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https://1uprestorations.com provides high quality modding services for classic video consoles. We also offer "ready to go" pre modded consoles.
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starlightk7.bsky.social
This week's progress report has been posted to Ko-Fi. The next batch of OpenSFC #SuperFamicom controllers will be ordered this week, with a release happening hopefully within the next month if all goes well.

Find out the latest info here:
ko-fi.com/Post/Progres...
Progress Report 11/02/2025: Controllers / KSK Variants / OpenFC Proto
starlightk7 published a post on Ko-fi
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November 2, 2025 at 5:57 PM
1uprestorations.bsky.social
My latest acquisition from Japan just arrived in time for Halloween - a Sharp X68000 XVI!

Nothing beats playing Castlevania on the best 16 bit computer ever made!
October 31, 2025 at 9:46 PM
1uprestorations.bsky.social
I have really been enjoying @starlightk7.bsky.social development logs as he has been reverse engineering the Famicom and the SNES/SFC. Not only is this work important for console preservation, it also provides insight into how to do this kind of work yourself!
starlightk7.bsky.social starlightk7.bsky.social @starlightk7.bsky.social · 16d
This week's progress report has been published to Ko-Fi.

Last week we began the development of the OpenSFC SNS-CPU-GPM-01. Next up is the OpenSFC #SuperFamicom controllers (several models incoming)

Find out more in this week's update:
ko-fi.com/post/Progres...
October 27, 2025 at 2:07 PM
1uprestorations.bsky.social
Today I’m celebrating the 40th anniversary of the NES with a little NESRGB marathon! This mod always makes a huge difference when compared to the original video output, and it’s fun to install as well!
October 18, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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starlightk7.bsky.social
Are you interested in OpenSFC, OpenFC, or the OpenKSK? Want to learn more about the history of the consoles I'm trying to protect, or about making repair parts? Need advice for repair? Feel free to come chat on Discord. All knowledge levels are welcome! 😃 discord.gg/D7sbZabY
October 16, 2025 at 3:27 AM
1uprestorations.bsky.social
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?...
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Building a new Super Nintendo in 2025! OpenSFC install guide and demonstration
YouTube video by Long Island Retro Gaming
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October 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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starlightk7.bsky.social
OpenSFC's Official Installation Video is also live by @1uprestorations.bsky.social

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

#SuperFamicom #SNES #Retrogaming
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October 10, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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starlightk7.bsky.social
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
October 10, 2025 at 1:07 PM
1uprestorations.bsky.social
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!
October 5, 2025 at 3:42 PM
1uprestorations.bsky.social
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
September 19, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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frankcifaldi.bsky.social
Working on my lecture about the history leading up to the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System, THIS WEEKEND at Long Island Retro
August 6, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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liretro.bsky.social
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
August 4, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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liretro.bsky.social
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
August 3, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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liretro.bsky.social
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
July 26, 2025 at 9:54 AM
1uprestorations.bsky.social
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:
July 9, 2025 at 3:10 PM
1uprestorations.bsky.social
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!
July 9, 2025 at 12:08 AM
1uprestorations.bsky.social
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?...
June 27, 2025 at 2:33 PM
1uprestorations.bsky.social
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
June 21, 2025 at 2:15 PM
1uprestorations.bsky.social
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!
June 8, 2025 at 7:47 PM
1uprestorations.bsky.social
Having a relaxing Saturday morning with this new portable color CRT that I just found at a local yard sale.

My Switch 2 is on the way, but give me an NES over that any day
June 7, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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spindash54.bsky.social
Huge thank you to @1uprestorations.bsky.social for overhauling my Genesis Tower of Power!

Recapped, Triple Bypass, Buzzkill, and new CD battery. Everything's looking and sounding great. Thanks for breathing new life into this beautiful machine.

#SEGA
#Genesis
#MegaDrive
June 6, 2025 at 4:34 AM
1uprestorations.bsky.social
Today I got a Neo Geo AES in with a janky Neotropolis HDMI mod. This mess overheated the console and traces can go bad as a result.

Thanks to the Diagnostic Bios, @chris-jh.bsky.social Board Folk schematics, and a very long bodge wire, we are back in business!
June 2, 2025 at 11:57 PM
1uprestorations.bsky.social
This week I installed the @pixelfx.co retro gem and I’m loving the results! I also added a @blueshell3d.com back panel so that no ports were removed for HDMI!

Install video here: youtu.be/HAibJdZ435Y?...
May 23, 2025 at 1:44 PM
1uprestorations.bsky.social
This Opentendo build for @choppedup4lyfe.bsky.social is FIRE HOT! It's using Merlin Shaw's power module and both PCBs have a gorgeous red silkscreen that matches with a RGR red transparent shell!
To top it off, I installed a Hi Def NES with @collingall.bsky.social no-cut HDMI port on the bottom!
April 8, 2025 at 2:39 PM
1uprestorations.bsky.social
This week I installed a pretty rare piece of kit for the NES! This toploader is modded with the Hi Def NES, which provides lag free 1080p video and digital audio.
These kits have been sold out for years, and this console is available for sale:
1uprestorations.com/collections/...
April 7, 2025 at 2:01 PM