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Forum: Nostalgia & memories 27 March 2024, 20:43
Replies: 76
Views: 5,004
Posted By aeberbach
I'd seen the Vic 20, thought it was unbelievably...

I'd seen the Vic 20, thought it was unbelievably lame except perhaps for Gridrunner. Because of the similar appearance I never really looked at the C64, I was more into Atari 8-bits. (Many of the...
Forum: Amiga scene 26 March 2024, 22:04
Replies: 8
Views: 481
Posted By aeberbach
Either way it is way more expensive than...

Either way it is way more expensive than buying/fixing an A1200. I built one after buying a ReAmiga board from Chucky so I got his parts list from Mouser and ordered 80% of components from them. Then...
Forum: Retrogaming General Discussion 03 March 2024, 23:51
Replies: 84
Views: 4,684
Posted By aeberbach
Wow, the old Kesmai Air Warrior. I was terrible...

Wow, the old Kesmai Air Warrior. I was terrible at that but still had fun!
Forum: support.Hardware 01 February 2024, 21:33
Replies: 14
Views: 635
Posted By aeberbach
If you don't sort out SCART read about the cheap...

If you don't sort out SCART read about the cheap GBS8220 converter board allowing you to use a modern VGA monitor. In stock form it is OK and perfectly usable for text, with some DIY hacks it can be...
Forum: Amiga scene 04 January 2024, 12:11
Replies: 3,804
Views: 508,580
Posted By aeberbach
Consoles were better at some things and worse...

Consoles were better at some things and worse than others.

Didn't you guys grow out of this 30 years ago? I was going to reply to a thread about the Mac LC, elsewhere, today, but what's the point?...
Forum: Amiga scene 16 November 2023, 21:28
Replies: 20
Views: 1,672
Posted By aeberbach
You need to try PETG, since I did I have only...

You need to try PETG, since I did I have only rarely used PLA and then only because I had a color I wanted. Downsides - it's shinier, and can be prone to stringing, and it can not be glued easily....
Forum: MarketPlace 02 November 2023, 11:14
Replies: 37
Views: 3,300
Posted By aeberbach
Did you get a trademark on PISTORM and variants?

Did you get a trademark on PISTORM and variants?
Forum: Amiga scene 02 November 2023, 04:13
Replies: 20
Views: 1,672
Posted By aeberbach
Buy a Prusa MK3S+ - there are many second hand...

Buy a Prusa MK3S+ - there are many second hand ones available now people are trading up to MK4. Or if you can stretch to it the MK4. People like Bambu also but I have no experience with them.

I...
Forum: request.Apps 01 November 2023, 22:16
Replies: 56
Views: 12,925
Posted By aeberbach
Have just put ogre_src.zip back up on the zone,...

Have just put ogre_src.zip back up on the zone, this is source from FF57, includes a later improved and a unix version.
Forum: News 13 October 2023, 01:02
Replies: 26
Views: 3,215
Posted By aeberbach
Please join Mastodon.

Please join Mastodon.
Forum: New to Emulation or Amiga scene 04 September 2023, 13:22
Replies: 22
Views: 2,619
Posted By aeberbach
Buy the Sanwa mechanism and buttons you like; 3D...

Buy the Sanwa mechanism and buttons you like; 3D print the housing. Here’s one I designed but there are many around: https://www.printables.com/model/81149-digital-joystick-amiga-c64-atari-etc -...
Forum: Amiga scene 30 August 2023, 03:34
Replies: 1,270
Views: 255,391
Posted By aeberbach
I had a Phoenix 2MB expansion for my A1000,...

I had a Phoenix 2MB expansion for my A1000, connecting to the right side expansion. Of course it went outside the main case in a chunky steel enclosure but there was room inside the A1000 where that...
Forum: project.Amiga Game Factory 30 June 2023, 01:46
Replies: 95
Views: 9,501
Posted By aeberbach
Fast on/off switch? This is probably the same...

Fast on/off switch? This is probably the same effect as the piezoelectric ignition spark applied to the coin slot plate?
Forum: Hardware mods 26 June 2023, 23:37
Replies: 123
Views: 27,398
Posted By aeberbach
I think I'm going to wait for the version that...

