I'm glad you're going through with TBP installs on different motherboard revisions, because even still, there's still so many revisions that have no video tutorials, and sometimes info isn't consistent between installs. Hoping you continue to fill those gaps for other genesis revisions!
Thanks, I really appreciate that! I plan to keep making these TBP videos because finding clear documentation for this mod is difficult. And I’m a huge fan of your channel as well, thanks for all that you do in the speedrunning community!
@@LIRetroGaming Hey thanks, glad you enjoy my runs! But yeah, I've been messing with mods since I've recently changed over to RGB stuff, so I've been doing my own recaps and mod installations. Decided to get a broken Genesis lot to practice TBP installations on, since they're pretty cheap consoles, and seems like a good way to practice since if I mess up, I didn't lose a rare console lol. I ended up using your guide for a VA1 G3 I fixed (bad caps), then ended up with a VA2 G3 and had referenced the Mega amp thread, RetroRGB's site, and random twitter posts that all had different preferences on what components to remove, which just added to the confusion lol. I did end up getting it installed fine, but it would be nice to know why there's inconsistencies like that between installs lol.
That's exactly the same problem I have with the TBP installs - you have to hunt for info on twitter and other sites and the info is confusing or missing altogether. That's why I will eventually have videos of all the different models, to demonstrate a successful install. In general I always use the mega amp thread for the info on disconnecting all the audio channels, and lifting pins on the Sony CXA chip to sever RGB. I'll probably film a TBP on a Model 1 next, since there are a few differences with RGB on that console!
I've been avoiding this for a while now. There are so many models of the Genesis, all with their own issues and strengths, that even knowing what problems there are to solve, and whether those solutions create other problems, is kind of daunting.
@@LIRetroGaming Heya so, I ended up doing a couple more TBP installs on VA0, VA1, and VA1.8 model 2's. I had one issue with the VA1 where I installed the TBP, and would only get green. I traced it from the VDP all the way back to the TBP, and no traces are cut on the TBP itself anywhere on those RGB paths. I would randomly also get the screen being completely dark with only "shadows" showing up. I ended up swapping out the TBP board itself with another one, and the issue was completely gone and the VA1 is great. The VA0 was completely headache free and worked first try too. Fast forward to now, I've run into the same problem on this VA1.8 where now I only got red/green on the screen and no blue. I did the same tracing from the VDP back to the TBP board, and ended up reflowing some stuff on the TBP (and even replaced the THS7374), and I got those "shadows" on screen again and it was stuck like that. I decided to do the same thing as last time and swap the whole TBP off with another one, and this time I got immediate shadows again, which was really disappointing. I swapped it out with a 3rd TBP board I have, and now I get only red lol. I swapped the THS7374 (again) and now I got shadows, yet again. Would you have any ideas on what on earth is causing this? I thought I was getting the hang of installing these, but this Genesis is making me think otherwise :/
That mod is no doubt a must get. I installed this onto my Model 2 Sega MegaDrive. The colours looks phenomenal. The audio improvement blew me away and sounded absolutely incredible, Possibly way better than the Model 1 in my books. This mod was easy to follow. Good work on here with yours.
I had one of these, and I also had a Mac Plus, both of which were basically hand-me-downs from my mom's wealthier friends. I was surprised to learn that they actually both used the same CPU!! :O The Genesis was a TINY fraction of the cost of a Mac Classic or a Mac Plus! The CPU used in the genesis was actually very powerful for a console of its day.
Had the exact same crack in the solder on the power input of my Model 2. Swapped it for a new jack, as well as the DIN, while I was in there. With HD Retrovision component cables and the Retrotink 2x, the picture is amazing!
Thank you for making this video. It was essential this weekend as I attempted this with a Model2 VA1.8. This is one of the few good sources of information on this mod.
i hate to be negative cause i love your videos. it seems like more and more you leave out the small details of the install leaving a user following the video live that leaves us scratching out head and looking else where to finish it off. the part you speed through is important also, although boring id rather the points be highlighted or atleast zoomed in on.
That’s fair. I have to remember that some of these steps might be boring for me but they might be totally new for a beginner. I’ll try to remember that when I’m making new videos
Excellent video, really great method to remove the caps. I always enjoy watching videos like yours where you take it clean it up and make it better than ever! Liked and subscribed.
