Builds & Mods
DIY retro builds and modifications: flash carts and multicarts, diagnostic cartridges, controller adapters, video and region mods, kits and PCBs built from scratch.
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My Ultimate 3DO had games on an SSD but no controller. I build an RP2040 USB to 3DO adapter, flash Joypad OS and finally play.
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The Japanese FZ-1 gets a UK 230V transformer, then the CD drive makes way for a Fixel ODE and an SSD in a custom 3D printed mount.
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After stinking out the building with an open frame laser, I set up the enclosed Creality Falcon2 Pro 40W and use it to cut a hinged plywood box for a 48K Spectrum.
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A full build guide for Robin H Edwards’ A8PicoCart: a cheap Pico-based flash multicart for the Atari 400, 800, XL and XE, from PCB order to a 3D printed case.
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I fit a DA Retro switchless region free mod to a PAL Mega Drive, with a tri-colour LED and no toggle switches, then see how much 60Hz really changes.