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[Off-Topic / Just want to say what's up to everyone!]

Hey guys, I know I've been MIA in this forum but I stay pretty active on the facebook groups.  I just want to say what's up and provide some updates on what I've been up to the last year or so in case you're not on facebook.  I'm still very active in the turbo/pce scene, working with thesteve and my Canadian brother, running the online store providing mods chips and repro hucards.

In addition to keeping up with the turbo stuff and family obligations, I'm also an aspiring actor.  That's right!  We have lived in Savannah, Georgia for over 5 years now.  Georgia is like the east coast Hollywood.  They do hundreds of films and tv shows in the area.  Since last October, I've been a background actor in 4 feature films, the first one being Ant-Man 2 which comes out July 6.  It might only be for a split second and blurry but I'm still excited of the possibility of seeing myself on the big screen   I just recently signed up with a local talent agent, so I hope to get some speaking roles.   This acting gig is just part time at the moment but if I can make a career out of it, it would be a dream come true!!

Anyway, if you still remember me since I haven't been active here, I would like to hear from you.  Lots of new folks here that don't know me so I would like to hear from you too.  I've been a member here for a long since and this forum is my original home.  Learned a lot here and met some great people.  NEC forever!!!

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Turbo Express/PC-Engine GT Glass Screen with Logo Now Available!!!]

Hey guys, I had these glass screens custom made and they will be available soon.  They have logos on the bottom bezel that gives them a factory look and feel. They have adhesive backing that you just peel and stick. I'm also working on getting templates made to help make cutting the front shell easier. The glass screen will be $15.99 plus shipping and another $4 for the cutting template.  These can be ordered at www.tg16pcemods.com.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Turbo Express/PC-Engine GT Replacement Controller Board Coming Soon!!]

Hey all, we all know the controller boards  suffer from bad carbon traces causing the buttons and/or turbo functionality not to work.  In some cases, the main custom IC are failing.  In most cases, the bad carbon traces can be fixed by soldering a jumping wire or two but sometime you're need to fix the traces where the buttons makes contacts and that can be tricky.  Also there is no commercially available IC that fits the footprint of the custom IC.  To combat this issues, thesteve and I are working on a replacements controller board that will also incorporated components that will make it easy to add the external controller mod if one so chooses. 

These are now available to order on the website at www.tg16pcemods.com.  Price is $40 plus shipping.  Get a $10 discount if you send in your stock board.

Note, comlink and lcd shutoff for power saving feature will not work unless OEM Chip is used instead. This will ship assembled with alternate replacement chips.

There is also an optional player 1 external controller port mod kit (available soon). 

[PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Component Video & RGB OSSC VS FRAMEMEISTER Comparison]

Just picked up a Sony 4K TV and thought I share some comparison between the OSSC & Framemeister.  OSSC is at 5X line and Framemeister is with the firebandx turbo profile settings.  The OSSC has a 3 frame input lag vs the 4 frame with a Framemeister on my set.  In conclusion, the OSSC is only 1 frame faster in terms of lag but the framemeister has better picture quality imo.  Also the picture quality using the ossc on a 1080p HDTV is not much better than direct component since it's only works on 2x line on those set.

Direct Component Vid to 4K:




Component Vid via OSSC:




RGB VIA OSSC:




COMPONENT VID VIA FRAMEMEISTER:




RGB VIA FRAMEMEISTER:

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Turbo Express/PC-Engine GT Composite Video Board for LCD & AV Out Mod]

Hey guys, so after years of doing the Turbo Express 3.5" LCD mod, thesteve and I finally have the composite video boards made.  These boards are installed right on top of the hu6260.   All you have to do is lift the corresponding legs, bend them over and solder.  Run the 5V, ground and video out accordingly.  Doesn't get any easier then that. 

These are $15 each plus shipping.  Boards were made in the USA and hand assembled by me.  Please pm if you would like to order as my website hasn't been updated yet to include this mod board.  Thanks

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Turbografx-16 with built-in ED 2.4 & super system functionality]

So here is just another mod.  It's a turbografx-16 modded with internal ED 2.4 and super system card functionality for the cd games.  It will default boot to ED without hucard in slot.  Shout out to thesteve for figuring this out.

Having a spare hucard slot helps with the mod but wires can be run and soldering directly to the ED.

Note: LS245 is needed at empty spot (IC103) on tg16 pcb for older version of ED, ED 2.4 has it already built-in.   

[Console Repair/Mod Center / PSone LCD mounted on Tennokoe 2 mod]

You guys have already seen my psone lcd mod.  I couldn't always get a good solid connection and it was steady enough when attached to the pce.  Then I thought what about mounting it on the tennokoe 2 bank. 







