4300 Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 First off, it didn't come with a power supply. Any reason why something like this wouldn't work? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LY1B5Y3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_pc38AbS897YQY Second, it was sold as "untested", so I'm guessing that best case scenario, the disc belt is broken. I haven't found a lot of info on a suitable replacement. If someone has a link to a belt, it'd be appreciated. Anything else i should know about these things? I assume a step down to 100v would be overkill? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecadet Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 First Google link under "Twin Famicom belt replacement": https://retroraiderjapan.weebly.com/store/p1/Famicom_Disk_System_%2F_Twin_Famicom_replacement_belt.html There are YouTube videos on how to do it as well. And yes I would assume you will have to do this. I'm not sure about the power supply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4300 Posted May 9, 2018 Author Share Posted May 9, 2018 Excellent, thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobiusstriptech Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 That power supply will work but it's probably a cheap garbage one. I'd look for something with better quality. Also keep in mind that the twin famicom is center positive which is different than most other consoles of the same era. It is also a DC only unit so don't try a Nintendo ac adapter. For the belt, the best place to buy a belt is console5. You need to see which belt you need first though. It might be the flat or it might be the square. Twin famicoms are probably the best to RGB mod. They offer a lot of space to work and you can repurpose the RF din8 for an AES pinout with RGB. They are pretty awesome consoles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4300 Posted May 10, 2018 Author Share Posted May 10, 2018 Excellent info. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenixdownita Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 For belts: https://console5.com/store/parts/belts.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discgolfer72 Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 (edited) https://www.ebay.com/itm/Power-supply-for-Sharp-Twin-Famicom-by-TOPGEAR-jp/162538646111?hash=item25d80eea5f:g:lwUAAOSwnbZYI9-J is what I use when we have them in stock at my store never had a problem as far as the belt be sure to get a silicone belt as a rubber one will end up slipping and wear ot fast just like the original ps it can be a sob to replace the belt (out of the lots of 20 I buy at a time maybe 15 will work after just a belt replacement ) its easy to actually replace but the calibration is a pia I recommend just buying one of these and the adapter for the sharp twin http://3dscapture.com/fdsstick/ or just buy one of these and shove the drive in your twin http://www.tototek.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_35&products_id=110 also nice to have on hand to fix disks that were overwritten or erased belts I use http://www.tototek.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_35&products_id=106 Edited May 11, 2018 by discgolfer72 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haightc Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 Calibration isn't to bad, I have two twin famicoms. Both needed new belts, lots of cleaning and new caps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Clae Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Only someone experienced should attempt the RGB mod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobiusstriptech Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 True. But they are great candidates for the RGB mod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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