Martin Donlon
@wickerwaka.com
Professional game developer. Unprofessional FPGA developer, hardware hacker and reverse engineer.
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PGM core interview with Martin Donlon (wickerwaka)
YouTube video by Artemio Urbina
youtube.com
July 2, 2026 at 7:15 PM
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I use language models to develop Ren'Py, and have since Github copilot came out in beta in 2021. Before that I've used other tools (code completion, etc.)
I don't vibe code Ren'Py, though - that's not something you do if you want a project you can maintain.
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I don't vibe code Ren'Py, though - that's not something you do if you want a project you can maintain.
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June 9, 2026 at 7:46 PM
I use language models to develop Ren'Py, and have since Github copilot came out in beta in 2021. Before that I've used other tools (code completion, etc.)
I don't vibe code Ren'Py, though - that's not something you do if you want a project you can maintain.
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I don't vibe code Ren'Py, though - that's not something you do if you want a project you can maintain.
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The man, the myth, the legend himself... @wickerwaka has a beta IGS PGM MiSTer FPGA core ready for testing and it's GOOD! youtu.be/vtYYL0njcGM #gaming #gamingnews #misterfpga #retrogames
June 12, 2026 at 1:32 AM
The man, the myth, the legend himself... @wickerwaka has a beta IGS PGM MiSTer FPGA core ready for testing and it's GOOD! youtu.be/vtYYL0njcGM #gaming #gamingnews #misterfpga #retrogames
I wanted to understand better how audio works on the PGM so, after hearing about other peoples successes, I put gpt-5.4 and ghidra on the task using github.com/bethington/g.... It did a pretty solid job of producing readable (not compilable) C code. github.com/wickerwaka/P....
May 7, 2026 at 5:45 AM
I wanted to understand better how audio works on the PGM so, after hearing about other peoples successes, I put gpt-5.4 and ghidra on the task using github.com/bethington/g.... It did a pretty solid job of producing readable (not compilable) C code. github.com/wickerwaka/P....
I don't think Tindie is coming back and even if it does I think it's time to move on. MiSTer Laggys and PicoROMs will be sold here from now on: peanutbutterretro.com If you have an unprocessed order from the Tindie store, reach out to me and I'll ship it out to you.
Peanut Butter Retro
Home of the MiSTer Laggy and PicoROM.
peanutbutterretro.com
April 20, 2026 at 12:43 AM
I don't think Tindie is coming back and even if it does I think it's time to move on. MiSTer Laggys and PicoROMs will be sold here from now on: peanutbutterretro.com If you have an unprocessed order from the Tindie store, reach out to me and I'll ship it out to you.
Adrian's videos on the Agfa are a great example of combining software and hardware reverse engineering techniques. It's the main way I work with arcade hardware and why I made the PicoROM. His videos are a great intro for anyone interested.
I've been doing more "stuff" with the Agfa Compugraphic 9000PS main processor board. It's really fun playing with this relic that no one cares about.
April 13, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Adrian's videos on the Agfa are a great example of combining software and hardware reverse engineering techniques. It's the main way I work with arcade hardware and why I made the PicoROM. His videos are a great intro for anyone interested.
Two designs to help with PGM research. A flash cart using modified PicoROM firmware and a passthrough board that allows me to trace cartridge signals easily. 7 days from idea to on my workbench thanks to @jlcpcb.bsky.social and @kicad.org
April 2, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Two designs to help with PGM research. A flash cart using modified PicoROM firmware and a passthrough board that allows me to trace cartridge signals easily. 7 days from idea to on my workbench thanks to @jlcpcb.bsky.social and @kicad.org
3D printers are such an amazing tool for making tools. It’s not a complex thing, but I needed a way to support these stacked PCBs in a way that allowed me to work on them both. Took some rough measurements. 15 minutes in Fusion 360. Two hours to print. Problem solved.
March 9, 2026 at 2:26 PM
3D printers are such an amazing tool for making tools. It’s not a complex thing, but I needed a way to support these stacked PCBs in a way that allowed me to work on them both. Took some rough measurements. 15 minutes in Fusion 360. Two hours to print. Problem solved.
I have some PicoROMs back in stock. New 28-pin version and a revised 32-pin version. www.tindie.com/products/pbr...
PicoROM by Peanut Butter Retro on Tindie
8-Bit ROM Emulator for testing and rapid development.
www.tindie.com
February 21, 2026 at 5:32 PM
I have some PicoROMs back in stock. New 28-pin version and a revised 32-pin version. www.tindie.com/products/pbr...
I saw this project at VCF Socal yesterday and it amazed me. It's such a testament to individual effort and creativity. I don't know what I'll do with it, but I backed it on crowd supply and I'll be happy to have it in my collection.
February 15, 2026 at 4:40 PM
I saw this project at VCF Socal yesterday and it amazed me. It's such a testament to individual effort and creativity. I don't know what I'll do with it, but I backed it on crowd supply and I'll be happy to have it in my collection.
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Who Did What At Irem: A (Semi-)Comprehensive Thread
Today, we're going to be doing a deepdive on one of the premier arcade giants of the 1980's. We're all familiar with enduring classics such as R-Type and In The Hunt, but who were the talented men & women that created them?
Today, we're going to be doing a deepdive on one of the premier arcade giants of the 1980's. We're all familiar with enduring classics such as R-Type and In The Hunt, but who were the talented men & women that created them?
November 23, 2024 at 11:01 AM
Who Did What At Irem: A (Semi-)Comprehensive Thread
Today, we're going to be doing a deepdive on one of the premier arcade giants of the 1980's. We're all familiar with enduring classics such as R-Type and In The Hunt, but who were the talented men & women that created them?
