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Weekly Roundup #292 Feb 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

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/week292.html

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

00:00 Auction suggestions?

01:40 RPi Locator: https://www.retrorgb.com/check-raspberry-pi-stock-easily-with-rpilocator.html

04:16 How to order from JLCPCB: https://jlcpcb.com/DRE

06:22 Satiator Firmware Update: https://www.retrorgb.com/new-satiator-firmware-158-update.html

08:48 Analogue Pocket Firmware Update: https://www.retrorgb.com/analogue-pocket-firmware-1-0b.html

09:47 Impressive new NES demo: https://www.retrorgb.com/the-ness-hidden-power-is-being-unlocked.html

12:20 Awesome HDMI splitter: https://www.retrorgb.com/hdmi-2-0b-1x2-splitter-audio-extractor.html

19:30 Sonic on the C64: https://www.retrorgb.com/sonic-on-the-commodore-64.html

21:28 New 3DO P&P ODE: https://www.retrorgb.com/new-3do-ode-announced.html

27:19 Affinity Sorrow Developer Interview: https://www.retrorgb.com/affinity-sorrow-developer-interview.html

28:04 Lu’s Weekly MiSTer Updates: https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-updates-adaptive-scanlines-psx-bug-squashing-and-more.html

31:59 Interview with Mathijs Nilwik: https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-mathijs-nilwik.html

33:40 Play PS2 games from a memory card: https://www.retrorgb.com/playing-ps2-game-from-a-memory-card.html

Interview With Mathijs Nilwik Feb 14, 2022

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Here's a conversation with Mathijs Nilwik, a developer who reverse engineered the Game Gear motherboard and assembles his replacement with his own pick&place machine. I really enjoyed talking with him about his work and think this paves the way for so many cool things in the future. As always, these long-form podcasts are also available everywhere audio-only podcasts can be found, with a direct download below. Here's links to Mathijs' work, as well as a video from Tito from Macho Nacho Productions at the bottom, which is a great summary of the motherboard project!

Support Mathijs: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mathijsnilwik
Mathijs eBay Store: https://ebay.us/Yeg1hR
Main Website: http://www.syf.nl/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mathijsnilwik/
Tito's GG MB video: https://youtu.be/tgnbuYgp_oI

As always, these long-form podcasts can also be seen in video form on YouTube and other video services. Check the main link on RetroRGB.com, or YouTube.com/RetroRGB for links!

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Supporter Q&A #194 Feb 11, 2022

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Here's the Supporter Q&A from February 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 / Killswitch Show: https://twitter.com/RetroRGB/status/1491504711970832385

01:08 Anyone make custom arcade cabinets?

05:00 Arcade stick to console converter (Brook? MCChthulu?)

06:56 Neo Geo AES - No audio from headphone jack

09:56 How to back up a NAS? USB / eSATA RAID boxes: https://amzn.to/3svOTSB / https://amzn.to/3srcHHj / https://amzn.to/3oyZ4oA

15:35 How can I provide ad-free content for supporters?

22:53 Support me at NO COST to you: https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html

24:13 Use a VCR with RetroTINK products

27:41 Why is a Guncon’s composite Y cable safe?

30:46 Magnavox Odyssey Composite mod?

33:15 Noisy Extron 201 RXi PSU’s

34:56 Jeweler's loupes for CRT calibration

36:16 Mount an UnRAID share in a Linux VM

39:46 1440p compatible HDMI to VGA converter?: retrorgb.link/cheapdac

42:42 DVDO Edge crashes require factory restore. Any solution?

45:53 Raymond made some Virtual Machines for HyperV version 9 (Win10), version 10 (Win11) and VMware workstation/player 16.2 installed via the instructions from danmons (default passwords pi/pi etc...):

Hyper V Windows 10 : https://mega.nz/file/zx4n3YbJ#ukqnFeA_E1gIibIGHvt0IUCHbCzInh912MYVWiefIEU

Hyper V Windows 11: https://mega.nz/file/29xjGYgS#MY8D02KIH2X97lj5bYSdzJ3szX3jAg1jMjNXSKErfMU

VMWare / Player 16.2: https://mega.nz/file/K5xVjCKZ#ecGI4oYi4FKKSIN4P4F0HZOznfAYZjaqeuaEKjdV6-k

….and also a question about swapping a Pandora’s box with a MiSTer JAMMA solution. Should be the same as this: https://youtu.be/rmassx9hJP8

Weekly Roundup #291 Feb 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

More info & link to video version: http://retrorgb.com/week291.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

01:37 How NES scrolling works: https://www.retrorgb.com/displaced-gamers-nes-scrolling-basics.html

02:51 JLCPCB: https://jlcpcb.com/DRE

03:47 Shadow Dancer Vinyl: https://www.retrorgb.com/shadow-dancer-vinyl-release.html

08:44 RT5x 720p to 1440p: https://www.retrorgb.com/retrotink-5x-experimental-firmware-v257.html

17:52 Affinity Sorrow Kickstarter: https://www.retrorgb.com/affinity-sorrow-sega-genesis-md-kickstarter.html

19:19 New Cartridge Reader: https://www.retrorgb.com/if-you-collect-retro-cartridge-based-games-you-may-be-interested-in-this-device.html

