Inside the Tang Retro Console Whats Ken Making 2025-09-05 | The MiSTer has been the gold standard in FPGA gaming for a while now, but Sipeed is stepping into the ring with their Tang Retro Console. It’s a tiny FPGA gaming system that promises to deliver an experience comparable to the champ, and at a price that’s hard to ignore.In this video, we’ll take an in-depth look at the Tang Retro Console. I’ll take you through its novel, modular approach to hardware, examine it in action, and bring you up to speed on where this device fits in the FPGA ecosystem.Is this just another MiSTer alternative, or does does the Tang Retro Console bring something new to the table? Stick around and let’s find out together.⸻Links & Resources:🔗 Sipeed Tang Retro Console – wiki.sipeed.com/hardware/en/tang/tang-console/mega-console.html🔗 Tang Retro Console GitHub (TangCore firmware) – github.com/nand2mario/tangcore🔗 RetroBrews GitHub (public domain ROMs) – github.com/RetroBrews
Screen Mods Exposed Whats Ken Making 2025-08-08 | 👉 Sign Up for the GameBoy Advance Refresh Workshop at RetroWorld Expo 2025 - retroworldexpo.com/2025-gba-refresh-workshopEveryone who digs that old 80s or 90s handheld out from the closet has the same reaction ... "I don't remember the screen being this hard to see!" 😵💫To battle this problem, many of us are turning to modern screen mod kits, such as those offered by McWill or FunnyPlaying. These kits seem magical - but you'll be surprised to know that it's actually not that difficult to make one yourself.Today, we're going to unpack the science and technology behind these screen mods. I'll help you understand how they work, and show you how you, with a $4 microcontroller and a standard LCD screen, you can make your own.Source Code for the Pico GameBoy LCD Demo: github.com/whatskenmaking/Pico-DMG-LCD
The OtterX - An Open-Source, DIY Commander x16 Clone Whats Ken Making 2025-07-11 | This episode is sponsored by PCBWay. Check out their 11th anniversary deals, and get some boards made - pcbway.com/g/Z050iTLike many other folks, I've been following the Commander x16 project for the past couple of years. But, the lack of a DIY version has prevented me from wanting to jump in. So when I came across the OtterX, it immediately caught my attention.In this video, we're going to build an OtterX and take it for a test drive. I'll take some time to explain some of the things that differentiate it from the Commander x16, and I'll give you my take on some areas that it falls short in.🔗 Links from the Video:- OtterX Store: tindie.com/products/wavicle/otterx-8-bit-retro-computer- OtterX Case (Printables): printables.com/model/1351873-amiga-style-mini-itx-case- OtterX Case (MakerWorld): makerworld.com/en/models/1595488-amiga-style-mini-itx-case- OtterX GitHub: github.com/RetroRemake/OtterX- Vera GitHub: github.com/fvdhoef/vera-module- Commander x16 Home: commanderx16.com- Original Commander x16 Hardware: texelec.com/product/cx16-developer-edition- 8-Bit Guy x16 Video with OtterX: youtu.be/AcWqMGju7fk?si=6XqdOmBDtwGVFyo9💬 Questions? Comments? Drop them below.📺 Want more videos like this? Consider subscribing and ringing that bell 🔔🙏 Thanks for watching – and until next time... go make something cool.
Inside The MiSTer Multisystem 2 Whats Ken Making 2025-06-06 | Today, we're taking a look at Heber's new MiSTer console - the Multisystem 2. We'll start off by taking a high level look at the device and some of its features, before moving on to an in-depth review of the design. We'll also install some add-ons, including a real-time clock, an Zaparoo reader, and a built-in screen. 🔜 Note on My Custom Screen Enclosure: I'm currently making a few tweaks to the screen enclosure, but I'll post it on Printables and MakerWorld within the first few days of this video release. When there, I'll update this video description with the links.🔗 Links from the Video:- MMS2 Analogue Version: shop.heber.co.uk/mister-multisystem2-fpga-analogue-console-system-black-enclosure- MMS2 Digital Version: shop.heber.co.uk/mister-multisystem2-fpga-digital-console-system-black-enclosure- Zaparoo MMS2 NFC Kit: shop.zaparoo.com/products/multisystem-nfc-kit- Screen Kit: shop.heber.co.uk/8-9-lcd-enclosure-kit-for-multisystem2-in-matte-charcoal-black-3d-printed- 8.9" Screen Recommended by Heber (fits the official Heber screen kit): amazon.com/LESOWN-HDMI-Compatible-Touchscreen-1920x1200-Portable/dp/B0CZ3LC1V3- 9" Screen I Used (fits my custom enclosure): amazon.com/dp/B0C98P72G5💬 Questions? Comments? Drop them below.📺 Want more videos like this? Consider subscribing and ringing that bell 🔔🙏 Thanks for watching – and until next time, go make something cool.Correction:5:48 Heber informed me that they will be shipping their production units with the Industrial version of the chip. The Commercial chip was only used in the first 40 prototype units.
The MiSTer Ironclad Whats Ken Making 2025-04-25 | MiSTer in a Mini-ITX Case? Yes, Please. Today we’re taking a look at the IronClad Lite - a clever board from Roberto at D3fmod Designs that brings the MiSTer FPGA into a PC form factor. In this video, we'll take a close look at this board, talk about how it works, and I'll show you how to put it together before we put it to the test.🔗 Links from the Video:- IronClad Boards from D3fmod Designs: d3fmod.com/mister-fpga-menu- Mini-ITX Case: amazon.com/dp/B08PFH1W6P- USB Remote Keyboard Combo: amazon.com/dp/B09QL7G37S- Infrared Sensor: amazon.com/dp/B09DK78ZT1- Noctua 5v Fan: amazon.com/dp/B07DXS86G7💬 Questions? Comments? Drop them below.📺 Want more videos like this? Consider subscribing and ringing that bell 🔔🙏 Thanks for watching – and until next time,Go make something cool.
