Andy McCall 🔥
@andymccall.co.uk
I'm a tech that's interested in 8 and 16 bit retro and neo-retro computers 🖥️ and retro-gaming 🎮. I dabble in electronics. I program in Java , C/C++ and Z80 and 6502 assembly.
I love dogs 🐕
I'm interested in world news and US politics.
I love dogs 🐕
I'm interested in world news and US politics.
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Postbox bollards outside the Post Office. Absolutely delightful.
#WorldBollardAssociation 📮
#WorldBollardAssociation 📮
November 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Postbox bollards outside the Post Office. Absolutely delightful.
#WorldBollardAssociation 📮
#WorldBollardAssociation 📮
Who is this Gerry Mander everyone is talking about!?!?
He's crazy popular. The Republicans want him in Texas and the Democrats want him in California. I bet he feels like a kid with divorced parents at thanks giving..
Poor bloke.
#politics
He's crazy popular. The Republicans want him in Texas and the Democrats want him in California. I bet he feels like a kid with divorced parents at thanks giving..
Poor bloke.
#politics
November 21, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Who is this Gerry Mander everyone is talking about!?!?
He's crazy popular. The Republicans want him in Texas and the Democrats want him in California. I bet he feels like a kid with divorced parents at thanks giving..
Poor bloke.
#politics
He's crazy popular. The Republicans want him in Texas and the Democrats want him in California. I bet he feels like a kid with divorced parents at thanks giving..
Poor bloke.
#politics
I made a totally crazy theory of reality using AI.
This paper explores the T-Symmetric Cosmological Model - observed acceleration is a perceptual effect arising from observers existing within a physically contracting branch of a time-symmetric universe.
drive.google.com/file/d/1Kfye...
#physics
This paper explores the T-Symmetric Cosmological Model - observed acceleration is a perceptual effect arising from observers existing within a physically contracting branch of a time-symmetric universe.
drive.google.com/file/d/1Kfye...
#physics
The T-Symmetric Cosmological Model Accelerated Expansion as a Perceptual Effect of Time Reversal.pdf
drive.google.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:14 PM
I made a totally crazy theory of reality using AI.
This paper explores the T-Symmetric Cosmological Model - observed acceleration is a perceptual effect arising from observers existing within a physically contracting branch of a time-symmetric universe.
drive.google.com/file/d/1Kfye...
#physics
This paper explores the T-Symmetric Cosmological Model - observed acceleration is a perceptual effect arising from observers existing within a physically contracting branch of a time-symmetric universe.
drive.google.com/file/d/1Kfye...
#physics
Confession time: I've never played Final Fantasy VII past the village, although I often claim it's a masterpiece.
In my defence, I have read a lot about it, and I have tried to play it a number of times on the PS, PSP, PC and on emulation.
In my defence, I have read a lot about it, and I have tried to play it a number of times on the PS, PSP, PC and on emulation.
November 9, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Confession time: I've never played Final Fantasy VII past the village, although I often claim it's a masterpiece.
In my defence, I have read a lot about it, and I have tried to play it a number of times on the PS, PSP, PC and on emulation.
In my defence, I have read a lot about it, and I have tried to play it a number of times on the PS, PSP, PC and on emulation.
Slackware Linux 7 CD set acquired! That's two I've got now, 3.4 and 7.0. If anyone know where I can get any others please tell me!
#slackware #linux #retrocomputing #retro
#slackware #linux #retrocomputing #retro
November 7, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Slackware Linux 7 CD set acquired! That's two I've got now, 3.4 and 7.0. If anyone know where I can get any others please tell me!
#slackware #linux #retrocomputing #retro
#slackware #linux #retrocomputing #retro
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Look what the nice folks at the PRGE Intellivision booth gave me! Thanks Mark!
October 20, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Look what the nice folks at the PRGE Intellivision booth gave me! Thanks Mark!
I MANAGED TO SOURCE MY FIRST LINUX DISTRO!!!
I've been looking for this for so long! I'm going to be installing it on my 486DX4-100 retro build
I'm trying to build a full set of these, so if you have any other versions you want to part with please let me know!
#slackware #linux #retro
I've been looking for this for so long! I'm going to be installing it on my 486DX4-100 retro build
I'm trying to build a full set of these, so if you have any other versions you want to part with please let me know!
