centipede
Off-Brand Transformable Robot
It was just one soy latte, I swear!
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Post by centipede on Jun 25, 2017 14:02:21 GMT
I paid $180 for it off ebay and let it sit sealed in the parcel for 6 weeks. Finally unwrapped it for a test run. Something went pop and smoke started coming out of the vents.
I went "meh". Seriously.
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Post by winnersdontusedrugs on Jun 25, 2017 15:03:24 GMT
You just had to go and hit the self-destruct button didn't you?
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Balder
Supreme Overlord
Trying to cut down the amount of movies I watch
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Post by Balder on Jun 25, 2017 15:08:44 GMT
You sure the voltage is correct?
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centipede
Off-Brand Transformable Robot
It was just one soy latte, I swear!
Posts: 2,809
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Post by centipede on Jun 25, 2017 16:03:45 GMT
The machine was meant to have 110V, but then I checked power cord: it was 250V. Fuck  |
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scipioafricanus
Cartoon Pony Wrangler
Sega Does What Nintendon't... except the 32X
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Post by scipioafricanus on Jun 25, 2017 21:12:27 GMT
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Dan E. Kool
Walking Trash Can Robot
Now With Extra Pulp!
Posts: 3,325
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Post by Dan E. Kool on Jun 25, 2017 22:24:43 GMT
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Balder
Supreme Overlord
Trying to cut down the amount of movies I watch
Posts: 6,838
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Post by Balder on Jun 26, 2017 1:17:05 GMT
As a European I always make sure my imported stuff supports my voltage. If not, I always use a voltage transformer.
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Cervantes
Off-Brand Transformable Robot
A former Incompetent Evil Commander (XP: 2423)
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Post by Cervantes on Jun 26, 2017 1:21:10 GMT
As a European I always make sure my imported stuff supports my voltage. If not, I always use a voltage transformer. Same thing here. My region uses 220V as standard, so any north american or Japanese stuff has to go through a transformer (not the ones that turn into robots, of course, though that would be awesome). |
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Balder
Supreme Overlord
Trying to cut down the amount of movies I watch
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Post by Balder on Jun 26, 2017 1:27:49 GMT
As a European I always make sure my imported stuff supports my voltage. If not, I always use a voltage transformer. Same thing here. My region uses 220V as standard, so any north american or Japanese stuff has to go through a transformer (not the ones that turn into robots, of course, though that would be awesome). Voltage transformers, more than meets the eye. |
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centipede
Off-Brand Transformable Robot
It was just one soy latte, I swear!
Posts: 2,809
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Post by centipede on Jun 26, 2017 2:58:17 GMT
Luckily, I know a guy who could fix it. I still have my old, broken DC so he could use parts from that. If this accident hasn't completely fried my $180.
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leaon79s
Ace Bomber
Dishonorable Miscreant
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Post by leaon79s on Jun 26, 2017 4:59:23 GMT
Same thing here. My region uses 220V as standard, so any north american or Japanese stuff has to go through a transformer (not the ones that turn into robots, of course, though that would be awesome). Voltage transformers, more than meets the eye. Every gamer needs one at the ready.  - Preferably with multiple outputs.
The machine was meant to have 110V, but then I checked power cord: it was 250V. How can you not know the output of your own power socket ??  |
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Dan E. Kool
Walking Trash Can Robot
Now With Extra Pulp!
Posts: 3,325
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Post by Dan E. Kool on Jun 26, 2017 8:02:14 GMT
That poor Dreamcast. Sat in a box for 17 years, waiting, thinking... Only to be blown up Down Under.
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fsfsxii
Space Striker
What to believe...
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Post by fsfsxii on Jun 26, 2017 12:29:42 GMT
That poor Dreamcast. Sat in a box for 17 years, waiting, thinking... Only to be blown up Down Under. I can only think of their elders whom are arcade boards. They ended up in a Chucky Cheese joint, a much crueler fate. |
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Balder
Supreme Overlord
Trying to cut down the amount of movies I watch
Posts: 6,838
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Post by Balder on Jun 26, 2017 12:51:24 GMT
That poor Dreamcast. Sat in a box for 17 years, waiting, thinking... Only to be blown up Down Under. It' now been casted into our dreams. |
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Dan E. Kool
Walking Trash Can Robot
Now With Extra Pulp!
Posts: 3,325
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Post by Dan E. Kool on Jun 26, 2017 14:38:45 GMT
That poor Dreamcast. Sat in a box for 17 years, waiting, thinking... Only to be blown up Down Under. I can only think of their elders whom are arcade boards. They ended up in a Chucky Cheese joint, a much crueler fate.  |
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