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The Atari 8 bit line of computers didn't really do better than also rans in the markets they were released in, sometimes for good reason, but the 800XL was, arguably, the one that deserved least to fail. SDrive-Max: screen I got for it:
The Atari 8 bit line of computers didn't really do better than also rans in the markets they were released in, sometimes for good reason, but the 800XL was, arguably, the one that deserved least to fail. SDrive-Max: screen I got for it:
We're taking a look at Amstrad's 8 bit home computer range, the CPC series. They were seriously undervalued in the UK due to lacklustre ports from the Sinclair Spectrum, but if you look a little deeper into the library you get an idea of how…
We're taking a look at Amstrad's 8 bit home computer range, the CPC series. They were seriously undervalued in the UK due to lacklustre ports from the Sinclair Spectrum, but if you look a little deeper into the library you get an idea of how…
As part of our learning section we're starting to look at diagnosing issues, first we take a look at the PSU to make sure we're getting the right voltages.
As part of our learning section we're starting to look at diagnosing issues, first we take a look at the PSU to make sure we're getting the right voltages.
Commodore ruled the roost during the 8 bit and 16 bit (non IBM compatible) computer generations, but the resurgence of the console caught them napping. Attempts to join it with first the Commodore 64 Game System and then the CDTV failed, was…
Commodore ruled the roost during the 8 bit and 16 bit (non IBM compatible) computer generations, but the resurgence of the console caught them napping. Attempts to join it with first the Commodore 64 Game System and then the CDTV failed, was…
We're taking a look at Amstrad's 8 bit home computer range, the CPC series. They were seriously undervalued in the UK due to lacklustre ports from the Sinclair Spectrum, but if you look a little deeper into the library you get an idea of how powerful…
We're taking a look at Amstrad's 8 bit home computer range, the CPC series. They were seriously undervalued in the UK due to lacklustre ports from the Sinclair Spectrum, but if you look a little deeper into the library you get an idea of how powerful…
Audio Signal Video Ground Video Signal Audio Ground 9v DC You can remove the Modulator entirely by just desoldering all 5 pins, or solder wires onto the nubs. Be cautious with the Audio Ground because the pin next to it is a 9v source, so don't bridge them.
Audio Signal Video Ground Video Signal Audio Ground 9v DC You can remove the Modulator entirely by just desoldering all 5 pins, or solder wires onto the nubs. Be cautious with the Audio Ground because the pin next to it is a 9v source, so don't bridge them.
We were used to joysticks during the 8 and 16 bit computer eras, they tended to be unwieldy. Suddenly the emergence of Japanese consoles bought joypads as a standard, they were easier to use and more comfortable. Existing joystick…
We were used to joysticks during the 8 and 16 bit computer eras, they tended to be unwieldy. Suddenly the emergence of Japanese consoles bought joypads as a standard, they were easier to use and more comfortable. Existing joystick…
NEC designed the follow-up to it's hugely successful PC Engine line but decided to shelve it when the decision makers got cold feet about releasing a machine that couldn't play the existing games.This led to NEC releasing an…
NEC designed the follow-up to it's hugely successful PC Engine line but decided to shelve it when the decision makers got cold feet about releasing a machine that couldn't play the existing games.This led to NEC releasing an…
Some might say that wireless controllers didn't really get to a good state until the XBox 360 / Playstation 3 era, but that didn't stop experiments in the generations before that. This is Cheetah's attempt to bring wireless control to the Sinclair Spectrum
Some might say that wireless controllers didn't really get to a good state until the XBox 360 / Playstation 3 era, but that didn't stop experiments in the generations before that. This is Cheetah's attempt to bring wireless control to the Sinclair Spectrum
Taiwan might not be known as a gaming powerhouse, but Funtech gave it a go in the 90's with the Super A'Can. Unfortunately they released an 80s machine in the 90s, but it's still an interesting bit of hardware.
