Impressive. I think this could be Final Soldier. But this is only because I remember some clouds in either this game or Soldier Blade from screenshots.
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@GTV reviews the Cosmic Fantasy 1-2 Switch collection by Edia, provides examples of the poor English editing/localization work. It's much worse for CF1. Rated "D" for disappointment, finding that TurboGrafx CF2 is better & while CF1's the real draw, Edia screwed it up... |
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#252
Off-Topic / Re: Draw a game with MS Paint quiz
01/24/2018, 12:59 AM
Guys, please guess only one game at a time. Otherwise it would be way too easy to just post a list of games and hope the right one is among them.
For other operating systems, just choose whatever program that you think mimics MS paint the most. However: No Photoshop, no Gimp, please.
Gypsy, you're spot on with Perfect Dark. The pic shows the inner corridors of Area 51, Joanna is equipped with a Dragon assault rifle. Please draw the next pic.
For other operating systems, just choose whatever program that you think mimics MS paint the most. However: No Photoshop, no Gimp, please.
Gypsy, you're spot on with Perfect Dark. The pic shows the inner corridors of Area 51, Joanna is equipped with a Dragon assault rifle. Please draw the next pic.
#253
Off-Topic / Re: Draw a game with MS Paint quiz
01/23/2018, 04:35 PM
Just guess what it is and don't be shy to draw something once you got confirmed. Doesn't matter if what is drawn looks like a pile of poo pixels, as long as others can decipher what game it could be.
#254
Off-Topic / Draw a game with MS Paint quiz
01/23/2018, 03:50 PM
Guess the game and draw the next one. Simple.
EDIT: Seemingly not simple enough for you guys, so here are the rules:
1st RULE: You do not talk about Draw a game with MS Paint quiz.
2nd RULE: You DO NOT talk about Draw a game with MS Paint quiz.
3rd RULE: If someone says "stop" or goes limp, taps out the fight is over.
4th RULE: Forget about rule 3.
5th RULE: One quiz at a time.
6th RULE: Only ONE guess at a time per post by every participant.
7th RULE: If somebody mentions several games within the same post, only the first guess will be entered.
8th RULE: No shirts, no shoes.
9th RULE: Quizzes will go on as long as they have to.
10th RULE: The first participant who guesses the correct game wins.
11th RULE: If you win a quiz at Draw a game with MS Paint quiz, you HAVE to draw a new game.
EDIT: Seemingly not simple enough for you guys, so here are the rules:
1st RULE: You do not talk about Draw a game with MS Paint quiz.
2nd RULE: You DO NOT talk about Draw a game with MS Paint quiz.
3rd RULE: If someone says "stop" or goes limp, taps out the fight is over.
4th RULE: Forget about rule 3.
5th RULE: One quiz at a time.
6th RULE: Only ONE guess at a time per post by every participant.
7th RULE: If somebody mentions several games within the same post, only the first guess will be entered.
8th RULE: No shirts, no shoes.
9th RULE: Quizzes will go on as long as they have to.
10th RULE: The first participant who guesses the correct game wins.
11th RULE: If you win a quiz at Draw a game with MS Paint quiz, you HAVE to draw a new game.
#256
PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: What is a good pc engine controller?
01/23/2018, 01:30 AM
Another word on the Hori PC Fighting Commander 6-button controller. On mine, the soft plastic of the cord has started to desintegrate, by leaving a sticky residue. No matter how good you clean it, it will become sticky again after a few months.
This is pretty similar to the synthetic rubber overmoldings of screwdrivers, power tools and other devices such as computer mice and the Sony Dualshock 3 joystick rubber caps. Some of them will become awfully sticky to touch over time, others just last dry.
Good thing the cord on that controller is rather generic, I will replace it.
This is pretty similar to the synthetic rubber overmoldings of screwdrivers, power tools and other devices such as computer mice and the Sony Dualshock 3 joystick rubber caps. Some of them will become awfully sticky to touch over time, others just last dry.
Good thing the cord on that controller is rather generic, I will replace it.
#257
PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: What is a good pc engine controller?
01/22/2018, 01:15 PM
The regular CoreGrafx and TurboDuo pads give me a slightly hurting left thumb after playing some hectic shooters. Still, I like them much better than the Genesis 3-button controllers. Having adjustable turbo switches is a must for games like Gradius. Concave buttons are not my thing for long sessions, but they do the job well enough.
