Genesis:Triple Bypass Mod/es

Esta modificación debe considerarse solo para expertos y en la mayoría de los casos deshabilitará la salida de video compuesto.

La modificación "Triple Bypass" es una placa que omite el circuito de audio, el circuito de video y opcionalmente, el DIN del Modelo 1 del Sega Genesis / Mega Drive. Fue originalmente diseñada por db Electronics, pero se ha convertido en un verdadero proyecto de código abierto con muchos contribuyentes increíbles. También hay versiones para la Master System, Nomad, y otras que están siendo creadas por miembros de la comunidad. El código fuente de la última versión se pueden encontrar en Tianfeng's GitHub (o en Zaxour's improved remix) o también se puede comprar directamente en Insurrection Industries o en RetroGamerStuff.

Los detalles técnicos sobre cómo funciona la modificación de Triple Bypass se pueden consultar en la página Genesis:Triple Bypass Mod Technical Details.

Mejoras

Although Genesis consoles can output RGB natively, all models will absolutely benefit from a full audio and video bypass. Model 1 Genesis consoles will have a big upgrade in video quality and while the audio is already excellent, you'll have a slightly quieter noise floor if you bypass that too. Model 2 and 3's generally have decent video, but not good (or just mono) audio. 

Jailbar Fix

While simply lifting the subcarrier pin from the VDP will show a noticeable reduction in jailbars in most revision Model 1 units. It's not as good as a full bypass.

As shown in the pictures on the right, performing this bypass will help remove analog video jailbars from the Genesis' output image. All analog video consoles will always have some noise on the signal and the Genesis / Mega Drive are some of the worst of the bunch.

Moving the Signals Off the Motherboard

All Genesis consoles have motherboards with a good amount of interference in the audio and video signals. Tapping the audio and video signals from their sources and moving them off the motherboard seems to be a great improvement to the signals. The circuits and components used in the Triple Bypass are either equal to or better than what's found on the board, while also offering more options. Audiophiles can choose between filtered and unfiltered sound and a low-pass filter can be toggled on the video output.

Installation Guides

Model	Triple Bypass Guide	Audio Fix	Post-Bypass Color Fix	Notes
Model 1	"VA0"	Guide	Guide
	VA1
	VA2
	VA3	N/A
	VA4	N/A
	VA5	N/A
	VA6	N/A
	VA6.5	N/A
	VA6.8	N/A
	VA7	N/A
Model 2	VA0	N/A		For all versions of the Genesis 2 except the VA4, a bottom-install is recommended.
	VA1	N/A
	VA1.8	N/A
	VA2	N/A
	VA2.3	N/A
	VA3	N/A
	VA4	N/A
Model 3	VA1	N/A
	VA2	N/A
Sega CDX	CDX	N/A

Links

• GitHub project page
• Model 2 DIN Breakout