#slackware #linux #retro
October 20, 2025 at 4:23 PM
I MANAGED TO SOURCE MY FIRST LINUX DISTRO!!!
I've been looking for this for so long! I'm going to be installing it on my 486DX4-100 retro build
I'm trying to build a full set of these, so if you have any other versions you want to part with please let me know!
#slackware #linux #retro
I've been looking for this for so long! I'm going to be installing it on my 486DX4-100 retro build
I'm trying to build a full set of these, so if you have any other versions you want to part with please let me know!
#slackware #linux #retro
I've got a new amateur radio license call sign! I'm no longer 2E0MLL, instead I'm:
M8MLL
I've changed as part of the Ofcom recommendation to 2*0 license holders.
I lose my M6CLL call sign as part of this. I should really sit my full license but I don't have the time to study for it right now.
M8MLL
I've changed as part of the Ofcom recommendation to 2*0 license holders.
I lose my M6CLL call sign as part of this. I should really sit my full license but I don't have the time to study for it right now.
October 20, 2025 at 1:09 PM
I've got a new amateur radio license call sign! I'm no longer 2E0MLL, instead I'm:
M8MLL
I've changed as part of the Ofcom recommendation to 2*0 license holders.
I lose my M6CLL call sign as part of this. I should really sit my full license but I don't have the time to study for it right now.
M8MLL
I've changed as part of the Ofcom recommendation to 2*0 license holders.
I lose my M6CLL call sign as part of this. I should really sit my full license but I don't have the time to study for it right now.
October 19, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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I keep trying to tell people about #FujiNet.
That it is a WiFi adapter for your favorite #Atari8bit, #Apple2, #ColecoAdam, #TRS80CoCo, #Commodore, #Atari2600, #AtariLynx, and #MSDOS machines, with more to come.
But word isn't getting out.
Can u help?
fujinet.online
That it is a WiFi adapter for your favorite #Atari8bit, #Apple2, #ColecoAdam, #TRS80CoCo, #Commodore, #Atari2600, #AtariLynx, and #MSDOS machines, with more to come.
But word isn't getting out.
Can u help?
fujinet.online
FujiNet - The Future of Retro Computing
The Future of Retro Computing
fujinet.online
October 18, 2025 at 7:17 PM
I keep trying to tell people about #FujiNet.
That it is a WiFi adapter for your favorite #Atari8bit, #Apple2, #ColecoAdam, #TRS80CoCo, #Commodore, #Atari2600, #AtariLynx, and #MSDOS machines, with more to come.
But word isn't getting out.
Can u help?
fujinet.online
That it is a WiFi adapter for your favorite #Atari8bit, #Apple2, #ColecoAdam, #TRS80CoCo, #Commodore, #Atari2600, #AtariLynx, and #MSDOS machines, with more to come.
But word isn't getting out.
Can u help?
fujinet.online
In attempt to finish my Pac-Man clone I've been researching sprite collision and bounding in #Z80 #assembly on the #AgonLight2 and I've finally managed to get it working.
I can now move this code into the main game and maybe start looking at getting some actual game play working 😀
#retrogamedev
I can now move this code into the main game and maybe start looking at getting some actual game play working 😀
#retrogamedev
October 18, 2025 at 12:14 PM
In attempt to finish my Pac-Man clone I've been researching sprite collision and bounding in #Z80 #assembly on the #AgonLight2 and I've finally managed to get it working.
I can now move this code into the main game and maybe start looking at getting some actual game play working 😀
#retrogamedev
I can now move this code into the main game and maybe start looking at getting some actual game play working 😀
#retrogamedev
October 14, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Reposted by Andy McCall 🔥
The Green surge is breaking limits! 😲
Together, we can make hope normal again! 💚
Together, we can make hope normal again! 💚
October 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The Green surge is breaking limits! 😲
Together, we can make hope normal again! 💚
Together, we can make hope normal again! 💚
Reposted by Andy McCall 🔥
Righto, finished off all the graphics primitives and clipping, for now. Still using 8-way symmetry for the circles, not the 4-way symmetry mentioned yesterday in a different thread. There's always room for improvement yet I'm happy with it as it stands. Next, need to Z-sort the objects in the scene.
