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so almost 4 hours with everdrive, not too bad. I think i might do the 2.5" mod so I don't have to chop up the screen cover
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Turboexpress LCD mod
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You don't chop up the actual stock screen cover, it's the case that has to be cut in order to make room for the extra real estate from the larger LCD.
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I wish I could do that, I would have to source out the screen covers and have them stamped with the logos on them.
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Sorry for not replying to everyone in one post, I'm on my cell and it makes it difficult.
I have TurboDuo controller connectors on order and I'll be attempting to install the external controller port, also over the weekend I was experimenting with composite video out to a TV.
I had some issues with my first Turboexpress displaying a picture on my Sony WEGA trinitron tube, but the recent one I got it to work just fine.
I will probably use the bottom link 3.5mm connector for the A/V out port.
I have TurboDuo controller connectors on order and I'll be attempting to install the external controller port, also over the weekend I was experimenting with composite video out to a TV.
I had some issues with my first Turboexpress displaying a picture on my Sony WEGA trinitron tube, but the recent one I got it to work just fine.
I will probably use the bottom link 3.5mm connector for the A/V out port.
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Anybody here try modding a game gear? The turbo express looks great!
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I am in the process of it right now. I just can't find a screen that will "work" with the game gear. By that I mean I have ordered 4 screens and none of them want to work with the gamegeasr or my nomad lol.
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Would be just awesome if you guys have the time to post a kinda detailed step by step demo how to do the mod... i would take my time and do it if only i knew how.
THIS IS THE HU6280 CHIP
Add a second transistor for AV out from the stereo jack.
You have to cut the front case in order to make room for the new LCD, you also have to make your own screen cover.
You may also need diodes on 4 points of the controller board, 2, 3 4 and 5, cut the traces. I usually cut the traces below the ribbon connector and solder to the ribbon connector and to the controller PCB with the diodes in between.
Push a piece of resistor wire in the stereo jack to turn it into a 4 pole connector, that will carry composite.
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These are the ones I use. They're amazing quality for the price, the fit both the Nomad and the GG perfectly, and I've always received them really quickly.
m.ebay.com/itm/251584933137?txnId=1574972001015
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Funny thing if in the end I ordered that screen and it worked hahahah. And yeah they had very quick shipping
Question: I have this screen here, and while I get excellent crispness, the picture slowly rolls. I'm jacking the power from the fuse, but I'm wondering if this means that the sync getting pulled from the chip isn't quite on. I did have to do a voltage division on the proposed 6.3kΩ resistor, as it is not a standard value (as far as I could find), but a 6.8kΩ divided by an 82kΩ resistor gives me 6.27, which I think is close enough, and shouldn't cause that...to the best of my knowledge. I'm pulling the +5V directly off of the regulator, but if anyone could give me some clear direction, that'd be very helpful.
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Good luck, I've ran into that issue before.
I had to get a different screen.
I had to get a different screen.
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nice! that 3.5 screen looks badass on the express. that would be perfect for my express!!!!! hopefully I can get this done by tax season
Any suggestions as to what screen you've used that works? Be jolly nice.
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I'm actually having custom clear acrylic screen covers made for my upgraded Turbo, since the stock on is only useful for the stock screen, and it's the same price to have 15 made as it is to have the one. If anyone is interested, I'll post pics when they get in, and since I'll have approximately 13 extra (one for the Turbo, one for backup), I'd be willing to sell the additional ones to people if they like.
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I haven't been able to get one for a decent price for a while now.
It seems that even Turboexpresses that need a cap job are going for around $140
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These are the screens I use on nomad. Excellent quality and they don't that horrible AV overlay when they start up. But be careful with the ribbon cable! It's as thin and sensitive as tissue paper! I lost 2 due to rips until I came up with a good handling technique.
I got the new screen covers in:
I'm actually pretty impressed at the quality. They drop right in to TE's screen well, and they are made of 1.5mm scratch-resistant clear acrylic, just like the original. They lack the NEC and TurboExpress logos, of course, but I still think they look great.
I'm actually pretty impressed at the quality. They drop right in to TE's screen well, and they are made of 1.5mm scratch-resistant clear acrylic, just like the original. They lack the NEC and TurboExpress logos, of course, but I still think they look great.