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Re: The new proposed "VM2" from Chris at DreamMods.net
Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2025 11:58 am
by chrisvcpp
That's correct. But that's just the sticker on the shell. What matters is the actual hardware internally..
Maybe you have a PAL VA1 shell that internally hosts a VA0 hardware - this something common to come across. Many users do exchange their shells over time, for various reasons : i.e. to replace a yellowed or damaged shell..
Nowadays, the most efficient way to determine a DC mobo is to open the console and check the controller port PCB fan connector: 3PIN = VA1 / 2PIN = VA0
Re: The new proposed "VM2" from Chris at DreamMods.net
Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2025 1:56 pm
by mistamontiel
Still don't know if VA0s were sold @ launch or were strictly the rental units
Love having two NTSC-Us but NTSC-J by shell it never numbers them 0 1 2? Just have to see fan
Re: The new proposed "VM2" from Chris at DreamMods.net
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2025 3:04 am
by Lorfarius
I've signed up for the news link on the site but do you think that will mean he will send a message to everyone before offering more VM2's? Don't want to miss out.
Re: The new proposed "VM2" from Chris at DreamMods.net
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2025 4:15 am
by chrisvcpp
Lorfarius wrote: ↑Thu Jan 30, 2025 3:04 am
I've signed up for the news link on the site but do you think that will mean he will send a message to everyone before offering more VM2's? Don't want to miss out.
Some users do not receive the newsletter, so I would suggest that you follow my X instead(
https://x.com/CDaioglou), for getting the latest news.
Re: The new proposed "VM2" from Chris at DreamMods.net
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 4:12 am
by ArcadiaDC
chrisvcpp wrote: ↑Wed Jan 29, 2025 11:58 am
That's correct. But that's just the sticker on the shell. What matters is the actual hardware internally..
Maybe you have a PAL VA1 shell that internally hosts a VA0 hardware - this something common to come across. Many users do exchange their shells over time, for various reasons : i.e. to replace a yellowed or damaged shell..
Nowadays, the most efficient way to determine a DC mobo is to open the console and check the controller port PCB fan connector: 3PIN = VA1 / 2PIN = VA0
Sorry to bother you about what is probably nothing to do with the VM2, but I decided to fix the controller PCB so I took it out, changed the battery to a replaceable one, changed the capacitor, replaced the F1 resistor to a resettable fuse, and it still doesn't work.
I didn't do anything with the R1 resistor, could that be the issue here? I can't find information about it, can I replace it with a resettable fuse like I did with the F1?
Re: The new proposed "VM2" from Chris at DreamMods.net
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 4:21 am
by chrisvcpp
ArcadiaDC wrote: ↑Sat Feb 01, 2025 4:12 am
Sorry to bother you about what is probably nothing to do with the VM2, but I decided to fix the controller PCB so I took it out, changed the battery to a replaceable one, changed the capacitor, replaced the F1 resistor to a resettable fuse, and it still doesn't work.
I didn't do anything with the R1 resistor, could that be the issue here? I can't find information about it, can I replace it with a resettable fuse like I did with the F1?
I'm not quite sure - I think you can't. Probably the R1 is not relevant to the controller(s). I think it has to do with the battery or the LED.
So, I can't guess what's wrong with the specific console - except this : are you sure that it runs in stock speed and not overclocked?
Because I can guess that you've bought it as a used console from someone else, correct? So, how sure you are about its internals?
Re: The new proposed "VM2" from Chris at DreamMods.net
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 7:25 am
by ArcadiaDC
chrisvcpp wrote: ↑Sat Feb 01, 2025 4:21 am
ArcadiaDC wrote: ↑Sat Feb 01, 2025 4:12 am
Sorry to bother you about what is probably nothing to do with the VM2, but I decided to fix the controller PCB so I took it out, changed the battery to a replaceable one, changed the capacitor, replaced the F1 resistor to a resettable fuse, and it still doesn't work.
I didn't do anything with the R1 resistor, could that be the issue here? I can't find information about it, can I replace it with a resettable fuse like I did with the F1?
I'm not quite sure - I think you can't. Probably the R1 is not relevant to the controller(s). I think it has to do with the battery or the LED.
So, I can't guess what's wrong with the specific console - except this : are you sure that it runs in stock speed and not overclocked?
Because I can guess that you've bought it as a used console from someone else, correct? So, how sure you are about its internals?
I'm not 100% it's not overclocked, but I don't see any other mods that I haven't done myself, which is trying to fix the controller PCB and putting in a GDEMU and replacing the case.
I just checked and the VM2 shows up in ports 2 through 4, so it's only the first port that is affected. I guess I can live with that.
Re: The new proposed "VM2" from Chris at DreamMods.net
Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2025 10:00 am
by chrisvcpp
ArcadiaDC wrote: ↑Sat Feb 01, 2025 7:25 am
I'm not 100% it's not overclocked, but I don't see any other mods that I haven't done myself, which is trying to fix the controller PCB and putting in a GDEMU and replacing the case.
I just checked and the VM2 shows up in ports 2 through 4, so it's only the first port that is affected. I guess I can live with that.
Oh, since the VM2 does appear on ports 2~4 then overclocking is ruled out for sure.
Something else seems to be the issue here, (maybe internally to the mobo?), that prevents the VM2 from being recognized..
Re: The new proposed "VM2" from Chris at DreamMods.net
Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2025 10:27 am
by ateam
New VM2 firmware has been released, which addresses some of the games that don't behave well when save file copy protection is disabled by default.
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1.4.9
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> Added GameID support for Millenium Racer & Worms Pinball
> Copy-protection removal now optional : to enable, press the F-Key for ~3secs.
The removal will be disabled either upon VM2 reset (unplug/plug) or short-press the F-Key.
Once the save file copy protection disabler is toggled on, you can restore regular behavior by pressing the F-Key once, or by removing/reinserting the VM2 from controller.
Re: The new proposed "VM2" from Chris at DreamMods.net
Posted: Wed Feb 19, 2025 12:35 pm
by mistamontiel
First time getting disco on dropped weap+mesetas
Backed up to VM2 success! Trust yo life with this