FM TOWNS discussion

[1983parrothead]

Anyone have an FM TOWNS computer? I just got one and when I turn it on, it auto turns off moments later. Does that mean a step-up/step-down converter is required?

[P]

Could just be bad AC adapter. Where are you at?

[1983parrothead]

Northwest Georgia State.

[1983parrothead]

You from North Korea? I'm talking about the United State Georgia.

[L___E___T]

Why would you think P is from the DRPK?  That little Swedish flag and Sweden label next to it should give you a clue where P is from.

[1983parrothead]

My apologies.  I thought I saw a North Korean flag next to her username.

[L___E___T]

No apology necessary - there was a mystery post that is now deleted that explains all

[P]

I see, it wasn't me.


Anyway people from USA often don't use step-downs for Japanese devices so you are probably fine.
What does it say on the power supply unit?

[1983parrothead]

[P]

Yes it's fine to use in USA (some people like to use a step-down anyway to prolong the life of it).

The PSU is integrated, if that is the culprit I'm not sure how you can find replacement parts.

[1983parrothead]

I'm sure it was so advanced for its time that it has a built-in heat detection to automatically shut down.

[Pikkon]

Open her up and check the caps on the psu,bet there's some bad one's.

http://www.nightfallcrew.com/29/06/2014/fujitsu-fm-towns-ii-psu-repair/

[1983parrothead]

Should I repair it myself?

[1983parrothead]

*bump*

I need some way to record straight from the FM TOWNS computer to my PC using the ION VCR 2 PC converter. After doing some numerous research, I heard that if you hook up a DB-15 Analog RGB to something like RCA, it will destroy the Analog RGB port of the FM TOWNS unit.

I also found Sanyo brand step down converters on eBay, 1000 watts for approximately $60. Are they worth it?

[Retrospectives]

It is highly unlikely that the current is causing your issues. A re-cap is probably your best choice, so you either remove it and let someone re-cap it for you, or you could do it yourself. Capacitors are very cheap components and it is a very simple operation once you get a hang of it. If you don't know anyone who can do it for you, then arcade forums is a good choice since those guys do these re-caps and such things on a regular basis (Much more often than the people on regular gaming forums i would say).

Good luck!