Today, we're going to be doing a deepdive on one of the premier arcade giants of the 1980's. We're all familiar with enduring classics such as R-Type and In The Hunt, but who were the talented men & women that created them?
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Japan-Only TAITO Quiz Games Just Hit the #MiSTerFPGA F2 Core! Thanks @wickerwaka.com
Read more here: metalgamesolid.com/fpga/mister-...
Read more here: metalgamesolid.com/fpga/mister-...
October 28, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Japan-Only TAITO Quiz Games Just Hit the #MiSTerFPGA F2 Core! Thanks @wickerwaka.com
Read more here: metalgamesolid.com/fpga/mister-...
Read more here: metalgamesolid.com/fpga/mister-...
The latest version of the Taito F2 core fixes the shadows in PuLiRuLa so they "shimmer" like you see in the video. The shadows are just the character sprites drawn with a black color palette and scaled down vertically. So what makes them shimmer?
October 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM
The latest version of the Taito F2 core fixes the shadows in PuLiRuLa so they "shimmer" like you see in the video. The shadows are just the character sprites drawn with a black color palette and scaled down vertically. So what makes them shimmer?
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putting the call out to #chiptune bsky
I need your tips on who is actively pushing chiptune forward right now
particularly interested in newer / emerging artists, as well as women, LGBTQ+, and BIPOC artists
please repost for reach ❤️🙏
I need your tips on who is actively pushing chiptune forward right now
particularly interested in newer / emerging artists, as well as women, LGBTQ+, and BIPOC artists
please repost for reach ❤️🙏
October 11, 2025 at 8:39 PM
putting the call out to #chiptune bsky
I need your tips on who is actively pushing chiptune forward right now
particularly interested in newer / emerging artists, as well as women, LGBTQ+, and BIPOC artists
please repost for reach ❤️🙏
I need your tips on who is actively pushing chiptune forward right now
particularly interested in newer / emerging artists, as well as women, LGBTQ+, and BIPOC artists
please repost for reach ❤️🙏
I've sold out of PicoROMs. I made 150 and sold 130. I'm surprised I managed to sell so many because I think it's pretty niche. I've no idea what people are using them for, so if you bought some and you are using them, please let me know!
August 1, 2025 at 4:07 PM
I've sold out of PicoROMs. I made 150 and sold 130. I'm surprised I managed to sell so many because I think it's pretty niche. I've no idea what people are using them for, so if you bought some and you are using them, please let me know!
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A software-defined ROM replacement solution for Commodore computers, Uses a $2 STM32F4 microcontroller github.com/piersfinlays... #commodore #c64 #vic20 #retrocomputing
July 5, 2025 at 3:31 PM
A software-defined ROM replacement solution for Commodore computers, Uses a $2 STM32F4 microcontroller github.com/piersfinlays... #commodore #c64 #vic20 #retrocomputing
Can I play Death Stranding 2 if I haven't played the first game?
June 27, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Can I play Death Stranding 2 if I haven't played the first game?
The TC0360PRI is used in the Taito F2 and several other boards. I prioritizes/mixes up to 3 12-bit color inputs. It has a few different "blend" modes for combining the inputs and some flags for those modes. I built a little test screen so I could test all the different parameters on real hardware.
June 16, 2025 at 3:17 AM
The TC0360PRI is used in the Taito F2 and several other boards. I prioritizes/mixes up to 3 12-bit color inputs. It has a few different "blend" modes for combining the inputs and some flags for those modes. I built a little test screen so I could test all the different parameters on real hardware.
At Mrs. Winston's salad bar, near the Santa Monica airport, a friend handed me the bacon bits after they were done with them and I then offered it to the person behind me in line, which they declined. That person? Harrison Ford, Hollywood actor.
Right folks. Feeling rather down at the moment so bringing back an oldie
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
June 13, 2025 at 9:58 PM
At Mrs. Winston's salad bar, near the Santa Monica airport, a friend handed me the bacon bits after they were done with them and I then offered it to the person behind me in line, which they declined. That person? Harrison Ford, Hollywood actor.
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Happy 40 Years to the Atari ST!
June 6, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Happy 40 Years to the Atari ST!
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The new Taito F1/F2 arcade core by @wickerwaka.com is now part of the #MiSTerFPGA distro and is grabbed by running the Downloader/Update_All script. The Ninja Kids has been added.
May 31, 2025 at 2:49 PM
The new Taito F1/F2 arcade core by @wickerwaka.com is now part of the #MiSTerFPGA distro and is grabbed by running the Downloader/Update_All script. The Ninja Kids has been added.
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I put up the VOD of the most recent stream checking out the Taito F2 Alpha core, and then dive into the CD-i core and play through a few "interesting" games.
Watch the VOD: youtu.be/qLmp-FO61RU
Watch the VOD: youtu.be/qLmp-FO61RU
🎮 Testing the Taito F2 Alpha Core & Exploring the CD-i Core on MiSTer FPGA! 🕹️
YouTube video by owlnonymous
youtu.be
May 27, 2025 at 2:39 AM
I put up the VOD of the most recent stream checking out the Taito F2 Alpha core, and then dive into the CD-i core and play through a few "interesting" games.
Watch the VOD: youtu.be/qLmp-FO61RU
Watch the VOD: youtu.be/qLmp-FO61RU
Network shares with tens of thousands of files are still a problem for both windows and macos in the year 2025.
May 18, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Network shares with tens of thousands of files are still a problem for both windows and macos in the year 2025.
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