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2023-06-14T08:43:40.000Z (nergahak@mastodon.social)
ChatGPT is now available for the Apple II!
[https://hackaday.com/2023/06/13/apple-ii-now-with-chatgpt/] (https://hackaday.com/2023/06/13/apple-ii-now-with-chatgpt/)
[#AppleII] (https://mastodon.social/tags/AppleII) [#ChatGPT] (https://mastodon.social/tags/ChatGPT) [#Hackaday] (https://mastodon.social/tags/Hackaday) [#Retrocomputing] (https://mastodon.social/tags/Retrocomputing)
2023-06-13T22:04:45.000Z (root42@chaos.social)
The CPU in our first family PC was a 486SX. I was longing for a DX to have PovRay running much faster, but I couldn’t afford the upgrade right away.
What was your first PC CPU?
[#retrocomputing] (https://chaos.social/tags/retrocomputing)
2023-06-13T22:02:50.000Z (root42@chaos.social)
The Alt12887 is a brilliant replacement for the Dallas 1287 using a 1220 coin cell.
[#retrocomputing] (https://chaos.social/tags/retrocomputing) [#vartaistheenemy] (https://chaos.social/tags/vartaistheenemy)
2023-06-13T21:44:53.000Z (z80@oldbytes.space)
The goal of the in4k site is to be the central resource about creation of demoscene 1kb, 4kb and 8kb intros.
We hope to compile public domain resources into a single site, as well as mirror them (in case of websites closing).
[https://in4k.github.io/wiki/about] (https://in4k.github.io/wiki/about)
[#demoscene] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/demoscene) [#assembly] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/assembly) [#art] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/art) [#z80] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/z80) [#retrocomputing] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/retrocomputing)
2023-06-13T20:21:38.000Z (root42@chaos.social)
I replaced the depleted Dallas RTC in the Colani Desktop with a modern replacement and also installed the Jazz16 soundcard. Now the 486SX is basically as it was in 1994 when we had it. Some ModMaster XT for celebrating!
[#retrocomputing] (https://chaos.social/tags/retrocomputing)
2023-06-13T18:58:14.000Z (RetroWizzard@oldbytes.space)
Newest addition to the collection is this Japanese [#Atari] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/Atari) 2800 console.
It was also released in the US in 1983 under the name "Sears Video Arcade II".
It features 4 joystick ports and combined joystick-paddle controllers.
It's fully compatible with the [#Atari2600] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/Atari2600) .
[#retrogaming] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/retrogaming) [#RetroComputing] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/RetroComputing)
2023-06-13T14:02:14.000Z (root42@chaos.social)
New, very cycle accurate IBM PC emulator written in Rust. Even runs Area5150.
[https://github.com/dbalsom/martypc] (https://github.com/dbalsom/martypc)
[#retrocomputing] (https://chaos.social/tags/retrocomputing)
2023-06-13T11:05:48.000Z (olimex@mastodon.social)
With AgonLight2-Proto you can easily try hardware ideas and concepts on AgonLight2 the fastest 8-bit retro computer [https://olimex.wordpress.com/2023/06/13/agonlight2-proto-simple-prototyping-board-for-agonlight2-retro-z80-computer/] (https://olimex.wordpress.com/2023/06/13/agonlight2-proto-simple-prototyping-board-for-agonlight2-retro-z80-computer/) [#z80] (https://mastodon.social/tags/z80) [#retrocomputing] (https://mastodon.social/tags/retrocomputing) [#agonlight] (https://mastodon.social/tags/agonlight)
2023-06-12T19:05:08.000Z (SDF@mastodon.sdf.org)
When the printer runs with the low resolution proof because you made the executive decision to approve it.
[#toshiba] (https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/toshiba) [#retrocomputing] (https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/retrocomputing) [#1980s] (https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/1980s) [#laptop] (https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/laptop) [#pixelart] (https://mastodon.sdf.org/tags/pixelart)
2023-06-12T18:26:09.000Z (billgoats@bitbang.social)
Is it Solaris 9? Is it System 7.5.3?
The answer to both is an emphatic yes! [#MAE] (https://bitbang.social/tags/MAE) [#RetroComputing] (https://bitbang.social/tags/RetroComputing)
2023-06-12T17:52:03.000Z (ramokromok@retrochat.online)
Okay we've got a lot of platforms covered! [#retrocomputing] (https://retrochat.online/tags/retrocomputing)
Let me know what I'm missing!
