that was smaller than expected...
#ufo50
#companionguide
#physicalbook
#videogames
#indiegames
#modernretro

This is astonishingly impressive: A2Stream

"A2Stream simultaneously receives an .a2stream file from any HTTP server and plays it through the stock Apple II speaker circuit using pulse-width modulation at 22050Hz sample rate with ~5.17 bit resolution."

Demo video with direct line-in - sounds amazing:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcYEnYsI-_M

#AppleII #Apple2Forever #vintagecomputing #retrocomputing #retrocomputers #audio #Uthernet #modernretro #nostalgia #Apple #vintageApple #vintagetech #tech

I just stumbled upon this upgrade I would have leapt at a few years back when I was building up my "new" Tandy 1000HX:

Tandy 1000 EX/HX 3-in-1 V2 Adapter --- 640K RAM + 2x Serial + Parallel + XTIDE Upgrade by Rob Krenicki

https://www.ebay.com/itm/197473626636

It looks like the creator of this device, who posted the project to GitHub, has made his last production run, sadly. Several are available still on eBay.

It doesn't look like the RAM expansion has the DMA chip, but that really doesn't much matter. What a great unit. I upgraded my own 1000HX to this spec -- but did it the Hard way (note the capital H).

https://github.com/rkrenicki/Tandy-EX-HX-3in1

#Tandy #Tandy1000 #Tandy1000HX #Tandy1000EX #vintagecomputing #retrocomputing #retrogaming #XTIDE #modernretro #eBay #x86 #TRS80 #RadioShack

THE BAREKNUCKLE SSD INSTALLATION OATH
By Alan, Retired Jumper-Setting Legend

I, Alan, do solemnly swear upon this ungrounded carpet,
That I shall install this SSD with no wrist strap,
No anti-static mat,
And absolutely no regard for the gods of ESD.

I shall:

Grip this NVMe drive with the same bare hands that once re-seated a 486 CPU while smoking a rollie

Open this enclosure tool-free, not because it’s designed that way, but because I fear no screw

Insert this drive at a 30-degree angle, the way nature intended—and maybe swear if it doesn’t click first try

Connect my superfuckoff USB-C cable like a knight unsheathing Excalibur

Format the drive in exFAT, not because it’s cross-platform—but because I don’t remember what FAT32 stands for anymore

And should this drive:

Boot,

Mount,

And store 600GB of Takeout files without exploding...

Then I shall sit back, arms folded, and proclaim:

“I told you—never used a bloody earthing strap.”

Signed under no duress, no RMA,
and no bloody jumper caps.

🖖
#TechNostalgia
#RetroComputing
#SSDUpgrade
#NoStrapNoFear
#OldSchoolGeek
#BuiltDifferent
#PCBuilding
#DigitalWarfare
#ModernRetro
#GroundedInChaos
#MastodonTech
#DIYOrDie
#BareknuckleBuilder

Building a SixtyClone Commodore 64
#Commodore64 #C64Restoration #SixtyClone #RetroComputing #C64 #BreadbinC64 #ModernRetro
https://theoasisbbs.com/building-a-sixtyclone-commodore-64/?feed_id=3464&_unique_id=683077b0356f0

SuperBasic Video Poker Development on Foenix F256K2
#SuperBasic #FoenixF256K2 #RetroDevelopment #VideoPoker #8BitGaming #Programming #ModernRetro
https://theoasisbbs.com/superbasic-video-poker-development-on-foenix-f256k2/?feed_id=3456&_unique_id=683075576f2d7

Foenix F256K2 Hardware Overview – Programmer vs World Shares a Quick Look
#FoenixF256K2 #RetroComputing #ModernRetro #8bitRevival #ProgrammerVsWorld #FoenixComputer #C256 #HardwareTour #DIYComputing
https://theoasisbbs.com/foenix-f256k2-port-overview/?feed_id=3179&_unique_id=681a0d0e840f6

Timed Text Effects with SuperBASIC on the Foenix F256K2 – EVENT Command Demo
#FoenixF256K2 #SuperBASIC #RetroProgramming #TextAdventure #BASICcoding #8bitComputing #ModernRetro #HomebrewComputing #EventCommand #TextEffects
https://theoasisbbs.com/timed-text-effects-with-superbasic-on-the-foenix-f256k2-event-command-demo/?feed_id=3007&_unique_id=680b8b5d6d57a

