ManCloud (Chris)
@mancloud.bsky.social
Retro Gamer, Modder and Engineer by heart!
The-New-Retro@Discord https://discord.gg/z8G3sbTxqu
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The legendary #Workboy found a new home!
I ported the ROM to work on the #MegaDuck laptop (a #GameBoy clone). Not the hardware we wanted, but...it's hardware that exists! Keyboard, Real Time Clock and all.
Free #DuckDuckWorkboy #rompatch on the itch page:
bbbbbr.itch.io/mega-duck-pa...
#romhacking
I ported the ROM to work on the #MegaDuck laptop (a #GameBoy clone). Not the hardware we wanted, but...it's hardware that exists! Keyboard, Real Time Clock and all.
Free #DuckDuckWorkboy #rompatch on the itch page:
bbbbbr.itch.io/mega-duck-pa...
#romhacking
August 5, 2026 at 2:15 AM
The legendary #Workboy found a new home!
I ported the ROM to work on the #MegaDuck laptop (a #GameBoy clone). Not the hardware we wanted, but...it's hardware that exists! Keyboard, Real Time Clock and all.
Free #DuckDuckWorkboy #rompatch on the itch page:
bbbbbr.itch.io/mega-duck-pa...
#romhacking
I ported the ROM to work on the #MegaDuck laptop (a #GameBoy clone). Not the hardware we wanted, but...it's hardware that exists! Keyboard, Real Time Clock and all.
Free #DuckDuckWorkboy #rompatch on the itch page:
bbbbbr.itch.io/mega-duck-pa...
#romhacking
SwancolorHD v2 prototype 1 is ready to go. Now „only“ software is pending 😅
March 28, 2026 at 9:18 PM
SwancolorHD v2 prototype 1 is ready to go. Now „only“ software is pending 😅
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New version of QR-Paint with some fun features:
- Draw with #SNES Mouse when plugged into a Super #GameBoy (building on demo by vinheim3)
- Windows XP desktop themed SGB Border
- #MegaDuck build with Printer support
#retrogaming #pixelart #qrpaint
bbbbbr.itch.io/game-boy-qr-...
- Draw with #SNES Mouse when plugged into a Super #GameBoy (building on demo by vinheim3)
- Windows XP desktop themed SGB Border
- #MegaDuck build with Printer support
#retrogaming #pixelart #qrpaint
bbbbbr.itch.io/game-boy-qr-...
March 10, 2026 at 8:30 AM
New version of QR-Paint with some fun features:
- Draw with #SNES Mouse when plugged into a Super #GameBoy (building on demo by vinheim3)
- Windows XP desktop themed SGB Border
- #MegaDuck build with Printer support
#retrogaming #pixelart #qrpaint
bbbbbr.itch.io/game-boy-qr-...
- Draw with #SNES Mouse when plugged into a Super #GameBoy (building on demo by vinheim3)
- Windows XP desktop themed SGB Border
- #MegaDuck build with Printer support
#retrogaming #pixelart #qrpaint
bbbbbr.itch.io/game-boy-qr-...
#SwancolorHD V2 in the making.
This version will include
- a QSB for easy attachment to the mainboard.
- embedded Bluetooth controller support
- remote power-on/off
Prototypes will be ordered in the coming weeks.
@zwenergy.bsky.social @machonachomedia.bsky.social #wonderswan
This version will include
- a QSB for easy attachment to the mainboard.
- embedded Bluetooth controller support
- remote power-on/off
Prototypes will be ordered in the coming weeks.
@zwenergy.bsky.social @machonachomedia.bsky.social #wonderswan
February 26, 2026 at 8:26 AM
#SwancolorHD V2 in the making.
This version will include
- a QSB for easy attachment to the mainboard.
- embedded Bluetooth controller support
- remote power-on/off
Prototypes will be ordered in the coming weeks.
@zwenergy.bsky.social @machonachomedia.bsky.social #wonderswan
This version will include
- a QSB for easy attachment to the mainboard.
- embedded Bluetooth controller support
- remote power-on/off
Prototypes will be ordered in the coming weeks.
@zwenergy.bsky.social @machonachomedia.bsky.social #wonderswan
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First steps in a new project starts working, yay 😊
January 15, 2026 at 10:06 PM
First steps in a new project starts working, yay 😊
#MegaDuck Super Junior Computer gets reversed! I invested several hours to pull "proper" schematics out of the PCBs and shared them on GitHub.
During the process I also completely redrew the MainBaord PCB surrounding the CPU.