[https://retroforum.directory] (https://retroforum.directory)
2023-06-12T17:37:11.000Z (root42@chaos.social)
The quality of early VGA RAMDACs is quite diverse. This cheap TVGA9000B came with a UMC branded 66MHz RAMDAC. It was very noisy and produced massive jailbars.
I replaced it with an Analog Devices RAMDAC I had left over from an ET4000 Upgrade where I used an INMOS RAMDAC. So the quality is INMOS > AD > UMC. I need more INMOS RAMDACs!
First screenshot is before the replacement, second one after.
[#retrocomputing] (https://chaos.social/tags/retrocomputing) [#ramdac] (https://chaos.social/tags/ramdac)
2023-06-12T17:28:03.000Z (aaronk6@mastodon.social)
Did you know that it was possible to select Windows 3.1’s Program Manager as the default shell during Windows 95 setup? [#retrocomputing] (https://mastodon.social/tags/retrocomputing) [#windows] (https://mastodon.social/tags/windows)
2023-06-12T14:10:38.000Z (ramokromok@retrochat.online)
I need your help, so retoot if possible!
With a lot of reddit going dark, I think it's a good time to resurrect the old fashioned forum.
I've repurposed the boingdirectory code to make a big list of [#RetroComputing] (https://retrochat.online/tags/RetroComputing) and Console forums.
[https://retroforum.directory] (https://retroforum.directory)
Please let me know if there's any forums to add (Note: Facebook Groups, Discord Servers and Reddits are not going to be added - Sorry!)
It's WIP, and it's lacking stuff, but I thought I'd post to get feedback before I've finished :)
2023-06-11T09:51:28.000Z (RetroFunPL@8bit.red)
[#Westworld] (https://8bit.red/tags/Westworld) is not only a modern tv series.
It started with a movie in 1973 and a book in 1974, both by Michael Crichton.
The original movie seem to have glimpses of [#assembly] (https://8bit.red/tags/assembly) code pretending to be the robots' programming.
The code looks like actually some digital movie/animation production software! in 1973!
Does anyone recognize what assembly flavor, what CPU might it have been?
[#retrocomputing] (https://8bit.red/tags/retrocomputing) [#cinema] (https://8bit.red/tags/cinema)
2023-06-11T08:40:10.000Z (RetroWizzard@oldbytes.space)
Another [#CIBSunday] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/CIBSunday) item from my collection is [#FlightSimulator] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/FlightSimulator) by [#Microsoft] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/Microsoft) for the [#IBM] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/IBM) [#PC] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/PC) .
It comes with the staggering amount of three 5.25" disks and complete manual and maps.
(Scribbles on the box by my grandpa which I consider a bonus.)
It's from an era when games still came with manuals.
[#retrogaming] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/retrogaming) [#RetroComputing] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/RetroComputing)
2023-06-11T08:15:52.000Z (RetroWizzard@oldbytes.space)
Newest addition to the collection is [#Decathlon] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/Decathlon) by [#Activision] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/Activision) for the [#Commodore] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/Commodore) [#C64] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/C64) .
I will have to open it as the "cellophane crush" on the box has already begun.
(still think it would be an awesome band name😁).
[#retrogaming] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/retrogaming) [#RetroComputing] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/RetroComputing) [#CIBSunday] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/CIBSunday)
2023-06-11T02:25:48.000Z (thankfulmachine@oldbytes.space)
👋 🌏 Hello, world!
[@thankfulmachine] (https://oldbytes.space/@thankfulmachine) here.
I'm interested in analog/digital electronics, PCB design, retro consoles, homebrew computers, emulators, and anything/everything 6502/816/Z80/68K/MIPS!
I'm currently working on a 68000-based homebrew computer because the 68K just doesn't get enough love <3! Actively re-re-learning Verilog/FPGA for various things related to that project and for future uses.
A huge Yamaha OP_ fan, creating hardware and software around the legendary audio chip, you might see some music recommendations for FM music from time to time!
[#introduction] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/introduction) [#homebrew] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/homebrew) [#68k] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/68k) [#fpga] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/fpga) [#retrogaming] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/retrogaming) [#retrocomputing] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/retrocomputing) [#pcb] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/pcb) [#electronics] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/electronics) [#opl] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/opl) [#electronicmusic] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/electronicmusic)
2023-06-10T13:08:31.000Z (M0les@aus.social)
PSA (But probably old news to most of you):
I discovered an online 7/14/16-segment "LCD display simulator".
