Modding and Repair Services

[Platinumfungi]

UPDATE: 7/14/09

 

I've been extremely busy for quite awhile now, but hope to update/bump this post in the near future. In the mean time just PM me if you have any questions about anything. Thanks everyone

 

 

I've been doing modding and repair work for quite awhile now and figured I'd start offering my services here on AA Listed below is just a small sample of some of the work I'm available to do.

 

I'm best known over on www.gametz.com. I'm Platinumfungi - http://gametz.com/user/platinumfungi.html I have 365 total transactions with 100% positive feedback.

 

Please check my above link at GTZ for lots of photos and information about: shipping, payment options, pricing, custom work, etc.. (Once on the linked page, just scroll down a bit to see all the work.)

 

I'm adding new things almost every week so check back for more modding goodness.

 

Thanks for looking!

 

General Services:

- retro fit newer video and audio enhancements

- region switches

- frequency switches

- swap any led

- add leds to controllers

- add power leds to systems that don't have them

- cut windows, designs, etc into systems

- make custom cables for various purposes

- make custom adapters for various purposes

- replace fuses

- headphone jacks - in works...

- RGB mods - in the works...

- internal audio/speakers - in the works...

 

 

Atari

 

2600

 

 

 

- Mod - Add a Power Indicator LED. Any color. Any location. 2 sizes available - $20

- Mod - Add Composite Video and Dual Channel Audio - Working on a new build. Ask for pricing info in the mean time...

- Mod - S-Video - Working on a new build. Ask for pricing info in the mean time...

- Repair - Controller port issues - $20

 

 

 

Jr.

Services are available and will be listed soon. Just ask if you're interested in anything.

 

 

 

5200

 

 

 

- Mod - Swap the Power LED. Any color - $10

- Mod - Add Composite Video and Dual Channel Audio - Working on a new build. Ask for pricing info in the mean time...

- Mod - S-Video - Working on a new build. Ask for pricing info in the mean time...

- Mod - Power supply mod - $25

 

 

 

7800

 

 

 

- Mod - Swap out the Power LED. Any color - $10

- Mod - S-Video and RCA Audio - Working on a new build. Ask for pricing info in the mean time...

 

 

 

Jaguar

 

 

 

- Mod - Swap out the Power LED. Any color - $10

- Mod - Add standard RCA Composite Video and Stereo Audio - $30

- Mod - Add standard S-Video - $45

- Mod - Custom window/lighting/art design in case. Could cut a large Atari logo, etc - $ varies{box}

 

 

 

Coleco

 

ColecoVision

 

 

 

- Mod - Composite Video and Dual Channel Audio - $30

- Mod - Add a Power LED. Any color. Any location. 2 sizes available - $20

- Repair - Controller port issues - $25 (per port)

- Repair - Video/display issues - $30

 

 

 

Fujitsu

 

FM Towns Marty

 

 

 

- Mod - Swap out the power, cd-rom access, floppy access, or card access LEDs. Any color - $10 each

- Mod - Custom window/lighting/art design in case. Logos, game art, etc - $ varies

- Repair - Replace broken floppy drive belt - $20 (plus parts cost)

 

 

 

Magnavox / Philips

 

Odyssey 2

 

 

 

- Mod - Add a Power LED. Any color. Any location - $20

- Mod - Composite video and Dual channel audio - $30

 

 

 

 

Mattel

 

Intellivision

 

 

 

- Mod - Composite video and Dual Channel Audio - $30

- Mod - Add a Power LED. Any color - $20

 

 

 

Intellivision II

- Mod - Composite video and Dual Channel Audio - $35

 

 

 

Microsoft

 

Xbox

 

 

- Mod - Add standard S-video - coming soon...

- Mod - Add standard RCA mount Component video and stereo audio - $40

- Mod - Add standard RCA mount Composite video and stereo audio - $30

- Repair - Laser Replacement - $ varies depending on model.

 

 

 

NEC

 

Accessories

- Mod - Install longer controller cables for ANY NEC Pad. Black or off white available. Length of up to 20ft- $20-25 depending on length.

