MakeMHz
@makemhz.com
Manufacturer and online retailer for open-source hardware, tools, and electronic kits. Based outside of Atlanta, GA.
The MakeMHz Summer Sale is live through Monday, July 13th at 1 PM EST.
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Save on original Xbox upgrades:
Project Stellar Plus - 20% off
Stellar Plus + XboxHD+ Bundle - 25% off
Stellar RGB kits - 25% off
Xbox USB adapters - 40% off
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Save on original Xbox upgrades:
Project Stellar Plus - 20% off
Stellar Plus + XboxHD+ Bundle - 25% off
Stellar RGB kits - 25% off
Xbox USB adapters - 40% off
MakeMHz Summer Sale
For a limited time, save on Project Stellar Plus, XboxHD+, Stellar RGB kits, and Xbox USB adapters.
makemhz.com
July 9, 2026 at 5:46 PM
The MakeMHz Summer Sale is live through Monday, July 13th at 1 PM EST.
makemhz.com/blogs/news/m...
Save on original Xbox upgrades:
Project Stellar Plus - 20% off
Stellar Plus + XboxHD+ Bundle - 25% off
Stellar RGB kits - 25% off
Xbox USB adapters - 40% off
makemhz.com/blogs/news/m...
Save on original Xbox upgrades:
Project Stellar Plus - 20% off
Stellar Plus + XboxHD+ Bundle - 25% off
Stellar RGB kits - 25% off
Xbox USB adapters - 40% off
Reposted by MakeMHz
Finally!!! This is the first time any Konami Python 1 arcade title has ever been emulated! This is technically "in game", however PCSX2 hard crashes after this step so still lots of work ahead.
Nice to see some progress after entering the FireWire torment nexus
Nice to see some progress after entering the FireWire torment nexus
May 21, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Finally!!! This is the first time any Konami Python 1 arcade title has ever been emulated! This is technically "in game", however PCSX2 hard crashes after this step so still lots of work ahead.
Nice to see some progress after entering the FireWire torment nexus
Nice to see some progress after entering the FireWire torment nexus
Project Stellar firmware 1.9.0 is now available. 🚀
This update adds compatibility workarounds for trainer patches, introduces the new firmware download system, and includes various fixes and improvements.
github.com/MakeMHz/proj...
This update adds compatibility workarounds for trainer patches, introduces the new firmware download system, and includes various fixes and improvements.
github.com/MakeMHz/proj...
Release v1.9.0 · MakeMHz/project-stellar
Changelog
Added compatibility workarounds for trainer patches
Added a new firmware download system
Various fixes and improvements
Due to a firmware download bug in previous releases, this update ...
github.com
May 15, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Project Stellar firmware 1.9.0 is now available. 🚀
This update adds compatibility workarounds for trainer patches, introduces the new firmware download system, and includes various fixes and improvements.
github.com/MakeMHz/proj...
This update adds compatibility workarounds for trainer patches, introduces the new firmware download system, and includes various fixes and improvements.
github.com/MakeMHz/proj...
Shipping update for Project Stellar Plus and Wireless Upgrade Kits.🍍
Shipping begins Thursday. Orders will go out on a rolling basis over the next few weeks due to demand. 🚀
We also have ~100 additional Wireless Upgrade Kits available (last chance).
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Shipping begins Thursday. Orders will go out on a rolling basis over the next few weeks due to demand. 🚀
We also have ~100 additional Wireless Upgrade Kits available (last chance).
makemhz.com/blogs/news/m...
MakeMHz Update – April
We’re just a few days out from our scheduled ship window, and we want to provide a quick update on where things stand.
makemhz.com
April 28, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Shipping update for Project Stellar Plus and Wireless Upgrade Kits.🍍
Shipping begins Thursday. Orders will go out on a rolling basis over the next few weeks due to demand. 🚀
We also have ~100 additional Wireless Upgrade Kits available (last chance).
makemhz.com/blogs/news/m...
Shipping begins Thursday. Orders will go out on a rolling basis over the next few weeks due to demand. 🚀
We also have ~100 additional Wireless Upgrade Kits available (last chance).
makemhz.com/blogs/news/m...
