The Domesday Duplicator project has just released revision 4 of the LD Decode software. LD Decode is step two of the Laserdic Ripping Process: First the disc is ripped in real time using the Domesday Duplicator hardware. Then, LD decode takes that pit-perfect rip and turns it into a video file. Each revision has brought […]
Evan Weston just posted a blog entry that chronicled his experience swapping tubes in a Sony PVM monitor. WARNING: Modding or working on CRT’s is extremely dangerous and should only be done by people with the proper skills who understand the risk!!! Unfortunately for us retro-gamers, CRT’s are no longer made and it’s getting increasingly harder to find […]
A new open-source design for a board to assist in RGB-modding TV’s has just been released. WARNING: Modding or working on CRT’s is very dangerous and should only be done by professionals with extreme caution. The general procedure for RGB-modding a TV was to lift the RGBs lines from the On-Screen Display chip, as well as the “blanking” voltage […]
UPDATE: Pre-orders officially opened: https://bennvenn.myshopify.com/products/backlit-gbc-drop-in-lcd-kit-pre-orders BennVenn is at it again, and this time he may just be releasing the definitive solution for playing Game Boy Colors in the dark. On February 1st he officially announced this new mod via Facebook: The new drop in back-lit GBC solution! What do you think? The image size is comparable […]
The most powerful SNES flash cart is getting a “PRO” model via a hardware update soon according to Krikzz via Twitter. Possible new features may include the following:
A collaborative work between Dan Kunz (aka Citrus3000PSI) and Chriz2600, has led to device which will be able to measure display lag on monitors. This device aims to be a simple build that is easy to use and will be able to measure lag at different resolutions, including 480p, 720p, and 1080p. Dan posted this […]
Hot on the heels of 8bitdo and Retro-bit, Brook has announced that they are releasing their own Sega Genesis/Mega Drive bluetooth controller adapter. The difference (besides the size) compared to the competition is that the Brook adapter will also include Turbografx 16/PC Engine support as a stock feature. Price is expected to be set at […]
I’ve just written a new page about the Epoch (or Yeno) Super Cassette Vision. It covers a bit of its story, pictures of the inside as well as its native RGB output. Check it out: https://www.retrorgb.com/epoch-yeno-super-cassette-vision.html
GhettoBillGates has released a DIY package for building your own high-quality arcade rotary controller AKA “spinner” for games like Arkanoid. His design files include the 3D printable case and a parts list of easily obtainable components, with links. It’s USB and emulates a mouse X axis and left-click, perfect for emulators and MiSTer. It will […]
Terraonion has just released SSDS3 firmware revision 1.02 R05, finally fixing the bug where CD audio channels are swapped on the outputs. This bug was originally introduced in last June’s v1.02 firmware and a fix was confirmed and promised by Terraonion back in August of last year – Just about six months ago. No explanation […]
