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Kozmic Retro

@kozmicretro.bsky.social

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(a.k.a - KozTech) Retro Enthusiast. Gaming, computing, and related! I rarely respond to DMs (mainly due to spam and scams). Nothing against you personally! https://lnk.bio/KozmicRetro

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Kozmic Retro @kozmicretro.bsky.social · 1d

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Kozmic Retro @kozmicretro.bsky.social · 1d

Retro computing collection vlog! Making some minor-ish changes to my office and decided to share (including some of the frustrations!) Part 1 of probably 2.

Link in reply below!

#vlog #retrocomputing #vintagecomputing #retro #collection

Kozmic Retro @kozmicretro.bsky.social · 1d

This came with a Mario Paint Special insert! I recently picked up this issue, along with a few others that also had stuff about Mario Paint in it. Spent countless hours on that game back in the day.

Kozmic Retro @kozmicretro.bsky.social · 4d

Well, at least Nintendo got some PR out of it...

Kozmic Retro @kozmicretro.bsky.social · 4d

This Tigers - Mariners game...

Kozmic Retro @kozmicretro.bsky.social · 5d

Well, Silicon Alley Recyclers has closed. Saw on Facebook today. Bummer.

Glad I got to stop in there recently and save a couple of CRTs, optical drives, and some shareware.

I wish the owners the best of luck in their future endeavors.

#retrocomputing #ewaste #recycling

Silicon Alley Recyclers statement on closing.

Kozmic Retro @kozmicretro.bsky.social · 14d

This makes me happy 🤗

And yes, mostly because it's 1234. And if I remember and get there, I'll post again when it's 5678.

Kozmic Retro @kozmicretro.bsky.social · 14d

Thank the lords! I didn't know if I was going to make it...

Amazon email letting me know I'm saving two cents on my LEGO Game Boy order...

Kozmic Retro @kozmicretro.bsky.social · 14d

It's beautiful...

Kozmic Retro @kozmicretro.bsky.social · 14d

😢🫡

Encyclopaedia Britannica @britannica.com · 15d

(solemnly) You've had mail.

Kozmic Retro @kozmicretro.bsky.social · 15d

Wasn't supposed to get this until Friday...

#lego #gameboy

Kozmic Retro @kozmicretro.bsky.social · 15d

Oh bummer...

Kozmic Retro @kozmicretro.bsky.social · 15d

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Retro-themed 3D Print Filament

YouTube video by koz_tech

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Kozmic Retro @kozmicretro.bsky.social · 15d

Simple video going over some retro-themed filament I recently picked up. Plus my struggles with 3D printing because why not! Link in reply!

#retrocomputing #powerbook #pc #mac #gotek #3dprinting #3dprinterfilament #filament

Kozmic Retro @kozmicretro.bsky.social · 15d

Corners? Because it's always the corners.

And on the first release, the cracks and chips are almost always identical...

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Kozmic Retro @kozmicretro.bsky.social · 15d

I think Lichtenstein is colored in blue as w...nope, just spec of lint on my screen...

Kozmic Retro @kozmicretro.bsky.social · 16d

Dumb Gotek "mod" to give you that retro look...

TL:DR - the answer is Polyimide tape (Kapton).

#retrocomputing

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Silly Gotek "mod" #retrocomputing #ambercrt #monochrome

YouTube video by koz_tech

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Kozmic Retro @kozmicretro.bsky.social · 16d

Not quite as old, but there is the Power PC challenge...

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2025 PowerPC Challenge

It's time for the 2025 PPC Challenge! The gang from Mac Yak have been running the PPC challenge for a few years now, and the 2025 challenge has begun! Our apologies for the lateness of this post, the ...

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Kozmic Retro @kozmicretro.bsky.social · 18d

Wait, HOW MANY LIGHTS???

Oh, ok...

Amazon search for lights, with 4 being selected. Post text alluding to Star Trek: TNG episode "Chain of Command".

Reposted by Kozmic Retro

RetroTechy @retrotechy.bsky.social · 19d

A quick way to test your #CRT geometry #retro #monitor #testing #television #gaming #supernintendo
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A quick way to test your #CRT geometry #retro #monitor #testing #television #gaming #supernintendo

YouTube video by RetroTechy

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Kozmic Retro @kozmicretro.bsky.social · 18d

Selectable dark mode. THANK YOU!

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Kozmic Retro @kozmicretro.bsky.social · 20d

3D printing additional drive rails for my NEC Ready.

"Wait, are you using the Power Grey filament???? THAT'S FOR 90'S POWERBOOKS ONLY!!!"

You can't stop me! Mwahahahaha! 😈

#3dprinting #retrocomputing #mischievous #filament #ankermake #eufymake #m5c

3d printing drive rails for an NEC Ready 7610

Kozmic Retro @kozmicretro.bsky.social · 20d

Also, not even remotely an expert at 3D printing. I primarily use stock settings unless I run into issues, such as raising or lowering bed temps to help with initial adhesion.

Kozmic Retro @kozmicretro.bsky.social · 20d

Got me some of them there fancy filament @museumjoe.bsky.social and Polar Filament made.

It does match very well. The platinum also closely matches my NEC (Logitech) mouse! Great job!

Printed out an ADB port cover for my PB3400c because, why not?

#3dprinting #retrocomputing #filament

Power Grey and Retro Platinum PLA filament by Polar Filament, co-developed with Joe's Computer Museum.

Power Grey and Retro Platinum PLA filament by Polar Filament, co-developed with Joe's Computer Museum. Compared with a Mac Plus mouse and a PowerBook 3400c battery.

Platinum filament compared with a Logitech mouse

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Kozmic Retro @kozmicretro.bsky.social · 21d

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W.o.W. Episode 13: CD Burner Woes (Testing a NOS CD Burner)

YouTube video by koz_tech