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Weekly Roundup #334 Dec 07, 2022

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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/week334.html

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

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

00:00 RSS Feed: https://www.retrorgb.com/rssfeed.html

01:03 Pocket P-Wing Grip: https://www.retrorgb.com/analogue-pocket-p-wing-grip.html

02:51 Connect a Pi to a PS2 to load games: https://www.retrorgb.com/load-playstation-2-game-directly-from-a-raspberry-pi.html

04:53 Results of 3D print order from JLCPCB (sponsored post)

10:27 RGC SCART Switch Reviewed: https://www.retrorgb.com/rgc-scart-switch-reviewed.html

22:26 Newly Translated Saturn Interview: https://www.retrorgb.com/nintendo-who-new-translated-sega-saturn-interview.html

23:28 New Atari Jaguar Emulator: https://www.retrorgb.com/bigpemu-atari-jaguar-emulator-released.html

26:38 A setup good for old video games, music AND Atmos: https://www.retrorgb.com/surround-sound-music-first.html

31:07 Lu’s MiSTer Updates: https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-news-saturn-playstation-msx1-more.html

34:20 DCDigital v2 Pre-Orders: https://www.retrorgb.com/pixelfx-announces-release-date-for-dcdigital-v2.html

38:05 SCART Cleaner Help?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNBxc3rbP5o&t=2421s

Supporter Q&A #235 Dec 02, 2022

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Here's the Supporter Q&A from December 1st, 2022. 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!

00:34 Choosing cables for a new retro room build

09:44 Famicom to NES converter with beveled edge: https://www.retrorgb.com/my-arcade-famicom-to-nes-cartridge-converter-review.html

13:44 Multiple PS2’s all loading the same game from the same RetroNAS = WORKS!!

14:54 RGB to Composite options

21:43 Is discharging a VGA CRT monitor the same as discharging a 15KHz CRT TV?

24:43 Is shielding necessary for composite cables?

28:22 HDMI to Composite looks bad

32:05 USB-C to Console adapters?
As a note, I still haven't watched the LTT video, but stand by my comments: Use the power supplies that people in the retro gaming community have painstakingly tested. It's just not worth the risk of using a USB adapter: https://www.retrorgb.com/triad.html

35:32 Do you still need a sync stripper if you’re sending csync to a device that requires TTL?

38:18 Saturn to RGBs RCA cable: https://amzn.to/3VmL936

40:21 SCART Cleaner - NEED HELP: https://www.retrorgb.com/assets/SCARTCleaner2022-06-13.zip

Weekly Roundup #333 Nov 30, 2022

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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/week333.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 IDE ODE: https://www.retrorgb.com/ide-pata-emulator-interest-check.html

03:03 $30 Oscilloscope: https://www.retrorgb.com/30-oscilloscope-for-retro-and-arcade-gamers.html

07:08 Fixing my mistakes after placing the JLCPCB 3D printing order (Sponsored Post)

10:24 2nd Run Of Genesis / Mega Drive Shells: https://www.retrorgb.com/2nd-run-of-clear-genesis-shells.html

13:08 Phantasy Star IV Vinyl: https://www.retrorgb.com/phantasy-star-iv-vinyl-soundtrack-pre-order.html

14:00 Lu’s MiSTer Updates: https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-news-mac-ii-core-pcxt-new-arcade-cores-more.html

17:12 Interview with VGM Vinyl Soundtrack Creator: https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-jeff-from-marshall-art.html

19:18 Mega Everdrive Pro Firmware: https://www.retrorgb.com/mega-everdrive-pro-firmware-update-v418.html

20:30 Everdrive GB Analogue Pocket Fix: https://www.retrorgb.com/everdrive-gb-x7-analogue-pocket-fix.html

21:40 MiSTer S-Video and Composite testing: https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-composite-s-video-testing-ptii.html

