spspspsp Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 McWill, the GG I posted about a few months back has been slowly deteriorating, and doesn't look fixable (at least not easily). So, I am transferring the LCD to another system (a 1 ASIC model this time). While prepping the board I started wondering: is there any reason not to remove the big transformer (other than it can be tricky)? It would be so much more convenient to take +5V and GND from C68. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McWill Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 McWill, the GG I posted about a few months back has been slowly deteriorating, and doesn't look fixable (at least not easily). So, I am transferring the LCD to another system (a 1 ASIC model this time). While prepping the board I started wondering: is there any reason not to remove the big transformer (other than it can be tricky)? It would be so much more convenient to take +5V and GND from C68. You can remove the transformator, if you want. You also can use alternative solder points for VCC +5V and GND (for example at C68 on 1ASIC board). But check the alternative points with a multimeter before! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spider-Dan Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 I see that this upgrade kit is available at console5.com, but is there any outlet that is offering installation? My soldering skills are too humble for something like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spspspsp Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Thank you for the confirmation, McWill. I finished my installation, and in addition to using C68 for VCC and GND, I used alternate points near the ASIC for the other signal lines too. It makes the installation tidy, but some of the alternate points on the back side of the board are just vias--and therefore tricky to get a good connection to. In any case, I'm happily playing again. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McWill Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I see that this upgrade kit is available at console5.com, but is there any outlet that is offering installation? My soldering skills are too humble for something like this. PM'd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umberto Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Hi McWill, just finally installed the Lynx II kit that I purchased from you right when you first produced them maybe a couple years ago and I have a white pixel that appears in the left lower quadrant of the screen, but is not always there. Any Ideas? Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackice Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Hello I'm trying to find out if the screen mod kit is the same kit for lynx 1 and 2 and what is the cost for the kit. TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umberto Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 (edited) Hello I'm trying to find out if the screen mod kit is the same kit for lynx 1 and 2 and what is the cost for the kit. TIA https://console5.com/store/kits/lcd-kits.html 2 different kits Edited October 12, 2017 by Umberto 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McWill Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 (edited) Hi McWill, just finally installed the Lynx II kit that I purchased from you right when you first produced them maybe a couple years ago and I have a white pixel that appears in the left lower quadrant of the screen, but is not always there. Any Ideas? Rob Hi Rob, if the white pixel is always in the same game and not in other games, the SUZY IC may be faulty (then 2x2 pixel are white). Is it in ALL games, the LCD could be faulty. I had similar issues on 2 or 3 LYNX-II. I replaced the SUZY IC and all was fine. But this issue is not very often. Regards, Marco Edited October 12, 2017 by McWill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flappyraccoon Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 (edited) Hello McWill, I was curious about purchasing an LCD replacement mod for the Game Gear if you have any left in stock. Cheers! Edited October 23, 2017 by Flappyraccoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McWill Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 You got a PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scatty Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Hi McWill, I was wondering if you still have the Lynx LCD mods, I have checked the dragonbox.de website but they do not have them on stock. I'm not sure if they will eventually have stock I want to replace my displays since the quality is so much better. I have a Lynx system 1 and 2. and my brother has a Lynx 2 only. So i was wondering if you still have some LCD's in stock? that would be in total 2 Lynx 2 systems 1 Lynx 1 system thanks for your response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McWill Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 (edited) Hi McWill, I was wondering if you still have the Lynx LCD mods, I have checked the dragonbox.de website but they do not have them on stock. I'm not sure if they will eventually have stock I want to replace my displays since the quality is so much better. I have a Lynx system 1 and 2. and my brother has a Lynx 2 only. So i was wondering if you still have some LCD's in stock? that would be in total 2 Lynx 2 systems 1 Lynx 1 system thanks for your response. Yes, they are still on stock. You got a PM Edited October 24, 2017 by McWill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobiusstriptech Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Repaired a Lynx 1 and a Lynx 2 and popped one of these screens in each this weekend. Looking forward to when the Nomad and TE/GT screens are a reality. Already have installed quite a few of the GameGear screens. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Olivas Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 I'd like to purchase 1 or 2 boards from you if available. Lynx 2 Fred Olivas Carpinteria, CA (where the So Cal Fires are now. Cough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krip316 Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 I'd like to purchase 1 or 2 boards from you if available. Lynx 2 Fred Olivas Carpinteria, CA (where the So Cal Fires are now. Cough! For us in the US, it’s faster and cheaper shipping to get them from Console5 unless you don’t mind waiting a couple weeks from Germany.https://console5.com/store/mcwill-lcd-upgrade-kit-for-atari-lynx-ii-later-version-2.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmpddytim Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Finally got around to installing my Lynx II LCD. Easy peasy, no problems at all. Thanks for the great kit McWill! I'll have to pick up a GG one! https://i.imgur.com/phunxm8.jpg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Manhattan Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 I just want to thank McWill for the AMAZING work he did on my Atari Lynx II. I had seen many YouTube videos showing the upgrade, but you really don't realize how stunning it truly is until you see it in person. Wow! It's like a brand new machine. I also want to say that he was a great guy to work with. He always responded to my messages very quickly, he answered all of my questions, and he was polite and courteous through the whole process. Best of all, when my Lynx came back from Germany it was extremely well packed for the long journey. I couldn't ask for a better experience. I've been happily playing my upgraded Lynx for days. I really can't put it down! Thanks again McWill! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+jeremiahjt Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 I bought a screen for the Lynx 2 a couple years back and it is still not installed. I have a friend with some soldering skills who said he would do it, but he has not done it yet. So I think I should pay somebody to do it so I can actually use it. I also have a couple of broken Lynxes I would not mind getting looked at. If anybody can help me out send me a message. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweety Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 It has been two weeks now with my "new" Lynx 2 and its upgraded screen. Just like many others before me said, it's Amazing. I finally can see the bullets in those space shooters that always killed me, now I know whats killing me instead of... ????WhatThe...$& tested right all my 65 games, many I had to clean first to let them work again. Strangely, one game died, I only get half flashing words, Insert Game. Otherwise I got 66 games. I can only say to the Lynx lovers out there. Get the screen update, you won't regret it ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scatty Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 I have finally manage to installed the McWill screen on my Atari Lynx model 1.but it seems that i'm missing a color (I think red).the screen works just fine without any issues, except that i'm missing a color. I have checked the connectors (Multimeter) but they all seems to be fine.I also have been looking for the wire schemastics of the Lynx and the McWill screen for the colors.but I was unable to find this. can someone help me with this information? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McWill Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 I have finally manage to installed the McWill screen on my Atari Lynx model 1.but it seems that i'm missing a color (I think red). the screen works just fine without any issues, except that i'm missing a color. I have checked the connectors (Multimeter) but they all seems to be fine.I also have been looking for the wire schemastics of the Lynx and the McWill screen for the colors. but I was unable to find this. can someone help me with this information? Please post some pictures of your wiring. Perhaps you mixed up the wires D0-D3. Please check again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punknad Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Sir McWill, I'll be interested in a kit for lynx 1! How to proceed please? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McWill Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Sir McWill, I'll be interested in a kit for lynx 1! How to proceed please? Thanks You got a PM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonk Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Happy 2018 McWill!!! Now where is that Nomad LCD screen you were working on back in 2016? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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