The Revenge of the Post Here When You Get Something New thread

MrVestek · 27-01-2014 10:47AM

o1s1n wrote: »

If someone fancies bidding $50 for me, feel free

Done!

Atavan-Halen · 27-01-2014 10:59AM

The seller probably just doesn't like the look of you :P

Optimus Prime · 27-01-2014 11:03AM

o1s1n wrote: »

Heh, were there many caps on that?

A lot of the boards I have seem to just have three to four big, radial caps. They have longish legs so there doesn't seem to be anything too fiddly. Just stick the legs through, bend off the ends and apply a bit of solder.

I think there was about 14 little tiny ones on it, i attempted it myself but failed. it was the first time i tried doing it though, id probably be better at it now.

Myrddin · 27-01-2014 11:08AM

o1s1n wrote: »

Heh, were there many caps on that?

A lot of the boards I have seem to just have three to four big, radial caps. They have longish legs so there doesn't seem to be anything too fiddly. Just stick the legs through, bend off the ends and apply a bit of solder.

Most of them are very handy, though a way to remove solder is a must. I use a cheap & cheerful solder vacuum thing, it's spring loaded so you just melt the solder then place this over it & hit the button. Once the old solder is removed, the caps usually slide right out. The only thing to watch for, is some caps are soldered on both sides of the pcb, which makes it that bit trickier

MrVestek · 27-01-2014 11:10AM

They probably have sellers from Ireland blocked. I have my account set up as a UK account to make Parcel Motel stuff easier to deal with. I also like being charged in Sterling as the Euro to Sterling rates are always better from Visa than Paypal.

o1s1n · 27-01-2014 11:16AM

Achilles wrote: »

Done!

Serious? Thanks dude!! If you do happen to win it I'll give you the fundage asap.

Atavan-Halen wrote: »

The seller probably just doesn't like the look of you :P

I feel rejected now

/Opens a tub of Haagen Dazs.

Myrddin wrote: »

Most of them are very handy, though a way to remove solder is a must. I use a cheap & cheerful solder vacuum thing, it's spring loaded so you just melt the solder then place this over it & hit the button. Once the old solder is removed, the caps usually slide right out. The only thing to watch for, is some caps are soldered on both sides of the pcb, which makes it that bit trickier

Thanks

I have one of those spring loaded vacuum things around somewhere. Very handy tool alright.

The main issue I had in the past when trying to solder was I just couldn't get the heat to transfer.

The iron was hot, but the connectors just wouldn't get hot enough to melt solder. Wasn't using any tips on the iron though, so I'm hoping that was it!!

MrVestek · 27-01-2014 11:26AM

o1s1n wrote: »

Serious? Thanks dude!! If you do happen to win it I'll give you the fundage asap.

Yup, if I do win just transfer it into my PayPal account and I'll have it delivered to you. You're a trustworthy sort so I don't mind at all! :-)

Myrddin · 27-01-2014 11:28AM

o1s1n wrote: »

Thanks I have one of those spring loaded vacuum things around somewhere. Very handy tool alright.

The main issue I had in the past when trying to solder was I just couldn't get the heat to transfer.

The iron was hot, but the connectors just wouldn't get hot enough to melt solder. Wasn't using any tips on the iron though, so I'm hoping that was it!!

Yeah, you'll need to be using a tip of some sort

The tip will focus the heat onto a smaller surface area, so you'll be able to melt the solder & get it flowing. What wattage is the iron actually?

o1s1n · 27-01-2014 11:54AM

Achilles wrote: »

Yup, if I do win just transfer it into my PayPal account and I'll have it delivered to you. You're a trustworthy sort so I don't mind at all! :-)

Thanks again!

much appreciated.

Myrddin wrote: »

Yeah, you'll need to be using a tip of some sort The tip will focus the heat onto a smaller surface area, so you'll be able to melt the solder & get it flowing. What wattage is the iron actually?

I think it was 30w, I saw you recommending something around the 15w range to avoid damaging components?

How about one of these?

http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/antex-15w-miniature-soldering-iron-type-c-fj44x

Myrddin · 27-01-2014 11:57AM

o1s1n wrote: »

I think it was 30w, I saw you recommending something around the 15w range to avoid damaging components?

How about one of these?

http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/antex-15w-miniature-soldering-iron-type-c-fj44x

Depending on the job, I use either that exact one or else the same type but a 25w. I find them suitable for almost anything, from jtagging a 360 to building a supergun. Obviously they're at the lower end of the scale, but unless your doing soldering work every day, I don't see the point on buying the more complex stations. They can be bought from Radionics I think for cheaper, the Maplin stuff seems dear

The Last Bandit · 27-01-2014 12:18PM

The 15 Watt will struggle with larger components (most of the caps) soldered to the ground planes as the ground will soak up most of the heat, go for the 25 Watt one instead.

15 watt is more suited to finer smd stuff.

Sometimes though when desoldering leaded components you'll find as you pull out the component the hole will fill with whatever solder the sucker didn't get.
I use a 0.5mm tip on the iron to get into the hole and suck out the remaining solder from the other side. Poking around with the bigger tip on top of the board will more than likely do more damage then good.

