The8BitMaker
the8bitmaker.bsky.social
The8BitMaker
@the8bitmaker.bsky.social
We are an Etsy shop dedicated to retro computing, retro gaming, and related hobbies.
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Braldt Bralds #1989 rb.gy/9urb4k
December 16, 2025 at 3:53 PM
We did a special order of our Star Wars greebles-inspired wall panels with a silver base to complement a black wall. Thanks to the buyer! #etsy #starwars #greebles #the8bitmaker
December 17, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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November 22, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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ICYMI - The A1200, a full-size Amiga 1200 replica, is available for pre-order in the U.S. from Amazon for $189 amzn.to/43KrnVz #amiga #amiga1200 #thea1200 #retrocomputing
THEA1200
THEA1200 - Back to the future of computing! Introducing THEA1200, a full-size reimagining of this classic home computer complete with working keyboard. With its HDMI and USB connectivity, it is truly plug-and-play. Featuring perfect emulation of not only the original A1200 and its Advanced Graphics Architecture (AGA), but also the A500 (OCS) and Enhanced Chip Set (ECS) of earlier versions. • Play one of the included 25 classic Amiga games, selected from a simple to use carousel, including all-time greats such as Defender of the Crown I & II, Settlers II, the Turrican trilogy, Beneath a Steel Sky, Lure of the Temptress and Ruff ’n’ Tumble. Or side-load your own games via USB stick with full WHDLoad support and an array of options to choose from. Plus save and resume your game at any time to help you finish those punishingly difficult classics. • Also includes Workbench for the full Amiga experience, allowing the use of the full range of Amiga software, and compatible with 1000's of classic Amiga games and demos, utilizing WHDLoad for simplicity (games must be legally obtained/purchased from the legal owners). • The THEA1200 comes with the original style 2-button mouse and newly engineered 8-button precision gamepad, allowing you to choose your control method. THEA1200 isn’t just a computer. It’s a time machine.
www.amazon.com
November 22, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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Spent some time testing new 8-bit Atari equip. Have an 800XL I picked up recently with a stuck key. Fixed by cleaning mylar. Also got an Indus GT working that I picked up at VCFMW for $50. Cleaned the head & greased the rails. All working great! #atari #atari8bit #retrocomputing #indusGT
November 23, 2025 at 12:34 AM
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Robert McCall ‘Visitation’ (24” x 30”, oil on canvas, 1981)
November 20, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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Art by John Berkey for Star Science Fiction Stories No. 4 (1972). It was also amongst a number of artworks purchased by George Lucas to use as the visual background to try to get movie studios interested in funding Star Wars.
November 17, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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Microsoft has open sourced the Zork trilogy of text games - Now future generations can all be eaten by a grue www.engadget.com/gaming/micro... #zork #infocom #retrogamer #retrogaming #retrocomputing
Microsoft has open sourced the Zork trilogy of text games
Microsoft announced today that the code for Zork, Zork II and Zork III will be made available open source under the MIT License.
www.engadget.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Had fun learning how to create new ROM chips for my Amiga & other retro computers using 27C400 EPROMs & a TL866 programmer - burned a DiagROM for my Amiga 500 retroprojects.org/create-a-dia... #amiga #retrocomputing
November 17, 2025 at 3:53 AM
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Moebius of the day
November 15, 2025 at 9:44 AM
November 14, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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Ambitious concept art by Dan Goozee for Star Trek The Experience at the Las Vegas Hilton, 1998. #startrek
November 9, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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Space art by Luděk Pešek, Ron Miller x 2, Don Dixon
May 10, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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In this post I show how to install WHDLoad on a solid state hard drive for booting games on an Amiga 1200 retroprojects.org/install-whdl... #amiga #amiga1200 #retrocomputing #retroprojects
November 8, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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In this post I show how to setup Workbench on a solid state hard drive for booting the OS on an Amiga 1200 retroprojects.org/install-work... #amiga #amiga1200 #retrocomputing #retroprojects
November 8, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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Have had fun over the last few weeks learning how to setup a compact flash card for use as a solid state hard drive on my Amiga 1200. I documented the process here -> retroprojects.org/add-a-solid-... #amiga #amiga1200 #retrocomputing #retroprojects
November 8, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Moebius of the night
November 6, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Moebius of the day
November 7, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Midwest Retrocomputing Supply - Premium Electronics Since 1977 www.etsy.com/listing/4326... #retrocomputing
November 6, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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control panel of the day #HCI
November 5, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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Amiga 1200 shell and keycap swap. 😘
October 4, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Wishing everyone a cozy retro weekend! #the8bitmaker
October 31, 2025 at 9:45 PM
October 31, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Activision Pitfall cartridges for the Atari 2600, 5200, and 8-bit computers. The 2600 game was amazing when it came out. #atari #atari2600 #atari8bit #retrogaming #activision #pitfall #tbt
October 30, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Star Wars Book & Tape / Record series, 1979-1984 1/2
October 28, 2025 at 11:38 PM