Compute!’s Gazette Returns After 35 Years, Welcomes Entire Retro Computing Community
#ComputesGazette #RetroComputing #Commodore64 #C64 #VintageComputers #RetroGaming #RetroTech #ModernRetro #Atari #Sinclair #Tandy #AppleII
https://theoasisbbs.com/computes-gazette-returns-after-35-years-welcomes-entire-retro-computing-community/?feed_id=2877&_unique_id=6802509e201ed

Visualizing Commander X16 User Port Signals with LEDs
#CommanderX16 #RetroComputing #UserPort #HardwareHacks #LEDprojects #cc65 #ModernRetro #LED #UserPort
https://theoasisbbs.com/visualizing-commander-x16-user-port-signals-with-leds/?feed_id=2853&_unique_id=6800fe2f2cac8

Telephone

https://zhhz.cc/p/3vPkGQ1W

#ModernRetro #ThrowbackVibes #SunlitDays #CityStreets #ExploringTogether #Payphone #UrbanLife #UrbanJungle #CityAdventure #FamilyMoments

Starling Cycles Brings Back the Buzz: The Dive Reignites 26” Wheel Fever!

...#StarlingDive #26erMTB #RetroMTB #SteelFrameBike #SinglePivotSuspension #MTBInnovation #BikeDesign #ModernRetro #MTBGeometry #FoxDHX2 #Boost148 #UDH #MTBTrails #BikeBuilds #MTBCommunity Source link Starling Cycles has launched the Dive, a limited-edition 26” wheeled mountain bike that blends retro vibes with modern design. Despite debuting on April Fool’s Day, the Dive is no joke—it’s a…

https://cyclereview.co.uk/starling-cycles-brings-back-the-buzz-the-dive-reignites-26-wheel-fever/

I see a number of recent Roland MT-32 clone projects out there, built using Raspberry Pi and the like. I don't see any that are being sold, pre-assembled.

The BulkyMIDI-32 looks great, but I don't think it's being sold, assembled.

If such things are on offer, can someone point me to a decent unit?

#MIDI #Roland #RolandMT32 #MT-32 #generalmidi #music #audio #vintagecomputing #retrocomputing #retrogaming #DOS #AtariST #Amiga #RaspberryPi #RPi #modernretro

Different Basic – try different Basic

https://dimalinkeng.blogspot.com/2024/12/different-basic-try-different-basic.html

#qbasic #programming #retroprogramming #qb64 #bbcbasicforsdl2 #freebasic #gvim #80scomputers #msdos #8bit #ide #developmentenvironment #writecode #codeeditor #modernretro #software #soft #basicdialects #retro #retrogame #simpleprogramming #gettingstarted #compile

#ArtAdventCalendar Day 6
My flight attendant pattern can be purchased in #wallpaper, #textiles or home #decor items https://www.spoonflower.com/en/fabric/15760503-flight-attendants-by-pine_blue_design You can check out my other patterns in my shop at https://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/pine_blue_design Fat quarters of fabric are 40% off right now
#OnSale #FlightAttendant #InteriorDesign #HomeDecor #TextileDesign #PatternDesign #mastoart #ArtDeco #FabricDesign #Redbubble #Spoonflower #ArtNouveau #VibrantDesign #CreativePatterns #ModernRetro #goldenageofflight #avgeek

#ArtAdventCalendar Day 4
My MCM Furniture pattern can be purchased in #wallpaper, #textiles or home #decor items https://www.spoonflower.com/en/fabric/15753499-mcm-living-cream-by-pine_blue_design You can check out my other patterns in my shop at https://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/pine_blue_design
#MidCenturyModern #MCM #InteriorDesign #HomeDecor #TextileDesign #PatternDesign #RetroStyle #FurnitureLove #DesignInspiration #WallpaperGoals #FabricDesign #Redbubble #Spoonflower #MCMStyle #VibrantDesign #CreativePatterns #ThrowPillowDecor #ModernRetro

Just read about this pretty awesome project, View IIc, a wireless Remote Desktop solution for the Apple //c. The hardware uses an ESP32 and plugs into the //c's RGB port, sending the 14MHz video bitstream to a Windows PC.

This is a work-in-progress by Mike Neil (who calls its current status alpha), and I'm excited to see how this evolves.

The link is to his Facebook post, but is readable without being logged in.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/WseYy4fRiqAtSbdM/?mibextid=K35XfP

Very cool!!

#AppleII #AppleIIc #RDC #remotedesktop #ESP32 #hardware #retrocomputing #vintagecomputing #Windows #apple2forever #modernretro #retrocomputers