What you see is what you get, the XRGB-mini Framemeister sure is a good piece of hardware. Unfortunately, I have since sold it … Continue reading
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Sega Saturn Model 2 Modchip Installation (Deck 0014)
Here’s a Japanese Saturn that needed a modchip, so I went ahead and installed one. It was a 0014 type of CD … Continue reading
Sophia Systems Sega Saturn Programming Box: Final Repairs
The final capacitors are installed and the unit reassembled. Restoration completed 28th of April 2013. Here’s to another 20 years!
Apple IIc Internal Quick Look
Hop aboard for a very quick look inside an old Apple IIc. Sure does look antique! Better off in a museum than on a shelf.… Continue reading
Nixie Clock 3.6V NiCad Battery Replacement NiMH Upgrade
A quick and easy repair/upgrade to my nixie clock. I hate NiCad batteries with a passion. Join me as I install a … Continue reading
Sega Saturn Sophia Programming Box Mainboard Repairs
I’ve replaced most of the capacitors on the mainboard and this video is the result. Needless to say, the result is very … Continue reading
DreamShell 4.0.0 RC1 – Boot Attempt
Some progress, but it seems to be quite unpredictable. I’ve ordered another SD card and a different DreamShell adapter. We’ll have to wait and see … Continue reading
Sega Saturn Sophia – A-Bus Capacitor Replacement
The lovely Sophia is getting some new capacitors on her A-Bus board today. Sadly did not seem to improve her health. Next stop … Continue reading
Good Cap, Bad Cap: Comparision of Failed Capacitors
Here’s a great learning video on the difference between a brand new capacitor and a damaged, expanded capacitor.… Continue reading
Desoldering with the Hakko 808: Removing a Bad Capacitor
Introducing the incredible Hakko 808 desoldering gun. This thing is amazing. I’ll never desolder with braid again! (Well… unless it is … Continue reading
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