Does the above image look like an AMD AM29F032B? Think again! Oh wait, the GQ-4X4 actually identifies it properly. It’s an ST Micro M29F032D TSOP40 chip disguised as an AMD AM29F032B. Genius! Pin compatible so it doesn’t affect me too … Continue reading
Just a little reminder for myself next time I am trying to find the voltages on my SMD capacitors. Back to replacing capacitors I go. Tra-la-la-la-la-li! 🙂… Continue reading
Those long time listeners out there might remember this photo of a hole that was blown in the S-MIX chip on the SNSP-CPU-1CHIP-02 mainboard I had a while back. Well good news, I got a chance to revisit the issue … Continue reading
Thanks to everyone who purchased from McRetro.net! It was an interesting experience, however, selling things isn’t nearly as fun as playing with them. As a result, effective immediately – the shop is closed down and database purged. This won’t affect … Continue reading
Not the capture device we need, but the capture device we deserve. For $25 it doesn’t do a bad job at all and … Continue reading
In this video we replace C59 on the PAL SNES mainboard SNSP-CPU-01. The only noticeable difference between the SNSP-CPU-01 and SNSP-CPU-02 is that … Continue reading
Ever wondered what that green line is? Not everyone has it, just a few of us. This video goes on and on … Continue reading
The Dreamcast Broadband Adapter is one of the most awesome pieces of technology for a Sega Dreamcast system. Not only does it enable you to “download” your GD-ROMs and GD-Rs, it allows you to download your BIOS straight from your … Continue reading
Sega Saturns tend to have one of three power supplies. The very long (above), aka “Type B”…
And the slightly shorter known as “Type C”.
You can mix and match between like types, 110V to 220V and visa versa but … Continue reading
15 positive feedbacks! I guess when you sell things accurately and take lots of photos people aren’t angry. Which reminds me, I can now move onto selling some of the consoles I have now that I’ve received a giant roll … Continue reading
since sometime in the mid-1990s. We are powered by a Raspberry Pi.
