https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/creating-a-direct-scummvm-launcher-for-full-throttle-on-nintendo-switch/ 2025-11-21 weekly 0.8 https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/wp-json/wp4ai/v1/post/1371 I’ve been replaying Full Throttle, one of the classic ’90s point-and-click adventures. The game runs well through ScummVM on Nintendo Switch, but launching it through the Homebrew Menu each time becomes tedious:Album → Homebrew Menu → ScummVM → select game. Creating a Direct ScummVM Launcher for Full Throttle on Nintendo Switch Full Throttle, Homebrew Menu, Nintendo Switch, Docker You https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/modifying-reset-parental-controls-for-nintendo-switch-to-remove-the-pin/ 2025-11-21 weekly 0.8 https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/wp-json/wp4ai/v1/post/1356 Used Nintendo Switch systems often come with a parental-control PIN still enabled. There are homebrew utilities that reveal this PIN, but compatibility varies between firmware versions and older builds don’t always behave as expected. Modifying “Reset Parental Controls” for Nintendo Switch (to remove the PIN) Nintendo Switch, Homebrew Menu, Binary Converter, Used Nintendo Switch, Reset Parental Controls, Docker For, Nintendo Switch Converts https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/gamecube-repair-modding/ 2025-11-21 weekly 0.8 https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/wp-json/wp4ai/v1/post/1272 Update; Please if you want to mod your GameCube use PicoBoot by webhdx. It is cheaper and safer than the old method I used. GameCube repair and modding Shuriken Attack, Zelda Four Swords, Raspberry Pi https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/megamod-update/ 2025-11-21 weekly 0.8 https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/wp-json/wp4ai/v1/post/1226 I wrote an update for my Mega Drive modchip. I was a little annoyed by the different colors to show what region was set. MegaMOD update Mega Drive, Red Color Color, End Next, Check Current Hz, Check Current Language, Green Color, Blue Color, White Color https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/nintendo-64-rgb-mod/ 2025-11-21 weekly 0.8 https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/wp-json/wp4ai/v1/post/1173 For some reason, Nintendo decided it was not necessary to provide an RGB output on the Nintendo 64, the only way to connect it was through RF, Composite, and S-video. Luckily there are a couple of modding options including HDMI. Nintendo 64 RGB MOD Tim Worthington https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/multiple-minecraft-servers/ 2025-11-21 weekly 0.8 https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/wp-json/wp4ai/v1/post/748 A question I get asked from time to time is how I run multiple instances of the Minecraft Bedrock server. It is quite easy once you know what tools to use. Running Multiple Minecraft Servers 2021, Minecraft Bedrock, Press Enter, 2022 https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/splash-video-for-xbmc4gamers/ 2025-11-21 weekly 0.8 https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/wp-json/wp4ai/v1/post/802 So I was asked to write a tutorial on how I created a splash screen for XBMC4Gamers. Although all the steps are here, I will add some more screenshots or maybe a screen recording to this page at a later date. Splash video for XBMC4Gamers Eo And, Ken Burns, 1920 https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/sega-megadrive-arduino-mod-chip/ 2025-11-21 weekly 0.8 https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/wp-json/wp4ai/v1/post/753 So I came a cross this game PCB without the shell and tried it. I then was greeted with a message I had never seen before; Developed for use only with NTSC Genesis systems. Sega MegaDrive DIY Arduino mod chip Red Color Color, End Next, Arduino Pro Mini, Arduino Eprom, Check Current Hz, Check Current Language, Green Color, Blue Color, White Color, Jurassic Parc https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/rgb-scart-to-component-transcoder/ 2025-11-21 weekly 0.8 https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/wp-json/wp4ai/v1/post/977 Last year I wanted to move my gameconsoles to the living room. When I bought the TV 2 years ago I made sure it could connect with Composite and Component signal. RGB ( SCART ) to Component Transcoder No Signal https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/modding-a-gbs-8200/ 2025-11-21 weekly 0.8 https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/wp-json/wp4ai/v1/post/1011 When you want to use your retro