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Supporter Q&A #188 Dec 31, 2021

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Here's the Supporter Q&A from December 30th, 2021. 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 In-Person CRT Modding “Class”?

03:33 Gcompsw or alternatives?: http://bit.ly/gcompsw

06:32 Anyone in the CFL area want CRT VGA monitors?

09:40 Thank you!

10:21 Will the Satiator work with the Victor V-Saturn?

11:35 Downscaling issues with CRT

16:48 Triad PSU even though it’s 9v instead of 10v?: https://www.retrorgb.com/triad.html

19:43 Consumer CRT or VGA monitor?: https://retrorgb.link/cheapdac / https://www.retrorgb.com/classic-consoles-on-vga-monitors.html

23:55 Are there modern alternatives to the Klein convergence gauges?

25:27 Switch solution so multiple Analogue consoles can switch between a DAC and flat-panel. https://www.retrorgb.com/analogue-dac-switch-splitter-testing.html

28:16 Why no 4K scalers?

31:31 32x audio routing?: https://youtu.be/UaPs4VGG-Po / https://www.retrorgb.com/32x.html

XStation resellers (and firmware): https://www.retrorgb.com/xstation-firmware-v1-4-4.html

34:03 Trouble with ForeverPak and RetroFighters Brawler? Anyone else?

36:16 1440p60 on LG CX OLED?

40:10 Okay to use the Tower Of Power PSU without a Sega CD? YES!: https://www.retrorgb.com/international-tower-of-power-psu-kit.html

Weekly Roundup #285 Dec 29, 2021

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00:00 Welcome

00:31 OSSC v1.7 Released: https://www.retrorgb.com/ossc-v1-7-released.html

03:46 Ambernic RG552: https://www.retrorgb.com/anbernics-next-gen-emulation-handheld-the-rg552.html

06:14 Slow Mole Dreamcast: https://www.retrorgb.com/slow-mole-released-for-free-on-dreamcast.html

07:23 Super-Slo-Mo Vector Monitor: https://www.retrorgb.com/vector-monitor-in-super-slo-mo.html

09:14 Mortal Kombat Genesis Arcade Restoration: https://www.retrorgb.com/mortal-kombat-patch-restores-arcade-presentation.html

11:15 History of NES Light Gun Games: https://www.retrorgb.com/the-history-of-nes-light-gun-games.html

14:30 Remute Interview and New Album Announcement: https://www.retrorgb.com/remute-launches-n64-album-interview.html

16:58 Sunset Riders Mega Drive Arcade Edition: https://www.retrorgb.com/sunset-riders-is-coming-to-the-sega-genesis-again.html

19:06 #retrorgbwhatsinthebox: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/retrorgbwhatsinthebox/
Story behind it: https://www.instagram.com/p/CX11jvjJCUH/

Interview With Remute Dec 27, 2021

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I recently did an interview with Remute, where he officially announced his upcoming album ‘R64’ – A complete album with 15 songs released on a Nintendo 64 cartridge, due to release in March of this year! As with his other “game console releases”, R64 generates music using the same methods all original games on the console would have used. In the interview, we discussed how these cartridge-based Remute albums are made, his history and lots more stuff any fan would want to hear! Links to all albums are below and the interview is also available as a video: https://www.retrorgb.com/remute-launches-n64-album-interview.html

As for R64, the standard edition is available for about $45 and there’s also a limited ‘Plus Edition’ for about $55 which includes a blue 7″ vinyl containing exclusive and special versions of songs.

R64: https://remute.bandcamp.com/album/r64
Previous Albums: https://retrorgb.link/sagremute / https://remute.bandcamp.com/
Social Media: https://twitter.com/remute / https://www.instagram.com/remuteofficial/

Remute also announced that R64 would be the first of a new album trilogy that would be released throughout 2022!: The second part will be released for the Game Boy Advance and the third on the Sega Dreamcast; This will include a cooperation with developer Duranik of ‘Sturmwind’ fame! Remute is also planning a re-release of both the Genesis and SNES albums (‘Technoptimistic’ and ‘The Cult Of Remute’, respectively) in the coming year – I suggest checking the links above to see if Stone Age Gamer or Bandcamp has any left in stock and if not, hopefully this re-release will have you covered!

For more info and a teaser of R64, check out this video: https://youtu.be/JIb6fS1gXtg

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Supporter Q&A #187 Dec 24, 2021

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Here's the Supporter Q&A from December 23rd, 2021. 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!

00:07 Rotating a consumer-grade CRT for TATE mode

05:55 Is the part shortage affecting capacitors? Do AV receivers add lag?

09:55 Updating a TINK without Windows?

13:28 CRT brightness / HD Retrovision RCA / Couplers / RGB CRT Mod

19:57 Dreamcast multi-output setup

28:15 Would multiple scalers in the same setup have any advantage?

