SNES Mini RGB Mod Installation

This video outlines the general process of installing my SNESRGB kit into a SNES Mini. I demonstrate a variety of technique's that you can add to your soldering arsenal to turn out great work for your own body's.
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[@stekulov3529]

Thanks for making this. I was following the instructions on the website, but there was no mention that the console needed to be upside down. This video definitely clarified that for me.

[@ChickensinHighDef]

I did my first real soldering job tonight, using this video as my one and only guide. It doesn't look anywhere near as pretty, but the damn thing works. Thank you!

[@zdog90210]

I come home drunk and I just want to watch a good video and this pops up. The night is good thank you Voultar!

[@harryrathien1082]

I know this is an old video, but thank you for posting the part about reversing the screws before tightening. I can't tell you how many consoles i've opened with missing screws due to stripped threads.

[@mattymatt022000]

I've always thought this was common sense.

[@googleaccount1860]

@@mattymatt022000 Well... THAT is the problem with "common" sense: it's not as common as it SHOULD be! 🤔

[@shredbraahh8606]

Just did this mod. Freakin so awesome. Colors look much more vibrant on a CRT. Clarity is better too, but my god, when paired with the Retrotink 5X on a modern TV, the clarity is so significantly better. Thanks for the tutorial vid!

[@Penfold8]

"Before going night night land" wow.... what an analogy LOL!!

[@Sayajiin2]

Thanks Voultar I think I'm going to do my SNES mini myself your indication were really good. Nice tip for the screws didn't know that!

[@zoiks6631]

I hope you have Mr. Yellow back in more episodes. I'm a big fan.

[@nickmueller2883]

I live in the southern hemisphere, so this video appears right side up to me.

[@MAGACOPP]

Nick Mueller the Earth is Flat.

[@JRussellProductions]

@Nick Mueller, Prove it, which State or Territory were you born and raise? :P

[@hirochima26]

it must be hard

[@patrickluka8513]

not sure if you guys cares but if you guys are stoned like me during the covid times you can stream all the new movies and series on instaflixxer. I've been streaming with my brother for the last couple of weeks :)

[@jabariulises3404]

@Patrick Luka yea, I've been watching on Instaflixxer for since november myself :D

[@SmokeMonster]

Awesome PCB and great instructions. So glad to see you started a channel, Voutar :D

[@JRussellProductions]

Hey Voultar, Glad I came across this video of yours when I RGB Modded my N64 to make the wiring very neat for mine.

[@retropulse03]

" I think you guys wanna see... " VOULTAR I WANT TO SEE WHATEVER YOU HAVE TO SHOW ME *Heavy Breathing*

[@DrKeez]

At 7:03 his solder bead jumped the flux to the wrong via leaving his orange wire with no love. Careful that doesn't happen to ya. He may have realized it during filming and fixed.

[@gamecenter6047]

Thanks man! I did my own video following your instruction! Pero en espanol! haha Come back soon bro your community misses you

[@RamjetX]

+1'd and subbed for the innuendo and wonderful old school soldering that nobody practices anymore.

[@gex581990]

Thanks Voultar! I've been looking forward to this video!

[@DimitriNakos]

Not gonna lie the way you make those vias look effortless had me fooled into thinking I could do this no problem. Now I see why you are Lord and Savior Voultar.

[@waynetemplar2183]

Extreme close-up!

[@cosmickatamari]

Need these in stock! Ready to order!

[@littleloner1159]

I just had those chilly someone talks into a mic and peacefully do something to a board vibes almost asleep and than came your lovely intro I hate you.

[@javin87]

Thanks for this amazing video!

[@MavHunter20XX]

Sensei, when will you have more of your SNESRGB kits?

[@ThickpropheT]

What size wire strippers are these? In some of your other videos, you mention using 26-28 awg wire. I can only find this style of wire strippers that work down to 24 awg. I have some 24 awg wire strippers and they don’t strip my 28 awg ribbon cable this cleanly

[@toolb0xPC]

Nice video!

