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Extra capacitor on RF Famicom
Hello all, I just got my first Famicom, original RF only model. While I wait for an RF adaptor to get to me, I opened it up to take a look and recap the system. I found an extra capacitor on the underside motherboard. Any idea what the reason for this might be?
I should point out I'm very new to console modification, so I apologize if this is an obvious answer. My best guess is a power mod to make the console work with standard US power cords, but I would rather ask around and see if I can find out for sure before I go doing anything foolish with it.
Thanks for any help with this!
Edit: Forgot photos
21:48 UTC
Chara Cards - how many are there per game?
Hello
How many different chara cards does a Famicom Disk game has? I have all the games to the cards, but how many different ones are there to each of those games?
Answer is not SIX as I have thought. There are more. The meaning by more is that the same card has different Serial Numbers. I wonder why.
15:19 UTC
Newby questions about using a Famicom in the United States
Hi, I want to buy a Famicom and I don't know if I want it to be or an original or AV modded.
Tuning in to channel 95 is needed to use an unmodified one, correct?
The AV mod allows me to connect to RCA and just plays on the normal channel?
Is there an increased picture clarity with the modified one?
Oh and do I need a special power transformer?
02:45 UTC
Famicom service guide/reference?
I'm diagnosing a famicom that won't output at the moment. Not sure if it's not turning on or not giving a video output or whatever.
Is there any good, comprehensive reference that would list components, expected values and voltages on various traces etc?
06:27 UTC
MORTAL KOMBAT ARKADE EDITION v1.1 (NES Pirate)
In April 2023, a user named Drax01 undertook an ambitious personal project in the romhacking community that was gradually joined by more collaborators, and they got to work to "disassemble" the bootleg game Mortal Kombat II by Hummer Team and make changes to all levels, to leave it as "Mortal Kombat Arkade Edition" being more faithful to the conversion of the first Mortal Kombat title.
10:19 UTC
Why does Y button not working on Famicom Online(on Nintendo Switch) ?
Is this a common issue or just me? Is there any solution? Thanks in advance.
14:32 UTC
Famicom galore in Japan! :D
09:34 UTC
Dropped a remaster of one of the most underrated Famicom soundtracks (in the West at least)
12:58 UTC
FDS game case repro
This month, I became the happy owner of a Twin Famicom. I got a few games with it, but some didn't have cases. So, I took an original one, made some measurements, and created my own. If any of you are missing cases, here you go!
printables.com/model/1025429-famicom-disk-system-fds-disk-case-repro
20:04 UTC
The Making of Solstice for NES (English DUB)
This audiovisual document is about the creation of the video game "Solstice" for NES. It contains fragments of interviews with the creators of the game. Solstice: The Quest for the Staff of Demnos, or simply Solstice, is a 1990 puzzle video game developed by Software Creations. It was published by Nintendo in Europe and CSG Imagesoft in North America for the Nintendo Entertainment System. The game focuses on the wizard Shadax's bid to defeat the evil baron Morbius and rescue Princess Eleanor, whom Morbius plans to sacrifice. Shadax aims to gather the six pieces of the titular Staff of Demnos hidden within the fortress of Kâstleröck. The game's setting is non-linear, and consists of 250 rooms, each with a particular puzzle to solve. Solstice is the first original game to be developed by Software Creations, which had previously only worked on converted titles between 8-bit consoles. The game features a musical score by Tim Follin, who has named the game's title track as his favourite among his compositions. It became one of his best-known tracks. Solstice was received positively by critics for its puzzles and graphics, and the audio was singled out for praise. A sequel, titled Equinox, was released for the Super NES in 1993.
10:26 UTC
Help identifying the production year of my Famicom and Disk System (Serials: HC5530083 and D1675654)
Hi everyone,
I'm trying to figure out when my Famicom (serial: HC5530083) and Disk System (serial: D1675654) were manufactured. I've done some research but haven't found much information on how to interpret these serial numbers.
Opening the Famicom and Disk System isn't an option for me. The Famicom has an AV mod, and after opening it once, I had a really hard time closing it back up properly. I would prefer to avoid opening it again due to this.
As for the Disk System, I attempted to open it, but the screws are very tight and wouldn’t budge, possibly due to tightness from age.
Since I can't open them without risking damage, I was hoping someone here might be able to help me identify the production year for both devices based on the serial numbers alone.
Thanks in advance.
Edit:
Turns out the Famicom ist from late 1992. I gave the FDS to my uncle as the drive mechanism is quite delicate and I don't want to risk damage by opening it myself. Screws seem to turn, but my screwdriver is just to thick.
Here are the images of the Disk Drive. Can you please help identifying:
22:56 UTC
does anybody have a hyperkin fc mobile or thinkgeek retro mini?
I'm trying to repair a unit that I'm almost sure it's a clone of one of those. I have no audio and a blank screen. The thing is somebody else tried to repair it before and removed some parts.
Basically, I'm looking for a photo of part of the board, as a start to chack the missing parts. And google gave me nothing.
I think it's probably possible to take this photo without opening the device, just looking thru the cartridge slot. The area of the board I need a photo is close to the screen ribbon cable, where the crystal is.
Can anybody help me with this?
11:32 UTC
Famicom video not displaying properly
Using nes rf cable, and after market power supply with crt. Can’t get the picture to work. Anyone have any tips? I can tell the unit is turning on because there is changes to the static screen but it’s mostly black.
I’ve tested the nes rf cable with a regular nes and it is working so that’s not the issue. The power supply is brand new and should work (here’s a link to it, https://en.retrogamesupply.com/products/power-supply-for-nintendo-famicom )
Any body have any tips on how to get this thing working before I put it in an eBay return?
15:09 UTC
Doki doki panic question?
Currently emulating the game. I’ve seen versions where the title screen is in English however mine is in Japanese(everything else is in English). Is the former a different version or just an English hack?
08:15 UTC
Spartan X2 - NES Longplay #6
22:04 UTC
MIGHTY STREET FIGHTER (SF2 NES EDITION)
A very nice remake of Super Street Fighter 2 made with MUGEN with NES style graphics. Very enjoyable, try it !
11:15 UTC
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