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This document will serve as a clear and step-by-step instruction on installing the 3BP on the Genesis Model 3, revision VA2. | This document will serve as a clear and step-by-step instruction on installing the 3BP on the Genesis Model 3, revision VA2. | ||
== | == Warnings == | ||
Please read the below warnings before proceeding! | Please read the below warnings before proceeding! | ||
* This guide expects you to have a basic understanding of how to open up your Genesis Model 3 and to have basic soldering skills. | * This guide expects you to have a basic understanding of how to open up your Genesis Model 3 and to have basic soldering skills. | ||
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# Solder a wire from the CSYNC point on the board to the sync input on the Triple Bypass board. <br> [[File:Genesis3VA2 3BPv2 Sync.jpg]] | # Solder a wire from the CSYNC point on the board to the sync input on the Triple Bypass board. <br> [[File:Genesis3VA2 3BPv2 Sync.jpg]] | ||
# Cut this trace: <br> [[File:Genesis3VA2 3BPv2 Jose6.jpg|400px]] | # Cut this trace: <br> [[File:Genesis3VA2 3BPv2 Jose6.jpg|400px]] | ||
# The finished product should look like this (see Sega CD Audio section below regarding the | # The finished product should look like this (see Sega CD Audio section below regarding the wires connected to cartridge connector). <br> [[File:Genesis3VA2 3BPv2 Jose5.jpg|400px]] | ||
== Sega CD Audio == | == Sega CD Audio == | ||
If you are planning on using a Mega SD or Mega EverDrive PRO, you can easily restore Sega CD audio with the instructions found on [[Genesis:Restoring_CD_Audio_(Model_3)|this page]] | If you are planning on using a Mega SD or Mega EverDrive PRO, you can easily restore Sega CD audio with the instructions found on [[Genesis:Restoring_CD_Audio_(Model_3)|this page]] | ||
Revision as of 03:30, 15 September 2022
This document will serve as a clear and step-by-step instruction on installing the 3BP on the Genesis Model 3, revision VA2.
Warnings
Please read the below warnings before proceeding!
- This guide expects you to have a basic understanding of how to open up your Genesis Model 3 and to have basic soldering skills.
- This mod permanently alters your device.
- This mod should not be done by a beginner and is considered intermediate/advanced.
- Make sure power is disconnected before proceeding.
- After performing this mod you will no longer be able to use composite. You’ll be required to use RGB (or HD Retrovision) cables from this point forward.
- Proceed at your own risk!
Tools Required
- Flush cutters
- Snips
- Soldering iron
- Solder
- Flux
- Solder wick
- 28 or 30 AWG wire
Installation
$ Start by removing the shell from your console. Remove the 4 screws at the bottom then turn it back upright and lift off the top shell. Remove the screws on the metal shielding and lift the shield off. Next, remove the 2 screws on the sides of the cartridge slot. Now you can lift the motherboard out of the bottom half of the shell.
- Lift the RGB pins (pins 21, 22, and 23) from the CXA1645M chip.
- Solder three wires from these points to the corresponding ones on the Triple Bypass board.
- Solder three wires to the Red, Green, and Blue pads and run them through the hole near the edge of the board and connect them to the Triple Bypass board.
- Solder a wire from the CSYNC point on the board to the sync input on the Triple Bypass board.
- Cut this trace:
File:Genesis3VA2 3BPv2 Jose6.jpg - The finished product should look like this (see Sega CD Audio section below regarding the wires connected to cartridge connector).
Sega CD Audio
If you are planning on using a Mega SD or Mega EverDrive PRO, you can easily restore Sega CD audio with the instructions found on this page