How to use JFJ Easy Pro with Gamecube Games Properly - Episode 1
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- This is a full length episode of How to use the JFJ Easy Pro with Gamecube games properly with the official Gamecube adapter to Resurface Gamecube games without any issues. As seen in many other videos or have read on groups and forums, doing repairs without this can result in No Disc Read issues due to improper repairs/rounded edges etc.
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ko-fi.com/unorthodoxotakuguyThis method works tried and tested without any issues. Both in Nintendo Wii + Nintendo Gamecube (One being Modded and One being Original Virgin Hardware)
Next episode I will be hunting down a damaged disc to the point of DRE (Disc Read Error) From scratches and do the repair before and after results! Stay tuned for a full in depth video!
I hope this helped someone out there Repair their discs properly and remember everything is at a As-Is Risk factor with this information. I'm not responsible if you do something wrong.
There's risk factors repairing games no matter what including over tightening the Nut and cracking the center of the disc! So please be careful of everything you do when repairing valuable discs.
JFJ Easy Pro Value kit $150 shipped on Amazon
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JFJ Easy Pro Gamecube Adapter $10
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JFJ Easy Pro Gamecube Sanding pad $8
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JFJ Easy Pro Gamecube Buffing pads $10
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Thanks so much for the links to the adapters. I cant tell you how many videos ive watched where they just throw a gamecube disk into the JFJ without anything else and with no detail.
I'm glad it may have helped in some way! Yeah it's weird they aren't on Amazon for sale. Too many people using the machine wrong for gamecube games and it destroys the discs edge and can cause DREs.
I'll make a better video eventually about it since it's been a popular topic and I still want to show it save a good scratched up one. I just haven't found any more gamecube games locally and I can't hunt at the moment due to the current situation we all are in.
Can't wait to go check Goodwill and garage sales again to save some scratched up discs from the garbage.
Omg finely this is the thing I need for my game cube game I was so sad I can't play my favorite Gotcha Force it got a lot of scratch and I can't play it anymore I was planning to buy new one but is very expensive is like 1500$ so I say no I should look for better way to fix it so I find your video and I did just like did with your GameCube game and it work for me now I can play Gotcha Force again thank you so much you make feel so happy today 😊
I can't believe this video is still helping people that's awesome. I forgot i made this haha. Gotcha Force is no joke that's a rare game! I'm so glad you got it fixed
@@pixel_overkill Believe it my good friend even this year a lot of people they getting a Nintendo Gamecube and N64 so I was looking for a solution to fix My Gotcha Force and then I found your video and it was really useful for me thank you so much with that I save a lot money to get new one and I see why the game is very expensive its one of the best game on that year and it was exclusive for Gamecube for sure is very hard to find that price you can get new VR not Game disc like that so again thank you for keeping your video even until now you really saved my life hehe🙏😊
Nice vid, I have been using a jfj for about 3 years. First one I bought was used and through those years and a lot of trial and error I have successfully resurfaced many discs even GameCube discs sold and without problems. Recently that machine broke down so I got a new One and decided to get the GC adapter afte almost an hour and it eating through the pads I can’t get them without hairline scratches. They look alright or maybe I have set my standards high though the years but I’ll try this spray method.
The 50/50 Rotate and Spray method has REALLY changed how my machine works and helps prevent severe friction issues I had prior to that method.
I literately had smoking issues where the pad was overheating without just a little bit of pre-spray.
I really hope this helps you too!
my JFJ has saved so many thrift store finds...
I always spray the disc and the polishing pad with some water, before adding the compound.
I don't use the official compound though, as the discs came out with a horrible finish, looking awful.
So I use Meguiars Ultimate Compound, which works amazingly well with the JFJ Easy Pro.
So do you use only one pad?
@@x1ic1x I use the sandpaper one very rarely for deep scratches only, But most discs only need the polishing pad to look good again.
Hi, do you use the special gc polishing pads?
Great video. Really like the method you're using. I'm about to get one of these machines.
I've used this machine for tons of discs and it has saved discs that looks like a Rake went over them. It's the best investment for personal collection and also saving games you might find at Gamestop, Goodwill, Salvation Army, and Other Thrift stores!
If done properly it will create a polished mirror finish and not the crappy resurfaced look that you'll get from poor quality Disc Doctor type examples.
If anything happened to my machine, I'd gladly buy another one. It's that good.
