Author Topic: WTB* PC Engine GT Green Power Switch  (Read 349 times)

Slypty

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WTB* PC Engine GT Green Power Switch
« on: May 11, 2017, 03:03:45 AM »
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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Re: WTB* PC Engine GT Green Power Switch
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2017, 09:11:03 AM »
If you can't find one, maybe you could 3D print a replacement in the meantime?
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Re: WTB* PC Engine GT Green Power Switch
« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2017, 11:28:24 AM »
Maybe the only option really.  Not a hot market item

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Re: WTB* PC Engine GT Green Power Switch
« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2017, 02:12:11 PM »
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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Re: WTB* PC Engine GT Green Power Switch
« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2017, 03:32:56 PM »
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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Re: WTB* PC Engine GT Green Power Switch
« Reply #5 on: May 11, 2017, 04:22:24 PM »
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.