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NEC TG-16/TE/TurboDuo => TG-16/TE/TurboDuo Sales & Trades => Topic started by: Slypty on May 11, 2017, 03:03:45 AM
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Bought a junker PC Engine GT from Japan, with no screws and no Green Power Switch.
When I got it, a friend with more techy know how was able to repair it completely. It was a long overhaul:
- It was missing a resistor array we had to find the value for which was tough, and got that going
- Completely re-capped
- Then the Controls didn't work.. With a little help from The Steve we were able to find a break in a tiny micro-processor trace on the PCB and patched that up. Now it's completely working!
Just need a GT Green Power Switch. HK Game Doctor carries them but always out of stock... anybody have a spare kickin?
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If you can't find one, maybe you could 3D print a replacement in the meantime?
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Maybe the only option really. Not a hot market item
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If you can't find one, maybe you could 3D print a replacement in the meantime?
I was going to suggest that earlier, but with measurements that precise I don't think it would work. You would pretty much physically need one just to get the measurements to take the time designing it a 1:1 ratio
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This guys had them in the past (looks like he is sold out right now): http://gamedoctorhk.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=72_21_123&products_id=975
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I've been watching his site, I've bought a few items from him before, good quality. His PC Engine controller adapters work on TG16 pads, but only come in the PC Engine plug format.. still a good find.
I might end up installing a big throw switch that comes out the top of the system, or molding my own with a hardening plumber's putty. That might be the easiest way, but it still has some flex in it when it cures.