I haven't spent enough time with the Avenue 3 pad yet to make any conclusion about it. Being able to map button III to select or start is useful for Blazing Lazers. Otherwise anything I said about so far about the regular controllers applies to it, too.
The Hori PC Fighting Commander is a quite nice 6-button controller. I've got to spend some more time with it, but I think the strictly cross-shaped D-pad and convex buttons are pleasant to operate. Sometimes I wish you could configure your button placement freely, e.g. like putting the II and I buttons in the places were the SNES controller's Y and B buttons are. Also, having no shoulder buttons with this shape of controller still freaks me out in a funny way. What you can not do is map button III to select or start, if I remember correctly - I've got to double check this tonight.
I haven't spent enough time with the Avenue 3 pad yet to make any conclusion about it. Being able to map button III to select or start is useful for Blazing Lazers. Otherwise anything I said about so far about the regular controllers applies to it, too.
The Hori PC Fighting Commander is a quite nice 6-button controller. I've got to spend some more time with it, but I think the strictly cross-shaped D-pad and convex buttons are pleasant to operate. Sometimes I wish you could configure your button placement freely, e.g. like putting the II and I buttons in the places were the SNES controller's Y and B buttons are. Also, having no shoulder buttons with this shape of controller still freaks me out in a funny way. What you can not do is map button III to select or start, if I remember correctly - I've got to double check this tonight.
#258
PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: UK Console power supply's on a PCE Duo
01/22/2018, 11:26 AM
I had both a linear lab power supply as well as the switching power supply mentioned earlier on my Duo and couldn't spot any difference.
Mind you that both the lab supply as well as the switching supply were oversized for the job.
I wouldn't be surprised if some cheaply made miniature supplies have the potential to introduce visible or hearable noise, regardless if switched or linear, each in their own way.
I wish there would be more namebrand manufacturers for the small universal switching supplies. When searching on the web, often times you'll just find the usual bunch of strikingly similar looking models just with different off-brand names attached. I'd even pay some premium if I am garantueed to get my hands on a wallwart switcher that neither does introduce noticeable signal noise into the attached device, neither annoy you with humming or chirping sounds emitted from the supply itself.
And no, I don't mean this in an Audiophile esoteric snakeoil way, fuck those guys.
All I want is a product that is guaranteed not to suck.
Mind you that both the lab supply as well as the switching supply were oversized for the job.
I wouldn't be surprised if some cheaply made miniature supplies have the potential to introduce visible or hearable noise, regardless if switched or linear, each in their own way.
I wish there would be more namebrand manufacturers for the small universal switching supplies. When searching on the web, often times you'll just find the usual bunch of strikingly similar looking models just with different off-brand names attached. I'd even pay some premium if I am garantueed to get my hands on a wallwart switcher that neither does introduce noticeable signal noise into the attached device, neither annoy you with humming or chirping sounds emitted from the supply itself.
And no, I don't mean this in an Audiophile esoteric snakeoil way, fuck those guys.
All I want is a product that is guaranteed not to suck.
#259
PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: UK Console power supply's on a PCE Duo
01/22/2018, 01:28 AM
I didn't know about these tip adaptors, thanks for mentioning these and providing a link.
#260
Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: [Fixed] Turbo Duo doesn't power up
01/22/2018, 01:25 AM
Thanks, yes it is.
I've got some thin styrene sheet around that I will use to isolate the metal shield against the underside of the PCB.
Also, I will replace the stiff wires of the RGB mod with more flexible ones, hopefully this will help reducing stress on the components and less wires being ripped off whenever the console gets opened.
I've got some thin styrene sheet around that I will use to isolate the metal shield against the underside of the PCB.
Also, I will replace the stiff wires of the RGB mod with more flexible ones, hopefully this will help reducing stress on the components and less wires being ripped off whenever the console gets opened.
#261
Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: [Fixed] Turbo Duo doesn't power up
01/21/2018, 04:48 PM
Well, once the plastic case is closed, there's a short again.
I'll investigate.
I'll investigate.
#262
PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: UK Console power supply's on a PCE Duo
01/21/2018, 02:32 PM
Since I have trouble to recover my adjustable power supply brick that I had shown above, I'm thinking about getting a small dedicated supply for my Turbo Duo.
10 V supplys are rather scarce. Will 9 V / 1.3 A (12 W) be fine? Those are more common. I can replace the tip with one that fits my Duo.
