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Until Mike Flanagan proves me otherwise, "The Haunting of Hillhouse" will only be second to "Midnight Mass" when it comes to horror miniseries.

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V1605 @v1605.com · 25/09/2026

I think this is the only time I've been kind of disappointed with a new #GBC build. I wanted to see how these Half Reflection Half Transmission LCD kits are. In bright light, they look almost oem. Low light using the backlight , the screen reflections creates a distracting holographic effect.

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V1605 @v1605.com · 17/09/2026

Just published my implementation of a #Retrotink4k Serial Bridge using a Esp32-S3-DevkitC. All the basic functionality is implemented via rest, so very easy to integrate into various setups. Fully open source github.com/v1605/retrot...

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GitHub - v1605/retrotink4k-esp32: A ESP32-S3 bridge for the Retrotink4k

A ESP32-S3 bridge for the Retrotink4k. Contribute to v1605/retrotink4k-esp32 development by creating an account on GitHub.

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V1605 @v1605.com · 13/09/2026

Very fun game #Halo Combat Devolved. I really hope the developer get more time to work on it.

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V1605 @v1605.com · 01/09/2026

Conspiracy Theory: AI generated code tends to be sloppy because poorly written code requires more tokens to fix and add features.

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V1605 @v1605.com · 27/08/2026

Working on a project for the #Retrotink4k using a #Esp32. New serial updates in the new firmware are pretty cool.

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V1605 @v1605.com · 24/08/2026

Cut down some trees and remove large fallen branches today. This poor guy looked so confused after.

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V1605 @v1605.com · 21/08/2026

Fresh batteries and cleaning the zebra strips was all that this #Pokedex needed. So happy to own one again.

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V1605 @v1605.com · 18/08/2026

At work today I had to ask the team of vibe coders "What value is this project providing?" Crickets...

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V1605 @v1605.com · 09/08/2026

Got my AGBM-11 designed by @mousebitelabs.bsky.social all built up. Now time to enjoy some #Zelda #GBA

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V1605 @v1605.com · 09/08/2026

First sign of life out of this #GBA cpu

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V1605 @v1605.com · 31/07/2026

I'm interested in g

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V1605 @v1605.com · 25/07/2026

It was a tight fit but replaced the crystal with a new one and it seems to be working. I found some with the correct frequency so I was curious if it would work. Audio sounds correct and was able to trade pokemon.

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V1605 @v1605.com · 23/07/2026

So this crystal test kit arrived missing two capacitors and its 20mhz crystal is a mislabeled 18mhz. I love aliexpress sometimes.

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V1605 @v1605.com · 21/07/2026

I'm starting to see more AI at work and the results are terrifyingly bad. I've been to Italy multiple times and I've never seen this much spaghetti

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V1605 @v1605.com · 19/07/2026

Time to test out the new #GBA build.

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V1605 @v1605.com · 26/06/2026

Those last two definitely have damaged cartridge slots. Just waiting on those lipo enhanced boards from @mousebitelabs.bsky.social to release on etsy to see if those chips can be saved.

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V1605 @v1605.com · 26/06/2026

Out of the 6 #GBA boards 2 are fully repaired and working (just need to recap) 2 have enough damage around the volume wheel that I think they are good candidates for a board swap since they boot games 2 had a lot of battery leaking. They boot to the start screen, but not games (and no gb mode)

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V1605 @v1605.com · 21/06/2026

And the previous audio issue was the classic bad headphone jack.

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V1605 @v1605.com · 21/06/2026

The second board is fully working now. It wouldn't boot if a screen was inserted. Found a short on the power regulator so I reflowed that area (one of the caps there looked like it was tombstoned after someone bumped it replacing a shoulder)

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V1605 @v1605.com · 21/06/2026

Net improvement on one board, reflowing the ram and CPU got it to boot into games. Audio is still broken

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V1605 @v1605.com · 21/06/2026

Let's see if I can figure out what is wrong with these previously worked on boards

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V1605 @v1605.com · 01/05/2026

"Dash to Panel" extension might have the functionality you are looking for that works within Gnome

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V1605 @v1605.com · 29/04/2026

After seeing the latest #Zaparoo update, I had to make a dedicated **launch.last #FloppyDisk

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Zaparoo @zaparoo.com · 28/04/2026

Zaparoo Core v2.11.0 is out: Launch Guard, PixelCade support, RePlayOS support, faster media library reindexing, MiSTer custom core support, DualRAM launchers, and "**launch.last" for recently played games. Release notes: zaparoo.org/blog/core-v2... #Zaparoo

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Zaparoo Core v2.11.0 released | Zaparoo

Zaparoo Core v2.11.0: Launch Guard, PixelCade LED marquee support, RePlayOS support, MiSTer improvements, and media library updates.