29:37 Anyone know anything about this transcoder?: https://youtu.be/JypoLDJY91s

Interview with Jeff from Marshall Art Nov 28, 2022

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I recently had a great chat with Jeff Roberts - A chiptunes musician who also works on official video game soundtrack releases. It was awesome hearing Jeff's perspective on what it takes to get a proper, accurate rip of a classic video game soundtrack, as well as the passion both he and some stores put into getting it out to fans. If you're a fan of video game music, music in general or just plan ole' nerdiness, definitely give this one a listen - As always, these long-form podcasts are also available are also available as a video, check the main page for links: https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-jeff-from-marshall-art.html

Jeff's work: https://vgmdb.net/artist/3432
Dragon Slayer Vinyl (Jeff's Rip): https://streamingarrowrecords.com/collections/falcom-sound-team-jdk-1/products/dragon
Lots of Jeff's Contributions are sold here: https://shiptoshoremedia.com/
More of his work will be available here soon: https://www.veryokvinyl.com/

Jeff's Chiptunes / Prog Band Marshall Art:
https://marshallart.band/
https://discord.com/invite/M2dNWnWtCd
https://twitter.com/MarshallArtBand
https://www.youtube.com/marshallartband

...and of course, here's the video where I first became aware of the depth of Jeff's work that sparked this chat: https://youtu.be/qxK8vXM7uQs

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 #234 Nov 25, 2022

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Here's the Supporter Q&A from November 24th, 2022. 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!

00:13 Serial port support for PS & Saturn MiSTer Cores?

01:43 Heat issues with TV stands?

04:53 Weird issues using a VGA to BNC cable and a transcoder

09:17 Using a RPi Zero 2 as a bridge between RetroNAS and a MODE

14:40 HDMI Diagnostic device. HDFury?? https://hdfury.com/shop/

17:38 “Nightmare” projects?

20:59 SCART into GBS-C / SCARTCleaner

28:07 More JAMMA / MiniITX MiSTer options?

29:51 Easiest solution for unmodded N64?

Weekly Roundup #332 Nov 23, 2022

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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/week332.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

00:48 Candy Cab Coin Slot Button: https://www.retrorgb.com/candy-cab-coin-slot-button-replacement.html

06:51 Ordering a 3D Print from JLCPCB (Sponsored post)

11:48 Xedusa Strain Relief: https://www.retrorgb.com/3d-printed-xedusa-strain-relief.html

14:33 DIY GunCon3 Emitters (MiSTer Light Gun on flat-panels): https://www.retrorgb.com/guncon-3-on-mister-build-your-own-emitters.html

15:28 MiSTerCade Remote/Breakout: https://www.retrorgb.com/mistercade-admin-button-breakout.html

17:49 Obscure Nights Into Dreams games: https://www.retrorgb.com/8-obscure-nights-into-dreams-games.html

19:21 Replacement Gamecube shells!: https://www.retrorgb.com/gamecube-replacement-shell-pre-orders.html

23:36 Lu’s MiSTer Updates: https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-news-saturn-update-turbo-outrun-new-cores-more.html

28:05 Gley Lancer Collections Edition: https://www.retrorgb.com/gley-lancer-collectors-edition.html

29:30 Battletoads Double Dragon Collector's Edition: https://www.retrorgb.com/battletoads-double-dragon-snes-official-re-release.html

33:01 Bomberman Vinyl Pre-Order: https://www.retrorgb.com/bomberman-hero-vinyl-soundtrack-pre-order.html

33:43 3DO & Neo Geo HDMI Kit Pre-Orders: https://www.retrorgb.com/fixel-opens-pre-orders-for-multi-console-hdmi-mod.html

39:39 Checkmate Display: https://www.retrorgb.com/checkmate-19-display-case-only-kickstarter.html

52:55 Next week’s podcast might be a bit shorter…

Supporter Q&A #233 Nov 18, 2022

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Here's the Supporter Q&A from November 17th, 2022. 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 Sound Tests (check YouTube for links)

01:52 You don’t need a sync stripper with a Framemesiter

04:05 Generic RGB to S-Video/YPbPr converter?: https://ebay.us/2R1jzZ
Genesis Subcarrier Bypass: https://www.retrorgb.com/genesis-1-keep-composite-while-improving-rgb.html

