General electronic components for retro console modding and repair, the dedicated maker hub at ZedLabz.
Browse components by use case
- Cooling fans. Noctua NF-A4x10 5V and 12V FLX retail packs
- Battery and charging. TP4056 / TP4056s LiPo charge ICs (USB micro and USB-C variants)
- USB-C breakout. JRC-B008 14-pin USB-C female breakout board
- Test gear, digital multimeters, AA battery test holders with crocodile clips
- LEDs and signal, 3mm and 5mm through-hole, 0603 SMD
- AV adapters. BNC to RCA for PVM / BVM monitor setups
The maker-supply layer for anyone modding at home. ZedLabz stocks Noctua's 40mm cooling fans (5V and 12V variants for retro consoles like Dreamcast, GameCube and original Xbox), TP4056 LiPo charging IC boards in micro-USB and USB-C variants, USB-C breakout boards, multimeters, AA battery test rigs, LEDs in multiple sizes, and AV adapters for retro CRT setups.
Quick picks for common mod jobs
- USB-C battery mod basics: a TP4056s USB-C LiPo charging IC board paired with a JRC-B008 USB-C breakout, the building blocks for adding USB-C charging to retro hardware.
- Console fan upgrades: Noctua NF-A4x10 5V for 5V-supplied units (Dreamcast, some PS-family) or 12V FLX for higher-voltage units (GameCube, original Xbox). Quieter than stock fans, well-known modder choice.
- Repair diagnostics: ZedLabz digital multimeter plus the AA battery test holder with crocodile clips for handheld console bench testing.
Component selection notes
- Fans: verify voltage before ordering, the 5V Noctua NF-A4x10 is intended for 5V-rail installs (Dreamcast modder choice); the 12V FLX is for higher-voltage installs.
- Charging ICs: the TP4056 is micro-USB; the TP4056s is USB-C with 5V 1A charging. Pick by the cable standard you want.
- USB-C breakouts: the JRC-B008 is the 14-pin female socket variant used in many retro USB-C battery mods.
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Related collections
- Consumables, wire, tape, dropper bottles
- Soldering supplies
- Tool kits
General Electronic Components. FAQs
Why use a Noctua fan in a retro console?
Noctua's small fans are well-regarded in the retro modding community for being significantly quieter than the original stock fans in consoles like the Sega Dreamcast, GameCube and original Xbox while moving comparable air. Pair the right fan with the right adapter: Laser Bear's Dreamcast mount kit calls for the 5V NF-A4x10, Retro Frog's GameCube 40mm adapter calls for the 12V NF-A4x10 FLX, and Retro Frog's original Xbox 60mm adapter calls for the 12V NF-A6x25.
TP4056 vs TP4056s, which?
Both are 5V 1A LiPo charging IC boards. TP4056 uses a micro-USB connector. TP4056s uses USB-C. If you're building a USB-C charging mod, TP4056s is the right choice; the chip behavior is the same.
Do these LEDs fit Game Boy power indicators?
The 3mm through-hole LED 5-packs (yellow, red, clear, blue, green and RGB rainbow variants) are sized for Game Boy power LED replacement and similar retro indicator slots. 5mm through-hole and 0603 SMD options are stocked for other applications.
Why a BNC to RCA adapter for retro setups?
Professional CRT monitors (Sony PVM and BVM ranges) typically use BNC inputs, while most retro consoles output via RCA-terminated component or composite cables. The BNC-to-RCA adapter lets you connect them without rebuilding cables.
