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Weekly Roundup #350 Mar 29, 2023

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This week's podcast is sponsored by JLCPCB! Spend only $2 for 5pcs 1-4 layer PCBs ; PCBA from $0: https://jlcpcb.com/DRE

Please consider supporting this channel via monthly support services, tips, or even just by using our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy anyway, at no extra cost to you: https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html

More info & link to video version: http://retrorgb.com/week350.html

T-Shirts: https://retrorgb.link/tshirts

All equipment used to shoot this video can be found here: http://retrorgb.link/amazon

00:00 eBay Stuff: https://ebay.to/2ESH3e4

00:40 Mega Man Battle Network 2 Vinyl: https://www.retrorgb.com/mega-man-battle-network-2-vinyl-soundtrack-pre-order.html

01:20 SNES2Neo: https://www.retrorgb.com/snes2neo-controller-adapter.html

03:04 JLCPCB Factory & Assembly Tour (sponsored post)

05:31 Mega Man II SNES Port: https://www.retrorgb.com/mega-man-ii-ported-to-snes.html

10:45 SNES2NES: https://www.retrorgb.com/snes-to-nes-controller-adapter.html

13:29 Atari Jaguar Emulator Update: https://www.retrorgb.com/bigpemu-v1-054-atari-jaguar-emulator.html

14:45 8BitDo AppleTV Support: https://www.retrorgb.com/8bitdo-controllers-add-appletv-ios-support.html

17:50 TinyTendo: https://www.retrorgb.com/the-tinytendo-the-worlds-smallest-real-nes.html

20:40 Thunderbolt Bandwidth Testing: https://www.retrorgb.com/thunderbolt-bandwidth-testing.html

27:21 RGB on SG1000 II: https://www.retrorgb.com/rgb-and-the-sg-1000-ii.html

29:10 Lu’s MiSTer Updates: https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-news-out-run-is-public-new-core-releaes-more.html

35:23 RGB Blaster Rev2: https://www.retrorgb.com/famicom-rgb-blaster-rev2-in-stock.html

38:13 FM Towns Marty ODE: https://www.retrorgb.com/fm-towns-marty-ode-pre-orders.html

39:35 Link your products properly for more sales (PLEASE listen if you run a web store)!!!

46:39 Thanks for your support: https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html

Supporter Q&A #251 Mar 24, 2023

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Here's the Supporter Q&A from March 23rd, 2023. All comments and questions are fielded through the support service Q&A page. Please consider supporting this channel via monthly services, tips, or even just by using our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy anyway, at no extra cost to you: https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html

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TIMESTAMPS (please assume all links are affiliate links):

00:00 Thunderbolt Video Incoming…

00:49 Use a magnet to shield a speaker?

02:16 DaemonByte Saturn adapter not working

04:51 US subwoofer in UK power?

09:03 Lag testing Retro Fighters controllers: https://youtube.com/live/sLsBhuJXpW0

10:56 Replacing an HDMI connector?

Replace CRT anti-glare layer with tint: https://youtu.be/egfcQrK7wDE

Swapping single mono with dual mono speakers in a CRT

17:01 Sophia Atari 5200 RGB Board Installation Instructions

18:06 Anyone have a full Mega Modem setup?

19:26 NES to SNES Mega Man 2 & 4: https://youtube.com/live/PK2BAAcXTRY

22:23 Component to Composite: https://youtu.be/H96p0PJRjoI?t=741

Comp2RGB: https://www.retrotink.com/product-page/comp2rgb

SCART Coupler: https://www.retrorgb.com/open-source-scart-coupler.html

25:01 Thanks for your support!: https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html

Weekly Roundup #349 Mar 22, 2023

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This week's podcast is sponsored by JLCPCB! Spend only $2 for 5pcs 1-4 layer PCBs ; PCBA from $0: https://jlcpcb.com/DRE

More info & link to video version: http://retrorgb.com/week349.html

T-Shirts: https://retrorgb.link/tshirts

All equipment used to shoot this video can be found here: http://retrorgb.link/amazon

00:00 Welcome

00:18 Fixel’s HDMI Mod Updates: https://www.retrorgb.com/fixels-hdmi-mods-manufacturer-delays.html

01:23 Wireless Original Xbox Controller: https://www.retrorgb.com/retro-fighters-wireless-xbox-controller.html

03:39 Placing a PCB Order with JLCPCB (Sponsored Post)

06:48 MiSTer S-Video and Composite Guide: https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-s-video-composite-how-to.html

09:07 Fix Bricked Wii U’s?: https://www.retrorgb.com/a-fix-for-bricked-wii-us.html

11:53 Lag Testing GBA Consolizers: https://www.retrorgb.com/lag-testing-every-game-boy-advance-consolizer.html

13:56 How the graphics work in Punch Out: https://www.retrorgb.com/mmc2-magic-how-graphics-work-in-punch-out-behind-the-code.html

14:50 Game.Com Flash Cart: https://www.retrorgb.com/game-com-open-source-single-flash-cart.html

16:55 Lu’s MiSTer Updates: https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-news-secret-core-konami-cpu-s-video-how-to-more.html

19:27 SNES2Neo Controller Adapter: https://retrorgb.link/snes2neo

20:58 Thanks for your support: https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html

Supporter Q&A #250 Mar 17, 2023

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Here's the Supporter Q&A from March 16th, 2023. All comments and questions are fielded through the support service Q&A page. Please consider supporting this channel via monthly services, tips, or even just by using our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy anyway, at no extra cost to you: https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html

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TIMESTAMPS (please assume all links are affiliate links):

00:00 Razer Kiyo Pro: https://youtu.be/vCwAEirOoqo

00:54 New Klipsch speakers aren’t magnetically shielded.

