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I wonder if there is always going to be some artifacts in the final result no matter what mod is used on 2 chip consoles. But it really is great that we now have a few options to greatly improve the image quality on the 2 chip machines which perhaps makes them overall better than 1 chips. Nice work!
January 17, 2025 at 2:08 PM
I wonder if there is always going to be some artifacts in the final result no matter what mod is used on 2 chip consoles. But it really is great that we now have a few options to greatly improve the image quality on the 2 chip machines which perhaps makes them overall better than 1 chips. Nice work!
The difference your mod makes is amazing! I notice on the after picture that there are faint jail bars. On the consolemods discord a few of us have modded our SNES' with the Torapu / Buttersoft mod which has delivered similar results to your mod but have also come across a few similar artifacts.
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January 17, 2025 at 2:08 PM
The difference your mod makes is amazing! I notice on the after picture that there are faint jail bars. On the consolemods discord a few of us have modded our SNES' with the Torapu / Buttersoft mod which has delivered similar results to your mod but have also come across a few similar artifacts.
An actual SNES mod to sharpen the pixels of 2-CHIP consoles? - shmups.system11.org
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December 5, 2024 at 10:12 AM
Here is a link with instructions for the SNS-CPU-RGB-01 / 02 SNES motherboards. It has some nice comparison photos too:
amaiorano.io/2023/03/07/s...
amaiorano.io/2023/03/07/s...
SNES 2-Chip RGB Filter Mod: SNS-CPU-RGB-02
A few months ago, I posted about how I modded my 2-chip SNES to improve the video output quality. The mod was based off of this post by Buttersoft, which is for the SHVC-CPU-01 revision of the SNES, a...
amaiorano.io
December 5, 2024 at 10:08 AM
Here is a link with instructions for the SNS-CPU-RGB-01 / 02 SNES motherboards. It has some nice comparison photos too:
amaiorano.io/2023/03/07/s...
amaiorano.io/2023/03/07/s...
Take a look at this blog for details:
amaiorano.io/2022/10/14/s...
This mod get's you close in quality to the mod Game Sack used and is available for anyone to build right now. Cost's about £30 in parts but that is enough to build 3 of the mod boards.
amaiorano.io/2022/10/14/s...
This mod get's you close in quality to the mod Game Sack used and is available for anyone to build right now. Cost's about £30 in parts but that is enough to build 3 of the mod boards.
SNES 2-Chip RGB Filter Mod
I recently restored my childhood SNES, and although I was able to use a custom cable I made to output RGB, I knew that the video quality was not optimal. The reason for this is that my SNES is an olde...
amaiorano.io
December 5, 2024 at 10:03 AM
Take a look at this blog for details:
amaiorano.io/2022/10/14/s...
This mod get's you close in quality to the mod Game Sack used and is available for anyone to build right now. Cost's about £30 in parts but that is enough to build 3 of the mod boards.
amaiorano.io/2022/10/14/s...
This mod get's you close in quality to the mod Game Sack used and is available for anyone to build right now. Cost's about £30 in parts but that is enough to build 3 of the mod boards.
It is a definite improvement over stock. You can still see some ghosting around Samus' legs and some of the snowflakes though. You can get similar results if you are prepared to make your own filter mod. Requires moderate soldering skills and a few other mods performed to the SNES motherboard first.
December 5, 2024 at 10:03 AM
It is a definite improvement over stock. You can still see some ghosting around Samus' legs and some of the snowflakes though. You can get similar results if you are prepared to make your own filter mod. Requires moderate soldering skills and a few other mods performed to the SNES motherboard first.
All SMD removal methods have their risks. Hot air - melting components / exploding caps. Push and twist (gently) - can lift pads if too harsh. Hot tweezers - see above. I say use whatever method you are comfortable doing and have success with. Take you time, practice. Have fun.
December 4, 2024 at 2:15 PM
All SMD removal methods have their risks. Hot air - melting components / exploding caps. Push and twist (gently) - can lift pads if too harsh. Hot tweezers - see above. I say use whatever method you are comfortable doing and have success with. Take you time, practice. Have fun.
The push down and twist method done properly does not rip anything of the board. If it were so destructive it wouldn't be such a popular method in the hobbiest community. You may not agree and that is fine. No need to threaten to ban your fans who just do happen to have a different opinion. Peace.
November 19, 2024 at 10:15 PM
The push down and twist method done properly does not rip anything of the board. If it were so destructive it wouldn't be such a popular method in the hobbiest community. You may not agree and that is fine. No need to threaten to ban your fans who just do happen to have a different opinion. Peace.
