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Exploring the potential of retro game consoles and other technology by modifying and repairing them and documenting it all.
CD+Gs are the best test discs, as you don't just hear reading problems, you can also see them immediately with the sub-channels.
November 29, 2025 at 7:06 PM
CD+Gs are the best test discs, as you don't just hear reading problems, you can also see them immediately with the sub-channels.
Ah, the set is great, I just had to buy it. However, I can't remember ever having used it seriously...
November 28, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Ah, the set is great, I just had to buy it. However, I can't remember ever having used it seriously...
That's right, it's the first known CD-i hardware from Pioneer. A controller for these huge LaserDisc Karaoke autochanger systems.
November 27, 2025 at 9:25 PM
That's right, it's the first known CD-i hardware from Pioneer. A controller for these huge LaserDisc Karaoke autochanger systems.
Replaced the laser sledge and cleaned and greased the CDM. The focus error is now gone and the discs are reading perfectly again. As a finishing touch, I added a drop of UV lacquer to the spindle.
6/6
6/6
November 25, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Replaced the laser sledge and cleaned and greased the CDM. The focus error is now gone and the discs are reading perfectly again. As a finishing touch, I added a drop of UV lacquer to the spindle.
6/6
6/6
If you remove the top hat or cap hat completely, you can use it to attach the clock crystal and battery. There are currently two PCBs available; I opted for the open-source version (see retrostuff.org/2021/12/31/n...).
NVRAM+RTC Solutions for Philips CD-i Players - retrostuff
NVRAM+RTC solutions for Philips CD-i players: 8 KB Timekeeper, 32 KB SmartWatch RAM socket and others.
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November 22, 2025 at 11:12 PM
If you remove the top hat or cap hat completely, you can use it to attach the clock crystal and battery. There are currently two PCBs available; I opted for the open-source version (see retrostuff.org/2021/12/31/n...).
Reworked the Timekeeper with the PCB by @cabridiy.bsky.social and thoroughly cleaned and greased the tray loader. The CDM has not been touched yet, but appears to be defective. The repair is a story for another day...
5/x
5/x
November 22, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Reworked the Timekeeper with the PCB by @cabridiy.bsky.social and thoroughly cleaned and greased the tray loader. The CDM has not been touched yet, but appears to be defective. The repair is a story for another day...
5/x
5/x
Cleaning up the rework, removing the Timekeeper and installing a new socket (and cleaning up again).
4/x
4/x
November 22, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Cleaning up the rework, removing the Timekeeper and installing a new socket (and cleaning up again).
4/x
4/x
On closer inspection, the Grundig CDI 110E mainboard appears to have been converted from a Mono IV NTSC mainboard with an RF modulator. The soldering is somewhat rough.
3/x
3/x
November 22, 2025 at 8:27 PM
On closer inspection, the Grundig CDI 110E mainboard appears to have been converted from a Mono IV NTSC mainboard with an RF modulator. The soldering is somewhat rough.
3/x
3/x
It didn't come with a DVC, but with something much better: a DVC eject mechanism that I've never seen before.
2/2
2/2
November 21, 2025 at 10:20 PM
It didn't come with a DVC, but with something much better: a DVC eject mechanism that I've never seen before.
2/2
2/2
Samba de Amigo Maracas Controller (サンバ DE アミーゴ マラカスコントローラ) HKT-9700 for Sega Dreamcast
3/3
3/3
November 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Samba de Amigo Maracas Controller (サンバ DE アミーゴ マラカスコントローラ) HKT-9700 for Sega Dreamcast
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Samba de Amigo Maracas Controller (サンバ DE アミーゴ マラカスコントローラ) HKT-9700 for Sega Dreamcast
2/3
2/3
November 1, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Samba de Amigo Maracas Controller (サンバ DE アミーゴ マラカスコントローラ) HKT-9700 for Sega Dreamcast
2/3
2/3
Nintendo Family BASIC (HVC-BS): >20-year-old batteries that have just started to leak a little. Fortunately, no damage was done.
4/4
4/4
October 31, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Nintendo Family BASIC (HVC-BS): >20-year-old batteries that have just started to leak a little. Fortunately, no damage was done.
4/4
4/4
Nintendo Family BASIC Keyboard (HVC-007): more details of the keyboard.
3/4
3/4
October 31, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Nintendo Family BASIC Keyboard (HVC-007): more details of the keyboard.
3/4
3/4
Nintendo Family BASIC Keyboard (HVC-007): disassembly of the keyboard.
2/4
2/4
October 31, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Nintendo Family BASIC Keyboard (HVC-007): disassembly of the keyboard.
2/4
2/4