Greg of Laser Bear
@collingall.bsky.social
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Founder of Laser Bear Industries, a retro video gaming focused mod manufacturer.
We leverage 3D Printing and Electrical Engineering
Founder of Laser Bear Industries, a retro video gaming focused mod manufacturer.
We leverage 3D Printing and Electrical Engineering
Yeah, that kind of up front cash would be better spent on an injection mold.
February 9, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Yeah, that kind of up front cash would be better spent on an injection mold.
Usually cost prohibitive, also most require you to provide RAL or Pantone codes for the colors, so you need to also buy color cards from those brands to compare to which can cost hundreds to thousands of dollars.
The places I've found want minimum orders of around 50kg at $30 a spool.
The places I've found want minimum orders of around 50kg at $30 a spool.
February 9, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Usually cost prohibitive, also most require you to provide RAL or Pantone codes for the colors, so you need to also buy color cards from those brands to compare to which can cost hundreds to thousands of dollars.
The places I've found want minimum orders of around 50kg at $30 a spool.
The places I've found want minimum orders of around 50kg at $30 a spool.
I have a LA at the shop, I can look into it. Might be a good project for my other 3d modeler to work on.
February 9, 2026 at 9:59 PM
I have a LA at the shop, I can look into it. Might be a good project for my other 3d modeler to work on.
I would need the filament to be color matched first. The GameCube Indigo color is not something being sold by any filament manufactures.
February 9, 2026 at 4:24 PM
I would need the filament to be color matched first. The GameCube Indigo color is not something being sold by any filament manufactures.
New Product Release SD2SP2 ACE:
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This is not a pre-order, but due to high demand orders may take longer than our typical 2 day fulfillment estimates.
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This is not a pre-order, but due to high demand orders may take longer than our typical 2 day fulfillment estimates.
GameCube SD2SP2 V2.0 SD Card Adapter for Serial Port 2
All Variants are using the newer v2.0 and come with a OR logic IC on board.We offer three versions of this product: Standard Pro Ace SD2SP2 ACE:The ACE is a ground up redesign aimed at a cleaner insta...
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February 9, 2026 at 4:02 PM
New Product Release SD2SP2 ACE:
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This is not a pre-order, but due to high demand orders may take longer than our typical 2 day fulfillment estimates.
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This is not a pre-order, but due to high demand orders may take longer than our typical 2 day fulfillment estimates.
SD2SP2 ACE will be released for order on Monday.
Finally have the fit and finish where I want it. Added a snap clip, and a foot so it doesn't sag under the console, and the foot fits perfectly into a GameBoy Player if that is also installed.
Finally have the fit and finish where I want it. Added a snap clip, and a foot so it doesn't sag under the console, and the foot fits perfectly into a GameBoy Player if that is also installed.
February 6, 2026 at 8:37 PM
SD2SP2 ACE will be released for order on Monday.
Finally have the fit and finish where I want it. Added a snap clip, and a foot so it doesn't sag under the console, and the foot fits perfectly into a GameBoy Player if that is also installed.
Finally have the fit and finish where I want it. Added a snap clip, and a foot so it doesn't sag under the console, and the foot fits perfectly into a GameBoy Player if that is also installed.
Yeah, that side port seems to be pretty locked down by Sega. It uses some custom chips to talk with the Dreamcast.
February 5, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Yeah, that side port seems to be pretty locked down by Sega. It uses some custom chips to talk with the Dreamcast.
There is one but it only works in Dreamshell. It also connects to the serial port, not the side slot. I was looking at potentially making a few. I am following a lead on serial port connectors.
February 5, 2026 at 4:00 AM
There is one but it only works in Dreamshell. It also connects to the serial port, not the side slot. I was looking at potentially making a few. I am following a lead on serial port connectors.
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There's now a new version of the #GameCube homebrew ethernet adapter that doesn't stick out the side! Check out the post for links and more info: retrorgb.com/gamecube-swi...
GameCube/Swiss ETH2SP1 Ethernet Adapter - RetroRGB
Greg from LaserBear just opened pre-orders on a new ethernet adapter for the Nintendo GameCube called the ETH2SP1. This is similar to the ETH2GC (with both its advantages and limitations), however it ...
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February 5, 2026 at 12:33 AM
There's now a new version of the #GameCube homebrew ethernet adapter that doesn't stick out the side! Check out the post for links and more info: retrorgb.com/gamecube-swi...
Potentially. I don't want to get people's hopes up as I do not maintain Swiss and can't add that support myself. This device has the speed needed, but without support in Swiss all it can do is emulate a BBA for use in games If that does come out for it I'll update the product page and put out guides
February 4, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Potentially. I don't want to get people's hopes up as I do not maintain Swiss and can't add that support myself. This device has the speed needed, but without support in Swiss all it can do is emulate a BBA for use in games If that does come out for it I'll update the product page and put out guides
It is possible for NAS loading, but that has not been implemented, and I can't guarantee it will ever make it to this device.
