3DS Capture Card needed URGENTLY
Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2013 10:36 pm
Hey guys, so normally I wouldn't do this (and I do hope a post like this is allowed/acceptable), but I'm in a bit of a bind.
A month ago, I ordered a 3DS capture card from Katsukity (in order to produce Let's Plays of A Link Between Worlds, which releases at midnight this Thursday), which needs to be installed in order to output video. They suggested that if I sent them my 3DS (at no cost to me), they could install the card, and ship the complete system back to me. However, this would have taken nearly four weeks to ship to them and back, whereas (at the time) I only had 2-3 weeks to work with. They also said that home installation would be very difficult and requires a level of skill with soldering and dealing with motherboards, etc.
I let them know that my girlfriend is an electrical engineer, and that after she looked over the instructions we were sent by email, that she felt comfortable setting it all up. They said "cool", sent along the kit (which, for what it's worth, was missing pieces, and had instructions that didn't match the kit sent), and my girlfriend got to work on it last night.
At which point a ribbon (NOT a part of either the 3DS or the capture card proper) snapped, while she was double checking her work - she estimates she was roughly 95% done, after what she was checking she would have closed the system up and been done. We're working out a few solutions, including getting a new kit, or repairing this one, but time is not on our side.
So, like I said, I'm in a bit of a bind. I desperately need a working capture card, with or without a 3DS already attached, before Thursday.
Basically... is there anyone out there who would be willing to allow me and my team (The D-Pad) to borrow, rent, or buy your capture device, at least temporarily while we sort out our own situation? We would be willing to pay for the equipment, name your price (but, you know, be reasonable). Also, we'd obviously plug the ever-loving hell out of you, or your site, or your channel in thanks for being our guardian angel at the eleventh hour.
tl;dr: We bought a Katsukity 3DS capture card, a piece of which broke, and we need one before Thursday. Willing to pay/credit/etc for purchase/rent/borrow of necessary equipment. Help needed urgently.
Anyone interested (or who may have a lead) can either reply here, PM me, or email me at rick at dpad dot fm.
Much thanks in advance, you guys are wonderful!
A month ago, I ordered a 3DS capture card from Katsukity (in order to produce Let's Plays of A Link Between Worlds, which releases at midnight this Thursday), which needs to be installed in order to output video. They suggested that if I sent them my 3DS (at no cost to me), they could install the card, and ship the complete system back to me. However, this would have taken nearly four weeks to ship to them and back, whereas (at the time) I only had 2-3 weeks to work with. They also said that home installation would be very difficult and requires a level of skill with soldering and dealing with motherboards, etc.
I let them know that my girlfriend is an electrical engineer, and that after she looked over the instructions we were sent by email, that she felt comfortable setting it all up. They said "cool", sent along the kit (which, for what it's worth, was missing pieces, and had instructions that didn't match the kit sent), and my girlfriend got to work on it last night.
At which point a ribbon (NOT a part of either the 3DS or the capture card proper) snapped, while she was double checking her work - she estimates she was roughly 95% done, after what she was checking she would have closed the system up and been done. We're working out a few solutions, including getting a new kit, or repairing this one, but time is not on our side.
So, like I said, I'm in a bit of a bind. I desperately need a working capture card, with or without a 3DS already attached, before Thursday.
Basically... is there anyone out there who would be willing to allow me and my team (The D-Pad) to borrow, rent, or buy your capture device, at least temporarily while we sort out our own situation? We would be willing to pay for the equipment, name your price (but, you know, be reasonable). Also, we'd obviously plug the ever-loving hell out of you, or your site, or your channel in thanks for being our guardian angel at the eleventh hour.
tl;dr: We bought a Katsukity 3DS capture card, a piece of which broke, and we need one before Thursday. Willing to pay/credit/etc for purchase/rent/borrow of necessary equipment. Help needed urgently.
Anyone interested (or who may have a lead) can either reply here, PM me, or email me at rick at dpad dot fm.
Much thanks in advance, you guys are wonderful!