I ordered an open motherboard frame thinking it would be a better way to work with bare boards on my bench, but while the Baby AT screw holes line up, they are not aligned with the card slots openings.
Does anytime have a frame they recommend for legacy boards?
#retrocomputers
Does anytime have a frame they recommend for legacy boards?
#retrocomputers
December 13, 2025 at 2:35 AM
I ordered an open motherboard frame thinking it would be a better way to work with bare boards on my bench, but while the Baby AT screw holes line up, they are not aligned with the card slots openings.
Does anytime have a frame they recommend for legacy boards?
#retrocomputers
Does anytime have a frame they recommend for legacy boards?
#retrocomputers
It’s harder than I thought to compare this snazzy Tomlov digital microscope to my trusty AmScope. They have different pluses and minuses.
For super detailed work, it’s hard to beat a true binocular microscope. However, the Tomlov is much easier to move around when working on larger boards.
For super detailed work, it’s hard to beat a true binocular microscope. However, the Tomlov is much easier to move around when working on larger boards.
December 11, 2025 at 3:43 AM
It’s harder than I thought to compare this snazzy Tomlov digital microscope to my trusty AmScope. They have different pluses and minuses.
For super detailed work, it’s hard to beat a true binocular microscope. However, the Tomlov is much easier to move around when working on larger boards.
For super detailed work, it’s hard to beat a true binocular microscope. However, the Tomlov is much easier to move around when working on larger boards.
Serious restoration work…
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Welcome to the 3R channel! My name is Eugene. Here I am engaged in the restoration of various types of equipment.
I have a small knowledge base and specialized education, but despite this I learn something new from repair to repair. My channel is more dedicated to entertainment and inspiring viewers to try to restore and repair things themselves. The main idea is that sometimes, repairing a high-quality old thing can be more useful than buying something new and of lower quality.
My videos are designed to promote relaxation, calmness and peace. I encourage everyone who loves DIY projects, retro technology enthusiasts or even random viewers who just dropped in for a cup of tea to feel welcome. If you have questions or constructive comments, I will be happy to answer.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Serious restoration work…
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Do you agree with the system configurations identified in this guide?
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Gaming PC Evolution from 1990 to 2005 – Bits und Bolts
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December 5, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Do you agree with the system configurations identified in this guide?
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December 2, 2025 at 2:30 AM
My first time removing a large surface mount PLCC. I worked at it with hot air, but I wasn’t getting anywhere. So I pulled out some low melt solder, and it was magic. The chip came slid off like butter.
Next time, I’ll use less to make the clean up easier.
Next time, I’ll use less to make the clean up easier.
November 29, 2025 at 9:22 PM
My first time removing a large surface mount PLCC. I worked at it with hot air, but I wasn’t getting anywhere. So I pulled out some low melt solder, and it was magic. The chip came slid off like butter.
Next time, I’ll use less to make the clean up easier.
Next time, I’ll use less to make the clean up easier.
In the summer of 1987, I spent time in the California’s eastern high desert. The whole time I was rocking U2‘s Joshua Tree in my Aiwa tape deck.
I now realize that the combination of that tape in that place burned something into me. And I’m glad it did.
I now realize that the combination of that tape in that place burned something into me. And I’m glad it did.
November 29, 2025 at 5:37 PM
In the summer of 1987, I spent time in the California’s eastern high desert. The whole time I was rocking U2‘s Joshua Tree in my Aiwa tape deck.
I now realize that the combination of that tape in that place burned something into me. And I’m glad it did.
I now realize that the combination of that tape in that place burned something into me. And I’m glad it did.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:14 PM
A nice summary from Jordan Mechner (@jmechner.bsky.social) breaking down the various ports of Prince of Persia.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:32 AM
A nice summary from Jordan Mechner (@jmechner.bsky.social) breaking down the various ports of Prince of Persia.
www.jordanmechner.com/en/latest-ne...
www.jordanmechner.com/en/latest-ne...
I had a good day tweaking my various eXo installations (www.retro-exo.com), then setup C64 Dreams (www.zombs-lair.com/c64-dreams), and finally dived into Amiga Game Selector (www.amigagameselector.co.uk).
What incredible demonstrations of dedication and sophistication! What an impressive community.
What incredible demonstrations of dedication and sophistication! What an impressive community.
Retro eXo
www.retro-exo.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:04 AM
I had a good day tweaking my various eXo installations (www.retro-exo.com), then setup C64 Dreams (www.zombs-lair.com/c64-dreams), and finally dived into Amiga Game Selector (www.amigagameselector.co.uk).
What incredible demonstrations of dedication and sophistication! What an impressive community.
What incredible demonstrations of dedication and sophistication! What an impressive community.
It feels so good to finally have an IBM 5170 in my collection! I waited a long time until a seller within driving distance offered one at a reasonable price.
It’s CGA, not EGA, but you can’t have everything.
It’s CGA, not EGA, but you can’t have everything.
November 12, 2025 at 9:56 PM
It feels so good to finally have an IBM 5170 in my collection! I waited a long time until a seller within driving distance offered one at a reasonable price.
It’s CGA, not EGA, but you can’t have everything.
It’s CGA, not EGA, but you can’t have everything.
One of my first assignments with the Amiga 1000 is figure out what’s up with this coiled up bodge wire to nowhere.
