Robert
@flatduckrecords.co.uk
ZX Spectrum, SAM Coupé. Award-winning website developer.
Oban, Scotland.
Oban, Scotland.
Reposted by Robert
herb alpert and the tijuana brass concert video no. 2:
the best keyboard part in the world? (sound on)
the best keyboard part in the world? (sound on)
November 11, 2025 at 4:53 PM
herb alpert and the tijuana brass concert video no. 2:
the best keyboard part in the world? (sound on)
the best keyboard part in the world? (sound on)
Reposted by Robert
I remember reading INPUT magazine back in the 80s, typing in programmes. And now that idea is back but for little web things! I am rather chuffed to have been invited to be part of this, DOCTYPE. It's a little bit of joy, which is what I think the web ought to be in the business of helping create.
🚀 NEW MAGAZINE ⌨️
Back in the ’80s there were printed mags of BASIC programs to type in, we’ve brought that back but for web pages!
10 amazing games, toys, puzzles and utilities, no coding knowledge needed
vole.wtf/doctype/
Back in the ’80s there were printed mags of BASIC programs to type in, we’ve brought that back but for web pages!
10 amazing games, toys, puzzles and utilities, no coding knowledge needed
vole.wtf/doctype/
DOCTYPE magazine 🚀⌨️
’80s BASIC type-in mags are back, but this time for HTML!
vole.wtf
November 11, 2025 at 1:44 PM
I remember reading INPUT magazine back in the 80s, typing in programmes. And now that idea is back but for little web things! I am rather chuffed to have been invited to be part of this, DOCTYPE. It's a little bit of joy, which is what I think the web ought to be in the business of helping create.
Reposted by Robert
A radio programme like the Shipping Forecast but it’s called Bin Day and it just reads out every single council in the country’s bin schedule
November 10, 2025 at 11:53 PM
A radio programme like the Shipping Forecast but it’s called Bin Day and it just reads out every single council in the country’s bin schedule
Reposted by Robert
November 10, 2025 at 7:38 AM
November 9, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Reposted by Robert
My birthday sale is now live! No discount code, prices are manually reduced on my end, including my full discography on Bandcamp which is around $40 today. Thanks for listening to my music!
2mellomakes.bandcamp.com
2mello.net/store
2mellomakes.bandcamp.com
2mello.net/store
2 Mello Birthday Sale
Nov. 7-9
Everything, including CDs, 50% off at both my Bandcamp and webstore.
Then! Friday Nov. 14 at 12PM Eastern time, I will restock the Sounds Of Tokyo-To Future vinyl for the last time this year.
Yes. Commerce, physical media, things of that nature.
Nov. 7-9
Everything, including CDs, 50% off at both my Bandcamp and webstore.
Then! Friday Nov. 14 at 12PM Eastern time, I will restock the Sounds Of Tokyo-To Future vinyl for the last time this year.
Yes. Commerce, physical media, things of that nature.
November 7, 2025 at 4:55 PM
My birthday sale is now live! No discount code, prices are manually reduced on my end, including my full discography on Bandcamp which is around $40 today. Thanks for listening to my music!
