TheRetroChannel
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Resurrecting old technology one part at a time.
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Completed video upgrades:
C64 ✅
C128 ✅
C264 ✅
VIC20 ✅
Next stop, something not Commodore 😲
C64 ✅
C128 ✅
C264 ✅
VIC20 ✅
Next stop, something not Commodore 😲
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)
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)
November 15, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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)
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
youtu.be/KIfjx2wS99I
Atari 2600 stunning S-Video and composite upgrade - introducing the TIARA
YouTube video by TheRetroChannel
youtu.be
October 25, 2025 at 10:37 AM
This one took a loooong time, but totally worth it in the end.
youtu.be/KIfjx2wS99I
youtu.be/KIfjx2wS99I
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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 😉😉
Oh and these are already available to Patrons btw 😉😉
October 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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 😉😉
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. 😁
Feels good to be back. 😁
October 13, 2025 at 5:38 AM
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. 😁
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.
Well, 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
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
Factor of Matt
factorofmatt.com
October 12, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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.
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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!
I picked their brains clean!
Ultimate Team C64 Repairing - The Final Episode ft @adriansdigitalbasement and @TheRetroChannel
YouTube video by More Fun Fixing It
youtu.be
October 11, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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!
I picked their brains clean!
Artificial Intelligence = Beavis and Butt-Head Intelligence
September 30, 2025 at 2:47 AM
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!
September 21, 2025 at 3:28 AM
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
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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July 25, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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
I know, drink milk, but milk doesn't go with 🍺
Solution: more beer!
Also re-watching Schitt's Creek so insert appropriate gif
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
More info: youtu.be/9RSneakJ4U0
July 25, 2025 at 3:48 AM
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
More info: youtu.be/9RSneakJ4U0
Simultaneous RF, S-Video, and composite from a 2600 because three screens are better than one?
June 26, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Simultaneous RF, S-Video, and composite from a 2600 because three screens are better than one?
Elliott, such a dick
June 18, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Elliott, such a dick
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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
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
Security MeasureeBay Home
ebay.us
June 16, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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
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
Made some modifications to my Technics SA-101 receiver from this video. A small 🧵
youtu.be/f6fAdJhVZpU
youtu.be/f6fAdJhVZpU
Technics SA-101 stereo receiver repair
YouTube video by TheRetroChannel
youtu.be
May 29, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Made some modifications to my Technics SA-101 receiver from this video. A small 🧵
youtu.be/f6fAdJhVZpU
youtu.be/f6fAdJhVZpU
Completed video upgrades:
C64 ✅
C128 ✅
C264 ✅
VIC20 ✅
Next stop, something not Commodore 😲
C64 ✅
C128 ✅
C264 ✅
VIC20 ✅
Next stop, something not Commodore 😲
May 24, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Completed video upgrades:
C64 ✅
C128 ✅
C264 ✅
VIC20 ✅
Next stop, something not Commodore 😲
C64 ✅
C128 ✅
C264 ✅
VIC20 ✅
Next stop, something not Commodore 😲
VIC-20 video mods complete 😁
May 21, 2025 at 12:23 PM
VIC-20 video mods complete 😁
You'll have to pry Windows 10 from my cold dead hands... or in 2032 when LTSC security updates stop, whichever comes first I guess
May 11, 2025 at 6:43 AM
You'll have to pry Windows 10 from my cold dead hands... or in 2032 when LTSC security updates stop, whichever comes first I guess
🔴 Well done Australia, well done 🍻
May 3, 2025 at 11:29 AM
🔴 Well done Australia, well done 🍻
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Two years and five months ago, @voultar.com told me this would be done "next month". Better late than never, I guess?
All kidding aside, the DIY 2-CHIP SNES bypass is finally here! Links and details in the post: www.retrorgb.com/voultars-sne...
All kidding aside, the DIY 2-CHIP SNES bypass is finally here! Links and details in the post: www.retrorgb.com/voultars-sne...
Voultar's SNES-Edge Enhancer DIY Kits
https://youtube.com/live/rbukCT5P1AI
Voultar has just started selling DIY kits for his Super Nintendo 2-Chip "edge enhancer" bypass. You'll need to choose which motherboard revision you have during ...
www.retrorgb.com
April 18, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Two years and five months ago, @voultar.com told me this would be done "next month". Better late than never, I guess?
All kidding aside, the DIY 2-CHIP SNES bypass is finally here! Links and details in the post: www.retrorgb.com/voultars-sne...
All kidding aside, the DIY 2-CHIP SNES bypass is finally here! Links and details in the post: www.retrorgb.com/voultars-sne...
Another C64 looking much better thanks to the RFOFF. Stock RF vs RFOFF with both composite and s-video.
Oh, the crazy saturation on with the stock RF and s-video is because I forgot to put a resistor in my breakout cable to attenuate the chroma. The RFOFF does not require the resistor
Oh, the crazy saturation on with the stock RF and s-video is because I forgot to put a resistor in my breakout cable to attenuate the chroma. The RFOFF does not require the resistor
April 17, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Another C64 looking much better thanks to the RFOFF. Stock RF vs RFOFF with both composite and s-video.
Oh, the crazy saturation on with the stock RF and s-video is because I forgot to put a resistor in my breakout cable to attenuate the chroma. The RFOFF does not require the resistor
Oh, the crazy saturation on with the stock RF and s-video is because I forgot to put a resistor in my breakout cable to attenuate the chroma. The RFOFF does not require the resistor
I've seen a lot of wildlife in the front yard; kangaroos, foxes, bogans, but never one of these before
April 13, 2025 at 4:14 AM
I've seen a lot of wildlife in the front yard; kangaroos, foxes, bogans, but never one of these before
Time to fix the mangled keyboard cable on the plus/4. The plan is to replace it with a strip of 15cm Dupont cables. Let's see how this goes
April 10, 2025 at 4:54 AM
Time to fix the mangled keyboard cable on the plus/4. The plan is to replace it with a strip of 15cm Dupont cables. Let's see how this goes
A very long but productive day at the office...
April 8, 2025 at 8:52 AM
A very long but productive day at the office...