October 12, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Righto, finished off all the graphics primitives and clipping, for now. Still using 8-way symmetry for the circles, not the 4-way symmetry mentioned yesterday in a different thread. There's always room for improvement yet I'm happy with it as it stands. Next, need to Z-sort the objects in the scene.
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Author and illustrator, Nikkolas Smith, draws 'Portland Frog'
October 12, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Author and illustrator, Nikkolas Smith, draws 'Portland Frog'
I'd like to share one of my favorite movies!
🎬 The Road (2009)
🎥 Director: John Hillcoat
Plot: In a dangerous post-apocalyptic world, an ailing father defends his son as they slowly travel to the sea.
⭐ My ranking: #62/100
⭐ IMDb ranking: 7.200000/10
🔗 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0898367/
🎬 The Road (2009)
🎥 Director: John Hillcoat
Plot: In a dangerous post-apocalyptic world, an ailing father defends his son as they slowly travel to the sea.
⭐ My ranking: #62/100
⭐ IMDb ranking: 7.200000/10
🔗 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0898367/
October 10, 2025 at 8:41 PM
I'd like to share one of my favorite movies!
🎬 The Road (2009)
🎥 Director: John Hillcoat
Plot: In a dangerous post-apocalyptic world, an ailing father defends his son as they slowly travel to the sea.
⭐ My ranking: #62/100
⭐ IMDb ranking: 7.200000/10
🔗 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0898367/
🎬 The Road (2009)
🎥 Director: John Hillcoat
Plot: In a dangerous post-apocalyptic world, an ailing father defends his son as they slowly travel to the sea.
⭐ My ranking: #62/100
⭐ IMDb ranking: 7.200000/10
🔗 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0898367/
I just backed Our Fusion Retro Books 2026 Annuals - 4 in total! on @kickstarter.com
www.kickstarter.com/projects/zza...
#crash #zxspectrum #zxnext #retrocomputing
www.kickstarter.com/projects/zza...
#crash #zxspectrum #zxnext #retrocomputing
Our Fusion Retro Books 2026 Annuals - 4 in total!
Another year - some more XMAS Annuals to read!
www.kickstarter.com
October 8, 2025 at 9:39 AM
I just backed Our Fusion Retro Books 2026 Annuals - 4 in total! on @kickstarter.com
www.kickstarter.com/projects/zza...
#crash #zxspectrum #zxnext #retrocomputing
www.kickstarter.com/projects/zza...
#crash #zxspectrum #zxnext #retrocomputing
Over the weekend I got my Hayes Optima 28.8k modem's motherboard swapped out with a WiFi Retromodem from Tindie.
The board simulates a proper dial up connection, and all the LED's match up perfectly too. It's such a tidy setup.
Next up is getting FidoNet and QWK working.
#retrocomputing #modem
The board simulates a proper dial up connection, and all the LED's match up perfectly too. It's such a tidy setup.
Next up is getting FidoNet and QWK working.
#retrocomputing #modem
October 6, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Over the weekend I got my Hayes Optima 28.8k modem's motherboard swapped out with a WiFi Retromodem from Tindie.
The board simulates a proper dial up connection, and all the LED's match up perfectly too. It's such a tidy setup.
Next up is getting FidoNet and QWK working.
#retrocomputing #modem
The board simulates a proper dial up connection, and all the LED's match up perfectly too. It's such a tidy setup.
Next up is getting FidoNet and QWK working.
#retrocomputing #modem
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I just put out a very specialized tutorial for changing FPGA core on the F256K2 that will serve a specific tranche of the population, but I won't mind if you're curious to check out how easy it is to make this retro computer act differently at the flip of some dip switches
[F256K2] Updating your cores
https://c256foenix.com/ - Foenix Retro System web page
Foenix Wiki: https://wiki.f256foenix.com/index.php?title=Main_Page
FPGA releases: https://wiki.f256foenix.com/index.php?title=FPGA_Releases
Flash firmwares: https://github.com/FoenixRetro/f256-firmware
Balena Etcher: https://etcher.balena.io/
youtu.be
October 3, 2025 at 11:18 PM
I just put out a very specialized tutorial for changing FPGA core on the F256K2 that will serve a specific tranche of the population, but I won't mind if you're curious to check out how easy it is to make this retro computer act differently at the flip of some dip switches
I made something. An application that curates your top 100 movies, and posts things to BlueSky and Mastodon. It's very raw, but it works.
