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Interview With Robert Dale Smith Jan 30, 2023

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I recently had a chat with Robert Dale Smith, from controlleradapter.com to discuss his USB to console adapters, the Nuon and then we nerded out about IT stuff at the end. I think people will enjoy listening in on the one, even if not all topics are your favorite. Come slide over a chair and hang out!

Robert's Products: https://controlleradapter.com/
Social Media: https://twitter.com/RobertDaleSmith

As always, these long-form podcasts are also available as a video - Check links on RetroRGB.com

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Supporter Q&A #243 Jan 27, 2023

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Here's the Supporter Q&A from January 26th, 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):

0:00 Thanks for the workflow tips!!!

01:23 USB Card Reader Speeds / Navigating MiSTerAddons latency sheet

05:10 Can the RGB Blaster have composite video mixed in?

07:34 Use a 5.1 in 2.0 mode??

10:28 Dolby Pro Logic processing settings?

13:20 Any signal degradation with an optical audio switch?

14:54 Project Stellar - Wireless controller compatibility?

16:20 S-Video Switch

Naomi 15khz mode into a PVM

19:45 GameCube Controller + GBP compatibility issues?
Don’t use USB power with consoles.

23:56 Good brand capacitor?: https://console5.com/store/console-cap-kits.html

CRT Repair tips: https://www.patreon.com/retrotechUSA

27:57 Verifying console brightness: https://www.patreon.com/aurbina

32:12 CRT with component inputs for light gun games??

35:02 Clarifying some of the audio setup connections: https://www.retrorgb.com/surround-sound-music-first.html

39:52 Confirming L&R mixed: https://www.retrorgb.com/10-in-3-out-auto-scart-switch-reviewed.html

42:29 Connect YPbPr to Atari ST Color Monitor

Weekly Roundup #341 Jan 25, 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/week341.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

00:28 Switch GC Joycon: https://www.retrorgb.com/gc-portable-styled-switch-joycon-controller.html

02:46 Nuon Controller Adapter: https://www.retrorgb.com/nuon-controller-adapter.html

05:19 JLCPCB Factory Tour! (Sponsored Post)

08:18 In Stock - NES to Famicom Adapters: https://www.retrorgb.com/nes-to-famicom-adapter.html

09:35 Wolfenstein 3D CGA Version: https://www.retrorgb.com/wolfenstein-3d-comes-to-even-older-pcs-with-new-8088-cga-port.html

10:50 MiSTer Composite / S-Video adapters for sale: https://www.retrorgb.com/general-availability-of-y-c-dongle-for-mikes-mister-cores.html

13:23 PS2 “Ultra Slim” Mod & Case: https://www.retrorgb.com/the-ps2-just-got-a-little-smaller-the-ultra-slim-ps2-mod-from-wesk.html

15:32 Lu’s MiSTer Updates: https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-news-narc-truxton-ii-s-video-adapters-more.html

18:57 Kytor SCART Brace: https://www.retrorgb.com/scart-snap-clamp.html

24:01 My Weekly Workflow: https://youtu.be/Wlopp_q_l0M
Process Audio In Real Time via OBS: https://youtu.be/3rcAPp_8WkU

28:09 ALttP + SM hacked to be Zelda 2???? https://twitter.com/RetroRGB/status/1617234253103747074

Supporter Q&A #242 Jan 20, 2023

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Here's the Supporter Q&A from January 18th, 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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T-Shirts & Stuff: https://www.retrorgb.com/store.html

TIMESTAMPS (please assume all links are affiliate links):

00:00 Welcome!

00:28 Does the Pocket / Dock support keyboards?

5.25” USB 3.0 SD reader?

03:03 Small CRT-Based Bartop:

https://www.retrorgb.com/building-a-minimvs.html

https://www.retrorgb.com/mistercade-installation-and-overview.html

Vector Conversion Kits?