Also about the Sanding pads I couldn't figure out previously. It's the same as the buffing pads you'll need a special gamecube sanding pad you can buy from JFJ. It's shorter in height then the normal discs. I listed it above in the description ^. I'll make sure I cover that in video #2 when I get a REALLY scratched game that doesn't work.
Hi i was wondering about that hard drive booter for Wii.
I'd like to see if my GC discs are 💯
Is there a link or website you can point me too?
By the way super cool vids 👍
Keep up the good work!!
You can actually find info about it right here on youtube. Look up Nintendo Wii Softmod and Hard Drive boot. It's not too hard of a process to do and allows you to catalog and verify your discs into one spot and preserve your library from wear and tear.
@@pixel_overkill cool thanks for the info 👍👍
So i have followed all your steps, got the gamecube adaptor kit and pads. But i am getting swirl marks on my gamecube discs after buffing and polishing. Any thoughts what i can be doing wrong?
You don't use no sanding pads at all? Even the sanding pads that were made for GameCube discs?
Depends on the damage. A lot of damage can be buffed out without even sanding unless really bad damage.
Question!!! Do you use anything to put between the disc and the screw that holds it onto the plate? If so what is it? And can it be bought somewhere?
i dont use that adapter with my gamecube games and they come out minty. no scratches. games work perfect after, no buff marks. i did design my own little adapter though out of a normal full size cd
Hi do you know how to install the GameCube adaptor? I can not find any guide on how to remove the other disc and put the Adaptor
Absolutely! There's a included flat wrench that is incredibly important. It slips behind the disc to hold it from spinning. Then you take a Medium/large flat head and un-screw the Spindle in the center. Swap the Gamecube adapter on and use with Gamecube pads only.
Does anyone know the wrench size to get the regular plate off and put the game cube plate on. Shipping is so damn expensive from JFJ
Is there someplace you can purchase all of the gamecube adaptations you’ll need? I assume the actual adapter and the pads are the only two things you switch out
Yeah there's a site directly from jfj that's has them. Ordering was easy and prices weren't too bad.
Unorthodox Otaku Guy so you dont even use the gamecube’s sanding pads then?
You'll also want a sanding pad dedicated to the GameCube discs as well. They have everything labeled nicely on the site.
@@pixel_overkill you spoke about a 40$ addition you bought to make sure the discs don't mess up, was it an add on to the Easy Pro or were you just talking about the modded wii?
@@agcool272 Very likely was talking about the parts you need to order from JFJ as I try not to discuss the Modded Wii. That was more of a tool which is great to fully test the disc as it does a 1:1 disc read and dump and if there's any issues it'll fail. So it's a great tool as you can play some games with a 75% good disc but say you get to the last boss and.the disc is bad it may fail then. So playing it doesn't always test if it's fixed.
I believe I was talking about how a lot of people try to use normal DVD mount, and pads on GameCube discs. It's not worth ruining your normal disc gear or GameCube discs.
Amigo esas almoadillas de que material son esponja normales ?🤔
So you didn't use the sanding pad, only buffer pad?
Depending on condition you won't always need to use sanding pads pending how deep the scratches are so your needs will vary. Sometimes you'll need to buff and polish. Sometimes you could legit just polish even. It depends on how much damage. Eventually you'll get a knack for what you'll need. Less is better as you can't take back how much material you remove.
So to answer for this. No sanding pads in this at the moment.
thats good to know about the gamecubes. I wasn't gonna risk it till i earned enough for the attatchment, but this just assures me i am being smart about it. Thankfully brother wants a gamecube game fixed. So moms buying it for me.
I discovered a new trick for discs in general I'll be updating soon for severely damaged discs. I managed to fix every single disc that had the same issue and refused to boot even after being fixed properly in the machine.
@@pixel_overkill i will watch for that...wait i better make sure i click that sub button. Was fixing the internet with a new router box. got destracted. Glad you replied showing me i didn't.
How to you swap the plates out tho
You use a Flat head on the center nut and the included flat wrench to remove the center disc. It's a bit of a fight but works like a charm once you figure it out.
@@pixel_overkill ok ya the instructions say nothing about the need of a flat wrench because the whole mechanism spins with it when u try to unscrew it
@@basedslugma3752 Yup that's intentional since you don't want it unscrewing as it rotates. It's pretty straightforward when you look at it and have the tools. They just don't include the flat head screw driver which is a common tool thankfully.
@@pixel_overkill They didnt include the wrench either maybe because i got the double arm one armless model but sadly these are built as well as the old ones ive had this one a week and one of the arms is already cracked