RetroRGB

By RetroRGBTechnology

RetroRGB episodes

June 11, 2021 Supporter Q&A #160
Here's the Supporter-only Q&A from June 10th, 2021. All comments and questions are fielded through the supporter service Q&A page.   Please consider supporting this channel via monthly support services, tips, or even just by using our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy anyway, at no extra cost to you: https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html
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TIMESTAMPS (please assume all links are affiliate links):
00:00 iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/retrorgb/id1566121440
00:59 480p - 1080p Scaling Questions:
mClassic:  https://amzn.to/3iDQx18
RT5x:  https://www.retrorgb.com/?s=retrotink+5x
GBS-C:  https://www.retrorgb.com/gbs-control-installation-overview.html
PS2 Component Video:  https://castlemaniagames.com/products/hd-retrovision-ps2-3?ref=w9_zngec1o_
Xbox Solutions:  https://www.retrorgb.com/xbox.html
06:51 Lazy copy & pasting callout :)
07:37 Nintendo Switch USB Hubs
09:59 More affiliate link discussions.
13:04 Framemeister use / Shielded composite cables / low-production Q&A's on purpose
17:59 Is there value in internal PSU mods?
22:47 RT5x for HDMI-modded consoles? 480p scanlines?
26:00 French NES / Fake RGB
28:16 Power on at the console, or the power strip?:  https://www.amazon.com/shop/retrorgb?listId=1BIIRNU70ADRR
31:02 The best unmodded N64 solution?:  https://www.retrorgb.com/retrotink2x.html
33:39 Sharper Game Boy Output / HDMI to Component:  https://www.amazon.com/shop/retrorgb?listId=IP72N6BL06SV
39 min
June 09, 2021 Weekly Roundup #257
More info & link to video version: http://retrorgb.com/week257.html
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00:00 iTunes is back!?!?
01:18 USB2DB15 AIO: https://www.retrorgb.com/usb2db15-2-0-all-in-one.html
03:07 MiSTer Discord Stage Events: https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-fpga-stage-events-launched.html
04:11 Taito Egret Mini: https://www.retrorgb.com/taito-egret-ii-mini-announced.html
06:24 RetroTINK 5x Firmware Update: https://www.retrorgb.com/retrotink-5x-firmware-update-v1-24.html
11:19 Getting Started - Cables: https://www.retrorgb.com/choosing-the-right-cable-for-your-classic-console.html
16:56 GBA IPS + CVBS: https://www.retrorgb.com/gba-ips-tv-out.html
19:43 GG Carts on SMS: https://www.retrorgb.com/gear-master-announced-game-gear-cartridges-on-sms.html
24:54 Giveaway for Roarke’s NES Controller: https://gofund.me/839a8ef5
https://www.retrorgb.com/roarke-live-from-the-hospital-podcast.html
28 min
June 04, 2021 Supporter Q&A #159
Here's the Supporter-only Q&A from June 3rd, 2021. All comments and questions are fielded through the supporter service Q&A page.   Please consider supporting this channel via monthly support services, tips, or even just by using our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy anyway, at no extra cost to you: https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Hello everyone!
00:05 1440p on a CRT Monitor
02:11 What's a good ROM dumper?
03:49 PS2 HDD Bracket
05:37 The best way to scale 480p consoles to 1080p
11:33 Testing sync voltage on a BNC to SCART cable
14:21 PS2 sync issues with Guncon games
17:58 Clarification on GPL and affiliate links
19:31 N64 S-Video Cable
Europe Seller (PAL Cable):  https://classicgamestore.ch/n64-s-video-kabel?sPartner=RetroRGB
US Seller (NTSC Cable):  https://insurrectionindustries.com/product/nintendo-s-video/
20:32 Would you like to interview (insert awesome person's name here). Spoiler: Yes.
23:03 SCART csync / cvbs as sync cable explanation
29:23 HDMI modded consoles through a scaler.
31:44 Xbox through RT5x, or Xbox HDMI direct?
33:42 Dreamcast SCART cable questions
36:13 How much Latency is too much Latency?
43:24 Gambit screwdrivers / Replacement disc drives
46:08 Will 720p work through the VGA to SCART converter?
47:52 Dreamcast VGA to YPbPr through GBS-C
49:43 Power cable clarification.