[@solidunit]

what kind of ribbon wire are you using here? I bought generic ribbon off amazon and I find the shielding easily burns off when in close proximity to the iron and the actual conductor wire is too thick to fit through the vias of a PS1 motherboard (i'm trying to mod a PS1). Thanks!

[@JamesPound]

You don’t need to connect the s-video, right? If you’re only going to use RGB?

[@MundoNintend0]

thank you very much for the video I have a question, that liquid that you use to clean before welding what kind of liquid it is, by chance is isopropyl alcohol.

[@Nesseight]

8:09 What about using a 2 part epoxy? I think that sounds genius!

[@Megareos]

Hello. Is this mod valid for first generation PAL Super Nintendos (the ones that aren't OneChip)?

[@seamistseamist]

nice video, could you make a video on how to swap a snes mini rgb board into a regular american snes casing? i would be interested in seeing how that works and if it even could work. hope you can do that good luck if you decide to.

[@sebastianspatafore5117]

My big question if the SNES audio is better than the Analogue SNES NT???

[@eric90000]

Where do you source your ribbon cable M'lawd? There's so many types, I'm confused :/

[@BlockABoots]

Does it matter that you soldered the via next to the sync and red vias when you were soldering the wires?

[@Voultar]

Nope, that's virtually harmless my good man.

[@beauclark2199]

Whats your back ground in? I'm an electronic engineer. I buy and repair junk off ebay for a fun little hobby. It keeps my skills fresh. Excellent video and work.

[@criticalshot516]

I’m at wits end. I have a SNES modded with the Borti RGB Mod and don’t know if using a c sync scart with no attenuation in the cable will damage my Retrotink 5X. I watched the part where you talked about it at minute eleven and am wondering if anyone might be able to help me. This is my first week getting into this community. It has a 7374.

[@hhectorlector]

11:00 lmao I think I figured out why mine won't show picture.. I wired the S-R-G-B lines backwards on your pcb

[@RetroRGB]

Why are you upside down?

[@JRussellProductions]

@RetroRGB Well Bob, My big guess being cause he think's he's gonna do it the Australian way cause they are upside down. :P This is coming from an Australian bloke like myself. haha

[@arlobubble3748]

That's true, electrons go backwards here.

[@adamfowler2547]

Awesome video, damn you make it look easy! Any word when amps will be back in stock?

[@happity]

After this modification, will the colors look right on a basic SNES hdmi adapter, like the ones that Pound sells? Or OSSC is still preferred? Thanks

[@MrLethal1986]

This is such a clean mod wasn't going to do one until I seen this. Had a look on the website but can't find the info. Does this work on UK pal super nintendo and do you ship to the UK. Thanks for your time and help.

[@DJAlexUnderBase]

Sir Voultar doesn't ship in Europe/UK.This boards worked on 1Chip PAL/Ntsc SNES consoles. 1CHIP 01 / 1CHIP 02 witch is on (PAL/JAP consoles - but you must search on the back of your console and if the serial number starts with ... UP17 .... or UP18..... is this board -> SNSP-CPU-1CHIP-01/ or 1-CHIP-02 and will WORK , if will be under than that numbers will not work) / and NTSC 1CHIP 03 either. Cheers !

[@natevirtual]

Hi Voultar, amazing mod! I need help RGB modding a Sony Trinitron KV-20TS29 myself, I don't know if you mod TVs as well...

[@NERDmNERDf]

I like how no one mentions the hidden eye in the via around 5:25 lol

[@groomery1]

Where can i find this type of Cable u use?

[@DanMAkiau]

The "missing top line issue" that appers in some games in SNES modded by Nintendo RGB Bypass Amp by borti4938 (Revision 4.1b-VGP) appers in the SNES modded by your's THS7374 amp?

[@John.349]

Sup! MR VOULTAR, just wondering,cany you install Hdmi to Snes Jr?

[@johne3999]

How does this mod compare to the DIY THS7314 Amp modded snes mini?. debating on whether or not to remove my Diy 7314 and install this instead.