Yes it’s definitely challenging on the Genesis model two. Not all Sega consoles are this bad but whenever I see the pads on one side I always take it carefully and slow
I don't have the video issues, I live in the UK and we have RGB euro SCART for all SEGA consoles that we connect to a monitor or TV, crisp 240p image (on Mega Drive and Master System) that looks fantastic on most CRT TV's it also looks good on a LCD or LED. But the United States only got S-video, composite or RF... Different in Europe.
That is correct, although the Genesis does have RGB available we never had cables or connectors to utilize that video mode. Nice to have these options nowadays in North America
love the channel. I would put Model 2 in your video title, since the job is very different from the Model 1. I know it's in the decription, but not easy to tell from the title.
You should call yourself a doc now since you did a good job with that triple bypass mouhahahahah. great video. Would love to know where you get your caps from.
Thanks for this nice tutorial! Do you think that composite video out on a 32X would still work after doing this bypass to the Genesis? I understand it won't work directly from the Genesis console's multi-out, but i think that the RGB signal will pass fine to the 32X. My understanding is that 32X takes the RGB signal and converts it to composite internally.
Great job, your tips are very useful, thank you. Btw, I want to ask you or anyone else with experience for advice. I have Genesis2 VA0 and VA1 both consoles, also the Japanese MD2 VA1. I have not noticed any audio/video issues (cracks, loudness or distorsion) with RAD2X to hdmi adapter. But I`m very interested to know if "3BP" will dramatically upgrade the performance of audio/video in this case, and also if it would be compatible with RAD2X. If yes, then I will probably get it for all 3 of my consoles. Thanks in advance, cheers!
Im having insane audio buzzing sounds with hd retrovision component cables unless I unplug the white wire. It was happening before I installed this triple bypass also. Anyone know what I can do to fix this?
That’s correct. Here we can use hd retrovision cables to connect directly to a CRT, or we can use the same European RGB cables and connect them to a scaler like the retrotink5x
Recently acquired this same model genesis and a crt, really excited to do this mod. While I do have hd retrovision cables my crt only has composite/s-video inputs. Can I do an s-video mod along with the triple bypass?
@LIRetroGaming thanks man. I'm decent with a soldering iron but need a clear guide to follow. Seems like the 3BP is some arcane magic with not a lot of clear cut install info out
Are you able to do this mod and keep composite output? I got a CRT setup and like the slight fuzzy picture that comes from composite for these older consoles. But my Genesis 2 VA1 has the absolute WORST sound chip. It's almost like it has a harsh overdrive.
You need one of those microscopes like what Louis Rossmann has when he repairs macbooks on TH-cam. Great video! Would you consider the Model 2 better than or equal to the OG Genesis?
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! I really like the model too and I think that once you add the triple bypass to it it’s just as phenomenal as the model one. Personally I own both versions because I’m a huge Sega fan
Yes it should be the same for the European model. The jumpers are actually on the back of the PCB so all you have to do is look at that before closing up all the jumpers
i've got a model 1 that doesn't have that splash at the beginning when you power it on, very nice find.. but it definitely needs new caps. the sound is horrifyingly distorted and there's jail bars. might do a vid down the line of how bad it can get as a before/after. on a side note, i miss my sega CD and 32x, both destroyed by cat piss.
It depends on the version of the Genesis. For model 2, the audio gets a huge improvement. For model 1, it's the video that really improves a lot. Each revision has its own set of mistakes that Sega made at the factory. This corrects all of that and it's visible when you compare it to a stock console
I am doing this same mod and I am very excited to do so in a few days! Are you using HDRetrovision cables along with this mod? I heard that the triple bypass mod removies composite video cable functionality, and I was wondering if I needed to get them to have the results you gained as well?
This mod has the option to remove composite, but in this video I left composite video intact. It’s compatible with the HDretro cables and also with RGB cables as well, so you should be all set!
What kind of cable or setup are you using to plug it into your LCD tv? Are you using some fancy cable plus some other adaper before it gets to your tv?
