Sega Dreamcast Restoration & Modding Tips! - DCHDMI 1080P, Load Games from SD Card & NEW Solder Mods

[@im_an_alvani]

I was having a good day before this was posted. Now I'm having a GREAT day.

[@darknight7777777]

Best opening ever! All the bad modders are crapping themselves

[@adventureoflinkmk2]

Yeah like douche in dance

[@mikematei]

Lolazer! ..is that still a thing? anyone? oh god

[@P33b4Ugo5omwh3r3]

More like the worst.

[@emotionz3]

The closing is actually quite hilarious in its own right about HD retrovision!

[@alexj0101]

Voultar is back, so strap on and let's do this

[@TheDemocrab]

Strap in or strap on?

[@adventureoflinkmk2]

@@TheDemocrab I always heard and use strap on

[@adventureoflinkmk2]

Sit back, strap on, and let's do it, to the Sega Dreamcast... let's do it!

[@nickwallette6201]

OK, let's talk about this regulator issue, because this doesn't make any sense. I keep seeing noise about how this thing gets too hot because there's no load on it. The 3-pin IC *next to* the one removed is a Rohm C4596 switching regulator, which I'm assuming is for the +5V or +3.3V rail. Granted, '90s era switching regulators often are not stable without a sufficient load on the LC filter. But we're not removing the switching reg. We're removing what seems to be a bipolar transistor. (I can't quite see the part number, but the silkscreen says "B C E" next to the legs.) That suggests this is most likely a discrete linear regulator topology. Now, linear regs are basically an auto-adjusting variable resistor forming the top half of a voltage divider from the unregulated high voltage, to the regulated voltage (and load), which is then grounded on the low side. They create heat proportional to the current passing through them, since they have to dissipate ((Vsupply - Vreg) * Iload). The current passing through is determined by what the load pulls. If there aren't any devices pulling 12V, then the only thing left is whatever the circuit's quiescent current is -- typically just whatever's in the control loop. It shouldn't create much heat at all. That SMD resistor is probably a bleeder for the output cap, and a little something to soak up some transient noise. It won't be consuming much current because it doesn't have the ability to shed much heat. So, is there really anything to this theory that the 12V reg is responsible for excess heat? Because until this video, the only ones claiming it's an issue are ... well, forum and Reddit posts that don't inspire confidence that the poster has any knowledge of the subject matter. It all sounds like cargo cult wisdom to me. This suspicion is further bolstered by the fact that the GD-ROM can and does shut down when not in use, so even a stock Dreamcast will have negligible load on the 12V rail sometimes. I know Voultar wouldn't fall for hearsay, so... what gives? Somebody educate me. Totally prepared to be wrong, I just want a good reason to go hacking up the supply and risk losing LAN adapter support for the... I dunno, maybe one time in my life I might actually use it.

[@PixelPhoenix]

Voultar never really left, Bob just took him hostage and he escaped.

[@pdahandyman]

Sounds like a plotline from a summer run of The Young & The Restless. Coolio.

[@VICTORYOVERNEPTUNE]

He is back and my solder joints have never been so wetted.

[@EposVox]

Voultar is back!

[@Eight-Bytes]

You're my mod inspiration Voultar, those videos with soldering tips really helped me out to get started. While I can't even fathom to do what you do, I was able to replace my dead save batteries on my Gameboy cartridges, and more recently started modding my own GBA's with backlit screens. So thank you Voultar.

[@Gennix125]

My wife: "Who keeps 'Ooooooo'-ing in a strangely provocative manner?" Me: "You just wouldn't understand, dear."

[@ediik]

same here x))) sorry voultar but wifey said you are a weirdo :DDD

[@rey_1178]

Wife comes in and says what the hell am I watching :D

[@ducels]

69 thumbs up and I don't wanna make it 70

[@benyhhill]

i dont anderstand i wish he stop doing that

[@MrEmmanuelle007]

It gives me a hard on every time😂

[@francescolavilla271]

I still have my dreamcast plugged in my room back in Italy.... only play it when I go back once a year as a treat...

