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Reverse Engineering the Retron 77

A Github project has been started to reverse engineer Hyperkin’s Retron 77.  This is for the purpose of jailbreaking, so different versions of Stella can be used, as well as potential compatibility fixes: https://github.com/stella-emu/stella/wiki/Retron-77   …and speaking of compatibility, users are already maintaining a list of compatible games on Google Docs: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lzJdxHuRL9I-EdJ0f1abb2a9Gv46qLj-gmAj-PSBbN0/edit#gid=0   #retron77, #hyperkin, […]

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PCE “Dummy” HU Card

Someone just uploaded a 3D print design for a TG-16/PCE “dummy” card;  A simple piece of plastic that sits in the cartridge slot to prevent dust from getting in while using other devices.  As long as the card is thin enough that it doesn’t put too much pressure on the pins, I think it’s a […]

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SyncBaby SNES DSUB adapter

There’s a new device for the SNES available that plugs directly into the multi-out and offers an RGBHV output via a DSUB connector.  I’m careful to not use the word VGA though, as it’s still a 15Khz RGB signal and no 480p/VGA conversion is done.  There seems to be an LM1881 “sync stripper” inside, but I’m […]

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SNES AV Breakout Adapter

RGB32E just showed off another one of his breakout adapters, this time for the SNES!  There are just so many uses for this thing and I hope he plans on selling at least a few!  BOM and gerbers will be available on OSHPark soon: My #SNES AV Breakout adapter. Equivalent to my #AtariJaguar AV Breakout. […]