10 V supplys are rather scarce. Will 9 V / 1.3 A (12 W) be fine? Those are more common. I can replace the tip with one that fits my Duo.
#263
Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Turbo Duo doesn't power up
01/21/2018, 01:29 PM
I managed to resolder that red capacitor. Luckily, I didn't need a botch wire, I just needed to carefully scrape the PCB surface to get enough copper surface for the leg to attach.
Then, I put some paper between the PCB and the bottom metal shield, to prevent accidental shorts. I haven't replaced the voltage regulators yet.
The power supply now shows 10 V and a current draw of 0.45 amps.
Probing on to the fuse shows 9 V. There must be a 1 V loss somewhere between the power connector and the fuse. What the...
Still, probing around the board, including the voltage regulators, shows a voltage of 5 V. Bang on! Both regulators are getting slightly warm, but not hot. Probing the AV output shows voltage on the pins. Could it be...?
Needless to say, I couldn't wait to connect my Turbo Duo to the TV. Still powered by the lab supply, where the hell is my dedicated power adaptor brick? I've got no idea.
As you can see, the console has been brought back to life, and I spent some time playing Gradius and Peach Boy.
Thanks again to all you guys for your support and giving me confidence. You rock.
Final thoughts:
When putting the PCB back into the case, I'll have to see if there's any unwanted contact between the metal shield and some component legs sticking out.
Then, I put some paper between the PCB and the bottom metal shield, to prevent accidental shorts. I haven't replaced the voltage regulators yet.
The power supply now shows 10 V and a current draw of 0.45 amps.
Probing on to the fuse shows 9 V. There must be a 1 V loss somewhere between the power connector and the fuse. What the...
Still, probing around the board, including the voltage regulators, shows a voltage of 5 V. Bang on! Both regulators are getting slightly warm, but not hot. Probing the AV output shows voltage on the pins. Could it be...?
Needless to say, I couldn't wait to connect my Turbo Duo to the TV. Still powered by the lab supply, where the hell is my dedicated power adaptor brick? I've got no idea.
As you can see, the console has been brought back to life, and I spent some time playing Gradius and Peach Boy.
Thanks again to all you guys for your support and giving me confidence. You rock.
Final thoughts:
When putting the PCB back into the case, I'll have to see if there's any unwanted contact between the metal shield and some component legs sticking out.
#264
PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Shoutbox
01/19/2018, 09:54 AM
I don't want
anybody else
When I think about Ark
And touch myself
anybody else
When I think about Ark
And touch myself
#265
Off-Topic / Re: Idiot of the month January 2018
01/19/2018, 08:04 AM
I have strong doubts there'll ever be such an interview.
Unless I'm proven wrong.
Unless I'm proven wrong.
#266
Off-Topic / Re: Idiot of the month January 2018
01/19/2018, 12:35 AM
The thing with Japjac is that he repeatedly steals content which he then advertises as his "own" on his website and other forums. E.g. when he stole the Capcom CPS changer pics and information from NFG and tried to sell it to another website as "his" article, completely with added Japjac watermarks. The other time, he advertised X68000 HDD image files as his own, while he just copied them from other people from the NFG forums who originally put the images together. Funny enough, Japjac tried to advertise them on these very same forums, as if nobody would think there's something fishy going on.
So I won't trust anything Japjac says, more often he is just a copycat with an asshole attitude.
So I won't trust anything Japjac says, more often he is just a copycat with an asshole attitude.
#267
Off-Topic / Re: Idiot of the month January 2018
01/18/2018, 01:22 PM
Hahaha!
Gentlemen, make your time.
For great justice.
Gentlemen, make your time.
For great justice.
#268
Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Turbo Duo doesn't power up
01/18/2018, 10:47 AM
Just one of the issues so far. It might have gotten loose due to repeated disassembly, just as with that one red rectangular cap near the CD-rom drive. The left leg of the red cap lifted some copper from the PCB, I'll have to do a botch wire fix to the next available contact point.
I haven't tried powering up the console in the meantime yet, though.
I haven't tried powering up the console in the meantime yet, though.
#269
Off-Topic / Re: Idiot of the month January 2018
01/18/2018, 10:18 AM
At the time being, it's 4:1 for Trump against diarrhea. This means Trump is four times worse than screaming shits.
