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The Cave (Neil)

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Hello Cave Dwellers this is The Cave, a vintage Computer, Console and gaming channel and museum in Stroud, UK. Watch videos at https://youtube.com/@TheRetroCollective Book Tickets at https://retrocollective.co.uk

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The Cave (Neil) @visitthecave.bsky.social · 1d

Catch the latest on our Pump House to retro repair shop restoration series now at youtu.be/ZyBQRwNgzvk?...

#retro #tech #renovation #trashtotreasure

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The Cave (Neil) @visitthecave.bsky.social · 2d

We believe he lives in the houses behind the pump house, he’s well looked after but likes to visit

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The Cave (Neil) @visitthecave.bsky.social · 2d

CPC (car park cat) is now officially a member of the team

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Multisystem @multisystemfpga.bsky.social · 9d

We have not forgotten about the #ARCADE
New #MiSTerFPGA product incoming #MMS2JAMMA

All-in-one FPGA JAMMA based Arcade system.

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The Cave (Neil) @visitthecave.bsky.social · 9d

That’s right, it won’t do anything until you setup and insert the SD Card - see the manual for help

The Cave (Neil) @visitthecave.bsky.social · 10d

Oh no this is perfect as it is 😌

The Cave (Neil) @visitthecave.bsky.social · 10d

My new workbench is an old school science lab desk.
I think I can make out a love heart here and apparently “ANA is fit”

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The Cave (Neil) @visitthecave.bsky.social · 12d

Oh I already have to “Gabby cat” clothes with her every day 🤪

The Cave (Neil) @visitthecave.bsky.social · 13d

Today I went to Peppa Pig World. I bought a sausage roll from Daddy Pig’s Cafe and don’t regret a thing.

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The Cave (Neil) @visitthecave.bsky.social · 15d

Great to see you all today, and find you on BlueSky!

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The Retro Asylum @theretroasylum.bsky.social · 15d

A few of the Retro Asylum team are at @visitthecave.bsky.social today!#retrogaming

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The Cave (Neil) @visitthecave.bsky.social · 19d

Stroud Man and Trevor have combined forces to become the ultimate weapon. Awooga!

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The Cave (Neil) @visitthecave.bsky.social · 20d

We manufactured these a couple of years back. We made enough for the museum and some extras which we sold in the shop but they are all gone now.

The Cave (Neil) @visitthecave.bsky.social · 20d

RGB into the SCART input on the telly

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The Cave (Neil) @visitthecave.bsky.social · 20d

No retrobriting on this one. I’ll have to find another to compare it to

The Cave (Neil) @visitthecave.bsky.social · 20d

This 1989 Sony TV was a £41 pickup on eBay. Ultimately I’d like to put it on a Sam Coupé but for now it’s serving the C64. Bargains are still out there.

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The Cave (Neil) @visitthecave.bsky.social · 21d

Yes I made a video about visiting them some years back, lovely place and people

The Cave (Neil) @visitthecave.bsky.social · 22d

Lovely to pop into the Robin Hood Amiga group in #Nottingham - A very friendly bunch that any Amigan in the area should get involved with!

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The Cave (Neil) @visitthecave.bsky.social · 23d

I’ve always had good long term and terrible short term memory. Gave up drinking nearly a year ago and I’d love to say I’d seen an improvement but what did I just walk upstairs for?

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The Cave (Neil) @visitthecave.bsky.social · 24d

Thanks! Possibly! I’ve continued tweaking the game and would like to finish it up. Jason will also be working on games in the DevDen. In the meantime you should check out @yawning-angel.bsky.social for lots of Amos goodness

The Cave (Neil) @visitthecave.bsky.social · 26d

New Video: youtu.be/SqiM457GHr8
It's the next installment of the Pump House Trash to Treasure!
Converting the 1930's building here at the mill into our dream workshop studio.

#diy #retro #restoration

Pump House Restoration - Trash to Treasure Pt3

YouTube video by The Retro Collective

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The Cave (Neil) @visitthecave.bsky.social · Sep 7

What’s it like to visit us?

cybergeekgirl.co.uk/review-a-jou...

Thank you to @cybergeekgirl.bsky.social for the wonderful write up, it was lovely to meet you.

Review: A Journey Through Computing History at the Retro Collective - Welcome To Cyber Geek Girl - The Official Blog by Lisa Ventura MBE

Cyber Geek Girl Twitter

cybergeekgirl.co.uk

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The Cave (Neil) @visitthecave.bsky.social · Sep 3

Reuniting orphaned boxes and media brings me more joy than it probably should.
This was a tricky CD to source but it’s now safely in the box. 📦

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Heber Ltd. @heber-limited.bsky.social · Sep 2

🎉🎺Multisystem2 announcement 🎺🎉
We've completed Level 1! Orders for Level 2 are already being processed for shipping. Those with orders 6501-7000 may now start getting excited!

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The Cave (Neil) @visitthecave.bsky.social · Sep 1

Yes and the first aid kit and eye wash kit