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Sony PlayStation 1 Modchip Program Attempt with a PIC12C508A

Nix McRetro // 24th September 2013 // Programming, Sony, YouTube

This wasn’t much of a success. I believe there were some differences between the PIC12C508s and PC12C508As. If anyone could point out what would be different that would be swell - I’m not a datasheet wizard and if it doesn’t just zap, I try again a few different ways. Sadly... Continue reading

SNES Spray Painting - When Retrobright isn't an Option (Part 1)

Nix McRetro // 24th September 2013 // Hacks, Nintendo, Repairs

Well, the case was as brittle as could be, even when cleaning this one with soap and water I had some bits cracking at the rear vents and the sides. Let’s cover up that awful yellowing and cracking with good old vinyl spray paint. We’re actually spray painting two Super... Continue reading

Aiwa CSD-EX80 vs Aiwa Mega-CD Cosmetic Overview

Nix McRetro // 23rd September 2013 // Repairs, Sega, YouTube

They look like me like they were separated at birth! An initial look at the internals is promising too. Looks like we’ve found our donor boom box to fix up bit and pieces from the other two. Continue reading

Super Nintendo (Serial: UP12144537) Capacitor Replacement

Nix McRetro // 23rd September 2013 // Nintendo, Repairs, YouTube

Replacing capacitors like-for-like with their canned brethren. No long legs here, that should make some of the purists happy! Overall it looks pretty good and is quite easy to do if you pick the wrong case size when ordering (one size smaller). It’s amazing how fast technology can advance and... Continue reading

Removing a SNES Cartridge Battery and TSOP40 to DIP36 Adapter

Nix McRetro // 23rd September 2013 // Nintendo, Repairs, YouTube

Wow, two videos where I fail to solder a battery holder on a SNES cartridge. The next one will be a success - I promise or your money back! Also, we touch on the TSOP adapter used in one of my previous video - loss of continuity there, apologies. Continue reading