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    PS1 has a little rust , need some tips for restoring

    True but I think most console shielding is steel. I've seen rust attack the stuff in old consoles stored outside in sheds. Long ago when I was a...
    Post by: retrofixes, Apr 12, 2016 in forum: Repair, Restoration, Conservation and Preservation
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    Playstation SCPH-1001 cd problem

    Your spindle is also broken. That will effect your media reading too. Replacing it with a BAM laser as Bad_Ad84 suggested is a smart move Also...
    Post by: retrofixes, Mar 24, 2016 in forum: Repair, Restoration, Conservation and Preservation
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    gcvideo - Open source GameCube component cable solution

    Totally agree. Seems like a potential overheating issue. Maybe replace it with a Switching Regulator Module. Though they cost much more than the...
    Post by: retrofixes, Mar 16, 2016 in forum: Modding and Hacking - Consoles and Electronics
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    Playstation CD-R

    Good point. I rarely deal with PAL pS1s around here.
    Post by: retrofixes, Jan 25, 2016 in forum: Modding and Hacking - Consoles and Electronics
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    AV Famicom NESRGB Help

    I have seen this issue before. I remember someone suggesting Level 16 adjustment on sync within Framemeister settings.
    Post by: retrofixes, Jan 25, 2016 in forum: Modding and Hacking - Consoles and Electronics
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    Playstation CD-R

    I don't recall exactly (too many consoles and mods in this head) but is there a specific HEX code/Chip for each region? Did you install the...
    Post by: retrofixes, Jan 25, 2016 in forum: Modding and Hacking - Consoles and Electronics
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    Saturn modchip trouble

    Weird. I always recommend taiyo yudens disc for burning. If its reading the cheap media I would be inclined to leave the laser as is. Tweaking...
    Post by: retrofixes, Jan 23, 2016 in forum: Modding and Hacking - Consoles and Electronics
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    Famicom AV Mod Help, 3.5mm to AV

    Honestly if you want the parts I will sell them at cost. AMP,Port & Cable. I do not have a tutorial written for the Famicom but I have some...
    Post by: retrofixes, Jan 23, 2016 in forum: Modding and Hacking - Consoles and Electronics
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    Universal PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16/Turbo Duo Jail Bar Fix

    Brilliant fix! Will give that a try.
    Post by: retrofixes, Jan 17, 2016 in forum: Modding and Hacking - Consoles and Electronics
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    NES RGB Toploader Repair Help

    Or maybe the regulator is not making ground. (middle leg)
    Post by: retrofixes, Nov 27, 2015 in forum: Modding and Hacking - Consoles and Electronics
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    NES RGB Toploader Repair Help

    I repair these for people very often. I notice many new installers forget 3 important steps. Solder jumper J3 & J5. Also make sure GND and Pin 1...
    Post by: retrofixes, Nov 27, 2015 in forum: Modding and Hacking - Consoles and Electronics
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    Phantom Universal Mod Chip question

    Moral of the Story. It can happen to the best of us.
    Post by: retrofixes, Jul 31, 2015 in forum: Sega Saturn Programming and Development
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    Phantom Universal Mod Chip question

    New I have installed 25+ of these upgrade chips. Today I had a ton of issues with the install. I thought it was a failing laser not reading CDRs,...
    Post by: retrofixes, Jul 31, 2015 in forum: Sega Saturn Programming and Development
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    Nintendo SNES PlayStation finally uncovered! [READ THE FIRST POST BEFORE POSTING!]

    All I can say is WOW! I want to see more.
    Post by: retrofixes, Jul 4, 2015 in forum: Rare and Obscure Gaming
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    Dreamcast age-old GD-Rom drive woes.

    It a fun option and nice for maxing out the DC capabilities. But most games have a lot of lag. Load times are slow and most ISOs need to be...
    Post by: retrofixes, Apr 16, 2015 in forum: Sega Dreamcast Development and Research