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Supporter Q&A #198 Mar 11, 2022

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Here's the Supporter Q&A from March 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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00:00 Whatnot stream, Saturday 1PM NYC time: https://www.whatnot.com/live/501fbe04-224e-4338-9b6e-e89a7cb3a7fa

Coupon Code: https://www.whatnot.com/invite/retrorgb

01:22 Finding a switch for 12+ component and SCART devices.

07:12 Mods for PSOne?

10:05 Replacing analog data with digital: https://tetrisconcept.net/threads/ctwc-stream-transparency-cropping-effect.2659/#post-58424

10:52 Any non-1CHIP mods coming? What to do with extra ESP8266’s? Fixing an HDMI to S-Video TV converter?

15:08 Custom Loewe Arcada VGA board?

20:17 Will passing a 31KHz signal through a 15KHz PVM’s passthrough when it’s OFF cause any harm?

23:23 Do VCR’s add lag?

26:39 Will PlayStation 3’s stereoscopic 3D games work on all 3DTV’s? Which ones to look out for?

30:51 Do I have any info on / why wasn’t it written up?

Weekly Roundup #295 Mar 09, 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 Zip hoodies back in stock!!! https://retrorgb.link/tshirts

01:15 PlayStation 3D Display: https://www.retrorgb.com/playstation-3d-display-overview-and-buying-guide.html

05:35 Introduction to JLCPCB (Sponsored Post): https://jlcpcb.com/DRE

06:38 Interview With Far East Of Eden Artist: https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-w-the-artist-of-the-pc-engines-greatest-rpg-franchise-left-in-japan.html

08:06 GameCube Swiss Memory Card: https://www.retrorgb.com/gamecube-swiss-memory-card.html

12:20 OSSC Firmware Fix: https://www.retrorgb.com/ossc-firmware-update-v0-90.html

13:14 No-Cut GC HDMI Backplate: https://www.retrorgb.com/no-cut-gamecube-minihdmi-backplate.html

14:42 Wonder Boy Collection on Switch and PS4: https://www.retrorgb.com/wonder-boy-collection-coming-to-switch-and-ps4.html

18:00 New album composed on an Amiga: https://www.retrorgb.com/new-audio-album-zaman-composed-on-an-amiga.html

21:17 Interview with Ryan from CastleMania: https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-ryan-from-castlemania-games.html

24:36 Lu’s MiSTer Updates: https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-updates-guncon-3-psx-core-toaplan-games-and-more.html

30:24 New MAS Stick: https://www.retrorgb.com/mas-neo-the-mas-arcade-stick-reborn-by-scanline-city.html

33:05 Retro Game Restore Smoke Clear Super Famicom Assembly and Giveaway:
https://www.whatnot.com/live/501fbe04-224e-4338-9b6e-e89a7cb3a7fa
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Interview With Ryan from CastleMania Games Mar 07, 2022

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Here's an interview with Ryan, the owner of CastleMania games. Ryan and I have worked on quite a few projects together and I wanted to have a chat with him about some of the behind the scenes stuff, running a store and how he got his start. As always, these long-form podcasts are also available as a video, with links on the main page:

Main Store: https://castlemaniagames.com/
Wholesale Info: https://rondoproducts.com/

Social Media:
https://twitter.com/castlemaniaryan
https://www.facebook.com/castlemaniagames
https://www.instagram.com/castlemaniagames/

This podcast is sponsored by Riverside! Check out their awesome platform, with monthly service starting at less than $10! – Use coupon code RetroRGB30 for a 30% discount on the first three months (or yearly) subscription: https://retrorgb.link/riverside

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Supporter Q&A #197 Mar 04, 2022

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Here's the Supporter Q&A from March 3rd, 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

00:23 Use LUT’s to replace analog colors with digital?

04:19 Preparing an Xbox 360 for sale / what to do when you buy a used one.
PlayStation 1 analog stick replacements???
https://www.willsconsolemodifications.co.uk/index.php?route=product/product&path=59_67&product_id=52

09:52 Can you use coax/RF cable for RGBs?
Making your own cables from scratch.
Fitting a bunch of CRT’s in a small living space.

20:02 Is it safe to recap a console’s internal PSU?

25:50 Whatnot stream, Friday 7PM NYC time: https://www.whatnot.com/live/572a663f-21b5-42aa-9ee8-28c5b3a8248a
Coupon Code: https://www.whatnot.com/invite/retrorgb

Weekly Roundup #294 Mar 02, 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 audio-only version: http://retrorgb.com/week294.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

00:30 How Project NESted was created: https://www.retrorgb.com/how-project-nested-was-created.html

02:11 JLCPCB: A factory look at PCBA (sponsored segment)

04:36 Connect USB Devices to Retro Computers: https://www.retrorgb.com/connect-usb-input-devices-to-retro-computers.html

06:49 X-Men, Gunbird, Strikers Metal PCB Cases: https://www.retrorgb.com/metal-pcb-kits-for-x-men-strikers-gunbird.html

09:36 NES Mapper Description from 1991 Nintendo Power: https://www.retrorgb.com/displaced-gamers-battle-of-the-bits-nintendo-power-mappers-and-circuit-boards.html

10:41 Atari Jaguar RGB/S-Video/Composite Out Adapter: https://www.retrorgb.com/jagaioa-ampd-edition.html

18:21 “Triforce” Arcade Hardware: https://www.retrorgb.com/did-you-know-nintendo-worked-with-sega-and-namco-to-make-an-arcade-system-based-on-gamecube-hardware.html

