Some APA102 LEDs fun driven by ESP32 ULP co-mcu on @collingall.bsky.social DC internal mod proto

Damn these Noctua NF-A4x10 5v are beautiful in Black with the Brown bumpers. Been a while since we could stock this color way. I need to get the tariff invoice from UPS before I list them I have an idea what that looks like but until I get the final pricing I can't list these for sale.

Getting ready to send off the first test unit for @darthcloud.blueretro.com threw together a test firmware to validate the addressable LEDs since they were a pain to solder. It's so nice to see them shine. #DreamcastBlueRetro

#LCDJewel we have life, booting a simple bootloader. I'm excited to get back to work with this monster of a MCU.

New Protos today just need to pencil in time to get them assembled today. #GameCube #LCDJewel #Dreamcast #blueretro

www.laserbear.net/products/pic... We will be carrying the PicoLoader soon! We expect the stock to be ready for sale in 2-3 weeks. If this is something that you are interested in please join the back in stock list so we can gauge interest. Thank you @machonachomedia.bsky.social for the great video!

Back In Stock GameCube Blue Retro Internal adapters: www.laserbear.net/products/gam...

Finally I can use the matching #GameCube #WaveBird thanks to the replacement adapter from @collingall.bsky.social

Our Independence Day Sale is now live, going though July 13th Automatic Discounts on most in stock items, find the full list here: www.laserbear.net/blogs/news/i...

Always love to see the final panels for these projects. #WavePhoenix adapters will start shipping soon, just need to assemble and QC test

I love the idea of the Switch 2's joy-cons having a mouse mode but it's really uncomfortable. I'm working on a solution for that. Gotta get ready for Metroid Prime 4 😅 #NintendoSwitch2 #Switch2 #JoyCons

Wave Phoenix Firmware Update process. youtu.be/2qNJJkQ75bo Quick walk through guide on how to update to the latest firmware. Sorry for the delay, been hectic the last few days.

Video on the new WaveBird replacement receiver just went LIVE on my Second Channel! Thanks to this project many WaveBirds will fly once again! VIDEO HERE 👉 youtu.be/XrUXnhONNe0 This is an open source project from @loopj.com and being made by @collingall.bsky.social

Anyone out there have a #Gamecube WaveBird controller that's missing the receiver!? @collingall.bsky.social's got you covered with a $25 replacement! Links and more info in the post: www.retrorgb.com/gamecube-wav...

Round 1 units are ready to order, we will likely sell out fast. I already started production of Round 2 so a pre-order window will begin as soon as we run out of Round 1 stock. www.laserbear.net/products/wav...

Our Memorial Day Sale is now live, 10% off most items follow the link for the full list: www.laserbear.net/collections/...

They are so little, looking at Monday 10am CST as the launch for round 1, not a pre-order we will have them in stock and begin shipping when we return from Memorial Day holiday. Replacement Wavebird Receivers #wavephoenix #gamecube #retrogaming www.laserbear.net/products/wav...

Introducing the VMU Pro. The last VMU you'll ever need for your Dreamcast. But it's not just for your Dreamcast. The VMU Pro can emulate your favourite 8-bit era handhelds and games consoles like the Game Boy Color, NES and Master System on a beautiful 16-bit color IPS TFT display. 05.15.25

Trying to judge the demand on WavePhoenix adapters, Please join the back in stock list to help me prepare for the release if you are interested in the product. www.laserbear.net/products/wav...

We have life on the #wavephoenix Wavebird adapter. Gonna start printing a shell and start the tedious task of crimping the wires for the adapters.

Turns out the day still had more goodies in store. My RetroTINK 4k DB15 to S-Video(Enhanced) and CVBS Adapter from @collingall.bsky.social arrived. I can confirm the fabled gummy bears are delicious. Now let's try some enchanced s-video. 🧵👇

This Opentendo build for @choppedup4lyfe.bsky.social is FIRE HOT! It's using Merlin Shaw's power module and both PCBs have a gorgeous red silkscreen that matches with a RGR red transparent shell! To top it off, I installed a Hi Def NES with @collingall.bsky.social no-cut HDMI port on the bottom!

Thanks @collingall.bsky.social for his great flippydrive SD extension... And the candies 😉

Massive props to @collingall.bsky.social for the blueretro GC controller port & noisebuster fan & 3d print

Back in Stock Alert: RetroTINK 4k S-Video/CVBS adapter for the DB15 port allowing for enhanced S-Video support. This restock is of the newer refreshed design that also has a serial port interface for use with switcher mods. www.laserbear.net/products/ret...

New Product Release: MiSTer.2 a M.2 NVME SSD adapter for MiSTer Stacks This is a tool-free M.2 NVME adapter that you can install a M.2 drive into. This allows for large game libraries to be stored on a media that is less prone to failures like SD cards. www.laserbear.net/products/mis...

