Help me get my Dreamcast to Read CD-RWs please!!!!

soundfx4 · #1 05-06-2001, 14:49

Hi, I want to be able to burn Dreamcast games to cd-rws so I can test the game first, and if it doen't work, I don't have a lost disk, because I can just erase it! But I don't know how. I have read the instructions on Dccopyworld, but they don't make any since, there is NOTHING that I am able to turn 1/4 ways clockwise. And there are no screws to take the lens compartment apart to get to anything that should be able to be turned 1/4 clockwise. If someone could actually explain WHERE this so called "pot-meter" also what the hell is it talking about when it says use a multi-meter to ##### if it is between 400-500 ohms? All I know of is an ohm-meter which Im guessing is the same thing, and also, where do you touch the two ends of the ohm-meter to ##### this? Basically, I need MORE detailed instructions on how to do this then given on this website. Thanks

soundfx4 · #2 05-06-2001, 20:10

hi

soundfx4 · #3 06-06-2001, 10:43

the instructions on this webpage are not clear enough, please someone that has done this tell me how to do this

Hyperkinetic · #4 06-06-2001, 16:35

I haven't done it myself but i came across a website with photo step through
####://www.boob.co.uk/docs/devinfo.htm

hope it helps

soundfx4 · #5 06-06-2001, 16:50

SWEETNESS!!! Thanks!! Pictures will REALLY help me out!! Thanks alot!!

Stix · #6 18-06-2001, 05:45

The URL dont work any more!

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I get error 403 forbidden!!
are there any more sites with the info and diagrams?
as the dc copy world info is too vague!!
Plz help!

time · #7 18-06-2001, 16:28

ive heard this laser tweak will nacker out ya dc quicker.is it really worth it when a good old intenso cdr only costs 25p i'd leave this tweak alone an burn a few more coasters.

time · #8 18-06-2001, 16:30

and wow doesnt that erasing cdrw's take a #### of along TIME...

GrOgGeR · #9 22-06-2001, 07:18

contact me by mail

grogger6**********com

i've done it and it works...no guarantee!though

i can send u pictures...or maybe a video...on how to do it!

Ashley · #10 18-07-2001, 22:28

How to use CD-RW on Dreamcast.

As you may know it is not possible to use CD-ReWritable media on a Dreamcast.
Now it is possible to use them by increasing the laser intensity so CD-RW
can be used. Keep in mind this can burnout your GD-ROM laser sooner!
Find the pot-meter which is inside the GD-ROM (near the laser head).
Turn it about 1/4 clockwise.
Using a multi-meter measure that the pot-meter is set to 400-500 Ohm.
We have received a few messages concerning thins modification, most say it works
but a few say that it did not work for them! If it does not work try to use a
different brand of CD-RW media!

Note:
The above instructions have been tested and they work.
Internetconvoy will not take any responsibility for damages resulting from the
above modification!
Email:Me if you need help understanding this