32:03 HDMI to Composite Video for movie watching

34:24 Akura not outputting via HDMI

Weekly Roundup #284 Dec 22, 2021

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More info & link to audio-only version: http://retrorgb.com/week284.html

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00:00 Welcome

00:20 A quick look at the Vectrex and PiTrex: https://www.retrorgb.com/a-quick-look-at-the-vectrex-and-pitrex.html

01:43 Reverse Engineered Game Gear Motherboard: https://www.retrorgb.com/reverse-engineered-game-gear-motherboard.html

06:41 Virtual Boy Homebrew Racer: https://www.retrorgb.com/elevated-speed-virtual-boy-preview.html

09:25 RetroBit GC Component Cables: https://www.retrorgb.com/retrobit-gamecube-component-video-cables.html

12:48 Bulk Slash Translation: https://www.retrorgb.com/bulk-slash-full-english-translation.html

17:09 Open Source CRT Chassis: https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-open-source-crt-chassis-creator.html

20:40 RetroTINK 5x v2.0 firmware with new OSD: https://www.retrorgb.com/retrotink-5x-v2-firmware-update.html

Interview with Open Source CRT Chassis Creator Dec 20, 2021

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I recently had the pleasure of talking with Thomas Daede, the creator of an open-source CRT chassis. This project aims to replace the current aging circuitry that drives CRT TV's and arcade machines, with more modern components that allow for more control and flexibility. While the project isn't ready for public testing, Thomas has made some pretty incredible progress so far and this has potential to completely breath new life into older CRT's. If you're a CRT-expert and have experience in high-voltage electronics design, please check out the Github link and see if you can contribute:

Github: https://github.com/tdaede/td-crt
Follow Thomas: https://twitter.com/enginetankard
Demo of it in action: https://vimeo.com/591387422

This is also available as a video, links here: https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-open-source-crt-chassis-creator.html

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Thomas also mentioned some of the resources he used to get started and I wanted to share them here:
TV: https://www.repairfaq.org/sam/tvfaq.htm
Monitor: https://www.repairfaq.org/sam/monfaq.htm
Deflection: https://www.repairfaq.org/sam/deflfaq.htm
CRT Tube: https://www.repairfaq.org/sam/crtfaq.htm

Supporter Q&A #186 Dec 17, 2021

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Here's the Supporter Q&A from December 16th, 2021. 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):

00:13 Send component video to two displays: http://bit.ly/gcompsw

04:45 Follow-up on Extron Crosspoint conversation from last week.

05:29 Wii Dual? Wii through RT5x? https://amzn.to/3sa7TYp

09:10 Capturing from DS & 3DS

12:43 Dreamcast through 20L5: https://www.retrorgb.com/dreamcast.html / 129x Dual: https://www.retrorgb.com/dual-input-scart-vga-card-for-sony-l-series-pvms.html

17:55 Damage from alcohol on plastics?

19:42 H/V sync box with crosspoint?: https://www.retrorgb.com/time-harvest-picture-adjust-box.html

22:03 Why does 480i look better on a CRT? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interlaced_video

28:27 SMD vs through hole / 5.6k pullups on Genesis bypasses: https://www.retrorgb.com/fix-for-all-rgb-bypassed-sega-genesis.html

31:33 Xbox Series S on a composite-only CRT? If you want to experiment, here’s a VERY LAGGY device, but might be fun: https://amzn.to/3yxFkFw

33:37 Three simultaneous Dreamcast outputs?

36:10 CRT brightness issues?

Weekly Roundup #283 Dec 15, 2021

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More info & link to audio-only version: http://retrorgb.com/week283.html

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00:00 Hoodies: https://retrorgb.link/tshirts

02:04 How to use ROM hacks: https://www.retrorgb.com/fun-gb-gbc-rom-hacks-and-how-to-apply-them-online.html

04:51 Analogue Pocket Pre-Orders: https://www.retrorgb.com/analogue-pocket-new-pre-orders-on-dec-14th.html

07:32 Analogue Pocket Reviews: https://www.retrorgb.com/analogue-pocket-reviewed.html

11:27 Recalbox RGB Dual: https://www.retrorgb.com/recalbox-rgb-dual-kickstarter.html

15:06 Doom 32x Resurrection v1.5: https://www.retrorgb.com/doom-32x-resurrection-v15-update.html

16:59 N64d MiSTer CRT Filters: https://www.retrorgb.com/n64-digital-firmware-update-brings-mister-scanline-filter-sharing.html

20:03 Interview with Steve from Retro Tech: https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-steve-from-retro-tech.html

22:43 Windjammers 2 Release Date: https://www.retrorgb.com/windjammers-2-releases-on-january-20th.html

Interview with Steve from Retro Tech Dec 13, 2021

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After over two years of delays, I was finally able to go visit Steve from Retro Tech USA. His YouTube channel has been the place to go for CRT repair and calibration tips, plus he's recently brought his knowledge to many episodes of the Zez Retro podcast. This podcast was more of a casual conversation than a technical breakdown, but if you've been following either of our channels for awhile, you might enjoy it. This is also available as a video, links here: https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-steve-from-retro-tech.html

Support Steve on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/retrotechUSA
Retro Tech YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwOTvOtoAjiqQx1PCrfmTKw
Check out the Zez Retro Podcast: https://anchor.fm/zezretro

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Supporter Q&A #185 Dec 10, 2021

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Here's the Supporter Q&A from December 10th, 2021. 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 S-Video to Composite for light gun use?

03:36 Where to contribute to the wiki (soon!)?

04:32 Dreamcast cable for RT5x?: https://www.retrorgb.com/dreamcast.html

08:19 Accurate emulation tools

11:39 Finding an original SSDS3: http://bit.ly/ssds3ode / https://retrorgb.link/ssds3pro

13:33 Video game scalers for TV signals / Y cable talk

17:57 Phantom power