TheRetroChannel
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Resurrecting old technology one part at a time.
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Switch Lite modding. Can't say it's something I'd want to do on a regular basis, but it worked first time so yay me I guess.
Finally I might put this thing to use. I don't really care about modern gaming, just wanted to open up the hardware (literally and figuratively)
Finally I might put this thing to use. I don't really care about modern gaming, just wanted to open up the hardware (literally and figuratively)
November 15, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Switch Lite modding. Can't say it's something I'd want to do on a regular basis, but it worked first time so yay me I guess.
Finally I might put this thing to use. I don't really care about modern gaming, just wanted to open up the hardware (literally and figuratively)
Finally I might put this thing to use. I don't really care about modern gaming, just wanted to open up the hardware (literally and figuratively)
I finally beat Pitfall! Which 100% confirms that my upcoming 2600 video upgrade makes you a better gamer 🤣
Oh and these are already available to Patrons btw 😉😉
Oh and these are already available to Patrons btw 😉😉
October 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
I finally beat Pitfall! Which 100% confirms that my upcoming 2600 video upgrade makes you a better gamer 🤣
Oh and these are already available to Patrons btw 😉😉
Oh and these are already available to Patrons btw 😉😉
A big thanks to everyone who placed an order on the new Lectronz store in the past couple of days. These packages are about to start their journey around the world and into another retro enthusiast's hands.
Feels good to be back. 😁
Feels good to be back. 😁
October 13, 2025 at 5:38 AM
A big thanks to everyone who placed an order on the new Lectronz store in the past couple of days. These packages are about to start their journey around the world and into another retro enthusiast's hands.
Feels good to be back. 😁
Feels good to be back. 😁
Artificial Intelligence = Beavis and Butt-Head Intelligence
September 30, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Artificial Intelligence = Beavis and Butt-Head Intelligence
FU Samsung! I had this notification with my old battery which was true, it was around half capacity. But I literally replaced it a week ago with a new 2025 genuine part and it's at full health. I will not be scammed into buying a new phone, especially another Samsung, scummy fucks!
September 21, 2025 at 3:28 AM
FU Samsung! I had this notification with my old battery which was true, it was around half capacity. But I literally replaced it a week ago with a new 2025 genuine part and it's at full health. I will not be scammed into buying a new phone, especially another Samsung, scummy fucks!
I thought we all moved on to using touch screens
August 14, 2025 at 10:44 AM
I thought we all moved on to using touch screens
I love the PlayStation start-up sound as much as the next person. But to honest after hearing it over 100 times today while testing the next batch of digital audio adaptors with coax and optical, I'm feeling just a little over it 😆
More info: youtu.be/9RSneakJ4U0
More info: youtu.be/9RSneakJ4U0
July 25, 2025 at 3:48 AM
I love the PlayStation start-up sound as much as the next person. But to honest after hearing it over 100 times today while testing the next batch of digital audio adaptors with coax and optical, I'm feeling just a little over it 😆
More info: youtu.be/9RSneakJ4U0
More info: youtu.be/9RSneakJ4U0
Simultaneous RF, S-Video, and composite from a 2600 because three screens are better than one?
June 26, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Simultaneous RF, S-Video, and composite from a 2600 because three screens are better than one?
Elliott, such a dick
June 18, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Elliott, such a dick
And just for fun I added a little colour to the tuner LEDs.
The originals are a size that seem impossible to find so I had to improvise a little. Also used a little 240 grit to rough them up and diffuse them a little. Once again the camera makes them look a lot brighter than IRL.
I ♥️ this thing
The originals are a size that seem impossible to find so I had to improvise a little. Also used a little 240 grit to rough them up and diffuse them a little. Once again the camera makes them look a lot brighter than IRL.
I ♥️ this thing
May 29, 2025 at 9:53 AM
And just for fun I added a little colour to the tuner LEDs.
The originals are a size that seem impossible to find so I had to improvise a little. Also used a little 240 grit to rough them up and diffuse them a little. Once again the camera makes them look a lot brighter than IRL.
I ♥️ this thing
The originals are a size that seem impossible to find so I had to improvise a little. Also used a little 240 grit to rough them up and diffuse them a little. Once again the camera makes them look a lot brighter than IRL.
I ♥️ this thing
Also replaced the bulk caps as the one on the -ve supply was reading just out of spec. Still pretty good considering the 6800uF/35V originals are 45 years old.