Quote from: Nulltard on 01/18/2018, 07:35 AMNeed more options. I really wanted to vote for my cat, who overeats and then pukes everywhere. Fucking idiot.How about you creating the poll for next month once we're in February? I'm sure you've got lots of great ideas besides your cat.
#271
Off-Topic / Idiot of the month January 2018
01/18/2018, 02:28 AM
Yesss, another poll. Make it monthly!
#272
General Gaming / Re: Nintendo Switch Thread (previously NX)
01/18/2018, 12:13 AMQuote from: Mathius on 08/29/2017, 10:53 PMSame to me waaaay back with the PC version. That final boss is a bitch. Difficulty-wise, it is out of place compared to the rest of the game, which is why it harms the overall experience.Quote from: guest on 08/29/2017, 08:36 PMCave Story was really great on the Switch. So many choices for soundtracks and it controlled really well. Plus it's getting (or already has gotten) updates for 2p mode and a few other things. Though, I'm still stuck on the final boss.I've been stuck on the final boss in the original Cave Story on my Wii for nearly eight years! He's a bastard and the devs should've dialed the difficulty back on him some.
I also played the alternate route (where you do not pick up a certain item, to alter the story), still no luck.
#274
Off-Topic / Re: Tits or Ass?
01/16/2018, 08:43 AMQuote from: SiberianSpForces on 11/29/2017, 11:49 PMBetter contribute, for science!Above: 10 points to Griffindor.
http://www.primecurves.com/jaime-changing-in-the-bathroom/6.jpg
She calls herself K-A-N-A. I've met her twice on conventions. Initially performing cute cosplays, she eventually moved to suggestive photography similar to the Japanese gravure idol style. The pic I chose to show is from an intermediate period.
#275
PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Super SD System 3
01/16/2018, 06:22 AM
Quote from: tbone3969 on 01/15/2018, 09:24 PM(...) some Fatal Fury 2 (...) how the shadows look under the characters in battle. They look weird on my RGB converter to HDMI on my LCD. (...)Please watch this:
#276
Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Turbo Duo doesn't power up
01/15/2018, 04:43 PM
One of the circular tantalum caps in the lower left area was missing contact to the black botch wire. Resoldered it.
#277
Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Turbo Duo doesn't power up
01/15/2018, 12:25 PM
Today I ordered a pair of voltage regulators. In the meantime, I'll check the tantalum caps for shorts as suggested.
#278
Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Turbo Duo doesn't power up
01/15/2018, 12:43 AM
Thanks to both of you. I'll check for those faults as well, didn't know about that before.
#279
Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Turbo Duo doesn't power up
01/14/2018, 12:33 PM
Thanks! I'll do this ASAP. I'll also resolder that red capacitor.
I'll then start testing if the current draw and voltages are back to normal behaviour on the console.
If everything is alright and the console has come back to life, I'll do these things:
- Resolder the RGB mod with flexible leads.
- Use a modern RGB amp circuit with jailbar fix etc.
- Fuck that sloppy DIN video connector. I'll replace it with a SUB D 9-pin connector straight at the back of the console as per GameSX instructions.
- Get my hands on an old analog oscilloscope (a.k.a. "the brick") to troubleshoot the CD-Rom drive.
Thanks for stopping by. Keep your dick in a vice.
I'll then start testing if the current draw and voltages are back to normal behaviour on the console.
If everything is alright and the console has come back to life, I'll do these things:
- Resolder the RGB mod with flexible leads.
- Use a modern RGB amp circuit with jailbar fix etc.
- Fuck that sloppy DIN video connector. I'll replace it with a SUB D 9-pin connector straight at the back of the console as per GameSX instructions.
- Get my hands on an old analog oscilloscope (a.k.a. "the brick") to troubleshoot the CD-Rom drive.
Thanks for stopping by. Keep your dick in a vice.
#280
Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Turbo Duo doesn't power up
01/14/2018, 11:18 AM
Gentlemen, welcome back to the shop.
If you guys have any advice, even for the really obvious things, I'd be very thankful!
The current setup:
BM 235 connected in series between power supply and Turbo Duo for measuring current. Fluke 12E+ connected in parallel to measure voltage between Duo's ground and some points on the Duo's PCB. Please note the CD-Rom cables are currently not attached. The unit has beed recapped by somebody who I can vouch for that he knows what he's doing. The RGB mod and the region switch however look rather amateurish to me and have been done by the previous owner. Pic taken with the power supply being turned off.
Adjustable power supply. Able to deliver up to 15 V at 3 amps. Pic taken at no load.
