Console Modding Site!

Dimensions and pictures of various console motherboards There doesn't seem to be a compiled list of console motherboard dimensions anywhere, so I figured it would be a good idea to make one. Here are pictures and measurements of every cartridge-based console I have. Note that the "unmodified" measurements usually include controller ports and such. The cut-down dimensions are estimates I've made based on grounding strips and blank sections on the boards as I have not actually done any cutting on any of these except an original NES board, so they may not be exactly correct. Also, I realize that some of the pictures are a bit blurry, so I may take better ones at a later date. Read this article

Product review - The perfect amplifier/speakers to go with your small screen I finally found an all in one setup that is pretty much perfect for using with a screen that has no audio amp or speakers. Read this article

Building a high-quality stereo audio amplifier with the TPA6021A4 This datasheet teaches you how to use the TPA6021A4 to make an audio amp-circuit. Read this article

Using an Analog Stick in place of a D-Pad/Joystick In this article, I will show you how to use an analog stick instead of button-based directional controls. Read this article

Choosing a video format

Most just go for composite, but is it really the best choice?
I list some of the video formats consoles give and screens take, and what their advantages are

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Methods for opening consoles with non-standard screws A number of methods to open up consoles that use non-standard screws (Nintendo consoles) Read this article