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Dream Pi set up fail 2023 , Help needed

Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2023 2:15 pm
by RightSprite UK
Ive been very egar to come back to the Dreamcast online community but i would need some support as im having no joy to connect back up using
dream pi for my first time. any support will be appreciated .

Any more details needed, ill be happy to apply.
My set is a pal dreamcast model using the rasberry pi 3 model all hooked as you see.
usb power, Ethernet, and a USB USB 2.0 Fax Modem, 56K Dial Up V.92 External Modem/Dongle/Adapter.
here is a link to what i purchased - usb modem link

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Using the GDEMU i booted up the US web browser 2.0 ( not sure if i have to use the Pal dream key ? ) or if the settimng are different using a pal model. I apply the setting as reccomend by the Dream pi web site.

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But this is where it gets stuck. 8-) :|
has any one been successful in using a dream pi on a pal console and what else is needed to get this working.
Thanks.

Re: Dream Pi set up fail 2023 , Help needed

Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2023 2:28 pm
by OatBob
You need a line-voltage-inducer to generate a dialtone. PAL modem requires 18V minimum.

There are a few different forms of this device. One uses a battery; meanwhile, another can be installed and powered within the 56K modem. I have tried this design from Dragoncity17. It's beginner-friendly electrical work, but he also assembles if you're not interested in building yourself. Ships from France.

https://boutique-dragoncity.myshopify.c ... it-dreampi

There's an "ugly" industrial design out there that I have been meaning to try. I will try to dig up the link later tonight.

Re: Dream Pi set up fail 2023 , Help needed

Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2023 10:47 pm
by redjeff76
pcwzrd13 here on the Dreamcast-Talk website sells PAL Line Voltage Inducer for
$16.99 and they are in stock. PM him about one maybe?

Re: Dream Pi set up fail 2023 , Help needed

Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2023 10:48 pm
by OatBob
This is the guide I had in mind. NOTE: Sorry I called it ugly. Any method to bring the DC to the internet is both a marvel and a beauty.
As seen here on the forums. or...
EagleSoft Labs - DreamPi: DIY Industrial LVI

Battery method with diagrams. Includes PAL design.
Shiro! - Bring Your Own Phone Line Voltage

A PCB to make your own... color me interested.
https://oshpark.com/shared_projects/wC3DWWcU