I was finally able to put an order in for one of these last weekend. Unfortunately I think my Dreamcast is a VA0 version which isn’t compatible with the GDEMU. I will probably have to buy a VA1 and sell my current machine. I’d like to get one with a really nice box anyway, so it’s a good excuse to pick up another unit. Lol! Does your machine have a 3D printed tray to keep the card from falling in? It looks like there’s one on there.
Awesome you wont regret it!
I actually have 2 DC's now, I brought the one pictured especially for the GDemu, I was planing on buying one with a knackered GD-ROM drive but I found that one fully working with a few controllers (I needed a few more) and a carry case so I thought what the hell bid on it and won.
My other one which is also a VA1 is basically in real good condition, no discoloration etc so I wanted to keep it that way as they are cheap enough to find loose so I have just stored that one back in its box.
So yeah have a nosey on Ebay and see if you can pick up a console only or one with a broken drive cheap.
And yeah I printed the tray mod on my 3D printer, Its worthwhile getting one as it helps to keep the console cool by allowing the air to move through it properly. When you take the drive out it opens it up alot inside and it takes away the tunnel effect so the cooling is compromised.
Also I fitted a 300 ohm resistor across the 12V line to bring the temps down further, Some recommend cutting the 12V line altogether though.
I decided to go the resistor route incase I ever wanted it to go back to stock.
Plus its easier than de-soldering it or cutting the traces LOL