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== Introduction ==

**Disclaimer:** This kit is for **advanced installers only**. Install at your own risk. We cannot be held responsible for damage to your console and/or kit. Each kit is individually tested and confirmed working before being shipped.

=== Disclaimer ===

This kit is for advanced installers only. Install at your own risk. We cannot be held responsible for damage to your console and/or kit. Each kit is individually tested and confirmed working before being shipped.

~~## []()~~Before ~~you begin:~~

=== Important Information Before You Begin===

The kit is compatible with all VA0 and VA1. VA2 is not supported

The kit is compatible with all VA0 and VA1. VA2 is not supported.

The doc assumes you are doing a no cut (Replaces Serial or Video Port) installation in your Dreamcast. If you are upgrading an existing HW1/HW2 installation or wanting to do the case cut you will need the 3D printed HDMI holder.

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[DCD_DRILLBLOCK.stl](https://docs.pixelfx.co/GEM_PRINTS/DCD_DRILLBLOCK.stl)

**Kit includes:**

=== Kit Contents ===

- DC Main Flex

*DC Main Flex

- HDMI Adapter Board

*HDMI Adapter Board

- Male HDMI Adapter

*Male HDMI Adapter

- 150mm 18p FFC Cable

*150mm 18p FFC Cable

- Plastic Panel block

*Plastic Panel block

- M2 Nuts (1x)

*M2 Nuts (1x)

- M2 4mm Screw (1x)

*M2 4mm Screw (1x)

- M1.6 3mm Screw (2x)

*M1.6 3mm Screw (2x)

**Items required**

=== Items Required ===

- Temperature Controlled Soldering Iron

*Temperature Controlled Soldering Iron

- Leaded Solder

*Leaded Solder

- Non-Corrosive, No Clean Flux (Amtech 559 / Kester 959T)

*Non-Corrosive, No Clean Flux (Amtech 559 / Kester 959T)

- 99% Isopropyl Alcohol

*99% Isopropyl Alcohol

- Multi Meter

*Multi Meter

- Miniature File Set & Exacto Knife (Cut Version)

*Miniature File Set & Exacto Knife (Cut Version)

- Kapton Tape

*Kapton Tape

- 30 AWG wire

*30 AWG wire

- Small ~~screw phillips screw drivers~~

*Small Phillips Screwdriver

~~---~~

== GEM Jumpers ==

~~## []()Step 0 - GEM Jumpers.~~

~~<details id="step-0-details"><summary style="font-style:italic" class="no-print">Click to expand/collapse</summary>~~

Set the Retro GEM Jumpers and attach the wifi antenna.

~~Set the~~ Retro GEM ~~Jumpers and attach the wifi antenna as shown.~~

Retro GEM jumper information:

[![~~](GEM_ASSETS~~/~~DC_GEM_SMALL~~.~~png)](GEM_ASSETS~~/~~DC_GEM~~.~~png)~~

[[https://docs.pixelfx.co/fxdigital-config.html:[https://docs.pixelfx.co/fxdigital-config.html]]

~~**Retro GEM jumper information:**~~

== Console Disassembly and Shield Modifications ==

~~[https://docs~~.~~pixelfx~~.~~co/fxdigital-config.html](https~~:~~//docs.pixelfx.co/fxdigital-config.html)~~

This guide will not go over the disassembly of the DC. Main guides are available online. Once the unit is torn down the following shield modifications need to be done:

~~</details>~~

~~---~~

~~## []()Step 1 - Console Disassembly and shield modifications~~

<details id="step-1-details"><summary style="font-style:italic" class="no-print">Click to expand/collapse</summary>

~~This guide will not go over the disassembly of the DC. Main guides are available online. Once the unit is torn down the following shield modifications need to be done:~~

[![](GEM_ASSETS/DC_BOTSHIELD_SMALL.png)](GEM_ASSETS/DC_BOPSHIELD.png)

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+== Introduction ==
-**Disclaimer:** This kit is for **advanced installers only**. Install at your own risk. We cannot be held responsible for damage to your console and/or kit. Each kit is individually tested and confirmed working before being shipped.
+=== Disclaimer ===
+ This kit is for advanced installers only. Install at your own risk. We cannot be held responsible for damage to your console and/or kit. Each kit is individually tested and confirmed working before being shipped.
-## []()Before you begin:
+=== Important Information Before You Begin===
-The kit is compatible with all VA0 and VA1. VA2 is not supported
+The kit is compatible with all VA0 and VA1. VA2 is not supported.
 The doc assumes you are doing a no cut (Replaces Serial or Video Port) installation in your Dreamcast. If you are upgrading an existing HW1/HW2 installation or wanting to do the case cut you will need the 3D printed HDMI holder.
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 [DCD_DRILLBLOCK.stl](https://docs.pixelfx.co/GEM_PRINTS/DCD_DRILLBLOCK.stl)
-**Kit includes:**
+=== Kit Contents ===
--   DC Main Flex
+*DC Main Flex
--   HDMI Adapter Board
+*HDMI Adapter Board
--   Male HDMI Adapter
+*Male HDMI Adapter
--   150mm 18p FFC Cable
+*150mm 18p FFC Cable
--   Plastic Panel block
+*Plastic Panel block
--   M2 Nuts (1x)
+*M2 Nuts (1x)
--   M2 4mm Screw (1x)
+*M2 4mm Screw (1x)
--   M1.6 3mm Screw (2x)
+*M1.6 3mm Screw (2x)
-**Items required**
+=== Items Required ===
--   Temperature Controlled Soldering Iron
+*Temperature Controlled Soldering Iron
--   Leaded Solder
+*Leaded Solder
--   Non-Corrosive, No Clean Flux (Amtech 559 / Kester 959T)
+*Non-Corrosive, No Clean Flux (Amtech 559 / Kester 959T)
--   99% Isopropyl Alcohol
+*99% Isopropyl Alcohol
--   Multi Meter
+*Multi Meter
--   Miniature File Set & Exacto Knife (Cut Version)
+*Miniature File Set & Exacto Knife (Cut Version)
--   Kapton Tape
+*Kapton Tape
--   30 AWG wire
+*30 AWG wire
--   Small screw phillips screw drivers
+*Small Phillips Screwdriver
----
+== GEM Jumpers ==
-## []()Step 0 - GEM Jumpers.
-<details id="step-0-details"><summary style="font-style:italic" class="no-print">Click to expand/collapse</summary>
+Set the Retro GEM Jumpers and attach the wifi antenna.
-Set the Retro GEM Jumpers and attach the wifi antenna as shown.
+Retro GEM jumper information:
-[![](GEM_ASSETS/DC_GEM_SMALL.png)](GEM_ASSETS/DC_GEM.png)
+[[https://docs.pixelfx.co/fxdigital-config.html:[https://docs.pixelfx.co/fxdigital-config.html]]
-**Retro GEM jumper information:**
+== Console Disassembly and Shield Modifications ==
-[https://docs.pixelfx.co/fxdigital-config.html](https://docs.pixelfx.co/fxdigital-config.html)
+This guide will not go over the disassembly of the DC.  Main guides are available online.  Once the unit is torn down the following shield modifications need to be done:
-</details>
----
-## []()Step 1 - Console Disassembly and shield modifications
 <details id="step-1-details"><summary style="font-style:italic" class="no-print">Click to expand/collapse</summary>
-This guide will not go over the disassembly of the DC.  Main guides are available online.  Once the unit is torn down the following shield modifications need to be done:
 [![](GEM_ASSETS/DC_BOTSHIELD_SMALL.png)](GEM_ASSETS/DC_BOPSHIELD.png)