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Phantasy Star IV on the XRGB-mini Framemeister

Nix McRetro // 6th May 2013 // Gaming, Sega, YouTube

What you see is what you get. Phantasy Star IV running through the XRGB-mini Framemeister. By this point I had finally sorted out the RGB21 versus EuroSCART adapter wiring and the various Mega Drive sync experiments, so this is less of a technical test and more of a chance to... Continue reading

Sega Saturn Model 2 Modchip Installation: 0014 Configuration

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

Here’s a Japanese Model 2 Saturn that needed a modchip, so I went ahead and installed one. This particular console and modchip combination uses the 0014 configuration. The important word there is particular. Model 2 Saturns were produced with different CD-drive boards and controller arrangements, and modchip installation details vary... Continue reading

Sophia Systems Sega Saturn Programming Box: Capacitor Restoration Complete

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

The final backordered capacitors are installed and Sophia is reassembled. The capacitor restoration was completed on 28 April 2013. The earlier A-Bus recap had not noticeably changed the fault. Replacing the mainboard capacitors was the breakthrough, and completing the remaining capacitor work has now brought that phase of the restoration... 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. Well… Maybe not quite yet. Apple introduced the IIc in 1984 as a compact version of the Apple II idea. Rather than relying on the... 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