04:06 Home come people don’t talk about recapping the PS2?

06:35 Camera Feedback

09:46 Restore a bricked WiiU: https://github.com/GaryOderNichts/udpih

12:26 How to generate Pick and Place files for use with a gerber?

16:00 Magnetically Shielded Subwoofer Ideas

19:24 Asking support questions: https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html

Weekly Roundup #348 Mar 15, 2023

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This week's podcast is sponsored by JLCPCB! Spend only $2 for 5pcs 1-4 layer PCBs ; PCBA from $0: https://jlcpcb.com/DRE

More info & link to video version: http://retrorgb.com/week348.html

T-Shirts: https://retrorgb.link/tshirts

All equipment used to shoot this video can be found here: http://retrorgb.link/amazon

00:00 Welcome

00:19 MiSTer S-Video & Composite Discussion: https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-s-video-composite-podcast.html

02:25 GunCon3 IR Towers: https://www.retrorgb.com/guncon3-ir-tower-replacements.html

05:19 Ordering a PCB as a case/decoration from JLCPCB (Sponsored post)

08:28 Self-Bricking Wii U: https://www.retrorgb.com/reports-of-self-bricked-wii-u-consoles.html

11:00 KunaiGC Modchip: https://www.retrorgb.com/the-kunaigc-is-the-latest-modchip-for-the-gamecube.html

13:40 iOS Win/Mac Emulator: https://www.retrorgb.com/touchhle-ios-emulator.html

16:37 Introducing FGC Optimized System: https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-introducing-fgcos-alpha.html

19:56 Lu’s MiSTer Updates: https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-news-mini-itx-board-narc-out-run-more.html

25:11 Super Metroid Ported to PC: https://www.retrorgb.com/super-metroid-ported-to-pc.html

26:56 Thanks for your support: https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html

Interview: Introducing FGCOS (Alpha) Mar 13, 2023

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I recently sat down with Arturo Sanchez to discuss his latest project: An “Optimized System” package, designed to significantly lower the latency of Windows operating systems. This was obviously designed with the Fighting Game Community in mind, however this will lower the latency of any software, including software emulators. While it’s still in the “alpha” state, it’s extremely promising and this “*OS Package” could be a game-changer for all eras of PC video games!

Follow Art: https://www.twitch.tv/nycfurby
Perfect Legend‘s Thoughts on the Alpha: https://perfectlegend.net/2023/03/05/arturos-pc-optimization-is-real-the-fgc-os/
Hard Drive Cloning Guide: https://www.retrorgb.com/clonezilla.html

As always, these long-form podcasts are also available as a video, links on the main page: https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-sebastian-from-there-oughta-be.html

T-Shirts: https://www.retrorgb.com/store.htmlAll equipment used to shoot this video can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/retrorgb

*Please remember: “OS Package” = Optimized System package / installer. Not “Operating System”. Also, if you’d like to hear more about Art’s history and his contributions to the scene, please check out the other interviews we did: https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-arturo-aka-sabin.html

Supporter Q&A #249 Mar 10, 2023

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Here's the Supporter Q&A from March 9th, 2023. All comments and questions are fielded through the support service Q&A page. Please consider supporting this channel via monthly services, tips, or even just by using our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy anyway, at no extra cost to you: https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html

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TIMESTAMPS (please assume all links are affiliate links):

00:00 Razer Kiyo Pro: https://youtu.be/vCwAEirOoqo

00:49 Component Video 1->2 = Distribution amp

02:04 Analogue DAC, dual digital & analog, blue retro clones

07:28 HDMI auto switch issues

08:28 Extron switch - 510 or 75ohm?: https://www.retrorgb.com/30-oscilloscope-for-retro-and-arcade-gamers.html

09:52 Are Wii U’s bricking?

12:21 RGB to Composite Converter? (I think they’re out of stock): https://www.aliexpress.com/store/1101769318

15:12 Comparison of Power Supplies: https://consolemods.org/wiki/Comparison_of_Power_Supplies
Dimensions for Game Cartridges: https://consolemods.org/wiki/Dimensions_for_Game_Cartridges

17:31 CRT Geometry & PS2 Modding

22:59 Ripping vinyl to digital. And should you?

28:42 Software emulation attract modes / cordless soldering irons / cleaning dirty CRT’s you find / CRT heat

34:25 Magnetically shielded subwoofer???

