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GDR Problem?
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gaston.at91 »
Sun Aug 24, 2014 6:21 pm
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Hello everyone! I´m from Argentina and I have a problem:
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Last night I mess arround with the pot of another cdrom laser, and for a change, the spindlee works! Definitely it tries to read de cd, but to no...
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Mon Aug 25, 2014 1:43 pm
dreamcast retarded here
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besmarques »
Tue Aug 19, 2014 6:53 pm
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i just broke my lens pot.
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I do not know what else to tell you except your best bet is keep your broken DC and buy a new one.
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Last post by Bob Dobbs
Tue Aug 19, 2014 11:26 pm
Vga Cable vs VGA Box? Issues with Samsung TVs?
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Vampyre Mike »
Thu Jan 31, 2013 1:54 pm
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So this is a small two parter. First and foremost I keep reading that Samsung TVs have an issue with the Dreamcast coming in VGA for some odd reason,...
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The NFL2k series or NHL2k series are compatible (NTSC/U) but not on his list. I realize he's from the UK has not tested these games and has put...
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Last post by Bob Dobbs
Sat Aug 16, 2014 2:18 pm
dreamcast rumble pak
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grimmythereaper »
Wed Aug 06, 2014 12:19 am
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so i got a rumble pack for really cheap, but i dont think it works, so my question is this. Does it only work with certain games? the 2 games that i...
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Are you sure that you enabled rumble? Some games require you to turn it on within one of the menus. IIRC the Jump Pack only works when it's in port 2...
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Sat Aug 09, 2014 2:58 pm
Dreamcast "Ghosting" Display problem
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Aleron Ives »
Mon Aug 04, 2014 5:20 am
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Testing on another TV would tell you if it's a problem with the TV or the DC, especially if you can also try the composite and RF outputs to check...
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The more I read that, the more I realise my tendency to put my foot in it is still there.
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Last post by Neohound
Thu Aug 07, 2014 10:01 pm
Dreamcast will not display video or sound
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spd »
Sun Jul 20, 2014 1:47 pm
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So my dreamcast stopped working and I don't know why. When ever I turn it on there is no picture or sound. The disk spins and the system powers on. I...
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Well, that's a bad sign...
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Last post by Bob Dobbs
Sun Jul 20, 2014 8:41 pm
How To: Create a Custom VMU Icon
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killbot80k »
Thu Jun 05, 2014 3:45 pm
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Tutorial: How to create custom icons for your VMU
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Nice tutorial. And I thought the controller smiling at me was cool enough...
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Wed Jul 29, 2015 6:05 pm
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Sat May 31, 2014 10:24 am
Dreamcast won't detect VMU
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Peterson123 »
Mon May 26, 2014 5:46 pm
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I recently picked up a used Dreamcast, and the console and controllers are fully functional, but every time I insert a VMU into a controller, the...
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I got it to work, i cleaned out the ports on the VMU and it seems to work just fine. I guess the problem was only with the VMU.
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Last post by Peterson123
Wed May 28, 2014 9:56 pm
PC out jack hookup for Dreamcast?
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NINtoolLICA »
Tue May 20, 2014 10:56 pm
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So I just bought an HDMI cable for my Dreamcast that has a PC hookup attached to it. Problem is that the PC hookup part comes with vga cables for the...
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Thats exactly it!!! Thank you so so much!
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Last post by NINtoolLICA
Wed May 28, 2014 3:27 am
Netopia Method without a telephone simulator
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goochbuntu »
Mon Mar 31, 2014 12:49 pm
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I am new to this forum page and wanted to post some helpful information to help those using the Netopia method.
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I have also used spa2102 (digis) and spa2102-sf (clearwire) they were locked to a provider and was able to unlock and make a ring down easy.
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Last post by goochbuntu
Mon May 26, 2014 5:38 pm
Help with component identification
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suchibun32 »
Mon May 26, 2014 9:31 am
Could anyone help me identify a component on my Dreamcast VA1 motherboard. It seems to be the only one damaged after a power surge, so if I can get...
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Last post by suchibun32
Mon May 26, 2014 9:31 am
How do you change the clock on the VMU?
