Clean Mod Work Thread!

Beelay

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This thread is fantastic to pore over!
I've done the occasional mod (N64 RGB for a friend, Region switch on my Model 1 PAL Megadrive, button replacement in a busted AES controller). They look clean on the outside but it's all spaghetti on the inside, so these are a nice change to look at! Inspiring!
 
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Feel free to look at what others are doing and adapt the techniques. Since Skips started the clean mod crusade my own stuff looks 100% better as a result.
 
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Here are some of the other MODs I've done for me / customers recently (PM me if interested - I typically do nes reproductions but can do mods as well)

Sega Nomad LED backlit replacement:



Gameboy / gameboy pocket backlight:





Gameboy Advance backlit LCD replacement (no longer offered - can't source LCD):



NESRGB installs (nes top loader, front loader, famicom AV):





Sega naomi mods:
- null pics
- latest bios upgrades
- piforcetools systems
- CF systems

 
kahel

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I am pretty new to modding so this thread was really awesome to get an idea of what the work of the pros look like.

I have been able to do 2 mods so far ... Modified my N64 for RGB and did the composite mod on a Atari 2600.

Here the end result , forgot to take a pic inside.

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It really cool to be able to connect the Atari to my xrgb-mini hehe.
 
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I know this thread is all about clean internal mod work, but I wanted to share my latest restoration project.

**56K Warning**

Look at the beautiful turd that arrived by mail today:

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But with a little effort..

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The resurrection is near!!

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I'm 80% finished restoring the casings, but here's a nice before & after shot:

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The yellowing itself was fairly significant, the 4th picture down was taken pre 20/100 h202 cocktail treatment. I'd say that it was 60% nicotine stains, and 40% plastic yellowing.

The trick to removing debris without being abrasive with the casings or artwork is the micro-sponge.

EDIT:

I just finished the region mod for the 'ole Duo-R. I wanted to do a clean, short-wire installation. I also didn't want to cut any of the pins from the Hu-Card slot, so I de-soldered the entire unit and simply lifted the pins that I needed to grab signals from. This was my first rodeo, so I experimented around until I found an install method that I felt was worthy.

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Voultar said:
The yellowing itself was fairly significant, the 4th picture down was taken pre 20/100 h202 cocktail treatment. I'd say that it was 60% nicotine stains, and 40% plastic yellowing.

The trick to removing debris without being abrasive with the casings or artwork is the micro-sponge.

EDIT:

I just finished the region mod for the 'ole Duo-R. I wanted to do a clean, short-wire installation. I also didn't want to cut any of the pins from the Hu-Card slot, so I de-soldered the entire unit and simply lifted the pins that I needed to grab signals from. This was my first rodeo, so I experimented around until I found an install method that I felt was worthy.
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I really like that approach. I wouldn't have thought of that either! Kudos in your region modding :D
 
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Thanks again for sending me the schematic! I had fun building it.

EDIT:

I'm finished with this old girl. I've essentially done everything that I wanted to do.

Here's a nice little, low quality video to show'r off a little.

 
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leonk said:
Here are some of the other MODs I've done for me / customers recently (PM me if interested - I typically do nes reproductions but can do mods as well)

Sega Nomad LED backlit replacement:

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For the Nomad, where did you source the screen from? Having trouble finding a good one that doesn't flash av inputs everytime I turn it on
 
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This thread is an inspiration. Here is my contribution

A clean AV Famicom NESRGB mod I did for a customer.
 

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Gamecube component/rgb/vga mod

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Two top loaders with snes style back panels, a duo rx, and a twin fami banged out all with RGB.

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And the latest I did was two PCE IFUs RGB modded with snes style sockets and a twin fami with the socket as well. The twin also does s-video and composite through the socket:cool:

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Teddy KGB

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Looks good Kiel. E showed me a couple pics of your work a few days ago at my place... I dig, I dig. ;)
 
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Kiel said:
And the latest I did was two PCE IFUs RGB modded with snes style sockets and a twin fami with the socket as well. The twin also does s-video and composite through the socket:cool:

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Those look awesome, really clean!
 
Atro

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Really love that job Kiel.
The connectors fit in right in the spot.

Congrats.
 
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