So, having received my H5C1 board at the start of this week (thanks again @exxos !), I've spent much of my limited retro hobby time during the week sorting out the bits required for a minimal build & ordering any key shortages (plus the parts for my H4 #2 & H5B to replace those repurposed for this H5C1 build).
I'm hoping to start some of the actual build over the next few days in the hope of being all but complete when the order from Harry arrives.
Of course, bitter experience is making me realise just how unlikely it is that things will work out as I planned... :roll:
Seeing the success of many of the other builds this week gives me hope that I can soon join their exalted ranks ;)
Hope to post some picture & news of actual build progress soon...
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rubber_jonnie
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If you don't post pictures, there will be trouble!!
Collector of many retro things!
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
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JezC
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:lol: As soon as there is any progress to share I'll try & upload some pictures! It all really depends on the arrival of the parts ordered from Harry, so there's not likely to be much to share before next weekend now. :roll:
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Awesome! Good luck!
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Thanks, I'm hoping it all goes smoothly. Other members H5C1 builds seem to have gone ok
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rubber_jonnie
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That's ok, I'll be Avengers Assembling a load of new furniture next weekend, including my new workshop stuff, so hoping you'll have some nice pics to cheer me up after another weekend of not retroing!JezC wrote: 18 Jul 2021 11:49:lol: As soon as there is any progress to share I'll try & upload some pictures! It all really depends on the arrival of the parts ordered from Harry, so there's not likely to be much to share before next weekend now. :roll:
Collector of many retro things!
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
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JezC
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I'll see how I get on - and will do my best to lift your spirits during your enforced abstinence! ;)rubber_jonnie wrote: 18 Jul 2021 17:57 That's ok, I'll be Avengers Assembling a load of new furniture next weekend, including my new workshop stuff, so hoping you'll have some nice pics to cheer me up after another weekend of not retroing!
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Cheers bud :)JezC wrote: 18 Jul 2021 22:24I'll see how I get on - and will do my best to lift your spirits during your enforced abstinence! ;)rubber_jonnie wrote: 18 Jul 2021 17:57 That's ok, I'll be Avengers Assembling a load of new furniture next weekend, including my new workshop stuff, so hoping you'll have some nice pics to cheer me up after another weekend of not retroing!
Collector of many retro things!
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
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Re: H5C1- firST STeps
Hello. Is there a parts-list for what is required to assemble the board, or does it come with some, or all of the parts?
FOR GREAT JUSTICE. TAKE OUT EVERY ZIG
800xl+U1mb, STfm, STe, 030
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https://www.exxosforum.co.uk/forum/viewt ... 107&t=4476PeckPeekPoke wrote: 19 Jul 2021 13:58 Hello. Is there a parts-list for what is required to assemble the board, or does it come with some, or all of the parts?
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