- Mod - Convert a USA compatible pad to PC Engine and vice versa. The actual plug appearance may vary a little from the photos. It just depends on which company I order my parts from - $20

- Homebrew - Make a USA to PC Engine or vice versa controller adapter cable - $25

 

 

 

Express

 

 

 

- Mod - Swap out the Power LED. Any color - $10

- Repair - Repair video issues - $20

- Repair - Repair no audio or quiet audio issues - $20

- Repair - Total pcb capacitor replacement overhaul - $45

 

 

 

PC Engine

Services are available and will be listed soon. In the mean time just ask if you're interested in anything.

 

 

 

PC Engine Duo and Turbo Duo

 

 

 

- Mod - Swap out the CD-ROM access LED. Any color - $10

- Mod - Add a power indicator LED. Any color - $20

- Mod - Region Switch - $50

- Mod - Add RCA mount Composite video, and/or Stereo sound - $30

- Repair - Repair audio issues. (on hold...)

- Repair - Repair finicky AV port - $15

- Repair - Repair finicky controller ports - $15

- Repair - Total pcb capacitor replacement overhaul! (on hold while I work out a new method of pcb washing...)

- Repair - Replace the laser lens assembly - $20 (plus parts cost)

 

 

 

PC Engine Duo R

 

 

 

- Mod - Region Switch. Select between TG16 and PC Engine Hucard modes. Can be installed wherever you request. Either vertically or horizontally - $50

- Mod - Add Region Switch Indicator LEDs. Select a color for both regions - $20

- Mod - Add a Power Indicator LED. Any color. The center is reserved for the CD-ROM access light - $20

- Mod - Add standard RCA jacks so you don't need special cables. Composite video and stereo sound shown in the pictures - $30

- Repair - Repair finicky AV port - $15

- Repair - Repair finicky controller ports - $15

- Repair - Total pcb capacitor replacement overhaul - $ ask for more information

- Repair - Replace the laser lens assembly $20 (plus parts cost)

 

 

 

PC Engine Duo RX

 

 

 

- Mod - Region Switch. Select between TG16 and PC Engine Hucard modes. Can be installed wherever you request. Either vertically or horizontally - $50

- Mod - Add Region Indicator LEDs - $20

- Mod - Add a Power Indicator LED - $20

- Mod - Add standard RCA jacks so you don't need special cables - $30

- Repair - Repair audio issues - $ varies

- Repair - Repair finicky AV port - $15

- Repair - Repair finicky controller ports - $15

- Repair - Total pcb capacitor replacement overhaul - $ ask for more information

- Repair - Replace the laser lens assembly - $20 (plus parts cost)

 

 

 

Super Grafx

 

 

 

- Mod - Add Power Indicator LED. Any color - $20

- Mod - Add standard RCA mount Composite video and stereo audio - $30

- Mod - Add custom led case lighting - $ varies depending on project requirements

- Mod - Region Switch. Allows you to play both JPN and USA Hucards. Can be installed where ever you request. Either vertically or horizontally - $50

 

 

 

 

TG-16

 

 

 

- Mod - Composite Video and Stereo Sound - $30

- Mod - Backlit TG16 logo. Acts as a Power Indicator. Whenever you turn the console on, it lights up - $25

- Mod - Region switch. Change between TG16 and PC Engine modes. Uses a "push button" style switch - $35

- Mod - Add Power Indicator LED. Any color - $20

- Mod - Install longer controller cables. Black or off white available. Length of up to 20ft - $20-25 varies on length

- Repair - Repair finicky controller ports - $15

- Repair - Repair finicky AV port - $15

 

 

 

Nintendo

 

Famicom

Services are available and will be listed soon. Just ask if you're interested in anything.

