partially taken from another post i wrote:
i have been kicking around the idea of doing an FAQ/database reguarding saturn models and revisions...i haven't yet because i don't have access to enough money to buy a saturn from each region and each month of production, nor do i have a camera to take good pics of this....though now i figure perhaps it's a lot more doable, considering the amount of support on this forum.
if this thread gets any replies expressing interest in the project, be it for usefulness, curiosity, or those willing to help fill the gaps in my information, then i'll get started on the criteria for the photos and to start on the organization of the FAQ.
i feel this will help newbies who are interested in modifying or collecting saturn systems. This FAQ could include pictures of jumper locations and common points on each board, show differences between systems, and help define what is model and revision each system is to help prevent people from buying the wrong saturn accidently.
In order to get this project started, i'd need a few things:
1. Support/interest. i think this will be the hardest thing to get, since i figure most people who already own a saturn that's modified will not care about revisions an such.
2. People who own saturns and decent digital cameras who can also take pretty good photos. Would be nice if these guys were also a little techy and own a Multi-Meter.
3. Information on the entire production life of the saturn in each region.
4. at least 2 of every month/year combination of every saturn ever made.
5. Japanese and korean readers to help decipher the stickers on import systems
I say we need at least 2 of every saturn to help in the verification process....this will help eliminate the rumors about Round Button April 1996 and 21 Pin March 1996 saturns. I figure 5 of the same model and revision would constitute a complete Verification.
detailed pictures of every saturn will help system modifiers find the places they need to solder to.
anyone interested? i've got several saturns in my possession right now to help start this thing, and the post below this one is the beginings of the FAQ. if anyone expressed interest, i'll keep it going and try to get pictures
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i have been kicking around the idea of doing an FAQ/database reguarding saturn models and revisions...i haven't yet because i don't have access to enough money to buy a saturn from each region and each month of production, nor do i have a camera to take good pics of this....though now i figure perhaps it's a lot more doable, considering the amount of support on this forum.
if this thread gets any replies expressing interest in the project, be it for usefulness, curiosity, or those willing to help fill the gaps in my information, then i'll get started on the criteria for the photos and to start on the organization of the FAQ.
i feel this will help newbies who are interested in modifying or collecting saturn systems. This FAQ could include pictures of jumper locations and common points on each board, show differences between systems, and help define what is model and revision each system is to help prevent people from buying the wrong saturn accidently.
In order to get this project started, i'd need a few things:
1. Support/interest. i think this will be the hardest thing to get, since i figure most people who already own a saturn that's modified will not care about revisions an such.
2. People who own saturns and decent digital cameras who can also take pretty good photos. Would be nice if these guys were also a little techy and own a Multi-Meter.
3. Information on the entire production life of the saturn in each region.
4. at least 2 of every month/year combination of every saturn ever made.
5. Japanese and korean readers to help decipher the stickers on import systems
I say we need at least 2 of every saturn to help in the verification process....this will help eliminate the rumors about Round Button April 1996 and 21 Pin March 1996 saturns. I figure 5 of the same model and revision would constitute a complete Verification.
detailed pictures of every saturn will help system modifiers find the places they need to solder to.
anyone interested? i've got several saturns in my possession right now to help start this thing, and the post below this one is the beginings of the FAQ. if anyone expressed interest, i'll keep it going and try to get pictures
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