Like the classic german saying: "Haste Scheisse am Schuh, haste Scheisse am Schuh"
After receiving a faulty MS3 Cart yesterday, my Sengoku Ace PCB, which arrived today, is also not working...
After firing it up, the only sign of life is the "Warning" screen. After that, the screen remains black. Voltage is 4,67, there are no damages to the board.
Where should I start?
Sengoku Ace PCB not working...
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Re: Sengoku Ace PCB not working...
You should start by feeding 5V to the PCB, that's the most obvious test to do. Start from there.
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Re: Sengoku Ace PCB not working...
Will do, thanks!
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Re: Sengoku Ace PCB not working...
Absolutely what RMRM says. Most PCBs have a good chunk of tolerance concerning the 5V. But some really need a correct or even above voltage input. Had the issue with a Rally Bike PCB which wouldn't start up at all without 5.12V or more.
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Re: Sengoku Ace PCB not working...
Soooo, I've pushed my AC PSU to the max, resulting in a 4,98V. Still not enough power I guess, as the game still won't work. If I plug in my MVS for example, the voltage is going up to 5,20V. Is the Sengoku Ace PCB so power hungry?
Tried the PCB yesterday on an acquaintances NAC: same problems. Only the warning screen appears, then nothing.
The board itself looks like new, super clean without any signs of corrosion.
Tried the PCB yesterday on an acquaintances NAC: same problems. Only the warning screen appears, then nothing.
The board itself looks like new, super clean without any signs of corrosion.
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Re: Sengoku Ace PCB not working...
Is there a Test mode to view RAM and ROM checks ?
5V voltage should be between 4,80V and 5,15V.
Under 4,80V some TTL dislike that and die. More than 5,15V could be risky but I already tested a few boards at more than 5,25V and they are still working.
5V voltage should be between 4,80V and 5,15V.
Under 4,80V some TTL dislike that and die. More than 5,15V could be risky but I already tested a few boards at more than 5,25V and they are still working.
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Re: Sengoku Ace PCB not working...
ROM test is visible for a splitsecond before the warning screen is appearing. It shows OK for each step.