The TeensyROM - NFC & Internet for the Commodore 64 Whats Ken Making 2025-03-14 | Use this link to order your own TeensyROM PCB from PCBWay: pcbway.com/g/Z050iT🔥 Huge shoutout to Travis (@TravsterOR), the mastermind behind TeensyROM! 🎉 Don't have the time, talent, or tools to build one yourself? Do yourself a favor and grab a fully assembled unit from Travis. Support the creator and check it out here: tindie.com/products/travissmith/teensyrom-cartridge-for-c64128Using a ROM cartridge on your Commodore 64 is super convenient — but scrolling through an endless list of games can lead to decision paralysis. But not anymore! In this video, we’re going to explore the TeensyROM - a modern cartridge for your C64 with a few tricks up its sleeves. I’ll show you how to build one, walk through its features, and you’ll find out why this is now the only ROM cartridge that I use with my own Commodore 64.Links Referenced:- PCBWay: Get Your TeensyROM PCB Here: pcbway.com/g/Z050iT- Buy a Fully Assembled TeensyROM: tindie.com/products/travissmith/teensyrom-cartridge-for-c64128- Teensy: pjrc.com/store/teensy41.html- TeensyROM GitHub: github.com/SensoriumEmbedded/TeensyROM- Teensy Loader: pjrc.com/teensy/loader.html- TeensyROM Exposed: printables.com/model/1090478-teensyrom-exposed-case- 1541 NFC Reader: printables.com/model/791580-tapto-nfc-1541- EasyFlash3: https://skoe.de/easyflash/ef3intro/- RetroCampus BBS: bbs.retrocampus.com- VCF East: vcfed.org/events/vintage-computer-festival-east- Midwest Gaming Classic: midwestgamingclassic.com- Sign up for the gameBadge Workshop at MGC: midwestgamingclassic.com/workshopsRelated Videos:- Exploring TapTo on the MiSTer: youtu.be/73Kx3jwyk0U
Inside the Famicom | 06: Audio Hardware Whats Ken Making 2025-02-21 | This is Episode 6 of the "Inside the Famicom" series. In this episode, we're exploring various aspects of the audio hardware of the Famicom and NES. We’ll not only look at Nintendo’s APU, but also the additional audio processing capabilities inside of different game cartridges. I’ll also show you how you can get enhanced audio from the NES using a couple of resistors, and we’ll take a look at a couple of audio enhancement modules that are just plug n’ play. Links Referenced:- Macho Nacho NES Hub Video: youtube.com/watch?v=0pCe8eiyx0E&t=759s- Matt Hughson: youtube.com/@MattHughson- NES Hub: 8bitmods.com/retrotime-nes-hub-bluetooth-for-nes- EPSM: github.com/Perkka2/EPSM- Visual 2A03 Remix: floooh.github.io/visual2a03remixCorrection:10:58 The FDS released before audio expansion chips appeared in cartridges, not after. Disk-based games were using wavetable audio a couple of years before cartridge games started including audio expansion.
Inside ModRetros Chromatic Whats Ken Making 2025-01-17 | In this video, we take a deep dive into the Chromatic by ModRetro, another modern FPGA-based alternative to the classic Nintendo Game Boy Color. From its premium sapphire glass display to its high-quality build, the Chromatic aims to deliver a faithful, yet upgraded Game Boy Color experience.We'll explore its hardware, including the ESP32 microcontroller, Gowin FPGA, and an interesting surprise that I found inside. Plus, we’ll discuss its open-source capabilities and the pros and cons of its design, such as the low-resolution screen and its FPGA core limitations.In addition to all of this, I designed a custom display stand for the Chromatic, and I’ll show you how you can make one yourself using the resin printing services from this video's sponsor, PCBWay. Watch to see if the Chromatic justifies its $200 price tag, and let me know your thoughts in the comments!Links Referenced in this Video:- PCBWay Resin Printing Service: pcbway.com/rapid-prototyping/manufacture/?type=2&reffercode=TOP- Chromatic Display Stand (MakerWorld): makerworld.com/en/models/986657- Chromatic Display Stand (Printables): printables.com/model/1146566-chromatic-device-stand- Chromatic Storefront: modretro.com/collections/products- Chromatic FPGA Files: github.com/ModRetro/chromatic_fpga- Chromatic MCU Repo: github.com/ModRetro/chromatic_mcu
How to Build the Handheld MiSTer Whats Ken Making 2025-01-03 | This video is a step-by-step guide to building the DIY MiSTer Handheld, Model 01.Links Referenced:- Parts List: github.com/whatskenmaking/DIY-MiSTer-Handheld/wiki/DMH-01-Parts- Build Guide: github.com/whatskenmaking/DIY-MiSTer-Handheld/wiki/DMH-01-Build-Guide- DMH-01 GitHub: github.com/whatskenmaking/DIY-MiSTer-Handheld- Printable Model (Printables): printables.com/model/1107182-diy-mister-handheld-model-01-dmh-01- Printable Model (MakerWorld): makerworld.com/en/models/876877- 3D Printed Vise: thingiverse.com/thing:2064269
The DIY MiSTer Handheld Whats Ken Making 2024-12-13 | In this video, I showcase the DIY MiSTer Handheld, Model 01 (DMH-01), a portable game system that I built around the QMTech FPGA dev board. I’ll walk you through its design, features, and hardware, including a 5-inch display, built-in Super Famicom controller, NFC reader, and more. I’ve open-sourced the design, so anyone can build and improve upon it.All the necessary files and instructions are in the DMH-01 GitHub repo: github.com/whatskenmaking/DIY-MiSTer-Handheld
Digging into the MISTER PI Whats Ken Making 2024-11-01 | The long awaited MiSTer Pi has finally arrived - but how does it compare to its QMTech and Terasic counterparts? In this video, I'll explore Retro Remake's MiSTer Pi in depth. We'll take a close look at what's on this board, examine some of its quirks, uncover some of its secrets, and I'll hopefully answer more questions than I raise.🙏 A huge shout out to Koala Koa for loaning me a MiSTer Pi for this video! I highly recommend checking out their MiSTer M3 kit: koalakoa.comLinks Referenced:- Retro Remake Store: retroremake.co/pages/store- Koala Koa Shop: koalakoa.com/kornerstore- Check out RetroRGB: retrorgb.com- MiSTer Pi Flash Dump: github.com/whatskenmaking/MPI-Flash-Dump
Inside the Famicom | 05: Managing Pixels Whats Ken Making 2024-09-27 | In this video, we're continuing on with the discussion around the Famicom's graphics subsystem. Building on top of what I covered in episode 4, we'll go deeper into how Nintendo uses its video RAM chip and learn how it overcomes its 2KB memory limitation to manage the graphics.
DE10-Nano vs QMTechs Clone Whats Ken Making 2024-08-30 | We’re at an interesting time in the FPGA gaming ecosystem. These devices have gained so much popularity that electronics manufacturers are building hardware specifically for use by the MiSTer project. In this video, I dig into one of these boards, released by the FPGA development board maker, QMTech. This low-cost Cyclone V development board has taken the community by storm by offering the MiSTer experience at a fraction of the price. But how does it compare to Terasic’s DE10-Nano board?Join me in this analysis of QMTech’s board, and find out how it compares to original board made by Terasic.Sources Referenced (In Order of Appearance):- Terasic DE10-Nano purchase page - https://www.terasic.com.tw/cgi-bin/page/archive.pl?Language=English&No=1046- Taki’s X Posts - https://x.com/TakiUdon_/status/1798013148425023720- QMTech’s X Posts - https://x.com/zyjnumber1/status/1791769986396307930- QMTech AliExpress Storefront - qmtechchina.aliexpress.com/store/1101425379- QMTech Cyclone V Dev Board - aliexpress.us/item/3256806963717681.html- USB power cable - amazon.com/dp/B0C28PL7Z5- Intel FPGA Download Cable User Guide (USB Blaster II) - cdrdv2.intel.com/v1/dl/getContent/666496 - QMTech Board Schematics - github.com/ChinaQMTECH/QMTECH_Cyclone_V_SoC_KFB/tree/main/Hardware- DE10-Nano Schematics - https://www.terasic.com.tw/cgi-bin/page/archive_download.pl?Language=English&No=1046&FID=5d856258e00159cd47d7fe3ca35c1f3a- Intel Cyclone V Variants - intel.com/content/www/us/en/docs/programmable/683694/current/available-options-64019.html- ADV7513 Documentation - analog.com/en/products/adv7513.html- Keep Tabs on Me via X - https://x.com/@whatskenmaking- QMTech SDRAM board schematic - github.com/ChinaQMTECH/QMTECH_Cyclone_V_SoC_KFB_With_Dual_SDRAM/tree/main/Hardware- Lu’s QMTech Review - youtu.be/CBG4yg7kzLQ?si=rAP2FKNp5o2mcub3- Printables case - printables.com/model/968345-case-for-qmtech-de-10-nano-clone-board- QMTech IO Board GitHub - github.com/ChinaQMTECH/QMTECH_Cyclone_V_SoC_KFB_With_Dual_SDRAM/tree/main/QMTECH_IO_BOARD_V1.0_Release_20240803- QMTech Cyclone V Dev Board with SDRAM - aliexpress.us/item/3256807184157012.htmlCorrection:4:53 I was wrong here - this is a transistor, not a voltage regulator. This transistor rapidly switches on and off to reduce the input voltage. This is often called a "switching transistor".
