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Category Archives: 8 Bit Computer
BBS and beyond
On Monday, June 30, 1986, we launched Comm-Link BBS for the Gosford Commodore User Group (based in Gosford, NSW). Over the past six months, I had worked on designing, programming, and conducting extensive testing to reach the point where users … Continue reading
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Programming Books for Retro Machines
Over the past 4 years I have been on the look out for some programming books for the retro machines, computers and the original classic consoles from the early 1980’s when I stumbled across an author named Oscar Toledo G. … Continue reading
SC131 ‘Z80’ SBC
I’ve had this item on my to do list since 1991 and at the time I got hold of some great books on the topic and sketched out some basic designs I never found the time to design/build my very … Continue reading
Posted in 8 Bit Computer, CPM, Hardware
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Modern Retro Computer
A couple of new Arduino Nano’s arrived in the mail today so decided what better time to build a modern retro computer about as powerful as a ZX80 Spectrum from 1980. Total cost about $40. The Nano on the left … Continue reading
Posted in 8 Bit Computer, Hardware, Micro controller
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Retro Computer Kit
Early in September 2019 while on holidays in London I had a couple of free days available and decided to head north to Cambridge to visit the Centre for Computing History which was having an event day. Hidden away in … Continue reading
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Retro computer museum
Having visited the Centre for computing history in Cambridge on Saturday I decided to continue driving up to Leicester to take good look at the Retro Computer Museum. Retro Computer Museum Leicester I’ll start with this statement, it’s totally different that … Continue reading
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Centre for computing history
Early in September while on holidays in London I had a couple of free days available and decided to head north to Cambridge to visit the Centre for Computing History which was having an event day. Hidden away in an … Continue reading
Posted in 8 Bit Computer, ATARI ST, Hardware, Retro
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The C64 Mini is here!
Well, it’s finally here. The C64 Mini, a half size C64 Breadbin shape Commodore without a working keyboard but with 64 built-in games and the ability to add a second joystick, USB keyboard, and your other C64 games via a … Continue reading
Posted in 8 Bit Computer, Commodore, Hardware
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40th Anniversary
The legacy continues with the release of the next installment of the ATARI branded Flashback console, this time Flashback 8 has become readily available from various retails stores and online sites (but shop around as the price does appear to … Continue reading
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Another retro console :-)
In recent years the retro community and those wishing to relive their youth have been spoilt with choice, whether it be new games for classic systems, books, magazines and console remakes just as the recently released Nintendo Super Nintendo Entertainment System … Continue reading
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