I must admit, I did think about getting an Enterprise a while ago. .
Then I just think of the old Chinese proverb: 'Too many projects, not enough time', and that bursts that bubble and I carry on with my life.
Enterprise 64 - An 8 bit that just missed the boat
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Re: Enterprise 64 - An 8 bit that just missed the boat
mrbombermillzy wrote: ↑Thu Jan 06, 2022 8:44 pm I must admit, I did think about getting an Enterprise a while ago. .
Then I just think of the old Chinese proverb: 'Too many projects, not enough time', and that bursts that bubble and I carry on with my life.
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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
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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...
Re: Enterprise 64 - An 8 bit that just missed the boat
Interesting, I didn't even know these existed. Still debating what my next project might be
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Re: Enterprise 64 - An 8 bit that just missed the boat
Just looking at these on eBay and I'm rather surprised to see there are quite a few in Egypt, though the shipping costs drag the price up quite a bit.
@Icky You know you need this right? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284594765454 ... SwhDRh1JRG
@Icky You know you need this right? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284594765454 ... SwhDRh1JRG
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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...
Re: Enterprise 64 - An 8 bit that just missed the boat
Stop trying to get me to spend money to make you feel better for buying that Aquarius @rubber_jonnierubber_jonnie wrote: ↑Fri Jan 07, 2022 10:04 am Just looking at these on eBay and I'm rather surprised to see there are quite a few in Egypt, though the shipping costs drag the price up quite a bit.
@Icky You know you need this right? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284594765454 ... SwhDRh1JRG
I got mine from the UK. The Egypt ones are a tad expensive.
I already have my one from the late 80's and works fine with the ZX Spectrums.
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Re: Enterprise 64 - An 8 bit that just missed the boat
I'm only trying to reduce my own guilty feelingsIcky wrote: ↑Fri Jan 07, 2022 1:39 pmrubber_jonnie wrote: ↑Fri Jan 07, 2022 10:04 am Just looking at these on eBay and I'm rather surprised to see there are quite a few in Egypt, though the shipping costs drag the price up quite a bit.
@Icky You know you need this right? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284594765454 ... SwhDRh1JRG
Stop trying to get me to spend money to make you feel better for buying that Aquarius @rubber_jonnie
I have a TZXDuino on the way too. Also have one of these:
I need to test it with the Spectrums, see how they like it.
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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...
Re: Enterprise 64 - An 8 bit that just missed the boat
Time to sort out the membrane on the Enterprise, am looking forward to this as the Enterprise is a bit of an unknown to me.
I have noticed two things. The whole case seems to be warped i.e. the computer doesn't sit flat on a flat surface. Second three function keys are sticking. The first one I figured out as there was a screw put in at the back of the keyboard where as it should be from the underside of the case all the way through to clamp it all together. Removing the screw and doing it properly straightened the case out a bit.
I have also noted a few components that may need replacing but that will be for another time.
Watch out gratuitous pictures alert:
I have noticed two things. The whole case seems to be warped i.e. the computer doesn't sit flat on a flat surface. Second three function keys are sticking. The first one I figured out as there was a screw put in at the back of the keyboard where as it should be from the underside of the case all the way through to clamp it all together. Removing the screw and doing it properly straightened the case out a bit.
I have also noted a few components that may need replacing but that will be for another time.
Watch out gratuitous pictures alert:
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Re: Enterprise 64 - An 8 bit that just missed the boat
Intro retro computers since before they were retro...
ZX81->Spectrum->Memotech MTX->Sinclair QL->520STM->BBC Micro->TT030->PCs & Sun Workstations.
Added code to the MiNT kernel (still there the last time I checked) + put together MiNTOS.
Collection now with added Macs, Amigas, Suns and Acorns.
ZX81->Spectrum->Memotech MTX->Sinclair QL->520STM->BBC Micro->TT030->PCs & Sun Workstations.
Added code to the MiNT kernel (still there the last time I checked) + put together MiNTOS.
Collection now with added Macs, Amigas, Suns and Acorns.
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Re: Enterprise 64 - An 8 bit that just missed the boat
Nice, looking forward to seeing more on this one
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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...