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Scanliner Demo on Sega TeraDrive with 15KHz Converter

Nix McRetro // 9th January 2013 // Repairs, Sega, YouTube

Scanlines make the world go round. This was a good test as I got a chance to test out my new VGA scanliner from here. Not only did I get to test that though, for the very first time I got to see Mega Drive mode on the Sega TeraDrives.... Continue reading

My Fifteen Minutes Starts Now!

Nix McRetro // 7th January 2013 // Gaming, YouTube

Without further delay, hurry over to chimerarevo.com to enjoy the first of (hopefully) many reviews! For those who are from a non-Italian speaking background, you might need Google Translate. It was all possible to one of my good YouTube friends (You are all my friends, don’t worry!) MasterControl90. Be sure... Continue reading

Apple Macintosh LC 475 Modifications Overview

Nix McRetro // 5th January 2013 // Apple, YouTube

Here’s an overview of all the different modifications that have been done to my Apple LC 475. Now I just need to load it full of games and we’ll be away. Go team AppleTalk! Continue reading

Apple Macintosh LC 475 Tantalum Capacitor Replacement

Nix McRetro // 4th January 2013 // Apple, Repairs, YouTube

Here’s the process of removing and installing the tantalum capacitors. They sure are a pretty good fit. I’ve used case size D instead of case size C. Size C will work just as good, however, the higher you derate the larger the package size gets it seems. First power on... Continue reading

Apple Macintosh LC 475 Internet Ready

Nix McRetro // 3rd January 2013 // Apple, YouTube

This is on the old Apple Macintosh LC 475 (aka Performa 475) running Mac OS 7.6.1. Works pretty well given the age of the thing, on par with a 486 DX2 66MHz. Even the versions of Netscape are pretty much the same as the 486 Windows versions. I’d definitely recommend... Continue reading