James Howlett · 27-01-2014 12:21PM

... and now for some actual games:

Both for a grand total of €7. A €5 Tesco find and a €2 I'm-sick-of-checking-as-they-never-have-any-good-stuff-anymore-but-ah-sure-I'll-give-it-a-look charity shop find. I love games with maps and it's in great condition.

Donatron · 27-01-2014 01:10PM

also a charity shop find. They've had the same bunch of old pro evo's forever but this was there the other day. Supposed to be fairly decent

Retr0gamer · 27-01-2014 02:21PM

It's a bit like ni no kuni, gorgeous to look at but outstays it's welcome very quickly. I prefer it to ni no kuni but it's one of those RPGs you find hard to finish.

Atavan-Halen · 27-01-2014 06:19PM

My local tesco seem to have restocked some of the games. I saw a label for adventure time on the 3DS for €5 but no copies to be found.

Steve X2 · 27-01-2014 06:31PM

My brother got this bead thing made up. Think I might go for one myself.

James Howlett · 27-01-2014 06:36PM

Atavan-Halen wrote: »

My local tesco seem to have restocked some of the games. I saw a label for adventure time on the 3DS for €5 but no copies to be found.

Here we go again..:)

CiDeRmAn · 27-01-2014 06:52PM

Atavan and his Throne of Games!

Atavan-Halen · 27-01-2014 07:00PM

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Atavan and his Throne of Games!

My 3DS collection has increased sizably :P

MrVestek · 27-01-2014 07:07PM

Atavan-Halen wrote: »

My local tesco seem to have restocked some of the games. I saw a label for adventure time on the 3DS for €5 but no copies to be found.

Willing to sell on any of your 3ds titles?

MrVestek · 27-01-2014 07:08PM

Also o1s1n I got bid sniped at the last second on that PCB. Sorry about that!

o1s1n · 27-01-2014 07:10PM

Achilles wrote: »

Also o1s1n I got bid sniped at the last second on that PCB. Sorry about that!

Heh, was watching on the ebay phone app - powerless to bid!

Thanks amyway dude.

Ianobeano · 27-01-2014 07:11PM

Achilles wrote: »

Willing to sell on any of your 3ds titles?

Did you try the one in Ballybrack ? I picked up a few titles for the PS3 there on Saturday, didn't notice the 3DS titles though...

Atavan-Halen · 27-01-2014 07:16PM

Achilles wrote: »

Willing to sell on any of your 3ds titles?

No sorry, didn't pick up any doubles so going to be playing these!

Flaregon · 27-01-2014 08:07PM

Donatron wrote: »

also a charity shop find. They've had the same bunch of old pro evo's forever but this was there the other day. Supposed to be fairly decent

Do want, epic find.

MrVestek · 27-01-2014 08:12PM

Ianobeano wrote: »

Did you try the one in Ballybrack ? I picked up a few titles for the PS3 there on Saturday, didn't notice the 3DS titles though...

Won't be near it for a while, could you see what they have if anything next time you're in?

Cheers.

Finally got a power cable for the 3dsxl in The Euro Shop no less. It's USB so i'll want to get a proper charger at some point.

No games to play so far apart from eShop stuff. Sonic 1 in 3D on the larger XL screen looks amazing.

o1s1n · 27-01-2014 09:07PM

Achilles wrote: »

Also o1s1n I got bid sniped at the last second on that PCB. Sorry about that!

No way! I think I figured out why he blacklisted me.

I knew I recognised his name - I noticed a while back this lad has been listing quite a few Gunforce 2 PCBs.

Gunforce 2 is a pretty rare game and worth quite a sum. I was going to buy one from him.

However, when I saw he'd sold quite a few in the last while and the eeprom stickers look a bit non descript, I sent him an email asking if they were originals or conversions. Never got a reply.

I see he's listed another one.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Arcade-Pcb-board-GUN-FORCE-II-IREM-1994-JAMMA-board-/251436011978?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a8ac111ca

So they're either odd originals and I offended him or else they're conversions listed as originals and he doesn't want me fecking with his dodgy auctions.

MrVestek · 27-01-2014 09:31PM

o1s1n wrote: »

No way! I think I figured out why he blacklisted me.

I knew I recognised his name - I noticed a while back this lad has been listing quite a few Gunforce 2 PCBs.

Gunforce 2 is a pretty rare game and worth quite a sum. I was going to buy one from him.

However, when I saw he'd sold quite a few in the last while and the eeprom stickers look a bit non descript, I sent him an email asking if they were originals or conversions. Never got a reply.

I see he's listed another one.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Arcade-Pcb-board-GUN-FORCE-II-IREM-1994-JAMMA-board-/251436011978?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a8ac111ca

So they're either odd originals and I offended him or else they're conversions listed as originals and he doesn't want me fecking with his dodgy auctions.

Sounds like a bit of an arsehole if you ask me!

the groutch · 27-01-2014 09:41PM

Nice little haul from CeX

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Flaregon · 27-01-2014 10:21PM

the groutch wrote: »

Nice little haul from CeX

Raging blades & metal slug win that lot. I got this for 10 yesterday, at cex in town.

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