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Sony PlayStation Modchip Programming Failure with a PIC12C508A

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

This wasn’t much of a success. I suspected differences between the PIC12C508 and PIC12C508A. If anyone could point out what would be different, that would be swell. I’m not a datasheet wizard, and if something doesn’t just zap, I tend to try again a few different ways. Sadly, all resulted... Continue reading

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

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

Well, the case was as brittle as could be. Even cleaning this particular Super Nintendo with soap and water resulted in pieces cracking around the rear vents and sides. With the plastic already looking rather awful, I decided it might be time for something a little different. Rather than try... Continue reading

Aiwa CSD-EX80 vs Aiwa Mega-CD CSD-GM1: Donor Comparison

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

They look to me like they were separated at birth! An initial look at the internals is promising too. Looks like we’ve found our donor boombox to fix up bits and pieces from the other two. This is the Aiwa CSD-EX80 alongside the boombox section of the Aiwa Mega-CD CSD-GM1.... Continue reading

Super Nintendo (Serial: UP12144537) Capacitor Replacement

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

Another weekend, another Super Nintendo! Well, technically it’s Monday, but I’ve taken a couple of days off work, so that counts for something. This particular SNES, serial UP12144537, has put me in a bit of a difficult position. I originally bought it for spare parts, mainly the reset switch and... Continue reading

Removing a SNES Cartridge Battery and TSOP40 to DIP36 Adapter

Nix McRetro // 23rd September 2013 // Categories: 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 TSOP40-to-DIP36 adapter used in one of my previous videos - loss of continuity there, apologies. After... Continue reading