37:09 Don’t feed audio through a crosspoint’s video ports

38:30 NIB stuff broken!!! HDMI switch

44:28 CRT Service menu / linking PVM’s

49:18 Kiyo vs GH5…and thank you!!!: https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html

Weekly Roundup #347 Mar 08, 2023

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This week's podcast is sponsored by JLCPCB! Spend only $2 for 5pcs 1-4 layer PCBs ; PCBA from $0: https://jlcpcb.com/DRE

More info & link to video version: http://retrorgb.com/week347.html

T-Shirts: https://retrorgb.link/tshirts

All equipment used to shoot this video can be found here: http://retrorgb.link/amazon

00:00 Welcome

00:18 Arcade to USB: https://www.retrorgb.com/misteraddons-low-latency-arcade-stick-to-usb-board.html

01:42 Free controller overlay in OBS: https://www.retrorgb.com/retrospy-vision-usb-mister-demo.html

05:08 Two products from a single PCB? JLCPCB Sponsored post.

07:37 Neo Geo 240p Test Suite Updates: https://www.retrorgb.com/neo-geo-240p-test-suite-beta-updates.html

09:14 Turbo Everdrive Pro: https://www.retrorgb.com/turbo-everdrive-pro-in-stock.html

11:37 GB Camera Plus: https://www.retrorgb.com/the-game-boy-camera-plus-mod-using-real-lenses-on-a-game-boy.html

12:30 PS2 Slim IDE HDD Mod: https://www.retrorgb.com/putting-a-real-hard-drive-inside-the-ps2-slim-ide-resurrector.html

13:47 Lu’s MiSTer Updates: https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-news-neo-geo-cd-outrun-narc-more.html

18:51 Thanks for your support: https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html

Supporter Q&A #248 Mar 03, 2023

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Here's the Supporter Q&A from March 2nd, 2023. All comments and questions are fielded through the support service Q&A page. Please consider supporting this channel via monthly services, tips, or even just by using our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy anyway, at no extra cost to you: https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html

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TIMESTAMPS (please assume all links are affiliate links):

00:00 Welcome!

00:08 Notifications on Discord/YouTube/Support Services

02:23 Why you shouldn’t connect a console directly to a flat-panel TV’s analog inputs:
https://youtu.be/16z_C7-Gom4
https://youtu.be/jJzN_YHZezY
ODV GBS-C: https://amzn.to/3y3H2yY

08:11 MiSTer Direct Video HDMI vs Analog I/O Board: https://retrorgb.link/amazon

13:48 MiSTer Composite: https://antoniovillena.es/store/product/mikes1-vga-composite-adapter/

15:13 Why do retro cables cost so much? How do console-specific RGB to YPbPr cables compare to the RGB2Comp?

21:54 Famicom to NES Cartridge Converter: https://www.retrorgb.com/my-arcade-famicom-to-nes-cartridge-converter-review.html
Or: https://www.muramasaentertainment.com/product/low-profile-famicom-to-nes-converter/

24:43 Emulation attract modes.
TESmart 16x1 4K60 HDMI switch: https://amzn.to/3KMBTTD

29:35 What solution for MiSTer with OLED + BVM (only one at a time)
480p on a BVM vs consumer VGA CRT?

34:23 Support here: https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html

Weekly Roundup #346 Mar 01, 2023

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This week's podcast is sponsored by JLCPCB! Spend only $2 for 5pcs 1-4 layer PCBs ; PCBA from $0: https://jlcpcb.com/DRE

More info & link to video version: http://retrorgb.com/week346.html

T-Shirts: https://retrorgb.link/tshirts

All equipment used to shoot this video can be found here: http://retrorgb.link/amazon

00:00 Some stuff on eBay: https://ebay.to/2ESH3e4

01:07 Mega Man Battle Network Vinyl: https://www.retrorgb.com/mega-man-battle-network-vinyl-soundtrack-pre-order.html

01:42 Dreamcast Component Cables: https://www.retrorgb.com/rgc-dreamcast-component-cables.html

02:56 A Pig Quest C64: https://www.retrorgb.com/a-pig-quest-c64-review.html

03:49 What happens if you lose a JLCPCB order before you pay? (Sponsored Post)

07:11 Doom 32x Engine Optimizations: https://www.retrorgb.com/follow-up-publication-released-on-the-engine-optimizations-found-in-doom-32x-resurrection.html

08:30 3.5” IEC Floppy Drive: https://www.retrorgb.com/new-iec-compatible-3-5-floppy-drive.html

10:05 No More Analog Output in N64 Digital Kits: https://www.retrorgb.com/future-n64digital-kits-drop-analog-rgb-ypbpr-out.html

12:21 Lu’s MiSTer Updates: https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-news-s-video-composite-output-c128-new-zealand-story-more.html

15:56 Tactics Ogre English Translation: https://www.retrorgb.com/tactics-ogre-saturn-english-fan-translation-released.html

17:10 N64HD Stream: https://youtube.com/live/mHGoAJQYOBk

19:44 Thanks for your support: https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html

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