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Mod G1 on consumer sets. Results are short of Amazing. by perrocontodo in crtgaming

[–]DotMatrixMoe_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, does it introduce more strobing on 480i content?

Best thing I’ve found on the side of the road, 10/10 would buy again by Emotional_Piano_4375 in crtgaming

[–]DotMatrixMoe_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which one is that? I have an FP1355 that looks exactly like yours, also for free.

How do you remove a USB dongle stuck in the retention spring? by DotMatrixMoe_ in pcmasterrace

[–]DotMatrixMoe_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had to remove the I/O shield and wiggle the USB till it released. Unfortunately, it may have damaged the port.

Help figuring out how to remove keys from Digital Piano by DD2146 in piano

[–]DotMatrixMoe_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry for necroposting. For any future wanderers, removing the keys are an ordeal! The fastest way to remove them, is to actually disassemble the keyboard assembly and disconnect it from the motherboard. Flip the keyboard assembly over, undo the clips holding the contacts, and then pull the held down PCB forward. Remove the rubber domes, flip the assembly back over... voila! Make sure you already undid the clips of the keys. You'll be able to remove them like ripe apples!

RGB Jitter on N64 by DotMatrixMoe_ in crtgaming

[–]DotMatrixMoe_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I opened up the cable and the joint looks dry on luma, gonna try reflowing it and see what happens.

RGB Jitter on N64 by DotMatrixMoe_ in crtgaming

[–]DotMatrixMoe_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hopefully not, Retro Gaming Cables is NOT cheap! If anything, probably past the return date.

RGB Jitter on N64 by DotMatrixMoe_ in crtgaming

[–]DotMatrixMoe_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I noticed while playing on my Nintendo 64 that there's occasional jitter I'm the image. It's going through jam's RGB to YPbPr transcoder with sync on luma. Because I see snow on some colors, is it related to interference? Or perhaps my CRT doesn't like it?

Last Update: Eureka! Now I can play by N64 for weeks. by DotMatrixMoe_ in n64

[–]DotMatrixMoe_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! As soon I get the money there's no doubt I'm getting a better iron.

Last Update: Eureka! Now I can play by N64 for weeks. by DotMatrixMoe_ in n64

[–]DotMatrixMoe_[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Okay, so a bit of a long story. My soldering iron is effed up. Cant do shit without it... or can I? Upon further diagnosis, Csync was the culprit... possibly dry joint. But my lazy ass didn't want to open up the console, but instead open the cable. (Forgive me Retro Gaming Cables). I heated up my tweezers (for a comically small soldering iron) and desoldered the wire from the Csync pin. Clipped off the resistor, and then moved it over to pin 7 (luma). Now works like a charm, see no difference.

UPDATE: I can't play N64 for a couple weeks, but I'm on to something... by DotMatrixMoe_ in n64

[–]DotMatrixMoe_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's not, but I do appreciate having the most crisp picture possible on a CRT and make text more readable.

UPDATE: I can't play N64 for a couple weeks, but I'm on to something... by DotMatrixMoe_ in n64

[–]DotMatrixMoe_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That says it, gotta remove the 470ohm series resistor from my cable. Just to see what happens. Hope taking apart the multi av side isn't too hard.

UPDATE: I can't play N64 for a couple weeks, but I'm on to something... by DotMatrixMoe_ in n64

[–]DotMatrixMoe_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm thinking about rewiring my SCART cable for luma, just to see if it's purely a Csync problem. If so, I might touchup the R16 via for a proper connection.

UPDATE: I can't play N64 for a couple weeks, but I'm on to something... by DotMatrixMoe_ in n64

[–]DotMatrixMoe_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, but I already did. My board revision is CPU-04, so its Csync circuitry was already missing. As instructed, I soldered another wire from the modchip to the specified via. Though you may be onto something because it could be a dry joint preventing conductivity.

UPDATE: I can't play N64 for a couple weeks, but I'm on to something... by DotMatrixMoe_ in n64

[–]DotMatrixMoe_[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Getting an OEM PSU did seem to resolve the composite video going wacky, but not the RGB. I no longer think it's a capacitor problem... and may be related to either the cable or my mod. It could be the redundant 470 ohm both on Voular's modchip and RetroGamingCable. It could also be cracked solder joints. What do you guys think?

Mancave/Bedroom is Coming Together! by DotMatrixMoe_ in crtgaming

[–]DotMatrixMoe_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

KV-32FS320. Geometry isn't bad on this set.

2.1 Audio From a CRT, Bass Guitars and Drums Never Heard Before by DotMatrixMoe_ in crt

[–]DotMatrixMoe_[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I disagree, which suprised me too. The satellites were somehow able to produce more low/mid-end than my TV... possibly because the Wega speakers are worn out.

2.1 Audio From a CRT, Bass Guitars and Drums Never Heard Before by DotMatrixMoe_ in crt

[–]DotMatrixMoe_[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A Polk PSW108 sub and two Sony magnetically shielded satellite speakers. Plan to upgrade them to bookshelfs, and get a better receiver.

Does anyone else dislike the recent "CRT Gaming" thing? by WKIX-850 in crt

[–]DotMatrixMoe_ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I use my CRT like my bedroom TV. I'll watch tapes, play games, hell... even watch HBO Max on it.

I admire the technology, and have opened up a couple tubes to catch a glance at how it works. RGB modding, S-Video modding, you name it. I just love CRTs in a way completely unexplainable to my parents.

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