I’m using HD Retro vision component cables and from there I send it to a scaler called the OSSC that Converts the video signal to 720 P without any lag
Hello LIRG, very good video as always I'm getting much and much more into modding retro consoles, and this seems like a intermediate level mod for me, I recently acquired this very same model of genesis myself, seeing your videos I'm prone to buy and install this Triple bypass mod for my console. Sorry for the barrage of questions that come as follows : @14:45, do you happen to know the model solder tip of the hakko, is that fx888d model station? I need a small thin tip as the one you display in that specific part, because I struggle a lot with a wider tip I have on my fx-888d. @same minute mark What model of jumper cable and awg caliber you use? this looks like a sturdy cable, well suited for this mods, I like that the plastic coating is thick, personally I ordered some 30 AWG but I'm not quite pleased with it, it seems very frail, also I see voultar uses the same caliber and maybe the same brand? of jumper cables you use care to share? @same minute mark I see you put the music x68000 in the description, can I have which song is that specifically, or at least the game, so I can search it..... It's soooo soothing and pleasing.
Glad you enjoyed the video! Here are some answers to those questions. I use the T18-D16 soldering tip for most of my work but occasionally I use that smaller tip for some applications. Unfortunately I can't remember the model number of that one. Normally I use 28 gauge copper stranded wire for my installs, although 30 gauge is also useful on occasion. Something like this: www.amazon.com/Pc-Accessories-Connectors-Connector-10P-15FT/dp/B073W9R4R3/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2AV4JEWJ1OHXO&keywords=28+gauge+rainbow+wire&qid=1642788969&s=industrial&sprefix=28+gauge+rainbow+wire%2Cindustrial%2C67&sr=1-1-spons&psc=1&smid=A64W1E1ZZHST0&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUE2QzlOU1k0QlFKMEUmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA5Nzg0MzUzSk9VMDFLTlcwRDVUJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA1ODc2MTQzU0FRNVJYNE42TFU4JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ== Lastly that song is called Uranus and it's from the game Spindizzy II on the Sharp X68000. There are some examples of it that you can find on TH-cam.
Maybe I missed it but what was the solution to the stuck reset button? Was that just a dirty button area on the case top or spring or was there an issue with the button membrane?
@@LIRetroGaming thank you it comes in today and I'm going to try to mod it using your video (I also have a VA1) going to have to skip replacing the caps but I'll eventually get back in there and redo them. I'm also going to run some composite video tests a lot of people say that it disables composite videos so I'm going to actually check and check RF.
@@LIRetroGaming it would probably help alot in the through hole vias and it would have been better for the joints of that power jack to wick away some of that old solder before introducing more. To each their own though.
@@toxicavenger6172 came here to ask this lol. Watching him have trouble getting the solder to flow was a tiny bit painful lol. There's never a reason not to use flux whatsoever, it just makes your life easier no matter the project.
Got a VA1 Model 2 as my main Sega Genesis, audio was so horrid before I installed a Triple Bypass (heavy distortion that was very noticeable on the Streets of Rage 2 intro, and on the Jurassic Park Title screen) Those LM324 OpAmps are the absolute WORST on these Genesis consoles.
I do both! I have systems for sale that are already modded, and then of course you can also send me your consoles to have mods installed. You can find me at 1uprestorations.com
Bought a Mega Drive 2 yesterday with the intention of doing this exact mod, excellent timing. Thanks for the guide!
Glad you liked the video and I hope that it helps!
No you didn't
@@nitinparmar341 You got me, I actually bought it 2 days before this video went up. Keep up the good work
I'm glad you're going through with TBP installs on different motherboard revisions, because even still, there's still so many revisions that have no video tutorials, and sometimes info isn't consistent between installs. Hoping you continue to fill those gaps for other genesis revisions!
Thanks, I really appreciate that! I plan to keep making these TBP videos because finding clear documentation for this mod is difficult. And I’m a huge fan of your channel as well, thanks for all that you do in the speedrunning community!
@@LIRetroGaming Hey thanks, glad you enjoy my runs! But yeah, I've been messing with mods since I've recently changed over to RGB stuff, so I've been doing my own recaps and mod installations. Decided to get a broken Genesis lot to practice TBP installations on, since they're pretty cheap consoles, and seems like a good way to practice since if I mess up, I didn't lose a rare console lol.
I ended up using your guide for a VA1 G3 I fixed (bad caps), then ended up with a VA2 G3 and had referenced the Mega amp thread, RetroRGB's site, and random twitter posts that all had different preferences on what components to remove, which just added to the confusion lol. I did end up getting it installed fine, but it would be nice to know why there's inconsistencies like that between installs lol.