2mellomakes.bandcamp.com
2mello.net/store
2mellomakes.bandcamp.com
2mello.net/store
Reposted by Robert
I've some more PCB Pin Badges available (SAM Coupe, Commie 64/16/VIC and new Rubber Keyed Speccy) available: www.samcoupe.com/quickshop.htm
They all help add a few extra quid to the development kitty towards the ongoing projects I've got underway for #SAMCoupe, #ZXSpectrum, #RC2014, #Retrocomputing
They all help add a few extra quid to the development kitty towards the ongoing projects I've got underway for #SAMCoupe, #ZXSpectrum, #RC2014, #Retrocomputing
November 7, 2025 at 7:17 PM
I've some more PCB Pin Badges available (SAM Coupe, Commie 64/16/VIC and new Rubber Keyed Speccy) available: www.samcoupe.com/quickshop.htm
They all help add a few extra quid to the development kitty towards the ongoing projects I've got underway for #SAMCoupe, #ZXSpectrum, #RC2014, #Retrocomputing
They all help add a few extra quid to the development kitty towards the ongoing projects I've got underway for #SAMCoupe, #ZXSpectrum, #RC2014, #Retrocomputing
Reposted by Robert
Flying Squirrel Loves It Every Time
November 5, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Flying Squirrel Loves It Every Time
The “Inktober for ZX Spectrum” challenge inspired lots of great, inventive and witty pixel art. Best enjoyed on the real thing of course; next-best is CRT Retro’s Beyond Nostalgia writeup with their customarily gorgeous Trinitron photography:
Beyond Nostalgia #16:
Reporting from ZXGFXTOBER 2025 ZX Spectrum pixel art graphics competition
beyondnostalgia.substack.com/p/fifteen-co...
#pixelart #ZXreposts #photography #CRT
Reporting from ZXGFXTOBER 2025 ZX Spectrum pixel art graphics competition
beyondnostalgia.substack.com/p/fifteen-co...
#pixelart #ZXreposts #photography #CRT
November 7, 2025 at 8:43 AM
The “Inktober for ZX Spectrum” challenge inspired lots of great, inventive and witty pixel art. Best enjoyed on the real thing of course; next-best is CRT Retro’s Beyond Nostalgia writeup with their customarily gorgeous Trinitron photography:
Reposted by Robert
Can't beat those Computapes!
November 5, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Can't beat those Computapes!
Lots of extensible fun for ZX Spectrum here, opening up the world of RC2014 add-ons too.
Some of the #Hardware I make for the #ZXSpectrum came about from suggestions and requests, such as the 2 way expansion connector to connect two peripherals to the edge connector. Also available: ZX-RC2014 Bus Adapter, Int.2 style Flash ROM Cartridge with 2 games, ROM Interface. 🌐 zx.samcoupe.com
November 4, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Lots of extensible fun for ZX Spectrum here, opening up the world of RC2014 add-ons too.
Reposted by Robert
We released a #ZxSpectrumNext demo: www.pouet.net/prod.php?whi...
More details: mastodon.gamedev.place/@rcl/1154840...
More details: mastodon.gamedev.place/@rcl/1154840...
Touching the Sun by Virtual Vision Group
demo for ZX Enhanced, 2nd at Demosplash 2025
www.pouet.net
November 3, 2025 at 5:15 AM
We released a #ZxSpectrumNext demo: www.pouet.net/prod.php?whi...
More details: mastodon.gamedev.place/@rcl/1154840...
More details: mastodon.gamedev.place/@rcl/1154840...
Reposted by Robert
While the #SAMCoupe is what I focus most of my time developing hardware, software and magazines for I also make #Hardware for #RC2014 and the #ZXSpectrum.
SAM Coupe -> 🌐 www.samcoupe.com
RC2014 Interfaces ->🌐 2014.samcoupe.com
ZX Spectrum ->🌐 zx.samcoupe.com
#retrocomputing #indiedev #gamedev
SAM Coupe -> 🌐 www.samcoupe.com
RC2014 Interfaces ->🌐 2014.samcoupe.com
ZX Spectrum ->🌐 zx.samcoupe.com
#retrocomputing #indiedev #gamedev
November 2, 2025 at 9:20 AM
While the #SAMCoupe is what I focus most of my time developing hardware, software and magazines for I also make #Hardware for #RC2014 and the #ZXSpectrum.