19:41 Lu’s Weekly MiSTer Updates: https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-updates-psx-neo-geo-pocket-ao486-and-more.html

22:49 Interview With GameBoy Modder Mahko: https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-gameboy-modder-makho.html

24:23 New Genesis top-down shooter: https://www.retrorgb.com/metal-dragon-a-new-sega-genesis-game.html

26:11 HDMI/ODE PS1, PS2 Csync Modded & a bunch more craziness up for auction: https://www.whatnot.com/live/572a663f-21b5-42aa-9ee8-28c5b3a8248a

Use this link to sign up for $10 off your first purchase!: https://www.whatnot.com/invite/retrorgb

Interview With Gameboy Modder Makho Feb 28, 2022

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This podcast is sponsored by Riverside! Check out their awesome platform, with monthly service starting at less than $10! - Use coupon code RetroRGB30 for a 30% discount on the first three months (or yearly) subscription: https://retrorgb.link/riverside

I recently interviewed Makho, a YouTuber and Game Boy modder who's tutorials have been a big help to people learning to perform these mods on their handhelds. I enjoyed our conversation, as well as his "practice kit" suggestions! As always, these long-form podcasts are also available as a video, with links on the main page:

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/makhobutnotthevillageingeorgia
GameBoy Wiki: https://gameboy.github.io/
Who the f&*K is Mahko?: https://youtu.be/VHckZOtmsio

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Supporter Q&A #196 Feb 25, 2022

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Here's the Supporter Q&A from February 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

00:11 What to do with a console before selling?

04:23 AES-style MVS game shells?

06:24 Solutions for connecting wired devices to wireless / mesh networks.

10:32 Xbox 360 component cables, HDMI splitter

14:24 Mounting MiSTer / RPi / RetroNAS / whatever inside a retro game restore case: ANYONE GOT ANY IDEAS???

17:17 Adding more folders to RetroNAS

21:28 N64 PSU: Fuse and caps

23:50 Budget friendly capture card

27:55 Archiving livestreams?

30:21 N64 PSU persistent wavy line issues

32:44 Xbox into 480p-compatible CRT

35:13 Krikzz-related questions.

37:35 Pre-order warnings and issues.

42:12 Whatnot stream: https://www.whatnot.com/live/84a5a4c8-bee0-48f4-9960-756de1be5546
Coupon Code: https://www.whatnot.com/invite/retrorgb

Weekly Roundup #293 Feb 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 audio-only version: http://retrorgb.com/week293.html

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00:00 Welcome

00:38 Ninpen Manmaru Translation: https://www.retrorgb.com/ninpen-manmaru-on-saturn-finally-gets-a-completed-translation.html

03:13 How to order stencil’s on JLCPCB (sponsored segment): https://jlcpcb.com/DRE

05:09 Open Source 25-port HDMI Switch: https://www.retrorgb.com/open-source-25-port-hdmi-switch-project.html

07:32 HDMI to DisplayPort Shootout: https://www.retrorgb.com/hdmi-to-displayport-shootout.html

15:56 Getsu Fūma Den Vinyl Soundtrack Pre-Order: https://www.retrorgb.com/getsu-fuma-den-vinyl-soundtrack-pre-order.html

17:45 Installing New Components In Classic PC’s: https://www.retrorgb.com/installing-new-components-in-classic-pcs.html

21:02 RT5x PS2 Settings: https://www.retrorgb.com/ps2-recommended-retrotink-5x-pro-settings.html

23:23 Homebrew 80’s Genesis Dev Kit Maker: https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-tore-nestenius.html

27:19 Resident Evil 4 HD: https://www.retrorgb.com/recommending-the-resident-evil-4-hd-project.html

28:47 Wii U / 3DS eShop Closures: https://www.retrorgb.com/closure-of-nintendo-eshops.html

32:28 Lu’s Weekly MiSTer Updates: https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-updates-psx-sega-saturn-atari-jaguar-core-news-and-more.html

34:56 Whatnot Auctions This Sat: https://www.whatnot.com/invite/retrorgb

Interview With Tore Nestenius Feb 21, 2022

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I recently read a blog entry from someone named Tore Nestenius who created their own Sega Mega Drive / Genesis dev kit by hand...back in the late 80's! I loved reading the post and asked Tore if he'd be willing to share his story with us on a podcast. I think his history in the retro (then 'cutting edge') PC scene will resonate with many of us and I'm sure you'll enjoy hearing from him. As always, these long-form podcasts are also available as a video, with links on the main page. Here's where to find Tore and his original blog post:

Original Post / Blog: https://nestenius.se/2022/01/18/how-i-built-my-own-sega-mega-drive-hardware-dev-kit-from-scratch/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tndata/
GitHub: https://github.com/tndata
Stack Overflow: https://stackoverflow.com/users/68490/tore-nestenius
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torenestenius/

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Supporter Q&A #195 Feb 18, 2022

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Here's the Supporter Q&A from February 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 PS2 Network Adapters: https://ebay.us/26Wolb

02:13 RetroNAS Images: https://retro.ramonddevrede.nl/retronas/

04:00 HDMI/DP/VGA conversion / Xbox 360 YPbPr Cables / 240p 120Hz

10:22 How to organize ROMs

13:33 Working around Elgato capture limitations.

17:39 Best cable for RF?

19:46 MV1C supergun, MVS cases: https://www.retromodding.com/products/mvs-replacement-cartridge?variant=37505697087644