Wow. Just been to collect the screen. There was no way to test it so he let me just take it (I'll pay him later). The flight case was also included!
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Just tested it out. Needs a slight yoke rotation but besides that it's immaculate. Not a single mark on it, not even any dust - the same goes for the flight case. There's no way I'm taking out the power board, it'd be a crime. I'd be interested to see how many hours it's done but I don't think you can with this model.
I'm not really noticing any difference between 800TVL and 600TVL. I'd have to have the both side by side.
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I sorted out the geometry on the PVM and everything looks wonderful. Although with all the plugging and unplugging it seems that the red BNC socket is failing, probably due to age and lack of use. I have to twist the connector around to get a connection. Compressed air isn't working. An easy fix - so when it finally does totally die on me I can get to work with whipping out that Q-board and replacing all the sockets. If anything all of this is a great way of learning electronics. Everything is so modular and easy to access. I reckon if I could go back and get my hands on both of those units that turned up bashed I could easily combine the best of both into a good condition unit.
It does seem that the scan lines with 600TVL are less pronounced. Which is great! It's actually easier on the eyes after an hour or two of gaming. You come away from the BVM feeling like your eyeballs have been microwaved. This is also a great reason to keep the BVM around. I'm still looking for a G-board donor. If anyone sees any faulty units anywhere otherwise destined for scrap please let me know.
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Originally posted by importaku View PostIf the socket is not making good connection chances are it’s oxidization especially if like you say it hasn’t been used much. buy some electrical contact cleaning spray it will fix that for you. Stuff is great to have in the toolbox.
It doesn't work - you know why? Because the fault is with the cable. All the other colours on the lead pass a stable signal into that socket, as does my Wii component lead. Phew!! Now onto RGC for a replacement. I wouldn't have expected any of their cables to just stop working like that...
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Originally posted by dataDave View PostI have some already from the WD-40 people. Specifically for sensitive components and circuitry.
It doesn't work - you know why? Because the fault is with the cable. All the other colours on the lead pass a stable signal into that socket, as does my Wii component lead. Phew!! Now onto RGC for a replacement. I wouldn't have expected any of their cables to just stop working like that...
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Originally posted by dataDave View PostI sorted out the geometry on the PVM and everything looks wonderful. Although with all the plugging and unplugging it seems that the red BNC socket is failing, probably due to age and lack of use. I have to twist the connector around to get a connection. Compressed air isn't working. An easy fix - so when it finally does totally die on me I can get to work with whipping out that Q-board and replacing all the sockets. If anything all of this is a great way of learning electronics. Everything is so modular and easy to access. I reckon if I could go back and get my hands on both of those units that turned up bashed I could easily combine the best of both into a good condition unit.
It does seem that the scan lines with 600TVL are less pronounced. Which is great! It's actually easier on the eyes after an hour or two of gaming. You come away from the BVM feeling like your eyeballs have been microwaved. This is also a great reason to keep the BVM around. I'm still looking for a G-board donor. If anyone sees any faulty units anywhere otherwise destined for scrap please let me know.
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Originally posted by dvdx2 View PostAny updates on the pvm dave? Everything work out ok?
Started playing FFVII after patching my ISOs with the re-translation. Feels surreal playing it on real hardware.
I'm still somewhat eager to get the BVM back up and running. If you ever hear of any 14" units getting scrapped please let me know. I'll pay good money for working PSU boards.
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Originally posted by Escape-To-88 View PostMight be looking to offload a BVM soon. It's only 14" mind.
However, I can't get my modded N64 or standard Dreamcast to work via RGB. Any ideas?
The Dreamcast plug I have looks a bit **** (hardly any teeth in the scart) so maybe that's why.
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