It's always a good sign when a pallet of packaging supplies shows up.😍
Stellar Plus and Wireless Upgrade Kits are shipping soon!
Stellar Plus and Wireless Upgrade Kits are shipping soon!
April 8, 2026 at 6:47 PM
It's always a good sign when a pallet of packaging supplies shows up.😍
Stellar Plus and Wireless Upgrade Kits are shipping soon!
Stellar Plus and Wireless Upgrade Kits are shipping soon!
🚀 Announcing the Easy LPC Rebuild QSB for Xbox 1.6
The first rebuild solution that fully restores the LPC port using a simple flex PCB design for fast and reliable installs.
Shipping at the end of April.
Included free with all Stellar Plus kits!
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The first rebuild solution that fully restores the LPC port using a simple flex PCB design for fast and reliable installs.
Shipping at the end of April.
Included free with all Stellar Plus kits!
makemhz.com/products/lpc...
Easy LPC Rebuild QSB for Xbox 1.6
The Easy LPC Rebuild QSB is the simplest and most reliable way to restore the LPC port on an Original Xbox revision 1.6 motherboard. Designed for quick, frustration-free installation, this flex PCB re...
makemhz.com
March 20, 2026 at 6:41 PM
🚀 Announcing the Easy LPC Rebuild QSB for Xbox 1.6
The first rebuild solution that fully restores the LPC port using a simple flex PCB design for fast and reliable installs.
Shipping at the end of April.
Included free with all Stellar Plus kits!
makemhz.com/products/lpc...
The first rebuild solution that fully restores the LPC port using a simple flex PCB design for fast and reliable installs.
Shipping at the end of April.
Included free with all Stellar Plus kits!
makemhz.com/products/lpc...
Project Stellar Plus and Stellar Plus Upgrade Kits will ship with a front-mounted PCB antenna to maximize WiFi and Bluetooth reception inside the Xbox.
Is anyone interested in an optional external antenna kit, with drilling templates, for users who want to push performance even further?🤔
Is anyone interested in an optional external antenna kit, with drilling templates, for users who want to push performance even further?🤔
January 14, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Project Stellar Plus and Stellar Plus Upgrade Kits will ship with a front-mounted PCB antenna to maximize WiFi and Bluetooth reception inside the Xbox.
Is anyone interested in an optional external antenna kit, with drilling templates, for users who want to push performance even further?🤔
Is anyone interested in an optional external antenna kit, with drilling templates, for users who want to push performance even further?🤔
The MakeMHz January update is live. 🚀
XboxHD+ shipping resumes Jan 12 with fewer than 30 orders remaining.
Stellar Plus and Wireless Upgrade Kit timeline has shifted to late April due to CNY schedules.
Wireless Upgrade Kit orders close at the end of January.
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XboxHD+ shipping resumes Jan 12 with fewer than 30 orders remaining.
Stellar Plus and Wireless Upgrade Kit timeline has shifted to late April due to CNY schedules.
Wireless Upgrade Kit orders close at the end of January.
makemhz.com/blogs/news/m...
MakeMHz Update – January
Hey, it’s Dustin from the MakeMHz team. Here is a quick update for January. I normally don’t go into personal health matters here, but it impacted our schedule, and I want to be transparent. Personal ...
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January 5, 2026 at 6:40 PM
The MakeMHz January update is live. 🚀
XboxHD+ shipping resumes Jan 12 with fewer than 30 orders remaining.
Stellar Plus and Wireless Upgrade Kit timeline has shifted to late April due to CNY schedules.
Wireless Upgrade Kit orders close at the end of January.
makemhz.com/blogs/news/m...
XboxHD+ shipping resumes Jan 12 with fewer than 30 orders remaining.
Stellar Plus and Wireless Upgrade Kit timeline has shifted to late April due to CNY schedules.
Wireless Upgrade Kit orders close at the end of January.
makemhz.com/blogs/news/m...
Pre-orders are live!
🚀 Project Stellar Plus - a complete redesign with built-in Wi-Fi, wireless controller support powered by BlueRetro, and faster hardware.
Reserve yours now:
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Already own Stellar? Grab the new Wireless Upgrade Kit here:
makemhz.com/products/pro...