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V1605 @v1605.com · 17/04/2026

I'm looking at playing Chrono Trigger for the first time. Out of the three options, which do you think I should play on (portable options are nice so I can play more consistently, but the OLED TV does make the games pop): 1. Snes: Mister: through #Retrotink 4k 2. Snes: #Analogue Pocket Core 3. #DS

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V1605 @v1605.com · 15/04/2026

Playing some #GBA Pokemon Pinball on the porch. Life is pretty good.

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V1605 @v1605.com · 22/03/2026

Is PlatformIO a good solution for developing ESP32/Arduino? I am looking for an easier way to compile for more boards and configurations without all the overhead in Arduino Studio.

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V1605 @v1605.com · 14/03/2026

A longer version of my Cartridge Slot Extender for the #Analogue #Pocket. I need to make an updated shell but it's scanning those @retrodotcards.com cards just fine. Gerbers are available on my github.

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V1605 @v1605.com · 11/03/2026

Double check your watch history. For a while that "Preview in Feed" was counted as a watch for me, so just scrolling past was enough for YouTube to think I wanted more. I had to delete my history to fix things.

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V1605 @v1605.com · 28/02/2026

Why did no one tell me I could put a hot poker in beer?

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V1605 @v1605.com · 30/01/2026

I'm really excited to try out the update to #Analogue 3D. Forced Progressive seems really cool (though I'd still like to see proper deinterlacing options). www.analogue.co/support/3d/f...

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3D Firmware 1.2.0 - Analogue

Firmware version 1.2.0 for 3D

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V1605 @v1605.com · 11/01/2026

Glad to see you back!

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V1605 @v1605.com · 09/01/2026

Well the first game I wanted to do a full playthrough on the #Analogue3D has graphical issues. Guess Tarzan was doing some advanced features

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V1605 @v1605.com · 30/12/2025

Are you a #HomeAssistant and #Zaparoo user? I would love to get some feedback on a integration (services that would be useful, sensors that should be exposed, etc...) github.com/ZaparooProje... Currently you need to add it as a custom repo, but soon we should have it available in default via hacs.

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GitHub - ZaparooProject/zaparoo-ha-integration: Intregating the Zaparoo Service into Home Assistant

Intregating the Zaparoo Service into Home Assistant - ZaparooProject/zaparoo-ha-integration

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V1605 @v1605.com · 28/12/2025

Latest #Gameboy build. New shell #Pikachu shell, IPS display, button LEDs, and USB C charging.

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V1605 @v1605.com · 26/12/2025

I think I won the in-law lottery.

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V1605 @v1605.com · 23/12/2025

I know what I'm buying as a late Christmas present krikzz.com/our-products...

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EverDrive GBA PRO

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V1605 @v1605.com · 20/12/2025

The expansion pak looks so good with the clear shell.

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Ten | "Hold On, Let Me Save" @theletterten.lol · 15/12/2025

I AM GIVING AWAY AN N64! This is case and light modded. All you have to do is follow, leave a comment, and reskeet this post. You must live within the continental US. Comes with Expansion Pak, Power Cable, and A/V Cables. Quest 64 not included Winner will be randomly picked on the 22nd. #n64

A Nintendo 64.

It is a modded console with a clear white case and a color changing LED light on the front of the console.

There is a Quest 64 loaded into the cartridge slot.

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V1605 @v1605.com · 14/12/2025

Nice and warm now

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V1605 @v1605.com · 14/12/2025

BURN THE BIRD!!!

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V1605 @v1605.com · 29/11/2025

Just as a heads up I was told the alt-cores option in update_all will pull in the Turbo Core into the Others folder. My script is still useful if you want it to go into the console folder (which I want since the N64 is my favorite home console)

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V1605 @v1605.com · 29/11/2025

For anyone that hasn't tried the #N64 Turbo Core on the #MisterFPGA yet, I made a small script to update to the latest version automatically. It will then call update_all afterwards (can be disabled in the config). gist.github.com/v1605/3aad3a...

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Mister N64 Turbo Core updater

Mister N64 Turbo Core updater. GitHub Gist: instantly share code, notes, and snippets.

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V1605 @v1605.com · 23/11/2025

I'll double check but I don't think so. I think I kept a Super Famicom shell that was equally bad.

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V1605 @v1605.com · 23/11/2025

This dmg was probably the most yellowed console I've had on my bench. It was used as a donor for my BMO build.

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V1605 @v1605.com · 21/11/2025

Yeah the USB-C is much more convenient when traveling. I'm looking forward to testing this screen cover more. I'm always so paranoid I'm going to scratch the screen if I stick in my pocket.

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