 

 

 

Gamecube

 

 

 

- Mod - Swap out the Power LED. Any color - $10

- Mod - Add standard RCA mount Composite video and stereo audio - $30

- Mod - Region switch - $40

 

 

 

N64

 

 

 

- Mod - Swap out the Power LED. Any color - $10

- Mod - Add standard RCA mount Composite video and stereo audio - $30

- Mod - Basic Region Mod. Modify cart slot to allow the use of Japanese N64 games - $15

 

 

 

NES

 

 

 

- Mod - Swap out the Power LED. Any color - $10

- Mod - Controller LEDs - they light up when the corresponding button is pressed. Any color - $15

- Mod - Dual Channel Audio - $20

- Repair - Replace 72 pin connector - $20 (plus parts cost)

 

 

 

NES 2

 

 

 

- Mod - Custom Power LED. Any color - $30

- Mod - RCA Composite Video and Dual Channel Audio - $35

 

 

 

 

SNES

 

 

 

- Mod - Swap out the Power LED. Any color - $10

- Mod - Add standard RCA mount Composite video and stereo audio - $30

- Mod - Region Switch and 50/60 Hertz Switch. Allows you to play USA, JPN, and PAL games. (Note your tv must be able to display both 50 and 60 hertz) - $45

 

 

 

 

SNES 2

 

 

 

- Mod - Custom Power LED. Any color - $25

- Mod - Add standard RCA mount Composite video and stereo audio - $30

 

 

 

Super Famicom

Services are available and will be listed soon. In the mean time just ask if you're interested in anything.

 

 

 

Wii

 

 

 

- Mod - Wiimote A button and Nunchuck Backlights. Any color - $25

- Mod - Wiimote player indicator light swap. Available in blue (default), red, green, or yellowish/orange - $20

- Mod - Wiimote rumble lighting. Lights up the speaker area of the Wiimote. (sorry for the blurry pics. it's hard for me to photograph the results...) - $15

- Mod - Classic Controller Thumbstick Backlight. Any color - $20

 

 

 

 

Panasonic

 

3DO FZ-1

 

 

 

- Mod - Swap out the Power or Access LEDs - $10 each

- Mod - Custom window/lighting/art design in case. Could backlight the word Panasonic on top, etc - $ varies

 

 

 

3DO FZ-10

- Mod - Swap out the Power or Access LEDs - $10 each

- Mod - Custom window/lighting/art design in case - $ varies

 

 

 

Sega

 

Accessories

- Homebrew - Custom made USB to Genesis controller adapter. Plug in your unmodified genesis controller to play on your computer - $ ask for details

- Homebrew - Custom made 32X to Genesis model 1 cable - $ ask for details

 

 

 

 

CD Model 2

 

 

 

- Repair - No power? It's probably the fuse. Available options include: replacement, in-line fuse holder installation, or switch breaker switch - $15+ depending on selected method.

- Repair - Repair audio and loading issues - $ varies ask for details

 

 

Dreamcast

 

 

 

- Mod - Swap out the Power LED. Any color - $10

- Mod - Add standard RCA mount Composite video and stereo audio - $30

- Repair - Repair the "Random Reset" problem - $25

 

 

 

Game Gear

 

 

 

- Mod - Swap out the Power LED. Any color - $10

- Repair - Repair all types of display problems - $ varies ask for details

- Repair - Repair audio problems - $ varies ask for details

 

 

 

Genesis Model 1

- Mod - Swap out the Power LED. Any color. (This photo also shows a custom Genesis mirror plated and backlit logo. My camera couldn't really capture the image very well.) - $10

 

 

 

- Mod - S-Video, Composite Video, and Dual Channel Audio (controlled by the on board Gen head phone jack) - $50 for S-Video, $35 for Composite and Dual Channel Audio

- Mod - Region Switches. Allows you to play Japanese and PAL games - $ price info coming soon...

 

 

 

Genesis Model 2

 

 

 

- Mod - Swap out the Power LED. Any color - $10

- Mod - Standard RCA Composite Video and Dual Channel Audio - $30

- Mod - Region Switches. Allows you to play Japanese and PAL games - $ price info coming soon...

- Mod - S-Video - coming soon...

 

 

 

Genesis Model 3

 

 

 

- Mod - Add a Power Indicator LED. Any color - $20

- Mod - Standard RCA Composite Video and Dual Channel Audio - $30

- Mod - Region Switches. Allows you to play Japanese and PAL games - $ price info coming soon...

