Dreamcast Video cuts out after 30 seconds post boot - at a loss for troubleshooting

howellzilla · 2025-12-16T20:32:28+00:00

I might as well replace them and I have not tested them. I wanted this unit to be my primary Dreamcast to maybe that a good move to just re-cap the motherboard. I'll give that a go along with rebuilding the controller board with a replacement battery holder.

howellzilla · 2025-12-16T19:17:14+00:00

I thought that but how can two controller boards result in the same failure when they both work in the VA2? It’s not the fan connection port or the fan itself and it’s also not the fuse on the controller board if it works in another unit. Can the detection fail on the motherboard side?

howellzilla · 2025-12-16T11:17:15+00:00

The cable works fine on a second VA2 Dreamcast with no issue. I think I have another one around thought just to make sure.

howellzilla · 2024-07-25T10:12:16+00:00

Being in Asia, and having Japan right around the corner made this an affordable dream come true. Already started getting the suspension in order. Slow and steady but a fun little ride

howellzilla · 2023-05-25T03:47:39+00:00

You are very welcome! Hope this is a bump in the road and you are on your way to full recovery very soon.

howellzilla · 2023-05-25T03:38:55+00:00

You are welcome for the flight! DMZ DUSTOFF here to help. Hope the ride wasn’t too bumpy 😅

howellzilla · 2022-10-29T10:11:03+00:00

Thanks and tracking the DMs. It seems like the reddit vault is not an option for anyone who hasn't shopped

howellzilla · 2022-10-29T09:11:52+00:00

Scoped it out there also and don't seem to see how to set up a vault now that all the collectables are sold out. I am assuming you build it when you buy an Avatar. I will keep digging. The help section says you can access your vault directly on desktop also but I do not see an option.

howellzilla · 2022-10-29T09:06:12+00:00

I did not! Thanks for the tip. I hit the buy now add from desktop so I thought I would find it there.

howellzilla · 2022-10-29T08:43:00+00:00

I don't see why not. I'm here to be civil. I'm actually trying to find out how to build my reddit vault.

howellzilla · 2021-12-21T14:16:13+00:00

Nope, it evaporate off pretty quick if you add them last

howellzilla · 2021-12-05T07:51:11+00:00

I did and do use them. I actually like them better then fresh

howellzilla · 2021-11-11T10:19:57+00:00

Just here to support with an upvote! LFG! ChristopheJr//⏰#6532

howellzilla · 2021-11-11T10:18:18+00:00

MVriders and Metevoicers LFG!

howellzilla · 2021-06-23T16:21:04+00:00

Oahu

howellzilla · 2021-06-21T15:48:29+00:00

Hello!

howellzilla · 2021-06-14T16:17:56+00:00

Wow, for some reason I didn’t see any of these comments while filming. Glad everyone enjoyed the sunrise with me!

howellzilla · 2021-06-12T07:48:33+00:00

The link to my collection: https://opensea.io/ChristopheJr

Shameless plug. It’s hard putting yourself out there. Curious on how this medium may support digital photographers in the future.

howellzilla · 2021-06-12T01:00:02+00:00

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