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Jacques Gagnon

@darthcloud.blueretro.com
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Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · 21/09/2026
First time good ending on OG RE, chicken out a bit towards the end, I could probably restart from my third save and make it to the end.
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Randy Linden @randallinden.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Cacodemontube is a friend who worked on DOOM SNES 2026 doing level work and modifications. He's releasing his comprehensive development video on YouTube tomorrow! You can watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkYD...
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Making Doom on SNES (2026) - Developer Commentary
YouTube video by Cacodemontube
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Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · 27/08/2026
Started reading T.H. White's The Once and Future King. Great quote from Merlyn: "He said you could not use magic in Great Arts, just as it would be unfair to make a statue by magic. You have to cut it out with a chisel, you see."
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Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · 14/08/2026
My original N64 games before I started collecting more years later, 98/99 was the peak, I'm a bit surprised at some of my purchases vs resale decisions 😅
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Randy Linden @randallinden.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
I've posted the FX3 documentation to the github here: github.com/LimitedRunGa...
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GitHub - LimitedRunGames-Tech/snes-fx3: Super Nintendo FX3
Super Nintendo FX3. Contribute to LimitedRunGames-Tech/snes-fx3 development by creating an account on GitHub.
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Bucket Mouse @mousebitelabs.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
The chintzy-looking M64 clone console of the N64 by a company named ModRetro has been released, I think, I don't pay attention that closely to shit. But as the great @frankcifaldi.bsky.social posted before, it is our civic duty to push back against this company and shun ANYONE who doesn't.
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Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · 29/07/2026
What's up with all these retro influencers not reading the room and going out of their way to promote warretro crap 🤦
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sonicfreak94.bsky.social @sonicfreak94.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
another PSA: Mania/RSDK for Dreamcast is a HAND-MADE PORT of a HAND-MADE DECOMP. I will not accept ANY AI contributions, and they will be rejected on sight!
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Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · 28/07/2026
My morning routine these days: 1. Wow this is cool! 2. Look it up 3. It's LLM generated 🤮 4. Unfollow
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Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · 26/07/2026
Started to experiment with Zig on a CH32V305. I'll take notes as I go in the repo README. codeberg.org/DarthCloud/C...
codeberg.org
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NFG @nfgworld.com · 25/07/2026
Vibe coding video games is the most aggressively boring horseshit I've ever seen.
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Emily K @emkultra64.com · 24/07/2026
so sick of all of these low-effort "recomps." Devs spent years disassembling, translating and commenting Mario 64, others made APIs and translation layers to make recompilation more effective and now fuckin slop coders are standing on the shoulders of both to make what is functionally bad emulation
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RetroOnyx @retroonyx.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Virtual Boy wireless controller PCBs up for preorder now for Batch 2. I'll order PCBs based on preorders in about 2 weeks. www.retroonyx.com/product-page...
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Nintendo Switch Virtual Boy Wireless Controller PCB | RetroOnyx
Note: This is a preorder for batch 2. I need to hit a minimum number of preorders to trigger the build, as usual. Turn your original Nintendo Virtual Boy controller into a wireless Bluetooth controll...
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Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · 20/07/2026
Now that Mesen support both FX3 games and BlueRetro control you can play the game using my analog joystick ips patch very easily codeberg.org/DarthCloud/D...
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DFX3BR
SNES Doom FX3 patch for BlueRetro analog axis support
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Randy Linden @randallinden.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
I'm in the process of finalizing the SuperNES FX3 documentation which will be located here: github.com/LimitedRunGa...
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GitHub - LimitedRunGames-Tech/snes-fx3: Super Nintendo FX3
Super Nintendo FX3. Contribute to LimitedRunGames-Tech/snes-fx3 development by creating an account on GitHub.
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Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · 18/07/2026
OMG I wish I had Mesen last month while hacking Doom FX3! But kind of proud I pulled that off the hard way!
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Sunlit @sunlitspace542.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
SFCD update! IT'S HERE github.com/nesdev-org/M... (startup jingle by @randomdoesmusic.bsky.social )
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Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · 16/07/2026
MesenCE now emulate BlueRetro SNES w/ analog inputs! Thank to @randallinden.bsky.social & Sour for working on this. Hopefully it help enable futher rom hack or homebrew to use it!
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James Smith @loopj.com · 15/07/2026
Here's my open source implementation of a USB GameCube Controller Adapter, compatible with Wii-U, Switch, Switch 2, and Dolphin, powered by libjoybus - github.com/loopj/usb-ga...
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GitHub - loopj/usb-gamecube-controller-adapter: Open-source 4-port USB GameCube Controller Adapter, a drop-in replacement for Nintendo's official adapter
Open-source 4-port USB GameCube Controller Adapter, a drop-in replacement for Nintendo's official adapter - loopj/usb-gamecube-controller-adapter
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Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · 14/07/2026
I take out the everdrive when I got the OG cartridge!!
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Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · 13/07/2026
Ported my test ROM to NES, you can use the FC expansion port to get dual joystick and rumble on Famicom too!!
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Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · 11/07/2026
An old project of mine...
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Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · 08/07/2026
Sorry but I'm a bit annoyed seeing hardware targeting Retro system using Firmware made with AI/LLM sold without any mention of it whatsoever. wtv I guess no one care
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kady🧚🏻‍♀️ @fairies.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Let’s all stop buying video games and just play old stuff
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Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · 05/07/2026
First time using my glasgow (I know, I know 🫣) it's very satisfying building your own applet!