That's exactly the same problem I have with the TBP installs - you have to hunt for info on twitter and other sites and the info is confusing or missing altogether. That's why I will eventually have videos of all the different models, to demonstrate a successful install. In general I always use the mega amp thread for the info on disconnecting all the audio channels, and lifting pins on the Sony CXA chip to sever RGB. I'll probably film a TBP on a Model 1 next, since there are a few differences with RGB on that console!
I've been avoiding this for a while now. There are so many models of the Genesis, all with their own issues and strengths, that even knowing what problems there are to solve, and whether those solutions create other problems, is kind of daunting.
@@LIRetroGaming Heya so, I ended up doing a couple more TBP installs on VA0, VA1, and VA1.8 model 2's. I had one issue with the VA1 where I installed the TBP, and would only get green. I traced it from the VDP all the way back to the TBP, and no traces are cut on the TBP itself anywhere on those RGB paths. I would randomly also get the screen being completely dark with only "shadows" showing up. I ended up swapping out the TBP board itself with another one, and the issue was completely gone and the VA1 is great. The VA0 was completely headache free and worked first try too.
Fast forward to now, I've run into the same problem on this VA1.8 where now I only got red/green on the screen and no blue. I did the same tracing from the VDP back to the TBP board, and ended up reflowing some stuff on the TBP (and even replaced the THS7374), and I got those "shadows" on screen again and it was stuck like that. I decided to do the same thing as last time and swap the whole TBP off with another one, and this time I got immediate shadows again, which was really disappointing. I swapped it out with a 3rd TBP board I have, and now I get only red lol. I swapped the THS7374 (again) and now I got shadows, yet again.
Would you have any ideas on what on earth is causing this? I thought I was getting the hang of installing these, but this Genesis is making me think otherwise :/
That mod is no doubt a must get. I installed this onto my Model 2 Sega MegaDrive. The colours looks phenomenal. The audio improvement blew me away and sounded absolutely incredible, Possibly way better than the Model 1 in my books. This mod was easy to follow. Good work on here with yours.
I had one of these, and I also had a Mac Plus, both of which were basically hand-me-downs from my mom's wealthier friends.
I was surprised to learn that they actually both used the same CPU!! :O The Genesis was a TINY fraction of the cost of a Mac Classic or a Mac Plus! The CPU used in the genesis was actually very powerful for a console of its day.
Had the exact same crack in the solder on the power input of my Model 2. Swapped it for a new jack, as well as the DIN, while I was in there. With HD Retrovision component cables and the Retrotink 2x, the picture is amazing!
Thanks for the pro tip of cutting the legs off the bent caps for desoldering!
Thank you for making this video. It was essential this weekend as I attempted this with a Model2 VA1.8. This is one of the few good sources of information on this mod.
Never had I ever considered getting a model 2 until now ! Awesome video
Throughout the 1990s I would see lots and lots of model 2 Sega Genesis systems at stores and flea markets and yard sales.
i hate to be negative cause i love your videos. it seems like more and more you leave out the small details of the install leaving a user following the video live that leaves us scratching out head and looking else where to finish it off. the part you speed through is important also, although boring id rather the points be highlighted or atleast zoomed in on.
That’s fair. I have to remember that some of these steps might be boring for me but they might be totally new for a beginner. I’ll try to remember that when I’m making new videos
@@LIRetroGaming i agree! this may be the sole video being used for said install. thanks!
Excellent video, really great method to remove the caps. I always enjoy watching videos like yours where you take it clean it up and make it better than ever! Liked and subscribed.
Thanks! It definitely takes more time to remove the caps this way but it’s worth it because it’s much safer. Glad you enjoyed the video!
I just picked up a genesis and was planning on doing this. Perfect timing!
Any tips on the model 2 va4 triple bypass?
The steps are a little bit different but the general principles that you see in this video will work for the VA4
@@LIRetroGaming I'm excited! Hopefully I don't have to send this one to you for troubleshooting like I did with my n64 HD mod >.
@@LIRetroGaming great video, samsung korea genesis model 1 and nomad my favorite versions
Thank you for noting how much a pain Sega caps can be, bend pins and a lot of them.
