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TOMLOV scope test
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My Journey Modding the VC9900 with GBS Control for HDMI Output
I’ve always loved retro tech, but sometimes working with older video equipment can be… frustrating. That’s why the GBS Control project caught my attention—it takes an affordable video scaler and transforms it into a powerful tool for retro enthusiasts like me. So, when I decided to tackle a long-forgotten V9900 scaler from my project pile, I knew GBS Control was the way to go. The Problem with Stock Scalers The GBS 8200, a budget-friendly scaler from the arcade and retro console world, is functional but far from perfect. Latency issues and subpar video quality made it less than ideal for anyone serious about retro displays. Enter GBS Control, an open-source…
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Flashing PCIe X1900GT for G5 Mac
I did this to install MorphOS on a PCIe G5 PowerMac Required Hardware Flashing Steps MS-DOS Boot Disk Download I have a pre made disk image here Dos6.22 ATI.img at the prompt type cd ATI then to check the contents type dir You should see ‘X1900GT.ROM’ and ‘ATIFLASH.EXE’ listed. We need to know the adaptor number, type atiflash -i note the adapter number of the installed X1900 GT, which is identifiable by the ‘R580+’ tag in the middle column. Usually, the adapter number to the far left of the ‘R580+’ will read ‘0’, provided the card was installed to the PC’s first (or only) PCIe x16 slot. Note In the…
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TOMLOV DM9 MAX – Review
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The Purple OLED Project
If you’ve been following my journey, you might recall a video I did a while back where I converted an old Amiga external floppy drive into something cool and retro-inspired. If you missed that one, no worries—I’ve linked it below. We’re taking things a step further. I’m about to transform this incredibly grubby, stained Cumana drive into something truly special, and I’m super excited to share the process with you. Retro GOTEK The Vision: A Purple OLED Dream Ever since I started this project, I’ve had one thing in mind: creating a purple OLED screen. I know it sounds a bit ambitious, but that’s exactly what I’m aiming for. Imagine…
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My Journey Creating a Universal Amiga ROM Switcher
In the world of retro computing, where nostalgic gamers reignite their passion, the Amiga stands as a titan of vintage technology. My latest project has taken me on an epic journey to create a ROM switcher for these beloved machines. This isn’t just an upgrade; it’s a labor of love to preserve and enhance a classic. The Challenge: Building a ROM Switcher I set out with a simple goal: to build a straightforward, passive ROM switcher for the Amiga. The challenge arose from the fact that not all Amigas were made equal. The early revisions of these machines had a hardware bug where the ROM socket wasn’t correctly wired. Specifically,…
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The Final Chapter of the Amiga 500 Frankenstein Build
Part 1 is here -> Building a Frankenstein Amiga: A Journey of Restoration and Customisation Welcome to the final part of my Amiga 500 Frankenstein build, which I’m doing for the More Fun Making It charity auction. This journey began with a couple of neglected and yellowed A500 cases. Well, to be precise, it involved parts from at least three different cases that had all seen better days. One of the bottom halves was particularly damaged, so I swapped it out for a better one. When this project is finished, it’s going to be more of a Cinderella transformation rather than an ugly sister. However, I must warn you, the…
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Building a Frankenstein Amiga: A Journey of Restoration and Customisation
Today, I’m diving into another exciting project: creating a Frankenstein Amiga from various parts I have lying around. Most of these parts come from a job lot of leftover spares I found on eBay. You might be wondering why I’m doing this. Well, I’m challenging myself and also building an Amiga for a charity auction organized by a friendly man named Lee from the YouTube channel More Fun Making It. The Challenge Begins There’s something a little strange going on with this Amiga 500 Revision 5. It seems that not all the RAM chips are managing to output TTL logic levels. Based on what I’m seeing on the scope diagram,…
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A DIY Journey with a 555 Timer
I want to share my recent journey in reviving my beloved Amiga 2000 using a bit of modern tech and some creative engineering. It’s been quite the adventure. The Power Supply Hack It all began with the power supply. After my Amiga’s original power unit gave up, I decided not to settle for an expensive or hard-to-find replacement. Instead, I went for a modern solution—transplanting an ATX power supply. This not only gave my Amiga a new lease on life but also made it more robust and reliable. Crafting the Tick Generator The next step involved the heart of the Amiga’s timing mechanism—a tick generator. Using a simple 555 timer…
