Modify and make better! Mon, 03 Jun 2019 08:39:22 +0000 Mon, 03 Jun 2019 08:39:22 +0000 ASSEMbler - Home of the obscure http://assemblergames.com/forums/modding-and-hacking-consoles-and-electronics.76/ Sun, 02 Jun 2019 06:54:34 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/threads/help-identify-and-repair-psone-bios-mod.71043/ http://assemblergames.com/threads/help-identify-and-repair-psone-bios-mod.71043/ invalid@example.com (ramiq27) ramiq27
I assume this is one of those bios mods that enables VCD and cheats.

Would love to get it to work again.

Any ideas on where to start?]]> Fri, 31 May 2019 13:09:04 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/threads/modding-a-beast-busters-second-nightmare-pcb-to-jamma-a-tutorial.70980/ http://assemblergames.com/threads/modding-a-beast-busters-second-nightmare-pcb-to-jamma-a-tutorial.70980/ invalid@example.com (awbacon) awbacon

I’ve been wanting to do this for a long time, and now that I finally found a working Beast Busters motherboard and cart I was able to.

I took inspiration for the JAMMA Nation X tutorial, but my modification is reversible and doesn’t require cutting any wires on the motherboard itself. This is part 1...it’s a four part series I did to show the work / help others.

Feedback welcome! ]]> 3 Wed, 29 May 2019 07:48:47 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/threads/sony-pvm-14n5u-to-14n6u-success.70662/ http://assemblergames.com/threads/sony-pvm-14n5u-to-14n6u-success.70662/ invalid@example.com (Oakleaf) Oakleaf I have tried to mod my 14N5U to Accept RGB in. I have added all the missing components on the Q board. As best i could. I have added the switch and the cap to the main A board. j101 j102 and j103 are all none existante as it has input A and B from the start

I waited an eternity to get the RCA jacks.
Now when I assembled it all, i cant get a picture. composite showes something on A and B but mostly black and sound. RGB just buzzes when i switch on a console. No sound and no picture....

Sony PVM 14N5U to 14N6U success!]]> 5 Wed, 29 May 2019 01:06:10 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/threads/mega-drive-switchless-arduino.70966/ http://assemblergames.com/threads/mega-drive-switchless-arduino.70966/ invalid@example.com (Bearking) Bearking
I'm wondering if the boot time of the Arduino is going to be a problem for the Mega Drive? It takes about a second before the Arduino is up and running. And for this second the jumpers on the Mega Drive are both pulled low to GND (JAP 50Hz), and then switched to...

Mega Drive Switchless (Arduino)]]> 8 Sat, 25 May 2019 04:55:21 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/threads/mega-amp-2-0-pro.71014/ http://assemblergames.com/threads/mega-amp-2-0-pro.71014/ invalid@example.com (TheRealPhoenix) TheRealPhoenix I've just publish my attempt on the Mega Amp 2.0 Pro:


Here's the depository on Github:
https://github.com/TRP-Retromods/MegaAmp2Pro

The version on Github is already with the 330ohms + 47µF in series to replace the 220µF caps. Also the distortion on the mono output is fixed as Ace asked me to do.

Boards on OSH Park: https://oshpark.com/shared_projects/HAlIFjbQ

If you want to know more about the Mega Amp 2.0 or how to install...

Mega Amp 2.0 Pro]]> Sat, 25 May 2019 01:28:01 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/threads/my-first-time-using-fmcb-for-ps2.71004/ http://assemblergames.com/threads/my-first-time-using-fmcb-for-ps2.71004/ invalid@example.com (Stevie Goodwin) Stevie Goodwin https://www.ebay.com/itm/FMCB-Offic...815427?hash=item33ac67cb03:g:Ni8AAOSwUuFW1P4t and it has software preloaded such...

My first time using FMCB for PS2.]]> 8 Fri, 24 May 2019 11:52:54 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/threads/8bitdo-signal.71011/ http://assemblergames.com/threads/8bitdo-signal.71011/ invalid@example.com (Romulo) Romulo
I bought myself a 8bitdo Mega Drive controller (M30 2.4G) and I'm loving it!
I was wondering though, if there was a way to hook it to my Sega Saturn, and then I though about building a receptor. Does anyone know about the communication protocol or if there is an ready-to-buy-ss-receptor? I searched the web and found someone on hackaday building a project, but nothing more than an initial attempt. Figured this would be the best place to ask ]]> Tue, 21 May 2019 05:05:59 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/threads/sega-saturn-region-free-bios-noob-questions.68132/ http://assemblergames.com/threads/sega-saturn-region-free-bios-noob-questions.68132/ invalid@example.com (williamgentry) williamgentry
I have recently aquired a sega saturn and want to have a crack at replacing the BIOS with a region free BIOS, I have the MX chips and a programmer and have done dreamcast ones before but i have a few questions when it comes to the sega saturn bios.

I know there are a few models of the sega saturn, Model 1 and 2. and the Hi-Saturn and the
JVC/Victor V-Saturn.

My question is what region free bios's do i need to use for Model 1, Model 2 etc......

Sega Saturn Region Free BIOS NOOB Questions]]> 10 Sun, 19 May 2019 19:23:19 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/threads/sega-nomad-lcd-mod-flicker.69841/ http://assemblergames.com/threads/sega-nomad-lcd-mod-flicker.69841/ invalid@example.com (ramiq27) ramiq27
There are guides online on how to fix this by jumping some wires on the step down chip but they all have a different board than mine .