[@edgaralvarado9151]

There is no where to buy this or schematic where to make my own

[@msamiullah001]

the new board has option of adding Ghosting Fix Capacitor. I am going to do this mod to SNES junior, do I need to add the ghosting fix capacitor when I order this board ?

[@charleywaynehinkle6358]

is this mod the same if you are using the hd retrovision component cable?

[@TheMagpyeTrader]

It should be.

[@roosterooney404]

can you use this on a full sized snes

[@nocturnal0072]

Full-sized snes all have RGB support by default.

[@westcoastg714]

This mod makes the SNES mini compatible with component cables?

[@ConnorSeals]

Yes

[@juanjoserivasgarcia2336]

Voultar please, would you show me how to mod my SCART PAL Cable , to be used with NTSC consoles? ( I have the Nintendo branded) I am looking about it long time ago whitout any luck.

[@Ravenna_Black]

So i bought Retro RGB mod and now Im wondering which is the better one. This one seems easier to install. But do they both put out about the same picture? Which will work better with a framemeister? Im pretty newb to all of this. Most Ive done is a small battery mod to a Dreamcast.

[@DaveFallows]

Hi Voultar, My SCART lead comes with a 470Ω resistor in series (retrogamingcables c-sync) I guess I'm going to need to short that TTL jumper? I know you make that pretty clear, but just want to be 110% sure before I undertake My First Soldering Project. Thanks for all the videos by the way.

[@lightsamus]

@@Andrew-dy7oy Curious, what would happen in this situation if you didn't short the jumper? Would the two lots of resistance simple cause a worse image, or would it damage equipment?

[@pam8352]

can this pcb used for mvs consolization?

[@Pabletex91]

I want to get good component signal in my snes 1chip, but I live in Chile and I can't go with rgb/scart, so can I use this mod to get work with component and trying to get the most good signal as possible? Best regards and good job man!

[@displaytalk]

You can use this mod to get rgb, then route the rgb into a scart to component transcoder, or use hd-retrovision cables

[@Pabletex91]

@@displaytalk thanks!

[@displaytalk]

I also have hd-retrovision cables because it was one of the things I bought when I started this hobby. I will probably sell it because I am switching over to native RGB.

[@doctorx0079]

Just to be sure, after this it will work with the Retrovision component cable?

[@Voultar]

Absolutely

[@twee881]

Voultar outtakes comp pls

[@drewirons2646]

I have seen some explanations of this mod pull the C-Sync signal from the S-RGB A chip rather than the through-hole shown in this video. Is there a reason for this? Note: I think these mods did not use the same board here.

[@Voultar]

You can certainly do that! Pulling C-Sync of of the S-RGB encoder provides an additional "buffer" between the ASIC and the source termination. But if you do things on the mod that mitigates current sink for 75Ω load terminations (like I do) you can safely pull it directly off of the ASIC. Either are just fine.

[@Mr2Syderguy]

Voultar, why do you use IPA mixed with water? isnt the water bad for the board and parts?

[@philipholt1098]

it’s probably not much water and it probably makes the alcohol not evaporate so fast so you can get more cleaning time. I doubt the water makes much difference, unless you plug it back in and turn it on before it’s dry LOL

[@pnordstar]

Use distilled water, it's 99 cents a gallon in the baby aisle or drug store. Don't use tap water its full of junk which is the bad part.

[@manontheedge4179]

You should use a 10-bit linear interpolation current steering digital to analog converter (DAC) and a Gilbert cell mixer to generate an RF amplitude modulated signal directly. The linear interpolation increases the attenuation of the DAC's image components.

[@-dash]

What about synchronising the transporter's annular confinement beam to the warp core frequency?

[@ManiMani-From-Paris]

does this work on the Japanese Super famicom Jr ?

[@machsenkai0194]

What set of cables from Retro-access would you recommend using with this Snes Mini mod?

[@machsenkai0194]

Sidenote: if you are still taking orders to mod consoles, I would like to have it done

[@juansalas2882]

What's the cable's size (AWG)?

[@skins4thewin]

So with the retroconsoleaccessories SNES cable, do I need the TTL open or closed?

