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Sophia Systems Sega Saturn Programming Box: Final Repairs

Nix McRetro // 5th May 2013 // Repairs, Sega, YouTube

The final capacitors are installed and the unit reassembled. Restoration completed 28th of April 2013. Here’s to another 20 years! Isn’t she lovely? More photos in the Photo Gallery. Continue reading

Apple IIc Internal Quick Look

Nix McRetro // 28th April 2013 // Apple, YouTube

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

Nix McRetro // 23rd April 2013 // Guides, Repairs, YouTube

A quick and easy repair/upgrade to my nixie clock. I hate NiCad batteries with a passion. Join me as I install a nice peaceful NiMH battery in place of it. Enjoy the back of my hand for half the video while I block what I am doing due to bad... Continue reading

Sega Saturn Sophia Programming Box Mainboard Repairs

Nix McRetro // 6th April 2013 // Devkit, Repairs, Sega

I’ve replaced most of the capacitors on the mainboard and this video is the result. Needless to say, the result is very promising. There are still some more to replace on the mainboard. The Hakko 808 works wonders on these old boards. After all the work sunk into this unit... Continue reading

DreamShell 4.0.0 RC1 - Boot Attempt

Nix McRetro // 6th April 2013 // Hacks, Sega, YouTube

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 if that works any better in an upcoming video. Stay tuned! :) Continue reading