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Title: Has any1 been able to combine Genesis & 32x in 1?
Post by: Break on January 19, 2007, 12:10:46 PM
Has anyone modded a 32x into a Genesis and combined it into one big uber console,similar to the never released Neptune?Is it even possible (I would imagine a tight fit)?
Title: Has any1 been able to combine Genesis & 32x in 1?
Post by: Segasonicfan on January 19, 2007, 12:40:58 PM
Nah, not really possible. The 32X is too large, you would have to have a custom case to do it.  There's not a lot of motivation out there either since most people aren't huge fans of the 32X.  I love the system but even I wouldn't invest my energy in a Genny/32X hybrid

-Segasonicfan
Title: Has any1 been able to combine Genesis & 32x in 1?
Post by: RobIvy64 on January 19, 2007, 12:45:58 PM
QuoteNah, not really possible. The 32X is too large, you would have to have a custom case to do it.  There's not a lot of motivation out there either since most people aren't huge fans of the 32X.  I love the system but even I wouldn't invest my energy in a Genny/32X hybrid

-Segasonicfan
I was able to squeeze one in a Genesis model 2 case, however it wasnt easy.

You have to solder ~64 wires from the edge connector of the 32x to the Genesis' cart connector.

I've done it, but it's not worth the trouble.
Title: Has any1 been able to combine Genesis & 32x in 1?
Post by: blackevilweredragon on January 20, 2007, 05:53:56 AM
i think i "might" do this to my model 1...  I got the time, and patience for it..

only problem, i'd need two power bricks still, wouldn't I?   (unless I can get a very high amperage supply and internally split it..)
Title: Has any1 been able to combine Genesis & 32x in 1?
Post by: Breakpack on January 20, 2007, 06:17:48 AM
What about gutting a model 1 and adding the board from a model 2 into it,and freeing up some space,unless the controller ports and cart slot don't line up right.
Title: Has any1 been able to combine Genesis & 32x in 1?
Post by: blackevilweredragon on January 20, 2007, 10:06:21 AM
they wouldn't line up, but that doesn't stop one from "relocating"..

but who would want too?  the model 1 motherboard was far better than the model 2 board..
Title: Has any1 been able to combine Genesis & 32x in 1?
Post by: Lost Monkey on January 21, 2007, 02:15:02 PM
QuoteWhat about gutting a model 1 and adding the board from a model 2 into it,and freeing up some space,unless the controller ports and cart slot don't line up right.
I had a project where I did this in a 2600 case - but I could never get the thing to work 100%.

It is currently in a box in my basement - I didn't have a multimeter at the time so I got really frustrated testing my solder connections repeatedly...

Maybe I can dig this out soon and have another go at it...

Don't leave Kepone!
Title: Has any1 been able to combine Genesis & 32x in 1?
Post by: Breakpack on January 24, 2007, 04:29:26 PM
Quote
QuoteWhat about gutting a model 1 and adding the board from a model 2 into it,and freeing up some space,unless the controller ports and cart slot don't line up right.
I had a project where I did this in a 2600 case - but I could never get the thing to work 100%.

It is currently in a box in my basement - I didn't have a multimeter at the time so I got really frustrated testing my solder connections repeatedly...

Maybe I can dig this out soon and have another go at it...

Don't leave Kepone!
That sounds kinda kool.You'd have to widen the cart slot,right?And add a place for the Sega CD expansion.Maybe put a Sega cd in a 7800 case :D



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Title: Has any1 been able to combine Genesis & 32x in 1?
Post by: NeptuneForever on February 07, 2007, 12:24:33 PM
It is Possible.
http://blog.dreamwiz.com/hanhogyu/5490283 (http://blog.dreamwiz.com/hanhogyu/5490283)
Title: Has any1 been able to combine Genesis & 32x in 1?
Post by: Segasonicfan on February 07, 2007, 09:48:50 PM
sweeet.  I wish there were pics of the inside :(  I wonder if he used a non-genny 2 mobo.  The work to do that must be SUCH a pain..I can't imagine anyone loving 32X THAT much (and I love 32x!)

-Segasonicfan
Title: Has any1 been able to combine Genesis & 32x in 1?
Post by: thumpin_termis on February 08, 2007, 08:48:29 AM
That is a seriously sweet mod.  And actually, rest of his site has some great mods to other classic console systems.   It's all in Korean, though... (and fortunately enough for me, I can read it!)

야~ 이런 멋진 개조도 가능하구나...
덕분에 정말 오랫만에 재밌는 사이트를 봤습니다.  
Title: Has any1 been able to combine Genesis & 32x in 1?
Post by: Endymion on February 08, 2007, 05:27:47 PM
I'd ask for a translation, but it doesn't appear there's anything in the way of a walkthrough of the work. I love the 32X enough to do it, just too much of a dufus to manage it. Looks real sweet.
Title: Has any1 been able to combine Genesis & 32x in 1?
Post by: blackevilweredragon on February 08, 2007, 05:29:36 PM
yea, this is a mod i'd love to do too...  To a Genesis 1..  makes putting a cartridge in easier without the extra height...
Title: Has any1 been able to combine Genesis & 32x in 1?
Post by: Breakpack on February 09, 2007, 07:45:59 AM
Good grief I'm in heaven!I'd LOVE a mod for my 32x Genesis combo!That is awesome!!!!!! :wub:  
Title: Has any1 been able to combine Genesis & 32x in 1?
Post by: Epicenter on February 16, 2007, 10:21:28 PM
Quotesweeet.  I wish there were pics of the inside :(  I wonder if he used a non-genny 2 mobo.  The work to do that must be SUCH a pain..I can't imagine anyone loving 32X THAT much (and I love 32x!)

-Segasonicfan
In an MD2 case? I highly doubt he used anything else. The board would be almost twice as wide with an MD1 one. He could've used an MD3 one, but I don't believe Korea ever got those. There are MD ASICs like those used in the handheld 'TV game' MD systems from Radica, and some odd Official Bootlegs by Tectoy/Majesco in Brazil-- they could be likely wired up to the 32X and all the video overlay connections made properly in a very small amount of space. The PCB for an MD-on-a-Chip is pretty much the size of a controller. Quite versatile.