SAM Coupe -> 🌐 www.samcoupe.com
RC2014 Interfaces ->🌐 2014.samcoupe.com
ZX Spectrum ->🌐 zx.samcoupe.com
#retrocomputing #indiedev #gamedev
SAM Coupe -> 🌐 www.samcoupe.com
RC2014 Interfaces ->🌐 2014.samcoupe.com
ZX Spectrum ->🌐 zx.samcoupe.com
#retrocomputing #indiedev #gamedev
Reposted by Robert
Great to see my new SAA1099P Soundchip Interface (for #RC2014 and compatibles) in use playing some fab music from the #SAMCoupe on the #ZXSpectrum (via a ZX-RC Bus Adapter). Nice work!
I've got the SAA1099P Interfaces ready in stock -> 2014.samcoupe.com
#chiptune #demoscene #retrocomputing #synth
I've got the SAA1099P Interfaces ready in stock -> 2014.samcoupe.com
#chiptune #demoscene #retrocomputing #synth
Here’s another nice SAA tune; this time playing on my 48K Spectrum (with Microdrive and Interface 1) using @samcoupe.com’s SAA1099P interface and bus adapter. I’m using a new faster playback routine by Anton Javorček here, it sounds great! 🔊🔊
October 26, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Great to see my new SAA1099P Soundchip Interface (for #RC2014 and compatibles) in use playing some fab music from the #SAMCoupe on the #ZXSpectrum (via a ZX-RC Bus Adapter). Nice work!
I've got the SAA1099P Interfaces ready in stock -> 2014.samcoupe.com
#chiptune #demoscene #retrocomputing #synth
I've got the SAA1099P Interfaces ready in stock -> 2014.samcoupe.com
#chiptune #demoscene #retrocomputing #synth
Here’s another nice SAA tune; this time playing on my 48K Spectrum (with Microdrive and Interface 1) using @samcoupe.com’s SAA1099P interface and bus adapter. I’m using a new faster playback routine by Anton Javorček here, it sounds great! 🔊🔊
October 25, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Here’s another nice SAA tune; this time playing on my 48K Spectrum (with Microdrive and Interface 1) using @samcoupe.com’s SAA1099P interface and bus adapter. I’m using a new faster playback routine by Anton Javorček here, it sounds great! 🔊🔊
Reposted by Robert
Chilling documentary footage here of the behind-the-scenes tragedy of BreakSpace Issue 3.
One thing that the video doesn't mention is that there 2 BASIC type-ins in the issue, and printable j-cards for both, so you can proudly archive to tape.
One thing that the video doesn't mention is that there 2 BASIC type-ins in the issue, and printable j-cards for both, so you can proudly archive to tape.
Issue 3 of @breakspace.bsky.social is out, and I wrote an EXCLUSIVE, must-be-typed-in game for it!
Check out this video to see how it works!
youtu.be/vj4h-PJWk0g
Check out this video to see how it works!
youtu.be/vj4h-PJWk0g
Shriek Space! I wrote ANOTHER game! Terror and Type-Ins!
YouTube video by WhatHoSnorkers
youtu.be
October 25, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Chilling documentary footage here of the behind-the-scenes tragedy of BreakSpace Issue 3.
One thing that the video doesn't mention is that there 2 BASIC type-ins in the issue, and printable j-cards for both, so you can proudly archive to tape.
One thing that the video doesn't mention is that there 2 BASIC type-ins in the issue, and printable j-cards for both, so you can proudly archive to tape.
Reposted by Robert
Merry Crispmas! White bread with Walkers salt & vinegar for me. Tea non-optional #crispsandwichday
October 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Merry Crispmas! White bread with Walkers salt & vinegar for me. Tea non-optional #crispsandwichday
Reposted by Robert
Thought I’d get a little fancy today and have a cucumber sandwich. #CrispSandwichDay
October 25, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Thought I’d get a little fancy today and have a cucumber sandwich. #CrispSandwichDay
Tremendous fun in Oban with Eigg’s own @pictishtrail.bsky.social and [pictured] that’s only the second most surreal facet of the performance.
October 24, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Tremendous fun in Oban with Eigg’s own @pictishtrail.bsky.social and [pictured] that’s only the second most surreal facet of the performance.