- Mod - S-Video - coming soon...

 

 

 

Master System

 

 

 

- Mod -Swap out the Power LED. Any color - $10

- Mod - Standard RCA Composite Video and Dual Channel Audio - $30

- Mod - S-Video - coming soon...

 

 

 

Saturn - USA

 

 

 

- Mod - Swap out the Power LED. Any color - $10

- Mod - Switchless region mod. Press and hold the Reset button for 2 seconds to change from USA to JPN region - $40

- Mod - Switchless region mod LED indicator. Select an alternative color for the power LED to change to while it is switching regions - $15

 

 

 

Saturn - JPN

 

 

 

- Mod - Swap out the Power LED. Any color. A white LED is shone below - $10

- Mod - Switchless region mod. Press and hold the Reset button for 2 seconds to change from USA to JPN region - $40

- Mod - Switchless region mod LED indicator. Select an alternative color for the power LED to change to while it is switching regions. In this case the normal white power LED is now blue when changing regions - $15

 

 

 

 

SNK

 

Neo Geo AES

 

 

 

- Mod - Add a Power indicator LED. Any color - $15

- Mod - Composite Video and Dual Channel Stereo - $30

- Mod - S-Video - $40

- Mod - Component Video - $ ask for pricing info

 

 

 

Neo Geo CD - Front Loader

 

 

 

- Mod - Swap out the Power LED. Any color - $10

- Mod - Region Switch - switch between USA and Japanese regions. Can be installed wherever you request. Either vertically or horizontally - $ ask for pricing info

 

 

 

Neo Geo CD - Top Loader

 

 

 

- Mod - Swap out the Power LED. Any color - $10

- Mod - Region Switch - switch between USA and Japanese regions. Can be installed wherever you request. Either vertically or horizontally - $35

- Mod - Region Switch LED Indicator. Have the power LED indicate which region the system is in. Choose any two colors. These photos show Blue for Japanese mode and Red for USA mode - $25

 

 

 

 

Sony

 

Playstation

- Mod -- Mod - Add standard RCA Composite Video and Stereo Audio - $30

- Mod - Add standard S-Video - $30

- Mod - RGB coming soon...

- Mod - Custom window/lighting/art design in case - $ varies

 

 

 

PSOne

 

 

 

- Mod - Swap out the Power LED. Any color - $ ask for pricing

- Mod - Add standard RCA mount Composite video and stereo audio - $30

- Mod - Custom window/lighting/art design in case - $ varies

 

 

 

PS2

 

 

 

- Mod - Swap out the Power LED. Any color - $ ask for pricing

- Mod - Add standard RCA mount Composite video and stereo audio - $30

- Mod - Custom window/lighting/art design in case. Could backlight the PS2 logo, etc - $ varies

 

 

 

If you've made it this far down, thanks again for looking!

Edited July 14, 2009 by Kaze

[Crazy Climber]

Nice! Great prices

[nathanallan]

I may get some PS1 colored plastic parts from you. Do you have any for the original boxy PS1? Like, clear plastic parts?? As for that, clear plastic parts for ANY system.

Edited April 14, 2009 by nathanallan

[Platinumfungi]

Crazy Climber - Thanks! I try to price them as reasonable as I can

 

Nathanallan -I'm not sure I follow you... Are you looking for clear/transparent replacement cases, or something else?

[nathanallan]

that's it. Transparent cases, or just the buttons from pretty much all the different systems. So, yes! Something to spruce up the plain-jane DCs and PS1s and whatever else. Something NOT painted, paint chips off.

 

Nathan

[Platinumfungi]

Hmm... I unfortunately don't have any replacement cases available. There would be lots of lighting and customizing options for those systems though.

 

By "the buttons" do you mean you'd like to replace the buttons, like the power button, on the consoles themselves?

[nathanallan]

Exactly, like on a PS1 for example, the big round Power and Eject.

 

Anything clear plastic and maybe colored clear I really get into. Maybe a lid for my Dreamcast made from say, purple/green clear plastic.

[DaytonaUSA]

Have you ever done DVD/GC Game Disk Region unlocking for a Panasonic Q Gamecube?

