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Weekly Roundup #325 Oct 05, 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

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00:00 Welcome

00:27 Wolf3D SMS Port: https://www.retrorgb.com/wolfenstein-3d-port-for-the-sega-master-system.html

01:13 VGA input to Loewe 100Hz CRT: https://www.retrorgb.com/add-a-vga-input-to-your-loewe-100hz-crt.html

04:44 Ordering a PCB with JLCPCB (Sponsored Post)

08:04 GrafxGear NES Overlays: https://www.retrorgb.com/grafxgear-nes-controller-overlays-reviewed.html

10:00 Lag Testing a 1700 Seat Theater: https://www.retrorgb.com/lag-testing-in-a-1700-seat-theatre.html

11:23 4K Gamer Pro on Amazon: https://www.retrorgb.com/4k-gamer-pro-now-on-amazon.html

14:49 Lu’s MiSTer Updates: https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-news-super-hang-on-psx-bilinear-filtering-more.html

19:49 Interview with Wickerwaka: https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-martin-aka-wickerwaka.html

20:28 RetroTINK 5X Firmware Update: https://www.retrorgb.com/retrotink-5x-firmware-v2-77-adds-freesync-vrr.html

25:11 RGR Genesis Shell “defect”: https://retrogamerestore.com/urgent-psa-re-megadrive-genesis-shells/

https://youtu.be/sO5Uf-RhPsU

Interview with Martin aka Wickerwaka Oct 03, 2022

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Here's an interview with Martin Donlon, aka Wickerwaka. Martin's recently released the R-Type MiSTer core, but also has been contributing quite a bit behind the scenes. It was a pleasure to have a chat with him and I look forward to working with him more in the future! As usual, these long-form chats are also available as a video - Links are on the main page here: https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-martin-aka-wickerwaka.html

Github: https://github.com/wickerwaka/iMacSTer
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wickerwaka
Support the MiSTer FPGA project here: https://www.patreon.com/FPGAMiSTer

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Supporter Q&A #226 Sep 30, 2022

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Here's the Supporter Q&A from September 29th, 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 Arcooda Gaming Monitor Follow-Up: https://youtu.be/rsgtSEa6p3E

04:22 Are Extron MTP switches good for gaming? Test color compression with this?: http://pms.hazard-city.de/ExtronVector4KTestPattern.html

06:23 Surround sound from older consoles?

10:48 Original SNES case with Mini-like sharpness: https://www.retrorgb.com/1chipsnes.html

14:24 4K Gamer Pro - No integer scaling

15:51 Thoughts on PSIO?

18:35 3D Printed SNES Mini Cartridge tray - Anyone have a downloadable file?

20:59 USB to DB15 Controller Adapters (also check Undammed and Axunworks): https://www.retrorgb.com/usb2db15-2-0-all-in-one.html

Thoughts on cloning vs reverse engineering?

28:21 Lightguns on CRT emulation?

30:21 What’s 540p

34:41 Scaling to 4K with smoothing?

39:01 Thanks for your support!

Weekly Roundup #324 Sep 28, 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/week324.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 Nuon Freefall 3050 AD Re-Release: https://www.retrorgb.com/freefall-3050-ad-re-release-for-nuon.html

01:57 Gimmick! Soundtrack Pre-Order: https://www.retrorgb.com/gimmick-vinyl-cassette-soundtrack-pre-order.html

03:08 JLCPCB’s Factor Tour (Sponsored Segment)

05:46 Neo2USB Controller Adapter: https://www.retrorgb.com/neo2usb-2022-production-run.html

08:34 3DO 3D Printed Side Door: https://www.retrorgb.com/panasonic-fz-10-3do-3d-printed-av-expansion-door-replacement.html

09:38 New Virtual Boy Game: https://www.retrorgb.com/new-virtual-boy-game-virtual-warzone.html

10:54 Sega in Modern Anime: https://www.retrorgb.com/how-sega-conquered-modern-anime.html

12:14 OpenFPGA Core Inventory: https://www.retrorgb.com/analogue-pocket-openfpga-cores-inventory.html

13:54 Clone Company Talk With A Lawyer: https://www.retrorgb.com/discussing-clone-companies-with-a-lawyer.html

15:06 Lu’s MiSTer Updates: https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-news-outrun-breakthrough-aero-fighters-more.html

19:15 MLiG Memory Card Saves Video: https://www.retrorgb.com/detailed-video-on-managing-memory-card-saves.html

20:01 Shiro Magazine v1: https://www.retrorgb.com/shiro-magazine-issue-01-limited-print-edition-out-now.html

21:30 Turbo Everdrive Pro Announced: https://www.retrorgb.com/turbo-everdrive-pro-announced.html

23:53 Purple SNES Shell (OMFG it’s cool): https://www.retrorgb.com/purple-snes-clear-shells-in-production.html

