Still love that resistor trick from Rodrigo, all the way from Brazil😍 Great video Steve, thanks for the mention 👍

@StezStixFix

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Vince, it's an amazing little trick and it was such a good feeling to see it work! I would never have worked it out without you/Rodrigo, so thanks once again! 👍

@Darkfiberke

2 жыл бұрын

so, why does that trick work? what’s the technical explanation for it?

@shadoom

2 жыл бұрын

@@Darkfiberke im also curious about it

@infinityeight8705

2 жыл бұрын

@@Darkfiberke By attaching a 1k resistor from the chip leg to ground you are forcing the faulty diode on that leg to go low (switch) and output a signal - by forcing extra current through the resistor tied to ground.

@ScruffyLookinRGB

2 жыл бұрын

Very satisfying repair mate! Well played👍

I just found this channel two days ago and been binge watching every episode since. And I have little to no interest in repairing electronics lol. can't wait to see this channel get the success it deserves 👏

@Teaneus

2 жыл бұрын

Same here.One video poped up at the auto-play and then i ended up watching almost all of the videos.He deserves a lot more views and i am sure his channel gona grow fast.His videos are very entertaining plus he seems like a good guy that you wanted to be friends.This channel iis the only one that i have the bell activated.

@doiron12

2 жыл бұрын

@@Teaneus About 4 or five days ago he was a little over 8k and today his subscribers are over 13k. Pretty impressive and deserving because these videos are top notch.

@cmcsdf

2 жыл бұрын

Same! Really wanting to get some tools and take a shot at doing some of this. Used to take stuff apart when I was a kid and fix little things, so much fun.

@Teaneus

2 жыл бұрын

@@doiron12 Yes i also noticed that,No suprises though.Great quality videos i agree.Let's see in a month ,how many subs ,will be.I am preety sure that they will skyrocket, :)

@adamgrimsley2900

2 жыл бұрын

It's fun isn't it.

Reminds me of how I fixed a router once. It worked a couple of years and then shut off one day. I had it plugged in, and ran my fingers across the PCB, to feel if anything was hot, and at one point, the device came to life. I was able to repeat the move a few times and notice, what I was bridging in the process. Then I measured resistance of my skin with a multimeter. Found a matching resistor, soldered it in place, and everything was back to normal.

@enilenis

2 жыл бұрын

@A Volpe The Router was Linksys SRX400. Worked for 2 years prior to breaking, and then another 2 years after this fix. I could've repaired it properly, but I just wanted the internet back. Of all the things I ever fixed, this was the only one caused by a fluke. If only it was always that easy. I figure some line wasn't hitting the logic threshold, and I was pulling it up or down. I could've checked with the schematics, but at that point, I didn't care. Internet was back on. Sealed the case and never opened it again.

@samholdsworth420

2 жыл бұрын

Round of applause

@Wise__guy

2 жыл бұрын

@@samholdsworth420 I’m afraid he doesn’t get sarcasm

@dodgeplow

2 жыл бұрын

@@Wise__guy I'm sure he does. He's just ignoring trollish comments

@ivoryowl

2 жыл бұрын

That's what I call having "magic fingers"... ;))))

I hate it when Octagonal Llamas get into my cartridges.😂 Love the videos, keep on fixing!!

@warpath6666

2 жыл бұрын

Overweight Lesbians got into mine 😄

Despite the fact that there are quadrillions of Sonic 1 carts out there, there's something special about taking one that's destined for the bin and rescuing it, especially in such a way that makes it truly your own. I daresay if it had just needed a clean it wouldn't have felt as satisfying!

@FlamingMonocle

2 жыл бұрын

@StezStixFixtelegram You'll forgive my extreme skepticism. I assume the original account would send such notifications. Not a two week old account that just says the same copy paste message.

@mrbisshie

2 жыл бұрын

@@FlamingMonocle It's a bot, and a scammer. lol

I don't know anything about video games as I'm 65 but this popped up. I love your videos. They are so interesting and relaxing ❤️

The best of repair channel on the KZread. Congrats Steve. Say hello from Brasil.

What a nice tea time treat. Now I'm tempted to go check the mega drive carts just to solder something.

Thank goodness, I'm only a year late in finding your channel. You, sir, are quite entertaining, if I say so myself. Not to mention your obvious expertise in electronics, I'm mighty impressed. Many greetings from Germany.

