@@wolfmanrepairs it will stop the corrosion from spreading as well, White vinegar is suggested, also shortening those wires would be a good idea just because i have seen the extra length ground out.
I will have to go back in this cartridge and take care of that. Those wires are crazy long!! I should also put some solder mask on top and use some vinegar to get rid of that corrosion. Thanks for your comment!! 🐺😁
I've got a Game Genie where you can enter the codes and then if you reset the machine and go back to the code screen a few digits of each code will be altered what would cause this
That’s an odd one I haven’t seen that before. I also don’t think I have tried that before. I will have to break out the SNES and a game genie and give that a try. Does the game still play and do the cheats still work?
To minimize solder encroachment onto the contacts mask with a little *EDIT* kaptan (Wrong product listed, kanthal is resistance wire for heaters) tape or solder mask before applying flux and solder. The additional thickness can 'stretch' the console connector contacts. If you used solder mask it can easily be scraped off after the trace repair.
Wow, how did you learn all this stuff? Like "continuity" and "traces" and to use the microscope to check, and that machine you used to check continuity (multimeter? Thing that beeped), soldering, etc. I'd love to learn all this stuff!
Thank you!! I have been repairing stuff for years. I started out just taking broken stuff apart and seeing if I could fix it. I figured it’s already broken so I can’t make it much worse. I also took stuff that wasn’t broken apart to see how it worked. I learned how to check continuity and use a multimeter an electrical class I had taken a long time ago. Yes, when the multimeter beeps it means that there is continuous path for electricity to flow. What I found really helpful was to think of wire as a garden hose and electricity as the water in the hose if you don’t have continuity you don’t have flow. The microscope I got because the traces and repairs are so small they are really hard to see. The best way I found to learn soldering is just to practice it over and over. This SNES game genie video is one of my earlier ones and I think my soldering skills have improved since then. Hope that helps!! Thank you for your comment and questions!! 🐺😁
The Game Genie I repaired in this video is in a display frame. I had it in a local art exhibition to showcase my work and UA-cam channel. I think I have another one kicking around somewhere. What in particular would you like to see? 🐺😁
@@wolfmanrepairs well I figured out looking on message boards that the reason my game genie doesn't work with some games is because it's version 1 the circuit board on mine looks very different from yours we were hoping to use the game genie with Top Gear but ours is not compatible could we see some gameplay with that maybe you could do a video where you show the difference between the different versions game Genies for each system
Yeah, I probably should have cut these wires a bit shorter. In this case it has not caused any issues but the repair just doesn’t look as nice as it could. Thanks for all your questions!! 🐺😁
IPA works really well!! But have you tried Brasso? It’s a metal polish and it’s great for cleaning pins!! If you check out some of my newer videos I’ve been using it a whole bunch. 🐺🐺🐺😁😁😁
Flux is used to help the solder flow easily. You can solder without flux but it sometimes turns it’s a big mess where the solder won’t flow where you want it to and it gets stuck on the tip of your soldering iron. Thanks for your question!! 🐺😁
Another fantastic video. I'm learning so much from from them. I can't wait for the next one.
Thank you!! I’m glad your enjoying them!! 🐺😁
Use vinegar for copper corrosion.
I will have to give that a try on the next one that’s corroded. Thank you for all your comments!! 🐺😁
@@wolfmanrepairs it will stop the corrosion from spreading as well, White vinegar is suggested, also shortening those wires would be a good idea just because i have seen the extra length ground out.
I will have to go back in this cartridge and take care of that. Those wires are crazy long!! I should also put some solder mask on top and use some vinegar to get rid of that corrosion.
Thanks for your comment!! 🐺😁
That was a nice repair good to see it being saved.
Thank you!! I’m glad I was able to save it!! Thanks so much for your comment!! 🐺😁
I've got a Game Genie where you can enter the codes and then if you reset the machine and go back to the code screen a few digits of each code will be altered what would cause this
That’s an odd one I haven’t seen that before. I also don’t think I have tried that before. I will have to break out the SNES and a game genie and give that a try. Does the game still play and do the cheats still work?
To minimize solder encroachment onto the contacts mask with a little *EDIT* kaptan (Wrong product listed, kanthal is resistance wire for heaters) tape or solder mask before applying flux and solder. The additional thickness can 'stretch' the console connector contacts. If you used solder mask it can easily be scraped off after the trace repair.
