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mrbombermillzy
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That gear looks great. It's a pity we cant pinch it for use in October. :)
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stephen_usher
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The first repair in the new outbuilding begins... after the first furniture arrives.
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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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stephen_usher
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Looks like the B&W TV I bought needs recapping...
And the on/off switch has now stopped turning off.
And the on/off switch has now stopped turning off.
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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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rubber_jonnie
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I see it's all solid state, fancy :)stephen_usher wrote: 11 Jul 2023 21:04 Looks like the B&W TV I bought needs recapping...
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And the on/off switch has now stopped turning off.
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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stephen_usher
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It was in 1972. No valves at all!
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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stephen_usher
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Had another look at the telly. It seems I wired up the aerial connector incorrectly and soldered the outside of the coax to the TV ground. This was why the power switch wasn't working as that switches the GND connection and the BBC Master was connecting that and switching the TV on.
Also, the waviness on the display wasn't apparent if the computer was connected via the loop aerial connector. Hmm...
Fixed the first issue but I'm going to have to re-wire it again as there's a lot of interference causing it to wobble. I probably have the connections the wrong way around and need to use a bit of coax.
Anyway, I got the linearity fixed as well, so no recapping required.
I've put that on hold for a few days as I'm starting to think about getting thing ready for ECM in 5.5 weeks time. Tried out the "new" Jaguar controller and it's fine, so that system is all ready.
Also, the waviness on the display wasn't apparent if the computer was connected via the loop aerial connector. Hmm...
Fixed the first issue but I'm going to have to re-wire it again as there's a lot of interference causing it to wobble. I probably have the connections the wrong way around and need to use a bit of coax.
Anyway, I got the linearity fixed as well, so no recapping required.
I've put that on hold for a few days as I'm starting to think about getting thing ready for ECM in 5.5 weeks time. Tried out the "new" Jaguar controller and it's fine, so that system is all ready.
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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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JezC
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Cool - never knew there was a version of Worms for the jaguar...makes me wish I'd bought one when they were being virtually given away... :roll:
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stween
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I bought my jaguar for a tenner from Electronics Boutique around 2000? 2001? I remember hearing the rumour and me and a friend went to see what was up. Total score.JezC wrote: 12 Jul 2023 22:05 Cool - never knew there was a version of Worms for the jaguar...makes me wish I'd bought one when they were being virtually given away... :roll:
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chronicthehedgehog
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I swapped my ST for a Jag around 1997. It was cheaper to re-buy an ST or two in the long run. I really must buy a JagDrive one day.
Your Jag's case looks really shiny. Have you used any kind of restorer on it?
Your Jag's case looks really shiny. Have you used any kind of restorer on it?
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stephen_usher
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No restorer, it was just hardly used by the original owner
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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