There looks to be enough room to add an internal li-ion battery mod in the tennokoe bank so I will try that next.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16 Reproduction HuCards/Cases for Sale!]

Hey guys, so myself, thesteve and brraap have been working own our very own reproduction/custom hucards for several months now and they will be available for sale in mid may or so.  Prices will be $45 each plus shipping.  They will come in custom cases.  They will be available for sale on my website at www.tg16pcemods.com and/or through me or brraap directly.

Updated:
The standard single game white reproduction hucards are now available for everyone to order.  These are made to order and we should be able to make most games ever released on the US turbografx-16 & PC-Engine hucard library.  Every game will come in a custom mini size clamshell case, similar in size to the ps vita cases, and will have inserts.  Prices are $45 each plus shipping.  Domestic shipping via USPS priority mail is $6 for up to 3 games.  For international orders, send us your address with your order and we will provide the exact shipping cost.  For ordering, please pm me or brraap with your orders and we will get back to you with a Paypal invoice at which payment is expected.  These will be fulfilled on a first come first serve basis. 

When messaging us with your order, please include the following:

1. Game choice
2. Required system region (us tg16 or jpn pce)
3. Required software version (us tg16 or jpn pce release)
4. Address (for international customer)
5. Paypal id

Only the standard single game white reproduction hucard are available at the moment.  The black and gold version of our reproduction hucards will be available late June.  With the black and gold version, we will offer them in three different configuration option:  single game selection, single game but duo region and duo games but single region.  Both the single game duo region and duo games single region works with a build in miniature slide switch mounted along the edge opposite side of the contacts on card. 

Updated: 02/05/2017
3D printed jewel cases are now available with the repro hucards and also separately.  The new jewel cases are $12 before shipping and includes both front and rear inserts.  The mini cases are no longer available.  The repro hucards are now without cases with the option of the 3D printed jewel cases at additional cost.  New prices (before shipping) for repro hucards, $40 for single game hucard, $55 for dual region hucard and $60 for dual games hucard.  Please order directly from www.tg16pcemods.com.

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Plug & Play PSOne LCD mod for the turbografx/pce system]

So my Canadian tech brother (Baarp) did this and I said wth, why not





Installation guide courtesy of Baarp and Bernie can be found here:

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[Console Repair/Mod Center / New Easy Install Obey Region Chip for all turbografx-16/PC-Engine systems]

This is already posted in the sale thread so I apologize for the double post.  I just wanted to make sure people are aware of the new version in case they aren't checking on the sale post.

Thesteve and I made the obey region chip easier to install.  This new chip does not require that you run wires to each hucard slot pin.  It fits directly on the pins for easy slim installation.  Installation time is around 15 to 20 minutes (compared to previous models which could easily take an hour or more).

It wires to the SPDT as normal for home consoles with base of switch to switch soldering pad on new chip, 5v on one end of switch and ground on the other end.The switchless function for the handheld units is now on the same board but requires a couple of additional components.

The key to this install is to cut the 9 pins on hucard slot side really short.





In Duo-R:

In an express with switchless function:

[Buy/Sell/Trade / FS - Consolized Sega Game Gear recapped new lcd & vga out]

Consolized Sega Gamegear for sale.  It has the following upgrades, new lcd, vga out, two controller ports and recapped.  Includes vga cable only.  You can adjust resolution and add scanlines by holding start, button 1 and 2 at the same time on the game gear.  Contrast dial enable vga out and disable lcd to conserve battery life.  $270 shipped within US.  Discounted for pcefx member, I have posted every where else at $300.

LCD scaling test:

Vga out testing:

[Off-Topic / Sega Nomad internal rechargeable battery mod]

Quick run down of the genesis nomad internal rechargeable battery mod.

Parts used:

Two 2000mAh 3.7V lipo battery
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/181812259852

3.7V to 5v booster
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/130918041193

Charging circuit
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/301695884093

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Turboexpress internal rechargeable battery mod]

Finally found the perfect rechargeable battery solution for the turbo express thanks to a fellow tech.  Battery is charged thru the express ac plug.  The only thing needs to be done is mount a tri color led somewhere on the outside so its visible. 




Here is the charger and booster circuit I'm using

http://www.adafruit.com/product/2465

Here is the battery I'm using.

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=181463061804&globalID=EBAY-US

You can also series two 1000mAh batteries together.

Note, it can only be charged with a 5v power supply.  I found that the sony psp adapter works but you have to replace the jack on the express.  Replacement jack can be found at console5. 

Also you have to rewire the express jack.

