Got DRAGONKZ CPS2 DS Champion Edition Multi to install and I must say, this install was WAAAAAAY easier than the first version. No need to worry about snapping very thin pins on the main board, jumpers, PAL chip version etc Checked and confirmed the board is suicided. Battery is still Continue Reading
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Japanese Outrun 2 SP Single Cab – Speaker Upgrade
Well I decided on Logitech 2.1 speakers because of one reason – bass! I feel since Sega didn’t install the rear speakers and base (like daytona 2) that I would be going it a disservice without some base Enter the logitech Z407’s. These speakers pretty much ticked all the right Continue Reading
Japanese Outrun 2 SP Single Cab
A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned that my old Sega Rally driving cab was off to a new home to be replaced by a Red Ferrari, well here it is! It wouldn’t be a cab for me without a respective worklog Yesterday Mark from need a courier delivered the OR2SP cab Continue Reading
CPS3 Repair Attempt
I purchased a CPS3 mobo only from YAJ a little while back in hope that it would work, but unfortunately my YAJ luck has run out (previously most “junk” stuff I’ve purchased has been perfect, but sadly this time it’s not so much the case ) When the CPS3 arrived, it Continue Reading
Sega Naomi NetDIMM and Normal DIMM repair
I had these two Sega Naomi DIMMs with the following issue The “no bios” one is the normal DIMM and the “faulty base” is the NetDIMM. I had previously tried to fix these two DIMMs with reflashing the bios I would say 10 times each – I eventually gave up Continue Reading
Wireless Phone Charger using Sega AIME card reader
For a little while now, I’ve been using the Sega AIME Control panel for Astro Cities (I’ve also since purchased another 2 of these panels giving me a total of 4 since I like the style so much). Since I’m not using any PCBs that would make sure of the Continue Reading
Sega Aero City – 2L12B and kick harness
Since I’ve pretty much decided on putting the DS CPS2 Multi on the Horizontal Aero, I figured it’d need a 2P panel. It most likely won’t be permanent, but having the ability to swap it around is always handy. Enter a 60 dollar Aliexpress repro… The post man delivered the Continue Reading
Sega Aero City – Number 2!
I’m sure those who have been keeping a close eye on my cabs know I have a silly theme of having pairs! Just because this cab is pretty rare in Australia, is not an excuse! 😀 About a month ago, I got delivery of another Aero City – once again thanks Continue Reading
Monkey Ball – Completed
Monkey Ball is done and dusted! (only waiting for the proper repro banana which will eventually come, but in its current state, it’s very playable :D) Artwork installed and a quick run through of beginner Such a fun game!!!
Monkey Ball Repro Part 2
An interim banana was 3d printed to use for the time being until I am able to get the proper banana from the guys on Arcade Projects – let the innuendo begin!! 😀 I got my Output Amp back in Feb with all the relevant components and built it as best Continue Reading