#37408 - darkfader - Fri Mar 11, 2005 2:41 pm
My DS broke!
The green an red led turn on for a small instance when pressing power button right after charging cable was inserted.
For this small instance, the voltages measured seem about correct.
We should find a solution for this because it might have happened simply by shorting the power.
I think the Mitsumi chip (3152A) is responsible for the power checks and perhaps we can override it.
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#37410 - Spaceface - Fri Mar 11, 2005 2:49 pm
I'm afraid you're the most technical dude around here darkfader ;)
#37430 - Toadhead - Fri Mar 11, 2005 5:36 pm
Ow crap I hope this isn't a problem for all DSes in the Netherlands :S
#37452 - darkfader - Fri Mar 11, 2005 7:24 pm
Ok, after buying a european version of the DS... I found F2 is a fuse :)
Anyone know where to buy SMD fuses?
Now I have two DSes... doh ;P
Oh well... great for multiplayer stuff.
#37453 - ampz - Fri Mar 11, 2005 7:33 pm
Most electronic component distributors have them.
Or you can replace it with a wire, or a very-low-ohm resistor.
#37466 - maniacdevnull - Fri Mar 11, 2005 8:28 pm
When I have blown fuses, I usually just stick a nickel in there. That'll fix it, the right and safe way!
If you live outside the US and need a nickel, the exchange rate is about 50 euros = 1 nickel. So, send me 50 euros, and I'll mail you one.
#37467 - dagamer34 - Fri Mar 11, 2005 8:33 pm
| maniacdevnull wrote: |
When I have blown fuses, I usually just stick a nickel in there. That'll fix it, the right and safe way!
If you live outside the US and need a nickel, the exchange rate is about 50 euros = 1 nickel. So, send me 50 euros, and I'll mail you one. |
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So um... a nickel now pays for half of a European DS now? Amazing. And I have $40 in my wallet right now. :)
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#37479 - assassda - Fri Mar 11, 2005 10:22 pm
sorry to hear about your ds about ur ds but if you get them both working you can try cracking some wireless stuff too
and actually the euro to american dollar exchange rate is going down one euro is almost 1.5 dollars
#37480 - headspin - Fri Mar 11, 2005 10:26 pm
I thought this was a little funny, that darkfader is on this forum asking for help. hehe The bloody pioneer of DS hacking is asking for help??
Anyways, just glad everything is sorted and back on track, your alive and well etc.
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#37484 - maniacdevnull - Fri Mar 11, 2005 11:38 pm
| assassda wrote: |
| actually the euro to american dollar exchange rate is going down one euro is almost 1.5 dollars |
Yeah, I know. It sucks for Americans who travel abroad, but it totally rules if you sell products to non-USians, as it makes exported US goods look cheaper compared to EU goods. So, buy some of our inferior American cars, you unwashed European slime!
#37495 - dagamer34 - Sat Mar 12, 2005 2:36 am
| assassda wrote: |
sorry to hear about your ds about ur ds but if you get them both working you can try cracking some wireless stuff too
and actually the euro to american dollar exchange rate is going down one euro is almost 1.5 dollars |
For some reason I was thinking pounds because the only "real" country in Europe is the UK.
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#37508 - cocole - Sat Mar 12, 2005 9:11 am
| maniacdevnull wrote: |
| So, buy some of our inferior American cars, you unwashed European slime! |
Actually dude, where I live (France), they are selling Chevys that are rebranded Korean cars (I think it's Daewoo). Super Duder Cheap US Cars. Please don't look at http://www.chevrolet.fr/ or you'll have an heart attack seeing how they look like.
Anyhoo, good luck Darkfader for your DS. I'm going to get one of the blue japanese ones as soon as they hit the market (I think that's the end of april).
#37593 - TheChuckster - Sun Mar 13, 2005 10:43 pm
That's what happens when you mess around with it too much. It's really only meant to play normal video games and when you start rigging up random electronic circuitry stuff to it, stuff happens.
I think hardware modding is cool but it has consequences so you have to be careful.