Reposted by Robert
Wow.... I started the C64 port of Blood Money 36 years ago!
So to celebrate, I've opened up the first article to everyone. I'll open up more in the coming days - Enjoy!
lemmings.info/c64-blood-mo...
So to celebrate, I've opened up the first article to everyone. I'll open up more in the coming days - Enjoy!
lemmings.info/c64-blood-mo...
October 23, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Wow.... I started the C64 port of Blood Money 36 years ago!
So to celebrate, I've opened up the first article to everyone. I'll open up more in the coming days - Enjoy!
lemmings.info/c64-blood-mo...
So to celebrate, I've opened up the first article to everyone. I'll open up more in the coming days - Enjoy!
lemmings.info/c64-blood-mo...
Reposted by Robert
You can now unlock the full version of Retrospecs for £1.99/€1.99/$1.99
In addition to the full suite of system and mode presets, the full version contains custom emulation, font and palette editors as well as additional features such as the emulation mutator.
Find out more at 8bitartwork.co.uk
In addition to the full suite of system and mode presets, the full version contains custom emulation, font and palette editors as well as additional features such as the emulation mutator.
Find out more at 8bitartwork.co.uk
October 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
You can now unlock the full version of Retrospecs for £1.99/€1.99/$1.99
In addition to the full suite of system and mode presets, the full version contains custom emulation, font and palette editors as well as additional features such as the emulation mutator.
Find out more at 8bitartwork.co.uk
In addition to the full suite of system and mode presets, the full version contains custom emulation, font and palette editors as well as additional features such as the emulation mutator.
Find out more at 8bitartwork.co.uk
Reposted by Robert
It's here! The next issue of BreakSpace magazine, all yours for the low, low price of ABSOLUTELY NOTHING.
Featuring a unique, exclusive NEW type-in BASIC game by ME!
Featuring a unique, exclusive NEW type-in BASIC game by ME!
Available now!
BreakSpace Issue 3
Featuring 58 reviews!
Some of them by YS legend Phil South!
2-new BASIC type-ins!
Interview with Gabriele Amore!
Elite BASIC coding tips!
More!
All free.
You're welcome.
breakspace.itch.io/breakspace-i...
#retro #zxspectrum #magazine #BASIC #YourSInclair
BreakSpace Issue 3
Featuring 58 reviews!
Some of them by YS legend Phil South!
2-new BASIC type-ins!
Interview with Gabriele Amore!
Elite BASIC coding tips!
More!
All free.
You're welcome.
breakspace.itch.io/breakspace-i...
#retro #zxspectrum #magazine #BASIC #YourSInclair
BreakSpace Issue 3 by BreakSpace
Spooky Hallowe'en 2025 issue of the world's cheapest ZX Spectrum magazine.
breakspace.itch.io
October 17, 2025 at 6:47 AM
It's here! The next issue of BreakSpace magazine, all yours for the low, low price of ABSOLUTELY NOTHING.
Featuring a unique, exclusive NEW type-in BASIC game by ME!
Featuring a unique, exclusive NEW type-in BASIC game by ME!
Reposted by Robert
Microsoft hates computers AND everyone who uses them, whereas Apple only hates computers, and Linux only hates the people who use them. In this essay I will
October 16, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Microsoft hates computers AND everyone who uses them, whereas Apple only hates computers, and Linux only hates the people who use them. In this essay I will
Reposted by Robert
If you missed it yesterday then our latest YouTube video about how to play old SEGA PC games on modern Windows is now available to everyone: youtu.be/8GIq0DIKYRc?...
How to Play Old SEGA PC Games on Modern Windows
YouTube video by SEGADriven.com
youtu.be
October 15, 2025 at 7:23 AM
If you missed it yesterday then our latest YouTube video about how to play old SEGA PC games on modern Windows is now available to everyone: youtu.be/8GIq0DIKYRc?...