peekb Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Installed mine tonight in a refurb Lynx II I picked up recently. Install went without a hitch and the screen is amazing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McWill Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 So I'm in the process of prepping my Lynx II for the McWill mod and was noticing that when I checked for the +5 at the + from the old coil I noticed that my lynx only shows +4.86v from that location? Is this fairly normal? Too low? I have recently recapped it and replaced the Q12 mosfet. However, the original zener is still installed as the source I got everything from, didn't have the zener's yet to provide (But plan to soon). Anyway, my lynx is obviously not putting out anything near +5.45v but isn't really providing +5 fully either. I did test this with using the AC adapter plugged in and not batteries. But the Lynx power light doesn't blink or anything..so..yeah. +4.86v fairly normal then and okay to move forward with the mod? Yes, 4.86 V is normal. The most LYNX are in the range 4.83 V - 4.9 V Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Excellent! Thank you for the quick answer on that. So pretty much my Lynx power output is spot on where it needs to be then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+selgus Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Did one of my Lynx II McWill LCD screen installs today.. I still need to figure out how I want to mount the VGA connector on the side of the case, though will probably just use hot-glue as recommended. I did also remove the existing video ribbon connector to solder right through the holes. Screen is now bright and beautiful.. Beautiful work Marco! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+selgus Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 And just finished doing my Lynx 1 model with it's new LCD display. Still very simple to install.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McWill Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 (edited) And just finished doing my Lynx 1 model with it's new LCD display. Still very simple to install.. Use the 4 plastic screws (don't tighten too much), center it and fix it with hot glue (just a little bit). BTW: Try to use shorter wires Edited February 16, 2017 by McWill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+selgus Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Yeah, I installed the screws after doing some testing first.. wanted to make sure everything worked before mounting the display. I did have a question why the display had notches instead of full holes for the screws? When I was finalizing the assembly it is a bit.. awkward, getting them aligned properly. Having a screw hole in the display that matched the hole in the Lynx PCB would have resolved this IMO, though maybe there was a different issue you were trying to solve with the current implementation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McWill Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 IMO it's easier to fix it with plasic screws/ring washers and hot glue, if there are notches instead of holes. With holes it's more difficult to install the ring washers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Finished up my upgrade last night on my Lynx II. And it looks simply amazing! The only issue I have and had...is the crazy VGA connector. I know where everyone else has been placing them and it makes sense. The issue is what is the best way to cut out the opening? Tools used? Is there a template someone has made to help with drawing the area to be cutout? I used my dremel with the small router bit on it to get things started and then just used one of the small grit sanding bits to try and finish it up. But the hole ended up being way to large in places and even with careful measurement, the screw mount holes were still a tad off. So..yeah I might be okay with an iron in getting the work install and done, but shell modification is something I still need lots of assistance with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7800fan Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 For template, I used an old VGA video card and took the PCI bracket off, then taped it in place to get a mark. If you adjust the dremel bit and use a kit like this you could cut out the plastic while using the metal PCI bracket as a guide. Do make sure the bit is adjusted just right that it won't chew the metal bracket, just the plastic shell. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonk Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 instead of using hot glue, use 2 part epoxy. JB weld makes a special version for plastic. love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+selgus Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 For the vga connector cut-outs on my Lynx I and Lynx II McWill upgrades, I just used an xacto knife, and took off small layers after layers from the top on downwards. While do it I kept test fitting the vga connector until I had the right depth of material removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmingus Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 (edited) Just installed my first McWill on a Lynx 1. Took about an hour. It's awesome. Edited February 23, 2017 by Shmingus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcata Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Could you send me please the details on how to send you my Lynx I for an LCD replacement? Thanks so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McWill Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Could you send me please the details on how to send you my Lynx I for an LCD replacement? Thanks so much. PM sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestoLynx Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 (edited) Did mine over the weekend, very happy with the result. I had two small issues; the first was that there was some coating over the GND contact under the ribbon cable, so it wouldn't take solder. I tried to flux it up and then used circuit board cleaner and a wipe but it only took a tiny amount of solder, instead I used the GND over by the VGA connector. The second issue was I had no idea how to remove the ribbon cable, so i just left it in as I didn't want to break it by forcing it. Before After: Edited March 6, 2017 by RestoLynx 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panzer Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 I finally got around to installing the mod in my Lynx II and in conjunction with SainT's SD flash cart, my Lynx is an amazing new machine. However, I know your busy with other worthy handheld consoles, but maybe consider doing a Gameboy Color LCD mod. It certainly would benefit from a digital high res backlit screen and I reckon the demand would be massive. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McWill Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 I finally got around to installing the mod in my Lynx II and in conjunction with SainT's SD flash cart, my Lynx is an amazing new machine. However, I know your busy with other worthy handheld consoles, but maybe consider doing a Gameboy Color LCD mod. It certainly would benefit from a digital high res backlit screen and I reckon the demand would be massive. Perhaps in the future 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+selgus Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Modified another one of my Lynx-II consoles last night, same excellent results.. Atari-Lynx-II-Mod by brett.bourbin Atari-Lynx-II-Mod-LCD by brett.bourbin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEATH Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 Hi ! I received my precious!I will have put pictures of the package, but I do not know where to put them. Need some time now to do the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citrus3000psi Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 @mcWill do you know if anybody has been to install the kit into a VA4 Game Gear? It is a 1 ASIC but the board layout is much different then the VA0/VA1. I might attempt, but didn't want it to be a futil try if its known not to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7800fan Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 @mcWill do you know if anybody has been to install the kit into a VA4 Game Gear? It is a 1 ASIC but the board layout is much different then the VA0/VA1. I might attempt, but didn't want it to be a futil try if its known not to work. Picture of the board? I know of 3 major versions of GG board. The 2 chips version, the 1 chip version, and the late revision 1 chip by Majesco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krip316 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Picture of the board? I know of 3 major versions of GG board. The 2 chips version, the 1 chip version, and the late revision 1 chip by Majesco. There is a VA4. It is slightly different. I'd post a pic, but McWill has had mine for about a year and a half doing tests on it. I don't think he's done yet??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McWill Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 I had done some tests with the Majesco GG boards VA4 and VA5. I will make a new firmware in the future and then also the Majesco GG VA4 and VA5 are supported. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citrus3000psi Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 I had done some tests with the Majesco GG boards VA4 and VA5. I will make a new firmware in the future and then also the Majesco GG VA4 and VA5 are supported. Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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