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Lunchbeat / PICkit 2 - Update (Part 3)

Nix McRetro // 13th August 2015 // Programming, YouTube

We’re getting closer, some components have been installed, still waiting for more to arrive. Here’s hoping they do! Learn more about the Lunchbeat at buranelectrix.com. It’s a is neg-fi groovemachine with 1-bit sounds. As a bonus challenge, we will be programming the Atmel chip with a PICkit programmer… just for... Continue reading

Lunchbeat / PICkit 2 - Programming the PIC18F2550 (Part 2)

Nix McRetro // 5th July 2015 // Programming, YouTube

Learn more about the Lunchbeat at buranelectrix.com. It’s a is neg-fi groovemachine with 1-bit sounds. As a bonus challenge, we will be programming the Atmel chip with a PICkit programmer… just for kicks… in OS X! Continue reading

Return of the McRetro

Nix McRetro // 4th July 2015 // News, YouTube

Geez! I sure have been absent as of late - I guess my non-internet life gets in the way at times! I’ll do my best to bring this channel up to speed in the next few months. I’ve definitely got more videos in the pipeline, so sit down, kick your... Continue reading

Lunchbeat / PICkit 2 - PCB Arrival (Part 1)

Nix McRetro // 16th February 2015 // Programming, YouTube

Learn more about the Lunchbeat at buranelectrix.com. It’s a is neg-fi groovemachine with 1-bit sounds. As a bonus challenge, we program the Atmel chip with a PICkit programmer… just for kicks… in OS X! I think this is a nine parter and we’ll be cranking out the videos over the... Continue reading

Sega Genesis Activator Disassembly

Nix McRetro // 29th January 2015 // Repairs, Sega, YouTube

We didn’t see this one over in Europe/Australia or Japan for that matter. The Sega Activator developed by Sega of America. Here we have a look at the innards of what makes it tick. See anything you recognise? Pipe up if you do in comments! Continue reading