27:24 PT2 of Jimmy Hapa’s VHS Tapes: https://youtu.be/krEJgZiqjY4

Discussing Clone Companies with a Lawyer Sep 26, 2022

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I had the pleasure of talking with Keith Cooper, partner at Morrison Rothman LLP about cloning. It was great to speak with someone who has direct experience fighting cloners and Keith did a great job breaking down what we all need to know. Hopefully we can use this knowledge to take steps towards stopping cloners and protecting our work!!! As usual, these long-form podcasts are available as a video and audio-only. Links are on the main page here: https://www.retrorgb.com/discussing-clone-companies-with-a-lawyer.html

T-Shirts: https://www.retrorgb.com/store.html
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One quick note from Keith: "In regard to the alter ego liability discussion, potential defendants could be sued directly for things like fraud/misrep (i.e. a plaintiff would not have to pierce the corporate veil to sue them)."

Supporter Q&A #225 Sep 23, 2022

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Here's the Supporter Q&A from September 22nd, 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!

01:19 Losing parts for projects / Running cvbs through the gcompsw

05:43 Which version of Castlevania? Anyone have a SNES Game Genie with the “SuperFX tabs”?

09:24 Use mClassic / mCable to help with GCVideo compatibility:
https://youtu.be/UPL9Q1KjMQM
https://youtu.be/9Bv-siMaqjQ

11:58 Support us here: https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html

12:55 Anyone test the new replacement LCD arcade monitor?: https://www.arcooda.com/accessories/arcade-monitors/20-1-inch-lcd-arcade-monitor/

18:06 PVM 14N5e & GBS-C

21:26 PC-style AC cable in an Extron Crosspoint

24:27 Another deleted post? It’s not me!!! :)

25:22 Wire management / 2-channel audio
Schiit Modi Black: https://amzn.to/3DUcLGO
Schiit Modi Silver: https://amzn.to/3qZWDfn
Shielded Speakers: https://youtu.be/0yHzDiJRY0w

34:56 Soldering iron voltage leakage? https://www.retrorgb.com/tools.html

Weekly Roundup #323 Sep 21, 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/week323.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 Pixel Road Vinyl: https://www.retrorgb.com/pixel-road-vinyl-corwdfunding.html

01:31 Japanese VHS Tapes: https://www.retrorgb.com/new-video-series-about-old-japanese-gaming-vhs-tapes.html

02:39 Valis II Vinyl: https://www.retrorgb.com/valis-ii-vinyl-soundtrack-pre-order.html

03:42 Ordering a Stencil from JLCPCB (Sponsored Segment)

05:37 N64 Blue Retro Controller Adapter: https://www.retrorgb.com/n64-blueretro-bt-controller-receiver-with-memory-pak.html

06:51 Srg320’s SNES Core on Pocket: https://www.retrorgb.com/srg320s-snes-core-ported-to-analogue-pocket.html

09:36 Lu’s MiSTer Updates: https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-news-new-video-presets-use-real-c64-floppies-more.html

12:44 Interview with Chilly Willy: https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-chilly-willy.html

14:08 ForeverPak 64 In Stock & Updated: https://www.retrorgb.com/new-foreverpak-64-revision.html

16:00 Purple SNES Transparent Shells: https://www.retrorgb.com/purple-snes-clear-shells-in-production.html

18:09 Fix Rechargeable Battery Packs: https://www.retrorgb.com/restore-wiimote-and-other-rechargeable-battery-packs.html

19:58 MOTU Ultralite-mk5 testing: https://amzn.to/3Smsen1
https://twitter.com/RetroRGB/status/1571974790747164673

Interview With: Chilly Willy Sep 19, 2022

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Here's an interview with Joseph Fenton, better known in the Genesis / 32x / Sega CD homebrew world as "Chilly Willy"! Unfortunately, we were plagued by connection issues, but I managed to stitch the conversation together well enough and I think it came out okay. Either way, I still had a blast and it was great to finally meet such an influential member of the homebrew scene that I've been following for a long time! As usual, these long-form podcasts are available as a video and audio-only. Links are on the main page here: https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-chilly-willy.html

Spritemind Forum: http://gendev.spritesmind.net/forum/

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Supporter Q&A #224 Sep 16, 2022

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Here's the Supporter Q&A from September 8th, 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 I didn’t delete your question, I swear ;p

01:14 Thermal Paste Remover: https://amzn.to/3x8ojCj
Arctic Silver + ArtiClean: https://amzn.to/3RwlHX8

02:11 eARC to HDMI converter: https://www.thenaudio.com/product/sharc-earc-audio-converter/

03:10 SS-331H desoldering gun?

04:37 Sometimes I make stupid word mistakes

05:04 CRT Wiki: https://consolemods.org/wiki/CRT:CRT_Wiki

07:41 GCVideo audio not compatible with display. Try a splitter? HDMI audio embedder?

https://www.retrorgb.com/hdmi-switch-splitter-and-extractor-shootout.html