It was a tight fit but replaced the crystal with a new one and it seems to be working. I found some with the correct frequency so I was curious if it would work. Audio sounds correct and was able to trade pokemon.

So this crystal test kit arrived missing two capacitors and its 20mhz crystal is a mislabeled 18mhz. I love aliexpress sometimes.

I'm starting to see more AI at work and the results are terrifyingly bad. I've been to Italy multiple times and I've never seen this much spaghetti

Time to test out the new #GBA build.

Out of the 6 #GBA boards 2 are fully repaired and working (just need to recap) 2 have enough damage around the volume wheel that I think they are good candidates for a board swap since they boot games 2 had a lot of battery leaking. They boot to the start screen, but not games (and no gb mode)

Let's see if I can figure out what is wrong with these previously worked on boards

This one hurts. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Anthony Head: Buffy and Ted Lasso actor dies at 72

The British actor, who also appeared in Merlin and Little Britain, died of complications from pneumonia.

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After seeing the latest #Zaparoo update, I had to make a dedicated **launch.last #FloppyDisk

Zaparoo Core v2.11.0 is out: Launch Guard, PixelCade support, RePlayOS support, faster media library reindexing, MiSTer custom core support, DualRAM launchers, and "**launch.last" for recently played games. Release notes: zaparoo.org/blog/core-v2... #Zaparoo

Zaparoo Core v2.11.0 released | Zaparoo

Zaparoo Core v2.11.0: Launch Guard, PixelCade LED marquee support, RePlayOS support, MiSTer improvements, and media library updates.

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I'm looking at playing Chrono Trigger for the first time. Out of the three options, which do you think I should play on (portable options are nice so I can play more consistently, but the OLED TV does make the games pop): 1. Snes: Mister: through #Retrotink 4k 2. Snes: #Analogue Pocket Core 3. #DS

Playing some #GBA Pokemon Pinball on the porch. Life is pretty good.

Is PlatformIO a good solution for developing ESP32/Arduino? I am looking for an easier way to compile for more boards and configurations without all the overhead in Arduino Studio.

A longer version of my Cartridge Slot Extender for the #Analogue #Pocket. I need to make an updated shell but it's scanning those @retrodotcards.com cards just fine. Gerbers are available on my github.

Why did no one tell me I could put a hot poker in beer?

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Wanna try some free Jaguar games? | Zaparoo

Reboot Games Zaparoo cards

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I'm really excited to try out the update to #Analogue 3D. Forced Progressive seems really cool (though I'd still like to see proper deinterlacing options). www.analogue.co/support/3d/f...

Well the first game I wanted to do a full playthrough on the #Analogue3D has graphical issues. Guess Tarzan was doing some advanced features

Are you a #HomeAssistant and #Zaparoo user? I would love to get some feedback on a integration (services that would be useful, sensors that should be exposed, etc...) github.com/ZaparooProje... Currently you need to add it as a custom repo, but soon we should have it available in default via hacs.

Latest #Gameboy build. New shell #Pikachu shell, IPS display, button LEDs, and USB C charging.

I think I won the in-law lottery.

I know what I'm buying as a late Christmas present krikzz.com/our-products...

I AM GIVING AWAY AN N64! This is case and light modded. All you have to do is follow, leave a comment, and reskeet this post. You must live within the continental US. Comes with Expansion Pak, Power Cable, and A/V Cables. Quest 64 not included Winner will be randomly picked on the 22nd. #n64

Nice and warm now

BURN THE BIRD!!!

For anyone that hasn't tried the #N64 Turbo Core on the #MisterFPGA yet, I made a small script to update to the latest version automatically. It will then call update_all afterwards (can be disabled in the config). gist.github.com/v1605/3aad3a...

Mister N64 Turbo Core updater

Mister N64 Turbo Core updater. GitHub Gist: instantly share code, notes, and snippets.

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This one hits right in the nostalgia. My first GBA was a white model I got on Christmas 2001. The only issue with this system was a dirty power switch but I did a recap for good measure. The screen is a Funnyplaying m2 and I added @nataliethenerd.com and @mousebitelabs.bsky.social's Bucket Amp.

This #GBA SP is now charging and ready to go. EM8 needed a reflow, the charge led needed a replacement (now it's a nice blue), and it needed a bodge to reconnect F2 to D1. Going to have to play through some #KingdomHearts to put it through its paces.

Had to repair some ripped pads and rusted volume slider but the #GBA sp should be back in working order now. Big thanks to @nataliethenerd.com for all the board scans. Would have taken a lot longer to find that broken trace without them.

It's been a bit more chaotic than expected but I think I'm fully migrated to #Unifi UDM SE. I saw a deal to pick one up for open box for $350.

Heading out to the porch to enjoy some #Gameboy fun. What system and game should I go with?