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I've been thinking about doing this as well. Looking at these https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KSPYMJ2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_P2FJ3V6YR2EW3C49JMJW?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
5V from the board would charge the battery. It's just that the power board is only on when the switch is on. So the battery would only charge when the GG is plugged in and turned on.
I'm stepping down the input voltage from the original Sega adapter to 9V, which usually comes in at 10 to 13V based on my measurements from the many examples I have around here. I'm using this BMS to balance charge the two 18650s. There are more complex devices out there, and a couple have been used in GG battery pack projects on this sub.
You can get it for like $10 at most hardware or craft stores, even some grocery stores have it.
I have reapplied lots of labels over the years using it and it looks good as new when done. The glue doesn't soak the paper and has a good strong hold.
Spray the glue onto the back of the label (not onto the cart!) and give it about 30 seconds to get tacky then align and stick down the label being careful to avoid trapping any air bubbles.
If you've never used a spray glue before I'd recommend trying it out first before gluing the game label. Just use a random piece of paper, cut a little piece out about the same size as the label and glue it to something as a tester to get used to how the spray glue handles.
thanks for answering
this is the one I was thinking of https://www.amazon.com/VEVOR-Commercial-Ultrasonic-Capacity-Solution/dp/B01HGNYO0U or the 3L ones (in my country both have a good discount)
I'm aware a full GG board doesn't fit in any of them but my idea was to partially clean it as suggested in another comment.
I know this a bit late, but this is what I use for small boards like the Game Gear/ Game Boy/ Switch/ ect.
It’s this kit from Amazon I used the mcwill 3.0 guide for most of it, since it came with an old version of the guide. As I mentioned in another comment, I checked the voltage before connecting the new screen ribbon cable, and it was just below 5V. I’ll try to get some pics of the main board, I’m just not feeling like popping the whole thing open again right now lol
I first bought this ac adapter for Game Gear off Amazon, but it failed after just a few weeks. I replaced it with something more useful, and have been very happy with that.
Hi do you think this soldering kit would have everything I need (besides the capacitors)?
So under each dot of solder there is a hole that a wire leg of the capacitor has to go into? Thanks
Hm maybe it'd be too pricey to risk me doing it then.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097XX76V4/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_K328D318CPR8QPDQZZ3Z
I think this is a cheap kit, but that and $15 for the caps and it'd be $70 total cost. I might get another game gear then I guess
it usually has the yellow on the tip, bot some brands wont do that
Get some flux, it'll make cleaning up the solder bridges etc that u/MathematicianOverall mentioned much easier.
Review this VIDEO, despite its age it is still an excellent starting point.
For stuff like this, I prefer a flux paste like THIS. Just use a q-tip or similar to dab a little on the point. Makes less of a mess.
Isn’t it simpler to just use one of these for the vga output?
If your looking for good wick try this stuff.
Gotcha. Yea I'm gonna try to keep it under the 48k limit so I don't have to deal with mappers and bank switching.
Yea that seems expensive.
Amazon has these sketch chinese eeprom programmers for about the same price:
but I'm gonna focus on getting my rom complete before buying any hardware. So I will have plenty of time for more research.
Thanks for the help, btw!
sleeves were from amazon: Print File Preservers for 12 3.5x3.5-Inch Prints, Pack of 25 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DDTQFN6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_kqoyCb44VKFE7
Holds 6 games perfectly, I'm using a 1.5inch binder which can for 5 full sleeves, went with that amount to avoid too much weight on the binder.
BTW, these have been out for several years now, just not marketed directly for Game Gear. I got one about a month ago from Amazon and it works great, even with my Everdrive. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0787KB85N/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Yeah the Game Gear has 3 boards inside of it: power, sound, main. I have a sound board which I replaced all the capacitors already.
Your issue is from the capacitors on the main board. You can capacitors to replace from an electronics store. Or companies piece together sets specifically for the Game Gear. You just need basic soldering knowledge.