Technical and Repair Assistance

[JC]

This thread is helpful. The link to the jf site should be toward the end.

http://www.famicomworld.com/forum/index.php?topic=1321.0

[nintendodork]

I was wondering if anyone could direct me to a (or write their own) guide to replace the pads under the buttons in a Famicom controller...well, actually it's the Hori Turbo controller I'm getting.  It needs a little work, and I don't want to mess it up.  Any help is appreciated.  One question I have, though is...

Will NES pads work in this specific controller?

[Chinson]

I had to switch tv's and i cant get my famicom to work. I connect it to the snes rf box, plug that into a vcr and use the av cord to plug it into the tv. There is some reception, but not nearly enough to play/

[nintendodork]

I don't think you can use a SNES RF switch.  Try a NES one.

[Chinson]

I dont have a NES one, but it worked on my other tv so i dont think thats the problem

[UglyJoe]

The SNES rf adapter is the same as the NES one, so that isn't the issue. 

What channel are you tuning into on your VCR?  Is it the same channel you were using on the other TV?  If so, this sounds more like an issue between the VCR and your TV.

[Chinson]

I was using channel 95 on my tv, which doesnt exist on my vcr.

[UglyJoe]

Ooh, so you weren't using the VCR in your previous setup?  I didn't know that.

What channel range does your VCR get?

[Chinson]

2-69

[Chinson]

I can now get audio on channel 6, still no video.

[UglyJoe]

You might be out of luck

Some people have reported success using channels in the low teens, but it's usually a channel in the upper 90s that ends up working.

[Chinson]

Changed to different setup. Works.

[133MHz]

Speaking of Famicom RF, I have a request: I need high resolution pictures of the Famicom RF modulator board for a tutorial I'm planning to write, with the metal cover removed clearly showing the components inside. I can't do mine because the previous owner removed a bunch of stuff and I had to make severe modifications to it to get it working. Thanks in advance .

[PatMan33]

I should be able to get you some nice hires shots. Give me a bit.


**EDIT**
Scratch that, I don't have the proper equipment available right now to get the shield off or to put it back on. Sorry man.

[133MHz]

proper equipment  to get the shield off

No flathead screwdriver or long fingernails?