Happy 25th birthday, Game Boy Advance! To celebrate, I am happy to announce the Game Boy Enhance is FINALLY here! The Game Boy Enhance (AGBM) is a circuit-level recreation of the Game Boy Advance. It uses almost all-new components, but still uses the original CPU - it's not emulation!

Lots of #OpenSFC units coming together as I prepare to benchmark various mods on the OpenSFC boards. Building a variety of #SNES and #SuperFamicom builds as I put together a bunch of 1/1/1 test rigs to compare with 😄

Hard part is done, only a few more parts to go.

Sega Mega CD shell scan in progress, @pointerfunction.bsky.social you'll have your work cut out for you.

FOR SALE! Clear Shell SNES - $340 Shipped, USA Only Rebuilt from the ground up using an RGR shell and boards from @starlightk7.bsky.social and @1uprestorations.bsky.social! Has all fixes (stereo balance, vcc rail, sound speed) applied! Comment if interested!

So I paired my #OpenKSK with cosam's main board. It looks great together. As soon as I finish the sub board we can build the whole machine... But need to convince someone talented in 3D modeling to make us a clear shell. Will give free boards for model 🥹 #SegaCD #MegaCD

Making some #OpenSFC controllers tonight for an old friend. His birthday is today 😃 If you're pairing them with a US #SNES then the purple version goes great with the stock colors and buttons. 👀 Awesome combo with a purple OpenSFC as well. 😄

There have been a handful of successful #OpenKSK builds now. If the fragile pads on your board were damaged during recapping, the OpenKSK can help you get a clean repair. Studying the docs & the assembly are also a fun way to learn more about how a CD-ROM works 😄 #SegaCD #MegaCD

A handful of users have reported completing their #OpenSFC builds successfully recently. It's exciting to see more of them come to life. 😄 Each build is teaching us more about problems people may encounter when debugging their build.🙂 #SuperFamicom #SNES

A sample build of the new #OpenFC project has been demonstrated by @1uprestorations.bsky.social Check out their build here: youtu.be/V8x1_Q33Uts?... #Famicom ＃ファミコン

Building a new (and improved!) Famicom in 2026 with the OpenFC Project!

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The #OpenFC project has finally launched. 😄 It is a faithful #OSHW reproduction of the original HVC-CPU-07 Famicom, complete with a composite companion board and a 4-layer design that helps mitigate the notorious jailbars. #Famicom #ファミコン Check out the details here: ko-fi.com/post/OpenFC-...

Another (mostly) new SNES built using @starlightk7.bsky.social OpenSFC project! The purple PCB is probably my favorite color, and translucent shell is a great way to display this project

If you've been holding out for a sweet blue #OpenSFC both @1uprestorations.bsky.social and RetroUpgrades have stock now of the blue PCBs, including the new controller PCBs 😄 #SNES #SuperFamicom

Absolutely floored with the @starlightk7.bsky.social #SuperFamicom boards @fenriswolfretro.bsky.social sent my way. They’re beautiful! The attention to detail, the matching red caps on the bottom, the component output… GOD DAMN! To think I sent the blank PCBs to Fenris as a prank to trigger him…😂

The #OpenSFC controllers have launched 👀 Check out the video feature by @1uprestorations.bsky.social You can get the boards on my Ko-Fi, eBay or at 1up. They will also be available at retroupgrades soon. #SuperFamicom #SNES youtu.be/qigm2QdvjLU

Custom build your own SNES controllers with the OpenSFC project! Install guide and demonstration

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The #OpenSFC controllers are available now for early access for Ko-Fi members in 4 colors Stock heading to @1uprestorations.bsky.social and Retro Upgrades for full launch. ETA ~2 weeks Green controllers coming post launch (ran out of funds 🫠) ko-fi.com/starlightk7/... #SuperFamicom #SNES

The #OpenKSK has finally launched. 🤩 Find out the details of how this #SegaCD / #MegaCD reproduction laser board can help you repair a damaged Model 1 with a Sony drive train. The documentation can help you understand how to repair originals as well! 😄 ko-fi.com/post/OpenKSK...

OpenKSK Is Available Now!

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OpenKSK, a reproduction of the fragile laser board found in the Sony-based NTSC Model 1 #SegaCD and #MegaCD consoles is now available! Check out @1uprestorations.bsky.social feature for Fix it Friday! youtu.be/wNfhOMQv8S0

OpenKSK: A new PCB to repair your dead Sega CD disc drive! Installation guide and testing

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Some fun #OpenSFC news tonight 👀 OpenSFC is now available in beautiful blue ENIG 🥳 Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/s/97a27af1a7 eBay: www.ebay.com/itm/13674613... Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/Starlig... Blue controllers will also be released when the controllers launch 😄 #SuperFamicom #SNES

The #OpenKSK, an #OSHW recreation of the laser drive board used in the Sony #SegaCD Model 1 will be launching this Friday, 1/23 at 8am EST I will also be releasing a lot of technical information on how the board works that should be useful to the community for repairing units 🙂

Budget friendly Green HASL #OpenSFC sets are now available at @1uprestorations.bsky.social for our friends in the US/Canada. These sets are half price of the existing ENIG options at only $25 for a full set of boards. #SuperFamicom #SNES 1uprestorations.com/collections/...

Finalizing testing on #OpenKSK 🤔 Built another unit with the BOM candidate for new parts. Just finished and am gonna boot it up shortly 🧐 Are you on the red team or blue team? 😛 #SegaCD

The latest progress report lays out the details for the upcoming #OpenFC boards, which are OSHW reproduction parts for the original #Famicom. Motherboard, RF, a classic style power/composite board and controllers too. Check the latest details on Ko-Fi 😄 ko-fi.com/Post/Progres...

In the first progress report of the new year, we take a look at the soon to be released #OpenKSK 1200A. This is an OSHW replacement laser board for the Sony-based NTSC #SegaCD Model 1 which can be used in repairs. Launching in the next ~1-2 weeks 😄 ko-fi.com/Post/Progres...

First progress report of the new year is live. 😄 Updates on the progress of the #OpenSFC GPM edition, as well as how one should expect it to compare to the currently released SHVC board. Check the latest details on Ko-Fi 😄 ko-fi.com/Post/Progres... #SuperFamicom #SNES

The #OpenSFC boards are also available via Etsy now, providing more ways to get a board. Red/Purple/Black ENIG & basic Green HASL are available. starlightretro.etsy.com You may also purchase at my Ko-Fi, eBay, 1upRestorations, or Retroupgrades #SNES #SuperFamicom #RETROGAMING

This week #OpenFC entered final testing. The motherboard is working great, and you can get a sneak peek at the classic style OSHW power/composite board I've made for it. Check out the details in this week's report. ko-fi.com/Post/Progres... #Famicom

As OpenKSK, the laser board replacement for NTSC #SegaCD Model 1's release approaches, the blue boards have arrived. If you've damaged your pads while attempting recap, this board can fix you up. Which style do you prefer? Check the latest details here: ko-fi.com/Post/Progres...

Some more affordable Green HASL #OpenSFC boards are now in stock, bringing the total colors to 4. Find out the details in this week's progress report. ko-fi.com/Post/Progres... #SNES #SuperFamicom

Fenris has made a nice video about his experience with OpenSFC. It gives a bit more insight into testing and troubleshooting than other videos, so check it out if you're struggling 😄

Fenris Wolf Retro@fenriswolfretro.bsky.social · 8mo ago

It's Christmas time folks, and Santa came early with a new project for the Tech cave! youtu.be/6wmiuE3He4w?...