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Supporter Q&A #159 Jun 04, 2021

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Here's the Supporter-only Q&A from June 3rd, 2021. All comments and questions are fielded through the supporter service Q&A page. 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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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Hello everyone!
00:05 1440p on a CRT Monitor
02:11 What's a good ROM dumper?
03:49 PS2 HDD Bracket
05:37 The best way to scale 480p consoles to 1080p
11:33 Testing sync voltage on a BNC to SCART cable
14:21 PS2 sync issues with Guncon games
17:58 Clarification on GPL and affiliate links
19:31 N64 S-Video Cable
Europe Seller (PAL Cable): https://classicgamestore.ch/n64-s-video-kabel?sPartner=RetroRGB
US Seller (NTSC Cable): https://insurrectionindustries.com/product/nintendo-s-video/
20:32 Would you like to interview (insert awesome person's name here). Spoiler: Yes.
23:03 SCART csync / cvbs as sync cable explanation
29:23 HDMI modded consoles through a scaler.
31:44 Xbox through RT5x, or Xbox HDMI direct?
33:42 Dreamcast SCART cable questions
36:13 How much Latency is too much Latency?
43:24 Gambit screwdrivers / Replacement disc drives
46:08 Will 720p work through the VGA to SCART converter?
47:52 Dreamcast VGA to YPbPr through GBS-C
49:43 Power cable clarification.
51:48 N64 Cable Sync, HD Retrovisions are RGB to Component

Weekly Roundup #256 Jun 02, 2021

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More info & link to video version: http://retrorgb.com/week256.html

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00:00 Welcome!

00:24 Zook Hero 6 (Mega Man?): https://www.retrorgb.com/zook-hero-z-mega-man-bootlegs.html

01:51 RetroTINK 5x Firmware Update: https://www.retrorgb.com/retrotink-5x-v12-firmware-update-released.html

08:48 Jaguar GameDrive Stock Status: https://www.retrorgb.com/jaguar-gamedrive-status-updates-spring-2021.html

10:41 HDMI SSDS3 + SGX: https://www.retrorgb.com/terraonion-announces-hdmi-ssds3.html

16:53 New Retro System Announced: C256 Foenix Gen X: https://www.retrorgb.com/new-retro-system-announced-c256-foenix-gen-x.html

21:09 Super Famicom Transparent Shells: https://www.retrorgb.com/super-famicom-transparent-case-pre-orders.html

23:50 Giveaway & Podcast with Roarke: https://www.retrorgb.com/roarke-live-from-the-hospital-podcast.html
Comment "giveaway" here to enter to win the NES controller: https://youtu.be/m-MNMrVvIoI

26:50 Wonderswan Battery Pack: https://www.retrorgb.com/wonderswan-battery-pack-pre-order.html

28:58 GBADVI Open Source Kit: https://www.retrorgb.com/gbadvi-by-gamebox-systems.html

Roarke: Live from the Hospital May 30, 2021

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Roarke, friend and fellow creator in the retro gaming scene was recently in a horrific car accident, that's left him in the hospital for over a month. In true bad-ass fashion, he's been recovering and is able to stand...even though there was talk of amputation, or him not making it at all. I wanted to livestream with him to hear his story, catch up and see what's next!

GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/839a8ef5
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Roarke84694999
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roarkesretrocorner
Webstore (clearly closed until recovery ;p): https://www.roarkesretrocorner.com/

More info and a link to the video version of the interview are in the main post: https://www.retrorgb.com/roarke-live-from-the-hospital-podcast.html

Also, if you'd like to hear more about Roarke's work, check out a previous interview we did a few years ago: https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/e118mc3

Supporter Q&A #158 May 28, 2021

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Here's the Supporter-only Q&A from May 28th, 2021. All comments and questions are fielded through the supporter service Q&A page. 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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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Q&A's now on Podcast services

00:59 Will a SNES dejitter mod reset phase each time you boot?

02:30 CRT geometry ponderings

05:20 Neo Geo MV1C questions

10:04 CRT RGB mod follow up / light gun emulation

13:35 Dreamcast VMU's

14:37 GameCube HDMI + Component Video digital-to-digital plug and play:

Links to Prism & the brace: https://www.retrorgb.com/gcvideo-support-brace.html

HDMI to Component Converters: https://www.amazon.com/shop/retrorgb?listId=IP72N6BL06SV

HDMI Splitters: https://www.amazon.com/shop/retrorgb?listId=2IUZDPTUCALQJ

17:57 LaserDiscs on the RT5x

21:34 N64 on 1280x1024 monitor

26:27 Make sure to add a 470 ohm resistor on the OUTPUT of an Extron Crosspoint, when going into a SCART device.

32:27 N64 3rd party expansion packs?

35:25 S-Video from an RGB setup? Power conditioner: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00009RA60?ref=exp_retrorgb_dp_vv_d

38:58 How to test audio lag?

42:30 Datapath E1s Capture Equipment:

Capture Card: https://ebay.to/2Ubo3wI

Audio Extractor: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086TX79VL?ref=exp_retrorgb_dp_vv_d

HDMI to DVI cable: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004S4R5CK?tag=onamzretrorgb-20

Optical Audio Capture Box: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Q4WQ7XW?ref=exp_retrorgb_dp_vv_d

45:18 What's the 1st RGB monitor? Sync from a MiSTer.

48:10 Japanese consoles with US power.

50:29 Do you need to ground the metal shield in cables?

52:14 Power limits of PS1 with accessories.

54:01 1400p through DAC / Affiliate Links / Mike's VGA2SCART vs the other one.