Inside the Famicom | 04: The Picture Processor Whats Ken Making 2024-08-02 | For this next video in my deep dive series on the Famicom, we're starting our foray into the video subsystem by taking a look at Nintendo's Picture Processing Unit (PPU). I'll explain how this chip functions as an independent processor, and then we'll explore how it interacts with the rest of the system.Links Referenced:- Visual 2C02: qmtpro.com/~nes/chipimages/visual2c02- NES Dev Wiki: nesdev.org/wiki/Nesdev_Wiki
Exploring TapTo on the MiSTer Whats Ken Making 2024-07-12 | It's time for another MiSTer video... this time, I'm taking a look at the TapTo project. After spending a few weeks with it, I can see why everyone is excited!In this video, I'm going to take you through how TapTo works and show you some of the cool things you can do with it.Links Referenced in this Video:- TapTo GitHub Page: github.com/wizzomafizzo/tapto- Wizzo's Etsy Shop: etsy.com/shop/wizzodev/?etsrc=sdt- Commodore 1541 NFC Enclosure: printables.com/model/791580-tapto-nfc-1541- Famicom Disk System NFC Enclosure: printables.com/model/938215-tapto-nfc-ds- PC Engine NFC Enclosure: printables.com/model/737533-tapto-nfc-engine- ACR122U NFC Reader (Amazon): amazon.com/ACR122U-Reader-Writer-Ntag213-Software/dp/B07KRKPWYC- PN532 NFC Reader (AliExpress): aliexpress.us/item/3256806111607728.html- TapTo Label Generator: https://tapto-designer.netlify.app
Inside the Famicom | 03: The Memory Map Whats Ken Making 2024-06-28 | Welcome to the third video in my multi-part series on the Famicom. In this video, we'll take continue our exploration of the CPU and mainboard by talking about how the Famicom and NES uses the memory map to communicate with other chips.Links Referenced in this Video:- NESdev Wiki CPU Memory Map - nesdev.org/wiki/CPU_memory_map- NESdev Wiki 2A03 Register Map - nesdev.org/wiki/2A03Past Episodes:- Episode 1: The Design of a Legend - youtu.be/VFAvBfXAKYU- Episode 2: The 6502 CPU - youtu.be/Ko6rGjNx2OwCorrection:3:39 I was wrong here - it’s the width of the chip’s *internal* data bus that determines the chip’s “bitness”, not it’s data pins
Inside the Famicom | 02: The 6502 CPU Whats Ken Making 2024-05-24 | Welcome to the second video in my multi-part series on the Famicom. In this video, we’re going to take a closer look under the hood, as we dive into the Famicom’s central processor and learn what makes it tick… literally! We’ll talk about some of the interesting background associated with Nintendo’s use of the 6502 and start exploring the mechanics of Ricoh’s 2A03/2A07 chip.Links Referenced in this Video:- Visual 2A03 - floooh.github.io/visual2a03remix- Commodore’s BCD Circuit Patent - worldwide.espacenet.com/patent/original-document?channel=espacenet_channel-f362701a-18fd-4eca-9d5d-c777b70eddab- List of 2A03/2A07 Clones - nesdev.org/wiki/CPU_variants- Commodore The Amiga Years - amazon.com/Commodore-Amiga-Years-Brian-Bagnall/dp/0994031025
Inside the Famicom | 01: The Design of a Legend Whats Ken Making 2024-05-03 | This is the first video in my in-depth, multi-part series on the Nintendo Family Computer, better known as the Famicom. Over the subsequent videos in this series, we’re going to take a closer look at this game system and deconstruct it to understand how it works.We’re kicking things off with a high-level overview of the system by talking about the design, how it’s powered, the main board, and a couple of the more popular Famicom variants out there. I’ll also discuss a couple of interesting differences between the Famicom and the NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) and start touching on some of the history behind this system.A special thanks to bdlou (https://x.com/@bdlou) for providing me with some video footage of the GPM-series Famicom board, which I don’t own.Links Referenced in this Video:- List of Famiclones on Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Famiclone- Video Game Crash of 1983 - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_game_crash_of_1983- Video of the elusive and rare “AV Top Loader” - youtu.be/mEhNt5q7Hl0?si=GomWYXDIPPWueVFXCorrection:11:30 I misspoke here - I meant composite video, not component!
My 1st Year on YouTube & the Future of Whats Ken Making Whats Ken Making 2024-04-22 | Today, I'm sharing a different kind of video. Last week was my 1-year anniversary on YouTube. Instead of our regularly scheduled program, I felt that it was appropriate to share a retrospective on this past year, as well as my thoughts for the coming year of What's Ken Making.I'm super appreciative for everyone who's watched my content, and for the many great and encouraging notes and comments. Thanks for making this first year on YouTube such a wonderful experience.
