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Super Nintendo SuperCIC and Recapacitorisation

Nix McRetro // 12th December 2020 // Categories: Nintendo, Repairs, YouTube

Recapacitorisation is the future of the end of all technology. As we fall deeper into the world of multi-layer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs), I like to think we lose a little part of our hearts. It’s probably for the better, those hearts were getting old anyway! ❤️ This is the second-last... Continue reading

Super Nintendo 1CHIP with No Sound - Part 3 Bypassing S-MIX Chip

Nix McRetro // 25th November 2020 // Categories: Hacks, Nintendo, Repairs

You know what? Just forget it, S-MIX. You’re out of the equation now! I’ve been trying to get the sound working on this Super Nintendo 1CHIP motherboard. The capacitors have already been replaced, but the console still isn’t producing any audio. I encountered something similar on another 1CHIP board years... Continue reading

Super Nintendo 1CHIP with No Sound - Part 2 Final Capacitors

Nix McRetro // 25th October 2020 // Categories: Nintendo, Repairs, YouTube

The final capacitors enter the scene and will determine whether we have succeeded or failed… Watch on to see the horrors. It’s just about spooky Halloween time, but hopefully there won’t be any trouble. Spoiler: the recap did not bring the sound back. I still haven’t found what’s causing the... Continue reading

Super Nintendo 1CHIP with No Sound - Part 1 Capacitor Replacement

Nix McRetro // 4th October 2020 // Categories: Nintendo, Repairs, YouTube

Today we’re sneaking around inside a Super Nintendo. This one appears to be a PAL 1CHIP unit and we’re going to replace capacitors… because that’s what the cool thing is to do. Don’t get me wrong, being a sheep isn’t so bad when everyone is eating beef! Unfortunately, this Super... Continue reading

Xbox OG 24" Super IDE PATA Cable Folding and Routing

Nix McRetro // 27th September 2020 // Categories: Guides, Microsoft, YouTube

These things are supposed to be limited to 18 inches. I had no issues in my testing at 24 inches, but that’s still beyond the normal cable limit. Your mileage may vary! The 80-conductor cable still uses 40-pin connectors; the extra 40 wires are grounds between the signal wires, helping... Continue reading