Kev Armstrong
@kevarmstrong.bsky.social
UK based programming person.
I'm a big fan of retro computers, old consoles, emulation and cats
I'm a big fan of retro computers, old consoles, emulation and cats
I couldn't resist. I tried.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:31 PM
I couldn't resist. I tried.
Cleaning and testing Famicom cartridges is a nice relaxing change when the day has been long and somewhat annoying.
November 1, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Cleaning and testing Famicom cartridges is a nice relaxing change when the day has been long and somewhat annoying.
Apprently yesterday whilst I was ill in bed I ordered another dozen Famicom(s/es) from Japan.
That’s it, no more machines this year.
Unless they are ones I really, really want. Or are cheap. Or interesting.
That’s it, no more machines this year.
Unless they are ones I really, really want. Or are cheap. Or interesting.
October 27, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Apprently yesterday whilst I was ill in bed I ordered another dozen Famicom(s/es) from Japan.
That’s it, no more machines this year.
Unless they are ones I really, really want. Or are cheap. Or interesting.
That’s it, no more machines this year.
Unless they are ones I really, really want. Or are cheap. Or interesting.
Cleaning out the garage I found a box of old PC games including the first PC I game I ever bought, the budget re-release of Golden Axe.
October 12, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Cleaning out the garage I found a box of old PC games including the first PC I game I ever bought, the budget re-release of Golden Axe.
Trying to work out some complicated programming things whilst listening to @sagefrancis.bsky.social makes for a very relaxing lunchtime.
October 10, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Trying to work out some complicated programming things whilst listening to @sagefrancis.bsky.social makes for a very relaxing lunchtime.
WonderSwan Color Tetris is amazing. It could be better than the Gameboy version even.
September 28, 2025 at 8:10 PM
WonderSwan Color Tetris is amazing. It could be better than the Gameboy version even.
One of my children was awake all night very upset. So in turn I was up most of the night too. I feel today will require at least 2 breakfasts before work.
September 25, 2025 at 5:18 AM
One of my children was awake all night very upset. So in turn I was up most of the night too. I feel today will require at least 2 breakfasts before work.
I do seriously think that the reason I enjoy computers and programming so much is that we had a Mr Do! arcade machine in the kitchen when I was about 3 or 4. This was followed by a BBC Model B when I was 5 which had the excellent Mr Ee! And of course BBC Basic, and magazines with type in programs
September 13, 2025 at 8:12 PM
I do seriously think that the reason I enjoy computers and programming so much is that we had a Mr Do! arcade machine in the kitchen when I was about 3 or 4. This was followed by a BBC Model B when I was 5 which had the excellent Mr Ee! And of course BBC Basic, and magazines with type in programs
Johnny makes videos on a lot of interesting machines you don’t see in many (or any) other videos. Definitely worth a watch along with his many other videos imo.
It seems there's a new thing on YouTube where you can hype any video withing 7 days of it's release, so if you wouldn't mind giving it a try on my last video it might help me out and please share, cheers #RetroComputing
youtu.be/T_zFVDuRcIM
youtu.be/T_zFVDuRcIM
J'adore l'ordinateur: The Thomson MO6
YouTube video by Re:Enthused
youtu.be
September 13, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Johnny makes videos on a lot of interesting machines you don’t see in many (or any) other videos. Definitely worth a watch along with his many other videos imo.
Joe did great work on those screens. They look factory fitted.
I also had to edit some graphics for one of the games and ended up using Deluxe Paint loaded from floppy disk on an Amiga 500 with a 30 year old mouse. It was quicker and easier than using any of more modern tools, and more fun too.
I also had to edit some graphics for one of the games and ended up using Deluxe Paint loaded from floppy disk on an Amiga 500 with a 30 year old mouse. It was quicker and easier than using any of more modern tools, and more fun too.
September 9, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Joe did great work on those screens. They look factory fitted.
I also had to edit some graphics for one of the games and ended up using Deluxe Paint loaded from floppy disk on an Amiga 500 with a 30 year old mouse. It was quicker and easier than using any of more modern tools, and more fun too.
I also had to edit some graphics for one of the games and ended up using Deluxe Paint loaded from floppy disk on an Amiga 500 with a 30 year old mouse. It was quicker and easier than using any of more modern tools, and more fun too.
My 3 year old now loves playing Bubsy so all the blood, sweat and tears were worth it just to hear the wise words he shouts whilst playing it.
Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection is finally out. A lotta blood, sweat, & tears from myself & the Carbon team (mostly tears). Despite the "quality" of the games, it was important to me that the collection was handled with love, cuz nobody else was gonna do it. Have fun, Bubheads.
Humanity has amassed too much power. Bubsy 3D was never meant to be played like this
September 9, 2025 at 7:46 PM
My 3 year old now loves playing Bubsy so all the blood, sweat and tears were worth it just to hear the wise words he shouts whilst playing it.
Thanks to @pc98audi.bsky.social I spent my lunchtime with the theme song to Postman Pat stuck in my head.
September 3, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Thanks to @pc98audi.bsky.social I spent my lunchtime with the theme song to Postman Pat stuck in my head.
I think I can make a pico psu work for this fairly safely. I watched the excellent @markfixesstuff.com video on putting a mean well in the Einstein psu case but it looks like there is too much scope for me to make a fatal mistake to try it
I’m no PSU expert but at least two of these components look like they may have ceased to be. Probably wise for me to find something newer to replace this
August 24, 2025 at 9:31 PM
I think I can make a pico psu work for this fairly safely. I watched the excellent @markfixesstuff.com video on putting a mean well in the Einstein psu case but it looks like there is too much scope for me to make a fatal mistake to try it
A nice bit of paperwork processing on a Sunday whilst some of the children shout very loudly about Minecraft and ballbags
August 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
A nice bit of paperwork processing on a Sunday whilst some of the children shout very loudly about Minecraft and ballbags
I’m no PSU expert but at least two of these components look like they may have ceased to be. Probably wise for me to find something newer to replace this
August 18, 2025 at 7:08 PM
I’m no PSU expert but at least two of these components look like they may have ceased to be. Probably wise for me to find something newer to replace this
I was inspired by @breakintoprogram.co.uk and his Tatung Einstein cross compiler demo at RetroFest a few months ago and bought one from eBay. Now I must figure out how to clean it up and fix all the probably broken bits before I even do the interfacing side. The kitchen hob makes a good workbench.
August 17, 2025 at 12:51 PM
I was inspired by @breakintoprogram.co.uk and his Tatung Einstein cross compiler demo at RetroFest a few months ago and bought one from eBay. Now I must figure out how to clean it up and fix all the probably broken bits before I even do the interfacing side. The kitchen hob makes a good workbench.
It’s only just midday and it feels like a very long Friday already
August 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM
It’s only just midday and it feels like a very long Friday already
All of the literary classics in one place.
August 11, 2025 at 9:05 AM
All of the literary classics in one place.
This is a very cool ZX81, and I really want one.
MAIN CHANNEL VIDEO!
I build the best ZX81 and put it in an amazing case. AND THEN! I gave it a mechanical keyboard that looks simply stunning!
I'm a bit excited to share this one with you.
I build the best ZX81 and put it in an amazing case. AND THEN! I gave it a mechanical keyboard that looks simply stunning!
I'm a bit excited to share this one with you.
The Ultimate Version of the Worst 1980's Micro?
YouTube video by More Fun Making It
youtu.be
August 7, 2025 at 4:37 PM
This is a very cool ZX81, and I really want one.
Leaders who don’t actually give a shit about leading are the reason things fall apart.
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August 6, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Leaders who don’t actually give a shit about leading are the reason things fall apart.
It’s annoying when it takes longer to build something than it does to test a bug fix. PCs are rubbish.
August 5, 2025 at 11:06 AM
It’s annoying when it takes longer to build something than it does to test a bug fix. PCs are rubbish.
Another mobile phone dead after 10 months. They don't build them like they used to.
July 30, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Another mobile phone dead after 10 months. They don't build them like they used to.
Reasonably well cleaned up Amiga 500. Still not turned it on but have some upgrades in the post.
July 27, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Reasonably well cleaned up Amiga 500. Still not turned it on but have some upgrades in the post.
This is pretty cool.
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July 21, 2025 at 10:17 PM
This is pretty cool.
Reposted by Kev Armstrong
Here's a blog post you won't want to miss! Digital Foundry's John Linneman @dark1x.bsky.social had the opportunity to interview our very own Randal Linden @randallinden.bsky.social to discuss DOOM, the SNES, and more in this part 1 of 2 discussion!
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July 17, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Here's a blog post you won't want to miss! Digital Foundry's John Linneman @dark1x.bsky.social had the opportunity to interview our very own Randal Linden @randallinden.bsky.social to discuss DOOM, the SNES, and more in this part 1 of 2 discussion!
buff.ly/d34aGf3
buff.ly/d34aGf3