Inside FunnyPlayings New FPGA Game Boy Whats Ken Making 2024-04-12 | Let’s face it – FPGAs are cool, but the FPGA gaming devices that we’ve seen to date are just outright expensive. Until now, that is... retro device modding company, FunnyPlaying, recently released their new FunnyPlaying Game Boy Color – a modern FPGA implementation of the classic Game Boy Color handheld.But can the device actually compete with the likes of the Analogue Pocket? In this video, I’m going to take a close look at the hardware in the FunnyPlaying Game Boy Color. I’ll show you how it works, and how it compares to the Pocket.⛓️ Links Referenced in this Video:- Funny Playing FPGA Kit: funnyplaying.com/products/fpgbc-kit- Analogue Pocket: store.analogue.co- Cyclone V Device Overview: cdrdv2-public.intel.com/666729/cv_51001-683694-666729.pdf - Gowin FPGA: https://cdn.gowinsemi.com.cn/DS226E.pdf- WCH Microcontroller: wch-ic.com/products/CH32V203.html
The New 2024 gameBadge | Episode 3: Games & Emulators Whats Ken Making 2024-04-04 | Today, I'm wrapping up my 3-part series on the 2024 version of the gameBadge by showing you how to install some of the games and emulators that we've written. I'll also talk a little bit about how I ported over some of the emulators, including my development setup and how I've been doing the debugging.Links Referenced in this Video:- gameBadge Workshop Registration: midwestgamingclassic.com/event/ben-heck-make-a-gamebadge-details- gameBadge3 GitHub Repo: github.com/benheck/gamebadge3- Gerber Files: github.com/benheck/gamebadge3/tree/main/PCB%202024/Gerber%20files- Parts List: github.com/benheck/gamebadge3/tree/main/PCB%202024/parts%20lists
The New 2024 gameBadge | Episode 2: Step-by-Step Build Whats Ken Making 2024-03-29 | This is the 2nd episode in a 3-part series, where I'll take you through the new 2024 gameBadge. In this video, I take you through the end-to-end build process, and show you how to build your very own system.Links Referenced in this Video:- gameBadge Workshop Registration: midwestgamingclassic.com/event/ben-heck-make-a-gamebadge-details- gameBadge3 GitHub Repo: github.com/benheck/gamebadge3- Gerber Files: github.com/benheck/gamebadge3/tree/main/PCB%202024/Gerber%20files- Parts List: github.com/benheck/gamebadge3/tree/main/PCB%202024/parts%20lists
The New 2024 gameBadge | Episode 1: Design Overview Whats Ken Making 2024-03-12 | MGC is right around the corner - and that means it's time for a new gameBadge! This year's design contains an interesting addition that unlocks some new capabilities - emulators!This video is the first in a 3-part series, where I'll take you through the new 2024 gameBadge. In this video, I walk you through the high-level design of this year's gameBadge and explain some of the changes that we made.Links Referenced in this Video:- gameBadge Workshop Registration: midwestgamingclassic.com/event/ben-heck-make-a-gamebadge-details- gameBadge3 GitHub Repo: github.com/benheck/gamebadge3- Parts List: github.com/benheck/gamebadge3/tree/main/PCB%202024/parts%20lists- MCUME Project: github.com/Jean-MarcHarvengt/MCUME- Midwest Gaming Classic: midwestgamingclassic.com
Diving into the BlisSTer: Is this the ULTIMATE MiSTer Add On? Whats Ken Making 2024-03-01 | There's no lack of accessories out there for the MiSTer - and in this video, I'm digging into one of the cooler ones that I've seen - the BlisSTer. Not only is it a zero-input lag solution for the MiSTer, but it also lets you use non-native console controllers.In this video, I'm going to deep dive into the BlisSTer, explain how it works, and give you my thoughts on whether or not this $79+ add-on is worth it.*Note* I originally had links to the Bliss Box storefront in the description, but they were blocked by YouTube for a policy violation, and I'm not sure why. If you want to purchase a BlisSTer directly from them, you can do so from bliss-box dot net. Sorry for the inconvenience!Links Referenced in this Video:- Bliss Box YT Channel: youtube.com/@bliss-box- BlisSTer Purchase Page (UltimateMister): ultimatemister.com/product/blisster-hub-rev3- LLAPI Core Repository: github.com/MiSTer-LLAPI- LLAPI Open Source Example: github.com/ulao/Bliss-Box-LLAPI- API Documentation: docs.google.com/document/d/12XpxrmKYx_jgfEPyw-O2zex1kTQZZ-NSBdLO2RQPRzM- Legacy BlissBox Site (with old firmware source): http://spawnlinux.ddns.net/Bliss-Box/old%20technical.html
Adding TURBO MODE to the Tandy Model 100 Whats Ken Making 2024-02-16 | A huge THANK YOU to PCBWay for sponsoring this video. Head over to pcbway.com and pick up the board for this mod for only $5.I absolutely love my Tandy Model 100. But let's face it - it's a laptop from the early 80s, and it run as early-80s speeds. But fortunately, there's a new experimental mod that lets you run the Model 100 at a whopping 5MHz. It's not an easy one, though, because there are a lot of downstream impacts when you start messing with the system clock.In this video, I'll take you through the process of installing the clock doubler mod, and I'm going to explain how it works along the way. We'll talk about some of the nuances of the Model 100, as well as intricacies of the timing architecture.Links referenced in this video:- 5MHz Upgrade Mod Wiki: bitchin100.com/wiki/index.php?title=5MHZ_upgrade_for_Model_T- PCBWay: pcbway.com- 45ns EPROM Chip: mouser.com/ProductDetail/556-AT27C256R-45PU- ROM Adapter Board: bitchin100.com/wiki/index.php?title=M100ROM- ROM Images: bitchin100.com/wiki/index.php?title=Model_and_ROM_information
Tearing Down the Anbernic ARC Whats Ken Making 2024-01-26 | Anbernic released their newest Sega-inspired handheld game system recently, but is it really much different than their other devices? Join in on this journey with me to tear down the Anbernic ARC-D, and let's take a look at what makes it tick. Some of things we discover may surprise you!Links referenced in this video:- Anbernic ARC Product Page: anbernic.com/products/rgarc-d-rgarc-s- Anbernic RG405M: anbernic.com/products/rg405m- 64GB eMMC Chip: lcsc.com/product-detail/NAND-FLASH_Samsung-KLMCG4JETD-B041_C2915276.html- Google Magic Photo Editor: https://blog.google/products/photos/google-photos-magic-editor-pixel-io-2023/- Deploying Transformers on the Apple Neural Engine: machinelearning.apple.com/research/neural-engine-transformersDatasheets referenced:- CPU: armdesigner.com/download/Rockchip_RK3566_Datasheet_V1.2-20220601.pdf- Charge Controller: https://rockchip.fr/RK817%20datasheet%20V1.01.pdf- 2GB LPDDR RAM: datasheet.lcsc.com/lcsc/2207151030_SK-HYNIX-H9HCNNN8KUMLHR-NME_C2912103.pdf- Audio Amp: sg-micro.com/uploads/soft/20211223/1640243021.pdf- eMMC: datasheet.lcsc.com/lcsc/2202131900_Samsung-KLMBG2JETD-B041_C2803245.pdf- Battery Gauge: datasheet.lcsc.com/lcsc/2201242130_Cellwise-CW2015CHBD_C881838.pdf
