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(2 replies, posted in Nintendo Handhelds)

Do you think that there might be some kind of intermittent connection in the header for the front board ribbon cable?

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(27 replies, posted in Nintendo Handhelds)

Moriokun wrote:

Instrument swapping between savs is something that I've wanted so badly. I'm so sick of having to remake the same kicks and stuff every time I start writing a song.

I realize I'm bumping a dead thread here, but I want to write this down before I forget, as I should do it as well:

Have you considered just making a "Template" song file on your cart (and possible in a .SAV SRAM backup or separate LSDSNG), which has no song sequence data, but a full set of patches you regularly used programmed into it?

Then, when you start LSDj and begin a new song, you can save the song as a different file, and use the "clean instrument data" function when you are done composing and want to purge unused patches from the new song file.

I didn't know there was a regulated source on the front board, so I'll be redoing mine as soon as we get this diagram, too. tongue

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(34 replies, posted in Collaborations)

Vellain wrote:

I saw the title and thought it said "Collab wih a raper" but then I looked again and realized it said "Collab with a rapper…"

We just called that "Joining a Fraternity" here.

#OneLiners

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(141 replies, posted in General Discussion)

theghostservant wrote:

I'm pretty sure that vid was more of a joke than anything.

Oh… Ok, well, I guess without framing context it is easy to interpret it otherwise. My intent in earlier comments wasn't to be pointed or baselessly critical, as I have a lot of respect for everyone's hardships and efforts, yet the content of that video didn't strike me as light-hearted or humorous.

That said, best wishes and good luck to him as it relates to his music, his documentary, and his life.

I've noticed myself that J. Arthur Keenes lyrics are incredibly good and well-written by all pop music standards, but they're not talked about as much because we are all busy gushing over the amazing songwriting and production. yikes

You don't have to remove anything, just cut out part of the plastic LCD frame so that the wires can pass through without being crushed.

Wiring to a power source is a matter of personal preferences. I wired mine to a regulated source. The advantage is that the backlight doesn't dim when your batteries start to go out, but it is a pain in the ass to work on your game boy with one of these installations, because the front board is in effect (semi)permanently attached to the rear board.

Wiring to the front board in the manner of a more traditional installation is easier in that you can disassemble the game boy as your would have originally, but the backlight will dim as the batteries begin to lose power in the same manner that the power LED begins to dim.

EDIT:

12ianma wrote:

There are a couple regulated power sources on the front pcb. One is the leftmost leg of the transistor directly above the three in line caps (in line as in, they make a straight line)

Whoah, I didn't know that… I'll have to redo mine when I see a diagram of what you are describing!

(I think I see the transistor your are talking about in DROP 1410's picture above, but "left" is a relative term… also, I don't know where ground should be connected on the front board.)

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(8 replies, posted in Nintendo Handhelds)

Saskrotch wrote:

okay

God damn. Why don't I live in the UK again?

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(8 replies, posted in Nintendo Handhelds)

Alright, based on your newer replies, it seems like problems arose on their own, not because of any modifications or disassembles you've done yourself. This is going to make the problem harder to diagnose, because we can't trace a probable cause to any direct action you've taken or witnessed.

I was looking for a guide to refer you to, but I'm not finding one easily. I'm aware that a language barrier could be an issue, so I'll try to state this as plainly as I can:

When you disassemble the Game Boy Color, you will find that the internals are a single circuit board, and that the display is attached by means of a ribbon cable looping over the top of the circuit board and connecting to a locking header on the other side of the board. Fortunately, I find this a lot easier to work with than the ribbon cable found in the first game boy model.

To disconnect and reconnect the ribbon cable, you must open two brown tabs on the header. All of these parts are fairly delicate, so be gentle. Do this by catching the edge of each one with your fingernail and pulling it up towards the top edge of the circuit board. You will feel a very slight click as the locking tabs disengage. When they are disengaged, the ribbon cable can be readily removed, and just as easily reinserted to reconnect by pushing each tab back into place.

If the ribbon cable has no apparent damage and you can connect it properly, then I am at a loss for what else could be a ready cause of this problem from your description. The purpose of your disassembling the Game Boy at this point would have just been to make sure that the ribbon cable is intact, undamaged, and properly connected. Double check these things once or twice and see if the screen works when you reassemble the game boy.

I hope this was helpful, and good luck!

shyntercrash wrote:

How to disassembled gbc ?

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(34 replies, posted in Collaborations)

SadPanda wrote:

Point being, don't need to make up excuses for weak rhymes.

I mean even if he is embellishing, his bathos will be entertaining. wink

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(164 replies, posted in General Discussion)

On that note!

   <kidlion> There is gonna be a photographer there taking fake meme pics
<Telerophon> That is dumb
   <kidlion> Yes it is
<Telerophon> As soon as you take fake meme pics they become real meme pics.
   <kidlion> Yup

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kid_thunder wrote:
SadPanda wrote:

I'm just being honest man, I could see you going for an 8-Bit Duane approach but you need to sound more excited when you rap. It sounds like you recorded a voice memo on your phone really quietly so your family couldn't hear you.

Well, honestly, I'm in a mental institution and they don't like me being loud, so.....

I like where this is going.

(Seriously though, good luck with that bro.)

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(164 replies, posted in General Discussion)

AUSSIE POSSIE

FEELIN' SAUCY

ACTIN' BOSSY.

HANDGUN FANTASY wrote:

dude are you seriously quoting yourself

I've done it before, too. roll

I actually dropped out of the scene in maybe 2010 and never really caught up with whatever happened to 8bc and the ethical/legal issues with Jose Torres and the BleepBloop carts. I also never really wanted to ask.

So, it'll be cool to have some sort of definitive answer about that.

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This is going to sound like a stupid suggestion, but make sure you reconnected the ribbon cable to the display when you reassembled the Game Boy Color. I've forgotten to do this before.

This is, of course, assuming that this problem began after you disassembled it or modified it. You didn't really state the conditions under which the problem arose.