🚀 Project Stellar Plus - a complete redesign with built-in Wi-Fi, wireless controller support powered by BlueRetro, and faster hardware.
Reserve yours now:
makemhz.com/products/pro...
Already own Stellar? Grab the new Wireless Upgrade Kit here:
makemhz.com/products/pro...
November 4, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Pre-orders are live!
🚀 Project Stellar Plus - a complete redesign with built-in Wi-Fi, wireless controller support powered by BlueRetro, and faster hardware.
Reserve yours now:
makemhz.com/products/pro...
Already own Stellar? Grab the new Wireless Upgrade Kit here:
makemhz.com/products/pro...
🚀 Project Stellar Plus - a complete redesign with built-in Wi-Fi, wireless controller support powered by BlueRetro, and faster hardware.
Reserve yours now:
makemhz.com/products/pro...
Already own Stellar? Grab the new Wireless Upgrade Kit here:
makemhz.com/products/pro...
We’re excited to announce Project Stellar Plus - a complete redesign with built-in Wi-Fi, wireless controller support, and faster hardware. 🚀
makemhz.com/blogs/news/p...
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Project Stellar Evolves: Introducing Stellar Plus and the Wireless Upg
The next generation of Stellar is here. Project Stellar Plus and the new Wireless Upgrade Kit bring built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, faster performance, and firmware 2.0.0 - all built on a unified foundatio...
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October 30, 2025 at 9:15 PM
We’re excited to announce Project Stellar Plus - a complete redesign with built-in Wi-Fi, wireless controller support, and faster hardware. 🚀
makemhz.com/blogs/news/p...
makemhz.com/blogs/news/p...
Support over the last two weeks has been amazing, and we have nearly cleared out our restock! ❤️
We are working on shipping out all orders this week.
The 20% Stellar RGB bundle discount is extended for one more week. Buy now, as the next Project Stellar restock will not be until later this year. 🚀
We are working on shipping out all orders this week.
The 20% Stellar RGB bundle discount is extended for one more week. Buy now, as the next Project Stellar restock will not be until later this year. 🚀
All Stellar RGB orders have shipped! 🥳
A small restock is coming in 1 to 2 weeks, earlier than the original September estimate for Project Stellar and Stellar XboxHD+.
To celebrate, get 20% off Stellar RGB when bundled with either for the next two weeks!
A small restock is coming in 1 to 2 weeks, earlier than the original September estimate for Project Stellar and Stellar XboxHD+.
To celebrate, get 20% off Stellar RGB when bundled with either for the next two weeks!
August 18, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Support over the last two weeks has been amazing, and we have nearly cleared out our restock! ❤️
We are working on shipping out all orders this week.
The 20% Stellar RGB bundle discount is extended for one more week. Buy now, as the next Project Stellar restock will not be until later this year. 🚀
We are working on shipping out all orders this week.
The 20% Stellar RGB bundle discount is extended for one more week. Buy now, as the next Project Stellar restock will not be until later this year. 🚀
Stellar RGB kits are arriving and already being installed. 🥳
Discord member hattymein shared these pictures of their install in a crystal edition Xbox and said: "It’s the best fucking thing ever. Super glad you came up with this."
Discord member hattymein shared these pictures of their install in a crystal edition Xbox and said: "It’s the best fucking thing ever. Super glad you came up with this."
July 31, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Stellar RGB kits are arriving and already being installed. 🥳
Discord member hattymein shared these pictures of their install in a crystal edition Xbox and said: "It’s the best fucking thing ever. Super glad you came up with this."
Discord member hattymein shared these pictures of their install in a crystal edition Xbox and said: "It’s the best fucking thing ever. Super glad you came up with this."
All Stellar RGB orders have shipped! 🥳
A small restock is coming in 1 to 2 weeks, earlier than the original September estimate for Project Stellar and Stellar XboxHD+.
To celebrate, get 20% off Stellar RGB when bundled with either for the next two weeks!
A small restock is coming in 1 to 2 weeks, earlier than the original September estimate for Project Stellar and Stellar XboxHD+.
To celebrate, get 20% off Stellar RGB when bundled with either for the next two weeks!
