Krip316 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Well I screwed up the VGA part and forgot to take pics but I have before and after. I'm shocked how sharp and colorful the screen is! I did a Game Gear screen swap and it just doesn't compare to McWills mod. 2015-03-04 04.51.53.jpg2015-03-11 02.59.02.jpg2015-03-11 03.06.43.jpgCORRECTION: I did a Sega Nomad screen swap, not Game Gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckafka99 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Plus if your not comfortable installing it yourself there are tons of ppl here on AA that would assist. Is there anyone in the U.S who is offering to do the actual mod (and at what cost)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busterm Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Is there anyone in the U.S who is offering to do the actual mod (and at what cost)? I'll do the Mod for $25 plus actual return shipping, if just to get more ppl to buy them. Other will probably do the same as well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckafka99 Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I'll do the Mod for $25 plus actual return shipping, if just to get more ppl to buy them. Other will probably do the same as well Mission accomplished. PM incoming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7800fan Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Is there a guide for cracking the Lynx-2 case open? That's the only part I am not sure about. There's a sticky you probably missed: http://atariage.com/forums/topic/211456-lynx-ii-disassembly-guide/ Nice detailed picture on removing all the screws. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 (edited) Finally - a tracking update... I should have mine tomorrow! Your item arrived at our USPS facility in BELL GARDENS, CA 90201 on March 12, 2015 at 12:12 pm. The item is currently in transit to the destination. Edited March 13, 2015 by Nathan Strum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emehr Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Mine was in New York on Wednesday. I hope to have it early next week if it doesn't get here by tomorrow. Can't wait! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Mine arrived today! Not sure when I'll have time to install it, but at least now I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+jeremiahjt Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Mine came in. I had checked DHL and USPS the day before and they both were showing the package still in Germany. Now I have to find someone to do the install. I have been turned down by the first two people I asked to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonk Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 I completed my Atari a lynx 2 super mod: - new LCD screen (no VGA out don't need it) - new buttons / flex cable - 5V regulator mod (new switching type / no heat) All works great! I was shocked by the video quality when first turned on! Pictures online don't do it justice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonk Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 (edited) ... Double post ... Edited March 14, 2015 by leonk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Mine came in. I had checked DHL and USPS the day before and they both were showing the package still in Germany. Now I have to find someone to do the install. I have been turned down by the first two people I asked to do it. After we get ours (hopefully soon), my old lady would probably do the mod for ya! She has the most steady hands I've ever seen, and can count cards without looking!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonk Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Installation tips: 1) if you only care about lcd and don't plan on doing vga port, you can skip connecting the brightness button. Also, after removing the brightness knob, you can snip the 3 legs in the front, put electrical tape on 3 holes and solder brightness potentiometer back down. This way you won't have any open holes on your Lynx / look stock from outside. 2) assuming you have proper desoldering station, it is easier to just remove the old lcd connector than solder to it. The added advantage is it makes the install much easier/clean as lcd wires and lcd screen would be facing one another once assembled. You will not have to figure out how to route wires without interfering. 3) use color ribbon wire. I soldered the lcd front first and then installed it. This minimizes the time the lcd is exposed to air and potential of getting dust. Take picture of front so you can use it as color map for final install. 4) enjoy. This is a fun simple project with great reward at the end! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Stephen Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Great tips - wish I would have removed the original screen connector now you mention it! I got mine installed just now, and I simply cannot believe the difference it made. Here is a link to a few of the install pics. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emehr Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 @McWill: Any chance of selling the kit without the LCD screen? After poking around my Lynx a little bit I'm seriously considering getting another kit and dedicating it to a mini-arcade cabinet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McWill Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 @McWill: Any chance of selling the kit without the LCD screen? After poking around my Lynx a little bit I'm seriously considering getting another kit and dedicating it to a mini-arcade cabinet. No problem. You have a PM . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordTwinkie Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 I don't suppose by any chance you are still selling these? I just found out about them last night. I would love to buy it. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McWill Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 I don't suppose by any chance you are still selling these? I just found out about them last night. I would love to buy it. Thanks, You have a PM . The boards are available again begin of April. The next batch is already in production. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonk Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 @McWill: Any chance of selling the kit without the LCD screen? After poking around my Lynx a little bit I'm seriously considering getting another kit and dedicating it to a mini-arcade cabinet. ?!?! you want just the LCD driver PCB without the actual LCD + ribbon cable? Isn't the PCB configured to run with that particular LCD display? What else can you hook it up to? On that note, McWill, I noticed the inputs (D0, D1, ...) seem to all be digital inputs. Is this device specifically made for the Lynx resolution, or can it be adapted to other devices assuming we know their pinout (e.g. NOMAD, Game Gear, etc). I understand the PCB has specific holes cut for the Lynx, but assume we can figure out a way to "make it fit". Just a general question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atariboy Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 This has VGA out, so presumably, that's what interests him for his project. No point having a brand new LCD screen that you're not going to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonk Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Ah. Yes. Connect Lynx to rgb monitor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McWill Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 .... On that note, McWill, I noticed the inputs (D0, D1, ...) seem to all be digital inputs. Is this device specifically made for the Lynx resolution, or can it be adapted to other devices assuming we know their pinout (e.g. NOMAD, Game Gear, etc). I understand the PCB has specific holes cut for the Lynx, but assume we can figure out a way to "make it fit". Just a general question. These boards are only for the ATARI LYNX, because of the special internal hardware. The Game Gear has almost the same data lines, but it has different internal hardware. So the boards won't run with a Game Gear / NOMAD without changes. I will make tests with the NOMAD in the future . BTW: I already have a running Game Gear system with my new LCD mod. GG and SMS games in fullscreen !!! But I have to make a few changes on the board. Then these boards also will be available in a few weeks . But at present I'm still making tests with the LYNX-I. That is my priority to get the existing boards running with the LYNX-I. I will keep you all up to date! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emehr Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 This has VGA out, so presumably, that's what interests him for his project. No point having a brand new LCD screen that you're not going to use. Exactly. I'm imagining a bare Lynx II board inside a mini-arcade cabinet with arcade controls. I've already breadboarded a multiplexer that lets you switch the joystick between horizontal and vertical games. I've mapped the input controls on the Lynx board (On, off, pause, B, A, Option 1, Option 2, etc.). With a rotating monitor, small speakers, arcade controls, and some tactile buttons for On/off/pause, a fun little Lynx "luggable" can be had. I'm still waiting on my LCD kit so I'm taking this time to poke around the Lynx a little bit (and probably getting ahead of myself!). By the way, many of us heard about the high voltage pin that powers the Lynx backlight. For those that don't know which pin it is, I've attached a pic. It will literally burn your skin. Do not touch it while your Lynx is powered up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+chicgamer Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 I installed my board yesterday, and though I thought I followed the instructions carefully, I only get a screen full of multicolored pixels when I power on. Sigh. Guess I need to pull it apart again to see what I did wrong. I will say that those multicolored pixels were very bright and clear, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 Holy mother of god, I must have this mod done. I'd prefer to have someone else do it for me, otherwise it'll probably not get done. ..Al 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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