09:24 Original Analogue NT Cable?
Direct BNC?: https://amzn.to/3tDEQfn
Will it work with NT Mini / DAC cables?: https://www.retrorgb.com/beware-of-analogue-dac-scart-cables.html

11:55 Wiki Sound Post Updated: https://consolemods.org/wiki/Comparison_of_game_consoles_by_sound_capabilities

16:51 Breaking out audio from SCART cables / Squished image via SCART on PAL CRT

21:04 CRT storage tips

24:47 Cartridge batteries?: https://console5.com/store/catalogsearch/result/?q=battery
https://youtu.be/nC79VHZR2ns

27:02 What tubes were used in each arcade machine?: https://consolemods.org/wiki/CRT:Arcade_Game_/_Monitor_Reference

29:10 Mastodon? Does powered / self-powered matter with speaker shielding?

32:13 Powering multiple things from DC power

37:44 HDMI Downscaling: https://www.retrorgb.com/480i-downscalers-tested.html
ADHD/OCD?

Weekly Roundup #331 Nov 16, 2022

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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/week331.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

00:31 Amiga Demoscene Odyssey Vinyl Soundtrack: https://www.retrorgb.com/odyssey-vinyl-soundtrack-pre-order.html

01:12 3D Printed Stand For Arcooda 20”: https://www.retrorgb.com/3d-printed-stand-for-arcooda-20-lcd-panel.html

02:40 Sam & Max Vinyl: https://www.retrorgb.com/sam-max-save-the-world-vinyl-release.html

03:03 MemCard Pro GameCube: https://www.retrorgb.com/memcard-pro-gc-announced.html

05:31 Using JLCPCB to make brackets/cases/art/etc out of PCB’s (Sponsored post)

08:11 Analogue Pocket gets NT Mini Noir Cores: https://www.retrorgb.com/state-of-the-analogue-pocket-november-22.html

09:47 Lu’s MiSTer Updates: https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-news-amiga-on-the-internet-new-arcade-cores-more.html

12:59 Sony BVM A-Series Homebrew Remote: https://www.retrorgb.com/bvm-a-series-homebrew-remote-control-wifi.html

17:25 Unreleased/Found PCE Shmup: https://www.retrorgb.com/dinoforce-hucard-and-vinyl-pre-order.html

21:39 Hayabusa Supergun Review: https://www.retrorgb.com/behar-bros-hayabusa-supergun-reviewed.html

26:21 Controller Lag Testing Via MiSTer -

Louis’ overview video: https://www.retrorgb.com/homebrew-project-lag-test-your-controller.html

Real-time (fu$*&ng long) livestream: https://youtu.be/sLsBhuJXpW0

Supporter Q&A #232 Nov 11, 2022

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Here's the Supporter Q&A from November 10th, 2022. 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 SNES Jr Issues / Always use quality cables & PSU’s:
https://www.retrorgb.com/systems.html

05:12 Time Crisis light gun setup

06:58 Don’t use a pro monitor without 75 ohm termination. Reminiscing about how local stores used to sometimes jack prices up ;/

11:21 Wiki Audio Stuff: https://consolemods.org/wiki/Comparison_of_game_consoles_by_sound_capabilities
Audio Voltage Safety: https://youtu.be/DHoA2vVZh8Q

19:26 Audio mods that aren’t compatible with some receivers / If Pro Login works via RCA, it should also work via digital.

22:38 Quieter fan for the PS2?

23:49 Controller converter for compatibility with multiple consoles.

25:58 What is everyone’s preferred activity when a project is proving troublesome and you are in need of a small break?

28:37 How to know when to change a cartridge battery?

30:50 Should you add an SNES dejitter board?

34:36 Troubleshooting green tint on 8” PVM

36:04 Sync voltage warnings

40:02 Why not use DC power instead of AC?

44:05 Anyone have surround tests they can share?
Is this ACTUALLY in surround, or is it just a 2.0 stereo logo that’s advertising surround in the movie?: https://youtu.be/mNsxI29KlI8