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Re: I might be a bit quiet...

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stephen_usher wrote: 06 Jul 2021 13:47 How's the unboxing going?

More importantly, when do you get the networking up and running? :-)
Some basic restoration of retro facilities!

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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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Re: I might be a bit quiet...

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:yay2: :dualthumbup: :cheer: :yay: :girldance:
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.
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Re: I might be a bit quiet...

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@rubber_jonnie Nice to see the workspace coming together!

Now all we need to see are the Alpha & H4 & H5 boards out being worked on... :D
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JezC wrote: 06 Jul 2021 22:28 @rubber_jonnie Nice to see the workspace coming together!

Now all we need to see are the Alpha & H4 & H5 boards out being worked on... :D
I don't have an H5 at present as I need to actually build the 2 H4s I have in boxes, somewhere in the depths of the box room, so called as it is filled with boxes!!

Once the Electron is fixed, and the Mac Classic too, I'll hopefully get onto those. I will definitely revisit the Alpha too, it needs to be done.

Oh god, then there's the Spectrum to revitalise, it's all stacking up.

First things first, I need to order some new furniture that'll become my workbench, fingers crossed this week!
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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Well very annoying, but it seems to be the way of things at the moment.

New workbench/desk ordered, but won't arrive until the 24th!!! I can at least tidy the room ready in the meantime and find my important tools and carry on with some stuff for now.
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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Re: I might be a bit quiet...

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How's the unpacking going?
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.
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stephen_usher wrote: 17 Jul 2021 17:08 How's the unpacking going?
In terms of normal household stuff, we're going great guns, in terms of my workshop, not so much as I'm waiting for new furniture that's arriving next weekend.

Once that's arrived I can start whipping the workshop into shape :)
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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Well, Ikea delivered early, though TBH I have been ill since Thursday (Not covid) so didn't really much feel like a massive bout of flatpack assembly. But I needed to do it for my peace of mind, and this is what it looked like to start with:

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Mid build:

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And finally everything assembled and some tools in place:

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So I can now start unpacking the rest of my tools and stuff and start getting back to work on my retro projects :)

The only problem I now have is finding stuff in a room filled with cardboard moving boxes!!

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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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Re: I might be a bit quiet...

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:dualthumbup: :cheer:
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.
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Re: I might be a bit quiet...

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Quiet mode is definitely off!!

Main part of the workshop/retro area is looking good, I just need to hook up my bench PC and am awaiting 2 more desks for setting up my retro stuff on, but this'll do for now ;)

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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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