Questions that do not deserve a thread

[phase3]

what cheat device did i just buy? it has one less ridge on the side than the typical action replay cart.
it was listed as a region free device, so as long as it has that function i'll be pleased.

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is it this?



because, if so, i should immediately cancel, right?

here is the description of the item as it appears in the listing:

"REGION FREE DEVICE SS GOLDEN FINGER V2 1998 CARTRIDGE SEGA SATUEN ACTION REPLAY!!
Actual item pictured.
Recently tested!
From smoke free and pet free home."

[Einzelherz]

Looks like a Saturn action replay/ram cart.

[phase3]

actually, after looking around a bit, i am almost positive this is an official memory expansion cart and i just got ripped off. just goes to prove what i already knew: don't get on ebay when tipsy.

[BazookaBen]

Well now you'll have a second back up for your Saturn game saves.

[Ed Oscuro]

Not a question, but a couple links that might prove useful:
http://electronicdesign.com/blog/findin ... lete-parts

[BlackStealth08]

So last night my friend wanted to play the Sega Genesis. He plugs some random power adapter into it and next thing I know it's hissing and smoke it coming out the back. I figured it was a blown capacitor but when I opened up the console I could not see any blown caps. It's a Model 1 HD graphics genesis.

The console is rated for
INPUT: 120V 60Hz 35W
OUTPUT: 9V - 1.2 Amp (1602-1: 10V - 1.2 Amp)

The console was given
INPUT:AC 120V 60Hz 50W
OUTPUT:AC 24V 1.25 amp

yeah a lethal dosage. So would this permanently kill the console or would it be repairable?

[CkRtech]

The console was given
INPUT:AC 120V 60Hz 50W
OUTPUT:AC 24V 1.25 amp

Well, hopefully it blew your voltage regulators and that was that. It is possible that the regulators could have handled 24V DC (and heated up your city in the process), but giving them 24V AC had to be a lot of fun.

The model 1 power input (for all models prior to VA7) is a little board that sits on a post at the back of the unit. Did you unscrew that and turn it over? I can't remember if there are components on it. From there, it should eventually hit the voltage regulators bolted to the large heat sink. What do those look like?

[BlackStealth08]

The console was given
INPUT:AC 120V 60Hz 50W
OUTPUT:AC 24V 1.25 amp

Well, hopefully it blew your voltage regulators and that was that. It is possible that the regulators could have handled 24V DC (and heated up your city in the process), but giving them 24V AC had to be a lot of fun.

The model 1 power input (for all models prior to VA7) is a little board that sits on a post at the back of the unit. Did you unscrew that and turn it over? I can't remember if there are components on it. From there, it should eventually hit the voltage regulators bolted to the large heat sink. What do those look like?

Well none of the capacitors appear to be ruptured I can't see anything any residue or leakage on the board what so ever. The voltage regulators are covered in a white residue no idea what it is or if it is naturally there. Oh and I removed the heatsink.

A quick album of the board. http://imgur.com/a/vK9ml

I was also told that the genesis can take AC but the out put has to be DC. AC overtime can cause problems with the console.

[CkRtech]

Well none of the capacitors appear to be ruptured I can't see anything any residue or leakage on the board what so ever. The voltage regulators are covered in a white residue no idea what it is or if it is naturally there. Oh and I removed the heatsink.

A quick album of the board. http://imgur.com/a/vK9ml

I was also told that the genesis can take AC but the out put has to be DC. AC overtime can cause problems with the console.

The white residue is thermal compound used for good connection to the heatsink. Do you have a multimeter? You can power the board and see if you are getting any output from the voltage regulators. Check the input legs on the regulators too to see if anything is getting past your input DC port and power switch. If the regulators are both outputting something way off from 5V, replace them. If they aren't outputting anything...check the input voltage legs and see if they are getting roughly the output voltage from your proper AC/DC power brick.

[BlackStealth08]

Well none of the capacitors appear to be ruptured I can't see anything any residue or leakage on the board what so ever. The voltage regulators are covered in a white residue no idea what it is or if it is naturally there. Oh and I removed the heatsink.

A quick album of the board. http://imgur.com/a/vK9ml

I was also told that the genesis can take AC but the out put has to be DC. AC overtime can cause problems with the console.

The white residue is thermal compound used for good connection to the heatsink. Do you have a multimeter? You can power the board and see if you are getting any output from the voltage regulators. Check the input legs on the regulators too to see if anything is getting past your input DC port and power switch. If the regulators are both outputting something way off from 5V, replace them. If they aren't outputting anything...check the input voltage legs and see if they are getting roughly the output voltage from your proper AC/DC power brick.

I figured it was. Well I ordered a power adapter online for the Genesis Model #MK-1601. Until than I don't have the proper power supply for the console. Thank you for the help. I'll get back to you sometime.

But my main concern is what would have caused the smoke. It was coming out of the rear on the right but there doesn't seem to be any blown caps.

[CkRtech]

Any of you guys have a good source for Playstation multi-AV plugs (cable side) be they new old stock, 3d printed, or a recommendation for 3rd party cable to use for cannibalization?

[RaidenViper]

I recently picked up a Japanese Mega Drive 1 without any wires. I already have video cable and controller, but need a new power supply.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SEGA-CD-MegaDri ... 2a344b2350
Would something like this be safe to use on my console? I would prefer to use a new third party power supply without using a stepdown converter.

console spec:
Model no: HAA-2510
Rating: 13w

Would really appreciate the help!

