[PRE-ORDER] OSCR HW5 DIY Complete Kit

This is a pre-order! Orders are part of batch #3. The earliest estimated ship date is sometime in October.
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This is a complete kit with all the parts needed to assemble your own OSCR HW5. Soldering is required. The required tools are not included.

Important: The pictures are for display purposes only and specific brands/parts that are shown in the pictures are not guaranteed unless explicitly stated in the description below. Any manufacturer or part number not specified below is subject to substitution based on availability. Part substitutions are always done with parts of an equal or better quality.

This kit includes:

• PCBs
  • Mainboard (Rev 7 or newer)
  • Seven-slot adapter^NEW
• Cartridge slots compatible with:
  • GBA/GBC/GB (SMT)
  • NES
  • Famicom
  • SNES/Super Famicom
  • N64
  • Genesis/Mega Drive
  • Sega Master System
• MKS MINI12864 V3 LCD or equivalent (or better).
• Pre-shortened ribbon cables for the LCD.
• Male & female pin headers.
• LCD panel headers/connectors.
• Required screws, washers, and spacers (including a few spare in case you lose some or we miscounted).
• N64-compatible controller port with lead and connector.
• All components are obtained from the most reputable supplier available/reasonable to use. The exact supplier varies based on whether the components were installed at the fab in China or in the USA.
• The following components are included with each kit:
  • 470 uF primary capacitor, Nichicon PLS series. Obtained from DigiKey or LCSC.
• Rubber feet
• 3D-printed frame with LCD inserts pre-installed.
• VSELECT and RTC are now standard.
• A 2cc squeeze tube of Chip Quik SMD291 soldering flux is now included. This should be enough to assemble one OSCR if used sparingly. You can upgrade to a 5 or 10cc syringe for an additional fee.
  • The 2cc squeeze tube is being retroactively added to all pre-orders that have not yet been fulfilled.
• The following components are now preinstalled and no longer needed as a module:
  • ATmega2560 Mini/Embed
  • Clock Generator
  • CIC Module

Why is automatic voltage selection optional if this is a complete kit? Because automatic voltage selection is not recommended if you wish to use the OSCR to flash ICs. If you don't know what this means, it probably doesn't apply to you.

Soldering Difficulting Rating: 2/5

It is strongly recommended you have a good soldering iron, solder (leaded solder is easiest), flux (now included), flush cutters, and a multimeter. (And no, the flux in the solder doesn't count!)

Legal Disclaimers

• StarshadeRETRO is not endorsed by Sanni (creator of the OSCR). This website is not under the control of Sanni. You should not contact Sanni with issues related to StarshadeRETRO.
• SEGA, Genesis, Master System, and Game Gear are registered trademarks of SEGA GAMES CO., LTD.
• NES, SNES, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, and N64 are registered trademarks of Nintendo of America Inc.
• StarshadeRETRO is not sponsored, endorsed, or approved by SEGA or Nintendo. The use of their marks is to demonstrate compatibility and is not meant as an endorsement.