The TurboTap: A Lemon?

[Duo_R]

Nat give it a whirl w/o ext cable.

[nat]

Haha, this thread is like three years old (check the dates!). We determined using extension cables with the US TurboTap causes them to malfunction for some reason. Has something to do with the pin layout on the tap plug versus the pin layout of the extension cable. My guess is that the extension cord grounds one of the pins the Tap needs for communication, or vice versa.

[Duo_R]

MILFORD!!!!      I thought this was a new thread for some reason.... 

[Necromancer]

I had no problems with OotG, a DuoTap, and an extension cord.  If a spring cleaning doesn't help, I'd check to be certain that the replacement cord is installed properly (it's not plug 'n' play, so follow nat's guide).

Haha, this thread is like three years old (check the dates!). We determined using extension cables with the US TurboTap causes them to malfunction for some reason. Has something to do with the pin layout on the tap plug versus the pin layout of the extension cable. My guess is that the extension cord grounds one of the pins the Tap needs for communication, or vice versa.

.....but Milford's question doesn't involve an extension cord.

[Arkhan]

We have used a buncha turbo taps with no problem....

One thing we were always cautious about is plugging stuff in post-poweron.  That might cause a problem if you jam stuff in after the system is running.....

[Duo_R]

well for Milford's issue I think that Joe is correct, there are some games that just don't know what to do when Turbotap is plugged in. But really the Turbotap is pretty lame as an extension cord (unless you replaced with something longer). Just spend the $2.00 on a Duo extension cord from monoprice.com.

[nat]

Haha, this thread is like three years old (check the dates!). We determined using extension cables with the US TurboTap causes them to malfunction for some reason. Has something to do with the pin layout on the tap plug versus the pin layout of the extension cable. My guess is that the extension cord grounds one of the pins the Tap needs for communication, or vice versa.

.....but Milford's question doesn't involve an extension cord.

Very true, but my response was in reply to Duo_R:

Nat give it a whirl w/o ext cable.

[Vic Viper]

I bought a used turbo tap on ebay.  It had the same exact problem described here, even without using an extension cable.  I returned it and bought a new (unused) one.  The new one works fine, even with an extension cable between it and the turbo.  Thanks for the tip about the dust.  It could come in handy some day.

[TheMilford]

...it's not plug 'n' play...

DOH!

I just rewired it and it seems to work great now.

BTW: I have mostly the older style TurboPadfs with the color-codes not covered in Nat's Guide.... But I noticed that my cable had the same color layout as the tap... just reversed so I pulled and flipped and it worked like a charm!

For reference

TAP:
Black
Brown
Gray
Blue
Purple
Green
Yellow
Orange
Red

PAD:
Red
Orange
Yellow
Green
Purple
Blue
Gray
Brown
Black

[Duo_R]

i think it would be better to use a pinout diagram vs color coded. I drew one up just need to upload....

[TheMilford]

i think it would be better to use a pinout diagram vs color coded. I drew one up just need to upload....

I think there are a few variations... it would be good to have a chart that shows pin-out-to-pin-out  (bot connector ends) but also include colors for quick reference.

Other than the colors the only surefire way is to use a Multi-meter with a continuity test.

[Duo_R]

that's how I made the diagram! 

Other than the colors the only surefire way is to use a Multi-meter with a continuity test.

i think it would be better to use a pinout diagram vs color coded. I drew one up just need to upload....

I think there are a few variations... it would be good to have a chart that shows pin-out-to-pin-out  (bot connector ends) but also include colors for quick reference.

Other than the colors the only surefire way is to use a Multi-meter with a continuity test.

[esteban]

Thanks for the tip about the dust.  It could come in handy some day.

I assume you are referring to this?

How would dust interfere with the operation of a tap unless it was a significant amount?

Dude, FEKA dust. No brainer.

You're welcome.

Also, I love quoting myself. Please, can someone resurrect some more threads?

[TheMilford]

Thanks for the tip about the dust.  It could come in handy some day.

I assume you are referring to this?

How would dust interfere with the operation of a tap unless it was a significant amount?

Dude, FEKA dust. No brainer.

I'm a fan of UTFSF! and posting to older threads as apposed to make a new thread like a little nit-wit. It helps with finding topics and info and declutter's the board.

I'll do my best.

You're welcome.

Also, I love quoting myself. Please, can someone resurrect some more threads?

[Duo_R]

just practice using the quote function, the preview button helps. It is hard to tell what you write if you don't.

I'm a fan of UTFSF! and posting to older threads as apposed to make a new thread like a little nit-wit. It helps with finding topics and info and declutter's the board.