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So I just bought this one: https://www.ebay.com/itm/173168057881 I emailed the guy and he said he never used them for parts, he said he just collected for the games and got this stuff as part of the deals. They've just been sitting in storage, so I figure why not take a chance. He also said the condition is not bad, no corroded battery compartments, no frayed cables. So hopefully just a bit dusty. I picked up a non-working wheel over the weekend and figured at this price, at least I have some parts to use. And at best, maybe one of them is working and just needs some cleaning. But for the lot, the price seems pretty reasonable. Same with the Super Action Controller, I never owned one of these, so if it works, bonus!

Just sent you a PM offer.

Thanks! I'll give this a try. On a side note, the place I got it from had a second loose wheel that I went back and exchanged with. My original wheel was a bit wobbly and had an MK10 (?)-labled black optical sensor. This new one, the wheel was more secured and still pretty clean, but inside it has a blue optical sensor. Alas, the pedal works, but the steering does not. I'll give this a try. Gotta get (and learn to use) a multimeter!

Do you have a specific link? I've Googled and can only find a mention of the flowchart. My bet is it's one of these (but can't find which one, they either seem to be relating to the roller controller, regular controller or console): http://www.colecovisionzone.com/page/coleco%20industries/tech.html

I want it! Sending you a PM.

Man, this is such a bummer. I finally picked up a beautiful condition Expansion Module #2 from a local classic games shop at a good deal - box, manuals and all - and the damn thing won't work. Pedal works, wheel doesn't. And it is CLEAN inside and out. I even opened it up and aside from an old spider web, it was pretty much pristine. I emailed Terry at EColeco and he doesn't have the parts to service them anymore. So, I saw the other thread in this forum about new hardware as an EM#2 replacement and I got excited. If someone came up with a replacement board I could swap out of the original product, that would be ideal. I'm no engineer though, and from what I've read the Colecovision is a fussy console. Anyone know of any of the original engineers who worked on it? Maybe they could speak to some of the power requirements and how to avoid blowing out the console through the controller port... So what are my options? Look, for a working wheel on Ebay?

Wow I just found this website yesterday when looking how to repair an Expansion Module #2. All the feedback had been positive, albeit a couple of years old. I ended up today ordering a couple of controller extension cords, a new RF cable and a (likely reprint) manual for 2010. And I did email Terry regarding my controllers which are causing me some trouble and service for the Expansion Module #2. He got back to me right away, and did confirm they don't have a refurbished Expansion Module #2 nor could they take one in for repairs due to his stock of parts drying up. He said they have the parts for the controllers but not the coiled cables. You guys are all making me scared to send my controllers to him... Advice? Should I cancel the repair and look elsewhere?

For some reason I'm unable to edit my original post (damn, Tapatalk, probably) - I'm in PA, USA

Such sad news... I was looking up this thread to make another order and found out Jerry had passed. My condolences to Barb and I hope Jerry is in heaven looking down on us, playing his favorite videogames in peace...

Alright, put me down for two. Thanks again!

Looks like original owner, too, as seller says it's untested but "worked when bought new years ago". Seller feedback rating tells me it's not from a reseller either. I'd go for it but I already have a boxed and three Master Components myself. Thinking it would make a nice gift for a friend though...

This is awesome,but I just have a couple of questions before I say yes: 1. When you say "drop in",just how easy are these to replace? Is there any soldering iron involved to get these new screens installed? 2. Would these LCDs have a longer life than the originals? Are they made with the same materials or something that would have a longer lifespan? I'm asking because I'd need to know if I'm buying a replacement for the replacement as well, or if it's even worthwhile to get a spare if it would be the same lifespan. Also, awesome that you are doing this. I've been living with a microvision emulator since my screen died.

I've been looking for a copy of Dracula and Shark Shark separately for some time, and I just found a lot on eBay with both, Loco Motion and Beamrider,all complete, for $65. I'm thinking that's a pretty good deal. So, I jumped on it. Pretty excited!

So glad I found this podcast last year, I've been playing catch up with older episodes while listening to the new ones as they are released. So sad about Keith's passing last year, you guys have done such a service for us Intellivision fans in preserving his voice and his legacy. I was an original Intellivision owner growing up, I remember when got the Master Component with Poker and Blackjack and Football. So many great memories with me and my brother as we saved allowances and paper route money to buy coveted releases like Night Stalker, AD&D and Astrosmash. Or how my mom saved up Kool Aid proof of purchases to send in and get Kool Aid Man for free . My original Intellivision was tossed when my mom died and my dad moved, but I've since built back up my collection and introduced it to my own kids. A lot of the games I purchased in the same condition as I remember owning them, right down to the KB clearance stickers on the box. So as I've reintroduced myself to the world of Intellivision (and ColecoVision and Atari 2600/5200), I want to thank you guys for doing what yourey doing and allowing us to go on the journey through nostalgia. It's been so much fun and I hope it continues on for a while. On a side note, there's a game convention near me called Too Many Games. You guys should consider making an appearance there. At least for Rick, since it's just a few hour drive for him. Thanks again for the podcast!

I'd love to take part in this year's. Put me down if you've got a spot open.

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Just wanted to add, bought a modded Woody off of Osgeld earlier in the year and it's in beautiful condition, both athletically and functionaly. He does great work for the community. Well worth the asking price. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G928A using Tapatalk

Better late than never. Jesse bought my Mega Everdrive x7. Marketplace thread: http://atariage.com/forums/topic/268326-fs-mega-everdrive-x7-sold/ Fast payment, excellent communication. A great buyer and forum member. Thank you!

Sold. Thanks for your interest, everyone!

Still available

Still available

I bought an Osgeld modded Woody earlier this year and love it. Fantastic work, well worth the cost.

Krikzz has been responding on his forums and defending his designs, saying he's not had any one of his test systems go bad due to the design, nor has he received any reports of his customers' consoles going bad due to the voltage. It may cause stress on the console (some reports say it seems the system RAM is impacted the most), it may also eventually cause the ED to fail. Or it may end up being nothing. But I'd rather be safe than sorry in the long run, and there's no real impact to me either functionally or financially by going X5 instead of X7.

I'm selling my Mega Everdrive X7. I bought it new from the Stone Age Gamer booth at Too Many Games at the end of June, and only used it a couple of times. It's basically brand new. Why am I selling? That article about the improper voltage scared me away. Since the X5 is "safer" according to the infamous article, I just bought one of those and am putting this up for sale to a good home. Plus, I never needed the X7 anyway, I bought it by mistake because I thought it was required for 32X games, but the X5 can do that anyway. This is more for homebrews and developers, so I don't need this high end model regardless. Pics are posted. Does not come with a MicroSD card - you'll have to furnish that yourself. I used mine to show in the pics that is in working condition. Asking $120 shipped in the continental US. Sorry, will not ship international. PM with interest. Thanks!