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BarelyFunctional
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I like 8 bits better than 64 bits, that's just too many bits!

I build and "fix" (older/homebrew) computers.
They're sometimes fixed! (I hope.)
I got a few goodies from the System Source Swapmeet. Met up with a few cool dudes and dapper-looking fellas.
November 9, 2025 at 4:55 AM
November 5, 2025 at 6:59 PM
I was told that the Canadian budget was coming up and that (i think) if it doesn't get approved the Canadian parliament gets a vote of no confidence and it inspired me to make this meme of a tim hortons on fire.
November 5, 2025 at 6:15 PM
I don't think Republicans were any self-aware with this ad.

"Following this election Virginia will be controlled by one party."

Yeah, no shit, look whos talking.

Most brainless people I've ever met.
November 1, 2025 at 8:57 AM
They have Fallout sodas for sale at Costco!
October 29, 2025 at 7:35 PM
(older photo) I'm working on a test section of the BackPack that alternatively could also be used as a standalone unit if I planned it to be.

This is for the SAA1099 Sound chip. It has two sound channels that I'll feed into the single mono channel on the TI994/A, along with the Speech Synth soon.
October 26, 2025 at 2:09 AM
damn you sony...
October 24, 2025 at 4:33 AM
I think you're blocked from the Fallout Charity account for being a complete dick.

Most of your posts make you look like a complete snob.
October 23, 2025 at 9:52 PM
MSNBC I don't think normal peope have the equipment to make a nuke..
October 10, 2025 at 10:44 PM
my new laptop background that a friend gave me
October 10, 2025 at 10:38 PM
I should get around to fixing this
Heathkit, but I can't replace the 74 series PROM that acts as some logic. At least I think thats whats not letting the CPU board not work.
September 26, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Anyone want a cursed TI994A To AT keyboard conversation kit?

God this is so cursed.
September 19, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Sad that I can't make it to VCF Midwest, But I'll definitely be at VCF East 2026!

Also, I got an Intellivision with games!

(And I need to fix it)
September 12, 2025 at 7:02 PM
It's a mess, but-

No that's it, it's just a mess.

I do not know how to use hierarchy pages.
September 10, 2025 at 12:29 AM
So... when will it arrive?...
September 5, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Let's post our Workstations/Workshops.

I haven't cleaned up too much as I've been trying to find more bins and storage to keep things more sorted out.
September 2, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Things are slowly coming along, Need to add a lot of logic soon as it's based on several designs...
August 31, 2025 at 1:35 AM
I hopefully won't have to do this again, but share this around, Don't do business with Jaindl Farms or any Jaidl company, the current owner is a total Nepo baby, and constantly fucks over the local area. And from what I hear from people, he's also a complete and total dick to the locals.
August 22, 2025 at 12:53 AM
I tried to make some premade lunches. Salmon with Rice, Mushroom and Potatoes.
August 21, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Here is the BackPack so far.
August 17, 2025 at 5:45 AM
August 13, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Relays and Switches :D
August 7, 2025 at 7:01 PM
This is probably the MOST pretentious video I've seen about Linux.

To sum up his video:

He insults you if you use Ubuntu, something that has happened to me before. (Yes I used Ubuntu, grow up)

If you like Linux, that's fine, It's good, but to do something like this and then insult others, FU.
July 30, 2025 at 12:45 AM
I got a fever, and the only prescription is more Perfboard.

Yeah, I may have overestimated... Not the best with numbers heh.

But here is the prototyping board for my TI99-4/A PEB-like peripheral.

The Backpack!
July 22, 2025 at 9:46 PM
I'll establish my presence on here with a meme.

Howdy y'all! I'm BarelyFunctional, (This can be interpreted as a name and statement) A retro computer nerd who also like making homebrews and peripherals!

Good to meet you!
July 22, 2025 at 12:46 PM