Youtube video of the final internal battery mod:

[Off-Topic / Gamegear LCD replacement Group buy]

Hey guys, I just did an atari lynx lcd replacement and the quality is amazing.  The same guy is also offering lcd's for the gamegear and unlike the board from tim worthington, its full screen for game gear.  It's lcd with driver board.  Its pretty pricy but he'll give discount for orders of 5.  It's normally $105.90 for one plus shipping.  With the group buy discount, it will be 89.18 plus shipping.

1. Turbokon
2. Duo-R
3. Turbokon
4. Brraap
5.


Here are some pictures of before and after for the lynx:

http://atariage.com/forums/topic/233632-lynx-lcd-replacementvga-out-by-mcwill/page-27

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Turbob/Obey T-shirts for sale]

So my daughter is making these and selling them.  So far she has only made TurboGrafx-16 T-shirts but I'm sure she can make PC-Engine ones as well.  $20 shipped within US and $24 shipped to Canada.  She gets all the proceeds.  PM me if interested.

[Off-Topic / The RetroClarity (Component Video Adaptor) re-kickstarter now live!!!!]

Plug and play component video adaptor for most retrogaming consoles.  Kickstarter is now live so please support us at:

kickstarter.com/projects/the-retroclarity-component-ypbpr-video-adaptor



Youtube video's:

Main Kickstarter video:

Video showing systems auto switching:

Video comparison of composite and component via retroclarity:

Edit: Added Kickstarter links and videos.

[Off-Topic / This is for y'all Van Damme fan out there]

So I had a little too much to drink the other night:)

[Off-Topic / Looking for a External USB Capture Device]

All, I'm searching for a usb capture device for my laptop.  It has to have both composite and component video inputs.  I'm looking for still shots and video captures functionality.  I know I can google it but I'll rather buy one that came highly recommended and that someone have used themselves.  Thanks

[Off-Topic / New Kickstarter - The Component Video Box For Most Classic Gaming Consoles]

As you guys already know, me and a couple of other guys(thesteve and Brraap) have been working on the component video box.  We were only going to build a few but we've been getting a lot of request for them so we decided to take it to the next level and do a kickstarter.  We just launched our kickstarter last night.  Please help spread the word and thanks for your support. 

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1845713947/the-component-video-box-for-classic-game-consoles 

For those who signed up when I announed my 5 intial builds, I asked that you pledge through the kickstarter page.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Turbografx-16/PC-Engine RGB Amp Now Available for Sale]

As you guys already know, I sell the rgb to component boards, obey region chip and soon to be the component box.  Over the years, I have gotten a lot of request for a RGB amp chip.  I have listen and I'm happy to announce that I will start offering a newly specifically designed (by the great thesteve) RGB amp for our beloved tg16/PCE.  Prices are $18 plus shipping. 





Install Guide:
https://www.mediafire.com/view/nxfvsp9k75mk518/RGB_AMP_Guide.pdf

Ordering:
PM me here or order from my website at www.tg16pcemods.com

[Buy/Sell/Trade / The Magical Component Video Box]

So someone built a box using the version 2 component board I sell.  The box plugs to the back of the turbografx-16/pce.  With custom quick disconnect cables, this box can also be used on a genesis, Sega master systems and snes.  I plan on building a few of these myself and offering them for sale here.  I will have enough parts to build 4 maybe 5.  Prices will be $100 before shipping for pce/tg16 only option.  Add another $25 for snes/genesis model 1/sms option.

1.  Sarumaru
2. Black Tiger
3. Esteban
4. Facebook user
5. Synbiosfan

The box will look like this minus the label.  Not sure what my labels will look.









Video:

[Off-Topic / Retromegacomicon convention in Pooler, GA April 24th to 26th]

Hey guys, I just found out about this convetion today and it's in my city.  I have already contacted the organizer for me to possibly have some obey setups.  Come join me if you're in the east coast:)

http://www.retromegacomiccon.com

[Console Repair/Mod Center / PC-Engine Region mod that's work with the everdrive]

I tried out a different location for the region board in a pc-engine install to keep the data lines short.  Didn't think I had room at this location but it works.  Every rom I tried on the Turbo Everdrive seems to load A-OK.  I have another PC-Engine with the region board already installed and it's having issues with the everdrive.  Will move the region to this location to see if the everdrive loads any better.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Turbokon's PC-Engine Systems For Sale!!!]

I have another system up for grab.  It's a PC-Engine IFU Cd-Rom2 briefcase setup.  IFU outputs component video via a 3.5mm Jack for beautiful 240p resolution and color.  Includes all hooks up, super system card in case, and matching controller.  Cd deck has new gear and laser is fined tune. $250 plus shipping (sold)

I can add region switch for another $50 top.

