Noob question-What do I need and how to change voltage?
Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2010 10:09 am
Hey there.
I'm mentioned in other threads this same thing, but it's true. I'm extremely new to arcade cabinets, and even newer to the Naomi. I have a New Astro City cabinet with a few PCBs-Neo Geo 1 slot with 150 in 1 multicart, MK 2 v. 3.1, and KI.
I will be receiving by Naomi starter kit either today or tomorrow. It's a Naomi 1 MB and Capcom I/O, along with Powerstone. Now for my questions.
I continue to read about the Naomi needing +5.1v, and if you encounter problems, make sure you're running +5.1v. I've checked the front of my power supply and it says +5, +12, and -5. My questions are: What do I need to check this, how do I check it, and finally how to adjust the voltage to 5.1? I'm sorry I put this in the "technical" section as I'm sure it's not technical to many but I'm really a blank slate when it comes to knowledge on this subject and I want to be able to enjoy the Naomi without too many starter hiccups. From what I've read here's what I think I know.....
I believe I'd need a voltage meter. I've read about the "chopsticks", multimeter (supposed to be about 10 bucks). Also I've noticed on my power supply, on the top it says "v. adj" and there's a small hole there. Is that where I'd adjust the voltage to make it 5.1v? Also what would I use (jokes aside here folks..lol) to adjust it? Once adjusted, where am I supposed to take the reading-from the jamma harness, somewhere else, and if so, how to take the reading? Any and all direct, easy to follow directions would be helpful. I'm sorry if this is a repeat thread as I'm sure these questions are asked all the time.[/img]
I'm mentioned in other threads this same thing, but it's true. I'm extremely new to arcade cabinets, and even newer to the Naomi. I have a New Astro City cabinet with a few PCBs-Neo Geo 1 slot with 150 in 1 multicart, MK 2 v. 3.1, and KI.
I will be receiving by Naomi starter kit either today or tomorrow. It's a Naomi 1 MB and Capcom I/O, along with Powerstone. Now for my questions.
I continue to read about the Naomi needing +5.1v, and if you encounter problems, make sure you're running +5.1v. I've checked the front of my power supply and it says +5, +12, and -5. My questions are: What do I need to check this, how do I check it, and finally how to adjust the voltage to 5.1? I'm sorry I put this in the "technical" section as I'm sure it's not technical to many but I'm really a blank slate when it comes to knowledge on this subject and I want to be able to enjoy the Naomi without too many starter hiccups. From what I've read here's what I think I know.....
I believe I'd need a voltage meter. I've read about the "chopsticks", multimeter (supposed to be about 10 bucks). Also I've noticed on my power supply, on the top it says "v. adj" and there's a small hole there. Is that where I'd adjust the voltage to make it 5.1v? Also what would I use (jokes aside here folks..lol) to adjust it? Once adjusted, where am I supposed to take the reading-from the jamma harness, somewhere else, and if so, how to take the reading? Any and all direct, easy to follow directions would be helpful. I'm sorry if this is a repeat thread as I'm sure these questions are asked all the time.[/img]