sgwas
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Post by sgwas on Jan 5, 2018 3:16:20 GMT
Okay, I used a different burner, and it still gave the same result. I'm starting to think that the problem stems from the image.
For the next burn, I've mounted an MDF/MDS file into a virtual drive that I have tested in an emulator beforehand, where it worked perfectly. I'm going to use CloneCD to burn the virtual drive's files onto a blank CD. I'll let you guys know if it works or not.
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sgwas
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Post by sgwas on Jan 5, 2018 5:23:15 GMT
Using a perfectly working MDF/MDS still didn't work.
Also tried dialing back the power of the laser since I thought I turned the screw too much...still didn't work. It has to be my laser that is the problem.
Do I need a replacement? Real games still work fine on it, so I don't know if I should replace it. I also heard about twisting the axle the spindle stands on upward to make the laser read it better, although all discs can still spin freely on the spindle and the real ones read perfectly.
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sgwas
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PSN: FrickinFrickz (I wish I didn't name it that)
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Post by sgwas on Jan 5, 2018 22:00:27 GMT
At this point I can definitely blame the problem on the laser. I also tried cleaning it with Windex on a Q-tip, which still didn't work (as in it didn't play burned games properly. It still plays normal games fine).
Also, turning the orange screw in my Saturn is very difficult; the shape on the top of it that the screwdriver goes into is misshapen, so it's hard to turn unless I have just the right angle and pressure. Last time I had to take out the laser assembly to get the right angle to turn it.
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Post by zyrobs on Jan 5, 2018 22:52:55 GMT
It is possible that the laser is fine but the CD tray is out of position (too low or too high up for the lasers focus). In my experience, that is as common as the laser being dead.
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sgwas
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Post by sgwas on Jan 6, 2018 1:28:24 GMT
It is possible that the laser is fine but the CD tray is out of position (too low or too high up for the lasers focus). As in the plastic cover for the unit or the spindle? Don't think it's the issue, but it's probably best to provide some pictures of my unit.
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Post by zyrobs on Jan 6, 2018 3:52:51 GMT
The thing the CD snaps on to. Set it lower or higher, just watch out that you don't bend the spindle arm.
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sgwas
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Post by sgwas on Jan 6, 2018 8:56:30 GMT
So I adjusted the spindle like you said; at first I set it too high for the laser to recognize, then I lowered it a bit, back to the height that it originally was; it read normal discs again, but burned discs still suffered from the same issues. According to what I've read, the gap between the spindle and the protective plastic piece on the assembly should be about 1 mm, which is what mine was already set at.
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Post by zyrobs on Jan 6, 2018 14:36:47 GMT
What if you lower it a bit further?
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sgwas
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Post by sgwas on Jan 6, 2018 18:03:13 GMT
It's probably going to block the laser if I move it down anymore.
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Post by zyrobs on Jan 6, 2018 22:38:42 GMT
It can get lower than that. Try setting it lower, just make sure to try it with a CDR first in case it is indeed too low and starts scratching discs.
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sgwas
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Post by sgwas on Jan 6, 2018 22:56:57 GMT
Okay; is there a proper way to do this? The way I have been doing it is pulling the spindle right off with my fingers and fitting it back on, using the plastic piece as a guide.
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sgwas
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PSN: FrickinFrickz (I wish I didn't name it that)
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Post by sgwas on Jan 6, 2018 23:40:11 GMT
Oh my God... ...it was the swap trick of all things. Only swapping the disc once might have not been getting all of the data on my CDs, causing them to have strange glitches while playing them. I'm really happy, but I'm also kinda mad; I already ordered a 25pk of Verbatim CDs and a replacement laser. Well, I can use the Verbatim CDs to burn off more Saturn (and DC) games, and keep the laser somewhere safe in case the one in there dies. Thank you to everyone who helped me. Now I can experience some truly great Saturn games!
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