A closer look at the power connector.
Let's flip the power switch to ON.
Mhm... that left power regulator is getting pretty hot. The right one stays cold as ice.
No wonder. That darn thing is trying to pull 2 amps. What the fuck.
Look at the power supply to confirm what the DMM is saying. Yep, that's 20 Watts of angry pixies dancing merrily around the circuit.
Let's measure the voltage on the leftmost pin of the left power regulator.
8.5 V. I don't know if this is good or bad.
Oh well. Let's flip the power switch to OFF and examine the PCB.
Look at that component. I guess that's some cap which is a little bit "how-are-you-doing"? Or is he trying to say "look mommy, I can stand on one leg!"?
The underside of the PCB. The wires for the RGB mod are actually stiff single core wires instead of proper flexible multi core ones. I guess I'll have to replace them sooner than later.
A look at the soldering joints of that mischievious voltage regulator.
Addendum:
Some shop humor.
One ruler to rule them all!
If you guys have any advice, even for the really obvious things, I'd be very thankful!
The current setup:
BM 235 connected in series between power supply and Turbo Duo for measuring current. Fluke 12E+ connected in parallel to measure voltage between Duo's ground and some points on the Duo's PCB. Please note the CD-Rom cables are currently not attached. The unit has beed recapped by somebody who I can vouch for that he knows what he's doing. The RGB mod and the region switch however look rather amateurish to me and have been done by the previous owner. Pic taken with the power supply being turned off.
Adjustable power supply. Able to deliver up to 15 V at 3 amps. Pic taken at no load.
A closer look at the power connector.
Let's flip the power switch to ON.
Mhm... that left power regulator is getting pretty hot. The right one stays cold as ice.
No wonder. That darn thing is trying to pull 2 amps. What the fuck.
Look at the power supply to confirm what the DMM is saying. Yep, that's 20 Watts of angry pixies dancing merrily around the circuit.
Let's measure the voltage on the leftmost pin of the left power regulator.
8.5 V. I don't know if this is good or bad.
Oh well. Let's flip the power switch to OFF and examine the PCB.
Look at that component. I guess that's some cap which is a little bit "how-are-you-doing"? Or is he trying to say "look mommy, I can stand on one leg!"?
The underside of the PCB. The wires for the RGB mod are actually stiff single core wires instead of proper flexible multi core ones. I guess I'll have to replace them sooner than later.
A look at the soldering joints of that mischievious voltage regulator.
Addendum:
Some shop humor.
One ruler to rule them all!
#281
General Gaming / Re: Need some dreamcast vga connection help
01/12/2018, 01:51 AMQuote from: jperryss on 01/11/2018, 06:01 PM... other than requiring some extra force to insert into the back ... It's a tight fit ... probably won't unplug it too often ...looks really goodI'm a pervert.
#282
PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Fuck PCEworks :)
01/12/2018, 01:49 AM
I'd suggest having a read in some of the other PCEworks related threads. There was already lots of talk.
#283
Off-Topic / Re: does anybody know what this dragon is?
01/11/2018, 12:43 AM
Puff. Definitely Puff.
#284
PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Shoutbox
01/10/2018, 10:56 AM
The Collectard 'The Complete PC Engine FX Collector's Guide' Ron Jeremy Interview blog post place mark: @Psycho Nulltard
Letter post only.
No PMs, please
Letter post only.
No PMs, please
#286
PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Shoutbox
01/10/2018, 02:07 AM
Bwahahaha!
EDIT: I meant intimidate, but I leave that post as it is for the lulz.
EDIT: I meant intimidate, but I leave that post as it is for the lulz.
#287
PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Shoutbox
01/09/2018, 04:47 PM
Quote from: Gredler on 01/09/2018, 02:24 PMYou make a good point, I could easily see this being said by ark,I want him to do this, take pics and use them to intimate new PCEFX members via PM.
"GLUED A BUNCH OF GEARS TO MY COCK SO I CAN FUCK YOU STEAMPUNK STYLE"
#288
PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Shoutbox
01/09/2018, 10:26 AM
LOOK OUT HERE COMES THE CUM TRUCK
Edit: Seriously though, when I read Arkhan's posts, I often have to think of the Yelling Bird.
Edit: Seriously though, when I read Arkhan's posts, I often have to think of the Yelling Bird.
#289
Off-Topic / Re: What are you currently listening to?
