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Originally Posted by dafoomie
I had just started researching Nomad replacement LCD's and what do I find? Should've just looked here first.
The screen on my Nomad broke in the 90s, it's been sitting in a box disassembled ever since, hopefully I didn't lose any parts. This is just what I needed. I can't find any solid information on which screens work and which don't, some products are recommended then have a revision that causes it not to work, etc.
Not sure if I want to attempt it myself or pay someone to do it and I'm not sure I'd be able to replace any lost parts. My soldering skills are, unfortunately, sub par and buying screens that might not work is risky. And as of now I can't locate the A/B/C/X/Y/Z/Mode/Start buttons.
Also, I was wondering if anyone had attempted to mod the Nomad to use a somewhat larger screen? It looks like some of the bezel can be cut away and maybe a 4.5 inch screen could fit in there. There must be a reason why I can't find anyone who has attempted it though.
If I can't locate the face buttons, is there a controller that used identical buttons or are they unique to the Nomad?
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I actually offer the mod as a service.
http://rosecoloredgaming.wordpress.c...now-available/
But I can't do too much about missing parts :(
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Originally Posted by dafoomie
Sadly I think the face buttons and rubber domes are gone forever, all I've got is the d-pad and its dome. My only option is probably to buy a broken Nomad but most have broken screens as mine does, it would be pointless.
Also, what is the best way to neatly and cleanly cut a Genesis 1 cartridge slot so that Japanese carts will fit? I don't have a dremel.
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If a Dremel is more than you can deal with, a file can do the job, it'll just take a lot of work to make it happen.
Again, I can do this for you, no problem.
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Originally Posted by dafoomie
My hands aren't really steady enough for that to end well.
I guess I figured out why nobodys tried a larger screen on the Nomad, I couldn't find a 4:3 LCD above 3.5 and below 7 inches. Wonder if anyone makes a 3 inch 4:3 OLED that takes analog?
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The other issue with this idea is that you'd need to fabricate a lens that accommodates the larger LCD as well as cut a larger opening. It could definitely be done, but it'd take some extra work and materials.