Order 6208 Complete! Sega Genesis Model 1 VA3 sent in for a @zaxour.bsky.social Triple Bypass V2+ install, Full Recap Service and Full Service Cleaning Got to use the new flex ribbons which made it super clean and fast, and as always, restored headphone audio and composite video 👍 🧵1/3

The campaign against wires continues

can't stop, won't stop Model 2 VA0-1.8 wire free install incoming

Got several triple bypass installs in the queue and something cool on this first one… The chance to try out @zaxour.bsky.social new flex ribbons! I’ve only done the RGB flex but I can already tell this will save a TON of time

New video! TurboNanza is a PC Engine/TurboGrafx/SuperGrafx mod that includes S-video that uses the same colors as composite, which are much better and very different from the RGB palette on these systems. With the RetroTINK 4K's Enhanced S-Video feature, it's near-RGB quality! youtu.be/05x7jujrB3U

This ray traced bounce lighting is pretty sick

This was probably the most bonkers #LaserActive I've fixed yet! Quite a few failed components that needed to be hunted down and resolved....but your pal Zaxour handled it! >Full Recap >Too many repairs >CLD-RGB

Pair it with your SMTendo for the ultimate ship of NESeus!

Takin a big ol’ DUMP

Got a neat one on the bench, today! This is a master system that belongs to @mylifeingaming.bsky.social Coury! What awaits us on this episode? Tune in and find out! youtu.be/MpAevqMn2f8?...

My Catz

#LaserActive PAC-S10 all gussied up! This customer supplied the Console5 SMD kit, so I did that instead of my usual hybrid kit. -Full Recap -Pioneer Audio Bulletin -PAC ATTACK + new flex -PAC WORLD S -Region Free BIOS -FRAM

#LaserActive PAC-N1 enhanced! Full recap FRAM PAC WORLD N First time getting to use my new ASIC flex to clean up the wiring a bit! But…I feel like I can take that flex design even further…

#LaserActive brain transplant

Sega Genesis Model 3 (VA2) project complete! Gave this system a Full Service Cleaning, Full Recap and installed a @zaxour.bsky.social Triple Bypass V2+ Also restored GameGenie and Virtua Racing support and added a custom blue power LED It's for sale in the shop right now! Thread 🧵1/4

12 wires eliminated! That cleans things up a bit, I think 😬

Here's an interview with Roger, aka Nemesis - The developer who reverse engineered the Pioneer LaserActive and created the first emulator for it! Just search your favorite app for "RetroRGB Nemesis", or go to the main post: www.retrorgb.com/interview-wi...

More flex fixation Should have done the 3rd wire (reset) too, missed opportunity…next rev!

💪💪 perfect fit!!

Restock! Sorry, no SMTendo YET (I’m diligently working on it), but I did replenish stocks of: PAC WORLD N PAC ATTACK Duo Disguiser Jaguar HAIRBALL (Now fully assembled) 4BP - adding an option for 9P DIN, meaning it can be installed to Model 2/3 (no bespoke instructions though!)

Let's see if we can make model 1's a bit less troublesome

Order 6019-2 Complete! Sega MegaDrive (Model 1 - VA1) came in for a Quadruple Bypass install ( kit from @zaxour.bsky.social ) a Full Recap Service and a Full Service Cleaning Looking nice and clean and outputting composite, svideo and razor sharp RGB Check out the captures below! 🧵1/3

Finally got me a flipper; just needed to replace the tray motor belt and it’s back in business

I think it's doable

Yes, I will design a flex cable to avoid stripping and tinning two wires

SMTendo and POW Block are back in stock, August 22, 5 PM EST!

Cursed MDFourier test track

Want a *real* headphone amp for your 3BP'd Model 1 VA7 Sega Genesis? Grab yourself a TS924 SOIC-14 and follow my guide! Part: digikey.com/short/t50bvj7m Guide: consolemods.org/wiki/File:M1... Before (LM324): consolemods.org/wiki/File:M1... After (TS924): consolemods.org/wiki/File:M1...

Somehow, SCART returned. Retro Access re-opens for business on Friday August 15th!

There is Ninten-Drawer stock available RIGHT NOW. We expect all open orders to ship BY MONDAY. Sorry I can’t email all the people who asked to be on my “secret waiting list”

Hey! My store is open again! SMTendo and POW Block restocks are in progress, expected by the end of August!

Order 5735-5 Complete! Sega Genesis Model 1 (VA6) came in for: - @zaxour.bsky.social Triple Bypass V2+ with headphone and CVBS restoration - @consolemods.bsky.social Switchless region, IGR and DFO mods - Full Recap Service - Full Service Cleaning Another Genesis/MegaDrive in the books! 🧵1/4

Goodbye, Taiwan 🥲 再會啦心愛的寶島臺灣

Fulfilling my duty as 女婿 one last time 🫠

Last dance at this ballin arcade

Morning breakfast run in Kaohsiung

Nothing compares to hearing the sound of an LD whirling up, but nevertheless, this is incredible and I will absolutely play Time Gal this way 😂😂

First screenshots of the first ever Pioneer LaserActive emulator, courtesy of Nemesis running as part of Ares. Major preservation milestone right here.

Good evening all, a big announcement! Kytor DC power adapters are now available on Console5 and the direct store, including the elusive Triad to SNES adapter and Sega Genesis (1 & 2) Tower of Power cables. These are extremely high quality 18 awg copper cables. Links below!

NIGHT MARKET

My favorite claw machine prize by far

Order 5735-1 Complete! Sega 32X was sent in for the following work: - @zaxour.bsky.social Buzzkill Power Circuit Install - @consolemods.bsky.social Switchless Region Kit Install - Full Recap Service - Full Service Cleaning (inc. ribbon cables) PS - Virtua Fighter on 32X rules! 🧵1/2

PSA

Order 5620 Complete! Customer sent in a Model 1 VA6 Sega Genesis for: - @zaxour.bsky.social Triple Bypass V2+ Install, w/ CVBS restore - Full Recap Service - Full Service Cleaning Been getting a lot of 3BP requests lately! 🧵1/3

Order 5608 Complete! Customer sent in a Turbo Duo in desperate need of a recap (no audio) and a host of cool upgrades from @zaxour.bsky.social - Turbonanza Install - Duo Disabler Install - FRAM Upgrade - Full Recap Service - Full Service Cleaning Lots of work went into this one! 🧵1/4

Order 5600 Complete! Customer sent in a Sega Saturn (model 1 - VA SG) for a Region Free BIOS install, FRAM Upgrade and Full Service Cleaning They provided a @zaxour.bsky.social FRAM Flex so used that for install, and the shell definitely needed a good cleaning! 🧵1/2

I've pushed my initial work on LaserActive support to the public BlastEm repo. Before anyone gets too excited, note that this initial work is just for the base LaserActive (i.e. no PACs installed) and not meaningfully functional (i.e. disc drive is not implemented). Still, it's progress!

Soldered @zaxour.bsky.social's NEC FRAM Adapter in place. Cleaned up, Positioned the FRAM chip (FM16W08-SG) and soldered it onto the adapter. Let's see if it works. #pcengine #retromodding #PCエンジン

Time to fulfill my duty as 女婿