The PicoZX - A Handheld Classic Computer Emulator Whats Ken Making 2024-01-12 | Maybe you grew up in the US like me and didn't have any experience with the UK-based Sinclair product line. Or maybe you lived on the other side of the pond and have vivid memories cutting your teeth on Sinclair BASIC while straining your neck in front of your TV. Regardless of which of these people you were, I think you'll love this project - it's called the PicoZX, and it's a handheld classic computer emulator created by a talented maker named Peter Misenko (aka Bobricius).In this video, I'll walk you through this really neat device and show you how to build one from start to finish. We'll then load it up with a couple of emulators and see what we can do with it.Thank you to PCBWay for sponsoring this video and providing the PCBs to build this amazing device. Check out the links below, and order yourself a set so you can build your own classic handheld computer.🔩 Common Parts (used for both versions)- Main PCB: pcbway.com/project/shareproject/PICO_ZX_LCD_VGA_Spectrum_128k_094be579.html- Faceplate PCB: pcbway.com/project/shareproject/PICOZX_Panel_white_843d7c86.html- Battery PCB: pcbway.com/project/shareproject/PICOZX_Bottom_cover_6b2734b1.html- Bottom Edge PCB: pcbway.com/project/shareproject/PICOZX_Down_side_9118a8ff.html- Raspberry Pi Pico: sparkfun.com/products/17829- 2.8" IPS LCD: aliexpress.us/item/3256804475907179.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.11.4dc41802PspPQm&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa- MicroSD Card Slot: amazon.com/dp/B09WZWH7MP- 18650 Battery Holder: amazon.com/dp/B0B1JG6CFQ- TP4056 Battery Charging Module: amazon.com/dp/B08F7QSLN7- 7mm 100gf tact switches (50): mouser.com/ProductDetail/179-TS026670BK100SCR- Power Switch: mouser.com/ProductDetail/611-JS202011CQN- Speaker: amazon.com/gp/product/B0BMB195SX- 10 ohm resistors (4): mouser.com/ProductDetail/652-CMP0603QFX-10R0E- 4.7 kilo-ohm resistor (1): mouser.com/ProductDetail/603-RC0603FR-074K7L- 0.1uF capacitor (1): mouser.com/ProductDetail/KEMET/C0805C104J5RAC?qs=r%2FVmNO8Tjq7NnSJCDQvpIg%3D%3D- 10uF capacitor (1): mouser.com/ProductDetail/KEMET/C0805C106K8RAC7210?qs=qDynDzKJm89Noj94vfKrew%3D%3D- BSS123 MOSFETs (2): mouser.com/ProductDetail/863-BSS123-G- BSS84 MOSFET (1): mouser.com/ProductDetail/771-BSS84-T-R- Schottky Diode (1): mouser.com/ProductDetail/771-PMEG2010AEH-QX🔩 "Slim" Version Parts (in addition to the common parts above)- Top Edge PCB: pcbway.com/project/shareproject/PICOZX_Top_connector_cover_handheld_f633d971.html- Side Edge PCBs (2): pcbway.com/project/shareproject/PICOZX_Left_Right_side_handheld_c9b5c61a.html🔩 "Full" Version Parts (in addition to the common parts above)- Top Edge PCB: pcbway.com/project/shareproject/PICOZX_Top_connector_cover_956ea899.html- Side Edge PCBs (2): pcbway.com/project/shareproject/PICOZX_Left_Right_side_triangle_d9c64831.html- DE-15 Female Connector: mouser.com/ProductDetail/Amphenol-Commercial-Products/L77HDE15SD1CH4RHNVGA?qs=f9yNj16SXrKPVxRw%2FcVQYg%3D%3D- DE-9 Male Connector: mouser.com/ProductDetail/Amphenol-Commercial-Products/G17C0910132EU?qs=1VVaZAL47g1wqtt9KNnEiQ%3D%3D- 3.5mm Audio Jack: tme.com/us/en-us/details/1503-20/jack-connectors/lumberg/1503-20- USB-B Port: mouser.com/ProductDetail/Amphenol-FCI/61729-0021BLF?qs=zxzm42eeoPNlv99mpIa3VA%3D%3D- USB-A Port: mouser.com/ProductDetail/GCT/USB1046-GF-0190-L-B-A?qs=KUoIvG%2F9IlbZOJtEsn1unA%3D%3D- 470 ohm resistors (3): mouser.com/ProductDetail/YAGEO/RC0805JR-13470RL?qs=fRxXYNj8ftGUxYgdCoSfyg%3D%3D- 1 kilo-ohm resistors (3): mouser.com/ProductDetail/YAGEO/RC0805JR-7W1KL?qs=lK7re9URrH63m5LxADEHeQ%3D%3D- 82 ohm resistors (2): mouser.com/ProductDetail/755-SDR10EZPJ820- 0.1uF capacitor (1): mouser.com/ProductDetail/KEMET/C0805C104J5RAC?qs=r%2FVmNO8Tjq7NnSJCDQvpIg%3D%3D- 4.7 kilo-ohm resistor (1): mouser.com/ProductDetail/603-RC0603FR-074K7L⛓️ Links Mentioned- PCBWay 6th Annual Design Competition: pcbway.com/activity/6th-project-design-contest.html- PCBWay PicoZX Project Page: pcbway.com/project/shareproject/PICO_ZX_LCD_VGA_Spectrum_128k_094be579.html- PicoZX Hackaday Page: hackaday.com/2023/06/21/a-pico-based-zx-spectrum-emulator- FruitBat ZX Spectrum Emulator: github.com/fruit-bat/pico-zxspectrum- MCUME Emulators: github.com/Jean-MarcHarvengt/MCUME
The MiSTer Mini Console Whats Ken Making 2023-12-22 | I love the MiSTer stack, but let's face it - it's not exactly the most polished-looking device in your living room. In this video, I'm going to fix that problem by building the MiSTer Mini Console - a wonderful MiSTer console design, created by a talented designer in the maker community.In this video, I'm going to take you through the process of how I built one - from 3D printing the pieces, to modifying a cheap USB hub, and wiring it all up. After it's up and running, we'll give it a spin and check out the new Nintendo 64 MiSTer core by playing a bit of Super Mario 64.🔗 Links Referenced in this Video:- MiSTer Mini Console: printables.com/model/627450-mister-fpga-mini-console-case- RetroFrog's Storefront: stoneagegamer.com/retro-frog- MakerSpot Micro USB Hub (Amazon): amazon.com/dp/B09CKRDFTH- Threaded Power Jack Sockets (Amazon): amazon.com/dp/B07FK6MMGH- Right-Angle USB Connector (Amazon): amazon.com/dp/B003YKX6WC- Right-Angle Power Cable (Amazon): amazon.com/dp/B0851CWR14- HDMI Extension Cable (Amazon): amazon.com/dp/B0746C2FWL- MicroSD Card Extension Cable (Amazon): amazon.com/dp/B09CKRDFTH