06:27 Thinning out my collection - What I have now: https://youtu.be/8Yy0G15Rp-0

10:10 Saturn RGBs RCA Cables: https://www.retrorgb.com/sega-saturn-rgb-composite-rca-cable.html

Amazon General Affiliate Link: https://www.amazon.com/?tag=retrorgb-20&linkCode=ez

13:54 Does the ESP32 BT kit draw a lot of power? Better to just get the pre-made one for N64?: https://www.retrorgb.com/n64-blueretro-bt-controller-receiver-batch-2.html

16:31 Questions about building a similar audio setup to mine: https://www.retrorgb.com/surround-sound-music-first.html

27:14 Favorite Beer

Why isn’t there some high-end “audiophile-like” gaming scaler?

31:57 Thoughts on buying a new 4KTV: https://www.youtube.com/@hdtvtest

https://www.rtings.com/tv

36:22 SCART Switch Daisy Chain: https://www.retrorgb.com/10-in-3-out-auto-scart-switch-reviewed.html

38:41 Can I add timestamps / chapters to audio podcasts?

Weekly Roundup #340 Jan 18, 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 audio-only version: http://retrorgb.com/week340.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 Sanyo TRY 3DO ODE: https://www.retrorgb.com/3do-ode-now-available-for-sanyo-try-consoles.html

01:27 N64 Bluetooth Receiver: https://www.retrorgb.com/n64-blueretro-bt-controller-receiver-batch-2.html

02:29 RT5x v3.0 Firmware Demo: https://www.retrorgb.com/retrotink-5x-firmware-v30.html

04:27 Receiving and testing the JLCPCB Assembly (sponsored post)

06:18 Mega Man Legends 2 Portuguese Fan Translation: https://www.retrorgb.com/mega-man-legends-2-portuguese-fan-translation.html

07:09 RT5x Angled SCART Adapter: https://www.retrorgb.com/kytor-5x-y-z-scart-adapter.html

10:11 Talking CRT’s & Monoscope Pattern with Keith: https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-keith-raney.html

12:01 Wii In a BVM: https://www.retrorgb.com/wii-motherboard-on-a-bvm-input-card.html

16:08 Lu’s MiSTer Updates: https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-news-in-the-hunt-karnov-saturn-io-board-and-more.html

21:15 LegacyGC Controller: https://www.retrorgb.com/retro-bit-legacygc-wired-controller.html

#retrorgb, #misterfpga, #retrotink, #retrotink5x, #gamecube, #monoscopepattern, #shankmods, #nintendowii, #ode, #3do, #retrogaming, #nintendo64, #n64bluetooth

Interview With Keith Raney Jan 16, 2023

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I recently had a chat with Keith Raney: Creator of the 240p Test Suite's Monoscope pattern, professional photographer and fellow CRT enthusiast. This was a fun conversation and maybe someday we can follow up with a second about recording CRT's!

Follow Keith Here: https://twitter.com/khmr33
Monoscope Pattern Info: https://www.retrorgb.com/240p-test-suite-monoscope-test-pattern-added.html

As always, these long-form podcasts are also available as a video - Check links on the main page: https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-keith-raney.html

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

Supporter Q&A #241 Jan 13, 2023

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Here's the Supporter Q&A from January 12th, 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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T-Shirts & Stuff: https://www.retrorgb.com/store.html

TIMESTAMPS (please assume all links are affiliate links):

00:00 Mason’s Thumbnails: https://www.mconradmedia.com/

00:21 Cheap Audio ADC: https://amzn.to/3X5vF4A

02:15 Forcing 480p & RGsB on a modded Xbox

03:34 Sync and transcoding issues with a multi-monitor setup

05:31 GBC-C SCART input?

08:17 Component video switch recommendation? Just make sure to get good YPbPr Cables: https://amzn.to/3Xct8Wb

11:09 MiSTer Symlinks

EU Distribution for 3DO ODE?

Lowest Latency Wireless Controllers: RPubs - MiSTer FPGA Input Latency

CUE2POPS: https://github.com/ErikAndren/cue2pops-mac/issues/4

15:23 CRT / TATE Questions

18:03 Dreamcast VGA Cable: https://amzn.to/3GBXtGG

Are there Saturn Bluetooth Receivers?

