Super MVS Converter II's "pot"

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Not sure what other term it goes by, and I tried unsuccessfully looking for an existing thread on the topic, but...

When adjusting the converter's pot with the flathead screwdriver that comes with the converter, is the actual adjustment supposed to be made while the the game is on (i.e. to see immediate results of its positioning) or off (to avoid some sort of damage)?

I'm curious because I received an MVS copy of Waku Waku 7 that exibits the scaling issues pretty badly with the converter.

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The proper name for that part is a trimpot or variable resistor. They are almost always designed to be adjusted while the circuit is operating.
 
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It pretty much does shit. I think it was a maketing ploy to gain "trust" in the product since you can "fine tune the picture".
 
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I've always thought that. Quite frankly, if I cared about the issue I reckon I could design a far better converter. But I don't.
 
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Only had to use that once for RBS and never again for other games.
 
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It all depends on the games. The pot worked well with games like 'Neo Drift-Out' and 'Overtop'.. but for 'Ninja Warriors' I could never get it perfectly tuned.
 
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Hi everybody, I'm just curious if this converter is any good. Some sources say it's a reasonable investment (i'd prefer AES games, but some cool games are just out of my budget's range :crying:) so MVS-carts seems to be the way to go. If also looked at consolized MVS-stuff, but these look either dodgy or are seriously expensive (might as well go for a cab...if I ever win the lottery)

One thing that boggles me is if an different adaptor is needed (like the one that's shown on neostore.com). I currently have a JP-AES (unmodded) with a power converter to change Dutch mains to Nihon mains (the AES came with a POW3-adaptor). Is the different power source required to use the MVS-converter?

Sorry for all the questions...I'm such a noob. Hope this MVS stuff is wurth my bucks, cause this would make a world of cool NG-games available...:drool:
 
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Is your AES a 10V machine? Some games won't work if its one, Metal Slug X is one of them (just keeps resetting). Personally, I use a german Mega Drive 1 power adaptor for mine without any form of mains converter.
 
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Even with a beefier PSU the non +5v system still can't play metal slug x. I still don't understand why.
 
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Marcooled_79 said:
Hi everybody, I'm just curious if this converter is any good. Some sources say it's a reasonable investment (i'd prefer AES games, but some cool games are just out of my budget's range :crying:) so MVS-carts seems to be the way to go. If also looked at consolized MVS-stuff, but these look either dodgy or are seriously expensive (might as well go for a cab...if I ever win the lottery)

One thing that boggles me is if an different adaptor is needed (like the one that's shown on neostore.com). I currently have a JP-AES (unmodded) with a power converter to change Dutch mains to Nihon mains (the AES came with a POW3-adaptor). Is the different power source required to use the MVS-converter?

Sorry for all the questions...I'm such a noob. Hope this MVS stuff is wurth my bucks, cause this would make a world of cool NG-games available...:drool:
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It's not worth it. Do some more research here. I piss on that converter.
 
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That I do. It's a fucking golden shower around here.
 
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All that korean dog meat made you obviously "howling mad".
 
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Dr. Motherfuckin Zaius said:
Is your AES a 10V machine? Some games won't work if its one, Metal Slug X is one of them (just keeps resetting). Personally, I use a german Mega Drive 1 power adaptor for mine without any form of mains converter.
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I think mine is a 11V-one :spock: the (NEO POW3) adapter reads: input = AC 100V, 50/60 Hz, 19 VA and output = output DC 11V, 700 mA.

@ Neo Alec: i'll start reading some posts, thanks!
 
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Marcooled_79 said:
I think mine is a 11V-one :spock: the (NEO POW3) adapter reads: input = AC 100V, 50/60 Hz, 19 VA and output = output DC 11V, 700 mA.

@ Neo Alec: i'll start reading some posts, thanks!
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If the output is +9v, +10v, +11v or +12v they are all the same AES unit type.
 
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Xian Xi said:
If the output is +9v, +10v, +11v or +12v they are all the same AES unit type.
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Hi Xian Xi, what does it mean that they are the same AES unit type? Does this mean that I would need the additionale adapter, or am I taking a risk with that and -as a result- fry the inerts of my AES? :conf:

Also, I'm reading some positive feedback on the blue led-converter, and I reckon that it could be a nice way to start gathering and using MVS-carts (because my ultimate dream is to grab hold of a NG candycab some day :drool:).
 
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Marcooled_79 said:
Also, I'm reading some positive feedback on the blue led-converter, and I reckon that it could be a nice way to start gathering and using MVS-carts (because my ultimate dream is to grab hold of a NG candycab some day :drool:).
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I think almost all the converters are the blue led version, and if you have a different color it's a really early one.
 
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