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[CastleMania Games @CastleManiaRyan]

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[LGSGaming @LukesGameStuff]

@nosIndulgences I think it is common enough to be known about. But at the same time, it is not a problem that is at epidemic levels like some issues are. This is just taken from my own experience and anecdotal evidence I have read on the internet though, so take it with a grain of salt

[LGSGaming @LukesGameStuff]

Ordered one of these last Friday. Got it for a fairly decent price too. I've always wanted to obtain the ability to swap large BGA chips. It is certainly going to be an interesting journey. I might document some if it on here. It might be entertaining 😂

[LGSGaming @LukesGameStuff]

@eevblog Very true. It is the ritual of it more than any expected outcome. There are a lot of things people do that are like this. The people looking down on those buying lotto tickets probably do similar things but are not self-aware enough to realize it

[LGSGaming @LukesGameStuff]

@lettuce_isgood Not really. All of these mods/repairs have a practical aim and purpose. I'm not sure what you mean when you say it is pointless

[LGSGaming @LukesGameStuff]

Finally got a boom arm for my microscope a few days ago. Old mount was just a base that sat on the desk which was rather restrictive. Massive upgrade. I can't believe I waited this long to get one. Also, brand new large bench and matt. Have been slowly putting together a new larger work area the past couple of weeks. Should be finished soon, then I can get back to modding

[Arthrimus @Arthrimus]

Big iFlash2PS2 breakthrough! @rezenclowd3 informed me that he and pcm720 had tried following the advice of @Gusse__ to add 100pf capacitors to ground on the RESET, DIOW, DIOR and DMACK pads of the PS2 motherboard. They found that with this modification in place the iFlash was much more reliable at detecting SD cards even when the PS2 was hot, which has been a problem with some PS2s (especially SCPH-70001 models).

After some of my own tinkering I found that 200pf capacitors seem to work better for GH-032 motherboards, making hot reboots basically 100% reliable. I don't see any negative effects on GH-035 motherboards from using 200pf capacitors, so I'm going to recommend that as standard for all PS2s.

Now for the big news. Not only does this mod improve hot restart reliability, it also has unlocked reliable detection of many previously incompatible SD cards including SanDisk 1TB and 1.5TB cards! There are probably many other previously incompatible cards that will work now, but I don't have a huge sample size to test at the moment.

I've updated the install guide on my website to explain how to perform the mod. It works on all revisions of the iFlash flex.
https://t.co/TY1PHuZcHx

I've ordered a reel of 200pf capacitors and once they arrive next week I will begin including them with each iFlash kit sold.

[LGSGaming @LukesGameStuff]

@alamone @leonkiriliuk @Tian_Feng44 Most of them would as far as I know

[LGSGaming @LukesGameStuff]

@RetroJeff83 Never seen one cracked like that. Good work

[LGSGaming @LukesGameStuff]

@Pink_Skelly

[LGSGaming @LukesGameStuff]

@Pink_Skelly Ah, maybe the solder splash in the upper left of the image

[starlightk7 @starlightk7]

Cranking out a big batch of #OpenSFC builds... Several #SNES and #SuperFamicom are in the works. 😎

Then I'm gonna mod them all up and put them to the test 👀

I have some goodies to benchmark on these... 🧐

I'm gonna get data. Lots of raw data. All of those different takes of edge mods out there are going head to head, and we'll check out a new audio mod as well. 🤩

Each host system will be a 1/1/1 SHVC build of OpenSFC so that they all have the chip revisions.

Mods:
* Torapu/Buttersoft Mod from the Shmups forum
* Mike J Moffitt SHVC Video Improvement Kit from @kadenken
* @retrosixuk Edge Buster / CleanRGB Combo
* @innocuosmuffin 's OSHW SNEdge
* Voultar Edge Enhancer
* cstomi's Edge Sharpener from eBay
* Delphius 's OSHW Super Wave Blaster Audio Mod

6 Video mods and 7 OpenSFC builds. One will remain unmodded, and I'll also throw in an unmodded stock SHVC and a SNESRGB modded SFC Jr. for comparison.

I'll gather tons of raw data with the #RT4K and #Morph4K and I have @HDRetrovision SNES Cables, @Insurrection33 's SNES S-Video/SCART and @retrosixuk CleanRGB SCART cables as well to test with as appropriate.

I'll also get MDFourier captures for both models of SHVC-SOUND (with and without the anti distortion resistors), with and without the audio balance mod, with and without the metal cage, and also compared to the Super Wave Blaster audio mod.

Avermedia GC573 + MOTU M4 will be used for data capture. The data will be compiled and released along with a blind test suite

All parts for this coming run of benchmarks were purchased independently with my own funds to do compatibility testing with my boards. No vendor provided me a kit, so I don't owe any favors to anyone that could influence results.

As a motherboard vendor, I don't intend to take a stance on any particular mod review wise. I'll simply gather raw data while doing compatibility testing with my boards and you all can make use of the data to make your own decisions, knowing what kind of results you'll get if you choose to build a OpenSFC with a given mod.

As OpenSFC is a faithful reproduction, I would also expect the base results to be a valid comparison to stock, but we'll prove whether or not that's true with the stock board versus unmodded OpenSFC 😃

With that said, while I'm finishing up these builds...

What would you guys like to see included in the benchmark suite? 🤔

I have a variety of ideas in mind already, but if you have particular games and/or scenes you'd like to see that you believe will illustrate strengths or weaknesses in these mods, let me know. 😛

I will, within reason depending on how many requests there are, try to include them all along with the set I have in mind myself 😄

[LGSGaming @LukesGameStuff]

@starlightk7 Look forward to seeing your findings. Will be very interesting to see

[LGSGaming @LukesGameStuff]

@eevblog @matt_barrie I reckon they have been given guarantees that they are not going to face serious prison time. I can't see how they would risk coming back here if that were not the case

[Eduart Misiraj @MisirajEduart]

I am very proud to announce the launch 🚀 of my website, dedicated to offering customizable RGB Scart cables to your needs & many other analog video leads and dongles.
https://t.co/kRqFHZClUQ

[Leon Kiriliuk @leonkiriliuk]

Had a chance to install NESRGB V5 today and test it out using Tim's new component cables. I've installed every revision since the very first one back in 2013 and will leave my impression of the kit in this 🧵

[LGSGaming @LukesGameStuff]

@nvandooorn N64 is the easiest of the ones I have done. Also, there is a no cut option, which makes it easier still. PS1 is one the most difficult due to fine pitch flex.