TheRetroChannel
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Resurrecting old technology one part at a time. youtube.com/@TheRetroChannel discord.com/invite/393FYaM6gM lectronz.com/stores/theretrochannel patreon.com/theretrochannel
How Europe is killing makers and micro-entrepreneurs lectronz.com/u/lectronz/a...
How Europe is killing makers and micro-entrepreneurs
European Union's new packaging rules threaten to kill the world of makers and micro-entrepreneurs, putting jobs, livelihoods and an entire ecosystem of innovation at risk.
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"The loudness wars peaked in the 2000's and now thanks to streaming normalisation those days are over". Well you could have fooled me. Muse - Time is running out 2003 CD rip (top) vs 2023 20th anniversary download (bottom)
It's been a while since I filmed part 1 of this series but finally the fun continues with part 2 of the SNES repairs youtu.be/GdmtW9yXncw
Fixing some very unhappy SNES boards Part II - adding sockets
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One down, two to go. Video coming soon (or right now for patrons 😉)
After a big day of soldering stuff for the store, it's time for an "adult beverage" 🍻
A big thank you to the clever cookie that is @factorofmatt.bsky.social for sending over the latest Destest MAX-Switch and Switch-Select carts. Also returning some borked RAM for this bsky.app/profile/ther... Now I just need to find some more broken C64s 😂
TheRetroChannel@theretrochannel.bsky.social · 3mo agoA neat little DRAM tester arrives care of Andreas, just needs a little assembly. Good thing he included some snacks
A neat little DRAM tester arrives care of Andreas, just needs a little assembly. Good thing he included some snacks
NSW police clearly needs more funding, they can't even afford the masks
Senator David Shoebridge@davidshoebridge.bsky.social · 7mo agoShared with us from Sydney happening now. He had his hands up.
Big day of soldering and now a bunch of RF replacements are primed and ready to give you the best output from your C64/128/264. Always a bit jealous that these things get to go all over the globe they never offer to take me with them 😄 lectronz.com/stores/there...
If you need some cables Eduart is your guy. I have a number of them and have been very happy with the quality 👍
Eduart Misiraj@misirajeduart.bsky.social · 8mo agoThe most affordable good quality 15khz Dreamcast cable you can buy. - CSync - Polymer capacitors - 1.5m double shielded cable
Switch Lite modding. Can't say it's something I'd want to do on a regular basis, but it worked first time so yay me I guess. Finally I might put this thing to use. I don't really care about modern gaming, just wanted to open up the hardware (literally and figuratively)
This one took a loooong time, but totally worth it in the end. youtu.be/KIfjx2wS99I
Atari 2600 stunning S-Video and composite upgrade - introducing the TIARA
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I finally beat Pitfall! Which 100% confirms that my upcoming 2600 video upgrade makes you a better gamer 🤣 Oh and these are already available to Patrons btw 😉😉
A big thanks to everyone who placed an order on the new Lectronz store in the past couple of days. These packages are about to start their journey around the world and into another retro enthusiast's hands. Feels good to be back. 😁
Matt has done some brilliant work with these. DesTestMax, DesTestSwitch, and now DesTestKernal. If your C64 has issues, these are the best place to start.
FactorOfMatt@factorofmatt.bsky.social · 11mo agoWell, Lee, Adrian and Mark - how about this? DesTestKernal - a version of DesTest that you can program onto an appropriate PROM as a replacement for the C64 kernal ROM. When cartridges fail you, this little beauty might just get the job done! factorofmatt.com/destestkernal
You may have noticed my latest C64 repairs have not all gone to plan. So I asked a couple of very generous pals in @adriansdigitalbasement.com and @theretrochannel.bsky.social to lend a hand. I picked their brains clean!
Ultimate Team C64 Repairing - The Final Episode ft @adriansdigitalbasement and @TheRetroChannel
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Artificial Intelligence = Beavis and Butt-Head Intelligence
FU Samsung! I had this notification with my old battery which was true, it was around half capacity. But I literally replaced it a week ago with a new 2025 genuine part and it's at full health. I will not be scammed into buying a new phone, especially another Samsung, scummy fucks!
Made the mistake of getting a kebab with hot chilli and thinking hmm, this is pretty mild... until you get to the last bite and find out where all the chilli went. I know, drink milk, but milk doesn't go with 🍺 Solution: more beer! Also re-watching Schitt's Creek so insert appropriate gif
a man holding a cell phone with the words idk how much more i can take above him
ALT: a man holding a cell phone with the words idk how much more i can take above him
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I love the PlayStation start-up sound as much as the next person. But to honest after hearing it over 100 times today while testing the next batch of digital audio adaptors with coax and optical, I'm feeling just a little over it 😆 More info: youtu.be/9RSneakJ4U0
Simultaneous RF, S-Video, and composite from a 2600 because three screens are better than one?
I opened up an eBay store where I listed the majority of my cables with the option to customize each one to your needs. It requires more work, but please check it out You will get the best deal by contacting me directly on DMs, so that's always an option ebay.us/m/yDD7Du
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Made some modifications to my Technics SA-101 receiver from this video. A small 🧵 youtu.be/f6fAdJhVZpU
Technics SA-101 stereo receiver repair
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Completed video upgrades: C64 ✅ C128 ✅ C264 ✅ VIC20 ✅ Next stop, something not Commodore 😲
