Bratwurst
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Bump! Something new for sale.
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Just need a front loading NES system that works. No controllers, games, power plug or video cables necessary. Doesn't have to be mint but I would prefer it to look decent. All the better if it has an OEM 72-pin and no new aftermarket connector put in.
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That looks like really nice work you did on the Duo, I appreciate modding that makes use of pre-existing holes and slots, avoiding hacking into the plastic.
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Bump, recycling electrons responsibly by re-purposing this thread.
Edit: Atari games on IBM DOS floppies claimed by monzamess.
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Pretty sure the Play and Trade gameboys are going to look like they were run through a rock tumbler.
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The Games Ataris Play book was claimed last night by ClassicGMR.
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Found some Atari power plugs kicking around that had been scrapped so I re-purposed them with tips to fit my Atari Lynx II. I have one spare, let's say $6.50 shipped anywhere in the contiguous 48 states. PM if you want it. SOLD
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Turbo Express, PCE GT Recap repair with ceramic capacitors $50
Why would you be putting ceramic caps in place of electrolytics??
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Does anyone know how to get that ribbon back down? if you even can?
No personal experience doing this, but I have seen where people repaired the flex ribbon connection of Virtual Boy LED displays by stripping some of the ribbon to bare contacts and then soldering those exposed pads to their appropriate traces.
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It's so rare to see external jacks added to an older console and actually aligned neatly with each other. I'm normally not a fan but seriously, good job.
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While I've been fiddling with Sega Game Gears and backlight alternatives I came up with something that could also be applied to the Lynx. By replacing the CCFL with a tube of LEDs I imagine you improve battery life quite a bit. The following assembly only consumes 100 milliamps at 5 volts:
Powered:
In the dark:
I may pick up a spare Lynx to install this in, at present I don't have a Game Gear handy to show it off either, so I made a plexiglass plate with foil hood to simulate what it will be like.
This is similar to how LED lightsabers are made, in this case I strung 6 wide angle 20,000 MCD 5mm LEDs in a ladder chain, wrapped in diffusion foam and then many layers of silver polypropylene for even light distribution.
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Bump! Fixed the price for a recap to $35 for a limited time to get the ball rolling.
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Sold me a Lynx 2 package, shipped quick. No fuss.
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No takers? I've dropped the price a bit on replacing all caps.
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Okay, I've finished tinkering with the first batch of Game Gears that were sent to me by someone on Digital Press, and I've updated the first post to invite orders for recapping. I'm still not entirely satisfied with how the LED mod has been coming along, I wound up making a custom reflector box lined with 12 surface mount LEDs around the perimeter of the screen. It uses less power than the original CCFL but it was very labor intensive. I wasn't able to diffuse the light entirely either. it's my opinion that sticking with the CCFL is still the most thorough, even lighting solution.
In the meantime, I'm offering to do the basic 2 LED mod for now, but if you want me to install the 12 LED + custom reflector ask and I'll give you a quote.
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Very nice, I was also thinking surface mount LEDs. Wide angle bulbs may also be considered after I get my hands on some along with diffusion media. How is the heat dissipation on the surface mounts?
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Depending on when you had them recapped, it could have been a case of capacitor plague.
Of the three systems I just worked on and reviewing what others have found out for themselves, it seems like there is a certain board revision of Game Gears that are failure prone to a point that a full recap won't fix it.
It's possible that not all of the caps were replaced, or a bad cap was introduced, but given the various accounts I've seen online of attempted recapping and my personal experience, the VA4 board revision, labeled 2110K on the back, are to be avoided and not worth the trouble. VA1 boards, labeled simply 2110 or 2110G are the ones to stick with.
I'm still experimenting with the LED mod and working on improving it to replicate the full, even brightness of the original fluorescent tube while improving battery life. This wouldn't be a simple two LED install but a custom array of MANY bulbs with special diffusion. I'll be updating this thread soon with prices and availability of the recapping / LED service.
I could use a rework on the caps and redoing the LED mod on my Game Gear - you can't really see the screen very well in daylight. Also a new screen protector would be nice.