I think I'm going to wait for the version that uses the Pi Compute Module. Just seems a lot neater.

If you are having trouble finding a Pi for sale then try rpilocator.com. Supply is improving...
Forum: support.Hardware 13 June 2023, 23:39
Replies: 13
Views: 852
Posted By aeberbach
You want to measure how much current is going...

You want to measure how much current is going through the original LEDs and you have them, in-circuit? Attach an ammeter (multimeter on correct range with plugs in correct sockets) between one leg of...
Forum: Amiga scene 01 June 2023, 01:08
Replies: 9
Views: 921
Posted By aeberbach
Yes... in the github repo there is a file that...

Yes... in the github repo there is a file that gives you part numbers for a complete A600 set, from Signature Plastics:

https://github.com/aeberbach/A600KB/blob/master/Getting%20keycaps.txt
...
Forum: MarketPlace 25 May 2023, 22:21
Replies: 2
Views: 675
Posted By aeberbach
Did you make sure to get a trademark on "Amiga...

Did you make sure to get a trademark on "Amiga Memory Chips"? Or do you feel that "A1200" covers it well enough?

https://trademarks.ipo.gov.uk/ipo-tmcase/page/Results/1/UK00003298029
Forum: Nostalgia & memories 09 May 2023, 09:22
Replies: 1,335
Views: 157,289
Posted By aeberbach
TIL that Bob Dinnerman did Jet Fighter (1988) and...

TIL that Bob Dinnerman did Jet Fighter (1988) and that it's basically F/A-18 Interceptor for PC. The frame rate looks way better, I wonder if it was coded in a way that the game engine ran OK on the...
Forum: support.Hardware 08 May 2023, 00:14
Replies: 7
Views: 437
Posted By aeberbach
Ultimate joystick? Buy a Sanwa Denshi "silent"...

Ultimate joystick? Buy a Sanwa Denshi "silent" mechanism (like JLF-TPRG-8BYT-SK) and a couple of quality buttons, wire it yourself. I have posted one suitable 3D printed case on Printables, there are...
Forum: support.Hardware 19 April 2023, 22:36
Replies: 13
Views: 1,171
Posted By aeberbach
No blades, they break and you will likely cut...

No blades, they break and you will likely cut yourself as well as scratch up the top of an expensive processor. Best way to get them off is to ensure they are warm (heat gun) and then use either...
Forum: Amiga scene 04 April 2023, 01:09
Replies: 9
Views: 921
Posted By aeberbach
https://github.com/aeberbach/A1200KB BUT -...

https://github.com/aeberbach/A1200KB

BUT
- you have to order and assemble PCB, keyswitches, ribbon cable connector and ribbon cable
- it is a pain to get the keyboard filled with keycaps of the...
Forum: Retrogaming General Discussion 17 March 2023, 23:17
Replies: 107
Views: 10,792
Posted By aeberbach
Whichever you can get your hands on (including...

Whichever you can get your hands on (including the new mini).
Forum: MarketPlace 10 March 2023, 07:46
Replies: 4
Views: 862
Posted By aeberbach
It's 256k, same as the original. It's printed on...

It's 256k, same as the original. It's printed on the PCB in the picture.
Forum: Nostalgia & memories 22 February 2023, 21:37
Replies: 38
Views: 3,868
Posted By aeberbach
Warhead - an excellent one-person production,...

Warhead - an excellent one-person production, space shooter, one of my favourites back in the day. I don't think it came out on any other systems? (I looked it up, came out for Atari ST but those...
Forum: Retrogaming General Discussion 22 February 2023, 05:40
Replies: 67
Views: 5,071
Posted By aeberbach
An Atari 400, to this day I have nightmares about...

An Atari 400, to this day I have nightmares about horrible keyboards and now the worst I can tolerate is Cherry MX Brown switches. Topre for preference. $2000 was just far too much for an Apple II,...
Forum: Retrogaming General Discussion 17 February 2023, 03:35
Replies: 27
Views: 2,203
Posted By aeberbach
Hanna-Barbera - cheap and lazy:...