[+wood_jl]

This is good news!

 

Have you ever done the "super video" mods on the A8 computers, such as 800XL/130XE?

[Platinumfungi]

Nathanallan - Are you interested in clear plastic parts because you'd like to have lighting underneath them? Or do you just like the way the transparent plastic looks?

 

If you had any pics or links to images of something you think looks good we might be able to figure something out.

 

If you just wanted clear plastic in general the 3rd party replacement cases would probably be the easiest/cheapest route.

 

With either of those systems it would be possible to make a design/window in the system itself, thus making parts of it transparent and/or could be lit up with LED lighting.

 

DaytonaUSA - I haven't had a chance to work on a Panasonic Q yet. Although I did have someone ask me something along these lines awhile back that I was looking into. It seemed like information was somewhat hard to find. I remember finding some remote codes that seemed like possible "urban legends" that "may or may not" work. Seemed pretty odd to me.

 

Do you have any info/links in reference to this? If you've got some info on it I'll look into it and see what I can come up with.

 

wood_jl - I haven't gotten the chance to work on any of Atari's 8bit computers yet, but I'd be willing to look into it If you have any links/info regarding the work that would make research much quicker for me.

 

Thanks everyone!

[DaytonaUSA]

DaytonaUSA - I haven't had a chance to work on a Panasonic Q yet. Although I did have someone ask me something along these lines awhile back that I was looking into. It seemed like information was somewhat hard to find. I remember finding some remote codes that seemed like possible "urban legends" that "may or may not" work. Seemed pretty odd to me.

 

Do you have any info/links in reference to this? If you've got some info on it I'll look into it and see what I can come up with.

 

 

All I know is that there is a company online that once did them, that is very reputable, that is willing to do it for me as a special thing since I politely asked. I figured though, if you knew what to do, I'd give my business to an AA member first. But it's ok if you've never tried before, no worries.. I want it to go to someone who knows what to do, and I don't want to be the guinea pig . I'll take what pics I can to show you what they did to get the DVD disks and JAP GC disks to work though when I get it back.

 

D-

[Platinumfungi]

Sounds good.

 

I found one of the links I have saved awhile back when this was brought up and it references using a "Panasonic Service Disk 2" to make the Q region free. There was a place that offered to "lend" you the disc for something like 35 pounds that people mentioned too. Apparently in Australia and some other countries people were lucky enough to get the service disk from Panasonic.

 

Do you mind me asking what company it is?

[nathanallan]

As for the clear plastic, I'll buy third party if I could find them. I can do windows and things myself, don't need those. But a totally clear plastic disk cover for a PS1 or DC, those I have not been able to find. If you can point the way, I'll get them.

 

Both for LED lighting and just in general cool looks.

[holygrailvideogames.com]

Kaze does great work. He is highly recommended!

 

I hope in the future that you can repair Astrocade systems.

[DaytonaUSA]

Sounds good.

 

I found one of the links I have saved awhile back when this was brought up and it references using a "Panasonic Service Disk 2" to make the Q region free. There was a place that offered to "lend" you the disc for something like 35 pounds that people mentioned too. Apparently in Australia and some other countries people were lucky enough to get the service disk from Panasonic.

 

Do you mind me asking what company it is?

 

 

NCSX. They offered a burned version of that disk your talking about, but not anymore. The chip mod they do does both game and dvd disk region functions. I'll be sending mine in soon.

[keilbaca]

Just want to add a suggestion mod to your arsenal.

 

I have been requested and performed internal speaker mods into Atari 2600's. I'm sure more people would want them, as it is a really neat feature to have, especially on light sixers.

[ckrtech]

Can I just say that the TG-16 and Genesis backlit logos are some of the coolest things I have ever seen?

 

I am not one to do much case mod type stuff on my systems be they consoles or computers, but the backlit logos look really classy. Very nice.

[cubejunky]

I have a quick question or 2, I see you do NES work but could you do a AV mod for a Famicom? Also do you do any repairs on Neo Geo CD (top loader) I have one that doesn't read cds it tries to for about 4 sec then it just stops and does nothing. Or even if you know someone that does do these thing it would be a great help.