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Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · 01/07/2026
Finally done with my SNES Doom FX3 rom hack that adds BlueRetro dual analog joystick support while maintaining existing rumble support! Details in reply below!
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Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · 25/06/2026
Setup ca65/ld65 to directly generate my IPS patch. It's such a big improvement in my rom hacking workflow!
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Humble Bazooka @humblebazooka.com · 24/06/2026
I reworked my FX-nvBMP to take advantage of the UV printer I have. I'm really happy with how well the E1 prints on plastic. #pcfx #fxnvbmp #eufymake
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Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · 23/06/2026
Some good progress on my SNES Doom FX3 rom hack adding BlueRetro analog protocol support! Featuring @humblebazooka.com upcoming BlueRetro dongle! @randallinden.bsky.social
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Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · 14/06/2026
Got a nice smoke black shell for my FX3 cartridge. Always important to be hacking with style 😅
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Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · 12/06/2026
👀
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Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · 09/06/2026
Oh great they're gonna ruin another iconic game
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Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · 09/06/2026
Tested my port of BRX for the S31 finally (did so back in April!) The USB part works. BT not working yet, VHCI did not respond to one of my HCI cmd!
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Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · 08/06/2026
Thanks Espressif! ESP32-S31 😎
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Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · 01/06/2026
I'm always going back to the minipro over the Flashcat, auto chip detection is not a feature it's a curse, it only works in a happy scenario. On the other hand selecting the IC manual with no validation whatsoever let you at least figure the issues based on the data read!!
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Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · 31/05/2026
First time I need to use the Pythagorean Theorem to figure a grid size 😅 Nailed It!
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Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · 30/05/2026
Added a preset for Blueretro to map the SNES mouse on the right joystick in the CTRL + Mouse mode of Doom FX3. Best way to play IMHO 😎 @randallinden.bsky.social
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Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · 30/05/2026
BlueRetro v25.10-beta-2 works well with Doom SNES remaster, rumble included. Infinite thanks to @randallinden.bsky.social for the gifts and the awesome engineering behind this remaster!
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Humble Bazooka @humblebazooka.com · 29/05/2026
New product drop at @stoneagegamer.com! NES BT, 2 player wireless adapter for the NES. stoneagegamer.com/nes-bt-bluet... Back in stock: 🔄 Jag2HD 🔄 RGB Blaster Shells 🔄 PS2 2.5" HDD Brackets 🔄 EDFX Shells and more FX-nvBMP restock soon! #NES #BlueRetro #AtariJaguar #PCEngine #PS2 #PCFX
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NES BT Bluetooth Adapter
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Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · 29/05/2026
Fun rom hack I made, L & R items cycle in Classic NES Zelda 1. That turned out to be much more work than I thought originally 😅
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Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · 29/04/2026
I lol'd at Tindie AI generated excuse email. Tell me you don't care without telling me !!
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Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · 28/04/2026
BRX on a ESP32-P4 + ESP32-Pico cause why not. Swapping out the C6 for the Pico on the waveshare devkit was kind of tricky, the pitch is unforgiving.
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Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · 27/04/2026
Regardless of all the subscriptions we pay we can't watch a free hockey broadcast online 🤦Had to improvise an HD antenna real quick!
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Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · 17/04/2026
100% how people think about maker's retro hardware price!
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Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · 15/04/2026
My VCF Montréal talk on BlueRetro is online! check it out! youtu.be/aGbMPsk8fW8?...
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VCF Montréal Retrospective of 6 years working on BlueRetro - Jacques Gagnon
YouTube video by Vintage Computer Federation
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Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · 14/04/2026
2nd prototype of my Vectrex Bluetooth adapter, I managed to delete a trace between a hundreds DRC pass and generate the gerber. 🤦 Finally time to design the shell for it!! First time I designed a flex PCB. I'm very happy with how it turned out. Wasn't hard to spec the PI and FR4 stiffeners.
Prototype Bluetooth adapter for VectrexPrototype Bluetooth adapter for Vectrex, close-up Vectrex controller port.Prototype Bluetooth adapter for Vectrex, close-up PCBPrototype Bluetooth adapter for Vectrex, close-up PCB, ESP32 Py QT Pico side
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FreeCAD @freecad.org · 25/03/2026
#FreeCAD 1.1 is out! Transparent Part Design previews and draggers, Assembly and FEM animations, Sketcher Projection & Intersection, 3-point lighting and more! Notes: wiki.freecad.org/Release_notes_1.1 Get it: freecad.org/downloads Support the project: wiki.freecad.org/Donate youtu.be/a9biWv_M8p8
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FreeCAD 1.1 is released!
YouTube video by FreeCAD
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RetroOnyx @retroonyx.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Latest Virtual Boy custom controller print with stock buttons. :-)
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KiCad EDA @kicad.org · 20/03/2026
KiCad version 10 is out today! Lots of features, lots of speed. We hope you like it. www.kicad.org/blog/2026/03...
KiCad Windows Dark ModeKiCad schematic hop oversKiCad Graphical Rule Editor
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Jacques Gagnon @darthcloud.blueretro.com · 15/03/2026
First working prototype of my Vectrex adapter!!
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