Working on a range of open source and commercial hardware for gaming, electronics and computing. Focus on controller adaptors with accessibility in mind.

Joined January 2020
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Want to play NES games with original accessories on emulators? Need a low latency wireless connection between your NES and its accessories? Our new open source project turns NES gamepads, Zappers, and Power Pads into Bluetooth (BLE) controllers! github.com/GrechTech/NES-BLE…
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The GP2040-CE team is happy to announce the release of v0.7.10. v0.7.10 is a large release that updates a ton of backend code and bring a significant number of new features to the firmware. You can check out the full notes here: github.com/OpenStickCommunit…
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Pre-order for my Bluetooth adapter for OG Xbox #BRX will start July 12th if all goes well. More info next week!
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Put this together recently as there were no existing solutions for an RP2040 USB to UART bridge using PIO that supported full duplex operation reliably, necessary for use cases like programming an ESP32 using the RP2040 as a bridge with any GPIO pins. github.com/GrechTech/rp2040-…
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The recently updated documentation includes initial instructions on using the units in the newly supported Transmission Mode This can turn retro (and Wii/Nintendo Classic) controllers into Bluetooth outputs! Perfect for use with emulators and BlueRetro github.com/GrechTech/RetroRo…
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Great point here. Bypassing a 7805 to supply USB 5V direct is obviously bad, but a well designed SMPS, such as a Triad, or a high end USB-PD supply, can be a very clean source of 9V power While many original adaptors would no longer meet regulatory approval in much of the world
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Replying to @Voultar
I even go back to stuff like game gear with its dual switch mode supplies (buck/boost), the 32X (buck….okay maybe 32X isn’t a great example) and then the various switch mode power warts that shipped with the consoles before then. Given the PCB cost constraints of the day, they weren’t even properly constraining the loop area of the high current loops and likely leaning on the large value caps to sink the high frequency transients as well as inductors between the voltage rails and regulator output. I’ve been spending a lot of time over the past year designing and laying out switch mode converters and load testing them to characterize their noise/ripple. The only one I had that exhibited egregious high frequency noise was when I routed the return path for the output incorrectly, which caused this horrorshow, which shouldn’t be hooked up to anything you care about 🤡
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Ofc, there are a lot of bad USB(-PD) supplies out there users may use, so there's still good reason not to sell mods using this approach But I see no engineering reason to insist on using exclusively OG PSUs that no longer meet modern EMC, environmental or safety regulations.
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Great video from @TynologyGaming that goes through the #BlueRetro feature set for the Dreamcast. I will add his configs as preset soon. youtu.be/0pnv-HH2eis?si=yyva…
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Looking for another way to play classics like Jet Force Gemini with the controller of your choice? Want to play co-op but need an option for friends that struggle with the original N64 controller? Dive straight in with with BlueRetro's built in presets!
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🕹️ RESTOCK 🕹️ RetroRosetta Receiver (Universal BlueRetro) bundles are back with a sleak new Dark Blue option 🎮 tindie.com/products/27452/

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Two-way universal retro controller conversion support is coming soon with RetroRosetta! Ideal for using original controllers with BlueRetro or emulators on PC/Android/etc. Support provided by open source alternate firmware, long planned and supported on all RR hardware!
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Fun #BlueRetro fact: since v1.8.4, there's a macro for toggle GamePad and GamePadAlt: L2 R2 Start Select or just the "Home" button (PS button, Heart button, etc) if your controller has it! This works great for switching #PCEngine games from 2 to 6 button mode.
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Thanks to Pranav for his review of the Wii Ext RetroRosetta units! We're always happy to provide advice and support when it comes to getting the most out of BlueRetro and its extensive config options!
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A peak at a little prototype BlueRetro dongle concept I've been working on, with multi-system support for several 8-bit PC and console platforms.
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The view from the other side. (The name and many other aspects of the design are likely to change as prototypes progress)
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Thanks to June for her Tindie review of the RetroRosetta DIY kits!
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