Really been enjoying your videos. Glad KZread suggested your channel. I'd given up on trying to get the keyless entry receiver working on my mid 90s trans am a couple months ago. Replaced a capacitor that had a leg completely corroded away but I never thought to check continuity on all the traces and vias (didn't even know what those were called....) I have lots of mechanical experience but very little with electronics. You sir have inspired me to take another crack at getting the receiver working. Cheers!

@anon_y_mousse

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, and once you get started you may never want to stop. Electronics are like adult Legos.

It’s so strange that someone mentions the source of your ideas… Thanks for being so humble and trustful.

Nice job! I Love how calm Dave was under the umbrella when sonic started up!

@StezStixFix

2 жыл бұрын

😁 Thanks Taltech! He always seem to keep his calm! 😂

Never had any interest in electronics before but I'm glued to your channel now, congratulations on 10k subs too.

Found your channel last week after getting a random recommendation on one of MMVs videos. I've already binged almost 100 of your videos, going though your entire upload playlist. Absolutely love your stuff, keep up the good work and congratulations on 10k subs!

This is exactly the content I've been looking for. Been getting into the Hobby of fixing old games. Definitely going to learn a thing or 2 here

Just used the resistor trick on my Super Off Road cartridge. Wasn’t functioning, didn’t have the diode reading difference, but I didn’t have anything to lose since everything else seemed fine. Worked like a charm anyway. 👍👏👍

Thank you for all the good entertainment you provide ☺️

I just found your channel today. I love it and I love your humor. Keep up the great work. Woof!!

Loving your videos Steve, just found your channel on thurday and already watched almost 30 videos! Love from Brazil

I like how calm you are speaking and explaining what you do

It’s so nice to se every thing you are fixing, insane good knowledge to have in the bag 👍 It’s moat be so much ppl that have thrown away games and consoles

Randomly stumbled across your channel. Had a binge, watched the full 1hr Xbox mod & now I'm subscribed. Great content. Looking forward to more in the future.

@KDBAO

2 жыл бұрын

@StezStix Fix? You have an imposter here, trying to get me to click his stupid link. We weren't born yesterday!

@KDBAO

2 жыл бұрын

Reported him.

@KDBAO

2 жыл бұрын

@StezStixFixtelegram Not a chance bellend

I enjoy your sense of humor and the obvious effort that you take to make an excellent video

I would love to get into these. I used to be a computer technician but i never got into the deep stuff. I just can't stop watching these videos. I saw vince's video on the same topic a few days ago and i think he also started his channel with little knowledge, it's so cool to see how he grew! Well done!

I’m new to watching your channel and I have to say I find your videos hilarious. It’s great to get a bit a humor while watching something interesting being done.

Just found this channel whilst looking thru youtube high as you like on some nice smoke. I have binged watch it all. I find it oddly satisfying to watch...

I bought 20 Genesis games about a month ago fixed 4 that were broken using the same method! Glad it worked mate. Subbed I dig it ;)

Great video mate cheers for the upload Congratulations on the 10k 🎉🎉❤❤

I played F22 so much when I was young. Still have the cartridge. Love this game. The music and the graphics are awesome. Loved the video.

@ucitymetalhead

2 жыл бұрын

Me too it's one of the only ganes I remember.

@jon1913

2 жыл бұрын

Same, loved it.

@colintx800

2 жыл бұрын

And me :D Along with The Terminator, Robocop vs Terminator, Streets of rage, Mortal Kombat, Ranger x and lots more :P

Absolutely love the channel! Only recently discovered you, and can’t stop watching! May I ask what microscope you use? I do watch repair and would love a recommendation!

@adamgrimsley2900

2 жыл бұрын

Andonstar 3D HDMI Digital Microscope AD407, Electronic Microscopes with 4MP UHD 7 Inch Adjustable LCD Screen, Video Recorder for SMD Phone Repairing

Genius episode Steve loved every second of it thank you for your clever skill, knowledge, candour and comedic brilliance you sir are a gem

Love a good megadrive fix it content. Great fix with the resistor 😎👍🔥

Yet another cool fix, I'll have to remember this one if any of my games ever go bad. I loved F22 when I was a kid, fun game. Have to find my copy and play it again.

Great video the story of the yellow tab on the EA carts is really intresting

Nice one steve great little trick with the resistor 👍🤣 keep your videos coming 👍

I'm not even remotely tech savvy, but I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Liked it so much, I subbed to your channel.

Good old resistor fix. No idea what causes it but as long as it works that's great. Great work as always. 😁👍

i enjoyed your videos doing this fixes can learn something!! nice shirt btw!

you did good job with the song..its your style it fits you i think. and also good fixing the games!

