out more, but it covers it well but the trick will be matching the black in the duo with the sticker, i dont think it should match up perfectly as its a cool shape and can stand on its own but you dont want it standing out like a sore thumb. Also for the rest of your duo try using some detailing spray that they use on cars. I use this... 
https://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-Quik-Detailer-Mist-Spray/dp/B0009IQXAE

Just spritz it on and wipe away and then use a clean cloth and rub it again, it WON'T over do it or make it to shinny, it will blacken it and help hide scratches or imperfections on the duo as it looks a little rough in spots or is it just dirty ?  this will also help the sticker to blend in with the body.  Any way its just a quick comp and hope others comment as well, or add ideas as will get her looking good

I kinda see what you mean with the shape, very nice with the box matching. that may not be a bad idea, but I may go with it being a flat black, or maybe a design to give it more of a "Hey its just a cool system skin decal" rather than a "hey im hiding something here shhh dont look"

But VERY NICE Sparky!!

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Where can I get or what can I use for TurboDuo AV Wires with Stereo sound?]

http://www.japangamestock.com/buy_video_games.php?cPath=66&products_id=4104

Awesome link! only bummer is its $28 shipped... blah... how would one make his own? Also is there anyway to tell a MD one vs a PCE/TurboDuo one?
Thanks!!

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: New TurboDuo owner looking for some advice]

You've been here for all of 5 minutes and you figured out how to use Tocfixer without any of us talking about it, and you're capable of doing your own tech work.

Noob of the year contender!

Ha!
Yea I'm not that new to modding or fixing stuff stuff or figuring out applications, just the system in general I'm new too

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Where can I get or what can I use for TurboDuo AV Wires with Stereo sound?]

Hey everyone,
My TurboDuo works fine but came with only a A/V cord with a yellow and a white end (mono) is there a place where I can get a stereo version (Yellow, Red, White) of this cable? or how to make my own?
Thanks!!

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: TurboDuo CD Door advice, if I can't remove the problem, how can I cover it up?]

I have some oops at my work but its pretty strong stuff worried it would eat the plastic

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: TurboDuo CD Door advice, if I can't remove the problem, how can I cover it up?]

Goo gone had no effect, looks like covering up is my option now and ill wait until I can get a replacement cover someday

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: So what's the best deal you guys or gals gotten on Turbo Grafx 16 Stuff?]

$5 for my TurboDuo from a local game store would have to be my best deal thus far

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: New TurboDuo owner looking for some advice]

I already replaced the caps and the same issue. I did try one store brought music cd,and the entire thing plays just fine. So far my cdr of Dracula x English plays fine and I was playing it for over a hour, I then tried Ys III and had the intro on loop for 20 minutes and the problem returned. Ill try the grease and post how that went, also ill oil up the motor

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: New TurboDuo owner looking for some advice]

Oh random internet guy, I salute you off to walmart I go (was on my way there for goo gone anyhow)

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: New TurboDuo owner looking for some advice]

I'll stop by my local parts store and get
this
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/Coastal-14-1-oz-399-728-g-uniplex-high-temperature-grease/_/N-25ap?itemIdentifier=561738_0_0_
and this
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/WD-40-3-oz-85-049-g-3-In-1-multipurpose-oil-drip/_/N-25ap?itemIdentifier=514675_0_0_
look good to you?
thanks again!!

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: New TurboDuo owner looking for some advice]

Thanks again!
I'm a lil electronic savvy, as in, I've created NES and SNES reproductions, replaced caps, fixed broken printed circuit board routes, and replaced lasers in PS3's and such. Ill re-grease the poles first and see how it runs. I may just order the new laser just to have on hand. I may or may not replace it. One thing I know I won't touch are the main boards POTS I read horror stories about those (won't touch them until I learn how to adjust the properly with the right measuring tools)

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: New TurboDuo owner looking for some advice]

Wow! Thanks for that info!
I'll be sure to do that tonight!
Ill re-grease the polls and do i put the oil inside of the motor? that wont cause any damage or short anything out correct?
I think i'll do that, replace the laser as well, that plus the caps were already replaced will have my Duo working as good as new ^-^

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: How you discovered the turbo grafx]

For me it was the NickArcade TV Show, it  used to show Bonk all the time as one of the Arcade games, I had to research and found it was a TurboGrafx Game. Thats how I first heard of the system. Late (and more recently) I saw a post on a thread with someone selling the system, being curious about it for years I picked it up, played it, then replaced it with a TurboDuo and I'm still loving it ^_^ Splatterhouse was my must have game and someday I'll give Bonk (the start of my TurboGrafx Story) a try

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: TurboDuo CD Door advice, if I can't remove the problem, how can I cover it up?]

Sounds like a plan! Thanks!! Looks like my local walmart has it in stock so I'll grab some today on the way home

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: TurboDuo CD Door advice, if I can't remove the problem, how can I cover it up?]

Have you tried heating it up with a heat gun or hair dryer

I have not, be too afraid of warping it

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: TurboDuo CD Door advice, if I can't remove the problem, how can I cover it up?]

Thanks I'll give it a shot, nothing to lose, should I just rub it on with a rag? or just apply it, let it sit and then rub it off?

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: TurboDuo CD Door advice, if I can't remove the problem, how can I cover it up?]

I'll give Goo Gone a shot as my last effort before I cover it up with a decal, any particular "Flavor" of goo gone since I think I've seen different versions/strengths unless im being completely wrong and stupid

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: New TurboDuo owner looking for some advice]

Be

Looking for cheap CD and SCD games to play around with your Duo, just search around for Import versions of Dungeon Explorer II or Winds of Thunder/Gate of Thunder for GREAT MUSIC!

