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@Gedgehead @gedgehead.bsky.social · 3d

This is the Black +2a. The one I sent you was the Grey +2.

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@Gedgehead @gedgehead.bsky.social · 3d

It fits and I have plenty of space to put all kinds of mods in here.

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@Gedgehead @gedgehead.bsky.social · 3d

Ouch!

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@Gedgehead @gedgehead.bsky.social · 4d

I have been at it again.
Sensitive viewers please look away, NOW!
#Sinclair
#ZXSpectrum
#RetroComputer

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@Gedgehead @gedgehead.bsky.social · 4d

@jamhamster.bsky.social
When are we going to see some Ferroliquid visualisation on one of your Bluetooth tape loaders?
www.amazon.co.uk/vdp/1616298d...

Ferrofluid Sound Visualizer Handmade Walnut Wood Rhythm Lamp

www.amazon.co.uk

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@Gedgehead @gedgehead.bsky.social · 4d

Getting ready for the Cambridge Retro Computer Festival. Why is it that machines that have recently been working fine suddenly get stage fright. Only 2 of the machines in the photo are working.

A selection of retro computers being prepared for a retro computer festival in Cambridge.

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@Gedgehead @gedgehead.bsky.social · 4d

The Texas Instruments TI-99/4a never looked so good paired up with an SGI monitor. Pity about the world's worst joysticks. This 99 is extra special as it has a 3 state overclock ramping up the speed to a blistering 4Mhz!
#retrocomputer
#retrocomputing
#ti99

A Texas Instruments TI-99 computer connected up to an SGI monitor.

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Kevin Edwards ( Retro Videogame development ) @kevedwardsretro.bsky.social · 14d

I've just booked my table for this years Retro Computer Festival 2025 (Gaming Edition) at The Centre for Computing History, Cambridge - Sat/Sun 15th/16th November.

I shall be exhibiting BBC Micro game development related material. Hope to see you there!

www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/74558/Re...

Retro Computer Festival 2025 (Gaming Edition) - Saturday 15th November - Event Ticket - Computing History

Click here for information on Sunday Were very happy to announce our 2025 Retro Computer Festival and this time with a twist.Click here for information on Sunday We're very happy to announce our 20...

www.computinghistory.org.uk

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@Gedgehead @gedgehead.bsky.social · 15d

I have 5 to choose from at the moment which will probably means I have one working one in 6 weeks time.

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@Gedgehead @gedgehead.bsky.social · 15d

The event is here
Saturday
www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/74558/Re...
Sunday
www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/74909/Re...

Retro Computer Festival 2025 (Gaming Edition) - Saturday 15th November - Event Ticket - Computing History

Click here for information on Sunday Were very happy to announce our 2025 Retro Computer Festival and this time with a twist.Click here for information on Sunday We're very happy to announce our 20...

www.computinghistory.org.uk

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@Gedgehead @gedgehead.bsky.social · 15d

Weapons ready for the Retro Computer Festival Gaming Edition in Cambridge November 15th-16th.

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Gammitin (Ben) 💾 @gammitin.bsky.social · 17d

Are you into retro/vintage computer hardware, do like to repair, refurbish, modify or upgrade computers and game consoles?
There's creator channels, so you can follow people doing refurbs, or need help yourself?
Join us on the friendliest discord around:
discord.gg/7EqSWVjm

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Nanoraptor @nanoraptor.danamania.com · 18d

Monitor Lizard

A photo of a very large lizard laying like lizards do in the sun on sand and leaves, but it has a big old CRT on its head. It's a lace monitor, a type of monitor lizard, with a monitor on the lizard.

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@Gedgehead @gedgehead.bsky.social · 28d

It lives!!!

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@Gedgehead @gedgehead.bsky.social · Sep 9

I do like that we now have a high bar phrase. It's not exactly @jamhamster.bsky.social but it'll do.

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@Gedgehead @gedgehead.bsky.social · Sep 8

Very decorative. Found an STL online and resized it to fit.

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@Gedgehead @gedgehead.bsky.social · Sep 8

At last, the final decal is on. Now to fix the insides and add some more @fuzzweed.co.uk inspired LEDs.

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@Gedgehead @gedgehead.bsky.social · Sep 7

I painted the keyboard as it had a green tinge tonit and hadn't been removed by Retrobrite. Pumicing each individual key removed the discoloration and a few layers of skin on my fingers.

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@Gedgehead @gedgehead.bsky.social · Sep 7

Definitely stealing your idea of the underside lighting. I was going to change the original LED for a blue one but may keep it and put red LEDs instead.

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@Gedgehead @gedgehead.bsky.social · Sep 7

I originally painted the keyboard the same colour as the case. Unfortunately the key legends reacted with the paint I used so I had to remove the new paint and the lettering.

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@Gedgehead @gedgehead.bsky.social · Sep 7

My case was already painted before I got it and really needed a dip before attempting the amputation. It's all a learning curve for the next one.

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@Gedgehead @gedgehead.bsky.social · Sep 7

Oooh! That's giving me ideas for my shorty.

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Fuzzweed @fuzzweed.co.uk · Aug 17

Ok, so this is 100% just cos I chopped the power led off, and nothing whatsoever to do with those air slots looking f'ing cool with internal lighting.

My shorty zx Spectrum with a bit of a bluey glow

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@Gedgehead @gedgehead.bsky.social · Sep 7

Applying the decals.

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@Gedgehead @gedgehead.bsky.social · Sep 4

Heatsink painted, lacquered and attached to the case.

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