Any idea what can be done to fix this?




]]> 3 Thu, 16 May 2019 21:05:56 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/threads/reverse-engineering-wasp-fusion.68879/ http://assemblergames.com/threads/reverse-engineering-wasp-fusion.68879/ invalid@example.com (rossattack) rossattack 11 Sat, 11 May 2019 21:46:20 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/threads/playstation-2-chips-and-wireless-options.70955/ http://assemblergames.com/threads/playstation-2-chips-and-wireless-options.70955/ invalid@example.com (Chris230291) Chris230291
Not interested in FreeMcBoot. Already got it. I just want to put in a disc and play region free.

I couldn't find any dongles that let you use a PS3 wireless on the PS2. Surely...

Playstation 2 Chips and Wireless options?]]> 8 Thu, 09 May 2019 14:54:49 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/threads/gamecube-controller-wireless-mod.70931/ http://assemblergames.com/threads/gamecube-controller-wireless-mod.70931/ invalid@example.com (linglang) linglang https://hackaday.com/2019/04/29/esp32-adds-bluetooth-to-gamecube-controllers/]]> 1 Thu, 09 May 2019 09:36:19 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/threads/neogeo-cd-bios-mod-info-request.70945/ http://assemblergames.com/threads/neogeo-cd-bios-mod-info-request.70945/ invalid@example.com (Sys64738) Sys64738 I want to replace a NEOGEO CD bios with the free Universe Bios, but I want to use a SMD chip, NOT the DIP->PLCC socket adapter (neobiosmasta or whatever it's called).
I guess it's the same thing as the Saturn's bios replacement, so a 29f400/29f800 will probably work, but can someone confirm that?
TIA.]]> 9 Wed, 08 May 2019 08:22:00 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/threads/sinden-lightgun-announcement.70392/ http://assemblergames.com/threads/sinden-lightgun-announcement.70392/ invalid@example.com (s8n) s8n
anyways videos and official website below..............

Sinden Lightgun announcement]]> 14 Sun, 05 May 2019 10:33:49 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/threads/dead-2600rgb.70934/ http://assemblergames.com/threads/dead-2600rgb.70934/ invalid@example.com (relo999) relo999
I tried reseating everything, checking my soldering points with a multimeter and double checking every connection but no luck...
Anyone knows this issue or how to solve it?

Pictures of the install:
https://imgur.com/gallery/ak4NWBR

edit:

Never mind, missed the blanking signal...

Dead 2600RGB?]]> Sat, 04 May 2019 14:59:18 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/threads/ruby-interpreter-easter-egg-use-your-nintendo-switch-as-a-development-platform.70930/ http://assemblergames.com/threads/ruby-interpreter-easter-egg-use-your-nintendo-switch-as-a-development-platform.70930/ invalid@example.com (linglang) linglang https://hackaday.com/2019/04/29/easter-egg-turns-nintendo-switch-into-a-development-platform/
https://ruby.social/@amirrajan/101985836120728909]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2019 15:54:37 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/threads/700x-ps1-toslink-success.57639/ http://assemblergames.com/threads/700x-ps1-toslink-success.57639/ invalid@example.com (citrus3000psi) citrus3000psi

I designed some PCB's and put an order in at OSH Park (6 bucks shipped) for 3 boards.

There are two boards, one for the TX178A and another board for the TC9231N



https://oshpark.com/shared_projects/dmxP90H4
https://oshpark.com/shared_projects/aCufR9Yg

The board is setup so you can choose to put pin 7 at high or low....

700x PS1 Toslink Success]]> 46 Mon, 29 Apr 2019 01:14:18 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/threads/playing-ntsc-games-on-pal-ps1-ps2-and-vice-versa.68051/ http://assemblergames.com/threads/playing-ntsc-games-on-pal-ps1-ps2-and-vice-versa.68051/ invalid@example.com (snobgamergr) snobgamergr He started considering this, after reading someone stating that the pal cpu and gpu on ps1 consoles, are clocked for PAL signals. Also, ntsc games force those components to run...

playing ntsc games on pal ps1-ps2 and vice versa]]> 23 Sun, 28 Apr 2019 11:31:41 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/threads/premier-pr-80000g-vcd-tianli-sega-16-bit-mega-drive-game-cd-needed.60071/ http://assemblergames.com/threads/premier-pr-80000g-vcd-tianli-sega-16-bit-mega-drive-game-cd-needed.60071/ invalid@example.com (maxuma) maxuma
I am writing from Turkey
I do not know english
I am writing through google translation
Pr-80000G Premier VCD I own.
sega 16bit hardware in the present this VCDs
but the CD need.
The same with this brand Tianli TL-989G to
I would be glad if you share the CD image.
Please make copies with the CloneCD program





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Premier PR-80000G VCD (Tianli) SEGA 16 BiT MEGA DRiVE GAME CD NEEDED]]> 17 Sun, 28 Apr 2019 09:25:26 +0000 http://assemblergames.com/threads/ps4-cuh-1102-shell-fit-on-a-cuh-1202-fan-mod.70901/ http://assemblergames.com/threads/ps4-cuh-1102-shell-fit-on-a-cuh-1202-fan-mod.70901/ invalid@example.com (s8n) s8n
chat soon...

PS4 CUH-1102 shell fit on a CUH-1202 ? .....Fan Mod]]>