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Game Gear Capacitor, Backlight Repair and LED Mod

Nix McRetro // 5th May 2012 // Repairs, Sega, YouTube

Above is the replacing of the capacitors on a Game Gear (European Model). The guide I used could once be found here. Above is an attempt to fix up the first Game Gear, that I might have mangled slightly while trying to repair. Now I have learned that slow and... Continue reading

LED Clock Counter Module

Nix McRetro // 5th May 2012 // Sega

Alright, now we are talking technology. Not really relevant to anything Sega… however this little kit itself looked like it was designed in 1981 and marketed by Dick Smith Electronics ever since with no modifications! Look at it go! In other news, the Sega TeraDrive Model 2 has arrived from... Continue reading

New Purchases - 28th April 2012

Nix McRetro // 27th April 2012 // IBM PC, News, Sega

I have picked up a Sega TeraDrive Model 2 that is on the way to me - should be a few weeks yet. I am also still waiting on my Sega Nomad to arrive from the United States. I have my new Canon EOS 600D camera for photos, so I... Continue reading

Sega Saturn External PSU DC-DC Converter Test

Nix McRetro // 23rd April 2012 // Hacks, Repairs, Sega

Finally received the DC-DC step-down converters for the Saturn. Gave them a quick test to make sure they were working alright and they all had power. I’ll be able to wire them into a Saturn with a completely dead internal PSU in the next few weeks. Continue reading

New Camera - Canon EOS 600D

Nix McRetro // 22nd April 2012 // IBM PC, News, Sega

I’ve just ordered a Canon EOS 600D DSLR online. It should arrive in the next week or two. Using this I’ll be able to take decent quality photos of all the items I have purchased. In other news, I am trying to win the bidding on an Amstrad Joystick for... Continue reading