Also, yes- you can't go wrong with Loom, great great game!!  You can usually find the Sherlock Holmes games for low prices, also search for Riot Zone or whatever else you can grab for cheap.  There are some great games out there for low prices!

Also, did you plan on getting any HuCard games?  There are TONS of great ones.

Before I got the Duo I had a TG-16 which I just sold off eBay for $150 (sold it with Keith Courage anda TurboBooster CIB). I do have a handful of Hucards, the best being Splatterhouse ^-^ I also have some sports one, another Keith Courage, Twin Laps, Victory Run, JJ & Jeff, and Dragon Spirit if memory serves me right, theres also a few I know I'm forgetting. I WOULD LOVE to get my hands on Neutopia 1 or 2 and Ghost Manor

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: TurboDuo CD Door advice, if I can't remove the problem, how can I cover it up?]

Sparky can hook you up with a fly as fuck sticker to cover that noise up.



It's likely unfixable. 

You could try getting the same shade of matte enamel-y paint and just touch it up but it will still look dumb.   Stickers = Success.

Thats what I figured, I'm gonna see if I can hunt sparky down now any link with some of his work/products?
thanks!!

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / TurboDuo CD Door advice, if I can't remove the problem, how can I cover it up?]

Hey everyone!
I recently got a TurboDuo for $5 and it works, long story short. The CD door has something on it or melted into it that I can't seem to remove. I've tried vaseline, soap + water, gasoline, and more with no difference. So looking for any advice on what to try next (looking for solutions that wont cause any more damage or eat away the plastic). I've also posted a WTB topic looking for a replacement door. Or is there a badass looking decal I can slap over it? or should I just leave it alone/as-is?



Thanks everyone!

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: New TurboDuo owner looking for some advice]

If I'm reading this correctly, you're asking if CDRs fuck with the Duo's laser. You're only two posts in and you've already asked the most controversial question on these forums. Congrats.

So I'm going to say: yes, in my experience, CDRs and Duos do not go together well.

And as I run from this thread before the shitstorm begins, I'm going to leave you with this: $5 for a working DUO?!?!?! BEST DEAL EVER!

Oh I try

Some people are certain that cdrs wear out your laser more than real game discs and some people are certain that they don't at all. What everyone agrees upon is that you will get mixed results playing cdr games. So if you want to benchmark your Duo, you should at least but some cheap CD games (there are hundreds of them) and try them out.

Thanks for the advice! Currently i'm working on getting Loom, but what are some great fun (or the funnest) of the cheap games that use redbook audio do you suggest?
I do have J.B. Harold Murder Club, but I don't think its a redbook audio game

Thanks everyone!!

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / New TurboDuo owner looking for some advice]

Hey everyone!
I've grown up as a Nintendo only kinda guy, with some Sega splashed in and a hint of 3DO.
I never knew about the TurboGrafx growing up. I recently just got a TurboDup for $5 at my local gaming store (pretty sure the price was a mistake) but anyway. I have alot of questions about this great lil machine and am excited to find such a awesome site exists for new and old fans of the TG/PCE!!

I'm not sure if I'm posting this in the right spot, if I'm not, please let me know and I'll fix that.

First the history, here's my story so far...
My local game store was having a sale where everything game, movie, music, and toy realted is 50% off!
I already grabbed a bunch of awesome deals
but I stopped by again the next day (the sale was a week long) and I saw this tucked away behind the counter, asking what it was (since I coudln't really make it out) it found out it was a Turbo Duo! With the controller, power, and tv hookups!
I asked how much? The employee said, I'm not sure if it even works, we havn't tested it out yet, how about $10? I asked "is that before or after the 50% off?" it was before. So I paid him the $5+tax and speeded home to play with it to see if it even worked. and by golly! it WORKED!!!

The only thing I don't like is what ever it is on the CD drive door, not sure if its just worn down or its some kinda gloss/glue on it, I'm gonna give the system my cleaning overhaul and find out ^-^

now here's where I'm at and could use a little input,
since the system only had a 7 day return period (not that it mattered, I wasn't going to return it for $5) I wanted to make sure it works so I burned a few games on CD-R's to test it out, as well as two game I wanted the most (Dracula X and Ys IV) are Japan imports only and I wanted to play them in english and found the patches to do so, so they have to be played on a CD-R. It seems like every game I tried had the same problem, they would load and play, but in about 10 minutes the music would suddenly static for a half a second and stop completely, and would only return when I went to another area or stage where a different track would play (or if i reboot the system).
I did some searching online and saw the Duo had a cap issue which would cause some sound issues, so I replaced those and the problem remained.

I then saw that the discs TOC's had to be correct, so I used binchuck and tocfixer and I'm getting better success but still a few games will cut out. Is this more a burning CD-R issue, is it because im using a 70min CD-R vs a 65min? could it be the laser (which I ordered a new one of to replace anyway just in case). or is it something else?
I don't have any REAL TurboGrafx-CD games just yet, waiting for a few in the mail.
Also I read that using CD-Rs will ruin the laser, is this true?

Any help is greatly appreciated
Thanks everyone!!

[Buy/Sell/Trade / WTB: TurboDuo CD Drive Cover/Door]

Hey Everyone!
I just got myself a TurboDuo and working on restoring it to a much better looking and working state. However its CD door/cover has some epoxy or glue or something on it I cannot get off, so I'm hoping to find a replacement cover.

please PM me if you have one for sale ^-^

Thanks everyone!!!
~John