GET IN THERE! Great video Steve!

@StezStixFix

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Travis! 😁

I fixed my faulty golden axe just like this. Worked a charm! 🔥❤️🔥

@taltechchip5827

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! You are smarter than John Riggs with Open Cart Surgery. He still refuse to use a 1k resistor

I believe OL means Open Loop. Love the vids btw man. Please keep them coming!

@Ghost572

Жыл бұрын

or Open Line, line being a wire

Thank you for sharing this video Steve I'm glad you and voice over Steve have made up?

We need more sega cartridge fix videos please!!!! Really enjoy them. 😁👍✌️😎

Just heard of that 1k ohm fix on this video, tried it on my faulty Sonic 1, and it worked, so thanks!

Another great fix there Steve well done 👍

@StezStixFix

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris! 😊

Love the content mate, keep up the good work. Nice.

Voiceover Steve keeps activating my winter soldier suppressed memories.

Really like seeing people fixing games, much more than fixing consoles or other devices. I think you should have a variety of course but carts are what do it for me the most. People ruining carts to make repros pisses me off. Using a dead board or a newly created board for a repro would be fine.

@anonamatron

2 жыл бұрын

@StezStixFixtelegram Cool I like "divicis"

You definitely deserve more subscribers keep it up!

Shared experiences help to make people self reliant. Thank you and others who are doing this online!

Great stuff Steve, good to see you doing well on the Tube too! Here's to 10k 🥳🥰

@StezStixFix

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Phil, appreciate that mate! 👍

I love this channel its interesting to watch you fix things under the microscope

Just fixed a super hang on game today. Thanks to you and the 1k resistor ♥️

So satisfying fixing these old games

Cooles Video…bin auf deinen Kanal über TronixFix gestoßen. Was mir bei euch beiden gefällt, ist das professionelle Videoediting und die unterschiedlichen Kameraeinstellungen. Was mir bei dir besonders gefällt ist die komödiantische Art die du hast. Um es mit einem Wort zu sagen: NICE. 😊

You just got a new subscriber. I own a dead 2DS and this made me try to attack it again.

The Made in Japan Sonic the Hedgehog carts are known for ROM failure. They always have that full-length groove for marking pin 1. Glad to know the resistor fix works on them.

@StezStixFix

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Emmett, I didn't realise they were different, but yeah I've got a made in China one and a made in Japan one! 😬

@emmettturner9452

2 жыл бұрын

@@StezStixFix Yep. I also have Made in Taiwan and Made in Mexico. Guess they were farming production out everywhere since it was the pack-in for a while!

@ZonicMirage

2 жыл бұрын

I have a very late-run copy that was made in the US. It died almost immediately after I bought it. ｐａｉｎ

@PilaCiu

2 жыл бұрын

I've never seen a Chinese cart fail

@wyldelf2685

2 жыл бұрын

@@PilaCiu makes sense China is the masters of rom duplication , , the know their stuff, , ,

Another brilliant video, thank you.

What an awesome catch. Thanks Vince.

@StezStixFix

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely a fantastic little trick. I would never have worked it out and given up on this without it! 😁

@Tim_3100

2 жыл бұрын

Vince is awesome

Literally just found the channel have little to no interest in electrics or diy but bloody love this!!! Where did you get your T-shirt it’s amazing!!

More videos please. Your channel is so good.

@pablotorres1977

2 жыл бұрын

@StezStixFixtelegram What's a "gaming divice"?

Octagonal Lamas? You just earned a subscriber mate!

Great videos Steve love the channel

Thanks for the vid! I have a dead sega game (Wiz and Liz) that a recap didn't fix, I will try checking it the same way you did and see if I can bring it back!

@arcturax

Жыл бұрын

I just applied this technique, found the bad pin on 8 like you did and did the operation. I can happily verify this works! I did a bit more reading, apparently this damage can happen when someone yanks the game out of the system without powering it off first. Thanks for posting this vid! Was happy to get this silly game working again! Edit: I should note mine also showed 0 volts on pin 8 like that guy you mentioned, the others around .7 something, a little different from yours, so you can get some variation. We have almost the same meter too! Same brand, mines an Astro AI DM6000AR.

Hahah the background music in ur video's is pretty funny :D

It’s amazing what sometimes is sold as “broken”. Like on my channel a SNES a few months ago. All it was was a broken AV cable and the Everdrive was used wrong. 66 euros in total and you have a great classic.