[Fudoh]

Power supplies for Mega Drive systems are really easy to pick up. The original ones had either 9V or 10V (both versions exist) with roughly 1.2A. If you get a switching power supply (like the pictured one), make it 1.5A or higher to be on the safe side.

And don't order from HK, but get one locally.

And to anwer your question: it doesn't matter if you got a European or American or Japanese MD/Genesis unit. They're all the same when it comes to the PSU requirements.

[RaidenViper]

Power supplies for Mega Drive systems are really easy to pick up. The original ones had either 9V or 10V (both versions exist) with roughly 1.2A. If you get a switching power supply (like the pictured one), make it 1.5A or higher to be on the safe side.

And don't order from HK, but get one locally.

And to anwer your question: it doesn't matter if you got a European or American or Japanese MD/Genesis unit. They're all the same when it comes to the PSU requirements.

Thanks. Btw I actually already have a multi power supply that I use for my Super Famicom and PAL Mega Drive 1.
This: http://i.imgur.com/VcZp97f.jpg

Would it be fine to just use that one?

[Fudoh]

Can you select the output voltage ? Otherwise I don't really understand what DC 10-12V means.

But in short: if it works with your SFC or PAL MD1, then it will work your japanese MD1 as well.

[RaidenViper]

Can you select the output voltage ? Otherwise I don't really understand what DC 10-12V means.

No I can't change it manually. Maybe it means that it does the switching automatically? anyway it have worked fine on my PAL mega drive for years without any issues.

Just tested. it works! Thanks for your help

[redcage]

Hi all ! I am thinking of getting a PAL Playstation 1 SCPH-1002. (Mostly due to the fact that it runs off 220-240V which is great for where I am at)

The console has been modded to be region Free. My question is, does a JP21 RGB cable works with this console as the cables I own are JP21s. Or does it have to be a PAL Scart Cable?

If it's PAL Scart only, I will likely to just be picking up this console just to dismantle the power supply and put it into an incoming NTSC Playstation 1 SCPH-1001.

Thanks!

[Fudoh]

My question is, does a JP21 RGB cable works with this console

yes, it does.

[Magicalbottle]

hey all, I'm going to buy some speakers for my PVM2130QM. They are rated 8 ohm as the PVM manual says, but are nominal 50 W DN and music 80 W DIN. These aren't going to damage my PVM are they?

[Fudoh]

that seems way to hungry for the amp built into the PVM. Do you know the ratings of the original "add-on" speakers ?

[Fudoh]

found it. Sony SS X6A have 7 watt per speaker, so I assume that the internal amp doesn't have more than 10 watts per channel. Connecting a 50W box won't hurt it, but the volume will be too low.

[Magicalbottle]

found it. Sony SS X6A have 7 watt per speaker, so I assume that the internal amp doesn't have more than 10 watts per channel. Connecting a 50W box won't hurt it, but the volume will be too low.

thanks for the info! I guess I will need the original speakers after all...

[Fudoh]

Or just use any active speakers instead.

[Magicalbottle]

Or just use any active speakers instead.

thanks man, do you have any recommendatons? I'm getting kinda tired of hunting for PVM speakers to be honest..

[Fudoh]

thanks man, do you have any recommendatons?

no, totally depends on your budget and your taste in design... I recently saw (or heard) the M-Audio AV32 a friend's place. Quite nice for their price and very classic design.

[Smashbro29]

I recently got fightcade (http://www.fightcade.com/) and while the scanline options were really nice using them in fullscreen caused the size of the gameplay to be much smaller. Is that fixable?

[redcage]

My question is, does a JP21 RGB cable works with this console

yes, it does.

Thanks! I will get the console!

[zakruowrath]

I have a question. So I finally got back a Sega Master System for a decent price and bought and RGB cable for it and the colours are very beautiful and vibrant. However, I noticed there's vertical lines running down the entire picture. And it's not just on cart games, the internal Snail Maze shows it as well. I did plug composite into the XRGB mini and other than looking horrible, there's no lines what so ever in it, same with plugging it directly into my TV. Could it be the sync booster since it's a "Boosted CSYNC" cable? I did try another RGB Genesis cable with the 32x Genesis 1 to Genesis 2 adapter on it and got the same result.

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m137 ... iaimht.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m137 ... oouadi.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m137 ... upwqou.jpg

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m137 ... 48cvqn.jpg

[Fudoh]

That's the same jailbar problem the Mega Drive has, isn't it ? I don't have SMS experience, but I think the system offers composite video and sync output. Do you know which one your SMS RGB cables uses ? I assume using the sync output would minimize the jailbars - same as on the Mega Drive.

[zakruowrath]

That's the same jailbar problem the Mega Drive has, isn't it ? I don't have SMS experience, but I think the system offers composite video and sync output. Do you know which one your SMS RGB cables uses ? I assume using the sync output would minimize the jailbars - same as on the Mega Drive.

The Master System has the same output as the Mega Drive model one as far as I know being it's the same 8 pin din.

Here's the cable I got:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/161639540959?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT

I looked at my Mega Drive 2 cable with my model 1 Mega Drive and it has very faint lines but nothing to the effect of the Master System and it's going through the 32x so I'm assuming that helps as well. I also plugged in the Master System cable to my Mega Drive model one and same thing, very faint vertical lines.

Maybe it's capacitors, I wouldn't doubt it. I've been meaning to get my Genesis/CD/32x all recapped and now maybe my Master System.