Sega Astro restoration

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  1. Parris

    Parris I'm only here to observe...

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    The board clock screwed up so these messages are all out of kilter...

    I guess there are Naomi UR/SD build / tear down tutorials already available on the net as a few people have asked questions about cutting the UR down and how to move the units etc. However: http://www.assemblergames.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23139&page=2

    If you ned more detailed images, just ask!
     
  2. Matthijscoman

    Matthijscoman Fiery Member

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    Thanks for the tip, I can't believe I forgot about that thread.

    Well, I pretty much assembled it now but when I powered it on I didn't really get the image I wanted. It's squeezed to like 1 inch and the most left part of the image is displayed on the right of the screen.

    When it comes to monitors I'm afraid I'll have to admit my knowledge about this subject is naught, so my question is: any chance you know what's causing this, and how to solve it?

    What might be worth noting is that it's been in a car outside in a temperature of -3°C. As said before I'm a complete no no when it's about monitors, but I thought that might have some sort of impact on it?

    To help visualise what I mean, I made two 'pictures'.

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    I have an amazing DSLR, but always when I need it I don't have it with me or cant find it. The only alternative I had was this 4 year old phone. So sorry for the crappy pictures!
     
  3. Parris

    Parris I'm only here to observe...

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    board clock still screwed up - I saw your post in Arcade Otaku. Think your problem has pretty much been answered there. ;-)
     
  4. Cyantist

    Cyantist Site Supporter 2012,2013,2014,2015

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    It has been indeed! :)

    Hey parris bit of a bump here but how much would you pay for one of these with the courier and all im looking specifically for a banged up unit to repair

    Well, the two units I was offered were £125 and £65 each. One was barely a shell and had some serious damage to the front of it. A friend of mine wanted that unit and it's still sitting un-touched in my garage. The unit I created this thread from cost significantly less to put together and refurbish than buying a second-hand unit, so was worth it.

    I was just lucky as the person who sold the units to me had purchased them on eBay for next to nothing, had managed to get a couple of units working and decided to off load the remaining cabs cheaply.

    I would say that you should expect to pay around £150-200 for per unit in poor condition. At that kind of price you can expect the monitor to be needing replaced. I was just very lucky when I slapped a new chassis on mine that it was ok.

    Transport depends on a whole host of things, but Gaming Direct managed to deliver mine for £55 per unit from Norwich to Scotland.

    http://www.gaming-direct.co.uk/

    Surprised they were so cheap. I understand how much work they need doing were abouts would i need to look for one?

    Well mine came to me without really looking. In fact I wasn't looking for one at the time. Just keep your eyes open for them turning up, or start asking on various forums.

    i really envy you Parris, i dont think i will ever be able to own more than 1 cab until i got my own house (this is going to happen in 2 or 3 years i think)
    Then i will have an entire plant of the house for arcade stuff :p
    First cab i will buy : ID4 cab, this game is really incredible

    Well, it's mutual envy then as I'd love access to the Lind and some in-depth knowledge on how these motherboards function (which seems to be your forte!)

    I've just picked up another Naomi UR actually for next to nothing as I managed to trade lots of spares for it. Considering a conversion for Chihiro, so will need to locate a cheap C board. Stand up OR? Viable? We shall see!

    Please make another restorationt thread if its banged up!

    Will do, although it's just a bog standard Naomi UR and not very different from the previous Naomi threads I have posted.
     
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    Parris I'm only here to observe...

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    The NAC up and running with a brand new Tri-Sync chassis on a standard MS8 screen. Minimal screen burn and everything minty.

    "It's the 90's and it's time for KLAX"

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