During the process I also completely redrew the MainBaord PCB surrounding the CPU.
December 16, 2025 at 3:54 PM
#MegaDuck Super Junior Computer gets reversed! I invested several hours to pull "proper" schematics out of the PCBs and shared them on GitHub.
During the process I also completely redrew the MainBaord PCB surrounding the CPU.
During the process I also completely redrew the MainBaord PCB surrounding the CPU.
Finally! External #MegaDuck Laptop HDMI based on #PicoDVI is working.
This is pulled directly from @remysharp.com pico-dmg-arcade as I'm currently unable to compile working code myself. Need to figure out how, to add audio support though 😁
This is pulled directly from @remysharp.com pico-dmg-arcade as I'm currently unable to compile working code myself. Need to figure out how, to add audio support though 😁
November 10, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Finally! External #MegaDuck Laptop HDMI based on #PicoDVI is working.
This is pulled directly from @remysharp.com pico-dmg-arcade as I'm currently unable to compile working code myself. Need to figure out how, to add audio support though 😁
This is pulled directly from @remysharp.com pico-dmg-arcade as I'm currently unable to compile working code myself. Need to figure out how, to add audio support though 😁
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I've spent the last two years developing firmware and software for a WS/WSC/PCv2 flash/development cartridge. Now, it has finally been announced and will be sold by 49bitcat in Germany. Sales start November 24th!
Learn more here: 49bitcat.com/news/2025-10...
Learn more here: 49bitcat.com/news/2025-10...
October 31, 2025 at 6:23 AM
I've spent the last two years developing firmware and software for a WS/WSC/PCv2 flash/development cartridge. Now, it has finally been announced and will be sold by 49bitcat in Germany. Sales start November 24th!
Learn more here: 49bitcat.com/news/2025-10...
Learn more here: 49bitcat.com/news/2025-10...
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I have concluded my open source experiments with the PlayStation 1! I wanted to see if I could remove the region lock, install an open source disk drive replacement, and make it all work with a libre BIOS. Good news: you can!
dogthoughts.link/posts/ps1_mo...
dogthoughts.link/posts/ps1_mo...
October 21, 2025 at 1:53 AM
I have concluded my open source experiments with the PlayStation 1! I wanted to see if I could remove the region lock, install an open source disk drive replacement, and make it all work with a libre BIOS. Good news: you can!
dogthoughts.link/posts/ps1_mo...
dogthoughts.link/posts/ps1_mo...
My IPS mod for the #MegaDuck Super Junior Computer finally got a frame to hold the GBP Q5 display.
It also locks against the adapter PCB and creates a good tight fit ^^
Now I need to find a nice way to access the OSD without the capacitive-pads (inconvenient)
It also locks against the adapter PCB and creates a good tight fit ^^
Now I need to find a nice way to access the OSD without the capacitive-pads (inconvenient)
October 8, 2025 at 10:48 PM
My IPS mod for the #MegaDuck Super Junior Computer finally got a frame to hold the GBP Q5 display.
It also locks against the adapter PCB and creates a good tight fit ^^
Now I need to find a nice way to access the OSD without the capacitive-pads (inconvenient)
It also locks against the adapter PCB and creates a good tight fit ^^
Now I need to find a nice way to access the OSD without the capacitive-pads (inconvenient)
This huge "romhack" definitely deserved a physical copy 😁
Took a Conkers BfD Repro, added an UltraCIC-III 6103 so it runs on PAL as well as NTSC. Can't wait to have time to play it ❤️
Took a Conkers BfD Repro, added an UltraCIC-III 6103 so it runs on PAL as well as NTSC. Can't wait to have time to play it ❤️
May 17, 2025 at 3:06 PM
This huge "romhack" definitely deserved a physical copy 😁
Took a Conkers BfD Repro, added an UltraCIC-III 6103 so it runs on PAL as well as NTSC. Can't wait to have time to play it ❤️
Took a Conkers BfD Repro, added an UltraCIC-III 6103 so it runs on PAL as well as NTSC. Can't wait to have time to play it ❤️
We just got a #MegaDuck printer! It's in very good condition and working just fine 👌
Therefore we can now properly trace the printer protocol, reverse it and make printing accessible for everyone 😁
Even though we then still need to figure out how to enter the 4-color mode 🤔
@zwenergy.bsky.social
Therefore we can now properly trace the printer protocol, reverse it and make printing accessible for everyone 😁
Even though we then still need to figure out how to enter the 4-color mode 🤔
@zwenergy.bsky.social
April 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
We just got a #MegaDuck printer! It's in very good condition and working just fine 👌
Therefore we can now properly trace the printer protocol, reverse it and make printing accessible for everyone 😁
Even though we then still need to figure out how to enter the 4-color mode 🤔
@zwenergy.bsky.social
Therefore we can now properly trace the printer protocol, reverse it and make printing accessible for everyone 😁
Even though we then still need to figure out how to enter the 4-color mode 🤔
@zwenergy.bsky.social
Latest Board analysis uncovered, the #MegaDuck Laptop has a Display interface on the back.
