My right lens works perfectly for the first few seconds the VB boots up but begins to fade out in a blocky way, not unlike how Pac-Man breaks down at level 256. Adjusting the grounding cable for the lens helps a bit but I’m worried it’s a capacitor issue. Am I (hopefully) wrong?
I don't think it's a capacitor issue. Based one what I have seen it's gotta be the cable coming loose. The method in my video is only temporary and I recommend the soldering method if you have the experience
Hello! I just had a Virtual Boy be delivered to me and the right eye piece works no problem but the left piece isn’t 100% Whilst it does display, it also flickers somewhat more noticeably compared to the right eye piece, mainly vertical flickers. Would you say the heat method would do the trick? And are the ribbon cables that easy to remove m/re-attach as I’m worried I’ll mess it
Yes, it's that easy. Hard to believe they just glued the ribbon cable on. Be careful to keep the iron moving, and don't press too hard. I did and moved the traces. I now have to replace the ribbon cable. Luckily, new ones are available on eBay (probably elsewhere too.
Troubleshooting section is really helpful!
This is the most I’ve seen you talk (oops I’m on my other account)
My right lens works perfectly for the first few seconds the VB boots up but begins to fade out in a blocky way, not unlike how Pac-Man breaks down at level 256. Adjusting the grounding cable for the lens helps a bit but I’m worried it’s a capacitor issue. Am I (hopefully) wrong?
I don't think it's a capacitor issue. Based one what I have seen it's gotta be the cable coming loose. The method in my video is only temporary and I recommend the soldering method if you have the experience
Hello! I just had a Virtual Boy be delivered to me and the right eye piece works no problem but the left piece isn’t 100%
Whilst it does display, it also flickers somewhat more noticeably compared to the right eye piece, mainly vertical flickers.
Would you say the heat method would do the trick? And are the ribbon cables that easy to remove m/re-attach as I’m worried I’ll mess it
Yes, it's that easy. Hard to believe they just glued the ribbon cable on. Be careful to keep the iron moving, and don't press too hard. I did and moved the traces. I now have to replace the ribbon cable. Luckily, new ones are available on eBay (probably elsewhere too.
I am not like you 💓 I do not have a virtual boy. I only have real boys 💓 informational video though! Can’t wait for more
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