NEO G-TRON
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If you install sockets and don't need the axial lead, can buy 1/2AA batteries at RadioShack. At least you can check the battery expiration dates in person.
I bought 1/2AA batteries and sockets from Mouser for my few CPS2 boards.
it helps to have a desoldering gun to make the change-out fast and avoid accidental suicide, but you could always buy a spare axial battery and solder it further along the leads to give you plenty of time to remove the old battery and replace it with a proper socket.
I bought 1/2AA batteries and sockets from Mouser for my few CPS2 boards.
it helps to have a desoldering gun to make the change-out fast and avoid accidental suicide, but you could always buy a spare axial battery and solder it further along the leads to give you plenty of time to remove the old battery and replace it with a proper socket.
You have roughly 30-45 minutes before the table gets wiped. Lots of time to desolder a battery.
That hurts my heart to hear, Turd Strike is one of the bestI would stay away from the battery holders and just use the axial-lead batteries. I had a 3rd Strike cart die for seemingly no reason. Turned out the holder was at fault - the battery was still reading 3.6V.
How long is the expected battery life when using AA's? Some boards are still on the original caps surprisingly, curious what the boards lifespan is on the AA's.