PS1 HDMI Upgrade | Installing a PlayStation 1 Digital from PixelFX

In todays episode we install a PS1 Digital into this already recapped PlayStation console. With the PS1 Digital, we bring the PS1 into the digital age, which will allow this console to work with modern TV's that have an HDMI port.
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[@TSyoyo]

Keep going man, you’ll grow with this kind of quality content 👍

[@txcolnago]

Nice work. You make it look so easy

[@RetroRenegadeRepairs]

Thanks

[@MRX.70]

Nice job man👏🏻

[@RetroRenegadeRepairs]

Thanks!

[@themodernguitarist]

11:28 as someone that's a novice when it comes to soldering ad strictly uses 60/40 and 63/37 solder, what advantage does non-leaded have here?

[@jackipiegg]

15:02
I get installing is probably your thing, but at least give your thoughts about it lol. e.g. how good is it etc. or the controversial drm stuff.

[@RetroRenegadeRepairs]

Well, this is the PS1 Digital, which doesn't have the limitations of the non shiny edition of the Retro Gem. As for how good the digital is, I'd say out of the box (or in this case the plastic bag) it is better than the Gem just because you don't need to pay for an additional fee for 1080P output. There also doesn't seem to be an easy solution for the loss of the serial port when it comes to the Retro Gem.

[@mattiabosco4739]

Is possible to set 16:9 (full screen) in the Game?

[@RetroRenegadeRepairs]

You should be able to in the PS Digital. In the Retro GEM, I believe its only available if you have Shiny.

[@JOSESANCHEZ-qc7zy]

No sé soldar así de profesional. Trabajo Imposible para mi…

[@RetroRenegadeRepairs]

Cualquiera puede hacerlo, pero yo practicaría primero con algunos dispositivos electrónicos rotos. Luego, una vez que estés seguro, puedes pasar a soldar la PS1 Digital. Una lupa ayudó considerablemente.

[@albertodominguez6900]

Yo tengo una placa pu-22. Se le puede adaptar??

[@RetroRenegadeRepairs]

El equipo de Retrogem planea eventualmente apoyar la placa PU-22. Imagino que se puede modificar si investigas el pinout de la GPU.

[@CurrentGenGamesWithNick]

How hot should you iron be when you're working on these boards?

[@RetroRenegadeRepairs]

I usually use 350C, but you could get away with maybe 335C.

[@CurrentGenGamesWithNick]

@@RetroRenegadeRepairs even for the 360

[@RetroRenegadeRepairs]

That will depend. If you're removing a capacitor then you may need more heat. If you're reballing a GPU, then lower is better.

[@CurrentGenGamesWithNick]

what if you doing hdmi mod xbox @@RetroRenegadeRepairs

[@RetroRenegadeRepairs]

Depends on if you are using leaded vs non leaded solder. There are times where you may have no choice but to go to 385C when working with non leaded solder.

[@CurrentGenGamesWithNick]

So I'm assuming PlayStation and Xbox are unleaded?

[@RetroRenegadeRepairs]

Its your preference. I try to go with the rounded joints when performing the HDMI flex installs, so in my case I use the non leaded solder.

[@CurrentGenGamesWithNick]

I always wanted to learn how to do this