[Off-Topic / PayPal put a hold on my account]

Hey guys, just a heads up for all the techs out there.  PayPal permanently placed limitation on my account because of the word "Mod" on my website.  So if you're receiving any payment for any mod work or product, make sure there is no word "Mod" in it.  I can't withdraw funds until after 180 days.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / FS PC-Engine Duo Fully Recapped]

I have a pc-engine duo for sale.  It's been fully recapped and laser fine tuned.  Includes all hookups and laser fine tuned.  Unit does have some noticeable scratches.  $200 plus shipping.  I can add region switch for another $50 and component video for another $75.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / For Sale PC-Engine GT Coregrafx & Boxed Super CD-Rom2]

Ok guys, I have a few systems for sale.

Sold PC-Engine Coregrafx $- 75 plus shipping.  Can add region switch for an extra $50.



Sold Recapped PC-Engine GT - $150 plus shipping.  No dead pixel that I can see.  Can add switchless region mod for an extra $50.






Boxed Super CD-Rom2 recapped - $250 plus shipping. No manual or inserts.

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Turbo CD-Rom2 unit making strange noise]

Here is a new one on me.  I have this cd-rom2 unit that is making strange noise, which sounds like dial-up, during loading.  It has new gears and a few caps replaced.  CD games seems to work fine other then the noise between loads. Any ideas?

[Buy/Sell/Trade / For Sale - PC-Engine GT & Super CD-Rom2 with Coregrafx II]

Hey guys, I have a couple more systems up for graps.

Sold.  PC-Engine GT with ac plug.  Recapped and new power jack.  $150 plus shipping.






Sold!! Super CD-Rom2 with coregrafx II.  CD attachment have been recapped and laser have been serviced.  $300 plus shipping.





I can add region mod to any of the system for another $50 and component video to the super cd-rom2 for another  $85.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Tennokoe Bank 2 with component video output]

Hey guys, I have two Tennokoe Bank 2 laying around.  If there are any interest I was thinking about adding component video output on it.  It will be $85 plus shipping, pretty much the same price I charge for installing the component video to the unit itself.

[Off-Topic / Turbografx Coffee Mug]

Hey guys, just wanted to share with you guy this coffee mug my daughter made for me.  What do you guys think?  This is here first mug she made.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / For Sale - A few turbogarfx hucard and CD games]

Hey guys, I have a few games for sale.  These are dups.  Price not including shipping.  I will ship any where.

1.  R-Type (CIC) - $20
2.  Aero Blasters (CIC) - $30
3.  JJ & Jeff (CIC) - $12
4.  Ys Book I & II (CIC) - $40
5.  Ys Book III (CIC) - $65



Edited:  Adjusted some prices.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / For Sale - Sega Genesis Nomad Modded with newer LCD]

This nomad has a newer 3.5" TFT LCD and new screen installed. Please note it does take a second or two before the LCD comes on after powering up and there is a "AV1" in the upper right hand corner that appears for a few second. There are some lints behind the screen but is not noticeable during gameplay. Includes detectable battery pack.  The clip on the battery pack is broken but battery pack still stays on. No games included. $85 plus shipping.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / For Sale - Atari Lynx with Carrying Case & 15 Games]

This is for a nice Atari Lynx setup in carrying case bundle with 15 games:

Battle Wheels
Super Skweek
Shadow of the Beast
Steel Talons
Kung Food
Batman Returns
Stun Runner
Ishido The Way of Stones
Chips Challenge
Hydra
Checkered Flag
Shanghai
Tournament Cyberball
Dirty Larry Renegade Cop (with box and manual)
Ninja Gaiden

$65 plus shipping.

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Delete, please remove me:)]

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[Buy/Sell/Trade / For Sale - PC-Engine Duo-R with Box]

Ok guys, I have another system up for grabs.  This time is for a pc-engine duo-r with box and all hookups.  Systems is clean and is unmodded except for blue led  cd-rom access light, original led color was red.  Box have styrofoam but no manual or inserts.  $300 plus shipping.  I can add region mod and/or component video for extra.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Raffle Loose Daimakumura for Supergrafx Winner Tggodfrey!!!]

I just picked up a more complete and better condition copy of Daimakumura.  Looking to give my old loose copy to a good home.  Anybody is welcome to enter but you must have a supergrafx or plan to get one.