Taiwan might not be known as a gaming powerhouse, but Funtech gave it a go in the 90's with the Super A'Can. Unfortunately they released an 80s machine in the 90s, but it's still an interesting bit of hardware.
This is Part 3 Click here for part 2 and here for part 1 The final part of our series on creating replacement plastic parts using silicone moulding. Here's where we bought the materials:
This is Part 3 Click here for part 2 and here for part 1 The final part of our series on creating replacement plastic parts using silicone moulding. Here's where we bought the materials:
This is part 2 of the series, click here for Part 1 After creating the structure and first of the mould in the first part we now have to prepare and pour the second part
This is part 2 of the series, click here for Part 1 After creating the structure and first of the mould in the first part we now have to prepare and pour the second part
We're missing a battery cover from one of our retro handhelds, but that's fine we can use the same moulding techniques we've used a hundred times before to make props for films and plays, nothing can go wrong.
We're missing a battery cover from one of our retro handhelds, but that's fine we can use the same moulding techniques we've used a hundred times before to make props for films and plays, nothing can go wrong.
Whilst the BBC Micro was exceptionally popular in the educational market it didn't transfer to great home success. Acorn identified the price as being one of the reasons for this and released the cut down Electron to compete with Sinclair's Spectrum.…
Whilst the BBC Micro was exceptionally popular in the educational market it didn't transfer to great home success. Acorn identified the price as being one of the reasons for this and released the cut down Electron to compete with Sinclair's Spectrum.…
We take a look at Operation Wolf on the FM Towns Marty, a fantastic arcade conversion that requires a compatible Mouse.
We take a look at Operation Wolf on the FM Towns Marty, a fantastic arcade conversion that requires a compatible Mouse.
We take a look at the ultra rare game C.U.G. (or Journey to the Laugh, Journey to Laughter) on the ultra rare Taiwanese console the Super A'Can.
We take a look at the ultra rare game C.U.G. (or Journey to the Laugh, Journey to Laughter) on the ultra rare Taiwanese console the Super A'Can.
Like the British Broadcasting Corporation, France's goverment started a computer literacy - The Thomson MO5 was the first fruit from that program.
Like the British Broadcasting Corporation, France's goverment started a computer literacy - The Thomson MO5 was the first fruit from that program.
Hasbro's kid friendly mobile video solution, VideoNow, went through a few iterations, we take a quick look at them
We take a look at the open source Raspberry Pi based drive emulator for the Commodore 64
We take a look at the open source Raspberry Pi based drive emulator for the Commodore 64
A little while ago we took a look at the Konami Picno, a fairly smart little art toy. But we didn't really cover the cartridge slots because we only had a save cart. But now we've got a Flash Cart we can try out some of the 'Games'. Team-Europe Blog:…
A little while ago we took a look at the Konami Picno, a fairly smart little art toy. But we didn't really cover the cartridge slots because we only had a save cart. But now we've got a Flash Cart we can try out some of the 'Games'. Team-Europe Blog:…
A couple of friends asked about soldering as a beginner so we made this video. We intended for it to be a short tutorial but it ended up being a fairly long video. We go into the basics on the tools you need and then some tips on…
A couple of friends asked about soldering as a beginner so we made this video. We intended for it to be a short tutorial but it ended up being a fairly long video. We go into the basics on the tools you need and then some tips on…
Hasbro's kid friendly mobile video solution, VideoNow, went through a few iterations, we take a quick look at them
Hasbro's kid friendly mobile video solution, VideoNow, went through a few iterations, we take a quick look at them
Continuing our look at the beta of Professor Abrasives Sega Saturn SD Solution, the Satiator, we try out the new firmware release.
Continuing our look at the beta of Professor Abrasives Sega Saturn SD Solution, the Satiator, we try out the new firmware release.
We take a look at the last Sinclair branded computer that Sir Clive Sinclair would be involved with, the 128k affectionally known as The Toastrack.
We take a look at the last Sinclair branded computer that Sir Clive Sinclair would be involved with, the 128k affectionally known as The Toastrack.