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Re: PhilCs blog / the latest things hes broken(fixed)
Posted: 22 Dec 2022 21:26
by PhilC
Oh go on @JezC, 1 more won’t hurt surely :lol:
Re: PhilCs blog / the latest things hes broken(fixed)
Posted: 22 Dec 2022 21:34
by JezC
PhilC wrote: 22 Dec 2022 21:26
Oh go on @JezC, 1 more won’t hurt surely :lol:
It might not hurt
you...but there is a clear & present danger for me if I do!
Mind you, when has that stopped me before...?
Re: PhilCs blog / the latest things hes broken(fixed)
Posted: 24 Jan 2023 20:26
by PhilC
These arrived in the post today.
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I’ve always wanted a C128, so I’m now able to cross that off the wanted list. I’ll probably do a little mini blog about it when time permits.
I also managed to pick up a couple of 1541s for a good price. Both are pretty clean inside, so will give them a good test soon and post about it as well.
It does mean I now need to think about selling a few of the C64s. I’ve still not got anywhere near as many C64s as
@JezC has Atari STs, so we are still in the realms of collecting and not hoarding:lol:
Re: PhilCs blog / the latest things hes broken(fixed)
Posted: 24 Jan 2023 21:50
by JezC
PhilC wrote: 24 Jan 2023 20:26
It does mean I now need to think about selling a few of the C64s. I’ve still not got anywhere near as many C64s as @JezC has Atari STs, so we are still in the realms of collecting and not hoarding:lol:
Oooo...a saucer of milk for
@PhilC perhaps? :)
Could just be jealousy :D :lol:
Re: PhilCs blog / the latest things hes broken(fixed)
Posted: 24 Jan 2023 22:26
by rubber_jonnie
PhilC wrote: 24 Jan 2023 20:26
These arrived in the post today.
A698B532-0AA2-4C91-B29B-D344A804B2FA.jpeg
ECFD5022-744B-4A4A-A8E7-4D8901B15D1F.jpeg
I’ve always wanted a C128, so I’m now able to cross that off the wanted list. I’ll probably do a little mini blog about it when time permits.
I also managed to pick up a couple of 1541s for a good price. Both are pretty clean inside, so will give them a good test soon and post about it as well.
It does mean I now need to think about selling a few of the C64s. I’ve still not got anywhere near as many C64s as @JezC has Atari STs, so we are still in the realms of collecting and not hoarding:lol:
Very nice, I would like a C128, maybe one day :)
Re: PhilCs blog / the latest things hes broken(fixed)
Posted: 25 Jan 2023 09:23
by PhilC
@JezC but of course it’s jealousy :lol:
Re: PhilCs blog / the latest things hes broken(fixed)
Posted: 25 Jan 2023 11:03
by JezC
PhilC wrote: 25 Jan 2023 09:23
@JezC but of course it’s jealousy :lol:
:lolbig:
I'd like a C64 but just don't have the time to make good use of one...not even an emulated version at the moment. :cry:
Re: PhilCs blog / the latest things hes broken(fixed)
Posted: 25 Jan 2023 11:38
by rubber_jonnie
JezC wrote: 25 Jan 2023 11:03
PhilC wrote: 25 Jan 2023 09:23
@JezC but of course it’s jealousy :lol:
:lolbig:
I'd like a C64 but just don't have the time to make good use of one...not even an emulated version at the moment. :cry:
I have machines I don't use that often but it's never stopped me 😁
Re: PhilCs blog / the latest things hes broken(fixed)
Posted: 25 Jan 2023 11:49
by JezC
rubber_jonnie wrote: 25 Jan 2023 11:38
I have machines I don't use that often but it's never stopped me 😁
Well, I'm finally getting my Falcon up & running properly, then I have more repairs/upgrades on the STs (including H4/H5 builds etc.) as well as the BBCs (2x Model B + Master) so if I were to add to the collection it would probably be planning for my retirement (over 10 years away) at my current rate of progress!
:foldarms: :ball: :coffee:
Re: PhilCs blog / the latest things hes broken(fixed)
Posted: 26 Mar 2023 16:44
by PhilC
Finally got a decent C128 to PS/2 keyboard adaptor built and programmed. It’s a C=Key keyboard interface by Jim Brain.
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It was a bit of a pain to program as the available instructions don’t give you much info about setting fuses etc on the Atmega162 but after I sorted out the external oscillator and removed the divide by 8 clock fuses it all worked great.
I have a couple of boards left and a couple of the Matrix chips if it’s of use to anyone.