Recommendation for LED strips?

20:33 Using a GBS-C On A Plasma

24:38 Thoughts on buying a used OLED

29:08 Single RCA Cable: https://amzn.to/3WbYcnE

33:00 Someone actually liked my YouTube Shorts!!! ;p

34:39 HDMI to VGA converter causing audio hum. Maybe pull the audio digitally?: https://www.retrorgb.com/hdmi-2-0b-1x2-splitter-audio-extractor.html

37:57 Genesis 1 Crashes - Troubleshooting ROM cart, original cart and cleaning: https://www.retrorgb.com/repair.html

39:12 The next DE-10?

Weekly Roundup #339 Jan 11, 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/week339.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

00:34 Genesis Metroidvania Review: https://www.retrorgb.com/life-on-mars-genesis-metroidvania-review.html

14:30 Using a PCB as a case or decoration - JLCPCB Sponsored Post

16:49 NES to Famicom Controller Adapter: https://www.retrorgb.com/nes-to-famicom-adapter.html

18:50 GB Interceptor: https://www.retrorgb.com/gb-interceptor-stream-dmg-games-like-a-webcam.html

20:27 FX Pak Pro Firmware PSA: https://www.retrorgb.com/attn-rev-d-fxpak-pro-requires-new-beta-firmware.html

22:12 Interview With BastichB64k: https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-bastichb-64k.html

23:14 Lu’s MiSTer Updates: https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-news-tmnt-future-konami-cores-extermination-more.html

26:03 28th Anniversary Saturn Game Competition: https://www.retrorgb.com/segaxtremes-28th-anniversary-sega-saturn-game-competition.html

27:20 Otaku 10-in, 3-out Switch Review: https://www.retrorgb.com/10-in-3-out-auto-scart-switch-reviewed.html

Interview With BastichB 64K Jan 09, 2023

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I recently had a chat with Brendan, better known as BastichB 64k on YouTube. The focus of our chat (and his channel) was the Commodore 64, as well as growing up a gamer in South Africa. This is definitely one of those "slide over a chair at a bar/coffee shop and join us" type of podcasts and I hope you all enjoy it! As always, these are also available a video - Check links on the main page: https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-bastichb-64k.html

Brendan's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BastichB64K
40th Anniversary Documentary: https://youtu.be/tzFyz1BOb_E
Find Brendan on all Social Media @bastichb64k
C64 Maxi: https://amzn.to/3FoACyT
C64 Mini: https://amzn.to/3uswc3z
VICE Emulator: https://vice-emu.sourceforge.io/
C-64 Scene Database: https://csdb.dk/
Top 200 C64 games: https://youtu.be/OEUkp94khN0
Arcade the 1970’s: https://youtu.be/2u4LY3YGySw
Arcades the 80’s: https://youtu.be/KirpuHOVVNg

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

Supporter Q&A #240 Jan 06, 2023

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Here's the Supporter Q&A from January 5th, 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

View this as a video: https://www.youtube.com/retrorgb

Amazon Links to products I use: https://www.amazon.com/shop/retrorgb

T-Shirts & Stuff: https://www.retrorgb.com/store.html

TIMESTAMPS (please assume all links are affiliate links):

00:00 Welcome!

00:08 Following up on the USB-C Power Video

01:49 Sony PVM Audio - In&Out, Audio Quality

04:22 HDMI To Composite Boxes - Do they treat 240p correctly? Will feeding them 480i lower lag?

08:58 Buying a used AVR + More of Bob rambling about audio and analog bypass.

16:51 Connecting PS2 & OG Xbox to a VGA CRT Monitor

22:31 Cleaning Controllers: https://www.retrorgb.com/cleanconsoles.html + https://www.retrorgb.com/controllerrepair.html
Tools (compressed air thingy): https://www.retrorgb.com/tools.html

25:40 Xbox Component + SPDIF Output Solutions (skim the whole page): https://www.retrorgb.com/xbox.html
HDMI to Component Converter: http://retrorgb.link/cheapdac
SCPH-1160 AV Adapter: https://ebay.us/rtdTgR