Can all registered uses please login, even just for a few minutes..
It helps build a picture where our "good traffic" is coming from..
Thanks :)
It helps build a picture where our "good traffic" is coming from..
Thanks :)
exxos blog - random goings on
Re: exxos blog - random goings on
Another 40 odd diagnostic cartridge is built and tested..
..and yes, I am really multitasking doing this and the the above post... Also I'm about to start looking to see if I actually have all the bits for the MSTE recap kits now.
..and yes, I am really multitasking doing this and the the above post... Also I'm about to start looking to see if I actually have all the bits for the MSTE recap kits now.
Re: exxos blog - random goings on
Nothing but the for my cap kits
Re: exxos blog - random goings on
You are going to be busy @exxos
Re: exxos blog - random goings on
Yep. Most of my days seems to go with shoving things in little pink bags
Re: exxos blog - random goings on
MC68HC000 CPU's getting a workout on a 32MHz STE booster before heading over to the store
- rubber_jonnie
- Site Admin

- Posts: 15073
- Joined: Thu Aug 17, 2017 7:40 pm
- Location: Essex
- Contact:
Re: exxos blog - random goings on
Mmmmm, capacitors.....
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...
- rubber_jonnie
- Site Admin

- Posts: 15073
- Joined: Thu Aug 17, 2017 7:40 pm
- Location: Essex
- Contact:
Re: exxos blog - random goings on
This photo is great because it shows you using your own stuff:exxos wrote: Fri Jan 07, 2022 11:10 am MC68HC000 CPU's getting a workout on a 32MHz STE booster before heading over to the store![]()
IMG_0141.JPG
- PSU
- 32 Mhz booster
- TOS switcher
- Axial cap replacement kit
- Diag cart in the background
- SIMMs
- 1.44Mb FDD adapter
- @ube 's 555 widget
- ST Mongrel mug, though I think this is pushing it a bit!
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...
Re: exxos blog - random goings on
The untidy desk has advantages then!rubber_jonnie wrote: Fri Jan 07, 2022 11:29 am This photo is great because it shows you using your own stuff:
- PSU
- 32 Mhz booster
- TOS switcher
- Axial cap replacement kit
- Diag cart in the background
You forgot simms
The Easter egg I guess is the mug in the top left, but that's cut off
- rubber_jonnie
- Site Admin

- Posts: 15073
- Joined: Thu Aug 17, 2017 7:40 pm
- Location: Essex
- Contact:
Re: exxos blog - random goings on
Addedexxos wrote: Fri Jan 07, 2022 11:31 amThe untidy desk has advantages then!rubber_jonnie wrote: Fri Jan 07, 2022 11:29 am This photo is great because it shows you using your own stuff:
- PSU
- 32 Mhz booster
- TOS switcher
- Axial cap replacement kit
- Diag cart in the background
![]()
You forgot simms![]()
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...
Re: exxos blog - random goings on
1.44 HD floppy kit ...
@ube 555 widget which he's forgotten about..
Mongrel mug on the top left..