Aquarius How-To Videos

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Here is the current list of videos I have on how to perform some basic and advanced mods to your Aquarius Computer...

 

• Removing the Aquarius Motherboard "package" from the case - 
• Removing the RF Shield (not the RF Modulator... that comes later below) - 
• Removing the RF Modulator and the 7805 power regulator - 
• Installing a Modern, Replacement Power Regulator (Runs MUCH cooler and no connection to heat shield) - 
• Replacing the old electrolytic caps - 
• Building the Aquarius Composite Video Adapter - 
• Installing the Composite Video Adapter - 
• Testing the Aquarius Composite Video Adapter - 

 

- Sean

[jaybird3rd]

Thank you!  I definitely need to try the power regulator upgrade; some of my 7805s are getting pretty ragged.  Could probably use some capacitor upgrades, too.

[Alaskaman]

Is the RF shield reinstalled after installation or can it be left completely off?  I've installed two in different Aquarius and on both video is fuzzy (a shadow or offset reflection). Changed TV's but am looking for another video cord to try. 

 

I'm posting a photo.

 

Thanks,

 

Quinten

 

 

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Hey Quinten,

 

Did you ever get this to look better? This is LIKELY due a poor-quality composite video cable, but that statement itself assumes that composite has a range of quality.

 

For the RF shield, I leave mine off, but it's up to you if it fits.

 

- Sean