July 30, 2025 at 6:13 PM
All Stellar RGB orders have shipped! 🥳
A small restock is coming in 1 to 2 weeks, earlier than the original September estimate for Project Stellar and Stellar XboxHD+.
To celebrate, get 20% off Stellar RGB when bundled with either for the next two weeks!
A small restock is coming in 1 to 2 weeks, earlier than the original September estimate for Project Stellar and Stellar XboxHD+.
To celebrate, get 20% off Stellar RGB when bundled with either for the next two weeks!
July 20, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Stellar RGB kits start shipping in less than a week! 🥳
Do you prefer a subtle glow on the original black shell, or are you all about maximum RGB with a limited edition shell that lights up everything?
Let us know your style!
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Do you prefer a subtle glow on the original black shell, or are you all about maximum RGB with a limited edition shell that lights up everything?
Let us know your style!
bsky.app/profile/make...
I'm in the workshop this weekend installing full Stellar RGB kits into these beautiful limited edition Original Xbox consoles. 🤩
July 19, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Stellar RGB kits start shipping in less than a week! 🥳
Do you prefer a subtle glow on the original black shell, or are you all about maximum RGB with a limited edition shell that lights up everything?
Let us know your style!
bsky.app/profile/make...
Do you prefer a subtle glow on the original black shell, or are you all about maximum RGB with a limited edition shell that lights up everything?
Let us know your style!
bsky.app/profile/make...
The last pieces have arrived! 🥳
We will be working on the installation guides over the weekend and will begin shipping out orders later next week!
We will be working on the installation guides over the weekend and will begin shipping out orders later next week!
July 17, 2025 at 6:37 PM
The last pieces have arrived! 🥳
We will be working on the installation guides over the weekend and will begin shipping out orders later next week!
We will be working on the installation guides over the weekend and will begin shipping out orders later next week!
Thank you to everyone for the continued support! 🥰
It appears that we have sold out of our remaining stock of Project Stellar and XboxHD+ over the weekend.
We're currently in the process of having the next batch made and have reopened orders for all products.
makemhz.com
It appears that we have sold out of our remaining stock of Project Stellar and XboxHD+ over the weekend.
We're currently in the process of having the next batch made and have reopened orders for all products.
makemhz.com
July 7, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Thank you to everyone for the continued support! 🥰
It appears that we have sold out of our remaining stock of Project Stellar and XboxHD+ over the weekend.
We're currently in the process of having the next batch made and have reopened orders for all products.
makemhz.com
It appears that we have sold out of our remaining stock of Project Stellar and XboxHD+ over the weekend.
We're currently in the process of having the next batch made and have reopened orders for all products.
makemhz.com
🚀 Stellar XboxHD+ bundle is back in stock and shipping now!
Inventory is limited, so if you’ve been waiting, now’s the time!
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Inventory is limited, so if you’ve been waiting, now’s the time!
makemhz.com/products/xbo...
Stellar XboxHD+ Bundle
The first and only purely digital video output add-on for the original Microsoft Xbox. Video is captured directly off the pixel data bus from the GPU, encoded, sent directly to your HD TV with no adde...
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June 2, 2025 at 6:43 PM
🚀 Stellar XboxHD+ bundle is back in stock and shipping now!
Inventory is limited, so if you’ve been waiting, now’s the time!
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Inventory is limited, so if you’ve been waiting, now’s the time!
makemhz.com/products/xbo...
The wait is over. Stellar RGB is here. 🚀
A fully customizable, solderless RGB system built for the Original Xbox — powered by StellarOS.
Available now in:
✨ Ring of Lights Kit
🔌 Controller Ports Kit
🟢 Front Panel Kit
🛠️ DIY Cable
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A fully customizable, solderless RGB system built for the Original Xbox — powered by StellarOS.
Available now in:
✨ Ring of Lights Kit
🔌 Controller Ports Kit
🟢 Front Panel Kit
🛠️ DIY Cable
makemhz.com/products/ste...
May 16, 2025 at 3:46 PM
The wait is over. Stellar RGB is here. 🚀
A fully customizable, solderless RGB system built for the Original Xbox — powered by StellarOS.
Available now in:
✨ Ring of Lights Kit
🔌 Controller Ports Kit
🟢 Front Panel Kit
🛠️ DIY Cable
makemhz.com/products/ste...
