Here’s an interview with the Dreamcast HDMI creator, chriz2600. We talk about his FPGA solution, dual analog and HDMI outputs up to 1080p and other idea’s he’s been working on:   Here’s links to everything we talked about: Dreamcast HDMI Project: Firmware: https://github.com/chriz2600/DreamcastHDMIHardware: https://github.com/citrus3000psi/DCHDMI-Hardware DE10 Nano FPGA Kit: https://amzn.to/2NBh4JR JBC Soldering Station: https://www.welectron.com/JBC-BT-2BWA-Soldering-Station   Sn63/Pb37 is usually eutectic: e.g. https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/chip-quik-inc/SMDSW.020-4OZ/SMDSW.0204OZ-ND/2177060 […]

RedFoxZero just posted a video showing how he cleans the insides of his PVM using non-conductive electronics cleaner.  While I would have discharged the tube first, this is a perfectly safe way to clean your monitors, arcade boards and any other electronics device.  Just make sure it’s fully dried before powering it back on…leaving it in […]

Modology posted a very nice Home Arcade System “HAS” Supergun setup guide for people who’ve never used a Supergun before. A lot of people have the misconception that the power supply connection is difficult, but as you can see at 01:53, it’s very simple and only takes a minute. Consolize your arcade PCBs and start […]

Magic Trashman has released another lightgun microswitch mod, this time for the PS2 Guncon 2. It’s an intricate two-piece 3D printed design that will give a more satisfying click. Install pictures and ordering details at https://imgur.com/a/zWxeK63   #guncon, #microswitch

I posted a write-up about making 3-4 Player Supergun harnesses for Konami arcade game PCBs like TMNT, X-Men, Sunset Riders, etc. I also show how to make stereo audio leads for them. However, if you own a Home Arcade Systems “HAS” Supergun, you can simply add-on the 3-4 player adapter board and a Konami harness. […]

I posted a public Patreon blog of my travels to the USA for the past four weeks, including lots of pictures and details from the IFixMachine Arcade meetup with RetroRGB and the NYC crew. I’m now back in Brazil and ready to RAWK!!  https://www.patreon.com/posts/20151773   #smokemonster, #secondopiniongames, #evanamos, #ifixarcade, #beast1x1, #tastychicken, #cruzlink, #ifixretro, 

Legendary romhacker Pyron has started a Patreon. He’s the god of Sega arcade color restorations. I’m such a huge fan of his restores that I dedicated a root folder to them in the Mega EverDrive Lists. He’s currently hard at work on a huge Street Fighter remaster. Support this god!  https://www.patreon.com/pyronslair  

netpredakonn at Sega-16.com put out a call for help fixing the scoring bug in Zero Wing that prevents it being used in tournaments. Can anyone patch this? “So, I’m part of a group which votes weekly for a shmup to be played by the members and many times a game cannot be played because it […]

The Sentinel Arcade Supergun’s design is finalized and Frank is having PCBs fabricated. I’ll probably have a test unit to run through the paces over the holidays. https://www.arcade-projects.com/forums/index.php?thread/5942-sentinel-supergun-prototype/   #supergun, #sentinal, #smokemonster

Capcom CPS-2 Arcade: http://www.saveyourgames.it now sells the 4-pin harness needed for the new key-writing Darksoft CPS2 Firmware.   #cps2. #darksoft