Johnny Blanchard @jonn_blanchard@retrochat.online

Well the cube no longer turns on, I took it apart to fix the handle and the optical drive. I guess worst case scenario I can sell it for parts. Obviously I haven’t given up yet, but I won’t have time to do anything for the next two weeks #retrocomputing #xp

Dismantling an Apple G4 Cube is tricky, I just need to fix the bloody optical drive and handle lock and I’m struggling. #retrocomputing #xp

I sometimes use the-saleroom to find retro stuff, it’s effectively a middle-man service for live auctions. The problem is that I sometimes forget when I’ve bid on stuff - like the Plus 4 that I’ve apparently won … #retrocomputing #xp

if someone fancies a repair job (and probably expensive delivery) https://buyee.jp/item/yahoo/auction/e1051438760?conversionType=service_page_search #retrocomputing #xp

I’ve got the rarest of FM Towns Marty’s - one whose floppy drive actually works! #xp

These are pages that are popping up as I try to find more software for the Basic Master computers, including this list of computers - a few of which I've never heard of #retrocomputing #xp http://www2d.biglobe.ne.jp/~oga/pc/oldpc/index.html

Look at this beauty, this is the display that would have been paired with the lovely Hitachi MB-6880 https://www.knowfixregulat.buzz/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1311
#retrocomputing #xp

Holy parity bits #retrocomputing #xp

I think it loaded #retrocomputing #xp

I’ve cleaned the cable up, now that I’ve got the load wire, and connected it directly to my Mac - it’s got further #retrocomputing #xp

Ok it errored, but I can’t believe this Frankenstein mess worked this much. I’m using the Bluetooth tape in the deck and playing the sound from my MacBook #retrocomputing #xp

The Halo TV series feels like they didn’t think they were getting a second series so they decided to speed-run every plot point in one.

Its a shame, because I like the fact they tried to do something different with the story. #xp

I've finally managed to find one tape wav for the Hitachi Basic Master - now I just need to work out the pinout for the cassette port #retrocomputing #xp

And still we buy them #xp

One of the things retro collecting and filmmaking has in common is that when someone says something is affordable … it just isn’t #xp

I’ve got a video on in the background whilst I’m working, it’s a YouTuber who downloads rubbish mobile games and plays them. As part of the joke he gives them 5 star jokey reviews. I realise it’s part of the joke but all I can think is he’s boosting the scores for scammy ad filled content flips #xp