[Dreamcast VA0] Port controller doesn't work

[dragoncity]

Hello

I had a problem with a Dreamcast VA0

All works,but "port controller" doesn't work

The dreamcast works without I plug the "port controller"...

And if I put the "dreamcast controller" nothing... no vmu noise.

So have you a solution to fix that?

Thank you

[megavolt85]

all ports don't work?

[dragoncity]

Yes all port don't work.

I tested different card nothing.

[SWAT]

Replace fuse(resistor) on controller board

[dragoncity]

No swat I repeat,I tested 4 controller board who works with other dreamcast.

I know the resistor ^^

This time the problem is the MAINBOARD,who don't take the controller board...

[megavolt85]

check power on fuse(resistor)

[Gillbert]

Those other controller boards are for VA0?
VA1 controller board doesn't work on VA0 console.

[dragoncity]

Ho really,controller va1 doesn't work on va0 ..?

Maybe it's the problem !! ^^

Shit.. What is the difference ..?

[Gillbert]

Flat cable connector has a totally different pinout.

[dragoncity]

Ok thank you for the information!

have you a picture for see the difference?

[Gillbert]

(25.03.2017 20:13)dragoncity писал(а):  have you a picture for see the difference?

It's not possible to see the differences only visually, but if you check the points with a continuity meter you will see.

[dragoncity]

Ok it's just if I have 2 controller pad,to know where is VA0 et where is VA1

And you think it's possible to convert a VA1 to VA0..? ^^

[Gillbert]

Don't worth the trouble, you would have to rewire a lot of things.

[zal16]

@dragoncity

check the cooler conector pins to differentiate the controller boards. The VA0 have two pins, but the VA1 have 3 pins (one for sensor).

[dragoncity]

Ho perfect, now I can know if it's controller va0 or va1 :-)