I'm thinking of re-writing it to handle favourite lists of lots of things - books, games, music, movies. etc. etc.
I'm thinking of re-writing it to handle favourite lists of lots of things - books, games, music, movies. etc. etc.
September 29, 2025 at 5:46 PM
I made something. An application that curates your top 100 movies, and posts things to BlueSky and Mastodon. It's very raw, but it works.
I'm thinking of re-writing it to handle favourite lists of lots of things - books, games, music, movies. etc. etc.
I'm thinking of re-writing it to handle favourite lists of lots of things - books, games, music, movies. etc. etc.
Reposted by Andy McCall 🔥
It is still very much a work in progress, and is only for preview - I will not be accepting any pull requests or issues at this point. Enjoy!
GitHub - breakintoprogram/next-3D: A 3D library for the ZX Spectrum Next
A 3D library for the ZX Spectrum Next. Contribute to breakintoprogram/next-3D development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
September 29, 2025 at 11:18 AM
It is still very much a work in progress, and is only for preview - I will not be accepting any pull requests or issues at this point. Enjoy!
Reposted by Andy McCall 🔥
New Guide: How to setup OpenMW for modern Morrowind on Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck
#Morrowind #OpenMW #Linux #SteamDeck #SteamOS
#Morrowind #OpenMW #Linux #SteamDeck #SteamOS
How to setup OpenMW for modern Morrowind on Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck
OpenMW is the best way to play Morrowind on modern systems, so here's your full guide to getting it installed on Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck.
www.gamingonlinux.com
September 29, 2025 at 5:20 PM
New Guide: How to setup OpenMW for modern Morrowind on Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck
#Morrowind #OpenMW #Linux #SteamDeck #SteamOS
#Morrowind #OpenMW #Linux #SteamDeck #SteamOS
I'm playing #Uncharted Drakes Fortune Remastered for the #PS4.
I kind a feel bad for all the henchmen's families. I can imagine little Juanita sitting with her Mama, crying at dinner while baby Carlos innocently asks when Pa-pi is coming home...
I bet they get no compensation either.
#gaming
I kind a feel bad for all the henchmen's families. I can imagine little Juanita sitting with her Mama, crying at dinner while baby Carlos innocently asks when Pa-pi is coming home...
I bet they get no compensation either.
#gaming
September 28, 2025 at 12:50 PM
I'm playing #Uncharted Drakes Fortune Remastered for the #PS4.
I kind a feel bad for all the henchmen's families. I can imagine little Juanita sitting with her Mama, crying at dinner while baby Carlos innocently asks when Pa-pi is coming home...
I bet they get no compensation either.
#gaming
I kind a feel bad for all the henchmen's families. I can imagine little Juanita sitting with her Mama, crying at dinner while baby Carlos innocently asks when Pa-pi is coming home...
I bet they get no compensation either.
#gaming
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Can I ask for this to be shared please? So anyone who needs it can enjoy the content too. Thank you.
#retrogaming
retroarcadememories.wordpress.com
#retrogaming
retroarcadememories.wordpress.com
RAM Retro Arcade Memories
RAM Retro Arcade Memories. Video games reviews and articles from the classic age to present.
retroarcadememories.wordpress.com
September 27, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Can I ask for this to be shared please? So anyone who needs it can enjoy the content too. Thank you.
#retrogaming
retroarcadememories.wordpress.com
#retrogaming
retroarcadememories.wordpress.com
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Live Now! In-Person Demo & Q&A of the New A6000 with Guest Manuel Jesus From The Apollo Team! #commodore #commodoreamiga #amiga #retrogaming #AmigaBill LINK: twitch.tv/amigabill
September 21, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Live Now! In-Person Demo & Q&A of the New A6000 with Guest Manuel Jesus From The Apollo Team! #commodore #commodoreamiga #amiga #retrogaming #AmigaBill LINK: twitch.tv/amigabill