[@basileus9343]

Finally my favourite asmr soldering yt'er is back, yess

[@knigfotlets9870]

Just an hour ago we drunkenly argued about the KZbin algorithm and that my feed currently consists of tech stuff, console modding and game critics. And here you are, thanks man.

[@MojojoJenkins]

I was just thinking this morning, where is Lord Voultar?!

[@lecompanero1124]

Oh my Holy Lord, Voultar is back. Man, I always look at your videos and my knowledge 'bout soldering grows a lot. Thanks for comming back and show us this amazing skills.

[@icenode]

Apart from the sweet, sensual soldering and ASMR tones, that was a wonderful journey through some fantastic Dreamcast game sound tracks. MSR, Headhunter, Shenmue... so gooooood.

[@danielson9579]

Keeping the system cooler will help stop the caps drying out 🙂

[@andrewmuller3514]

welcome back mate

[@shiftingchords]

I have 20ish years of soldering experience and I just wanna say really nice work on that diode bodge!

[@Yore0]

Welcome back man! Glad you're back.

[@michaeltime1185]

Good to have you back Voultar.

[@un1qu3-senpai]

all this talk of coming back is making me crave a mcrib and some new flux too

[@GKuriboh]

Welcome back. You are the reason I am getting into retro console repairs.

[@frownmastr]

Heard his name all over the place. First time watching him. This was a very entertaining, and helpful video. Cant wait to see whats next

[@thebeerdedone7568]

I love the mix of rock and Japanese video game soundtrack selections for the video. Sick video, I'll have to return to this when I am ready to service and mod my Dreamcast.

[@RashPro]

That epic comback!, good to see you back!

[@Petey-cr5ql]

Oooh, nice battery mod - I really like that. REALLY like that.

[@walterwallace1328]

Voultar is back! In POG form! Now I need to mod a Dreamcast....

[@masheen_]

Absolutely happy for this. Thank you as well for the ps1 projects. It really helped me so much. I still have my og fat girl from February of 95.

[@jasonpistorio3651]

Welcome back! The dreamcast mod was next on my list and now I have the best to show me the way

[@Zoey_yea_boom]

You don't know how much you have missed a Voultar untill Voultar pops back into your inbox.

[@TheCoolDave]

Great intro ! Welcome back ! Great video !

[@joeclarkey]

This week was average, now it's awesome. Welcome back.

[@sfeather7088]

I was having a kinda crappy week.... This video makes me Happier than You can imagine :) SOOOO glad You are back !!!

[@sfeather7088]

Also.....Are You accepting music submissions for You Videos ? I am the Copyright Holder and Give You full permission to use it if You like it :)

[@eightbit1975]

I like that CR2032 battery mod. First I have seen a modification in order to use normal non-rechargeable CR2032 coin cells. Thanks for sharing this.

[@oscarcsar]

That transparent case looks awesome. I still have two Dreamcast consoles, white and Sega sports black one. Both have boxes and all their stuff.

[@Penfold8]

Great!............ Now I am going to have to spend half an hour cleaning up the love juices from my dreamcast after it heard Voultar is back!

[@Nintendo85]

I tell ya, it's your videos that made me finally buy a soldering iron, some IPA, and all my other tools and give console modding a go. Thanks to you, the DCDIGITAL was the second mod I ever attempted, and I've never used the Peter North Special Sauce.

[@ctrlaltrees]

Voultar is back... And what a triumphant return it is too!

[@mikestribling7574]

Welcome back! You are a wealth of knowledge and i can't wait for my cup to runnith over....

[@zu_1455]

Got two Dreamcasts, an SNES, and a Genesis that all need repair. Not trying to flip them, they're all my loves. Three Christmas gifts and one pawn shop score (the 2nd DC).

[@zu_1455]

Oh, and an NES I found in family's storage!

[@ValskisGaming]

Welcome back Voltar! Good to hear from ya.

