So, I will try to fix the solder mess and see if the dongle can be saved.
What does the case look like?
PCB looks like it's missing components.
So, I will try to fix the solder mess and see if the dongle can be saved.
Hey. Just purchased have 1 as well. Does your dongle have any identification numbers on it. As well can you see what is on it when you put it on a PC. My machine does not have a dongle... so I am looking to purchase on from manufacturer.
Well that is cool. I will have to get on discord and see how you did it.
Well that is cool. I will have to get on discord and see how you did it.
I ended up ordering a replacement dongle from Bandai-Namco. It should be here next week. It was more than I wanted to spend, but at least it we be working(fingers crossed). I will let you know how it goes when it shows up.
As for the Star Wars running slow. Have you hacked how much ram is in your system. I noticed mine only has 1 stick, but did not look at the value of it. Maybe more ram would help with the speed. Just a thought.Well that is cool. I will have to get on discord and see how you did it.
I ended up ordering a replacement dongle from Bandai-Namco. It should be here next week. It was more than I wanted to spend, but at least it we be working(fingers crossed). I will let you know how it goes when it shows up.
Yeah now I am playing the waiting game.Actually, getting a new dongle is the right move, Franko is helping me fix the one I have, otherwise I would have bought a new one too. With any other solution you have to make compromises.
Yeah now I am playing the waiting game.
So when you put your dongle in a regular PC you don't get anything, no files appear or it is not even recognized?
Well I am interested as well. I am.not familiar with the ES3 system so I guess I will be doing some research. Thanks for all the information you have passed on so far. I will keep you updated with.my progress.If the machine is from Japan, you should have ordered a dongle for the same region. You might reach out to support again and ask for them to exchange the dongle, you would lose on shipping but it would be significantly less.
I am running Star Wars on the original hardware, although it really is just a PC with a JVS interface for all the controllers. There is a great post about the ES3 system shared by Franco23444 where he explains the ins and out of the system.
Yeah. The error I get is with or without the dongle.plugged in. It's like it doesn't see it. I am trying all ports 1 by 1 at the moment. I have tested all with a mouse and they all.see that so pretty sure the ports are ok.I have to report back, I managed to fix the original dongle thanks to the invaluable help of @Franco23444.
One thing to note here, the USB slot you plug the dongle into DOES matter. I first plugged it in the first USB slot, but after reading the manual, which states it should go into USB slot 3, I did so and it worked!
@Tableblazer We noticed your error is different than mine 19-21 USB DONGLE ERROR (INVALID DONGLE), if your says "NO DONGLE" that means either a bad dongle or a bad usb port.
Anyway, this beast is up and running again! All is left is adjust the projector and possibly get a new lamp for it.
Just a stupid question... the fan fir the projector is really annoying loud... is that normal. I plan on a remote vent but this is stupidUPDATE. So I got in touch with Joe at Bandai-Namco America, appears that my pod is not from the N.A region(according to S/N), and therefore the "Dongle" they sold me will not work.
Good news is there is still a chance.
In the mean time I am playing mame games on it.
Like it is on high speed all the time.Just a stupid question... the fan fir the projector is really annoying loud... is that normal. I plan on a remote vent but this is stupid