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The [[VMU]] for the [[Sega Dreamcast]] can be modified to accept as a power source an alternative to the pair of CR2032 batteries the VMU is designed for such as AA batteries or an AC adapter that supplies 6V of direct current. The new power source can be soldered directly to the VMU, or a common connector can be soldered to the VMU to enable you to detach the new power supply. | The [[VMU]] for the [[Sega Dreamcast]] can be modified to accept as a power source an alternative to the pair of CR2032 batteries the VMU is designed for such as AA batteries or an AC adapter that supplies 6V of direct current. The new power source can be soldered directly to the VMU, or a common connector can be soldered to the VMU to enable you to detach the new power supply. | ||
Basically all we'll be doing is soldering the positive and negative ends of our new power source to the corresponding terminals of the VMU. Now, there are two ways to go about this: one is invasive and involves drilling and soldering directly to the VMU's board, and the other involves soldering directly to the battery terminals, which doesn't even require you to open the VMU. The former method will result in a better looking VMU, but the latter is easier, less risky, and entirely reversible. This guide will cover the second, easier method. | Basically all we'll be doing is soldering the positive and negative ends of our new power source to the corresponding terminals of the VMU. Now, there are two ways to go about this: one is invasive and involves drilling and soldering directly to the VMU's board, and the other involves soldering directly to the battery terminals, which doesn't even require you to open the VMU. The former method will result in a better looking VMU, but the latter is easier, less risky, and entirely reversible. This guide will cover the second, easier method. | ||
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All you need to do is solder the wires of your power supply to the correct terminals of the VMU. If you're going to directly attach the supply to the VMU, make sure you give yourself plenty of cord length. If you use an extension cord to create a detachable plug, make it just long enough so that the thick end of the cord won't interfere with plugging the VMU into the first slot of a controller with something else in the second slot. With this mod, you will not be able to attach the VMU to the second slot any longer. | All you need to do is solder the wires of your power supply to the correct terminals of the VMU. If you're going to directly attach the supply to the VMU, make sure you give yourself plenty of cord length. If you use an extension cord to create a detachable plug, make it just long enough so that the thick end of the cord won't interfere with plugging the VMU into the first slot of a controller with something else in the second slot. With this mod, you will not be able to attach the VMU to the second slot any longer. | ||
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