51:48  N64 Cable Sync, HD Retrovisions are RGB to Component
56 min
June 02, 2021 Weekly Roundup #256
More info & link to video version: http://retrorgb.com/week256.html
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00:00 Welcome!
00:24 Zook Hero 6 (Mega Man?): https://www.retrorgb.com/zook-hero-z-mega-man-bootlegs.html
01:51 RetroTINK 5x Firmware Update: https://www.retrorgb.com/retrotink-5x-v12-firmware-update-released.html
08:48 Jaguar GameDrive Stock Status: https://www.retrorgb.com/jaguar-gamedrive-status-updates-spring-2021.html
10:41 HDMI SSDS3 + SGX: https://www.retrorgb.com/terraonion-announces-hdmi-ssds3.html
16:53 New Retro System Announced: C256 Foenix Gen X: https://www.retrorgb.com/new-retro-system-announced-c256-foenix-gen-x.html
21:09 Super Famicom Transparent Shells: https://www.retrorgb.com/super-famicom-transparent-case-pre-orders.html
23:50 Giveaway & Podcast with Roarke: https://www.retrorgb.com/roarke-live-from-the-hospital-podcast.html
Comment "giveaway" here to enter to win the NES controller: https://youtu.be/m-MNMrVvIoI
26:50 Wonderswan Battery Pack: https://www.retrorgb.com/wonderswan-battery-pack-pre-order.html
28:58 GBADVI Open Source Kit: https://www.retrorgb.com/gbadvi-by-gamebox-systems.html
32 min
May 30, 2021 Roarke: Live from the Hospital
Roarke, friend and fellow creator in the retro gaming scene was recently in a horrific car accident, that's left him in the hospital for over a month. In true bad-ass fashion, he's been recovering and is able to stand...even though there was talk of amputation, or him not making it at all. I wanted to livestream with him to hear his story, catch up and see what's next!
GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/839a8ef5
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Roarke84694999
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/roarkesretrocorner
Webstore (clearly closed until recovery ;p):  https://www.roarkesretrocorner.com/
More info and a link to the video version of the interview are in the main post: https://www.retrorgb.com/roarke-live-from-the-hospital-podcast.html
Also, if you'd like to hear more about Roarke's work, check out a previous interview we did a few years ago: https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/e118mc3
1 hr 5 min
May 28, 2021 Supporter Q&A #158
Here's the Supporter-only Q&A from May 28th, 2021. All comments and questions are fielded through the supporter service Q&A page.   Please consider supporting this channel via monthly support services, tips, or even just by using our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy anyway, at no extra cost to you: https://www.retrorgb.com/support.html
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Q&A's now on Podcast services
00:59 Will a SNES dejitter mod reset phase each time you boot?
02:30 CRT geometry ponderings
05:20 Neo Geo MV1C questions
10:04 CRT RGB mod follow up / light gun emulation
13:35 Dreamcast VMU's
14:37 GameCube HDMI + Component Video digital-to-digital plug and play:
Links to Prism & the brace:  https://www.retrorgb.com/gcvideo-support-brace.html
HDMI to Component Converters:  https://www.amazon.com/shop/retrorgb?listId=IP72N6BL06SV
HDMI Splitters:  https://www.amazon.com/shop/retrorgb?listId=2IUZDPTUCALQJ
17:57 LaserDiscs on the RT5x
21:34 N64 on 1280x1024 monitor
26:27 Make sure to add a 470 ohm resistor on the OUTPUT of an Extron Crosspoint, when going into a SCART device.
32:27 N64 3rd party expansion packs?
35:25 S-Video from an RGB setup? Power conditioner:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00009RA60?ref=exp_retrorgb_dp_vv_d
38:58 How to test audio lag?
42:30 Datapath E1s Capture Equipment:
Capture Card:  https://ebay.to/2Ubo3wI
Audio Extractor:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086TX79VL?ref=exp_retrorgb_dp_vv_d
HDMI to DVI cable:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004S4R5CK?tag=onamzretrorgb-20
Optical Audio Capture Box:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Q4WQ7XW?ref=exp_retrorgb_dp_vv_d
45:18 What's the 1st RGB monitor? Sync from a MiSTer.
48:10 Japanese consoles with US power.
50:29 Do you need to ground the metal shield in cables?
52:14 Power limits of PS1 with accessories.
54:01 1400p through DAC / Affiliate Links / Mike's VGA2SCART vs the other one.
