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Its supposed to work (sort of), so I'll test it. Then take it apart to give it a good going over.
I think it's a 48K version but will find out shortly. I may start a mini blog about it later on.
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PhilCs blog / the latest things hes broken(fixed)
Re: PhilCs blog / the latest things hes broken(fixed)
This arrived today.....
And is amusingly so similar to what was @stephen_usher's secret project.
Its supposed to work (sort of), so I'll test it. Then take it apart to give it a good going over.
I think it's a 48K version but will find out shortly. I may start a mini blog about it later on.
And is amusingly so similar to what was @stephen_usher's secret project.
Its supposed to work (sort of), so I'll test it. Then take it apart to give it a good going over.
I think it's a 48K version but will find out shortly. I may start a mini blog about it later on.
If it ain't broke, test it to Destruction.
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Re: PhilCs blog / the latest things hes broken(fixed)
Apparently the 48K is the most compatible with software.... Was there much software for the machine anyway? 
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.
Re: PhilCs blog / the latest things hes broken(fixed)
I did have a look the other day. Lets just say the MTX software library looks huge in comparison.stephen_usher wrote: Wed Mar 25, 2026 2:39 pm Apparently the 48K is the most compatible with software.... Was there much software for the machine anyway?
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Re: PhilCs blog / the latest things hes broken(fixed)
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.
Re: PhilCs blog / the latest things hes broken(fixed)
Okay, so maybe I lied when I said I'd finished my 8 bit computer collection. Just had to get one of these and now we're done with 8 bits I wanted as a teenager.
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Re: PhilCs blog / the latest things hes broken(fixed)
Wow that is gorgeous and one of my unicorn machines along with the Memotech MTX.PhilC wrote: Sat Jun 06, 2026 8:05 pm Okay, so maybe I lied when I said I'd finished my 8 bit computer collection. Just had to get one of these and now we're done with 8 bits I wanted as a teenager.
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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...
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Re: PhilCs blog / the latest things hes broken(fixed)
Same here... other than buy and MTX new in December '84.rubber_jonnie wrote: Sat Jun 06, 2026 9:52 pmWow that is gorgeous and one of my unicorn machines along with the Memotech MTX.PhilC wrote: Sat Jun 06, 2026 8:05 pm Okay, so maybe I lied when I said I'd finished my 8 bit computer collection. Just had to get one of these and now we're done with 8 bits I wanted as a teenager.
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@PhilC did this come from Egypt by any chance?
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.
Re: PhilCs blog / the latest things hes broken(fixed)
@stephen_usher I suspect the person I got it from may have obtained it from there.
It works apparently but I've not tried it yet.
It works apparently but I've not tried it yet.
If it ain't broke, test it to Destruction.
Re: PhilCs blog / the latest things hes broken(fixed)
You got one @PhilC and an intact joystick.
Mine also came from Egypt. There are a lot of mods for the Enterprise does this one have any already? It's a lovely machine.
Mine also came from Egypt. There are a lot of mods for the Enterprise does this one have any already? It's a lovely machine.
Re: PhilCs blog / the latest things hes broken(fixed)
I must confess that it's a 3d printed joystick knob and expansion port cover. I'll resin print some better ones.Icky wrote: Sun Jun 07, 2026 9:15 am You got one @PhilC and an intact joystick.
Mine also came from Egypt. There are a lot of mods for the Enterprise does this one have any already? It's a lovely machine.
I've been assured it works but not tried it yet. I do intend to make a spectrum emulator cart and the 1.5mb ram upgrade for it.
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