Tag: retro hardware

TheRetroChannel shifts its online store from Tindie to Electrons, offering improved features, better global access, and new hardware releases.

Piers Rocks redesigns the RP2350 One ROM, adding USB support and improved layout. Watch how he re-engineers this compact PCB from the ground up.

World of Jani’s guide shows how to build a portable 15kHz VGA Monitor Tester using an Arduino Nano. Perfect for Amiga and Atari ST users, the device helps identify compatible monitors on the go. With easy-to-find components, downloadable software, and links to 15kHz monitor lists, it’s a must-have for any retro collector or tinkerer.

The Bad Apple Tile Demo on the F256K2 uses clever tile compression and MP3 streaming to achieve smooth animation on 8-bit inspired hardware.

RETRO is the New Black takes on the dirtiest Amiga 500 restoration, transforming a filthy auction find into a working system with cleaned accessories, repaired hardware, and a refreshed monitor.

The X65 project demonstrates 8-bit sampled sound playback on its DEV-board, offering a glimpse of its versatile audio capabilities.

Wavicle unveils the OtterX Cartridge Prototype, exploring design trade-offs, rising costs, and technical choices for the X16 cartridge project.

One ROM Lab firmware upgrades One ROM into a ROM reader, now with Airfrog wireless integration. Piers Rocks demonstrates the process in detail.