November 10, 2025 at 2:50 AM
One of my first assignments with the Amiga 1000 is figure out what’s up with this coiled up bodge wire to nowhere.
My first time seeing the Amiga 1000’s case signatures.
November 10, 2025 at 2:41 AM
My first time seeing the Amiga 1000’s case signatures.
Performed minor surgery this morning on this MacBook Air 2020 (Intel), trying to improve its thermal performance.
Followed the recommendations at fcracer.com/macbook-air-...
Thanks @[email protected] for the suggestion!
Followed the recommendations at fcracer.com/macbook-air-...
Thanks @[email protected] for the suggestion!
November 8, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Performed minor surgery this morning on this MacBook Air 2020 (Intel), trying to improve its thermal performance.
Followed the recommendations at fcracer.com/macbook-air-...
Thanks @[email protected] for the suggestion!
Followed the recommendations at fcracer.com/macbook-air-...
Thanks @[email protected] for the suggestion!
Poking around inside my wife’s MacBook Air 2020 (Intel) to see why it’s running so hot. Even before a wipe down, it looks good and fan is not obstructed.
I’m going back to my first assumption that macOS Sequoia was not a good upgrade for this little machine.
I’m going back to my first assumption that macOS Sequoia was not a good upgrade for this little machine.
November 2, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Poking around inside my wife’s MacBook Air 2020 (Intel) to see why it’s running so hot. Even before a wipe down, it looks good and fan is not obstructed.
I’m going back to my first assumption that macOS Sequoia was not a good upgrade for this little machine.
I’m going back to my first assumption that macOS Sequoia was not a good upgrade for this little machine.
Every once in awhile you get lucky and find a good deal. This makes up for my mistake when I passed on a reasonably priced Amiga 1000 years ago.
Now I need to get even luckier and find a keyboard.
Now I need to get even luckier and find a keyboard.
October 26, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Every once in awhile you get lucky and find a good deal. This makes up for my mistake when I passed on a reasonably priced Amiga 1000 years ago.
Now I need to get even luckier and find a keyboard.
Now I need to get even luckier and find a keyboard.
Getting ready to setup the new Raspberry Pi 500+ as my retro computer emulation station.
October 4, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Getting ready to setup the new Raspberry Pi 500+ as my retro computer emulation station.
I’m enjoying reading @christopherdrum.bsky.social deep dive into vintage productivity software at stonetools.ghost.io
Stone Tools
Exploring retro productivity software from the 8/16-bit era. No games, just work.
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October 4, 2025 at 3:43 PM
I’m enjoying reading @christopherdrum.bsky.social deep dive into vintage productivity software at stonetools.ghost.io
I think I finally figured out why the floppy was not working. I have two dead oscillators. The 24MHz crystal is dead, and it feeds the 82077AA floppy controller.
I also discovered the 14.1818MHz crystal is dead too. I can’t find that exact frequency, so I hope a 14.31818MHz replacement will do.
I also discovered the 14.1818MHz crystal is dead too. I can’t find that exact frequency, so I hope a 14.31818MHz replacement will do.
September 14, 2025 at 11:07 PM
I think I finally figured out why the floppy was not working. I have two dead oscillators. The 24MHz crystal is dead, and it feeds the 82077AA floppy controller.
I also discovered the 14.1818MHz crystal is dead too. I can’t find that exact frequency, so I hope a 14.31818MHz replacement will do.
I also discovered the 14.1818MHz crystal is dead too. I can’t find that exact frequency, so I hope a 14.31818MHz replacement will do.
I tempted fate and bought a Bondi Blue iMac G3 from eBay. The plastic needed to be snapped back into position and some clips were broken. Amazingly, the fragile inner bezel looks to be in good shape from the outside. Sadly, it doesn’t start, so I’ll have to open it up and see what going on.
September 7, 2025 at 5:04 AM
I tempted fate and bought a Bondi Blue iMac G3 from eBay. The plastic needed to be snapped back into position and some clips were broken. Amazingly, the fragile inner bezel looks to be in good shape from the outside. Sadly, it doesn’t start, so I’ll have to open it up and see what going on.
Game changer…
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ITX Llama: A Brand New PC for 1990s DOS Games!
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August 23, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Game changer…
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When every PC had a lock, but you never really understood why.
August 21, 2025 at 8:52 PM
When every PC had a lock, but you never really understood why.
Oh no. This CD duplicator just showed up locally at a good price. I have no reason to be want one… yet…
August 15, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Oh no. This CD duplicator just showed up locally at a good price. I have no reason to be want one… yet…
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Ever wonder how hit CBS Show 'Whiz Kids' turns the stars into star hackers? Issue 1 of K-Power Magazine has the secret!
July 3, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Ever wonder how hit CBS Show 'Whiz Kids' turns the stars into star hackers? Issue 1 of K-Power Magazine has the secret!
I stopped by infinitemac.org for the first time in awhile, and I continue to be blown away by its features and finesse. It’s zero effort emulation with an unlimited software library.
Truly a technical work of art.
Truly a technical work of art.
June 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM
I stopped by infinitemac.org for the first time in awhile, and I continue to be blown away by its features and finesse. It’s zero effort emulation with an unlimited software library.
Truly a technical work of art.
Truly a technical work of art.