No need to be so harsh Voultar. I really enjoy your Videos and have learnt a lot from you. It saddens me that you are threatening to ban me just because I have a different view to yourself. Clearly if you are skilled and have the correct equipment like yourself hot air is the preferred method.
November 19, 2024 at 10:15 PM
No need to be so harsh Voultar. I really enjoy your Videos and have learnt a lot from you. It saddens me that you are threatening to ban me just because I have a different view to yourself. Clearly if you are skilled and have the correct equipment like yourself hot air is the preferred method.
He couldn't figure out what was wrong until an eagle eyed viewer pointed out he had accidentally desoldered a tiny SMD resistor. Very unlikely to happen with gentle application of the twist of method. I think I have made my point and hope that Voultar is less harsh about using the twist off method.
November 19, 2024 at 9:37 AM
He couldn't figure out what was wrong until an eagle eyed viewer pointed out he had accidentally desoldered a tiny SMD resistor. Very unlikely to happen with gentle application of the twist of method. I think I have made my point and hope that Voultar is less harsh about using the twist off method.
It is also possible when using hot air to accidentally knock off small components next to the SMD caps you are removing. There was a recent video from Mend It Mark who is an expert at repairing electronics where he accidentally knocked a tiny component off and didn't notice.
November 19, 2024 at 9:37 AM
It is also possible when using hot air to accidentally knock off small components next to the SMD caps you are removing. There was a recent video from Mend It Mark who is an expert at repairing electronics where he accidentally knocked a tiny component off and didn't notice.
Also Macho Nacho uses the twist method in that video although he is too aggressive in my opinion. He twists it off in one motion instead of gently twisting back and forward changing direction when feeling resistance.
November 19, 2024 at 8:31 AM
Also Macho Nacho uses the twist method in that video although he is too aggressive in my opinion. He twists it off in one motion instead of gently twisting back and forward changing direction when feeling resistance.
Even experienced solderers can run into trouble with heat and SMD caps. Check macho nachos video out: m.youtube.com/watch?v=0fP1...
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November 19, 2024 at 8:18 AM
Even experienced solderers can run into trouble with heat and SMD caps. Check macho nachos video out: m.youtube.com/watch?v=0fP1...
I think it is a mistake to be so dismissive of a method that many people find to be effective.
November 19, 2024 at 8:14 AM
I think it is a mistake to be so dismissive of a method that many people find to be effective.
The press down and twist method is a "proper" method too if it works which it does. The hot air method can be extremely damaging if done badly which Voultar even mentioned in his Saturn stream. In his stream you can even see one of the chokes melting slightly.
November 19, 2024 at 8:14 AM
The press down and twist method is a "proper" method too if it works which it does. The hot air method can be extremely damaging if done badly which Voultar even mentioned in his Saturn stream. In his stream you can even see one of the chokes melting slightly.
I have seen some videos of people just twisting SMD caps right off in one motion and that surely is a recipe for disaster. Maybe you could livestream a test of you trying the gentle pushdown and twist off method using an old scrap board to see how you get on. Keep up the good work and great videos!
November 19, 2024 at 7:03 AM
I have seen some videos of people just twisting SMD caps right off in one motion and that surely is a recipe for disaster. Maybe you could livestream a test of you trying the gentle pushdown and twist off method using an old scrap board to see how you get on. Keep up the good work and great videos!
I gently twisted until I felt slight resistance then twisted in the other direction. Repeat a few times and it came right off. There was never any excess force being applied. All very gentle. It may not be how the pros do it but it was very effective for me.
November 19, 2024 at 7:03 AM
I gently twisted until I felt slight resistance then twisted in the other direction. Repeat a few times and it came right off. There was never any excess force being applied. All very gentle. It may not be how the pros do it but it was very effective for me.
I watched your video about recapping the Sega Saturn using hot air and it looked effective. On the other hand I successfully removed all of the SMD caps on my SNES using the push down and twist method. I never felt like I was in any danger of damaging the pads.
November 19, 2024 at 7:03 AM
I watched your video about recapping the Sega Saturn using hot air and it looked effective. On the other hand I successfully removed all of the SMD caps on my SNES using the push down and twist method. I never felt like I was in any danger of damaging the pads.
I used the push down and twist method to remove the surface mount caps on my SNES. I think it is the safest / easiest way to remove them. No chance of exploding caps. Just need to be gentle whilst twisting.
November 13, 2024 at 8:58 PM
I used the push down and twist method to remove the surface mount caps on my SNES. I think it is the safest / easiest way to remove them. No chance of exploding caps. Just need to be gentle whilst twisting.