Episode XIV: Return of the Uncast with a new host + Bob from RetroRGB
Description
Season 2 of the Uncast pod is back and better than ever, with new host Ed Rawlings, aka Spaceinvader One. 👾Â
On this episode, Bob from RetroRGB joins the Uncast to talk about all things retro gaming, his discovery and use cases for Unraid, a deep dive into RetroNAS, and much more!Â
Check out the show links below to connect with Bob or learn more about specific projects discussed.
Show Topics with ~Timestamps:
Intro from Ed, aka Spaceinvader One 👾
~1:20 : Listener participation on the pod with speakpipe.com/uncast. Speakpipe will allow you to ask questions to Ed about Unraid, ask questions directly to guests, and more.
~2:50 : Upcoming Guests
~3:30 : Bob from RetroRGB joins to talks about Unraid vs. prebuilt NAS solutions, use cases, and RetroNAS VMs.
~6:30 : Unraid on a laptop?
~9:30 : Array Protection, data recovery, New Configs, new hardware and client swapping.
~11:50 : Discovering Unraid, VMs, capture cards, user error.
~17:30 : VMs, Thunderbolt passthrough issues, Thunderbolt controllers, Intel vs. AMD, motherboard hardware, and BIOS issues/tips.
~21:30 : All about Bob and RetroRGB.
~23:00 : Retro games on modern TVs and hardware and platforms.
~24:34 : MiSTerFPGA Project
~27:15 : RetroNAS
~30:30 : RetroNAS security: Creating VLANs, best practices, and networking tips.
~37:15 : Using Virtiofs with RetroNAS on Unraid, VMs vs. Docker, and streamlining the RetroNAS install process.
~43:13 : Everdrive Console Cartridges and optical drive emulators.
~46:50 : Realistic expectations and advice to new retro gaming enthusiasts.
~51:05 : MiSTer setup how to's and retro gaming community demographics.
~55:45 : Retro gaming, CRTs, emulation scaling, wheeled retro gaming setups, and how to test components and avoid hardware scams.
~1:05 : Console switches, scalers, and other setup equipment. In the end, it all comes down to personal choice.
Show Links:
Connect and support Bob:
Send in your Uncast questions, comments, and good vibes:
https://www.speakpipe.com/uncast
Spaceinvader One interview on RetroRGBÂ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRfhSmwS3zs&t=3s
MiSTer FPGA Hardware
https://www.retrorgb.com/mister.html
RetroNAS info:
https://www.retrorgb.com/introducing-retronas.html
Other Ways to Connect with the Uncast Show