[https://avtanski.net/projects/lcd/] (https://avtanski.net/projects/lcd/)
[#retrocomputing] (https://aus.social/tags/retrocomputing)
2023-06-10T09:21:05.000Z (RetroWizzard@oldbytes.space)
The [#EasyFlash] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/EasyFlash) CR is a cost reduced version of the EasyFlash 1 cartridge by Daniel Mantione for the [#Commodore] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/Commodore) [#C64] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/C64) .
I just finished soldering this kit.
You can get it from here:
[https://www.freepascal.org/~daniel/easyflash/] (https://www.freepascal.org/~daniel/easyflash/)
(gerbers and schematics also available).
[#retrogaming] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/retrogaming) [#RetroComputing] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/RetroComputing)
2023-06-10T08:08:44.000Z (RetroWizzard@oldbytes.space)
I tell myself that it's perfectly normal to have a drawer full of cartridge pcbs from various projects.
It's normal right?....right?😁
[#RetroComputing] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/RetroComputing) [#retrogaming] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/retrogaming) [#Commodore] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/Commodore) [#C64] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/C64)
2023-06-10T06:34:25.108Z (niconiconi@mk.absturztau.be)
64-core CPU, 1980s style. [#retrocomputing] (https://mk.absturztau.be/tags/retrocomputing)
2023-06-10T04:19:38.000Z (tedchoward@mastodon.social)
Resistor DACs are “fun”.
[#Retrocomputing] (https://mastodon.social/tags/Retrocomputing) [#fpga] (https://mastodon.social/tags/fpga) [#upduino] (https://mastodon.social/tags/upduino)
2023-06-10T00:06:12.000Z (a2_4am@mastodon.social)
Deadline r18-820311.woz
[https://archive.org/details/wozaday_Deadline_r18] (https://archive.org/details/wozaday_Deadline_r18)
Thanks to danc256 for the disk!
[#wozaday] (https://mastodon.social/tags/wozaday) [#AppleII] (https://mastodon.social/tags/AppleII) [#retrocomputing] (https://mastodon.social/tags/retrocomputing)
2023-06-09T20:53:36.000Z (haitchfive@mastodon.social)
DVK-3, Soviet desktop computer compatible with PDP-11.
Even today it's common to find remains of such computers around the Chernobyl disaster area, says Alex the video host, "in a very destroyed condition, but this one... is intact."
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1EWsWxObjA] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1EWsWxObjA)
[#DVK3] (https://mastodon.social/tags/DVK3) [#Soviet] (https://mastodon.social/tags/Soviet) [#Computer] (https://mastodon.social/tags/Computer) [#Chernobyl] (https://mastodon.social/tags/Chernobyl) [#PDP11] (https://mastodon.social/tags/PDP11) [#Ukraine] (https://mastodon.social/tags/Ukraine) [#retrotech] (https://mastodon.social/tags/retrotech) [#retrocomputing] (https://mastodon.social/tags/retrocomputing) [#decpdp11] (https://mastodon.social/tags/decpdp11) [#pdp11] (https://mastodon.social/tags/pdp11) [#decpdp] (https://mastodon.social/tags/decpdp)
2023-06-09T13:33:06.000Z (RetroWizzard@oldbytes.space)
The company who will start manufacturing these again will be filthy rich.
[#retrogaming] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/retrogaming) [#RetroComputing] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/RetroComputing)
2023-06-09T02:21:45.000Z (mos_8502@oldbytes.space)
I have decided to do one final run of the original version of the WME64 wireless modem emulator for the Commodore 64, 128, and VIC-20. It will be a batch order with about a two week or so lead time because I need to order the parts, so if you are interested, here is a good place to let me know. Each one is $40USD plus whatever shipping costs to your address, comes in a 3D printed case with colour label, and is compatible with any program that can use a user port modem, at 300-9600 baud.
Getting your order in now will get you your modem first, before it goes up for sale on Tindie or anywhere else.
NOTE: This run is 50 units, 19 of which are currently spoken for.
[#retrocomputing] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/retrocomputing) [#commodore] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/commodore) [#C64] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/C64) [#VIC20] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/VIC20) [#C128] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/C128)
2023-06-08T15:54:56.000Z (thomasfuchs@hachyderm.io)
They don’t make them like this anymore [#ipod] (https://hachyderm.io/tags/ipod) [#retrocomputing] (https://hachyderm.io/tags/retrocomputing)
2023-06-08T06:37:08.000Z (RetroWizzard@oldbytes.space)
Yesterday I swapped the pcb from my [#SpaceTaxi] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/SpaceTaxi) homebrew for a rev. 5.