@MixUpTheVideos

2 жыл бұрын

I have bought many "broken" items that work fine.

@CallousCoder

2 жыл бұрын

@@MixUpTheVideos thats even better

@andrewlamb123

2 жыл бұрын

@@MixUpTheVideos Some people have a hard time accepting user error as the fault.

I've just bought a Megadrive (30 years after having sold mine) and the only game I had to test was Columns that I've found for one € 20 years ago. The cartridge was clean but was not loading. So a after I've tested the console with other game to be sure it's not the console, I've checked if there was something to do to fix it. And of course Ok ew this channel so I came here, found the video, gave it a try and it worked ! Cartridge is fixed.

Well done fix-it Steve and voice-over Steve.

@StezStixFix

2 жыл бұрын

😁 thanks Ned!

Good ol' Voiceover Steve. That man does not hold a grudge.

I take it the trick with the whole bridge pin 8 to some other pin came from a data sheet originally, real cool find though.

Love the "Music is too slow" song, Steve 😄

@StezStixFix

2 жыл бұрын

😁 Thanks Usagi!

i loved f22 interceptor. such a great find

In case you find a SNES game that has broken connector, you can find the exact board type they use with that game. Sometimes they use multiple different types on the same game, you have to open it up to see which one you have. If your game is worthy, get a game that has the same board but doesn't worth as much and replace the chips and it should work. I fixed a beloved Super Mario World with a Quarterback (some silly sport game) under 3 dollars!

Th3coder sent me here, nice channel! Subscribed!

@StezStixFix

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Much appreciated 👍

Nice one Stevey. Will keep this one in the bank of knowledge :)

Great video as always :)

@StezStixFix

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks J.a.W! 👍

Great video, I wonder what the resistor does? Do you mind sharing what solder paste you use?

Cool video, i really like it and nice channel btw, you gained a venezuelan subscriber in spain

@douglassandoval1242

2 жыл бұрын

@StezStixFixtelegram Omg Really?

Great job! :D

Great video😄

Hey dude. This is awesome. Could you go over what gear you use? I'm getting my test bench setup and wanted some ideas.

Hi there. Really enjoyed watching this. A question if I may ask...... I have way too many video game cartridges that haven't been used for ages. Do any have batteries ( for back up maybe? ) inside? I must try them out when I have time and wonder if any will fail to boot up. Another thought....do any consoles both hand held or the normal desk type use a battery inside? Any advice would be very much appreciated. 😀

Hi steve, what is the small monitor you use on the desk? its quite compact and useful and was looking for something similar thanks :) great videos by the way

I was so waiting for you to do peter kaye misheard lyrics and sing pork pie on the cars song lol

What a coincidence! I Actually have a broken Sonic 1. I'm going to check it, thanks!

stop amazing me. I have a little brain and your talent puts it on overload.

Sonic 1 is one of the best games ever made. Back in 1992 I imported games from Japan and cut the edges from the cartridges off, so they could fit my european Mega Drive 😁

I'm just amazed that it can be fixed with a resistor.

What's the best way to start learning cartridge boards? Any books good videos? Thanks. I Just subbed!!

Just blowing out the dust literally helped with Genesis version Sonic 2. I thought its console locked, but it works now.

F22 Interceptor was the first game I bought back in '93..blew me away back then!😂✌️

Have to keep the resistor trick in mind as I have a three Megadrive cartridges and a Megadrive II. I have Columns, F-Zero and Garfield Caught in the Act. Reminds me of a fault in a TV I read about many years also. Picture was intermittently inverting and the problem was the video chip had a pin that inverts the picture for projectors. A dry joint was intermittently blocking the voltage. Another earlier fault was picture cutting to black intermittently. Repairer inadvertently tested a pin with no internal connection and was getting an intermittent voltage. They grounded the pin and the fault went away. Seems the pin did have a connection that was undocumented, possibly factory testing?

Random question - where did you get your worktop mat (the blue rubber one with various compartments for screws), it looks so useful!

I love how he resists blowing into the cartridge

I fixed a copy of last battle with this issue, im sure i heard somewhere that this is caused when carts are pulled a system that are still switched on. I'm sure many kids did this back in the day.

Try natural rubber piece to clean up the cartridge connector ends. It works better than any liquid clean in my opinion 😉

Fooking love it 😀

Damnit! I wanted to see you take apart the F-22 game. I wanted to see how you got the yellow tab out.

for cleaning contacts have you considered an electric eraser, like a little battery operated handheld that you use akin to an electric toothbrush? I love mine.