Author Topic: Turbo Express -my Grail  (Read 477 times)

lions3

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Turbo Express -my Grail
« on: May 19, 2016, 01:36:23 PM »
Been dreaming about having one since being a kid and seeing the commercials and the ads in the game mags.

Local shop just got it yesterday and I scooped immediately. One owner and no scratches. Just needs a cleaning and an audio recap.

Any suggestion where to buy a trust worthy AC adapter? And a cap kit?




Killjoyy027

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Re: Turbo Express -my Grail
« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2016, 01:38:53 PM »
I would contact Keith courage here on the forums he did a spectacular job on mine including a screen upgrade making it much more playable with a modern screen .


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lions3

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Re: Turbo Express -my Grail
« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2016, 01:44:03 PM »
I would contact Keith courage here on the forums he did a spectacular job on mine including a screen upgrade making it much more playable with a modern screen .


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Thx. Always hear great stuff about Keith. Just don't know if I want to mod the screen quite yet. At the moment I'm wanting to keep it stock (just with new audio caps)

Keith Courage

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Re: Turbo Express -my Grail
« Reply #3 on: May 19, 2016, 08:32:06 PM »
If you are looking to do it yourself you can buy a complete cap kit from console 5 for it. http://console5.com/store/nec-turboexpress-cap-kit.html

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Re: Turbo Express -my Grail
« Reply #4 on: May 20, 2016, 04:51:11 AM »
the specs of the power supply are listed here:
http://www.gamesx.com/wiki/doku.php?id=repair:pcepowersupplies

you should be able to find one with this info or get a universal supply.

here is one too if you dont want to worry about tracking a compatible one down.  be warned that this seller's supplies usually have really short cables though so you may need to play close to the wall.
http://gamedoctorhk.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=72_21_123&products_id=708

lions3

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Re: Turbo Express -my Grail
« Reply #5 on: May 20, 2016, 04:58:51 AM »

here is one too if you dont want to worry about tracking a compatible one down.  be warned that this seller's supplies usually have really short cables though so you may need to play close to the wall.
http://gamedoctorhk.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=72_21_123&products_id=708


Interesting. That's actually a 9v power supply. So the Express can handle 9v? If so, that makes the AC Adapter search much easier.

mickcris

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Re: Turbo Express -my Grail
« Reply #6 on: May 20, 2016, 05:03:22 AM »
yeah, its just like other systems.  it has a voltage regulator in it.  9v is not going to hurt it.

Keith Courage

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Re: Turbo Express -my Grail
« Reply #7 on: May 20, 2016, 08:21:00 AM »
the specs of the power supply are listed here:
http://www.gamesx.com/wiki/doku.php?id=repair:pcepowersupplies

you should be able to find one with this info or get a universal supply.

here is one too if you dont want to worry about tracking a compatible one down.  be warned that this seller's supplies usually have really short cables though so you may need to play close to the wall.
http://gamedoctorhk.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=72_21_123&products_id=708


This one is 7.5V and is cheaper. :)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AC-Converter-Adapter-DC-7-5V-1A-Power-Supply-Charger-US-plug-3-5mm-x-1-35mm-7-5W-/261841571278?hash=item3cf6f94dce:g:U~gAAOSwd4tT1HR7

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Re: Turbo Express -my Grail
« Reply #8 on: May 23, 2016, 04:45:56 AM »
My first Turbo system was a TurboExpress, I also wanted one since I was a kid.  I actually like the old screen, I still enjoy comparing it to the Lynx, Gamegear, and even Nomad (it is very much ahead of its time).  You will noticed a little bit of what appears to be burn-in at startup, this goes away though and is normal.

If you do the recap job yourself, the tolerances are close so a needle nose temperature controlled iron is almost required.  I like Weller branded products.  It is totally understandable to send it to a member here to work on.  Both of mine needed both a screen and a sound cap and have been otherwise very solid.

I see you also have the TV tuner; for a bit of fun it has an AV in jack that can be used to hook up a modern console to use the screen as a monitor.  There are a few youtube videos that show owners using it to play an xbox 360 and similar as a gag.

On both of my units, the AC adapter connection is finicky.  My first TE has a new power jack and my second has an OEM jack...both operate the same with a stock TE power supply.  I mostly keep to rechargeables and it has never been a problem.

Enjoy the nostalgia, the TE makes having a double or two very convenient for road trips.  Raiden rocks on it!!!
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Re: Turbo Express -my Grail
« Reply #9 on: May 25, 2016, 07:56:31 AM »
Grats on the find, the TE is a great lil device.  Love mine.  I've been on the fence for years now about getting a new, bigger screen.  It needs a new screen but a huge part of me doesn't want to permanently change it (by cutting a bigger hole).  On the other hand, it seems silly to replace the original screen with one the exact same size.

Let us know how your cap replacement goes.
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lions3

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Re: Turbo Express -my Grail
« Reply #10 on: May 25, 2016, 08:02:55 AM »
Yeah, I messaged Keith about my screen. As I was curious about what options there were concerning it. He suggested just keeping it stock unless there's a major issue with it. Which is what i'm going to do.

If I had gotten a screen, I wanted something that would have fit in the existing space. No cutting and definitely didn't want to loose the black overlay that says "TurboEXPRESS".

As to the recap, I ended up sending it to a friend. As he's already repairing a Neo-Geo motherboard for me. Else I would have sent it to Keith. After doing a little reading I discovered the caps are no joke on the express. I hadn't realized they were surface mounted. URGH..

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Re: Turbo Express -my Grail
« Reply #11 on: May 25, 2016, 02:43:12 PM »
Awesome find! I have only ever seen one of these ever. One of my friends had one when they were released, and I just could not believe real console games were portable. Enjoy it! I bet there are many nights where sleep will be hard to find for you this upcoming summer!
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Re: Turbo Express -my Grail
« Reply #12 on: May 26, 2016, 06:34:40 AM »
C'mon guys you know you want a bigger screen lol.  I been really happy with the bigger screen that Keith did for me last year.  It's nice to be able to read the text on games that require it.


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Re: Turbo Express -my Grail
« Reply #13 on: June 01, 2016, 10:06:15 AM »
Back in the day when the TurboExpress was still being sold in stores and I got one used I couldn't find the AC Adapter for it but it does take batteries. So since I couldn't find the official AC adapter I ended up buying a Universal AC Adapter from Radio Shack.

With a Universal AC Adapter, I could toggle the voltage and whatnot on there. This ended up working better for me as I could carry one AC adapter for both my TurboExpress and Gameboy. Only catch was they ran at different voltages so I always had to remember to change the voltages. I remember the Gameboy ran at lower voltage and there were a few close calls where I forget to change the voltage and I thought the Gameboy was done for sure but luckily it still worked and it was never permanently damaged.
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