[Platinumfungi]

Nathanallan - I haven't come across any totally clear disc covers that any companies have made.

 

It would be possible to custom make them, as I'm very slowly getting into some slight plastic fab and have some initial quick ideas, but it would be somewhat time consuming and it's still down the road a ways for me. I'll keep this in mind if I start playing around in my "free time" one of these days...

 

holygrailvideogames - Thanks for the kind words! What needs to be repaired on your Astrocade?

 

I'm really open to work on any system: console, portable, arcade hardware, superguns, dedicated consoles, custom consoles/clone systems, etc. As long as I can get my brain wrapped around the work required, or can find some documentation online to look at I'm game

 

DaytonaUSA - I see, thanks. It sounds like they're installing a preprogrammed IC. This is how many of the somewhat "newer" mods are being done now. I will eventually get around to offering these types of services but it will still be awhile.

 

keilbaca - Sounds fun! I definitely hadn't thought about that one yet. Got any R&D pointers for me?

 

ckrtech - Hey THANKS I came up with those myself and thought they looked pretty nice. I like trying random ideas and those two were just such. I'm also going to do a similar mod with several other systems in the near future.

 

cubejunky - Sure, I'm game for pretty much any system. I'd need to look over some of my papers, but I'd say it would be right about the same price as pretty much all my standard AV mods - $30.

 

As per the NGCD, here are a few questions to help further diagnose the problem:

* Have you had the unit for awhile or did you just buy it?

* Did the problem just suddenly occur one day or has this been a gradual issue?

* Make sure you're using the appropriated rated PSU. I believe the different models used different ratings.

* Have you tested multiple games (and not cdrs)?

* Does the system seem to boot up and run regularly until you put a game in? (power light comes on, no odd noises, etc.)

 

Most likely it's either that the laser lens needs adjustment, or it could just be worn out from use. My first thought would be to try and calibrate the potentiometer on the laser lens. Hopefully it just needs some loving

[cubejunky]

* Have you had the unit for awhile or did you just buy it?

I bought it about a yr ago.

 

* Did the problem just suddenly occur one day or has this been a gradual issue?

it just occurred one day, when I bought it, it worked for a day (got it from a friend) but then it just stopped.

 

* Make sure you're using the appropriated rated PSU. I believe the different models used different ratings.

As far as I know it's all the right/original equipment.

 

* Have you tested multiple games (and not cdrs)?

Yes I have tried 4 different games none of witch are cdrs, all originals 2 from US and 2 from JP.

 

* Does the system seem to boot up and run regularly until you put a game in? (power light comes on, no odd noises, etc.)

The system runs fine it doesn't make any weird noises the power light lights up and it brings you to the main menu, it doesn't crash or freeze it just wont read games even when it is trying to read games it doesn't sound weird no grinding noises or anything.

[keilbaca]

Yeah, one main thing.

 

Get a sound driver that is small, even if you have to make it yourself, and use flat speakers. I did one using sony speakers (I need to look up the model number on my other computer), and its really hard stuffing everything into the case.

[Platinumfungi]

cubejunky - Alright, given the information you listed I'd suggest adjusting the laser. Are you comfortable opening the unit?

 

keilbaca - Good to know! I'll probably send you a pm whenever I start playing around with it to discuss it more. Thanks!

[cubejunky]

Yeah I'm down, I did open it up once before but I didn't touch anything mostly because I didn't know what I was look at.

[Platinumfungi]

Great. I'll see if I can get a minute to open one up and take a few pictures of what I want you to look at. It would probably be easiest that way. Basically you'll be opening the unit and then turning a small phillips head screw that's located on the laser assembly.

 

It's very important that you mark your starting position and that you only make about 1/8th of a turn adjustments at a time in between testing the unit.

[keilbaca]

Kaze, its a really easy mod. You use the exact same points on the board to pick up the sound from the audio/video mod. Then you just solder the power directly to the 9v line or 5v line, depending on the speakers, then just put a switch in between the ground. *really* easy mod.