timmy2tone Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Good evening. I own a colecovision and I am having gabled video issues. I reached out to another repair facility and they advised me that it is either 1. the power switch or 2 The condition is called ‘Scrambled Video’ and is common. It usually is caused by one of 7 ram microchips that becomes sensitive to the voltage, usually low voltage, and stops holding the video properly. In the past we used software to help locate the bad chip(s) and replace them to do the repair. But the repair sometimes led to many of the chips being bad, or the master R80 chip being bad, and possibly not being repairable as the troubleshooting continued. And, to make matters worse, some circuits used an uncommon RAM chip that is no longer available, so the repair could not be made. All this became very expensive, and uncertain, so we stopped doing the repair. I was wondering if this is something you could fix. If so, I'd be interested in getting that done as well as the RGB mod. I have a supergames module on order and I want this machine to be in tip top shape. Lastly, would you be able to break down the cost of everything. Thanks, Tim . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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+Yurkie Posted November 30, 2016 Author Share Posted November 30, 2016 (edited) bump Edited January 3, 2017 by Yurkie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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+Yurkie Posted January 18, 2017 Author Share Posted January 18, 2017 Have a few DIY composite mods ready to ship. $29 shipping included anywhere in the USA. 3.5mm plug to 3 RCA 6' cable is included with the mod board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walterg74 Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Hi Yurkie, Are the front page prices still valid/up to date? If I want to get a console RGB modded, I would have to send it to you and pay 109 plus the cost of shipping it back to me, is that correct? And I can get the connection to be with a euro scart connector, right? How long does it take from the time you receive it? What does the "refurb" part of the process do to the console? Just in case do you currently have any consoles for sale? Thanks and sorry for all the questions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shear_xear Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Are you still selling the diy av mod? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Yurkie Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 Bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightbit Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 I recently got a hold of a really clean (but non functional) CBS Colecovision and wanted to have it repaired and modded. The screen was all garbled. Yurkie repaired it (one faulty DRAM module), a/v modded it, and refurbished the controllers with ball knobs and straightened cords. The unit came back in superb condition (looks newer than when I sent it to him!) and everything works like a brand new system. This man knows his stuff. Don't hesitate if you require his services as they are top notch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shear_xear Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Thanks Yurkie! The AV composite mod is great. Nice and simple to install with the right tools and some soldering experience. Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robcatron Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Received Yurkie's Colecovision Composite A/V Mod this past Friday and installed Saturday morning in less than an hour. Very easy to install (hardest part to me was opening the case, lol). Video and sound quality are substantially improved over RF (applies to the Atari 2600 Expansion module as well!). I would highly recommend his kit to anyone wanting to upgrade their Colecovision's A/V output. -Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Yurkie Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 All mods avaliable for install. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Yurkie Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 ColecoVision console or complete system with RGB mod available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walterg74 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 ColecoVision console or complete system with RGB mod available. What was the price for these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Yurkie Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 What was the price for these? Price will very depending on whether one wants a complete system or just a console and what mods one wants. Please PM me and we will discuss options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+lawdawg710 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Pm to you Yurkie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twin_power Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 He's fixing my Yurkievision as we speak. Be careful unplugging and plugging in controllers on 35 yr-old consoles. ? It's also getting an RGB mod. Can't wait to get it back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Yurkie Posted March 10, 2017 Author Share Posted March 10, 2017 bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SpotAnime Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 bumpAny modded consoles available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SearsRoebuck Posted March 25, 2017 Share Posted March 25, 2017 Just had a really good Colecovision controller mod experience with Yurkie - not only did he had the ball tops to them, but he got my 2nd player controller to finally be able to move right without issue. I will be sending him my Colecovision console to him for modding next month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Yurkie Posted April 5, 2017 Author Share Posted April 5, 2017 Just had a really good Colecovision controller mod experience with Yurkie - not only did he had the ball tops to them, but he got my 2nd player controller to finally be able to move right without issue. I will be sending him my Colecovision console to him for modding next month Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twin_power Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Please PM me in response to emails sent. Not sure if they got thru. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Yurkie Posted April 13, 2017 Author Share Posted April 13, 2017 April bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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