The final bit to validate on the refresh of the RT4k SVideo(enhances)/CVBS adapter. Easy solder free access to the serial port interface, allowing for serial connectivity to external switchers. Simple JST PH 3pin connector to keep the form factor as small as possible. Expect restock by Friday.

GDEMU mount for the RE fans coming to Laser Bear soon.

Refresh of the RT4K SVideo(Enhanced)/CVBS to DB15 adapter, we had some complaints on the original this increases the size of the thumb wheels, and makes it possible to remove the screws from the adapter if desired. There are also pads to bread out the serial coms from the DB15.

New Product Release: CEC-Enabler for MiSTer Provides CEC controls from your TV to the MiSTer. It emulates a USB Keyboard after translating the commands from your TV Remote. Fully open source firmware. See product description for more details. www.laserbear.net/products/cec...

CEC-Enabler for MiSTer will launch on Monday March 3rd once our USB cables get delivered. Now you can use your TV Remote to access the MiSTer menu structure, really helpful if you are using SNAC adapters and don't want to keep a keyboard plugged in. www.laserbear.net/products/cec...

Gotta get my thermal probe and figure out where the PSU for this PS2 disappeared to, but the fit for the new Noctua 60x15 fan is perfect. Makes for a really low priced bracket and potentially a simple resistor based fan adapter.

Filling in for shipping while my shipper is out on leave for the next week or two. The temptation was too strong, I ate from my own supply. #gummybears

New Release: gScartSW Rackmount Case, a 3U 19" rack mountable bumper case for the gScartSW from @CastleManiaRyan just waiting on shipping boxes to be able to send them out the door. We will be doing a version for the gCompSW www.laserbear.net/products/gsc...

#BlueRetro v25.01 Add support for Atari VCS ctrls, fixes various 3rd party Switch ctrls issues, fixes Logitech mouse disconnection & more!. See full changelog github.com/darthcloud/B... & download at darthcloud.itch.io/blueretro

Meet the MiSTer.2 actively cooled M.2 adapter for MiSTer stacks. Should mount to most MiSTer stack setups. Simple tool free M.2 install. With just 4 mounting screws to attach to your MiSTer stack.

Rack mounting my gScartSW is gonna clean things up so much.

www.laserbear.net/blogs/news/a... A quick update on projects and a sendoff to 2024. Happy New Year Everyone!

The guys at Retro Fighers were kind enough to get me a Battler GC Pro to test with #BlueRetro it works nearly out the box, just a few changes to make on the web interface, and potentially a firmware update on the controller. Follow this guide www.laserbear.net/blogs/docume...

The LCD Jewel project is still in the works, it is moving to a new MCU. The ESP32-P4 is a powerful video enabled MCU that is designed for multimedia, which is what I want the Jewel to do. Here is my first PCB Test, I am just waiting on the P4 to drop for mass manufacturing.

Our Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale is now live, it runs through the 2nd of December. 15% off Retro Enhancements Buy 2 ODE Mounts, get 1 free 20% off toys and more, follow the link below for more info: www.laserbear.net/blogs/news/b...

Meet the CEC-Enabler, a RP2040 based CEC to USB Keyboard interface for #MiSTer Software will be open source, allowing for changes in the future to come from the community. It's based on an open source project called Pico-CEC targeting the same functionality for Home Theater PCs. (1/2)

I don't talk about my personal life much here, but I think this is something worth sharing. Next weekend I am marrying my favorite person and moving into a new stage of my life. I just wanted to post something happy and exciting.

Something new is brewing at the shop. Who wants to control their #mister setup with their TV remote?

Finalizing some adjustments to the Dreamcast BlueRetro board before ordering the next rev. Core BR functionality has been tested now it's all the fun extras like custom save batteries and RGB LEDs.

Got a happy surprise this morning! Xbox Custom length UDMA Cables are here, perfect length, just copy the original cable's folds to get it to sit nice and flat. laserbear.net/products/xbox... We are also offering a bundle discount with our custom neoprene rubber replacement feet.

Laser Bear Memorial Day Sale is now live. Click here for full details and links to the discounted products. www.laserbear.net/blogs/news/m...

#BlueRetro v1.9.2 Add PS2/PS3 pressure buttons support! A few other bugs are fixed too! See full changelog github.com/darthcloud/B... and download at darthcloud.itch.io/blueretro

New Product Alert: RetroTINK 4k DB15 to S-Video and Composite Adapter. We have parts to get some out the door in the next few days, but if we sell past that it will go pre-order to ship a few weeks after Lunar New Year ends and we can get the parts. www.laserbear.net/products/ret...