[@DJAlexUnderBase]

the snes rgb board comes with ttl closed ... its your choice

[@guspaz]

Instructions unclear: used toothpaste instead of isopropyl.

[@Voultar]

DAMMIT, NAPPA!

[@anthonyaviles8665]

I was trying to get ahold of voultare

[@mikej768680]

Where can I buy one???

[@Lonegraywolf75]

Hi Voltaur just recently received your SNES 1 Chip in the mail. I noticed on your video your model & serial are very similar to mine. Serial UC303606622 1997 SNN-CPU-01 . Would this model be a 1 chip or be suitable to use your 7374 chip to mod? Thanks for reading this! :)

[@Voultar]

It's VERY likely!

[@moronihenriquez9198]

Hola haces envíos internacionales?

[@henfjo]

Where can you buy the Kit? :)

[@gutsman7669]

Do you make the boards? If so where can you get them?

[@nocturnal0072]

He sells them on his website. 7 months later. 😅

[@toxicavenger6172]

Does this mod work better with an RGB tv set?

[@bluecollargamer7071]

Probably, or an upscaler to hd tv

[@fromthedepthsofreddit278]

6:23 most people wud say to hot glue it

[@leoven-rondegracia5396]

Can you make a video installing RGB mod on Super Famicom?

[@nocturnal0072]

I'm pretty sure the super famicom has rgb out.

[@lishd]

you are *wonderful*.

[@cygnusx1495]

where can i order the board?

[@hirochima26]

nice intro =) xD

[@doppelsauger1334]

Is your website still working? Ive sent few emails and havent got any replies

[@thewandererguitar]

Why is the console upside down?

[@Voultar]

DO YOU DO EVERYTHING THAT STE TELLS YOU TO DO IN OUR SKYPE CHATZ? ..Wait.. Don't answer that..

[@JGT999]

What kind cable would you recomend for replacing my rgb scart cable? I feel that the cables that I have are very cheap and I would like to replace just the cable not the connectors.

[@darkmomex79]

Nes mini? o snes jr?

[@GalaxyStranger01]

They are the same thing

[@Skidd2]

Welp... we know what was on Voultar's mind that day...

[@ablativeimagery]

It looks like you are using a chisel tip, correct? May I ask what temperature you use for this kind of work? Thank you!

[@Voultar]

Around 350C does it for me!

[@danmackintosh6325]

Phew, Voultar works fast! I find 310 works for me on smaller through-hole/wire work & 300-305 on typical "beginner" SMD jobs like electrolytics and larger pitch IC's. This is with a pointed tip although I need to invest in some other types as the thermal mass isn't the best. It's a personal preference thing really though IMO, with the caveat of using the lowest temp you're getting consistent work at.

[@fys4287]

i love you

[@kylesebion6903]

Soldering to the vias can be very risky. Soldering to R6-R8 was much easier.

[@brutal722]

it aint called the mini but the jr. as far as I know

[@JeffHochberg]

That flux looks like Bruce Springsteen finally coughed up that phlegm in his throat!

[@TH3R3ALS3VIIN]

Anyone else watch this entire video not knowing why he did this?

[@GalaxyStranger01]

No. It's to output superior RGB signal for crts and video upscalers that take an RGB video signal.

[@ffwallace]

do....... dooo......dooooo........

[@kind2311]

Soldere? SOLDERE? IT'S "SODDAH"! SAY IT!

[@kei_2535]

I am new to your channel, I noticed you like to rage how others do not do so pretty mods, but by doing your astetics, you forgot something. I noticed u dragged rgb signal right across the board, on top of many other signals. Your rgb signal is without shielding, if you do everything for a quality, you completely forgot that video cables can pick noice from other magnetic fields, usually small ghosting happens.

[@retronitro]

se llama snes jr. no mini ¡¡¡¡

[@tecar72]

enrique marquez eso es cierto

[@SPARKY832010]

hey voultar do u vape

[@Dannyfr33sh]

What cable you need to use after this mod. Same component cables are fine?

[@mohammadbalagar391]

does this work on the Japanese Super famicom Jr ?