Console modding and repair

[Nes4life]

I know it's been discussed a few times but any of you guys dabble in the console modding / repair world?

I've converted a zx-spectrum to composite (from RF), region-freed and replaced the edge connector on my NES, region-freed the controller ports on my SNES, fixed a broken Wii disc drive, soft-modded and replaced the hard drive on my Xbox, and replaced the broken cables on my Xbox controllers using cheap 3rd party controller donors.

I've started playing Zelda: Ocarina of Time and wasn't too impressed with composite on the N64 so foolishly bought a cheap s-video cable. It seems to have improved the signal a bit but it's overly bright. A bit of googling shows me I need to either mod my PAL N64 or the s-video cable to clean up the signal (totally up for either of those). Thought about RGB modding it so I opened up the casing to see which chip was powering the video and it's the RS5c282 - which means i'll need the 'N64 for all' RGB kit which is £48! Too much for me... i'll stick with the s-video cable mod (a resistor and a couple of capacitors)!

Anyone got any advice in this area?

N64 RGB:

http://www.otakus-store.net/en/content/21-which-rgb-kit-for-your-n64-

http://www.otakus-store.net/en/home/317-n64-rgb-for-all-kit-modding.html

N64 S-Video:

http://nfggames.com/forum2/index.php?topic=3460.0


http://www.robwebb1.plus.com/n64/n64.htm

 

[ZedEx48K]

I though PAL N64s wouldn't do RGB SCART full stop?

 

[astaroth]

I think you need a French or US N64 to go RGB?

 

[Nes4life]

You can get RGB out of a non-French PAL N64 but it's harder and more expensive. The 'N64 for all' board is the answer. But saying that I read that the modded s-video cable is the easiest and most cost effective solution... so I'm buying one.

 

[ben76]

I have this....



and I've done the RGB mod, just not tested it on a tv with RGB

- Ben

 

[Nes4life]

A ha! The infamous French PAL console... best PAL N64 going - only one that can take the easy and cheaper RGB mod! Can't believe you've not played it yet in all it's RGB glory. Very jealous. Wish I could have a RGB modded n64... just can't justify the price.

 

[ben76]

A ha! The infamous French PAL console... best PAL N64 going - only one that can take the easy and cheaper RGB mod! Can't believe you've not played it yet in all it's RGB glory. Very jealous. Wish I could have a RGB modded n64... just can't justify the price.

tbh mate go on ebay france there used to be quite a few. I have had it for a few years though so not sure if there still are. For some reason not everything shows up on ebay uk. I have found stuff on ebay.com then got the item number used it on ebay uk and paid in quids lol seems to be the same for all countries :/

Oh and that n64 came from ebay.fr

- Benben762014-06-27 22:58:38

 

[Nes4life]

Can some generous fellow sell me 3x 75ohm resistors, 2x 220uF caps and a 68nF (0.068uF) cap?
I've ordered the pre-modded cable but I also want to give it a go myself.
I'll make a step-by-step if it works out.

 

[Jase]

Can some generous fellow sell me 3x 75ohm resistors, 2x 220uF caps and a 68nF (0.068uF) cap?
I've ordered the pre-modded cable but I also want to give it a go myself.
I'll make a step-by-step if it works out.

Try Maplins mate, or RS...

 

[Nes4life]

Thanks jase. I know I can spend £10 - £15+ getting 10 to 20 of each component but I only need a few.
If someone has the few bits I need then we're talking about £5 right. Always worth asking the community before paying out inflated prices for 'hobby electronics'.

 

[Nes4life]

Try Maplins mate, or RS...

You know what... you were completely right! I walked into a maplins and said i wanted some components, they pointed m to the catalogue stand and then 5 minutes later i walked out with everything i needed for about £1.50

No need to buy multipacks.

Now I'm gonna take it home and mod that cable! Cheers.

Nes4life2014-07-04 13:20:30