Things you have fixed/modded recently

[tech3475]

Well I partially fixed my faulty OG Xbox, got the PSU working.

I replaced the two bulging caps, turned it on and:


Fortunately I had the system on it's own RCD.

I took a look and it turned out the other big cap was leaking....from the bottom, thankfully I bought a set of two replacement caps so I replaced it.

Unfortunately it still wouldn't boot (and yes I checked the fuses).

In the end I recapped everything on the PSU except one cap I lacked spares for and I now get the console to power on.

Now I need to look at the lack of video output from last time I used this.

Update:


ANNNND IT'S DEAD AGAIN

 

[hippy dave]

I took a look and it turned out the other big cap was leaking....from the bottom,

Me too, big cap, me too

 

[AncientBoi]

Me too, big cap, me too

uh, And your leaking !

 

[Orioncle]

Got a BitFunx GDEMU and shell for my Dreamcast along with a USB-C mod. Just put it all together today.

 

[Jayro]

Built this last week.

 

[BigOnYa]

Built this last week.

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Very purty, I likey. What Material you use on 3D printer? And are you using a dif final topper setting on prints or something? Love that texture, but I have only been able to achieve that same look, by using a Carbon fiber based material (PLA-CF).
edit- I didn't need to know Jayro's ancient secret secrets, i just wanted a little hint maybe. Much love either way.

 

[Jayro]

Very purty, I likey. What Material you use on 3D printer? And are you using a dif final topper setting on prints or something? Love that texture, but I have only been able to achieve that same look, by using a Carbon fiber based material (PLA-CF).
edit- I didn't need to know Jayro's ancient secret secrets, i just wanted a little hint maybe. Much love either way.

Just Matte black PLA on the textured bed that it came with.

 

[skawo]

Art

(N3DSXL top screens are very expensive, N3DS ones are not)

 

[hippy dave]

Art
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(N3DSXL top screens are very expensive, N3DS ones are not)

That's sick and wrong, I love it

 

[SylverReZ]

Art
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(N3DSXL top screens are very expensive, N3DS ones are not)

That makes me uncomfortable with how the top screen isn't properly centered and doesn't fit the entire frame. But looks cool no less.

 

[skawo]

Yeah, the little backlight and 3D adjustment flex cables aren't long enough to position the screen in the center. Could try to extend those with little wires, but this was already fiddly enough tbh :v

 

[emmanu888]

So far I've reshelled three OG DS out of the four I got from Japan labeled as junk.

One more to go and I have to change the top screen on it. Once I'm done with those, I want to try my hand at reshelling a DS Lite that needs restoration work.

 

[ploggy]

I fixed a Switch 2 Pro Controller's R3 click button which didn't work, bought it off Ebay as faulty for cheap, turns out there must have been some liquid spill that lifted the R3 button's ?Dome? its supposed to be stuck down but liquid got under it and shifted just enough for it to stop making contact with the carbon trace
The Switch Pro 2 controller is a absolute pita to open, the controller face is glued down and had to more or less completely disassemble it just to get to the stick, then I had to pry open the stick to get to the dome thing. Once I got the dome back in place it was just a matter of putting it all together. Lots of screws lots of stress..

Never again lol

 

[AzerothArg]

I slapped a couple of 18650 reclaimed from a dead notebook to a cheap LED flashlight, together with a tp4056 and a boost converter to 5v (original was 3x1.5v AA in series).

 

[emmanu888]

Went ahead and installed USB-C power boards in my PS1 and my PS2 and while I had the PS2 opened up I took the time to swap the clock battery out with a new one.

Word of advice if you do the PS2 USB-C power mod! You will be limited to 2.5" drives with the mod.

 

[Orioncle]

Been having a big retro itch lately. I dug out my old NES from childhood I got it in 86 or 87 for my bday and still have. Gave it a good cleaning, new 72-pin connector and plays like new. I got the idea for a clear shell swap but didn't want to touch my childhood NES for sentimental reasons. Still has a couple Garbage Pale Kids Stickers on top haha!

I went hunting on eBay and found a beat up CPU-7 NES for $40. Bought a Bitfunx clear shell, along with a Nin10-Drawer, a blue led, the blue trim and Power/Reset buttons from Hoskbrew. Gave it a good cleaning and just got done putting it all together. Also snipped the lockout chip even though the Drawer bypasses it. I'm a total noob at soldering.
Really happy how it came out.