[@toadcoder691]

That intro was a chefs kiss woo voultar is back!

[@ajvgamingparadise]

Man I always get excited while I watch Voultar's videos!

[@BrettMGulan]

That Skies of Arcadia track.... man... memories.

[@willipic]

Lord Voultar, I'm glad you are back. I really enjoy your modding videos. I'm getting ready to start my first project and using the same soldering station you use based on your review. Can't wait for more vids.

[@ocha-time]

Welcome back, dawg. YT wasn't the same without you, missed that sweet, sweet soldering.

[@kaio0777]

Nice to have my favorite modder and electronic repair guy back

[@craigb2343]

Great video as always. The modded PSOne I bought from you back in 2014 is still going strong. Keep up the great work.

[@Voultar]

Hey Craig! Been a super long time brotha!

[@Rhiavax]

i have a Processing Disability and this guys video is so easy to fallow. thank you so much for vids like these.

[@Voultar]

Thank you, I really appreciate your comment.

[@grizzly5786]

Did my first mods because of your videos

[@ubacow7109]

This was my favorite game modding channel, the soldering techniques were a cut above the rest

[@RobertoVillegas-vincent404]

That opening is freaking epic!

[@ryantaylor4015]

literally following your sega saturn bios and fram mod when you posted this!!! sooooo happy youre back!!!!!

[@cereal510]

This is my fav system of all time. I have most of these mods planned out for my own dc already. Nice to see the whole thing done top to bottom.

[@Rezendes]

When I saw your notification pop up, I'm not gonna lie, I felt a tingle in my pants.

[@WildVoltorb]

Royce gay

[@HentaiNat]

Gay

[@koozmusic]

Haha that diode to resistor joint is suuuper clean looking from the angle you were shooting.

[@lain328]

Watching your video makes me feel confident in trying to do this mod myself now, just got to wait for the parts to restock.

[@NovusDundus]

It's a Christmas miracle! In June too! Seeing all that bad kind of nasty on the power supply makes me want to clean up and re cap my Dreamcast. I had the urge to just incinerate that shell when I saw the inside of it. lol

[@Slamgod]

Great way to make a comeback, my friend. Fantastic work, as always! You’ll have to do a episode on how you McGuyvered your way out of Bob’s basement.

[@MP3Mods]

Glad you're back! That clear case looks amazing.

[@JanJanJanJanJanJanJanJanJan2]

31:37 😍 excellent music choice. unreal tournament was awesome.

[@moonstar188]

Welcome back and the dreamcast looks beautiful

[@solaris7404]

Absolutely amazing content, and great solder work! It's something I sure as hell couldn't do yet, but as a visual learner I could pick it up quickly. Thanks for the amazing content as always!

[@NecroBanana]

Hey Voultar. You probably don't check these anymore, but I wanted to thank you for that mod to the internal battery. I will try it out soon because my DC battery is D E A D. Thank you!!

[@aeleequis]

I was sincerely worried that you left youtube, glad to see thaat that's not the case.

[@matthewmckinney9348]

Great video. You saved me from buying a Pico PSU that I don't need to do my GDEMU install. I had seen rumblings that they weren't the best idea, and eventually came across your thoughts on them, so I checked out your KZbin to see if there was a video on how to mod the original psu. Shout out to Console5, I've been using them to recap all my old Ataris so they'll continue to get my business for Dreamcast as well.

[@domls1317]

Awesome vid Voultar. This was my first voultar video and it was awesome!!!!

[@YangGuang]

I feel like I have been rode hard and put up wet, glad you are back buddy!! Keep it coming!!

[@Wesleyrpg]

That Dreamcast is almost as dirty and your 'lonely time' pet sock that lives under your bed! Welcome back, you were missed!

[@jcchaconjr]

Voultar's back... Now I'm inspired to finally tackle that stupid AV port on a Genesis Model 2 that I've had laying around forever!

