Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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E597 - Tired of burning or finding old Kickstart Roms? Well this is the product for you! Presenting the KickSmash32 a rom replacement board that can store up to 6 kickstarts! While I only scratch the surface of what this can do . ranging from kickstart roms, to file sharing to hot swap images, usb network to host and more. Special thank you to the legendary Chris Hooper for providing this board.

If you are interested in acquiring a Kicksmash32?

Amibay forums: amibay.com/threads/kicksmash32-kickstart-rom-replacement-a3k-d-a4k-d.2453456

Chris Hooper Github - github.com/cdhooper/kicksmash32


ACILL Discord: discord.gg/jNSTB4xR

Kavanoz builds them too but i cant share his info without his permission as i tend to make him too busy. ! (üzgünüm salih)

If you would like to help me keep this going, consider supporting my channel! Through patreon for as little as 1$ a month, (heck i spend more on lunch in one day). Please Consider helping me save Amigas. 100% of funds i receive assist me in purchasing replacement parts , tools and supplies to save these beloved machines.

patreon.com/ChrisEdwardsRestoration

Or a one time Paypal donation at paypal.me/macphreak4evr you should see a irish captain picard. holding a green beer.
(you will see)

Thank you to all my current patrons and supporters, I can not express how much your support means to me.Because of you and your support and generosity, I am able to fund repairs for others FOR FREE. I can not fix everything, but i do save many. So a personal thanks directly to each and every one of you!

Its Dangerous to go alone, take this!

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you can use my code NOCODE, to save up to an additional 15% off your next order. *must be signed in for code to work* Thanks everyone!!!

Tools used in this video:

The Retrofriends, GBS8200 vga box, 75$ on ebay usa. 99 for a hdmi one
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Tonya - a hammer
harborfreight.com/16-oz-claw-hammer-66862.html

Loreana Bobbit
harborfreight.com/5-in-precision-flush-cutter-57794.html

Aven Desoldering Wick
mouser.com/ProductDetail/Aven/17545?qs=uwxL4vQweFMNB5OJoZY0og%3D%3D

Jonard IC extractor
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Kester 186 liquid No Clean Flux that you have to clean
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BackBit Chiptester pro v2
store.backbit.io/product/chip-tester

DIP Pin Straightener
retrorewind.ca/dip-chip-straightener

Helmet of Goober:
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Solder station WepTools 853d-5AII
weptools.com/products/853d-5a-ii
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Desoldering station WepTools 948d3
weptools.com/products/948d-iii-desoldering-station
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Wep 982_III Precision soldering station
weptools.com/products/micro-soldering-station-9823
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Wep 982D3 Precision Hot Tweezers and soldering station
weptools.com/products/tweezer-soldering-iron-982d3
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Fume Extractor: Weptools 948DQ
weptools.com/products/948dq-i-fume-extractor
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Siglent SDS1052DL digital oscilloscope
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Kotto silicon solder sucker aka Moana3
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Joyalense Digital microscope:
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TV pixel display and wall pixel display
divoom.com or amzn.to/4kP9QBV

like the wall neon? get it here
retroledsigns.com

lament hellraiser screensaver, google
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VTOMAN JUMP 1500 Power Station
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