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:crossed1:
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.
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stephen_usher wrote: 22 Jul 2022 10:27 :crossed1:
Well, your crossing of fingers seems to have worked as according to the tracking, the MSX cart is due delivery today.
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Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
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Just arrived :)

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Need to get testing next :)
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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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Excellent news. :-)

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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: 25 Jul 2022 14:06 Excellent news. :-)

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It's very nicely made, and I have managed to format an SD card no problem, just need to figure out ROM and disk usage.
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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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Well, I have yet another SD card solution on the way, specifically a Concerto cartridge for my 7800.

You can find it here: Concerto Cartridge

Specifically is is a ROM cart that has an SD card with 7800 & 2600 (7800 is backwards compatible with the 2600) onto which you pop all your ROMs and then pick from a menu. It also has a spot for a POKEY like some of the enhanced 7800 carts had, and since I have 2 spare POKEYs, one will be going into the Concerto.

I really must spend some more time figuring out the MSX SD card I recently received, but I have been dealing with family issues again and away.

I need to sort out the BBC stuff i got recently too, PSU is just waiting on a RIFA replacement kit.
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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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So, the Concerto cartridge has cleared UK customs, with a bit of luck I'll have it by the weekend :)

More on that when it arrives, looking forward to giving it a good blast :)
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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:dualthumbup:
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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Nice bunch of things dropped off by the postie today:

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Some capacitors, an MMC adaptor for one of my Beebs and a Concerto cartridge for my Atari 7800 which gives me SD card support for 7800 and 2600 games, plus also includes a slot to drop in a spare POKEY for extra sound on games that support it.

POKEY is now fitted, just need to test some ROM images to make sure the POKEY works fine, then I can pop the label on.

Very impressed with the delivery time for the Concerto, it arrived from the US in just 8 days
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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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Wow @rubber_jonnie youre going to have a busy weekend. Even busier if I get a chance to post the pcb as well :D
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