Hooked up a TangNano4k to it and got HDMI output 👌
Modless HDMI for MegaDuck Laptop incoming, I guess 😁
Hooked up a TangNano4k to it and got HDMI output 👌
Modless HDMI for MegaDuck Laptop incoming, I guess 😁
March 18, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Latest Board analysis uncovered, the #MegaDuck Laptop has a Display interface on the back.
Hooked up a TangNano4k to it and got HDMI output 👌
Modless HDMI for MegaDuck Laptop incoming, I guess 😁
Hooked up a TangNano4k to it and got HDMI output 👌
Modless HDMI for MegaDuck Laptop incoming, I guess 😁
My German #MegaDuck Super Junior Computer looks pretty spanish right now 🤔
Might be because I swapped the SysRom with a freshly programmed AM29F040 flash ^^
thanks to @bbbbbr.bsky.social who gave me a dump to test 👌
Might be because I swapped the SysRom with a freshly programmed AM29F040 flash ^^
thanks to @bbbbbr.bsky.social who gave me a dump to test 👌
March 12, 2025 at 8:51 AM
My German #MegaDuck Super Junior Computer looks pretty spanish right now 🤔
Might be because I swapped the SysRom with a freshly programmed AM29F040 flash ^^
thanks to @bbbbbr.bsky.social who gave me a dump to test 👌
Might be because I swapped the SysRom with a freshly programmed AM29F040 flash ^^
thanks to @bbbbbr.bsky.social who gave me a dump to test 👌
Today my 4Mbit flashes arrived.
I immediately tested them and what should I say? Success!
The first ever to exist #MegaDuck FlashCart supporting SRAM saves 👌
This is now a standalone DataBank Module with embedded memory.
Neat 😁
I immediately tested them and what should I say? Success!
The first ever to exist #MegaDuck FlashCart supporting SRAM saves 👌
This is now a standalone DataBank Module with embedded memory.
Neat 😁
March 7, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Today my 4Mbit flashes arrived.
I immediately tested them and what should I say? Success!
The first ever to exist #MegaDuck FlashCart supporting SRAM saves 👌
This is now a standalone DataBank Module with embedded memory.
Neat 😁
I immediately tested them and what should I say? Success!
The first ever to exist #MegaDuck FlashCart supporting SRAM saves 👌
This is now a standalone DataBank Module with embedded memory.
Neat 😁
#MegaDuck Flash+FRAM Cart Work log:
Part 1: FRAM
Check 👌
At first the flash cart caused the system to crash completely... I therefore analyzed the memory module port to find out I missed one trace... CS for FRAM is generated via A14 and CS... I only found the A14 connection first 😅
Part 1: FRAM
Check 👌
At first the flash cart caused the system to crash completely... I therefore analyzed the memory module port to find out I missed one trace... CS for FRAM is generated via A14 and CS... I only found the A14 connection first 😅
March 2, 2025 at 10:29 PM
#MegaDuck Flash+FRAM Cart Work log:
Part 1: FRAM
Check 👌
At first the flash cart caused the system to crash completely... I therefore analyzed the memory module port to find out I missed one trace... CS for FRAM is generated via A14 and CS... I only found the A14 connection first 😅
Part 1: FRAM
Check 👌
At first the flash cart caused the system to crash completely... I therefore analyzed the memory module port to find out I missed one trace... CS for FRAM is generated via A14 and CS... I only found the A14 connection first 😅
First iteration of my #MegaDuck Flash+FRAM Cart.
Unfortunately I forgot to order the proper flash (4Mbit) but that's okay.
Should support all known mappers as well as SRAM saves.
Stay Tuned 👌
Big thanks to @bbbbbr.bsky.social and @zwenergy.bsky.social for help, analysis and inspiration ❤️
Unfortunately I forgot to order the proper flash (4Mbit) but that's okay.
Should support all known mappers as well as SRAM saves.
Stay Tuned 👌
Big thanks to @bbbbbr.bsky.social and @zwenergy.bsky.social for help, analysis and inspiration ❤️
March 1, 2025 at 9:48 AM
First iteration of my #MegaDuck Flash+FRAM Cart.
