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ctoomey

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Turbo Express for trade
« on: March 13, 2007, 08:04:12 AM »
Hello, I am looking to trade my turbo express unit for one of the following..Let me know if anyone is interested!! Thanks!

-PC Duo
-SuperGrafx
-PCE GT

Thanks!
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grahf

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Re: Turbo Express for trade
« Reply #1 on: March 13, 2007, 08:39:09 AM »
Instead of trading for a GT, why not just mod the express to play PCE games? Ive done a bunch, its not that hard.
 
Unfortunatly I dont have a Duo or SG for trade..
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ctoomey

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Re: Turbo Express for trade
« Reply #2 on: March 13, 2007, 10:08:01 AM »
thats an interesting thought...I have a dead unit as well that I could 'practice on'....do you have a good link or something that walks through the mod? The ones I've seen look a little hardcore (at least for me)...
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grahf

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Re: Turbo Express for trade
« Reply #3 on: March 13, 2007, 01:22:53 PM »
You can find the info here: https://www.pcenginefx.com/forums/index.php?topic=2472.0
I didnt install any switches on my units, I just cut the appropriate pins and re-routed them will tiny jumper wires. You have to keep everything very compact so it fits without squashing any wires.

I'm going to be opening a friends Express that i modded tonight (so i can change the sound caps). I'll take a picture of it for you.
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ctoomey

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Re: Turbo Express for trade
« Reply #4 on: March 14, 2007, 03:18:43 AM »
Cool, yeah, a pic or two would be great, I am a bit nervous about cutting into my TE...If you dont install the switch I assume it means you can only play JAP cards OR US cards, not both? Thanks!
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Re: Turbo Express for trade
« Reply #5 on: March 14, 2007, 10:30:21 AM »
Yea you would just be doing a straight mod to Japan region mode if you don't do a switch mod. The Turbo Express is a tad too tight for about any 8 pole switch to fit,however you could always mount some kinda small plastic box to the back of the unit and run the wiring and switch into that. It would increase the bulkiness of the unit,but would help making installing a switch easier.
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grahf

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Re: Turbo Express for trade
« Reply #6 on: March 15, 2007, 06:43:49 AM »
Sorry I didnt get around to working on that express yet. But yeah, its like Michael said. I just straight up mod them to japanese mode since all i own are hucards anyhow.
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ctoomey

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Re: Turbo Express for trade
« Reply #7 on: March 16, 2007, 09:42:52 AM »
Anyone have pics of a region mod they've done? I havent done it before and want to be 100% certain about 'what goes where' before I start cutting and soldering..>Thanks!!!

(the diagrams are good but I think a real picture will seal the deal for me)

Thanks again

--In looking at the diagram again...If I went with the straight (no button) mod, is it as simple as matching up the wires from one side to the other? IE: connect wire soldered to 16 to 'post' 23 etc?
« Last Edit: March 16, 2007, 10:00:08 AM by ctoomey »
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grahf

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Re: Turbo Express for trade
« Reply #8 on: March 16, 2007, 11:50:12 AM »
Yeah thats pretty much it. Just double count the pins so you dont make mistakes and you'll be fine. I appologize about not getting the picture yet. But even so, It would be kind of hard to see whats going on.
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ctoomey

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Re: Turbo Express for trade
« Reply #9 on: March 16, 2007, 12:17:40 PM »
cool. thanks. I'll try it on a dead unit first for practice....No I just need to wait for my PCE game to get here so I'll be able to test it out!
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ctoomey

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Re: Turbo Express for trade
« Reply #10 on: March 20, 2007, 11:03:00 AM »
OK. So, I did the region mod in my TE (without switch since I couldnt find and 8 pole at the local radio shack) and it did work. Its a total pain in the arse to do. The contacts are really small etc etc. The real issue is actually trying to fit the unit back together with all of the new wires. its almost impossible to do unless you dremel out a hole in the back to give them some room. Havent done that though...

Anyway. Thanks again for the info, it was kind of fun to see it work but I still think I need a GT! If anyone has one for trade or $$$ let me know. Thanks!
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grahf

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Re: Turbo Express for trade
« Reply #11 on: March 20, 2007, 12:14:22 PM »
Glad it worked out for you.  I was able to fit mine back together without any modification, but I did use super tiny wires and did the soldering with tweezers.

Just some info, but the only difference between the Express and GT is the actual hucard board. The pins are just routed different before they cross the ribbon. Well, that and the different print on the casing of course. I have a GT casing i'd trade you, but its not in the best of shape.
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ctoomey

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Re: Turbo Express for trade
« Reply #12 on: March 20, 2007, 12:50:17 PM »
I know this sounds silly, but where did you get the small wires? I am using the smallest that RS has and they seem massive!!

I'd gladly trade the casing but I dont really have anything to offer you...I'd pay a few bucks for it...Any guts left in it or just the shell?
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Re: Turbo Express for trade
« Reply #13 on: March 20, 2007, 01:17:28 PM »
www.divineo.com

They sell cheap kynar wire. Kynar is the only way to go.
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ctoomey

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Re: Turbo Express for trade
« Reply #14 on: March 20, 2007, 01:45:03 PM »
thanks!

Any idea where I can buy it (brick/morter)? I hate to have to wait for it...Would Home Depot etc have it?

thnks
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