This one runs at 32MHz SPI speed which means there is enough speed for the feature.
This one runs at 32MHz SPI speed which means there is enough speed for the feature.
February 4, 2026 at 5:56 PM
It is possible for NAS loading, but that has not been implemented, and I can't guarantee it will ever make it to this device.
This one runs at 32MHz SPI speed which means there is enough speed for the feature.
This one runs at 32MHz SPI speed which means there is enough speed for the feature.
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The Gamecube ETH2SP1 by Laser Bear Industries is headed to the Castle!
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February 4, 2026 at 4:55 PM
The Gamecube ETH2SP1 by Laser Bear Industries is headed to the Castle!
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It works with a SD2SP2 in place, both can be used at the same. The only limit is you can not emulate BBA and Emulate Memory Cards at the same time.
February 4, 2026 at 4:28 PM
It works with a SD2SP2 in place, both can be used at the same. The only limit is you can not emulate BBA and Emulate Memory Cards at the same time.
Pre-Orders for ETH2SP1 are live, get your GameCube BBA Alternative order in. Shipping expected Early March.
These can be used with SWISS to emulate BroadBand Adapter functionality in games that support BBA.
@8bitmods.bsky.social will also carry them.
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These can be used with SWISS to emulate BroadBand Adapter functionality in games that support BBA.
@8bitmods.bsky.social will also carry them.
www.laserbear.net/products/gam...
GameCube ETH2SP1 Ethernet Adapter For Swiss BBA Alternative
ETH2SP1 Pre-Orders Go Live Soon. Swiss supports SPI Ethernet adapters connected to the Serial Port 1, allowing for fully self contained Ethernet modules to be connected to the base of the console. At...
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February 4, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Pre-Orders for ETH2SP1 are live, get your GameCube BBA Alternative order in. Shipping expected Early March.
These can be used with SWISS to emulate BroadBand Adapter functionality in games that support BBA.
@8bitmods.bsky.social will also carry them.
www.laserbear.net/products/gam...
These can be used with SWISS to emulate BroadBand Adapter functionality in games that support BBA.
@8bitmods.bsky.social will also carry them.
www.laserbear.net/products/gam...
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Some APA102 LEDs fun driven by ESP32 ULP co-mcu on @collingall.bsky.social DC internal mod proto
October 18, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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.
September 19, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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
September 18, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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
Not anything firm, hoping to get it into production before the end of the year, probably an open pre-order to get the first batch going.
September 3, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Not anything firm, hoping to get it into production before the end of the year, probably an open pre-order to get the first batch going.
New Protos today just need to pencil in time to get them assembled today.
#GameCube #LCDJewel #Dreamcast #blueretro
#GameCube #LCDJewel #Dreamcast #blueretro
September 3, 2025 at 2:59 PM
New Protos today just need to pencil in time to get them assembled today.
#GameCube #LCDJewel #Dreamcast #blueretro
#GameCube #LCDJewel #Dreamcast #blueretro
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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!
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!
PicoLoader ODE (Rev 1.4)
Coming Soon, Join the back in stock list to get notified when they arrive to the shop! Video Credit: Macho Nacho Productions PicoLoader ODE is a simple no soldering approach to booting into Swiss and ...
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August 23, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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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!
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!
The firmware work is done by @darthcloud.blueretro.com and he has NS2 support working. The full firmware will be coming soon for all HW2 based devices including mine.
July 30, 2025 at 8:53 PM
The firmware work is done by @darthcloud.blueretro.com and he has NS2 support working. The full firmware will be coming soon for all HW2 based devices including mine.
Back In Stock GameCube Blue Retro Internal adapters:
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GameCube Blue Retro Internal Adapter V3
Restock Expected July 25th- Shipping on orders will begin on Monday, July 28th, 2025. Switch 2 Controllers are not currently supported, this includes the GameCube NSO controller. Support for them is b...
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July 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Back In Stock GameCube Blue Retro Internal adapters:
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Finally I can use the matching #GameCube #WaveBird thanks to the replacement adapter from @collingall.bsky.social
July 3, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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:
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Automatic Discounts on most in stock items, find the full list here:
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Independence day 2025 Sale
As we kick off the second half of 2025, it's time to break out the confetti and party hats because we are celebrating independence in style! Find the deals you have been waiting for: 15% off Retro Enh...
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July 4, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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...
Automatic Discounts on most in stock items, find the full list here:
www.laserbear.net/blogs/news/i...