Thank you!! That’s an awesome idea!! I’m going to have to try that!! 🐺😁
@@wolfmanrepairs Kaptan, not Kanthal (In my defense I wasn't fully caffeinated at the time)
😁 I figured that you meant Kaptan tape. I have never heard of kanthal. 🐺😁
@@wolfmanrepairs Kanthal wire is a resistance wire often used for making heating elements.
He has the blue mat, shit's about to get REAL!
Ha ha!! That’s right!! Thanks for your comment!! 🐺😁
Wow, how did you learn all this stuff? Like "continuity" and "traces" and to use the microscope to check, and that machine you used to check continuity (multimeter? Thing that beeped), soldering, etc. I'd love to learn all this stuff!
Thank you!! I have been repairing stuff for years. I started out just taking broken stuff apart and seeing if I could fix it. I figured it’s already broken so I can’t make it much worse. I also took stuff that wasn’t broken apart to see how it worked. I learned how to check continuity and use a multimeter an electrical class I had taken a long time ago. Yes, when the multimeter beeps it means that there is continuous path for electricity to flow. What I found really helpful was to think of wire as a garden hose and electricity as the water in the hose if you don’t have continuity you don’t have flow.
The microscope I got because the traces and repairs are so small they are really hard to see.
The best way I found to learn soldering is just to practice it over and over. This SNES game genie video is one of my earlier ones and I think my soldering skills have improved since then.
Hope that helps!!
Thank you for your comment and questions!! 🐺😁
He is stupid as fuck dindt know even how to take the damm game out GET THE FUCK OUTTA HERE you stupid like him to so i understand why you like him
Green corrosion = vinegar treatment.
I will definitely give that a try next time!!
Thanks for your comment!! 🐺😀
Neat repair... always blow on the game and The Game Genie
Thank you!! I haven’t blown on a game since I was a kid but I might have to start doing that again!! It seems to be the magic combination!! 🐺🤣
It slowly corrodes the contacts. Little micro spit/saliva buckshot style.
Looks like final fight!!
Yes it is final fight. I haven’t played it all that much yet but it seems like a good game!
Thanks for your comment!! 🐺😁
subscribing to show support for a fellow repair enthusiast
Thanks so much for the support and subscribing!! I really appreciate it!!🐺😁
Can we get a video with some gameplay showing the game genie working with codes
The Game Genie I repaired in this video is in a display frame. I had it in a local art exhibition to showcase my work and UA-cam channel. I think I have another one kicking around somewhere. What in particular would you like to see? 🐺😁
@@wolfmanrepairs well I figured out looking on message boards that the reason my game genie doesn't work with some games is because it's version 1 the circuit board on mine looks very different from yours we were hoping to use the game genie with Top Gear but ours is not compatible could we see some gameplay with that maybe you could do a video where you show the difference between the different versions game Genies for each system
Is cutting off excess wire important?
Yeah, I probably should have cut these wires a bit shorter. In this case it has not caused any issues but the repair just doesn’t look as nice as it could.
Thanks for all your questions!! 🐺😁
You need some IPA to clean your stuff. 90% of your issues can be solved with a little aggressive cleaning.
IPA works really well!! But have you tried Brasso? It’s a metal polish and it’s great for cleaning pins!! If you check out some of my newer videos I’ve been using it a whole bunch. 🐺🐺🐺😁😁😁
@@wolfmanrepairs It's not recommended as it leaves a residue. Check out John Riggs Open Cart Surgery for the product he uses.
Clean your SNES please.
Yeah it is kinda gross! I will have to take it apart and give it a good clean!
Thanks for your comment!! 🐺😃
Also what is "flux"?
Flux is used to help the solder flow easily. You can solder without flux but it sometimes turns it’s a big mess where the solder won’t flow where you want it to and it gets stuck on the tip of your soldering iron.
Thanks for your question!! 🐺😁
Did you blow on it?
🤣 nah I probably should have though!!🐺🤣
What?? *Codemasters* made the *Game Genie???*
Thanks for your comment. I believe they made them for NES & SNES. N64 was when we got Game Shark 🐺😁
@@wolfmanrepairs Codemasters released the Game Genie under different toy companies in Canada and the US. Galoob is known for releasing it in the US.
Lol cant get game out...
🤣🤣🤣it’s been a while since I used a SNES game genie!! 🐺🤣