The new replacement screen protectors that are available today are made of a soft plastic that is flexible compared to the original hard plastic covers, and may not have the same visual clarity. But if someone wants them installed I could offer that as well for a little extra.
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I have someone sending in three Game Gears that I'll be recapping, to get a feel for the workload. After those three are done I'll likely accept repair orders and maybe even offer the LED mod. Details to come.
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You pay when the work is completed and everything is ready to be sent back- return shipping is not included in these prices.
Replacing all caps: $45
This will fix dim displays and low/no audio. I replace everything on the main, sound and power boards with new caps and take my time so there is no damage to the tracework. The sound board gets audio-grade Nichicon caps, and I use quality brand caps everywhere else like Panasonic, Nichicon, Vishay, etc. When I work on your system, I handle it with respect. The plastic shell is set on a soft cloth to protect against scratches, and I tape anti-static plastic over the screen when I work on a pulled mainboard to further protect it from any damage.
New screen cover: ???
If enough people ask for this I'll place a bulk order. As I understand it, the reproduction screen covers are made of a different, softer vinyl/plastic than the original hard plastic covers, and may have different visual clarity.
NOTICE: Game Gears with VA4 revision boards can be a little unreliable. They say 2110K on the back- it's best to stick with 2110 and 2110G models.
Keep in mind that these handhelds are a little over 20 years old and using 1990s technology, don't expect a PSP quality display with zero motion blur! I also cannot reasonably guarantee your Game Gear will last forever. I am just someone replacing the caps and providing a back lighting solution!
A recapping will generally not fix the following:
Systems that auto shut off when you try to turn them on, scrambled video, stuck lines, dead pixels. In those cases, I recommend swapping the mainboard with a known good one. If you want me to recap in an attempt to address these problems, I'll do so, but I expect to be paid regardless of the outcome.
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PM me what you're interested in and your zipcode so I can figure shipping.
Giant lot of monitor/arcade/computer chips $15
http://home.roadrunner.com/~saucisse/NASales/chips.jpg <- Linked because pic is so big
I can't test these because I don't have the corresponding equipment, they're new old stock from an electronic repair business in the 80s. Some of the pieces include:
Apple 344-0011 IIc MMU IC (Apple II) x3
Commodore PLA Chip 906114 (C64)
Sharp g11 x0107ge 51 (Possibly a Sharp X6800 part)
Used to service arcade machines, televisions, video game boards of that era. I think for what I'm asking they're a steal because you could flip at least two or three pieces and make double your money if you can confirm they work.
PLCC OR TSOP to DIP 32 (could be used for NES repro work) $20
Sexy adapters that allow use of PLCC or TSOP flash chips, smaller profile, rewriteable. Socketed, could make your own flash carts, etc. If you want some 27C010 PLCC chips I can sell some to you as well.
27C040 DIP $2
GBA to GBA & GBA to Gamecube link cables, official. SOLD
Altered Beast (complete), Zoom (complete) and Starflight (boxed), all have beautiful labels, last remnants of my personal collection, I was very picky. SOLD
Bundle of video game mags, $15: PENDING
Megaman Zero 2 guide
Electronic Fun March 1984
Nintendo Power November 2012
EGM Spring 2014
Nintendo Power Strategy Guide 4 Player Extra
Consumer Guide More Strategies for Video Games 1989
NFL QUarterback Club 99 - one free if you buy something else and aren't claiming another freebie
Neon Sonic the Hedgehog hat be so sexy and stylin $5
Starcraft + Brood War $5 for all
Topps / Pee Chee scratch off Nintendo cards, some rare 2nd series cards - GONE
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Tastes vaguely peppery, needs salt. Humanoid component of the dish was titillatingly easy to part with his money.
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They say that a man should not live by mammon alone but sean49938's money has given me pause for thought in my consideration of a monastic existence.
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Once upon a time a little dustygraves. threw money at me, and I rolled in it like a happy piglet.
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SOLD Atari Lynx AC adapter / power plug hand assembled
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Bump! Will lower the price until someone nabs this. May not look pretty but it works great and it kept some parts from going into a landfill.