1.  Dicer
2.  BigusSchmuck
3.  Xelemente5x
4.  Elderbroom
5.  aslbozz
6.  JoshTurboTrollX-16
7.  roflmao
8.  tggodfrey

Edit: added entries

[Console Repair/Mod Center / So I have a "how to" video on PC-Engine Duo Component Vid install]

I received a request from a fellow turbob for some tips on making a custom 8-pin din to rca's component cable.  Well I finally got around to doing another component mod on a Duo and had my daughter help me record some of it.  The screen is flipped on about half the scenes.  I couldn't wait to do another component mod to record it again therefore I post the vid's as it is.  I hope this helps some of you.  I would also like some feedback.  I'm always looking for some new tips and tricks I can use:)

[Buy/Sell/Trade / FS - PC-Engine IFU Briefcase setup 2 controller 5 player Adapter]

Ok guys, I have another system for sale.  It's a pce ifu briefcase setup complete super system card, two controllers, a 5 player adapter, retrogamecave ac plug and a/v rca cable.  Ifu does show some yellowing.  System is unmodded.  Gears and laser on the cd-rom2 have been serviced.  $250 shipped within the USA.  I can add region mod for extra.

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[Buy/Sell/Trade / FS - PC-Engine GT in Box with manual]

Ok guys, here is another item I have for grabs.  For sale is a nice looking PC-Engine GT with box and manual. It has all new capacitors. Sounds are loud and pictures is bright and vivid.  Screen does have a few scratches but over all the unit is in great shape. Notice the pictures of the box. Box and unit have matching serial. Game shown not included. $200 plus shipping.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / PC-Engine Duo-R Region and Component Video modded]

Hey guys, just a heads up.  I'm finishing up a  Duo-r right now and will have it for sale soon like tonight.  This duo-r is region and component video modded (via din-8 & custom cable). Would like $400 shipped within the US.  Pictures forthcoming.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Raffle - Altered Beast CD-Rom2-Winner is EvilEvoIX!!!]

It's complete with case and manual.  I already have the hucard version.

1. Theclash603
2. Dicer
3. Nullity
4. Jtucci31
5. Jibbajaba
6. JKM
7. Toymachine78
8.  The Oldman
9. jlued686
10. BigusSchmuck
11. duo_r
12. SplatterTrigger
13. EvilEvoIX
14. Csgx1
15. warpig227

[Console Repair/Mod Center / PC-Engine Duo with bad laser motor]

I just finished recapping a pc-engine duo and the disc still doesn't spin.  Tested the motor that moves the laser with AA battery, sure enough it doesn't work.  Anybody happen to have a spare one or know where I can get one?  I had one spare but gave it to someone that need one a while back.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / MGC Fundraising Sale Turboexpress with Box]

For sale is a boxed Turboexpress in great condition.  It has all new caps so everything works great.  Include manual.  Would like $200 plus shipping.  Box is in pretty fair condition I would say.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / For Sale Original model Sharp x68000]

Hey guys, I'm looking to rise some cash quick for my trip to MGC.  So here is the first item I have to sale.

It's the original model sharp x68000.  Secondary drive doesn't clamp otherwise everything else works great.  It has the original caps but there are no issues with sound or graphic or anything like that.  I already have a compact model so I don't really need this one.  $175 plus shipping.

Includes
Fantasy Zone with box & manual
Twin bee
Human68k disks
Three manuals

No controller or keyboard

[Buy/Sell/Trade / FS-Turbo Duo Fully Recapped and Old School Pushbutton Region Mod (Sold)]

I will have a turbo duo for sale pretty soon. $275 shipped with all hook-ups. I can add component video output for another $75. 

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Looking for this switch for the cd-rom3]

Hey guys, I'm looking for this switch for the cd-rom2. Give me a shout if you have one:)

[Buy/Sell/Trade / FS - IFU with CD-Rom2 Super System Card (SOLD)]

Here is an extra ifu setup I have for sale for $135 shipped within the US. Comes with the CD-Rom2 unit, super system card and retrogamecave ac adapter.  I serviced and regreased the cd-rom unit myself and it is fully functional without missing a beat.  Some scuff marks on the cd-rom unit.   IFU doesn't have the lid. 

[Console Repair/Mod Center / Street Fighter Hucard with garbled graphics]

Got a hucard that displaying garbled graphics. I tried cleaning the contact and lifted them but doesn't help. It would used to sometime loads fine but not any more. Doesn't matter what systems I try it on, it shows the same results.

[Buy/Sell/Trade / Looking for the green power switch for the Turboexpress/PCE-GT]

I just resurrected a TE I picked up from eBay a while ago. It was missing all the screws and the green power switch. Now I need the green power switch. If any of you have a spare TE I can salvage from, please let me know. Worst case if I can't find a replacement, I'll just install another power switch that's easily accessible. Thanks