[@BluesfireTV]

Great to see ya back, Voultar. Can't wait to see more of your mod work soon! Binging your videos is what inspired me to really start working on my soldering skills and while I still have a lot to learn I feel like I've improved dramatically since finding your channel. Keep up the great work!

[@Darkglobe1977]

Where are all the Christmas tree LED light strips on the inside?

[@alucard971]

Now I can furiously catch froggie in glorious HDMI. Welcome back LV!

[@nebular-nerd]

Voultar's Back!!!! Happy days are here again. 🤓

[@christopherwiegele4819]

I've got my two Dreamcasts one from lanch and Another from acquired Years later and they're dead at this point. I just wanted to smash them to pieces from disappointment and frustration you gave me hope after all I love modding and tinkering but couldn't find parts Thank you Voultar!

[@Dacari13]

Was waiting for a fan replacement too, BUUUT great video. Now I really am ready to upgrade my DC.

[@toxicvoid13]

DUDE!!!! I have been waiting so long for another video!!!!!

[@FakYuhGoogel]

Oh my god, you can't just play such kickass music in the background without listing all the titles

[@RetroSalesAustralia]

Great video as always! ...I’m convinced you’re Pacey from Dawson’s creek. Well played.

[@jawessome]

The flux master returneth! Jolly good show Mr Voultar, jolly good.

[@Voultar]

CHECK THE VIDEO DESCRIPTION! Links to the DC Case, DCHDMI, batteries, my soldering equipment, etc. will be found there!

[@claimhsolais3466]

Quite a few people are also looking for the names of the songs, could you please list them as well? Be well friend!

[@me0262]

I'm surprised you don't have some of the Kester 951 liquid flux in there, I found a couple bottles with real thin rod (giggity) applicators and it worked like a dream compared to my MG Chemicals flux pen. Fixed up my Xbox 128MB memory mod with that stuff.

[@MrSadface]

The only one I'm not seeing is the desolder tool :(.

[@me0262]

@@MrSadface He did a video on it, IIRC it's the Hakko 808 vacuum-based desoldering iron. Expensive though. I paid $15 for a pump-based desoldering iron that's grounded, works just as well.

[@MrSadface]

@@me0262 ah thanks!

[@brandonchase849]

Quality speaks for itself, you can't keep a good dog down.

[@mjl4423474]

I'm glad to see another video! Your live streams are at 4AM my time, so i haven't been able to join in on the fun haha. Have you thought about sharing those to KZbin as well?

[@itamarazulai6767]

Great Intro!!! Glad you're back.

[@eraserrainlantier3040]

The God of mods is back and modding one the best systems that has ever been made. My body is ready.

[@Scorpiove]

Welcome back. Your videos are really inspiring. Your 8bitdo video showing how easy it is to mod classic controls got me to do my own, and I really love your cleaning process.

[@ryanak]

I was consoling myself watching My Mechanics restore 100 year old coffee grinders ridiculously well, but feels good to strap on again. LOL

[@plasia]

Welcome back Lord Voultar

[@jg0909]

Holy shit, you're not dead after all!

[@MindFullCheeseburger]

those soldering skills are therapeutic

[@armandokolleman9693]

Love the Rayman song to spice things up XD I was actually just listening to that theme the day before yesterday :D

[@jochenwuerfel]

Finally.. I'm strapped on for seven month now!!

[@SinKillerJ]

I repeat Voultar is back! This is not a drill!

[@michaelschwader7944]

Skies of Arcadia battle music really helps keep my attention.

[@jk66mustang]

Looking forward to seeing more bad modders work being brought to light by your rework and more informative installs like this.

[@vonkerman8168]

Welcome back!

[@TravisStamper]

Loved the video! Hope to see more soon Lord Voultar!!! lmao

[@FizzoDizzo]

Sooo happy. Welcome back!!

[@SCP-POOL]

WhereTF have you been! Damn bro! You have been VERY much missed my friend!

[@leirisal]

Welcome back Lord Voultar!