A fully customizable, solderless RGB system built for the Original Xbox — powered by StellarOS.
Available now in:
✨ Ring of Lights Kit
🔌 Controller Ports Kit
🟢 Front Panel Kit
🛠️ DIY Cable
makemhz.com/products/ste...
Project Stellar Firmware 1.8.3 is now available as a beta release. 🚀
This update is for offline installation only. Once confirmed stable, it will roll out via the online update server. If issues occur, a firmware recovery to a previous version may be required.
github.com/MakeMHz/proj...
This update is for offline installation only. Once confirmed stable, it will roll out via the online update server. If issues occur, a firmware recovery to a previous version may be required.
github.com/MakeMHz/proj...
Release v1.8.3 Beta · MakeMHz/project-stellar
Beta Release
Firmware 1.8.x has been extensively tested, but as this is an initial beta release, unexpected issues may still occur. If problems arise, a firmware recovery to a previous version may ...
github.com
May 14, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Project Stellar Firmware 1.8.3 is now available as a beta release. 🚀
This update is for offline installation only. Once confirmed stable, it will roll out via the online update server. If issues occur, a firmware recovery to a previous version may be required.
github.com/MakeMHz/proj...
This update is for offline installation only. Once confirmed stable, it will roll out via the online update server. If issues occur, a firmware recovery to a previous version may be required.
github.com/MakeMHz/proj...
Tariff Relief and Production Update at MakeMHz
Project Stellar kits are heading out, and fewer than 50 standalone XboxHD+ units just went live. Replacement‑part pages are now live with Easy d0 and molded plastics sold solo.
makemhz.com/blogs/news/t...
Project Stellar kits are heading out, and fewer than 50 standalone XboxHD+ units just went live. Replacement‑part pages are now live with Easy d0 and molded plastics sold solo.
makemhz.com/blogs/news/t...
Tariff Relief and Production Update at MakeMHz
Why We’re Checking In Did you miss our first update? Read MakeMHz’s Plan to Ride Out Tariffs for the background on these changes. Good news first. Tariffs have mostly returned to normal, lifting a hug...
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May 12, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Tariff Relief and Production Update at MakeMHz
Project Stellar kits are heading out, and fewer than 50 standalone XboxHD+ units just went live. Replacement‑part pages are now live with Easy d0 and molded plastics sold solo.
makemhz.com/blogs/news/t...
Project Stellar kits are heading out, and fewer than 50 standalone XboxHD+ units just went live. Replacement‑part pages are now live with Easy d0 and molded plastics sold solo.
makemhz.com/blogs/news/t...
Did you know?🤔
Your original Xbox can now tell Discord what game you're playing.
Project Stellar’s GameID feature works with the @pixelfx.co Morph to update your Discord presence in real time. 🤯
Your original Xbox can now tell Discord what game you're playing.
Project Stellar’s GameID feature works with the @pixelfx.co Morph to update your Discord presence in real time. 🤯
May 2, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Did you know?🤔
Your original Xbox can now tell Discord what game you're playing.
Project Stellar’s GameID feature works with the @pixelfx.co Morph to update your Discord presence in real time. 🤯
Your original Xbox can now tell Discord what game you're playing.
Project Stellar’s GameID feature works with the @pixelfx.co Morph to update your Discord presence in real time. 🤯
Halo 2 HD - Stellar Edition is now available!
Built for Project Stellar, it brings full support for custom resolutions, letting you experience Halo 2 like never before.
Here it is running at 1720x720!🤯
github.com/MakeMHz/stel...
Built for Project Stellar, it brings full support for custom resolutions, letting you experience Halo 2 like never before.
Here it is running at 1720x720!🤯
github.com/MakeMHz/stel...
April 29, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Halo 2 HD - Stellar Edition is now available!
Built for Project Stellar, it brings full support for custom resolutions, letting you experience Halo 2 like never before.
Here it is running at 1720x720!🤯
github.com/MakeMHz/stel...
Built for Project Stellar, it brings full support for custom resolutions, letting you experience Halo 2 like never before.
Here it is running at 1720x720!🤯
github.com/MakeMHz/stel...