01:02:47 How to explain SCART to newcomers (hit subscribe ;p)

01:05:37 1st step for making your own cables.

1:07:32 Sinden light gun on more consoles

1:08:47 Power brick, internal + Modern replacements: https://www.retrorgb.com/quality-psus-for-classic-consoles.html

Weekly Roundup #255 May 26, 2021

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More info & link to video version: http://retrorgb.com/week255.html

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

00:00 Welcome!

01:24 RetroTINK5x Vertical Stand: https://www.retrorgb.com/retrotink-5x-vertical-stand-from-retrofrog.html

03:51 FPGA-Based YM2612 Replacement: https://www.retrorgb.com/fpga-based-ym2612-replacement.html

06:14 Wily Wars Official Release: https://www.retrorgb.com/mega-man-wily-wars-official-sega-genesis-release.html

09:39 Open Source Discussion: https://www.retrorgb.com/open-source-roundtable-discussion.html

12:00 SNES Smoke Transparent Shells: https://www.retrorgb.com/snes-smoke-transparent-shells.html

14:58 XStation Browser Support: https://www.retrorgb.com/xstation-firmware-update-adds-folder-browsing.html

16:58 Open Source ISA Video Card: https://www.retrorgb.com/graphics-gremlin-open-source-mda-cga-isa-video-card.html

19:29 MSX2 Metal Gear Ported to Amiga: https://www.retrorgb.com/msx2-metal-gear-ported-to-amiga.html

21:02 Halo Graphics Fix: https://www.retrorgb.com/halo-combat-evolved-classic-graphics-in-mcc-gets-fixed.html

Open Source Roundtable Discussion May 23, 2021

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Today, I’m joined by René from db Electronics, Tianfeng and Rattboi to discuss the implementations and uses of open source hardware and software. All of us are huge fans of open source and have participated (and created) many open projects in the scene. While most of our discussion will be focused on the positivity of open source, we’ll also be addressing some of the misconceptions and more complicated topics of what’s “open”, what’s “freeware” and what’s theft.

https://twitter.com/db_himself
https://twitter.com/Tian_Feng44
https://twitter.com/rattboi

This podcast is also available as a video. More information in the main post: https://www.retrorgb.com/open-source-roundtable-discussion.html

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Supporter Q&A #157 May 23, 2021

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Here's the Supporter-only Q&A from May 20th, 2021. All comments and questions are fielded through the supporter service Q&A page.

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 This MIGHT be available on podcast services!?!?
00:55 OSSC Profiles not saving: https://www.retrorgb.com/ossc.html
03:17 Quick chat about 768p plasma
05:01 CRT geometry general questions
08:01 What happened to the downscaling video? 480i-240p downscaling
13:34 Bob vs RetroRGB clarification
15:10 Do AVR's add lag?
16:34 Preserving audio equipment via FPGA
20:06 Can you use a PS1 RGB SCART cable on a PS2?
21:43 RetroTINK 5x with PAL consoles
24:39 Why do scalers not have dual HDMI? RT5x questions.
28:42 HDMI to component / Why no HDMI to composite: https://www.amazon.com/shop/retrorgb?listId=IP72N6BL06SV
31:31 Main power killswitch?
34:03 Best upgrade path from an NES Classic.
37:52 Is HDMI the future for CRT Gaming?
41:59 S-Video 4x2 switch, basic CRT calibration.
44:24 Downscaling a zoom call / Link to my old band (you can download it for free, but all music is copyrighted and not for use without permission):
https://open.spotify.com/album/3BLGRZ2ZPMVzw1HbmihOiH
https://mega.nz/file/d5sxGDLa#920H6l2l0yc8wubbwgtHwwE1iSyKEPeUCiZuN_3s3c8
47:30 How to determine what region a signal is: NTSC/PAL/SECAM
49:13 Improve PS1 games through a PS3
51:20 Tips for CPS2 issues with A+B board
52:43 Replacement batteries for controllers
54:03 I installed a capacitor backwards, now what?
55:43 480p HDMI to component, into the RT5x

RetroRGB Weekly Roundup #254 May 19, 2021

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RetroRGB Weekly Roundup #254, May 19th, 2021. Links to everything discussed are in the video description. Here's the main page for reference: http://retrorgb.com/week254.html

T-Shirts: https://www.retrorgb.com/store.html

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

FPGA Developer Robert Peip aka FPGAzumSpass May 15, 2021

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I recently had the pleasure of speaking with MiSTer / FPGA developer Robert Peip aka FPGAzumSpass. Robert's the creator of the MiSTer Game Boy Advance and Lynx cores, plus has contributed savestates to the Game Boy and NES cores! I've been a fan of his work since he first made an appearance in the MiSTer scene and I'm proud to be one of his Patreon supporters! &nbsp

Support Robert's work here: https://www.patreon.com/FPGAzumSpass/

FPGAzumSpass Twitter: https://twitter.com/AzumFpg

&nbsp This interview is also available as a video. More info and MiSTer-related links here: https://www.retrorgb.com/interview-with-fpga-developer-robert-peip-aka-fpgazumspass.html &nbsp 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 &nbsp T-Shirts: https://www.retrorgb.com/store.html &nbsp All equipment used to shoot this video can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/retrorgb

RetroRGB Weekly Roundup #253 May 12, 2021

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RetroRGB Weekly Roundup #253, May 12th, 2021. Links to everything discussed are in the video description. Here's the main page for reference: http://retrorgb.com/week253.html

T-Shirts: https://www.retrorgb.com/store.html

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

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