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Post by antime on Sept 18, 2018 15:31:58 GMT
Of course it's possible, but someone needs to create the device.
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Post by antime on Jul 1, 2018 13:35:19 GMT
I don't know what they'll do once they run out of components, as every IC on that board is at least 18 years old. They use old components because they're cheap, not because no-one's making them anymore.
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Post by antime on May 16, 2017 20:09:47 GMT
The thicker PCB phenomenom is not with the game shark but a number of cheap lockout bypass carts such as the CD+ that were housed in JP mega drive cart shells. Is there any actual evidence for this, or is it more messageboard legends?
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Post by antime on May 15, 2017 17:02:39 GMT
I've measured all cartridges I have (EMS Action Replay, a couple of no-name clones, Sega 4MB RAM, KoF'95 ROM, Netlink modem), and they've all used a 1.6mm thick PCB. It's no coincidence that this is the de-facto standard thickness, and means you'd have to go specifically out of your way to make something that would damage the connector.
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Post by antime on May 12, 2017 15:24:59 GMT
I have owned both. The GameShark required me to practically rip it out of the system. The AR slides in and out like a memory card should. That doesn't say anything about the thickness though.
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Post by antime on May 12, 2017 5:01:13 GMT
It's only the GameSharks and other cheaper carts that have excessively thick PCBs that stretch out the cart slot. If you have one of these, please do measure it and post pictures. So far this seems just to be a fairy tale.
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Post by antime on Apr 9, 2017 17:29:05 GMT
Isnt there a boot code you can type to the AR Cheat functions which will allow you to play Panzer Dragoon Saga with the cart inserted? Yep.
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Post by antime on Oct 22, 2016 11:46:55 GMT
Broken/bent connector.
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Post by antime on Jul 30, 2016 16:42:13 GMT
The only other thing I could find that looks a bit off is this. The yellow part looks like some gunk is coming out of it? That is a transformer, and it's just glue. Have you tested the fuse of the supply? Also, try just smelling the board (also the Saturn's main board).
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Post by antime on Jul 26, 2016 7:11:05 GMT
It's not impossible for ceramic chip capacitors to fail, but it is very unlikely. Don't bother with them unless you actually have reason to believe they're the actual problem. If one really has failed, you need the schematics or a parts list, or have to measure the capacitor from a working board.
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Post by antime on Jul 25, 2016 22:15:30 GMT
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Post by antime on Apr 14, 2016 16:14:56 GMT
I've always wondered why that is. The 3D controller uses a different communications protocol even in digital mode, the only difference is that it then only reports back the same controls that also exist on a 6-button pad. All games should have been compatible with the digital mode to pass certification, but either the rule wasn't yet in place, or testing wasn't very strict in this regard.
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Post by antime on Mar 29, 2016 18:02:17 GMT
Do the games otherwise load normally? No extra load time, no extra seeking etc.?
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Post by antime on Mar 12, 2016 7:56:41 GMT
I meant that you should check if pins of the ICs are accidentally bridged. It's not likely to happen with big, chunky through-hole parts, but the production quality on these things is usually lousy. I don't think you have to worry about the missing diode.
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Post by antime on Mar 11, 2016 18:26:17 GMT
Before buying another one, check for solder bridges, cold joints and other production problems that can be easily fixed with a soldering iron.
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