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I'm prepping a N64 to send to Megalomaniac to be N64 HDMI modded, and I'm trying to make it as future proof as possible.

Currently I'm using a RGB moded N64 I got of Emukidd that I swapped the PIF-NUS lockout chip and crystals of to make it PAL.

For this console I would like to breakout the contacts of the lockout chip with SMD headers to a daughter board for region switching.

I'm currently having trouble ordering the right sized headers. I think I have the correct pitch, but I honestly have never been formally trained in electronics and am just making my best guess.

Would the PA-SOF-D560-32/1 on this page be sufficent for the job? I understand I only need 28 pins not 32, but I am not sure if the PA-SOF-D470-28/1 is the correct width for the job. I can always cut off any uneeded pins I don't need.

Better yet would anyone be able to suggest a decent alternative?

I don't even remember selling you a RGB Modded N64

So long ago, I vaguely remembered it was from APE for some reason

Those pins look right by the way. I think there's a SuperCIC equivalent close by in development from what I've heard so you may want to wait it out if you're patient.

Diminuendo wrote:
... and crystals of to make it PAL.

Did you swap both crystals or just the X1? Did you have to rewire anything else?

emu_kidid wrote:So long ago, I vaguely remembered it was from APE for some reason

It did say "Ape was here" when I opened it up.

Would you have a link to the information about the N64 SuperCIC? that sounds awesome.

MR.JOE wrote:

Diminuendo wrote:
... and crystals of to make it PAL.

Did you swap both crystals or just the X1? Did you have to rewire anything else?

I swapped out both, and make sure you replace the cartridge slot plate.

Interesting. What about the MX8330? Did you leave it untouched?