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Hmm, I like the look of that @frank.lukas
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JezC wrote: 26 Jan 2022 17:50 @rubber_jonnie I think you need a warning before people read that linked thread... definitely not for those of a nervous disposition!

The IDE adaptor/ROM decoder solution looks good in there...I must finish mine off at some point! ;)
I did post that with a pinch of salt :)

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Please finish your builds promptly sir!!

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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...
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rubber_jonnie wrote: 26 Jan 2022 23:13
JezC wrote: 26 Jan 2022 17:50 @rubber_jonnie I think you need a warning before people read that linked thread... definitely not for those of a nervous disposition!

The IDE adaptor/ROM decoder solution looks good in there...I must finish mine off at some point! ;)
I did post that with a pinch of salt :)

:dizzy:

Please finish your builds promptly sir!!

:smackbum:
Yes, they are getting near the top of the job pile...but the shortages and other retro h/w problems are making for slow progress.

I should be collecting another ST + SM124 monitor next week... so that might add more work to the job list as well! :(
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JezC wrote: 27 Jan 2022 08:59
I should be collecting another ST + SM124 monitor next week... so that might add more work to the job list as well! :(
How many STs now? I am up to about 15 myself of various types :)
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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...
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@rubber_jonnie I daren't count them all...it will be over 30 including the STEs, Megas and the singular Falcon...

I haven't reached 40 yet (or I don't think I have)...
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JezC wrote: 27 Jan 2022 14:40 @rubber_jonnie I daren't count them all...it will be over 30 including the STEs, Megas and the singular Falcon...

I haven't reached 40 yet (or I don't think I have)...
In total (Not just STs) I'm over 50 now :)
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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...
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JezC wrote: 27 Jan 2022 14:40 @rubber_jonnie I daren't count them all...it will be over 30 including the STEs, Megas and the singular Falcon...

I haven't reached 40 yet (or I don't think I have)...
If you need some more Sts I'll gladly sell you 5 or 6? :P
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PhilC wrote: 27 Jan 2022 15:34
JezC wrote: 27 Jan 2022 14:40 @rubber_jonnie I daren't count them all...it will be over 30 including the STEs, Megas and the singular Falcon...

I haven't reached 40 yet (or I don't think I have)...
If you need some more Sts I'll gladly sell you 5 or 6? :P
Do it @JezC, you know you want to :)
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...
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rubber_jonnie wrote: 27 Jan 2022 15:43
PhilC wrote: 27 Jan 2022 15:34

If you need some more Sts I'll gladly sell you 5 or 6? :P
Do it @JezC, you know you want to :)
@PhilC A kind offer...but I'll pass at the moment. ;)

@rubber_jonnie I'm holding out for a TT or a MSTE or an ATW...for now! :lol: :roll: Maybe another Mega ST at a push... :shock:
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JezC wrote: 27 Jan 2022 21:08
@rubber_jonnie I'm holding out for a TT or a MSTE or an ATW...for now! :lol: :roll: Maybe another Mega ST at a push... :shock:
I'd like a TT too, but I have a tax bill that comes first!
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...

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