Got some 105°C 50V rated ones as the voltage across them is around 30V. Same height albeit slightly wider, but they fit
Got some 105°C 50V rated ones as the voltage across them is around 30V. Same height albeit slightly wider, but they fit
May 29, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Also replaced the bulk caps as the one on the -ve supply was reading just out of spec. Still pretty good considering the 6800uF/35V originals are 45 years old.
Got some 105°C 50V rated ones as the voltage across them is around 30V. Same height albeit slightly wider, but they fit
Got some 105°C 50V rated ones as the voltage across them is around 30V. Same height albeit slightly wider, but they fit
New tuner lamp. Needed to use an LED as I couldn't find an incandescent bulb to suit. Went for white as a yellow LED was barely visible. Although the camera makes it look a lot brighter than in real life.
May 29, 2025 at 9:53 AM
New tuner lamp. Needed to use an LED as I couldn't find an incandescent bulb to suit. Went for white as a yellow LED was barely visible. Although the camera makes it look a lot brighter than in real life.
Completed video upgrades:
C64 ✅
C128 ✅
C264 ✅
VIC20 ✅
Next stop, something not Commodore 😲
C64 ✅
C128 ✅
C264 ✅
VIC20 ✅
Next stop, something not Commodore 😲
May 24, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Completed video upgrades:
C64 ✅
C128 ✅
C264 ✅
VIC20 ✅
Next stop, something not Commodore 😲
C64 ✅
C128 ✅
C264 ✅
VIC20 ✅
Next stop, something not Commodore 😲
VIC-20 video mods complete 😁
May 21, 2025 at 12:23 PM
VIC-20 video mods complete 😁
You'll have to pry Windows 10 from my cold dead hands... or in 2032 when LTSC security updates stop, whichever comes first I guess
May 11, 2025 at 6:43 AM
You'll have to pry Windows 10 from my cold dead hands... or in 2032 when LTSC security updates stop, whichever comes first I guess
Another C64 looking much better thanks to the RFOFF. Stock RF vs RFOFF with both composite and s-video.
Oh, the crazy saturation on with the stock RF and s-video is because I forgot to put a resistor in my breakout cable to attenuate the chroma. The RFOFF does not require the resistor
Oh, the crazy saturation on with the stock RF and s-video is because I forgot to put a resistor in my breakout cable to attenuate the chroma. The RFOFF does not require the resistor
April 17, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Another C64 looking much better thanks to the RFOFF. Stock RF vs RFOFF with both composite and s-video.
Oh, the crazy saturation on with the stock RF and s-video is because I forgot to put a resistor in my breakout cable to attenuate the chroma. The RFOFF does not require the resistor
Oh, the crazy saturation on with the stock RF and s-video is because I forgot to put a resistor in my breakout cable to attenuate the chroma. The RFOFF does not require the resistor
I've seen a lot of wildlife in the front yard; kangaroos, foxes, bogans, but never one of these before
April 13, 2025 at 4:14 AM
I've seen a lot of wildlife in the front yard; kangaroos, foxes, bogans, but never one of these before
Plugged in and ready to test. The cases on these things don't leave much room for error. Just ask my RF replacement
April 10, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Plugged in and ready to test. The cases on these things don't leave much room for error. Just ask my RF replacement
Connector out and right angle pin headers installed. They tilt upwards at a slight angle to clear the ferrite beads. Can't use straight headers as they won't fit under the keyboard
April 10, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Connector out and right angle pin headers installed. They tilt upwards at a slight angle to clear the ferrite beads. Can't use straight headers as they won't fit under the keyboard
Keyboard back together, and a bit of tape for strain relief. If it's good enough for the C64 keyboard...
Now to deal with the other end, that connector has gotta come out
Now to deal with the other end, that connector has gotta come out
April 10, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Keyboard back together, and a bit of tape for strain relief. If it's good enough for the C64 keyboard...
Now to deal with the other end, that connector has gotta come out
Now to deal with the other end, that connector has gotta come out
Stripped, tinned and soldered in
April 10, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Stripped, tinned and soldered in
Piece of cake to remove the old cable, now to fit the replacement. First step is to cut off the male ends, keeping the female side intact
April 10, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Piece of cake to remove the old cable, now to fit the replacement. First step is to cut off the male ends, keeping the female side intact