NES CAP Kit UK??

Where can i get a cap replacement kit form for a NES frontloader for UK delivery, i know console5.com sell them but dont appear to ship to the UK. Either that or if someone knows the list of cap types require and maybe i could just order them separately?

 

For the caps list, on console5 wiki:

http://console5.com/wiki/Nintendo_NES-001

 

Thanks!!

Ok using Maplin (a well know electrical distributer in the UK) i have found the following for anyone else wanting to know the codes..........



I have found some alternatives that are slightly more voltage and some even have higher temp ratings, is it ok to use caps that are of higher rating than what is stated in the Console5 wiki page, im guessing you dont want to do to far above the rating as the size of the cap may increase, is this correct?? (the 1uF caps i couldnt find 50v rated versions so had to select the 63v)

 

correct, bigger voltage/temperature ratings are perfectly fine - just don't go too far since the size of the capacitor will also change.
Those that you have on your Maplin's list are perfectly fine and the same size as the original ones.

 

Thanks. this is my basket then....



I have gone up one stage in voltage for each cap, hopefully they wont be too big!? Not bad for under £7

 

the size is the same or so close that it doesn't matter , the list looks fine and looks just about what I can get locally

 

Maplin are expensive - I can probably match their prices! They don't use the best quality caps, either.

Check my suppliers sticky for other suppliers - up to you, though!

 

Yeah don't use Maplin, way too expensive. The only time I use them is when I *have* to get the part that day and there's a store local to me AND there isn't an RS nearby.

I generally use RS and if it's some random old component that is no longer produced, a company called Cricklewood Electronics has a decent range:
www.cricklewoodelectronics.com/Cricklewood/home.php

 

RS website if a mess to navigate, i know Maplin's isnt great but easier to find stuff

 

Well if you can do the above caps for under £6 then id be interested

 

OK, so Alps modulator.

I mostly use Panasonic and Rubycon capacitors. I like to stick to 105°C wherever possible. I could supply correct value Rubycon and Panasonic capacitors, all rated at 105°C, all rated at somewhere between 2,000 and 10,000 hours (the majority are rated at 5,000 hours). Let me confirm later on (I'd like to check the sizes of the original capacitors, too), but I should be able to do this for £5.

In short, you'd be getting better quality capacitors for less money.

 

I actually find it's the opposite, for example, search for 74HCT00 on maplin, then search for 74HCT00 on RS. It's probably because Maplin doesn't have not even 10% of the stock that RS carry.

 

yeah maplins is only any good for that odd bit that you want asap(especially if your in the middle of something and find you forgot something you need), but the prices are stupid once you start getting more than a couple of bits

 

Hey! That's what I do. I mean exactly what I do. Panasonic or Rubycon and 105°C, more hours the better! I just don't trust Nichicon and they never seem to have anything rated over 2000 hours... I'm sure there's nothing wrong with them though!

 

Because you're sensible!

I've always found them to be quality brands, not that there aren't others, that are readily available. It's worthwhile having the higher ratings if possible, but 2,000 hours isn't bad. Don't forget that this rating is for a particular tolerance at that temperature, not necessarily the maximum lifespan.

Anyway BlockABoots, if you're interested in my offer, just let me know! I'll be placing an order with my supplier in the next few days.

 

If you use a 2000 hours 105C cap in a environment an 85C cap is usable (the case with the NES) the capacitor will last a lot longer than 2000 hours. Keep that in mind, too.

It's rated 2000 hours AT 105C.

 

That's exactly what I said

How long it'll actually last is a bit difficult to calculate, but how many times are you going to be running a NES at even 85 degrees Celcius? That's pretty damn hot! lol

 

Yeah please mate. Can i take 3 sets?

 

Sure, no problem. I take it they're all for Alps modulators?

 

Thats a good question and im not actually sure. Tell you what lets say 'yes' and replace the 100uF 10v for 100uF 16v then that covers us, as thats the only difference between the 2 types (from what i can see), i know one needs more caps than the other but we're covered for that