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Gen2 Upgrade Kit
Gen2 Upgrade Kit
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Only purchase this item if you already own a CS100 Gen1. Not sure if this item is for you? Ask our discord!
This upgrade kit contains everything you need to convert your CS100 Gen1 into a functionally identical Gen2 device. For more info on the Gen2 device visit our blog.
The upgrade kit will require you to have the following tools:
• Small Phillips Screwdriver
• Drill
• 1/8 Inch Drill Bit or Similar
• Needle Nose Pliers
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The upgrade adds a much needed feed speed adjustment to the device and can be undertaken with relative ease. I don't love have to drill into the base, I think it looks bad, but it can be cleaned up easily enough. You also have to make new holes with the screws that the instruction video says are self-tapping, but they're not. They're just ordinary screws, so you have to be careful with how much pressure you're putting on the plastic housing.
The speed adjustment is a screw mounted to the PCB, which I don't love. There have been a couple of concerns raised about keeping up with the tiny screwdriver. I'll probably glue a knob to it or something. It's also possible to knock the card sensors out or out of alignment, which is something to be careful of.
If you have any issues, folks in discord (including TCGArchivist) are pretty active.
Overall, it was a much needed upgrade and simple to apply. Most of the issues are with the scanning apps, not the machine itself. If you intend to use this with TCGPlayer, maybe don't do that instead.