Ivory Tower Collections

09/05/2026

Here is my current inventory of Lumacode that I can provide to folks: Pretty sure this is up to date and I have noted where some are reserved using Initials for those clients so they can confirm with me if they still need me to reserve their setups.

RGB2HDMI kits = 8 available for new Lumacode installs only. No spares to be sold separately at this time.

Lumacode digitizers / Available / Reserved:
STIC (For INTV consoles - 1 Avail - 1 reserved (TC)
VDP (For SMS) - 1 Avail - 0 Reserved
TMS (For CV) - 0 Avail - 1 Reserved (CS)
PPU (For NES) - 1 Avail - 0 Reserved
TIA (For 2600) - 0 Avail - 2 Reserved (RM) (JK)
GTIA (For 5200) - 1 Avail - 1 Reserved (JK)
MARIA (For 7800) - 1 Avail - 1 Reserved (NDa)

Again the initials for those that have reserved a digitizer has been listed. If you see one listed as being available that means I do have at least one of those available to be claimed and reserved.

And again, I only have 8 of the RGB2HDMI starter kits currently available. For now I would like to keep them on hand for new Lumacode installs. But if that should change I will update and offer any remaining kits to folks that have reached out wanting extras later on.

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09/05/2026

Another model 1 Intellivision is headed home after receiving some services here at the ITC. Refurbishment with some new sockets for the STIC and ROM ICs, new electrolytic capacitors throughout. New transistors for the CPU, new voltage regulators, nice and needed general cleaning.

And oh yes! I nice new STICdigitizer installed to provide new Lumacode output for use with an RGB2HDMI converter (Included in this project), to provide full digital 1080p HDMI video with audio from the original console!

09/03/2026

Here are a few more screen captures through OBS from the Retrotink 6x using the Sega Master System via Lumacode output.

09/03/2026

Master System via Lumacode is working pretty well through the Retrotink 6x. Still a few things that might need tweaking on a game by game basis. But it is working.

09/02/2026

Here is a quick summary on the new RetroTink 6x CE in regards to Lumacode. It is still in quite an early phase of implementation. As such, the only consoles with Lumacode upgrades that I've been able to adjust to get working are the NES, Colecovision, and 2600 consoles. I did receive in 2 of the VDPdigitizers for use with the Master System console and will hope to install one of those into my personal SMS soon to test that.

What for sure isn't working at all to any amount of degree, is the 7800 and Intellivision. In the case of the 7800, it never seems able to lock in to the specific color signals properly in addition to the overall image output being far too stretched and off screen. For the Intellivision, the RT6x doesn't even seem able to see that a console is attached as it doesn't even allow you to enable Lumacode with the Intellivision connected. Other consoles I don't have access too or haven't installed Lumacode into them for any testing.

I'm sure in time, that most of the consoles will eventually get Lumacode support working on the Retrotink 6x and 4k model scalers. But for now, with the exception of what I've confirmed is working well. Any console that isn't tested or confirmed it would be best to stick with a dedicated RGB2HDMI converter. I've been told the OSSC Pro is doing better on the Lumacode support but do NOT have one of those on hand nor plan to order one to confirm. So I will have to rely on reports from others to keep me informed on that.

Another thing to mention, is that I've not been very successful at trying to get direct screen captures of Lumacode through the RT6x. Because for some reason, my Avermedia Gamer plus portable capture does NOT like the RT6x output. This is especially an issue in the menus where the video will constantly drop in and out every few seconds and sometimes take even longer to recover and come back. It is more of an issue when in the RT6x menus and not as much when games are being displayed. Still it is very annoying having to wait ever few seconds for the image to come back just to make a setting change.

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08/31/2026

Look what just arrived to the ITC lab. Time do some testing...

08/28/2026

Another Atari Jaguar (Jaguar-2026-C:- ) came in recently to initially have the capacitors replaced & to receive some upgrades to the power circuit power input to provide some protection to the console. However, it turned out that this Jaguar had already been recapped within the past few years. So only the power input protection and new power regulator PCBs were installed.

08/28/2026

Another Colecovision will be home soon after receiving some services here at the ITC. CV-2026-C:- had all the electrolytic capacitors replaced, new controller ICs installed with built in ESD protection, and a new TMS-RGB upgrade installed with a 9pin mini din output. This will allow the owner to play their Colecovision games with excellent video output with use of cables designed for Sega Genesis RGB setups.

08/22/2026

Another 2600 'vader' recently came in for cleaning, refurbishment, repairs, and to receiver a Lumacode upgrade via the TIAdigitizer. Lumacode provides for a full digital 1080P HMDI output with audio from original consoles when paired with an RGB2HDMI converter or high end scaler with Lumacode support. This 2600 received new capacitors, new voltage regulator, switch cleaning, and a replacement player 1 difficulty switch.

08/15/2026

This was the first Atari 5200 for 2026 and it received a Lumacode upgrade! Lumacode is one of the best output options that is currently available and with the RGB2HDMI converter to make use and decode the Lumacode signal, provides a full HDMI output picture with audio making it very easy to use these classic consoles on modern displays.