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Installing a Reset Button on Your Dreamcast

December 30th, 2008

This tutorial was written by Shinebi. The tutorial has not been tested or verified by the staff of DCHelp. The tutorial was converted from PDF format to HTML with special permission from Shinebi, but no other edits were made.

This mod is the one that’s most needed for the Dreamcast. Lots of commercial games have a soft-reset option, so that’s ok. But as nowadays more and more homebrew games are being released, they mostly lack this, and that’s why you’ll want to install this one: no more open/close or power up/power down, far easier is to push the little button!

This mod is VERY easy to perform, but I expect you to have at least little soldering skills. Also, I expect you know how to safely disassemble the DC. I cannot be held responsible for any damage you encounter while performing this mod. I must stress to be careful with soldering irons and hot glue guns, as THESE CAN BURN YOU! Read the rest of this entry »