Yes it’s definitely challenging on the Genesis model two. Not all Sega consoles are this bad but whenever I see the pads on one side I always take it carefully and slow
Thank you. Successfully moded my VA1 console. Works great!
Had the same issue on my model 2 genesis, and fixed it exactly the same way this video showed.
I have a Sega genesis model 1 non tmss, it's also my favorite model, also looks fantastic on my PVM via RGB
Very nice.
I don't have the video issues, I live in the UK and we have RGB euro SCART for all SEGA consoles that we connect to a monitor or TV, crisp 240p image (on Mega Drive and Master System) that looks fantastic on most CRT TV's it also looks good on a LCD or LED. But the United States only got S-video, composite or RF... Different in Europe.
That is correct, although the Genesis does have RGB available we never had cables or connectors to utilize that video mode. Nice to have these options nowadays in North America
Great vid bro ! Liked it a lot ! Cheers from France
Thanks a lot, glad you enjoyed it!
love the channel. I would put Model 2 in your video title, since the job is very different from the Model 1. I know it's in the decription, but not easy to tell from the title.
Can you hear the difference with the audio mod.
Can you make a comparison
if you go to retroRGB.com there are some audio comparisons posted there that you can listen to. The difference in sound is pretty clear
Another great job GP!
You should call yourself a doc now since you did a good job with that triple bypass mouhahahahah. great video. Would love to know where you get your caps from.
He already has a PhD!
Nice clean install, dude!
So in the video what connecting cables are using? Not the stock AV cables?
Likely you must've boosted its value. Maybe more with the 32x and CD combined
Thanks for this nice tutorial! Do you think that composite video out on a 32X would still work after doing this bypass to the Genesis? I understand it won't work directly from the Genesis console's multi-out, but i think that the RGB signal will pass fine to the 32X. My understanding is that 32X takes the RGB signal and converts it to composite internally.
Yes, you can preserve composite video with this mod and also combine it with the 32x. Zaxour has a good tutorial for this on his triple bypass github
Great job, your tips are very useful, thank you.
Btw, I want to ask you or anyone else with experience for advice. I have Genesis2 VA0 and VA1 both consoles, also the Japanese MD2 VA1. I have not noticed any audio/video issues (cracks, loudness or distorsion) with RAD2X to hdmi adapter. But I`m very interested to know if "3BP" will dramatically upgrade the performance of audio/video in this case, and also if it would be compatible with RAD2X. If yes, then I will probably get it for all 3 of my consoles.
Thanks in advance, cheers!
It should improve the performance of audio and video for those models, and it is compatible with the rad2x
Im having insane audio buzzing sounds with hd retrovision component cables unless I unplug the white wire. It was happening before I installed this triple bypass also. Anyone know what I can do to fix this?
The model one was better than the model 2 doing a bypass on rough video worst audio is a waste of time to me.
Totally fine to not bother with the model 2 just get a model 1
this mod disables the composite video output?
How do you connect your RGB Mega Drive 2 to your TV? In Europe we have the scart connector for RGB video input. You guys in USA had only RCA plugs.
That’s correct. Here we can use hd retrovision cables to connect directly to a CRT, or we can use the same European RGB cables and connect them to a scaler like the retrotink5x
Recently acquired this same model genesis and a crt, really excited to do this mod. While I do have hd retrovision cables my crt only has composite/s-video inputs. Can I do an s-video mod along with the triple bypass?
I have never tried it, but I think it is possible. You should still have access to Luma and Chroma which is what you need for the S-Video mod
What A/V cable are you using and are you using an upscale? Great video btw, I love your content!
Thanks! I was using Genesis RGB cables from insurrection industries and an OSSC scaler for this video
@@LIRetroGamingthank you!
Question. Is it possible to keep Composite video support after doing this? It would be nice to have both RGB and Composite as options to play with.
Do you need a special video cable for this? I'm assuming you are plugging it in to the component on your TV?
Yes you need hd retrovision genesis component cables
Can this guide be followed for a VA1 Japanese board?
Yes, it is the same on a Japanese VA1
@LIRetroGaming thanks man. I'm decent with a soldering iron but need a clear guide to follow. Seems like the 3BP is some arcane magic with not a lot of clear cut install info out
Are you able to do this mod and keep composite output? I got a CRT setup and like the slight fuzzy picture that comes from composite for these older consoles. But my Genesis 2 VA1 has the absolute WORST sound chip. It's almost like it has a harsh overdrive.