Unfortunately I forgot to order the proper flash (4Mbit) but that's okay.
Should support all known mappers as well as SRAM saves.
Stay Tuned 👌
Big thanks to @bbbbbr.bsky.social and @zwenergy.bsky.social for help, analysis and inspiration ❤️
Unfortunately I forgot to order the proper flash (4Mbit) but that's okay.
Should support all known mappers as well as SRAM saves.
Stay Tuned 👌
Big thanks to @bbbbbr.bsky.social and @zwenergy.bsky.social for help, analysis and inspiration ❤️
I proudly present the (to my knowledge) first and only IPS Modded #MegaDuck Super Junior Computer 😁
I designed a special PCB to connect to a GBP Display from AE.
V2 in the making 😅
I designed a special PCB to connect to a GBP Display from AE.
V2 in the making 😅
February 1, 2025 at 12:47 PM
I proudly present the (to my knowledge) first and only IPS Modded #MegaDuck Super Junior Computer 😁
I designed a special PCB to connect to a GBP Display from AE.
V2 in the making 😅
I designed a special PCB to connect to a GBP Display from AE.
V2 in the making 😅
The Voice-Chip of my #MegaDuck Laptop has a broken trace under the Blob... therefore i needed to come up with a replacement.
RP2040 FTW! This uses "pico-pwm-audio" by @robingrosset with a few changes to cycle through the 6 files.
Now only the CMD-IF is left 👍
RP2040 FTW! This uses "pico-pwm-audio" by @robingrosset with a few changes to cycle through the 6 files.
Now only the CMD-IF is left 👍
January 11, 2025 at 6:45 AM
The Voice-Chip of my #MegaDuck Laptop has a broken trace under the Blob... therefore i needed to come up with a replacement.
RP2040 FTW! This uses "pico-pwm-audio" by @robingrosset with a few changes to cycle through the 6 files.
Now only the CMD-IF is left 👍
RP2040 FTW! This uses "pico-pwm-audio" by @robingrosset with a few changes to cycle through the 6 files.
Now only the CMD-IF is left 👍
Want to replace my MegaDuck Laptops Display with an RIPS Q5. In order to achieve this I first successfully attached a DMG Display I had lying around 👌
#MegaDuck #CougarBoy
#MegaDuck #CougarBoy
January 9, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Want to replace my MegaDuck Laptops Display with an RIPS Q5. In order to achieve this I first successfully attached a DMG Display I had lying around 👌
#MegaDuck #CougarBoy
#MegaDuck #CougarBoy
Designed my own version of #PicoNES
Wanted a PicoNES as close as possible to the NES ^^
Supports #BlueRetro incl. Controller detection as well as (probably) remote Power-ON (still to be tested).
Final Version will also replace the µSD Module and with µSD-Slot.
Wanted a PicoNES as close as possible to the NES ^^
Supports #BlueRetro incl. Controller detection as well as (probably) remote Power-ON (still to be tested).
Final Version will also replace the µSD Module and with µSD-Slot.
December 17, 2024 at 2:29 PM
Designed my own version of #PicoNES
Wanted a PicoNES as close as possible to the NES ^^
Supports #BlueRetro incl. Controller detection as well as (probably) remote Power-ON (still to be tested).
Final Version will also replace the µSD Module and with µSD-Slot.
Wanted a PicoNES as close as possible to the NES ^^
Supports #BlueRetro incl. Controller detection as well as (probably) remote Power-ON (still to be tested).
Final Version will also replace the µSD Module and with µSD-Slot.
Today was pre-christmas 😍 I got a lot of toys (and duties 😅) from Consoles4You . I believe I SpyderMS (codename for ViperMS programmer🤪) my old gbaHD-US will get a new shell as well 😍 finally: no longer missing the "D" 😉
December 5, 2024 at 11:06 PM
Today was pre-christmas 😍 I got a lot of toys (and duties 😅) from Consoles4You . I believe I SpyderMS (codename for ViperMS programmer🤪) my old gbaHD-US will get a new shell as well 😍 finally: no longer missing the "D" 😉
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Thanks to my recent haul from Aliexpress, I was able to secure a replacement Spartan board. After programming the latest firmware on it, I installed it into my GBAHD and IT LIVES!!
November 30, 2024 at 8:53 AM
Thanks to my recent haul from Aliexpress, I was able to secure a replacement Spartan board. After programming the latest firmware on it, I installed it into my GBAHD and IT LIVES!!