ChipMusic.org - Pay for a DMG mod or do it yourself?

Re: Pay for a DMG mod or do it yourself?

2013-02-15T03:02:31Z

DIY: Just make sure you do your research. Practice your soldering, make sure you know exactly what you're doing, be way too prepared for anything that could happen during the mod.

Buying pre-modded: Buy one from one of the big modders. Justin Thursday, Timbob, Boddah, People that have been in the business for years and have done that specific mod more times than they can count. A lot of the newer modders are just trying to get through the mod, where the experienced ones are most concerned about doing it well, and doing all the small things that make a difference in the long run.

On a side note, I, being jobless and poor, modded my own gameboys to save money, and it has worked out well so far. Also, if something goes wrong, I know how to fix it.

Good luck.

Re: Pay for a DMG mod or do it yourself?

2013-02-15T02:35:44Z

danimal cannon wrote:

Every DMG I modded ended up failing after a few months.
Paid for some pro jobs. Haven't had any problems.

This is assuring, im working on one right now.

Re: Pay for a DMG mod or do it yourself?

2013-02-14T21:43:30Z

As long as you have at least a small amount of skill soldering (and almost no skill is required), doing your own mods is RIDICULOUSLY easy, and fun. I have done 2 DMGs, and neither of them have ever broken. Granted, I've never performed with either of them, but I have dropped both of them more times that I am proud of, or am willing to count. I was really nervous the first time I installed a backlight, but following Kitsch's tutorial, it went in very nicely. The biggest piece of advice I have is to go slowly. The first screen I did, I spent 45 minutes just to peel the foil off, to ensure that nothing would go wrong.

Also, doing your own mods is hella cheaper, which just adds to the list.

Re: Pay for a DMG mod or do it yourself?

2013-02-14T21:18:33Z

SuperBustySamuraiMonkey wrote:

Pay for projobs, diy for shitty shit.
I paid a decent amount of money to Timbob for a glowing painted DMG and I cant ever regret it. I did a shelljob to one used dmg myself and I cant ever regrt it.

I agree

Re: Pay for a DMG mod or do it yourself?

2013-02-14T18:09:13Z

Modding is really fun. For me, it's part of the enjoyment of making music on Game Boys. But it's not for everybody. If it's more of a means to an end for you, I suggest spending the extra money and buying one from someone who knows what they're doing. You're supporting their hobby, and they're supporting yours. It's win win!

Re: Pay for a DMG mod or do it yourself?

2013-02-14T17:51:41Z

SuperBustySamuraiMonkey wrote:

Pay for projobs, diy for shitty shit.
I paid a decent amount of money to Timbob for a glowing painted DMG and I cant ever regret it. I did a shelljob to one used dmg myself and I cant ever regrt it.

Agree 100%

Re: Pay for a DMG mod or do it yourself?

2013-02-14T17:48:18Z

Pay for projobs, diy for shitty shit.

I paid a decent amount of money to Timbob for a glowing painted DMG and I cant ever regret it. I did a shelljob to one used dmg myself and I cant ever regrt it.

Re: Pay for a DMG mod or do it yourself?

2013-02-14T15:44:45Z

I'd go with mod it yourself, not only do you get the satisfaction of knowing that you've done it, you also get the guarantee that if you cock it up, then you'll know how to fix it.

Re: Pay for a DMG mod or do it yourself?

2013-02-14T15:24:59Z

i'll help you!

Re: Pay for a DMG mod or do it yourself?

2013-02-14T12:38:09Z

Teh D3th St4r wrote:

I encourage you to build one yourself.
If you use best practices, your first successful mod will make you feel like you're f**king magic!
My worst problems came from a premodded DMG that I purchased... it was a mess in there.

Same thing happened to me.

Re: Pay for a DMG mod or do it yourself?

2013-02-14T12:03:46Z

Do it yourself, you'll save a ton of money $100 vs $30. Plus once you finish you will feel so accomplished.

Re: Pay for a DMG mod or do it yourself?

2013-02-14T10:41:40Z

If you know not what you are doing, better leave it for someone who does. I tried to go onto it on my own and found out it's not as easy as it seems. You may not have problems with things like pro-sound and similar mods, but peeling the polarized film when backlightning is a step further... At least for me. Soldering is easy, if you've had previous experience.
If you have money and don't feel like it, I'd say leave it for someone else. You'll get a very nice product and you're making someone else wealthier xD

Re: Pay for a DMG mod or do it yourself?

2013-02-14T09:59:25Z

I encourage you to build one yourself.
If you use best practices, your first successful mod will make you feel like you're f**king magic!
My worst problems came from a premodded DMG that I purchased... it was a mess in there.

Re: Pay for a DMG mod or do it yourself?

2013-02-14T05:25:26Z

the only one ive done on my own is an underclocking, and i hear thats the easiest mod to perform. i see no shame in getting someone else to do the hard stuff, especially if your worried about quality. unless money is an issue perhaps you could get a cheap little backlit and sounded gb then start investing in the stuff to start experimenting. im sure almost no one here could tell you their first mods were masterpieces.

Re: Pay for a DMG mod or do it yourself?

2013-02-14T05:07:57Z

Every DMG I modded ended up failing after a few months.

Paid for some pro jobs. Haven't had any problems.