Hanna-Barbera - cheap and lazy: https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/WraparoundBackground
Forum: support.Hardware 15 February 2023, 22:28
Replies: 10
Views: 804
Posted By aeberbach
Don't even buy any parts - your technician will...

Don't even buy any parts - your technician will have stock or will have an account with an electronics supplier that will ship parts overnight. Also they have the experience to know exactly what...
Forum: Games images which need to be WHDified 25 January 2023, 07:26
Replies: 20
Views: 2,650
Posted By aeberbach
It was one of the all time great games especially...

It was one of the all time great games especially two player, and if Richo reads this, he should just admit that I beat him every time!
Forum: support.Hardware 17 January 2023, 20:43
Replies: 7
Views: 614
Posted By aeberbach
I had one and a proper 128MB SIMM and only ever...

I had one and a proper 128MB SIMM and only ever saw 64MB.

It did crash when my power supply was sagging. You probably should verify 5V at the Amiga (not just at the power supply because of cable...
Forum: Amiga scene 17 January 2023, 20:40
Replies: 31
Views: 3,072
Posted By aeberbach
Treasure Trap

Treasure Trap
Forum: Amiga scene 05 January 2023, 23:13
Replies: 31
Views: 3,072
Posted By aeberbach
Infocom... as they used to say "We Unleash the...

Infocom... as they used to say "We Unleash the World's Most Powerful Graphics Technology"

https://i.redd.it/b7bi5mbulbf81.png
Forum: support.Hardware 30 October 2022, 22:57
Replies: 2
Views: 446
Posted By aeberbach
Use some double-sided mounting film intended for...

Use some double-sided mounting film intended for artwork. It usually comes as a flat sheet with removable film on both sides. Remove film on one side, put your clean paper on top of it. Carefully cut...
Forum: support.Hardware 13 October 2022, 05:04
Replies: 37
Views: 4,174
Posted By aeberbach
I've got one, works beautifully. Had to wait...

I've got one, works beautifully. Had to wait about 3 months for one to arrive at the local reseller though. Made a stand for it from the leg of an iMac.
Forum: support.Hardware 11 October 2022, 23:15
Replies: 37
Views: 4,174
Posted By aeberbach
Déjà vu... ...

Déjà vu...

https://www.arcooda.com/accessories/arcade-monitors/20-1-inch-lcd-arcade-monitor/
Forum: MarketPlace 20 September 2022, 08:00
Replies: 18
Views: 2,378
Posted By aeberbach
It is, but that's what I see on eBay in...

It is, but that's what I see on eBay in Australia. Maybe less if issues, more if boxes, paperwork, extras.
Forum: MarketPlace 20 September 2022, 04:04
Replies: 18
Views: 2,378
Posted By aeberbach
If you put it on eBay you would probably start...

If you put it on eBay you would probably start the A1200 at AUD$600 and expect over $1000...

The 1260, if genuine Rev 6, probably start at $400 and expect $800 or more.

Those are my guesses...
Forum: support.Hardware 09 September 2022, 03:41
Replies: 20
Views: 1,899
Posted By aeberbach
Without knowing exactly what is going on there I...

Without knowing exactly what is going on there I would not replace with anything but a 68uF capacitor of the same type. Even if the C37 is definitely the same designator as found on what looks to be...
Forum: support.Hardware 09 September 2022, 03:38
Replies: 45
Views: 5,811
Posted By aeberbach
I would bet that it is a fake. I have never seen...

I would bet that it is a fake. I have never seen a real chip with all of the printing in the same color.
Forum: support.Hardware 08 September 2022, 01:11
Replies: 20
Views: 1,899
Posted By aeberbach
What number C are we looking at here on that PDF?...

What number C are we looking at here on that PDF? Is it marked next to the component where you are looking to replace it? (Is it referring to the same schematic if it is?)
Forum: support.Hardware 07 September 2022, 05:49
Replies: 12
Views: 1,091
Posted By aeberbach
OK to say a particular Mean Well is not suitable...

OK to say a particular Mean Well is not suitable for a particular purpose I guess. But if they're all bad then they have fooled an awful lot of people!
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