After another busy couple of weeks, I finally have my new retro room/workshop in a possition where I can start to enjoy it.
Obviously, a room like this is never truly finished, but at least I can now escape from the real world and have a nice place to relax.
So let’s have a quick tour!
We start off with my workbench area. This is where I will spend my time fixing old computers/consoles and tinkering with developing hardware for old systems. I also have a PC in the corner which I use for creating models for 3D printing.
Next, we move around to the 3D Printer zone. I have a resin printer on the workbench above, but mostly I use the FDM printers. The K1 MAX is my go-to printer, but recently I also purchased a Neptune Max 4 which has a huge build volume. I’m looking to use that for printing a replacement computer case in the near future. I also have a vinyl sign cutter which is very useful for creating logos etc.
Next, we move on to the console area. Everything is now connected up using Wi-Fi smart switches and automatic Scart switches so everything is playable within seconds.
We now go around to my modern gaming PC which I mainly use for VR gaming with the Meta Quest 3. I also have my bookshelf filled with games from various systems.
Next in line is the retro computer setup. I have some of my favourite computers set up here, but can swap them out with other systems when required. The black monitors are 4:3 HDMI monitors off amazon and a couple of them have OSSC Scart converters connected so I can connect any system up via RGB Scart.
And finally, my home-made mini arcade cabinet and my work-in-progress virtual pinball machine.
I will see about doing a video shortly of everything up and running. You get that real arcade vibe once you have multiple systems all blasting out their own game music.
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