Yes, it’s possible to keep composite video. Zaxour has an excellent triple bypass guide on his GitHub page
I watch a lot of your videos, I am now learning to solder…….. what type of solder do you use 60/40 etc????
Yes I use kester 60/40 rosin core solder
You need one of those microscopes like what Louis Rossmann has when he repairs macbooks on TH-cam. Great video! Would you consider the Model 2 better than or equal to the OG Genesis?
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! I really like the model too and I think that once you add the triple bypass to it it’s just as phenomenal as the model one. Personally I own both versions because I’m a huge Sega fan
I have both, unmodded. I favor my Model 1. It's always perfect.
Hi, is this scheme the same for the SEGA MD2 EU model? Also, the jumpers on the triple bypass board? I could`n find the information. Thanks!
Yes it should be the same for the European model. The jumpers are actually on the back of the PCB so all you have to do is look at that before closing up all the jumpers
i've got a model 1 that doesn't have that splash at the beginning when you power it on, very nice find.. but it definitely needs new caps. the sound is horrifyingly distorted and there's jail bars. might do a vid down the line of how bad it can get as a before/after. on a side note, i miss my sega CD and 32x, both destroyed by cat piss.
That model one would definitely benefit from a triple bypass. It would solve all of those issues
@@LIRetroGaming Well, except the cat thing. ;-) haha
You didn’t show what kind of video cable you used at the end with the tv? Is it composite or hdmi?
It’s an hd retrovision component cable: castlemaniagames.com/collections/hd-retrovision/products/hd-retrovision-genesis-ypbpr-component-cable
What AV cables did you use? I’m interested in this mod but would need to still be able to use composite as my setup doesn’t have component.
This mod is specifically for RGB or component, so you would need those cables and a scaler to connect to a modern tv
But how much better is it’s video output?
Is it like a night & day difference?
It depends on the version of the Genesis. For model 2, the audio gets a huge improvement. For model 1, it's the video that really improves a lot. Each revision has its own set of mistakes that Sega made at the factory. This corrects all of that and it's visible when you compare it to a stock console
I am definitely doing caps on SEGA consoles that way from now on. Those bent leads really are a pain in the butt.
Yeah it definitely makes it easier and safer
Using just the composite rca cable to get that end result?
No this mod uses either component cables or RGB cables
Great video! What solder and soldering temp you are using for all of your console repair/mods?
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! Normally I have my iron set to 750°F and I use Kester leaded solder
Great video. Any chance to have where to buy top notch components with global delivery? Greetings from Spain!
Thanks! It looks like video game perfection has them in stock and they should ship to Spain videogameperfection.com/products/triple-bypass-v2/
@@LIRetroGaming thank you!
I am doing this same mod and I am very excited to do so in a few days! Are you using HDRetrovision cables along with this mod? I heard that the triple bypass mod removies composite video cable functionality, and I was wondering if I needed to get them to have the results you gained as well?
This mod has the option to remove composite, but in this video I left composite video intact. It’s compatible with the HDretro cables and also with RGB cables as well, so you should be all set!
Is cutting the sync trace not necessary in this motherboard revision?
No, you don’t need to disconnect sync with this one. That’s only needed for the model 1 consoles
How different would this process be for a Model 1 with VA7 motherboard? I heard those are essentially a model 2 in a model 1 shell.
It would actually be more similar to a genesis model one bypass install. IFixRetro has some good photos on Twitter that document the va7 install
What kind of cable or setup are you using to plug it into your LCD tv? Are you using some fancy cable plus some other adaper before it gets to your tv?
I’m using HD Retro vision component cables and from there I send it to a scaler called the OSSC that Converts the video signal to 720 P without any lag
Hello LIRG, very good video as always I'm getting much and much more into modding retro consoles, and this seems like a intermediate level mod for me, I recently acquired this very same model of genesis myself, seeing your videos I'm prone to buy and install this Triple bypass mod for my console.
Sorry for the barrage of questions that come as follows :
@14:45, do you happen to know the model solder tip of the hakko, is that fx888d model station? I need a small thin tip as the one you display in that specific part, because I struggle a lot with a wider tip I have on my fx-888d.