gaming consoles with your modern TV you probably will find cheap SCART to HDMI devices, please do not buy those. These devices will add lag and will ruin your gameplay! Modding a GBS 8200 Control If https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/retro-gaming-choosing-composite-component-or-scart-rgb/ 2025-11-21 weekly 0.8 https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/wp-json/wp4ai/v1/post/1021 For years I just used the composite output of my consoles mostly because all TVs supported it but then I wanted to connect my classic consoles to an HDTV and down the rabbit hole I went… The following information is a summary of bits and pieces I found searching for information. It’s just a minimal introduction to get you started. Retro-gaming choosing Composite, Component or SCART (RGB) The Nintendo, Sega Master System, Mega Drive, Sega Megadrive, Sega Saturn, Sega Dreamcast, Super Nintendo, Nintendo Gamecube, Sony Playstation, Neo Geo, Atari Jaguar, Microsoft Xbox, Nintendo Entertainment System, 1955, 1969 https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/connect-cdj-1000-mk3-spi-to-arduino/ 2025-11-21 weekly 0.8 https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/wp-json/wp4ai/v1/post/691 As mentioned before in my "cdj-1000-mk3-for-rekordbox" post I first connected the CDJ to Arduino. This post is all about reading the signal from the CDJ with the Arduino. Connect CDJ 1000 mk3 SPI to Arduino Arduino Leonardo, Pro Micro, Play Que Loop, Track Search, Rec Mode https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/a-closer-look-at-zippyshare-direct-file-download-security/ 2025-11-21 weekly 0.8 https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/wp-json/wp4ai/v1/post/660 Information found on this page is for educational purposes only! Zippyshare prevents direct downloading to show you more advertisement. Lazy hacker Sunday; A look at Zippyshare file download “security”. 832632% https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/stopmotion-from-zsh-command-line-in-osx/ 2025-11-21 weekly 0.8 https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/wp-json/wp4ai/v1/post/656 Ever wanted to create a stop motion movie? If you are on a Mac you can do so for free from the command line. Stopmotion from ZSH command line in OSX https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/show-hidden-files-on-osx/ 2025-11-21 weekly 0.8 https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/wp-json/wp4ai/v1/post/652 When you are using a Mac and want to show hidden files, there is no need to use third party apps! You can do this with a key combination or via terminal. Show hidden files on OsX https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/burn-subtitles-into-a-movie/ 2025-11-21 weekly 0.8 https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/wp-json/wp4ai/v1/post/649 NOTE: This solution "burns the subtitles" into the video, so that every viewer of the video will be forced to see them. Use the libass library (make sure your ffmpeg install has the library in the configuration --enable-libass). Burn subtitles into a movie https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/tubes-valves-datasheet-database/ 2026-02-21 weekly 0.8 https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/wp-json/wp4ai/v1/post/636 It contains information and datasheets of over 3000 tubes. This is been a long running project and will always be a work in progress. Tubes / Valves Datasheet Database https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/clone-yourself-a-genmdm/ 2025-11-21 weekly 0.8 https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/wp-json/wp4ai/v1/post/544 Ever since I stumbled upon the GenMDM project I wanted to try it but it seemed impossible to get my hands on one. So a few years ago I tried to clone one. Clone yourself a GenMDM Sega Megadrive https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/scroll-to-div-with-javascript/ 2025-11-21 weekly 0.8 https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/wp-json/wp4ai/v1/post/503 With Javascript you can use the scrollIntoView() method. If you want to use jQuery you can use scrollTop. Scroll to DIV with Javascript Top Example, With Javascript https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/thank-you-for-your-donation/ 2025-10-06 weekly 0.8 https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/wp-json/wp4ai/v1/post/442 … Thank you for your donation! https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/cdj-1000-mk3-for-rekordbox/ 2025-11-21 weekly 0.8 https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/wp-json/wp4ai/v1/post/332 This project makes it possible to connect your (old) CDJ 1000 MK3 as a midi controller to Rekordbox. You will only have to connect 5 wires to your CDJ's and the project is completely reversible if you want it to go back using CD's.  