Thanks for uploading this, helped me get it working on the 2 chip - dat 4 & 5 needed grounding to center the display randomly. Strange as the 1 chip was pretty easy to do
Nice job dave, it's well worth doing this mod, like I said in your stream I've done mine with a screen from China, think mine has even more wires, I also put the smd caps in making it a lot easier to close.
It definitely was well worth it, and I really enjoy the game gear a lot more now. The ceramic caps are working, don't know if they are better than the originals but they won't leak, so that's a plus. I'll probably do a quick follow up video to measure the current draw of this Vs the original.
Hi Dave, I watched this video a few weeks ago and it kickstarted my previous passion of game gear repairs - it's costing me a fortune 😂 Anyway, another excellent video. What make of scope do you use?
Nice work! I've got the Rigol DS1054Z 4-channel scope. That model is about 7 years old now, and although it's very good, it's worth noting that Rigol have just come out with a replacement model for it (the DHO814), so if I was getting a scope now I would look at getting that one instead. See this video from EEVBlog th-cam.com/video/KQF4UzLPpr0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=B--iBs6jyDzIUabz
@@DavePoo2 Thanks, looks good. I'm not entirely sure how they work but I've watched some videos on TH-cam including some from Luke from retrosix so I'm sure I'll suss it out. Any plans to do the VGA mod on the Game Gear?
@@bordellobrotherz No plans for the VGA mod. I'm very happy with the retro six screen as is. I don't think the GG will look so good on a big screen, and I'm not likely to play it attached to a monitor. If you are wondering about oscilloscopes then I recommend this video from EEVBlog th-cam.com/video/Iq4QlfH-oqk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=b5lR38sBZ23MgLyX
I think this is supposed to be one of the easier mods. But I didn't have the wire free kit, so it took a bit longer. And the newest cleanscreen should be easier to wire (shouldn't have to do those 2 wires to the LCD pins).
Thanks for uploading this, helped me get it working on the 2 chip - dat 4 & 5 needed grounding to center the display randomly. Strange as the 1 chip was pretty easy to do
No problem. Glad it's helped you out.
Really Enjoyed this ! Great work fella! :)
You are welcome. 👍
Nice job dave, it's well worth doing this mod, like I said in your stream I've done mine with a screen from China, think mine has even more wires, I also put the smd caps in making it a lot easier to close.
It definitely was well worth it, and I really enjoy the game gear a lot more now. The ceramic caps are working, don't know if they are better than the originals but they won't leak, so that's a plus. I'll probably do a quick follow up video to measure the current draw of this Vs the original.
Jan Beta does this with Commodore, mainly C64s 😊
th-cam.com/users/janbeta
Hi Dave, I watched this video a few weeks ago and it kickstarted my previous passion of game gear repairs - it's costing me a fortune 😂
Anyway, another excellent video. What make of scope do you use?
Nice work! I've got the Rigol DS1054Z 4-channel scope. That model is about 7 years old now, and although it's very good, it's worth noting that Rigol have just come out with a replacement model for it (the DHO814), so if I was getting a scope now I would look at getting that one instead. See this video from EEVBlog th-cam.com/video/KQF4UzLPpr0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=B--iBs6jyDzIUabz
@@DavePoo2 Thanks, looks good.
I'm not entirely sure how they work but I've watched some videos on TH-cam including some from Luke from retrosix so I'm sure I'll suss it out.
Any plans to do the VGA mod on the Game Gear?
@@bordellobrotherz No plans for the VGA mod. I'm very happy with the retro six screen as is. I don't think the GG will look so good on a big screen, and I'm not likely to play it attached to a monitor.
If you are wondering about oscilloscopes then I recommend this video from EEVBlog th-cam.com/video/Iq4QlfH-oqk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=b5lR38sBZ23MgLyX
@@DavePoo2 Brilliant! Thank you.
Nice bit of trouble shooting there. These mods are getting better all the time. Enjoy playing the games.
Thanks. Yeah, I love this mod, it's a huge quality of life improvement for the game gear. I've been playing a lot of Sonic!
Nice retro fit, this is one console I do not have...Imagine going back in time and showing your mod in 91..
Sega would have given me a big load of cash for such "future tech"
Nice job. no easy mod this!
I think this is supposed to be one of the easier mods. But I didn't have the wire free kit, so it took a bit longer. And the newest cleanscreen should be easier to wire (shouldn't have to do those 2 wires to the LCD pins).
12:37 I'm not sure that putting an antistatic bag there is a good idea. They are "antistatic" because they are slightly conductive :)
Slightly, meaning if the Game Gear managed to put out 10,000V then it might start conducting.
Jam in a new replacement case.
The case is ok. The screen scratches are not visible when playing, only when it's off.