01/09/2018, 04:14 AM
Ryuchi Sakamoto: Merry Christmas Mr LawrenceWhen I heard it for the first time on the radio, I mistook it for something made by Joe Hisaishi for Studio Ghibli or maybe Takeshi Kitano. Then I began research and found out it was a soundtrack done for the 1983 film Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence, starring David Bowie and Sakamoto (Yellow Magic Orchestra) himself. Also, there's even Takeshi Kitano acting in that film. Talk about pleasant surprises.
I watched the movie on Blu-ray last week and it left quite an impression on me.
I watched the movie on Blu-ray last week and it left quite an impression on me.
#290
PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Arcade Card Duo on regular PCE
01/09/2018, 04:04 AM
Quote from: waiwainl on 01/08/2018, 03:29 PMIn my enthusiastic mood I purchased GINGA FUKEI DENSETSU SAPPHIREOut of curiosity, is it an original disc?
*dun dun duuun*
#293
Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Reproduction DUO card doors now avalible!
01/07/2018, 09:22 AM
About pricing, a wild guess of mine, aside from what NecroPhile has yet mentioned, I'd also factor in raw material, size of the print and printing time.
Browsing Shapeways for 3D printed products gives a good feeling for pricing.
Browsing Shapeways for 3D printed products gives a good feeling for pricing.
#294
PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Shoutbox
01/05/2018, 12:38 PM
Quote from: Psycho Arkhan on 01/05/2018, 01:33 AMI HAVE A BELLYBUTTONMy bellybutton is bigger than yours. And it WORKS.
#295
Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Turbo Duo doesn't power up
01/04/2018, 04:19 PM
Rookie mistake. Before measuring, I should have flipped the power switch on the Duo.
D'oh.
Well... There are still some odd things going on that I need to sort out before continuing with the repair work. I'll let you know then.
D'oh.
Well... There are still some odd things going on that I need to sort out before continuing with the repair work. I'll let you know then.
#296
PCE/TG-16|CD/SGX Discussion / Re: Shoutbox
01/04/2018, 04:14 PM
My better half is playing Twilight Princess, while I'm playing Repair-That-Duo.
#297
Off-Topic / Re: Donald Trump Thread aka End of Days
01/04/2018, 10:20 AM
Trump twitters today:
"I am number one keyboard warrior. Deal with it!"
"I am number one keyboard warrior. Deal with it!"
#298
Buy/Sell/Trade / Re: Double Post sorry
01/03/2018, 01:10 PM
It happens to all of us from time to time...
#300
Console Repair/Mod Center / Re: Turbo Duo doesn't power up
01/03/2018, 04:30 AM
Blast from the past.
In the meantime, I upgraded the electronics equipment of my hobby room to a Weller WS-81 soldering station, a Voltcraft LPS1153 15V/3A adjustable lab power supply and two DMMs (EEVblog Brymen BM 235 and Fluke 12E+). Makes working on electronical doodads much more pleasant than before.
Last night, I started troubleshooting on my Duo again. I set the power supply to 10V and limited the current to 1A max, and hooked it up to the Duo's power input.
I double-checked the voltage and current flow by hooking up one of the DMMs in parallel and the other one in series. Voltage was fine, but there was no current flow shown, neither on the lab power supply nor on the DMM.
Then I unhooked one of the DMMs to check for voltage between GND and some points on the Duo's PCB. The fuse was fine, it showed 10 V DC. However, the power regulators did not show any voltage. They weren't heating up, too.
Strange. I will go deeper into troubleshooting in the next days.
In the meantime, I upgraded the electronics equipment of my hobby room to a Weller WS-81 soldering station, a Voltcraft LPS1153 15V/3A adjustable lab power supply and two DMMs (EEVblog Brymen BM 235 and Fluke 12E+). Makes working on electronical doodads much more pleasant than before.
Last night, I started troubleshooting on my Duo again. I set the power supply to 10V and limited the current to 1A max, and hooked it up to the Duo's power input.
I double-checked the voltage and current flow by hooking up one of the DMMs in parallel and the other one in series. Voltage was fine, but there was no current flow shown, neither on the lab power supply nor on the DMM.
Then I unhooked one of the DMMs to check for voltage between GND and some points on the Duo's PCB. The fuse was fine, it showed 10 V DC. However, the power regulators did not show any voltage. They weren't heating up, too.
Strange. I will go deeper into troubleshooting in the next days.