Disable Magic Key MVS converter UniBIOS

aha2940 · Mar 8, 2014

Hi!

I bought the Magic Key MVS converter. It's great. It even works with my 161-in-1. However, I always have to press the black button when turning the AES on and when selecting the game. My question is: can I replace the black button on the converter with a switch so that the UniBIOS in it can be permanently disabled? if I do this (correctly) might somehow the converter get damaged from havin it disabled? My AES has a UniBIOS, so I don't need another one inside the converter. Also, i do not use cheat codes.

Thanks!!

Xian Xi · Mar 8, 2014

Easiest way is to swap in a stock bios.

aha2940 · Mar 9, 2014

Xian Xi said:
Easiest way is to swap in a stock bios.

Hi Xian Xi

I thought exactly the same, therefore I bought (from you, actually) a couple of stock BIOS chips, however even with them, the inconveniences with the 161-in-1 persist (black button needed when powering on or resetting or selecting the game), therefore I need to disable the UniBIOS in the adapter itself, not in the AES.

Thanks!

Xian Xi · Mar 9, 2014

I don't know the exact function of the switch but if it is only to bypass the Unibios and doesn't do anything else I would assume you could just jump the connection to put it in a permanent state.

Neodogg · Mar 13, 2014

could you just put in a switch spst so you could have it turned off and then turn it on if need be? I remember I asked Raz, and he said he never got any good info back from...from...who ever made the thing.

Xian Xi said:
I don't know the exact function of the switch but if it is only to bypass the Unibios and doesn't do anything else I would assume you could just jump the connection to put it in a permanent state.

aha2940 · Mar 16, 2014

Neodogg said:
could you just put in a switch spst so you could have it turned off and then turn it on if need be? I remember I asked Raz, and he said he never got any good info back from...from...who ever made the thing.

That's exactly what I am aiming for Neodogg, however I was worried that the converter somehow might malfunction for having the UniBIOS disabled while the game is being played. No clue how this thing works on the inside, so my fears might be nonsensical. I guess I'll try and if it breaks...I'll have to buy another one

Regards.

aha2940 · Mar 24, 2014

I just added a switch to my converter (connected it parallel to the push-button the converter brings) and so far it works perfectly, even with the 161-in-1. I hope it won break, because this clearly voided the warranty.

Regards.

Neodogg · Mar 24, 2014

can you post a couple pics?

aha2940 · Apr 2, 2014

Neodogg said:
can you post a couple pics?

Hi! here they are:

Regards.

Neodogg · Apr 2, 2014

interesting, thanks for posting. Do you think the hot glue will hold the switch in place for an extended period of time?

aha2940 said:
Hi! here they are:

Regards.

aha2940 · Apr 2, 2014

Neodogg said:
interesting, thanks for posting. Do you think the hot glue will hold the switch in place for an extended period of time?

I am not really sure, I have never used hot glue on any project before but I really hope it will

Regards.

Neodogg · Apr 3, 2014

Guess I was also expecting to see a socketed bios?

aha2940 · Apr 4, 2014

Neodogg said:
Guess I was also expecting to see a socketed bios?

No, it doesn't have anything socketed inside.

vaillian · May 22, 2014

Neodogg said:
could you just put in a switch spst so you could have it turned off and then turn it on if need be? I remember I asked Raz, and he said he never got any good info back from...from...who ever made the thing.

the guys closed their forums so people cant complain about their stuff anymore

Xian Xi · May 22, 2014

vaillian said:
the guys closed their forums so people cant complain about their stuff anymore

That's fucked up.

Kid Panda · May 22, 2014

Xian Xi said:
That's fucked up.

Sounds like they went the same way as Furrtek.

Xian Xi · May 22, 2014

Kid Panda said:
Sounds like they went the same way as Furrtek.

Kinda ironic as it makes DavidG look like the good guy when it comes to converters.

aha2940 · May 24, 2014

vaillian said:
the guys closed their forums so people cant complain about their stuff anymore

I just posted a couple answers in their forums, they seem to be working fine for me.

Regards.

Xian Xi · May 24, 2014

aha2940 said:
I just posted a couple answers in their forums, they seem to be working fine for me.

Regards.

I think they reopened it. Because I checked myself and it wasn't working.

mcjefe · May 30, 2014

I have been considering purchasing one of these converters, but if I already have Unibios on my console it seems like this converter will be a hassle. Is there another MVS to AES model available that anyone recommends?

Neodogg · Jun 2, 2014

I heard good things about this converter, besides the cartridge input and who made it, it gets good feedback but $$$
http://www.neostore.com/Daedalus-MVS-to-AES-Neo-Geo-Converter-p/20.htm

mcjefe said:
I have been considering purchasing one of these converters, but if I already have Unibios on my console it seems like this converter will be a hassle. Is there another MVS to AES model available that anyone recommends?

aha2940 · Jun 2, 2014

Neodogg said:
I heard good things about this converter, besides the cartridge input and who made it, it gets good feedback but $$$
http://www.neostore.com/Daedalus-MVS-to-AES-Neo-Geo-Converter-p/20.htm

My only complain about the Daedalus is that the MVS cartridge goes horizontal, therefore it puts strain on the connection. I've read some people have to put things (like bubble wrap) between the MVS cartridge and the AES console to help keep the game working. That's why I prefer a vertical design (like the MVS Magic Key I have).

Regards.

Neodogg · Jun 5, 2014

so I finally got out my iron. I decided not to put in a switch because I will probably never sell this, so I just installed a jumper on the top two solder points on the black bypass switch. So far everything works, the 161 boots up straight to the menu and then into the selected game. It's nice not to have to hold the bypass switch in. It does take a couple seconds (or so it seems) to get to the game menu, I assume it's just running a check?

Pantarou · Jul 1, 2014

aha2940 said:
My only complain about the Daedalus is that the MVS cartridge goes horizontal, therefore it puts strain on the connection. I've read some people have to put things (like bubble wrap) between the MVS cartridge and the AES console to help keep the game working. That's why I prefer a vertical design (like the MVS Magic Key I have).

Regards.

Its a dreadful Design Choice for Carts this Large in my Opinion.

Xian Xi · Jul 1, 2014

The vertical design does more damage than the horizontal.

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