It now fits way better into the case.
Pcb by [@msolajic] (https://bitbang.social/@msolajic) .
If you want to create your own box, it's on my github repo:
[https://github.com/RetroWizzard/BoxCraft/blob/master/Space_Taxi_all-in-one_Box.pdf] (https://github.com/RetroWizzard/BoxCraft/blob/master/Space_Taxi_all-in-one_Box.pdf)
[#retrogaming] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/retrogaming) [#RetroComputing] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/RetroComputing) [#Commodore] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/Commodore) [#C64] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/C64)
2023-06-08T02:22:10.000Z (spike@infosec.exchange)
OK this is an emergency call to my [#retrogaming] (https://infosec.exchange/tags/retrogaming) [#retrocomputing] (https://infosec.exchange/tags/retrocomputing) [#mediaarchaeology] (https://infosec.exchange/tags/mediaarchaeology) [#hardwarehacker] (https://infosec.exchange/tags/hardwarehacker) [#hacker] (https://infosec.exchange/tags/hacker) enthusiast friends in and around the [#Denver] (https://infosec.exchange/tags/Denver) metro/Front Range/ [#Boulder] (https://infosec.exchange/tags/Boulder) / [#ColoradoSprings] (https://infosec.exchange/tags/ColoradoSprings) / [#FortCollins] (https://infosec.exchange/tags/FortCollins) area
Urban Putt Denver is, sadly, closing its doors. However, there is an opportunity to rescue a one-of-a-kind stand up arcade game/mini golf "hole" before it ends up in the scrap heap.
Bunker Blast 3000 was designed to resemble a retro 1980s arcade game. As a mini-golf hole, the game is played by putting into a ramp underneath the "arcade" display. Sensors inside the game read the ball's velocity and angle, and the game renders a virtual ball on the screen, rolling through a "game grid" like environment reminiscent of Tron. The game then kicks the ball out for subsequent putt attempts.
The unit is 36 inches wide and roughly 5 to 6 feet tall. It features a color display and custom software that exists as a one-of-a-kind homage to classic arcade games, enclosed in an arcade-style wooden cabinet with custom artwork, and a backlit front display. It is GLORIOUS.
Here's the deal though: This unit needs to be moved THIS SUNDAY, June 11th, when the dismantling of Urban Putt Denver will be going on.
If you know someone who wants, or you yourself want, a collectible and irreplaceable, fully functional and FUN AS HELL objet-d'art for your living room, barcade, or museum, my friend, Urban Putt CEO Steve Fox, will GIVE YOU the item at no charge, if you can bring enough people and a vehicle large enough to carry it away.
DM me for serious inquiries, only. No, it's too heavy to ship out of Colorado unless you're going to put it in your own box truck and carry it yourself.
Please repost widely. Thank you!
2023-06-07T20:10:27.000Z (RetroWizzard@oldbytes.space)
When I was in my twenties I learned a [#programming] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/programming) language called [#Oberon] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/Oberon) .
These are some of my study notes.
It didn't stick and it's all jibberish to me these days.😁
[#RetroComputing] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/RetroComputing)
2023-06-07T17:23:57.000Z (root42@chaos.social)
And a test soldering of one SIMM. First IC is a bit crooked. With a bit of hand soldering all pins are now connected. Next time I will be a bit more cautious. I used hot air for soldering.
[#soldering] (https://chaos.social/tags/soldering) [#retrocomputing] (https://chaos.social/tags/retrocomputing)
2023-06-06T20:16:02.000Z (RetroWizzard@oldbytes.space)
Had an interesting discussion with [@MoreFunMakingIt] (https://oldbytes.space/@MoreFunMakingIt) about blue tape recently as a means to hold components in place for soldering.
Also saw that BluTack putty in a YT video recently, so I thought I'll give both a try.
[#RetroComputing] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/RetroComputing) [#retrogaming] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/retrogaming) [#electronics] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/electronics) [#tinkering] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/tinkering)
2023-06-06T18:15:54.000Z (root42@chaos.social)
Test run desoldering EDO RAM ICs for the Bits und Bolts 30 pin SIMMs.
[#soldering] (https://chaos.social/tags/soldering) [#retrocomputing] (https://chaos.social/tags/retrocomputing) [#oshw] (https://chaos.social/tags/oshw)
2023-06-06T15:30:33.000Z (paulrickards@mastodon.social)
Anyone know if these TurboNet ST PhoneNET adapters require the use of terminators? I thought I remember reading they were built in but maybe not. I’m getting mixed results.
