Turns out, after looking at the datasheet on console5.com for the Mega Drive / Genesis, there’s two sets of VCC and VSS… that explains the random resets… I’ve updated my past posts so no one fries their VRAM – no … Continue reading
Category: Hacks
Configuring an XTIDE / XT-CF-Lite for the Sega TeraDrive
This is quite a long video, some things that just didn’t go the right way caused it to drag on and … Continue reading
ROM Hacking Super Mario World (USA) with MIX4AAE
I had a request for some help on getting this working on a flash cart. So I figured sure, why not! đ
First up we take the Super Mario World (US) ROM which weighs in at 512kB, making it a … Continue reading
Livestream Test… and Failure
The fun starts in 45 minutes, let’s see if I can work out how to configure … Continue reading
Introducing the GQ-4×4 / GQ-4X v4
Well I’m back on the wagon again, my GQ-4X in hand and a spare Mini Pro TL866CS, K150 and Wellon VP-390. Overkill? Very much so. The GQ-4X has just become so familiar I can’t live without it anymore. Dammit! As … Continue reading
Circuit Bending a Sega Mega Drive 2
Here’s a great little infographic on how to circuit bend your Mega Drive (Model 2) or Genesis (Model 2) courtesy of Gijs from gieskes.nl. You sure can get some exciting graphics, maybe I should do another video – if … Continue reading
Creating a Sony PlayStation 1 Modchip
A quick look at the process involved to flash a 12C508 / 12C508A / 12F629 modchip with Mayumi 4 modchip code or even … Continue reading
PSIO for Even Closer to Nearing Completion
They are edging closer and closer by the day. Pre-orders are coming up… So keep your eyes on the PSIO website for more!… Continue reading
Sega Mega Drive II Clock
This is why planning is needed, hopefully, anyone else replicating this will leave out all the extra speed holes. It’s already loaded with Blast … Continue reading
Socketing the Sega Channel Adapter BIOS (Japanese Version)
We needed to remove the chips to dump them, so why not video it? Enjoy! đ… Continue reading
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