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NFG Forums => Info Requests => Topic started by: Midori on May 08, 2009, 02:07:19 AM

Title: PC-Engine Exp. Bus Connector
Post by: Midori on May 08, 2009, 02:07:19 AM
I've recently aquired a PC-Engine and am currently using a composite video lead for it. Although RGB would be better, I don't want to mod this unit. Instead I would prefer to modify a unit that uses the expansion bus.

But here's my question:

Is the Expansion Bus connector unique to the PC-Engine or could you buy loose connectors from...somewhere?(ain't very accustomed with american stores and Elfa won't tell non-swedes very much :-) )

In other words: Will I have to buy a Tennokoe 2 or similar PC-Engine expansion unit or can I build a unit of my own using loose parts?

I tried to do a smaller search but didn't find much useful. Perhaps my searching skills are lacking...
Title: Re: PC-Engine Exp. Bus Connector
Post by: NFG on May 08, 2009, 07:28:19 AM
It's pretty much unique.  If you don't want to modify the PCE or buy another unit, your only option is to buy a larger connector (which is easily purchased) and cut part of it off.  I've seen it done in japanese hacking mags, but I've not done it myself.
Title: Re: PC-Engine Exp. Bus Connector
Post by: Midori on May 08, 2009, 09:52:07 AM
Sounds like a feasible idea, why didn't I think of that....

I'll try and tell if I have any success. Thank you.