While I consider this an easy project, things could go wrong and you can damage your electronics! CDJ 1000 mk3 for Rekordbox Be Sure, Folder Search, Jogmode Select, Time Mode, Loop Textmode, Loop Unlock, Release Start, Hot Cue Green, Set Hot Cue Orange, Empty Recmode, Delete Hot Cue Logic, Level Shifter First, Ohm You, Install Rekordbox, Recordbox All https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/convert-m4a-to-mp3-with-ffmpeg/ 2025-11-21 weekly 0.8 https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/wp-json/wp4ai/v1/post/319 Ffmpeg is a great quick way to convert media files. I often use it to convert audio files to the desired format. convert m4a to mp3 with ffmpeg https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/clone-a-wii-retropad-adapter/ 2025-11-21 weekly 0.8 https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/wp-json/wp4ai/v1/post/308 While playing Mario 64 on the Wii with a gamecube controller I was wishing to play with the original controller. Just like when I play a game of Sonic The Hedgehog I really want an original Sega Genesis/Megadrive controller. Clone a Wii Retropad Adapter The Wii, Wii Retropad Adapter, Sonic The Hedgehog, Sega Genesis, Raphnet Technologies, Arduino Pro Mini, Mario Kart Wii https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/mikrotik-vpn-behind-nat/ 2025-11-21 weekly 0.8 https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/wp-json/wp4ai/v1/post/225 If you ever need to do this, Windows devices won't connect! Add the following to the register and they will. mikrotik VPN behind nat https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/youtube-to-mp3/ 2025-11-21 weekly 0.8 https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/wp-json/wp4ai/v1/post/198 In case you want to convert a youtube video to a MP3 file, you could use one of the many online solutions. But if you don't want all the advertising mess and are not afraid of using your terminal with bash, you can use the following solution. youtube to mp3 download (single or playlist) https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/ffmpeg-flac-to-mp3/ 2025-11-21 weekly 0.8 https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/wp-json/wp4ai/v1/post/194 This command finds all Flac files and then converts them to mp3 with FFMPEG keeping meta data. -name "*.flac" -exec ffmpeg -i {} -ab 320k -map_metadata 0 -id3v2_version 3 {}.mp3 ; FFmpeg Flac to Mp3 https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/show-div-only-when-page-is-printed/ 2025-11-21 weekly 0.8 https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/wp-json/wp4ai/v1/post/163 For a client I needed to show some text on a webpage that would not be printed and some text that would. @media screen { .noPrint{} .noScreen{display:none;} } @media print { .noPrint{display:none;} .noScreen{} } <div class="noScreen">Some content goes here</div> found on stackoverflow.com Show DIV only when page is printed https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/mikrotik-knock-on-door-for-vpn/ 2025-11-21 weekly 0.8 https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/wp-json/wp4ai/v1/post/223 As I try to make any network that I setup to be as much invisible as possible from the outside world. I thought about how to prevent people from trying to login to my VPN.For instance when you setup an L2Tp/IPSEC VPN. Mikrotik “knock on door” for VPN https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/midi-controller-for-traktor/ 2025-11-21 weekly 0.8 https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/wp-json/wp4ai/v1/post/207 Back in 2010 I made this midi controller for my live performances and dj-sets. I made this so I didn't have to carry CD's and Vinyls. Midi controller for Traktor 2010 https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/moviemoment/ 2025-11-21 weekly 0.8 https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/wp-json/wp4ai/v1/post/511 A project where a public pay phone dials random phone-numbers and directly disconnects. Very often people call back to the unknown caller and unknowingly call this public pay phone. MovieMoment Movie Moment https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/about/ 2025-11-21 weekly 0.8 https://tinkering.vandoeselaar.com/wp-json/wp4ai/v1/post/228 This page exists for me to share projects I do in my spare time. It also is a cheat sheet in case I forget how to do something. About