21:24 ScummVM on Dreamcast: https://www.retrorgb.com/setup-guide-for-scummvm-on-dreamcast.html

23:54 Japan-only GBC Goemon Game: https://www.retrorgb.com/review-on-a-game-boy-color-goemon-game-left-in-japan.html

25:40 Interview With Justin: https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-justin-from-console-kits.html

29:16 Lu’s MiSTer Updates: https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-updates-guncon-2-mt32-pi-lite-filter-presets-and-more.htm

Interview with Justin From Console Kits (and RetroRGB!) Feb 07, 2022

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This podcast is sponsored by AND recorded with Riverside! Check out their awesome platform here, with monthly service starting at less than $10! - Use coupon code RetroRGB30 for a 30% discount on the first three months of a subscription; This can also be applied to yearly plans: https://retrorgb.link/riverside

Here's a conversation with friend and RetroRGB website admin Justin. He also runs a retro gaming YouTube channel that's been focused recently on Arcade1Up machines, which we discuss heavily here. As always, these long-form podcasts are also available everywhere audio-only podcasts can be found, with a direct download on the main page:

Follow Justin here: https://youtube.com/consolekits / https://twitter.com/consolekits https://www.instagram.com/consolekits/ / https://www.facebook.com/consolekits
Arcade1Up Deal Website: https://deals.consolekits.com/

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

Supporter Q&A #193 Feb 04, 2022

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Here's the Supporter Q&A from February 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!

00:08 Scaling consoles like Xbox 360 and PS3: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H3F94ZN?ref=exp_retrorgb_dp_vv_d

05:13 Should game launch settings change when using a Wii Dual?

06:39 Calibrating a 20L5?: https://www.retrorgb.com/freecalrec601-dvds-for-calibrating-crts.html

08:51 Where to post a tutorial?

11:39 Is it worth hunting down shielded composite cables?

15:05 3rd party N64 expansion paks? Any community solutions?

16:43 Is their CRT dead?: https://ibb.co/3SwQqQK

17:54 Backing up UnRAID. Second backup drive is easiest. I’ve been using these: https://amzn.to/3AHIk2Y

23:40 GCVideo on a “LCD CRT” kit: https://www.retrorgb.com/laserbear-lcd-crt-case-reviewed.html

26:13 Remote play for retro games + RetroNAS questions

32:02 How to check if a PSU is good: UL rated, enough volts and amps.

34:57 Why doesn't Analogue allow cross-platform games?

38:42 Use a supergun to add db15 controller ports to JAMMIX?

Weekly Roundup #290 Feb 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 video version: http://retrorgb.com/week289.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

00:37 Open Lara: https://www.retrorgb.com/openlara-project-expands-3do-jaguar-ports.html

02:46 How to order stencil’s on JLCPCB (sponsored segment): https://jlcpcb.com/DRE

04:42 OBS Lossless: https://www.retrorgb.com/obs-lossless-capture-guide-updated.html

11:18 OLED PVM Tested: https://www.retrorgb.com/sony-oled-pvm-bvm-tested.html

14:54 Metal Gameboy Shell: https://www.retrorgb.com/new-metal-shell-from-boxy-pixel-turns-your-game-boy-color-into-a-game-boy-pocket.html

16:41 RetroNAS and Interview With Creator: https://www.retrorgb.com/introducing-retronas.html / https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-retronas-creator-dan-mons.html

24:36 MiSTer Updates: https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-updates-saturn-compatibility-psx-sound-jotego-and-more.html

32:03 Want to be a writer / contributor?

38:12 End, some setup talk…

Interview With RetroNAS Creator Dan Mons Jan 31, 2022

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Here's an interview with Dan Mons: Creator of RetroNAS, contributor for RetroRGB and the person who runs StickFreaks - A YouTube channel and website with tons of awesome info, including CRT color calibration guides that we've covered before. The focus on this conversation is RetroNAS, as we wanted to have a chat about the current state of the project and what's just around the corner. If you'd like to know more about Dan, check out the previous interview we did a few years ago below. As always, these long-form interviews are available as a video, linked in the main post: https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-retronas-creator-dan-mons.html

Follow Dan's work here:

https://stickfreaks.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCdlxmwcpo6AeljBcyo9FIg
https://www.twitter.com/_daemons
https://www.instagram.com/dan_mons
https://github.com/danmons/retronas/

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 #192 Jan 28, 2022

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Here's the Supporter Q&A from January 27th, 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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T-Shirts & Stuff: https://www.retrorgb.com/store.html

TIMESTAMPS (please assume all links are affiliate links):

00:00 Welcome!

00:20 Swap Japanese GB/GBC ROM with US Translated? N64 S-Video vs Component: https://twitter.com/CRTpixels/status/1484232163960758287

05:21 Wii U Battery Replacement: This any good?: https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Wii+U+GamePad+Battery+Replacement/56824

08:13 PSP Replacement Batteries?: https://www.batteriesplus.com/

09:24 Hoodies & T-Shirts: https://retrorgb.link/tshirts

11:26 Dual-TINK streaming & CRT VGA monitor setup

14:53 French NES is composite-to-RGB, not native. Atari 2600 PSU replacement.

17:48 When to recap a console?