01:02:47 How to explain SCART to newcomers (hit subscribe ;p)
01:05:37 1st step for making your own cables.
1:07:32 Sinden light gun on more consoles
1:08:47 Power brick, internal + Modern replacements:  https://www.retrorgb.com/quality-psus-for-classic-consoles.html
1 hr 17 min
May 26, 2021 Weekly Roundup #255
More info & link to video version: http://retrorgb.com/week255.html
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00:00 Welcome!
01:24 RetroTINK5x Vertical Stand: https://www.retrorgb.com/retrotink-5x-vertical-stand-from-retrofrog.html
03:51 FPGA-Based YM2612 Replacement: https://www.retrorgb.com/fpga-based-ym2612-replacement.html
06:14 Wily Wars Official Release: https://www.retrorgb.com/mega-man-wily-wars-official-sega-genesis-release.html
09:39 Open Source Discussion: https://www.retrorgb.com/open-source-roundtable-discussion.html
12:00 SNES Smoke Transparent Shells: https://www.retrorgb.com/snes-smoke-transparent-shells.html
14:58 XStation Browser Support: https://www.retrorgb.com/xstation-firmware-update-adds-folder-browsing.html
16:58 Open Source ISA Video Card: https://www.retrorgb.com/graphics-gremlin-open-source-mda-cga-isa-video-card.html
19:29 MSX2 Metal Gear Ported to Amiga: https://www.retrorgb.com/msx2-metal-gear-ported-to-amiga.html
21:02 Halo Graphics Fix: https://www.retrorgb.com/halo-combat-evolved-classic-graphics-in-mcc-gets-fixed.html
24 min
May 23, 2021 Open Source Roundtable Discussion
Today, I’m joined by René from db Electronics, Tianfeng and Rattboi to discuss the implementations and uses of open source hardware and software. All of us are huge fans of open source and have participated (and created) many open projects in the scene. While most of our discussion will be focused on the positivity of open source, we’ll also be addressing some of the misconceptions and more complicated topics of what’s “open”, what’s “freeware” and what’s theft.
https://twitter.com/db_himself
https://twitter.com/Tian_Feng44
https://twitter.com/rattboi
This podcast is also available as a video. More information in the main post: https://www.retrorgb.com/open-source-roundtable-discussion.html
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1 hr 57 min
May 23, 2021 Supporter Q&A #157
Here's the Supporter-only Q&A from May 20th, 2021. All comments and questions are fielded through the supporter service Q&A page.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 This MIGHT be available on podcast services!?!?
00:55 OSSC Profiles not saving: https://www.retrorgb.com/ossc.html
03:17 Quick chat about 768p plasma
05:01 CRT geometry general questions
08:01 What happened to the downscaling video? 480i-240p downscaling
13:34 Bob vs RetroRGB clarification
15:10 Do AVR's add lag?
16:34 Preserving audio equipment via FPGA
20:06 Can you use a PS1 RGB SCART cable on a PS2?
21:43 RetroTINK 5x with PAL consoles
24:39 Why do scalers not have dual HDMI? RT5x questions.
28:42 HDMI to component / Why no HDMI to composite: https://www.amazon.com/shop/retrorgb?listId=IP72N6BL06SV
31:31 Main power killswitch?
34:03 Best upgrade path from an NES Classic.
37:52 Is HDMI the future for CRT Gaming?
41:59 S-Video 4x2 switch, basic CRT calibration.
44:24 Downscaling a zoom call / Link to my old band (you can download it for free, but all music is copyrighted and not for use without permission):
https://open.spotify.com/album/3BLGRZ2ZPMVzw1HbmihOiH
https://mega.nz/file/d5sxGDLa#920H6l2l0yc8wubbwgtHwwE1iSyKEPeUCiZuN_3s3c8
47:30 How to determine what region a signal is: NTSC/PAL/SECAM
49:13 Improve PS1 games through a PS3
51:20 Tips for CPS2 issues with A+B board
52:43 Replacement batteries for controllers
54:03 I installed a capacitor backwards, now what?
55:43 480p HDMI to component, into the RT5x
1 hr 1 min
May 19, 2021 RetroRGB Weekly Roundup #254
RetroRGB Weekly Roundup #254, May 19th, 2021.  Links to everything discussed are in the video description. Here's the main page for reference:  http://retrorgb.com/week254.html

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40 min