Last but not least, some pics of the recap. Lots of capacitors. Motherboard, power supply, and drive board all recapped and took the opportunity to replace the thernal compound on the CPU/GPU. 🧵 5/5

The DVD drive in this console was working fine, but some routine maintenance can't hurt. Drive cleaned, recapped, and relubricated. Also replaced the drive band for smooth drive tray open/close. 🧵 4/5

Moving on to the XboxHD+ installation. Being that this is a v1.6 board, an LPC rebuild was required. AV port removed, XboxHD+ flex installed along with associated wiring. Also added an MCPX heatsync because why not. 🧵 3/5

The most difficult part of this one was, of course, the RAM upgrade. v1.6 requires "stacking" the additional RAM chips on top of the existing RAM. Then, running a wire from pin28 of the new RAM for chip-select. 🧵 2/5

I made the Xbox Microsoft didn't! Introducing the Limited Edition Mountain Dew Code Red Xbox. This v1.6 now has 128MB RAM, XboxHD+, pink Open Xenium, 2TB SSD with Xbox Origins build, 80-wire IDE, startech SATA IDE adapter, and matching red 3D printed parts. 🧵 1/5

With everything done, we now have a completely restored SNES console that outputs absolutely beautiful RGB video, with switchless region SuperCIC and IGR from the controller! Oh, and check out these screenshots using a shielded SCART cable from @MisirajEduart!. 🧵 5/5

Then it was on to the SuperCIC/uIGR. Original CIC chip removed and area cleaned. For the bi-color power LED I used a micro jst connector so the console can be properly disassembled if needed without having to unsolder the LED connections. 🧵 4/5

Next up, the Edge-Enhancer. This must be done first if also installing a SuperCIC/uIGR, as the board will cover components that need to be removed. I took inspiration from @zaxour and made a tiny relief board that is secured to the ground pad next to the RGB connections. 🧵 3/5

The first order of business was the power port, which is a common point of failure. After the port was replaced, the motherboard was recapped, and new voltage regulator added with the heatsync after taking pics (not shown). With the motherboard good, it's on to the mods. 🧵 2/5

This poor little Super Nintendo console has a new lease on life. New housing from @CastleManiaRyan, Edge-Enhancer from @Voultar, SuperCIC/uIGR from @ConsoleMods, new caps, voltage regulator, power port, blue/red bi-color power LED and lots of TLC. 🧵 1/5

Bonus post! FZ-JP1 controller cleaned up, recapped, volume wheel lubricated, and contacts treated with deoxit. This one had a leaky cap at C7, so if you have not recapped your 3DO controller yet, it may be time to do so 😬

Finally, some screenshots from the 3DO Retro G.E.M. at 1080p. Super crispy!. - Alone In The Dark.- Corps Killer.- Burning Soldier.- Quarantine . 🧵 5/5

Next up, the motherboard recap, socketed battery, and Noctua fan. The old CR2354 was replaced with a socketed CR2450. The socket was installed flat to the board on this revision. Fan upgraded, and so was the connector on the mothboard for easy plug and play. 🧵 4/5

Moving on to the internals. Here are a couple glamour shots of the 3DO Retro G.E.M flex. The pitch of the legs makes this very similar to PS1Digital or PS1 G.E.M. install. Some people like to drag solder, but I prefer to go leg by leg, one by one. 🧵 3/5

The ODE the customer included is an open source design that uses through-hole components, so I whipped up a mount that protects the bottom and secures the ODE to the chassis. I uploaded the mount to Printables in case anyone else can use it. 🧵 2/5

3DO Retro G.E.M. Shiny from @PixelFXco installed in a beautiful FZ-1 console. Also added an open source ODE included by the customer, a new socketed battery, and a Noctua fan. Enjoy the Panasonic 3DO library in 1080p/1440p ouptut via HDMI on a modern display! . 🧵 1/5

Final testing with one of my favorite Arcade classics on the Dreamcast, Gauntlet! After a good bit of testing and a few worlds conquered, I can say with the utmost certainty that this console is good to go 😅. 🧵 4/4

Next up was the mounting board and securing the Retro G.E.M. to the Dreamcast mainboard. New thermal pads were applied prior to closing everything up. 🧵 3/4

The first order of business when installing the DC Retro G.E.M. was to remove the Serial/AV ports and separate them. Then, it was on to the flex cable installation. 🧵 2/4

Another Retro G.E.M. Shiny from @PixelFXco. This one went into a VA1 Sega Dreamcast console. Serial port replaced with a mini HDMI port. Up to 1440p output via HDMI without needing to cut into the housing! . 🧵 1/4