@same minute mark
What model of jumper cable and awg caliber you use? this looks like a sturdy cable, well suited for this mods, I like that the plastic coating is thick, personally I ordered some 30 AWG but I'm not quite pleased with it, it seems very frail, also I see voultar uses the same caliber and maybe the same brand? of jumper cables you use care to share?
@same minute mark
I see you put the music x68000 in the description, can I have which song is that specifically, or at least the game, so I can search it..... It's soooo soothing and pleasing.
Glad you enjoyed the video! Here are some answers to those questions. I use the T18-D16 soldering tip for most of my work but occasionally I use that smaller tip for some applications. Unfortunately I can't remember the model number of that one.
Normally I use 28 gauge copper stranded wire for my installs, although 30 gauge is also useful on occasion. Something like this: www.amazon.com/Pc-Accessories-Connectors-Connector-10P-15FT/dp/B073W9R4R3/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2AV4JEWJ1OHXO&keywords=28+gauge+rainbow+wire&qid=1642788969&s=industrial&sprefix=28+gauge+rainbow+wire%2Cindustrial%2C67&sr=1-1-spons&psc=1&smid=A64W1E1ZZHST0&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUE2QzlOU1k0QlFKMEUmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA5Nzg0MzUzSk9VMDFLTlcwRDVUJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA1ODc2MTQzU0FRNVJYNE42TFU4JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
Lastly that song is called Uranus and it's from the game Spindizzy II on the Sharp X68000. There are some examples of it that you can find on TH-cam.
Maybe I missed it but what was the solution to the stuck reset button? Was that just a dirty button area on the case top or spring or was there an issue with the button membrane?
Sorry I should have elaborated on that but it was just the plastic. It was really dirty and after the cleaning the reset button worked just fine
What is the magnifying thing your talking about? I need something
I use a binocular microscope to work on really small stuff so that I can see everything more easily. A cheaper alternative would be a magnifying lens
This thing is out of stock everywhere, where do I get one,
They are available on eBay. I also sell premodded Genesis with the triple bypass
@@LIRetroGaming thank you it comes in today and I'm going to try to mod it using your video (I also have a VA1) going to have to skip replacing the caps but I'll eventually get back in there and redo them. I'm also going to run some composite video tests a lot of people say that it disables composite videos so I'm going to actually check and check RF.
see your using a joyzz btw, love that controller
Me too! It’s the best wireless controller for the genesis in my opinion
Would flux have made this easier?
I did use it in a few cases during this installation. It certainly does help but I’m definitely not a person that uses it for every single situation
What does the pcb do exactly please ?
A better rgb signal and better sound ?
Yes, better RGB and sound. Then you can use component cables or RGB cables to enjoy the upgrades
Why don't you use flux?
I use it sometimes, but it’s not necessary for every instance of soldering
@@LIRetroGaming it would probably help alot in the through hole vias and it would have been better for the joints of that power jack to wick away some of that old solder before introducing more. To each their own though.
@@toxicavenger6172 came here to ask this lol. Watching him have trouble getting the solder to flow was a tiny bit painful lol. There's never a reason not to use flux whatsoever, it just makes your life easier no matter the project.
Got a VA1 Model 2 as my main Sega Genesis, audio was so horrid before I installed a Triple Bypass (heavy distortion that was very noticeable on the Streets of Rage 2 intro, and on the Jurassic Park Title screen) Those LM324 OpAmps are the absolute WORST on these Genesis consoles.
Yeah the difference in quality between those versions of the Genesis and the model one is really significant. The triple bypass is a big step up!
@@LIRetroGaming Definitely. The difference is night and day.
Triple bypass? Sounds like heart surgery! Do you need to hook it up to "life support" as AVGN calls the 32X setup? :D
9:47 Oops.
Would love to send you a pvm i have, its working but have problems, maybe you can make video fixing it 😂
Sure thing, you can reach me on my website
Do you sell modded systems? Or can we send you our systems to mod?
I do both! I have systems for sale that are already modded, and then of course you can also send me your consoles to have mods installed. You can find me at 1uprestorations.com
Good job love you
Sorry to hear about you living in NYC, hope you're able to move out to a better place soon!
good video :)
Thanks, glad that you enjoyed it!
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