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    CRT to RGB Conversion (help needed)

    Yeah, this CRT isn't so great for hacking, but I must say, I don't think the age has anything to do with it. I've successfully hacked a 1994 JVC...
    Post by: segasonicfan, Jul 5, 2016 at 3:26 PM in forum: Modding and Hacking - Consoles and Electronics
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    Sega Nomad crackling sound from speaker (not simple cap fix)

    So I figured it all out. There were a number of things going on: 1) The caps by the 315-5684 were bad (common problem) 2x 100uf (audio output) +...
    Post by: segasonicfan, Jul 5, 2016 at 12:53 PM in forum: Repair, Restoration, Conservation and Preservation
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    Xmen arcade cab error help

    Thanks for posting back your solution. This kind of post really helps people in the future (sometimes many years) for finding a solution!...
    Post by: segasonicfan, Jul 3, 2016 at 11:14 PM in forum: Repair, Restoration, Conservation and Preservation
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    Sega Nomad crackling sound from speaker (not simple cap fix)

    I checked the main power rail (there is only one op amp, its a custom chip with multiple op amps inside actually) and it shows a steady +5v. The...
    Post by: segasonicfan, Jul 3, 2016 at 11:06 AM in forum: Repair, Restoration, Conservation and Preservation
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    Sega Nomad crackling sound from speaker (not simple cap fix)

    I did try that. I can look into it more by shorting the input and outputs of the pot. But I really don't think it is that at all because I get a...
    Post by: segasonicfan, Jul 3, 2016 at 10:57 AM in forum: Repair, Restoration, Conservation and Preservation
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    Sega Nomad crackling sound from speaker (not simple cap fix)

    Hey all, so I bought a Sega Nomad off of ebay boxed and was really excited to have a complete system finally (I have a working one from some...
    Thread by: segasonicfan, Jul 3, 2016 at 10:37 AM, 5 replies, in forum: Repair, Restoration, Conservation and Preservation
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    CRT to RGB Conversion (help needed)

    wow, thanks so much for explaining all that! Thats nuts...and sounds definitely dangerous for hacking in RGB to the neck board. sounds like I...
    Post by: segasonicfan, Jul 2, 2016 at 3:11 AM in forum: Modding and Hacking - Consoles and Electronics
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    CRT to RGB Conversion (help needed)

    Could you say a little more about this? What makes it a "hot" chassis?
    Post by: segasonicfan, Jul 1, 2016 at 6:08 PM in forum: Modding and Hacking - Consoles and Electronics
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    CRT to RGB Conversion (help needed)

    Bummmmmmmmer. Nuts. Well, I'll have a look at giving it to the guns then, thanks to Armorant's link. Looks iffy and a bit tricky, since service...
    Post by: segasonicfan, Jun 30, 2016 at 8:48 PM in forum: Modding and Hacking - Consoles and Electronics
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    *Help* Sega Saturn no video

    Install a region-free BIOS. I might be able to help you if you want to work out a trade / sale as I have some in stock. -Segasonicfan
    Post by: segasonicfan, Jun 30, 2016 at 8:46 PM in forum: Repair, Restoration, Conservation and Preservation
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    Brand New Super Nintendo With Video Problem

    ah it always feels good to know my thoughts were on the right track! (Im not super familiar with SNES hardware). Yeah, check around for traces...
    Post by: segasonicfan, Jun 30, 2016 at 8:44 PM in forum: Repair, Restoration, Conservation and Preservation
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    SNES Sharp Pixel mod

    yeah, the "Geek Cred" is really annoying. I've been a video OSD nut since the 90s though and I am always striving to get the best, most crisp,...
    Post by: segasonicfan, Jun 29, 2016 in forum: Modding and Hacking - Consoles and Electronics
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    How do you make a Sync combiner for cheap? Need it for some VGA devices.

    This circuit didn't work for me but the first posted image works great and has been floating around the net for some time. I wish someone would...
    Post by: segasonicfan, Jun 29, 2016 in forum: Modding and Hacking - Consoles and Electronics
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    CRT to RGB Conversion (help needed)

    Thanks so much for your help. Any idea on the best way to clamp the signals? I dont know much about it. I can just up the gain with a TH7314 or...
    Post by: segasonicfan, Jun 28, 2016 in forum: Modding and Hacking - Consoles and Electronics