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Dunsparce »
Wed May 14, 2014 8:35 am
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Hello, I just got some new batteries for the VMU and the clock is off by about 3 hours. Is there any way to reset this?
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Boot the dreamcast without a game and select the options menu. You'll find a sync vmu option there.
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Last post by Jenkins
Wed May 14, 2014 12:20 pm
Date keeps reseting
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dude2207 »
Sun May 11, 2014 3:31 pm
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My Dreamcast doesn't retain the date after you power it off.
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Do not underestimate the power of free Chinese shipping... lol
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Last post by krssn
Mon May 12, 2014 5:43 pm
Q: PAL PSO v2 best iso?
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ch0pzta »
Mon May 12, 2014 2:39 am
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Howdy
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So, with the Bluecrab loader and a US version of v2, ill be all sweet?
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Last post by Aleron Ives
Mon May 12, 2014 5:26 pm
Quick question DC Keyboard
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ch0pzta »
Thu May 08, 2014 1:38 pm
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Howdy
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Awesome thanks!
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Last post by ch0pzta
Thu May 08, 2014 2:28 pm
VGA box with PC line in audio
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chiggerskido »
Fri Feb 28, 2014 5:59 pm
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Hey guys! New here so hello :D . I just have a question for you guys here who can possibly help me. Basically, I've been thinking about investing in...
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Yes you can.
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Last post by Crystal Triad
Tue May 06, 2014 9:34 am
Recording DC gameplay to PC?
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ch0pzta »
Thu Apr 24, 2014 6:31 am
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Gday :D
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You can still use that card but you have to hook up your Dreamcast audio into your mircophone port and record the game audio that way.
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Last post by Crystal Triad
Tue May 06, 2014 9:32 am
Help w/ Dreamcast!
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1nM0msB4s3m3nt »
Mon May 05, 2014 6:32 pm
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Once upon a time, I got a Dreamcast as a present from a friend. Fast forward a few months later, upon receiving both the unofficial AC and AV cables,...
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If the disc doesn't spin anymore, the motor in your GD-ROM drive probably failed. This has nothing to do with using a CD-R; your friend's Dreamcast...
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Last post by Aleron Ives
Tue May 06, 2014 12:32 am
Help! Is there any VGA to RGB SCART converter boxes?
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Crystal Triad »
Fri May 02, 2014 3:33 pm
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Hello everyone, over at our offices, we have desided to invest in multiple VCR's to record our workflow without having the hassle of software based...
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Going from VGA to (euro) SCART involves converting the seperate H- and V-sync from the VGA-output to a single composite sync signal on the SCART....
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Last post by c4ke
Sat May 03, 2014 2:59 am
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Fri May 02, 2014 1:36 am
Dreamcast Keyboard and mouse for PC?
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Crystal Triad »
Thu Apr 17, 2014 5:15 pm
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Over here at Crystal Triad Productions we find the Dreamcast KB/M to be one of the best we have ever used. So we started to wonder is it possible to...
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I've seen DC to PS2 converters, precisely for using the DC keyboard and mouse on PC. DC to USB adapters should also work.
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Last post by Raen
Fri Apr 18, 2014 4:56 pm
CD-R games
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kidpunk16 »
Mon Apr 07, 2014 11:27 pm
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Hello!
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1. 1x and 4x speeds are too low! Burn with 16x or 32x.
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Last post by Raen
Fri Apr 18, 2014 4:51 pm
i need remedial dreamcast burning
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ccphilly1984 »
Sun Feb 16, 2014 12:52 pm
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I downloaded the image here...
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I will extract burn and try to play it. if it all works i will get the iso file works ill give you a dropbox link to get it from me. my upload is...
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Last post by goochbuntu
Tue Apr 01, 2014 4:52 pm
spindle motor replacement ?
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WildCard »
Sun Mar 16, 2014 4:13 pm
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Hey guys, one of my DC's had the spindle motor fail on it and now every time it tries to spin up the disc it makes a horrible grinding sound. It is...
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i have one my laser died on mine but the motor is fine. i sold my old power supply. from my old dreamcast. and pretty much parting it out. so if you...
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Mon Mar 31, 2014 4:19 pm
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