Software Emulators vs FPGAs Whats Ken Making 2023-12-08 | Today, I’m wrestling with the question that’s on everyone’s mind… if software emulators are so good and inexpensive, then why are there people spending the money on FPGA-based devices like the Analogue Pocket and the MiSTer? But in order to understand this, we need to go a bit deep.So, in this video, I’m going to take you through the basics of how old game consoles work, and I’m going to discuss how both software emulators and FPGAs go about recreating that experience on different devices. And along the way, I’ll touch on various nuances of both approaches, and perhaps surprise you with a couple of things you may not have known about emulation. This video is a bit more technical than my usual content, but I think you’ll find the explanations and diagrams quite accessible.🔗 Links Referenced in this Video:- Super Mario Bros ROM Disassembly: 6502disassembly.com/nes-smb/SuperMarioBros.html- Interactive DMG CPU Explorer: http://iceboy.a-singer.de/dmg_cpu_b_map- Ars Technica Article on Emulator Accuracy: arstechnica.com/gaming/2011/08/accuracy-takes-power-one-mans-3ghz-quest-to-build-a-perfect-snes-emulator- Higan high accuracy software emulator: github.com/higan-emu/higan- RetroArch: retroarch.com- Mesen Software Emulator: github.com/SourMesen/Mesen2- Anbernic Handheld Devices: anbernic.com- Retroid Pocket: goretroid.com- Miyoo Mini Plus: aliexpress.com/store/1101949807- VIC-II Kawari: http://accentual.com/vicii-kawari🔗 Further Study on How the NES and GameBoy Work:- NESDev Wiki: nesdev.org/wiki/Nesdev_Wiki - the definitive source of NES technical information.- GameBoy PanDocs: http://bgb.bircd.org/pandocs.htm - a great source of technical information on the GameBoy.- GameBoy Schematics: https://gbdev.gg8.se/wiki/articles/DMG_Schematics- The GameBoy CPU Manual: realboyemulator.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/gbcpuman.pdf- Architecture of Consoles: copetti.org/writings/consoles - a great series of articles that explores the architecture of various game consoles🔗 Further Study on How Software Emulators Work:- A Journey into GameBoy Emulation - robertovaccari.com/blog/2020_09_26_gameboy- Emulating the GameBoy CPU on .NET - ax-h.com/software/development/emulation/2017/12/03/emulating-the-gameboy-cpu-on-dot-net.html- A 6-part series on creating a GameBoy emulator - raphaelstaebler.medium.com/building-a-gameboy-from-scratch-part-1-51d05496783e🔗 Further Study on How FPGAs Work:- Cyclone V Device Handbook - intel.com/content/www/us/en/docs/programmable/683375/current/logic-array-blocks-and-adaptive-logic-24877.html- Series of Verilog Tutorials - chipverify.com/tutorials/verilog- EEVBlog FPGA Introduction Video - youtube.com/watch?v=gUsHwi4M4xE
Building a ROM Dumper – The Open Source Cartridge Reader Whats Ken Making 2023-11-17 | In this video, I'll show you how to build your own ROM dumper for under $40, by using the Open-Source Cartridge Reader (OSCR) project. This is a standalone device that will let you make backups of over 30 different types of classic video game cartridges. I’ll take you through the end-to-end build process and explain how the device works along the way.I’ll also be testing its saved game features and see if it’s possible for me to inject a saved game from my Analogue Pocket handheld FPGA into a real game cartridge.🛍️ Cart Reader Auctions:- Urban Grey: ebay.com/itm/115980328635- Galaxy Black: ebay.com/itm/115980332398- Signal White: ebay.com/itm/115980322463- Jet Black: ebay.com/itm/115980335298🔗 Links Mentioned in this Video:- Open Source Cartridge Reader Project: github.com/sanni/cartreader- OSCR Parts List: github.com/sanni/cartreader/wiki/What-to-order- List of Games that Use SNES Enhancement Chips: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Super_NES_enhancement_chips- TL866-II Programmer: amazon.com/Universal-Programmer-TL866II-EEPROM-Adapter/dp/B07KPJZCWT- RetroArch: retroarch.com- JLCPCB: jlcpcb.com- PCBWay: pcbway.com- ATMega 2560 MCU (the one that I used, which works with undervolting): amazon.com/gp/product/B07TGF9VMQ- Fully Enclosed OSCR Case: printables.com/model/409926-kytor-industries-fully-enclosed-open-source-cartri#RetroGaming #OpenSource #GamingHardware
Digging into the Analogue Pocket, a portable FPGA game system Whats Ken Making 2023-10-27 | It took a full year, but my Analogue Pocket finally arrived! In this video, I'll dive into the device, tear it down, and give you an overview of its dual-FPGA architecture. I'll also walk you through setting up cores and loading ROMs using a couple of neat community tools. Plus, I'll put it up against the MiSTer and the GameBoy Advance SP with the Unhinged mod that I did a couple of months ago.Links mentioned in this video:- Analogue Pocket: analogue.co/pocket- PocketUpdater: github.com/RetroDriven/Pocket_Updater- PocketSync: github.com/neil-morrison44/pocket-sync- Pocket Core Inventory: openfpga-cores-inventory.github.io/analogue-pocket- MiSTer DE10-Nano FPGA Dev Board (Mouser): mouser.com/ProductDetail/Terasic-Technologies/P0496?qs=%2FacZuiyY%252B4ZdDLJqTxdJ5w%3D%3D- 3D-Printed Stand: printables.com/model/298904-analogue-pocket-stand
Going Online with the Tandy Model 100 #septandy Whats Ken Making 2023-09-29 | For #septandy 2023, I'm bringing my Tandy Model 100 into the 21st century by taking it online! In this video, I show you how I connected it to the Internet, and how you can do the same for under $10.The small 8 line screen on the M100 isn't all that great for playing BBS games, so we'll also do a mod that will let me use the MVT100 terminal at the same time as the WiFi modem, enabling online access with a full 80 x 25 line display.Links Mentioned in this Video:- Zimodem: github.com/bozimmerman/Zimodem- RetroCampus BBS: http://bbs.retrocampus.com- The Cave BBS: cavebbs.com- ESP8266 MCU (Amazon): amazon.com/ESP8266-Internet-Development-Wireless-Micropython/dp/B07RNX3W9J- RS232 to TTL level shifter (Amazon): amazon.com/HiLetgo-MAX3232-Converter-Module-Serial/dp/B00LPK0Z9A- SILabs VCP Driver: silabs.com/developers/usb-to-uart-bridge-vcp-drivers?tab=downloads- MVT100 Adapter (Ordering Information): http://bitchin100.com/wiki/index.php?title=Ordering_Information- Arduino IDE: arduino.cc/en/software
