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Title: Space Fever PCB
Post by: andiabbeid on April 21, 2016, 11:39:00 am
Hello i have this Space Fever PCB, unfortunately it doesnt work but what i can say as a totally newbie it looks pretty okay to me, maybe anyone can see a problem here.

(https://picload.org/image/rgddrawr/20160421_174310_resized.jpg)
(https://picload.org/image/rgddrawa/20160421_174457_resized.jpg)
(https://picload.org/image/rgddrawl/20160421_174613_resized.jpg)
(https://picload.org/image/rgddrawi/20160421_174636_resized.jpg)


Title: Re: Space Fever PCB
Post by: iankellogg on April 21, 2016, 03:24:40 pm
I wish just looking at the board was the way it worked.

No idea what not working means. I need a bit more information than that. Though, no matter what it sounds like you don't have the equipment needed to work on it. Maybe you know someone nearby that has an eprom burner and some other tools?


Title: Re: Space Fever PCB
Post by: Binkman85 on April 21, 2016, 06:08:12 pm
I wish I could call myself a newbie (someday).  Looks like the windows are not covered so the chips may have loss their programming (Ian was going there I believe).  Missing chips perhaps at J1 and/or I2???   Looking at the last photo there may be some issues in the area of F4 - H4.

All I know is what I learn here and John's videos. No games yet :(  So my advice is not even worth 2 cents :)

Good luck - perhaps you can find someone in the area to work with you to troubleshoot it.  Good luck!


Title: Re: Space Fever PCB
Post by: Egames on April 22, 2016, 04:37:46 am
Looking at it and my pcb the roms are windowed so that's normal although there may be a rom or 2 missing.
My board is a B&W so if yours is color then it may be different.
I would post a photo but I don't know how.


Title: Re: Space Fever PCB
Post by: Mikey on April 22, 2016, 06:15:59 am
Seriously guys, now TWO people trying to save Space Fever?  So cool.

The two of you...your awesomeness knows no bounds.

I can only offer praise and encouragement, unfortunately.  But keep fighting the good fight!