Workshop & Tools
The tools behind the repairs: soldering stations, multimeters, HDMI microscopes, thermal cameras, ultrasonic cleaners, 3D printers and laser cutters, tested on real retro repair jobs, plus workshop builds and studio kit fixes.
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An honest beginner’s first go at resin printing on an Elegoo Mars 2 Pro that survived my house fire, from stunning test rooks to failed ColecoVision cartridge shells.
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A 30 second look at my makeshift workspace after the house fire: the “before” as the Phoenix Project begins.
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A whistle-stop tour of the 13 tools I reach for most when fixing retro consoles and computers, plus a runner-up for ageing eyes.
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Building PCBGeeks’ Arduino-based dual DRAM tester and putting a batch of remarked AliExpress 4116 and 4164 chips through it.
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Cold, dry and cracked solder joints all mean the same thing: a failed connection. Here’s how to spot them, and why adding flux and fresh solder beats simply reflowing.