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1UPRestorations @1uprestorations.bsky.social · 22h

Awesome, it’s a beautiful thing. Enjoy it!

1UPRestorations @1uprestorations.bsky.social · 5d

Thanks to @starlightk7.bsky.social, we now have an open source project that allows you to build a SNES from scratch! This project is great for console preservation and can resurrect a dead SNES.

Check out the install video here:
youtu.be/3N_iRRNhPbA?...
1uprestorations.com/collections/...

Building a new Super Nintendo in 2025! OpenSFC install guide and demonstration

YouTube video by Long Island Retro Gaming

youtu.be

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starlightk7.bsky.social @starlightk7.bsky.social · 5d

OpenSFC's Official Installation Video is also live by @1uprestorations.bsky.social

youtube.com/watch?v=3N_i...

#SuperFamicom #SNES #Retrogaming

https://youtube.com/watch?v=3N_iRR…

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starlightk7.bsky.social @starlightk7.bsky.social · 5d

OpenSFC has finally been officially released! Please enjoy the possibility of building your own SFC/SNES.

You can purchase boards from me (link below), @1uprestorations.bsky.social (US) or RetroUpgrades (UK) or order your own.

ko-fi.com/post/OpenSFC-I…

#SuperFamicom #SNES #Retrogaming

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1UPRestorations @1uprestorations.bsky.social · 9d

I totally agree, the design language of Japanese computers from the 80s and 90s is the absolute best

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1UPRestorations @1uprestorations.bsky.social · 10d

It’s a beautiful thing to get another Sharp X68000 XVI running again! This one had bad video output because two buffers had failed.

Replaced them both and we are back in business!

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1UPRestorations @1uprestorations.bsky.social · 26d

It’s wild that Nintendo’s final composite video only console was released back in 2013!

The Wii Mini has lots of limitations but thanks to @webhdx.bsky.social and others we can restore all those lost features. Check out the install video here:
youtu.be/v6608fwHg8E

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Frank Cifaldi @frankcifaldi.bsky.social · Aug 6

Working on my lecture about the history leading up to the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System, THIS WEEKEND at Long Island Retro

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LI Retro @liretro.bsky.social · Aug 4

Looking to breath new life into your retro consoles? Looking to SOUP THEM UP TO THE NEXT LEVEL? Join LI Retro’s game genie George Portugal of @1uprestorations.bsky.social in getting into retro repairs, modding and upgrades for newcomers and veterans.

THIS FRIDAY AT LI RETRO! liretro.com/tickets

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LI Retro @liretro.bsky.social · Aug 3

Don’t forget! All online orders for the NES 40 Merch Add-On will automatically be entered for a chance to win this customized NES by @1uprestorations.bsky.social featuring a new clear case and improved visual output! liretro.com/tickets

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LI Retro @liretro.bsky.social · Jul 26

Don’t miss out on the latest Retro GameZine issues and 32-Bit Library Guides by @darrenhupke.bsky.social of the Pixels and Polygons podcast! Each is loaded with retrospectives, unique artwork and that retro goodness you remember from gaming mags in their heyday!

liretro.com

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1UPRestorations @1uprestorations.bsky.social · Jul 13

Home sweet home for me! I no longer live in the city but it’s a short train ride to get there

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1UPRestorations @1uprestorations.bsky.social · Jul 12

That would be awesome but you would have to run a test first. It’s only some versions of the pro that are affected so yours might be fine

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1UPRestorations @1uprestorations.bsky.social · Jul 9

Yes, I could definitely do a video on this. I would just need another Mega Everdrive Pro here in order to do it. Thankfully it’s not too difficult and you just need some experience with surface mount soldering

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1UPRestorations @1uprestorations.bsky.social · Jul 9

And here's the same track with the upgraded op amp. Thanks to @zaxour.bsky.social for his help with this and finding a suitable replacement!

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1UPRestorations @1uprestorations.bsky.social · Jul 9

Here's the original op amp with clear CDDA distortion...

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1UPRestorations @1uprestorations.bsky.social · Jul 9

Just finished upgrading the op amp in a Mega Everdrive Pro for a customer of mine. The stock op amp works fine for regular Genesis audio, but it has issues with CDDA audio when using CD audio enhanced Genesis games. With the new amp, everything sounds perfect! Sound comparisons below:

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1UPRestorations @1uprestorations.bsky.social · Jul 9

Also a huge shoutout to @consolesunleashed.bsky.social for the amazing mods they make for the SMS! I love the simplicity of their designs and excellent documentation

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1UPRestorations @1uprestorations.bsky.social · Jul 9

This Sega Master System has every mod imaginable and I love it! Dual pause mod, switchless region and fm audio, new BIOS, new caps, and @zaxour.bsky.social amazing RGB bypass mod!
Zaxour’s RGB bypass produces the best RGB I’ve ever seen on the SMS, plus s-video and composite restore!

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1UPRestorations @1uprestorations.bsky.social · Jun 27

This week I built an SMTendo by @zaxour.bsky.social and I’m really impressed with the results! The stock composite video looks great and adding NESRGB was a breeze!

Install video below:

youtu.be/6xWJ9ksGazE?...

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1UPRestorations @1uprestorations.bsky.social · Jun 21

This week I built an Opentendo Toploader NES for @choppedup4lyfe.bsky.social and I love how it looks! Installed a hi def NES kit and the original RF modulator so you can see the between hdmi and messy jailbar RF

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1UPRestorations @1uprestorations.bsky.social · Jun 15

Awesome, thanks so much for letting me know and I’ll order those chips ASAP!

1UPRestorations @1uprestorations.bsky.social · Jun 12

Hey @zarithya.online, I’m trying to build these adapters you made but I don’t know which buffer is used. The schematic says a 74LS540, but that doesn’t fit the pcb footprint. Can you let me know which one is used?

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1UPRestorations @1uprestorations.bsky.social · Jun 9

Yeah it certainly wasn’t pretty and it took a while to make sure everything was connected properly

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1UPRestorations @1uprestorations.bsky.social · Jun 8

Another Neo Geo AES repair this weekend! This one had graphical glitches and the previous owner tried reflowing the LSPC2, with disastrous results.

I fixed the bridges, bent pins, and lifted pads, and then found the final problem: a cut trace between L0 and a buffer. Glad to see it alive again!

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