[#RetroComputing] (https://mastodon.social/tags/RetroComputing) [#VintageComputing] (https://mastodon.social/tags/VintageComputing) [#VintageApple] (https://mastodon.social/tags/VintageApple) [#VintageMac] (https://mastodon.social/tags/VintageMac) [#LocalTalk] (https://mastodon.social/tags/LocalTalk) [#PhoneNET] (https://mastodon.social/tags/PhoneNET) [#LiveLaughLocalTalk] (https://mastodon.social/tags/LiveLaughLocalTalk)
2023-06-05T19:20:57.000Z (RetroWizzard@oldbytes.space)
It's really insane what absolutely delusional prices some people ask on eBay these days.🤪
According to this listing, since I own the press kit of the game, I'm a friggin millionaire.😁
[#retrogaming] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/retrogaming) [#Commodore] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/Commodore) [#C64] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/C64) [#RetroComputing] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/RetroComputing) [#FarmingSimulator] (https://oldbytes.space/tags/FarmingSimulator)
2023-06-05T08:37:36.000Z (dirkdierickx@mastodon-belgium.be)
[#TodayInHistory] (https://mastodon-belgium.be/tags/TodayInHistory) 1983 - At the Consumer Electronics Show, [#Atari] (https://mastodon-belgium.be/tags/Atari) introduces the Atari 600 and 800 XL. It features a 1.79 MHz 6502-C processor, 16 or 64 kB RAM, 24 kB ROM, 320x192 graphics and 40x24 text on TV screen. Price is US$199. [#retrocomputing] (https://mastodon-belgium.be/tags/retrocomputing)
2023-06-04T07:25:07.000Z (root42@chaos.social)
Tonight at 20:15 CEST:
Episode VI: Return of the Lötstream
[https://youtube.com/live/f3kNl_v-qvk?feature=share] (https://youtube.com/live/f3kNl_v-qvk?feature=share)
[#soldering] (https://chaos.social/tags/soldering) [#retrocomputing] (https://chaos.social/tags/retrocomputing)
2023-06-03T22:30:16.000Z (stylus@octodon.social)
Big milestone with my Xerox 820s! I have a second one up and running, at least after a fashion.
One of the floppies had a reverse engineered copy of the base firmware. This "monitor program" is not very full featured, because everyone was expected to just boot CP/M from disk, and to use the CRT & keyboard for basic I/O.
But I have just 1 keyboard, monitor, and disk enclosure; but a total of 5 Xerox 820 PCBs!
So I've modified the firmware so that the console input & output devices are the 2nd RS232 port. And .. it booted first try!
It helped that it was possible to test the "monitor program" without burning each iteration to an EEPROM, because the ROM code begins by copying itself to RAM; this means that it's feasible to just update the in-RAM copy when developing it.
OTOH I'd never built an EEPROM programmer either...
I want to further enhance the monitor to allow it to load ihex files over serial, since I don't have a plan for adding disk storage. Wish me luck!
...XEROX 820 VER. 2023..
A - BOOT SYSTEM
T - TYPEWRITER
oh and get rid of the useless "typewriter" program 🤣
[#retroComputing] (https://octodon.social/tags/retroComputing) [#CPM] (https://octodon.social/tags/CPM) [#Xerox820] (https://octodon.social/tags/Xerox820) [#Z80] (https://octodon.social/tags/Z80)
2023-06-03T18:45:39.000Z (spike@infosec.exchange)
Following the helpful instructions ( [https://biosrhythm.com/?p=2688] (https://biosrhythm.com/?p=2688) ) and copy of the Mini vMac emulator provided by [@paulrickards] (https://mastodon.social/@paulrickards) I've now got a [#MacOS] (https://infosec.exchange/tags/MacOS) [#emulator] (https://infosec.exchange/tags/emulator) running on my Pocket CHiP computer.
It does seem to be pretty responsive though the screen size is a tiny bit smaller than the standard Mac displays, which can cause problems. Games seem to run fine, applications work as well as they would under [#MinivMac] (https://infosec.exchange/tags/MinivMac) and I just can't get over seeing the "Welcome to Macintosh" on this screen 🥰
[#retrocomputing] (https://infosec.exchange/tags/retrocomputing) [#mediaarchaeology] (https://infosec.exchange/tags/mediaarchaeology) [#pocketchip] (https://infosec.exchange/tags/pocketchip) [#emulation] (https://infosec.exchange/tags/emulation) [#MacinCHiP] (https://infosec.exchange/tags/MacinCHiP)
FINI