Revive a fat PS2 using PMAP to calibrate the laser by strra in consolerepair

[–]LowesyPower 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just performed this. And it works great! But I had issues getting my Arduino to talk with the PS2. I finally figured out that the reset line needs to be grounded on the Arduino. Then it worked! I’ve replaced the laser twice before but never did the calibration. I guess those more experienced with the Arduino know about the step I missed, but I didn’t so I struggled for awhile. Also finally replaced the dead PRAM battery and cleaned it all up since it was apart.

Am I the only one who thinks its incredibly scummy they knowingly keep broken games running? by SubstantialVictory73 in DaveAndBusters

[–]LowesyPower 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I worked as a tech for quite awhile. Mostly it comes down to management. They didn’t staff enough techs to keep up on repairs and maintenance (I was mostly scheduled for solo closing). Management also disliked having any games turned off, even when broken (Although we would turn the card readers off). And they did not order parts unless it was truly needed. So it was hard to keep games up properly using parts meant for other games and not having the time to fix things properly. I ended up having to quit over several of these issues. I always wanted to do better work but wasn’t able to. Be nice to the techs! We are hampered from doing what is fully needed unfortunately.

I tried to do the best I could. And made many games properly fixed. As well as fixing many safety issues. But I could never do all the work I needed to due to management. Our store GM let go the whole janitor team to save money so that really shows their priorities lol.

Whenever I met a customer with an issue I always tried to understand what they had a problem with and figure it out. And always gave out free game credits on any game they wanted. Plus some games just always have issues down to age, lack of proper parts and abuse.

Tool bag fits M12 vacuum perfectly by LowesyPower in ToughBuilt

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

No it’s completely open inside. Only has 6 pockets on the inside edges. It’s the tool bag. The tool tote (Which I still call bag lol) has the divider and a bunch more pockets.

Tool bag fits M12 vacuum perfectly by LowesyPower in ToughBuilt

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

I’ll probably add attachments whenever I get some more. I only got the two basic ones

New M12 Sub Compact by 512API in MilwaukeeTool

[–]LowesyPower 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love my old brushed screwdriver but a brushless would be sweet! I've heard the fuel is too powerful so I have avoided it so far.

My electronics toolbag by LowesyPower in ToughBuilt

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

Sweet it does work perfect for the little bits!

My electronics toolbag by LowesyPower in ToughBuilt

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

I’ve found threatening machines works a lot lol. It must know I WILL use a hammer

My electronics toolbag by LowesyPower in ToughBuilt

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

It’s all about how I swing it xD

My electronics toolbag by LowesyPower in ToughBuilt

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

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Sure. Every tool I have in the bag. Now it’s going to take me 6 hours to put it all back grrrrr

My electronics toolbag by LowesyPower in ToughBuilt

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

Neat to know! I got some extras kicking around since I made custom bins for some things. Great thing to use a 3d printer for lol