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NEC TG-16/TE/TurboDuo => TG/PCE Repair/Mod Discussion => Topic started by: ifkz on September 20, 2015, 05:57:42 PM

Title: TG-16 replacement power adapter + AV cord options?
Post by: ifkz on September 20, 2015, 05:57:42 PM

My latest auction purchase included a loose TG-16 US unit.  Tonight I used cords from my other system and, happily, it came up just fine; this will have an easy life as a backup system.  I have researched a little:
1.  Is a Genesis and/or SMS adapter still the easiest and best option to replace a missing power adapter?
2.  Are there any good composite options available besides modding?  Has anyone come up with a good quality cable to use the rear port connection for composite video/audio?
3. Any good options for a missing back piece (that huge plastic cover that hides the power connection).

Title: Re: TG-16 replacement power adapter + AV cord options?
Post by: Bloufo on September 20, 2015, 06:45:12 PM

Quote from: ifkz on September 20, 2015, 05:57:42 PM

1.  Is a Genesis and/or SMS adapter still the easiest and best option to replace a missing power adapter?

Yes.

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2.  Are there any good composite options available besides modding?  Has anyone come up with a good quality cable to use the rear port connection for composite video/audio?

A friend of mine bought one of these. They work fine.
But there's no way I'd drop close to $50 (pre-shipping) for a composite connection.
But whatever, I'm just putting it out there.

(http://i.imgur.com/cyrqbiv.png) (http://i.imgur.com/3NXA2cG.png)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TurboGrafx-16-Composite-RCA-Video-Output-out-Box-Turbo-Booster-Alternative-Grafx-/252066474627?nma=true&si=TDLWsyMzeg7RDFimOe6KqqbwZlQ%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557






RetroGameCave used to have stock of these. Not sure from where you'd be able to source them now, though.
They work fine for the PC Engine as well.

(http://i.imgur.com/ALCesby.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/RjOEVwS.jpg)

Title: Re: TG-16 replacement power adapter + AV cord options?
Post by: pdiggitydogg on September 21, 2015, 08:36:28 AM

Can you solder? I made  a cable over the weekend for $4 by ordering a midi cable from monoprice and splicing on rca cables one the end instead of another din connector.
Works great.

Crud, I was thinking I was on the pce forum. My bad

Title: Re: TG-16 replacement power adapter + AV cord options?
Post by: mario_pic on September 23, 2015, 07:56:22 PM

Just made a 3d printed av adapter it kicks ass  plugs in to expansion  port on back of tg16  also slim enough to let the back cover still fit on the system I can make u one up if u like  let me know or if u want I can send u the file to print ur own u would need to source the pins and rca plugs tho