Modding a Saturn Model 1

[gtmtnbiker]

I never had or played a Saturn but I'm planning to get a Saturn Model 1 tomorrow from a local seller. I understand that the swap trick is pretty easy on this system.

I found a source in the UK who has a bunch of mod chips in stock since this site and the one on angelfire are both out of stock. I understand that there's a tutorial at: http://www.angelfire.com/pa/Raluminat/model1.html
that explains how to modify/use a model 2 mod chip on a model 1 system.

The seller in the UK wasn't sure if it would work for his mod chip. Has anyone on this site tried the technique? Is there a concern that this technique won't work?

I'm comfortable with soldering and have a pretty good setup (soldering station, magnifier light, flux, etc) so I'm not squeamish about doing the install.

[Ziggy]

If it's the same mod chip that Racket use to sell, then yes. It could be a different mod chip, but the same design/circuit, so check it over and see.

[gtmtnbiker]

I ended up getting a model 2 off Ebay today (brand new) for $60 including shipping. I didn't want to do the swap trick nor did I want to risk it not working with the mod chip.

I can't wait for the unit to come. Now I just need to place my mod chip order.