How to Make an MT32-Pi for the MiSTer (Cheap Option Included!) Whats Ken Making 2023-09-08 | In this video, I'm diving into the MT32-Pi project, which turns your Raspberry Pi into a Roland MT-32 MIDI synthesizer. We'll look at 3 different ways to connect it to a MiSTer FPGA, including a low-budget option that just uses an old USB 2.0 cable that you can cut up. I'll take you through the software configuration, as well as the assembly process for a nice MT32-Pi HAT.Games demo'd in this video:- 4D Sports Boxing (PC)- Police Quest 2 (PC)- Space Quest 5 (PC)- Day of the Tentacle (PC)- Secret of Monkey Island (PC)- Kings Quest VI (PC)- Robocop 3 (PC)- Castlevania Chronicles (X86000)- Civilization (PC)Links mentioned in this video:- The Munt Project - github.com/munt/munt- MT32-Pi Github - github.com/dwhinham/mt32-pi- Tested MIDI Interface Cables - github.com/dwhinham/mt32-pi/wiki/USB-MIDI-interfaces- Mio MIDI Interface - iconnectivity.com/products/midi/mio- Tested MT32-Pi USB cables - github.com/dwhinham/mt32-pi/wiki/MiSTer-FPGA%3A-Tested-USB-cables- MiSTer/MT32-Pi GPIO Pinout (for direct wiring) - github.com/dwhinham/mt32-pi/wiki/MiSTer-FPGA%3A-Interface-pinout- Engineer PA-21 Crimpers - amazon.com/gp/product/B002L6HJ8W- Generic Dupont Connector Kit - amazon.com/Taiss-Connector-Housing-Adaptor-Assortment/dp/B0B11SX39B- Parts List (Mouser - does not include PCB) - mouser.com/ProjectManager/ProjectDetail.aspx?AccessID=bdde3496c6- MT32-Pi Gerbers - github.com/MiSTer-devel/Hardware_MiSTer/raw/master/releases/MT32Pi_Main_v2.1.zip- Raspberry Pi 4 (Mouser) - mouser.com/ProductDetail/Raspberry-Pi/SC01949?qs=sGAEpiMZZMtTz4c6chlxkMBV999dnzqSoO%252BdhXEm4kefedNQ5MetWg%3D%3D- USB Cable with Dupont Connectors - amazon.com/MEIRIYFA-USB-Motherboard-Adapter-Extender/dp/B0BV9K69M9- OLED Display 5-pack (Amazon) - amazon.com/gp/product/B09T6SJBV5- MT32-Pi HAT Spacer - thingiverse.com/thing:4736679- MT32-Pi HAT Button Covers - thingiverse.com/thing:4736700- OLED Spacer - thingiverse.com/thing:4755822
WonderSwan Repair and Screen Upgrade - No Sound, Bad LCD Whats Ken Making 2023-08-23 | In my quest to acquire and repair classic game systems, I've come across a Bandai WonderSwan, from the late 90s. The device that I'm working on in this video was not emitting any sound, and the front polarizer on the LCD had become delaminated. After a quick overview of the WonderSwan, I'll walk you through how I repaired the sound by diagnosing and patching a broken trace on the mainboard. Then, I'll take you through the process of replacing the stock LCD with an aftermarket backlit screen... with astonishing results.Links mentioned in this video:- Replacement WonderSwan Screen - aliexpress.us/item/3256803586856523.html
Tandy 200 Restoration (TRS-80) - No Power, Bad Keyboard, and Badly Burned LCD Whats Ken Making 2023-08-06 | In this video, I'm cracking open a black suitcase from Pontiac in the 1980s and resurrecting the Tandy 200 imprisoned inside... this thing has likely been sitting around and neglected for many years. I'll first diagnose and repair an issue with the power button and keyboard. Then, I'll show you how I repaired the badly burned-out LCD. And we'll end by giving it a spin around the block to examine Microsoft's pre-cursor to Excel before getting lost in a game of Solitaire and battling it out with our future AI overlords in Romulus Chess.Links mentioned in this video:- Replacement reflective polarizer film - 3dlens.com/reflective-polarizer-film-200x250mm-with-adhesive.php- Replacement memory battery (Jeff Birt's store) - soigeneris.com/memory-backup-battery-mbat1- TPDD Backpack (Highly Recommended!) - soigeneris.com/tandy-tpdd-2-backpack-drive-2- Club 100 BASIC Game Library - http://www.club100.org/library/libgam.html
2 Player SNAC Adapters on the MiSTer FPGA (NES, SNES, and PSX) Whats Ken Making 2023-07-25 | In this video, I'm taking a look at a couple of different options for multi-player SNAC adapters on the MiSTer FPGA gaming project, for playing NES, SNES, and PlayStation games using original controllers. I'll walk you through the process of building a couple of multi-player SNACs by hand, and I'll take you through an in-depth look at the SNAX by the folks over at MiSTer Addons.Links mentioned in this video:- SNAC Adapter GitHub Repo: github.com/blue212/SNAC-adapters- SNAX: misteraddons.com/collections/parts/products/serial-native-accessory-converter-snac- BlissBox: bliss-box.net- JLCPCB: jlcpcb.com- SNES/SFC Controller Ports (AliExpress): aliexpress.com/w/wholesale-sfc-controller-port.html- NES Controller Ports (AliExpress): aliexpress.com/w/wholesale-nes-controller-port.html- USB 3 Connectors (Amazon): amazon.com/dp/B07QX4QTP3
Revitalizing an Atari 2600 Vader with a Super Simple Composite Mod Whats Ken Making 2023-07-14 | I have a couple of Atari 2600s that have been waiting for a new outlook on life. In this video, we'll take a look at one of them and I'll show you a really simple two-transistor composite video mod that you can do with less than $3 in parts... and it gets really decent results!
Installing the Unhinged Gameboy Advance SP Mod Whats Ken Making 2023-07-07 | I took the plunge and forked out big bucks for Boxy Pixel's all-aluminum Gameboy Advance SP Unhinged mod. Not only does it upgrade your shell to a premium aluminum casing, but it also added a USB-C charging port, a larger 1700 mAH battery, and a headphone jack!Links referenced in this video:- Boxy Pixel Storefront: boxypixel.com- Device Stand: printables.com/model/522001-gameboy-advance-sp-unhinged-device-stand
MiSTer FPGA Setup and Configuration Tips Whats Ken Making 2023-06-30 | This week, I'm walking you through how I like to set up my MiSTer configuration. There's a ton of different options, scripts, add-ons and other things you can do to enhance your MiSTer experience. Please share your favorites in the comments below!Links mentioned in this video:- Mr. Fusion Linux Image - github.com/MiSTer-devel/mr-fusion- Rufus Open Source Disk Imaging Tool - github.com/pbatard/rufus- WinSCP - github.com/winscp/winscp- Halo 2600 - forums.atariage.com/topic/166916-halo-for-the-2600-released-at-cge-download-the-game-here- Amoeba Jump - forums.atariage.com/topic/280211-amoeba-jump- Folder Names for Each MiSTer Core - mister-devel.github.io/MkDocs_MiSTer/cores/console- Core Path Priority - mister-devel.github.io/MkDocs_MiSTer/cores/paths- Super Attract Mode - github.com/mrchrisster/MiSTer_SAMCommands used to remotely administer the MiSTer:- SSH command: ssh root@10.0.0.48 (replace with your own IP - default password is 1)- Update Script: /media/fat/scripts/update.sh- Download the update_all script: wget raw.githubusercontent.com/theypsilon/Update_All_MiSTer/master/update_all.sh- Run the Update All script: /media/fat/scripts/update_all.sh- Disable Fast USB Polling: /media/fat/scripts/fast_USB_polling_off.sh- Reboot the MiSTer: reboot
