Dreamcast advanced controller board - New rechargeable battery mod for Dreamcast

[Virtual Davey]

I removed the advance controller board. I found this lifted pad on the Dreamcast controller board. Am I screwed? Where's the 5V rail? If it is destroyed, I'd rather see if I can find another Dreamcast controller board for sale on eBay. I only have a single one left, and don't want to risk destroying that one too. EDIT: I found another lifted pad (second picture where the tool is under). I have another Dreamcast with a controller board that has no pads on it to lift. I might have been better off installing the advanced controller board to that one (last pic). Pictures:

[VEGETA]

well, looks like you were extra rough using the iron. too much heat can make it like this.

however, the solution is easy: see where the pads were connected in the first place and solder a wire instead to re-connect the 2 points. once you do that the board will return to function as it was before.

meaning, the pad connects between 2 points or more. get a wire and solder it between these points, simple as that.

the first image i think it is the pad for the fuse and 2nd one is the charging resistor. you could check the 5v pads which were under the capacitor you took off (left side of the ribbon connector).

good luck, we will help u until you finish.

[Virtual Davey]

I managed to reconnect the broken traces like you suggested. Everything is working flawlessly now. But I had a really rough time trying to fit the case on this Dreamcast with a working lid hatch. The Dreamcast I had done yesterday had the Nocturnal Fan with the replacement lid switch, so I didn't need to cut very much, didn't even have to cut any of the slider. But today's Dreamcast had it's stock fan and lid switch. Even following your tutorial, I just couldn't get the lid to fit correctly with a working lid switch. I additionally needed to cut a small corner off the slider as seen below. Now it opens/closes perfectly.
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[VEGETA]

Nice to read that you did this yourself and succeeded!

cutting the plastic is explained in my tutorial but sometimes you may need to do more, depending on your situation. very small issue which you also solved fantastically. I hope you enjoy

[rayik]

I removed the advance controller board. I found this lifted pad on the Dreamcast controller board. Am I screwed? Where's the 5V rail? If it is destroyed, I'd rather see if I can find another Dreamcast controller board for sale on eBay. I only have a single one left, and don't want to risk destroying that one too. EDIT: I found another lifted pad (second picture where the tool is under). I have another Dreamcast with a controller board that has no pads on it to lift. I might have been better off installing the advanced controller board to that one (last pic). Pictures:

EDIT: Sorry. Did not read the two posts under this. Glad you got it fixed.

It's fixable. I lifted 3 pads in installing the pins. Just flip the board over and see what it connects to. Either run short jumper wire from the pin to the next solder point on the circuit. Or scrap off some of the mask on the circuit next to the lifted pin and solder bridge the pin to it.

Totally fixable.

[MLA]

Hi!

I am quite interested in your mod and would be willing to showcase it in a YT video.

Is there any chance you will have stock again soon?
Also are you planning resupply of your ThunderDream PSU?

Cheers from France!
MLA

[VEGETA]

Hi!

I am quite interested in your mod and would be willing to showcase it in a YT video.

Is there any chance you will have stock again soon?
Also are you planning resupply of your ThunderDream PSU?

Cheers from France!
MLA

the mod currently still available from video game perfection, would need quite some time to be ready in my store.

dreamcast psu will be ready in a week or so, very limited quantity though.

[Ryeno]

update?

[ldeveraux]

update?

What do you need updated? This is freely available and works a treat.

[Ryeno]

update?

What do you need updated? This is freely available and works a treat.

When will the boards be in stock?

[zeldatp151]

I have been trying to get 2 of these since last September, but they are always sold out every where I look. I have signed up for in stock notifications but I'm wondering now if it's just been abandoned. If he has abandoned it, it would be nice if he at least open sourced it so I could order the board and components and build 2 myself.

[VEGETA]

I have been trying to get 2 of these since last September, but they are always sold out every where I look. I have signed up for in stock notifications but I'm wondering now if it's just been abandoned. If he has abandoned it, it would be nice if he at least open sourced it so I could order the board and components and build 2 myself.

Hello,

it is not abandoned but rather going through rev2 design and upgrade, and will take lots of time. I have one working unit with me, unused, if you wanted then email me\PM me your address so I can ship it to you. You can pay later once shipping cost is determined, via regular mail service.

this is the current rev2 till now: https://imgur.com/fEN7jFI