PCEngineFans.com - The PC Engine and TurboGrafx-16 Community Forum
NEC TG-16/TE/TurboDuo => TG/PCE Repair/Mod Discussion => Topic started by: goombakid on October 21, 2010, 04:33:49 PM
-
So, being as adventurous as I am now with modding, I'm planning to RGB mod my TG16, possibly the PCE Duo if I'm successful with the TG16. Seeing that I already A/V modded my TG16 already, I figure that I won't be using the RF anymore.
Is there any harm if I removed the module from the board? I'm thinking that it's OK to have both the A/V and RGB installed. I'll be using the RGB input on my LCD HDTV, figure that's what it's there for. :D
If this is successful, I may just RGB mod all of my older consoles that can have it done. :P
-
If you need the area where the RF module is for a more modern modification i.e., SCART, RGB, or AV, I would say yes, Or perhaps if there was nowhere to put another plug for an LED or an Ice Cream maker. Is the RF hurting anything?
-
Just checking if the console will not function without the RF Module soldered on the board. I figure the RGB cable, LED array, and a popcorn maker would fit in that area nicely. Thanks for the input!
-
Sure, I don't know if the unit will cease to function upon removal of the RF, but I would assume It would still work. Don't quote me on that :D
Please follow up with he results. :)
-
I know I read somewhere that someone had removed it to make room for something and that it worked just fine... not sure where I read that though.
-
I know I read somewhere that someone had removed it to make room for something and that it worked just fine... not sure where I read that though.
I think it was Duo-R that had a mod up with the RF module gone, put something in there like a switch or led.
Off on a tangent here, but am I able to use a VGA connector in my TG16 to connect to the VGA input on my HDTV (NTSC)? I'm trying to wrap my head around this concept that's all new to me. I THOUGHT I had it all down, but upon further research, I was kinda off.
-
I can assure you the system works fine without the RF box. I removed mine and installed a RCA plug that outputs composite video:
http://www.pcenginefx.com/forums/index.php?topic=6403.msg107781#msg107781
Since that left a gap where the channel switch was, I put in a little cover and installed a Power LED:
(http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/3912/img0021eu2.html)
Also I put the audio output on the back, and it won't get in the way if the unit is ever upgraded to a CD dock:
http://img204.imageshack.us/i/img0013ga4.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/204/img0013ga4.jpg/)
-
and a backup, proving that the same is true for a PCE system.
looks like mmmonkey replaced it with a jack for rgb out:
http://mmmonkey.co.uk/console/pce/rgb.htm
-
I know I read somewhere that someone had removed it to make room for something and that it worked just fine... not sure where I read that though.
I think it was Duo-R that had a mod up with the RF module gone, put something in there like a switch or led.
Off on a tangent here, but am I able to use a VGA connector in my TG16 to connect to the VGA input on my HDTV (NTSC)? I'm trying to wrap my head around this concept that's all new to me. I THOUGHT I had it all down, but upon further research, I was kinda off.
Depends on your TV. PCE RGB = 15khz RGB. Standard VGA= 31khz RGB. However I've heard quite a few plasmas will accept 15khz through their VGA port. However the majority of HDTVs will not take a 15khz signal this way. Best option is an XRGB Unit, which properly upscales 15k-->VGA. They work beautifully, but are a bit pricey. The cheap method is to get an RGB->Component Transcoder.
-
I kinda figured I might have to go that route with a Transcoder. Was looking at getting the JROK one, but configure it so I can just use one of those transcoders for multiple game consoles.