Making Sense of SNACs on the MiSTer FPGA Whats Ken Making 2023-06-23 | Continuing on with my look into the MiSTer FPGA gaming project, I'm diving into SNAC adapters and how they help replicate the feel of original game systems. In this video, I explain a bit about how SNACs overcome some of the challenges with USB device frame accuracy, show off a couple of SNACs in action, and repair a faulty SNAC adapter that I purchased online.Links mentioned in this video:- SNAC Adapter GitHub Repo - github.com/blue212/SNAC-adapters- SNAC Level Shifter (USB Plug) - misterfpga.co.uk/product/mister-snac-adapter-usb- SNAC Level Shifter (HDMI Plug) - misterfpga.co.uk/product/mister-fpga-snac-adapter-hdmi- SNAX - misteraddons.com/products/serial-native-accessory-converter-snac?variant=39795936166021- SNAC Adapters (HDMI Plug) - misteraddons.com/collections/parts/products/snac-controller-adapters- SNAC Adapters (USB Plug) - misterfpga.co.uk/product/mister-snac-controller-adapters- Ultimate SNACs - ultimatemister.com/product-category/mister-snac
Exploring Video Game Emulation with the MiSTer and FPGA Technology Whats Ken Making 2023-06-16 | I've been tinkering with video game emulation for 25 years, using countless apps and devices. I started playing with the MiSTer and FPGA-based emulation last year, and immediately fell in love with it. In this video, I spend a little time exploring the MiSTer and talk about the various pieces of the hardware necessary to have a great MiSTer experience. And of course, I had to show off a few of my favorite arcade classics running on the MiSTer.Links mentioned in this video:- Terasic DE-10 Nano: https://www.terasic.com.tw/cgi-bin/page/archive.pl?Language=English&No=1046- MiSTer Project: mister-devel.github.io/MkDocs_MiSTer- MiSTer Add-ons (where I purchased my add-on cards and accessories): misteraddons.com- MiSTer Multisystem: shop.retrocollective.co.uk/multisystem-board-only- SSD Drive Case: amazon.com/gp/product/B07MNFH1PX- Short Hard Drive Cable: amazon.com/gp/product/B09ST6YG38- Custom SSD Expansion Bay for the 3D-printed MiSTer case: printables.com/model/306019-solid-state-drive-expansion-for-mister-case- Custom Rear Panel for the 3D-printed MiSTer case: printables.com/model/312056-mister-case-digital-io-power-side-plate-with-usb-p- Retro Gaming on the MiSTer (WKM Article) - whatskenmaking.com/2022/11/02/retro-gaming-on-the-mister- Checking out the MiSTer Multisystem (WKM Article) - whatskenmaking.com/2023/01/23/checking-out-the-mister-multisystem
Connecting a Laptop from 1983 to a VGA Monitor and Playing Zork #shorts Whats Ken Making 2023-06-09 | ...
Tandy Model 100 (TRS-80) on a VGA Monitor with the MVT100 Whats Ken Making 2023-06-09 | I can't get enough of the cool things that the Model 100 community is doing! Today, I'm taking a look at the MVT100 - this is a VT100 terminal that connects your M100's RS-232 port to a VGA monitor. Thanks to the great work of Steve Adolph, Geoff Graham, and other vintage computer enthusiasts, we can now enjoy vintage software on a full screen display!Links mentioned in this video:- VT100 Integration: http://bitchin100.com/wiki/index.php?title=VT100- MVT100 Purchasing Information: http://bitchin100.com/wiki/index.php?title=Ordering_Information- REXCPM Chip: http://bitchin100.com/wiki/index.php?title=REXCPM- Geoff Graham's VT100 Terminal: geoffg.net/terminal.html- 25-pin to 9-pin Serial Cable: amazon.com/gp/product/B00066HL50- Serial to USB Converter: amazon.com/gp/product/B00IDSM6BW
GameBoy Advance SP Super Bright Screen Upgrade Whats Ken Making 2023-06-02 | I'm back again with another GameBoy screen upgrade... this time for a GameBoy Advance SP. In this video, I'll take you through the process of installing a super-bright, power-hungry, battery-draining screen from AliExpress.Links mentioned in this video:- Replacement Screen: aliexpress.us/item/3256804961003131.html
How to Make a gameBadge3 - A Complete Walkthrough from Soldering to Loading Games Whats Ken Making 2023-05-24 | Join Ken in this video, as he walks through the process of making Ben Heckendorn's gameBadge3 from start to finish. Ken also gives a quick history of the evolution of the gameBadge and shares a short report-out from Midwest Gaming Classic 2023.Links Mentioned in this Video:- gameBadge3 GitHub Repo - github.com/benheck/gamebadge3- Visual Studio Code - https://aka.ms/vscode- YY CHR - https://w.atwiki.jp/yychr- Tiled Map Editor - mapeditor.org- JLC PCB - jlcpcb.com
I dramatically improved the video on my Atari 7800 with a simple composite mod! Whats Ken Making 2023-05-13 | In this video, I take you through the end-to-end process of how I created a composite video/audio mod for my Atari 7800, using a simple NPN transistor and few common resistors.
Making a Cheap Power Adapter for a Questionable Atari 7800 Whats Ken Making 2023-05-05 | I picked up a questionable Atari 7800 from Midwest Gaming Classic last year, in 2022. It came with a joystick and a game, but no power adapter! In this video, I'll be showing you how I made a replacement adapter, using a cheap power brick made for a flashlight.Links to Resources Mentioned in this video:- Brinkmann Power Adapter: amazon.com/gp/product/B01IPEGXT4- Atari 7800 FAQ: gamefaqs.gamespot.com/atari7800/916367-atari-7800/faqs/2630
LCD Upgrade on my Game Boy Pocket Whats Ken Making 2023-04-25 | In this video, I'll be taking you through the steps I used to upgrade the screen on my Game Boy Pocket to a bright, backlit, IPS display.Links to Resources Mentioned in this video:- LCD Upgrade Kit: aliexpress.us/item/2255800875860230.html- iFixit Manta Driver Kit: ifixit.com/Store/Tools/Manta-Driver-Kit--112-Bit-Driver-Kit/IF145-392- Inexpensive Tri-Wing Screwdriver (not what I used, but should get the job done): amazon.com/Wing-Screwdriver-Tool-Repair-Nintendo/dp/B07SG6JJW9
Running CP/M on the Tandy Model 100! Whats Ken Making 2023-04-15 | In this video, I'll be going through the process I used to run CP/M on my Tandy Model 100 using the REXCPM chip. CP/M is an early operating system that was popular in the 1970s and 1980s, and the Tandy Model 100 was a popular portable computer from the same era.The REXCPM chip is a modern add-on that allows you to run CP/M on the M100. I'll be walking you through the process of installing and loading the firmware onto the REXCPM chip, and then show you how to load and run CP/M.Links to Resources Mentioned in this Video:- REXCPM Ordering Information: bitchin100.com/wiki/index.php?title=Ordering_Information- 25-pin to 9-pin Serial Cable: amazon.com/gp/product/B00066HL50- Serial to USB Converter: amazon.com/gp/product/B00IDSM6BW- REXCPM Firmware: bitchin100.com/wiki/index.php?title=REXCPM#Software- M100 CPM Files: bitchin100.com/wiki/index.php?title=M100_CP/M- M100 Option ROM Images: bitchin100.com/wiki/index.php?title=REXCPM#Option_ROM_Images_for_Download
