CrAIg Walls
@habuma.com
Java Champion / Alexa Champion / Author of “Spring AI in Action”, “Spring in Action” & “Build Talking Apps for Alexa”/ Disney Parks Fanatic/ tabletop games player.
https://www.habuma.com
https://www.habuma.com
Finally, the hero takes the stage and welcomes us back to 1982. But the story doesn’t end here…
January 5, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Finally, the hero takes the stage and welcomes us back to 1982. But the story doesn’t end here…
A peek (or should I say PEEK) inside shows that we can expect program listings for doing fun programming experiments.
January 5, 2026 at 7:22 PM
A peek (or should I say PEEK) inside shows that we can expect program listings for doing fun programming experiments.
The nostalgic journey includes a user’s guide, quite similar to the original book that came with a C64.
January 5, 2026 at 7:22 PM
The nostalgic journey includes a user’s guide, quite similar to the original book that came with a C64.
A look from behind with more familiar ports, but also some modern ports to the left.
January 5, 2026 at 7:22 PM
A look from behind with more familiar ports, but also some modern ports to the left.
A side pose reveals a few familiar ports for joysticks, the power switch (which is multi-function), and the power port.
January 5, 2026 at 7:22 PM
A side pose reveals a few familiar ports for joysticks, the power switch (which is multi-function), and the power port.
And now the hero of this story: The Commodore 64 Ultimate, beige edition, in all of its glory.
January 5, 2026 at 7:22 PM
And now the hero of this story: The Commodore 64 Ultimate, beige edition, in all of its glory.
The power cable along with some adapters for different countries. Important, but not terribly exciting except that it’s much more compact than the brick that came with the original C64.
January 5, 2026 at 7:22 PM
The power cable along with some adapters for different countries. Important, but not terribly exciting except that it’s much more compact than the brick that came with the original C64.
Ah, but that cassette isn’t a cassette at all! It’s a cleverly disguised USB drive, presumably carrying all sorts of fun.
January 5, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Ah, but that cassette isn’t a cassette at all! It’s a cleverly disguised USB drive, presumably carrying all sorts of fun.
To the right is a smaller box that contains…Stickers! And what appears to be a cassette called “The Very Second” (namesake, “The Very First” from the old days), another box with the power cable, and a Commodore branded HDMI cable.
January 5, 2026 at 7:22 PM
To the right is a smaller box that contains…Stickers! And what appears to be a cassette called “The Very Second” (namesake, “The Very First” from the old days), another box with the power cable, and a Commodore branded HDMI cable.
Upon opening the box we are welcomed to our digital oasis.
January 5, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Upon opening the box we are welcomed to our digital oasis.
The bottom of the box reveals that this is old *and* new.
January 5, 2026 at 7:22 PM
The bottom of the box reveals that this is old *and* new.
The bread bin, unboxed. A story of geeky nostalgia in 12 photos…
The box inside the box. Smaller than the original C64 box, but dripping with retro styling.
The box inside the box. Smaller than the original C64 box, but dripping with retro styling.
January 5, 2026 at 7:22 PM
The bread bin, unboxed. A story of geeky nostalgia in 12 photos…
The box inside the box. Smaller than the original C64 box, but dripping with retro styling.
The box inside the box. Smaller than the original C64 box, but dripping with retro styling.
It. Has. Arrived.
(More unboxed pics later.)
(More unboxed pics later.)
January 5, 2026 at 6:38 PM
It. Has. Arrived.
(More unboxed pics later.)
(More unboxed pics later.)
Rainy day in Disneyland. Still better than a sunny day anywhere else.
December 24, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Rainy day in Disneyland. Still better than a sunny day anywhere else.
This just arrived!
You can get yours at www.manning.com/books/spring...
To celebrate, take 50% off any format with the code PBWalls10! (Through 11/27)
You can get yours at www.manning.com/books/spring...
To celebrate, take 50% off any format with the code PBWalls10! (Through 11/27)
November 13, 2025 at 5:39 PM
This just arrived!
You can get yours at www.manning.com/books/spring...
To celebrate, take 50% off any format with the code PBWalls10! (Through 11/27)
You can get yours at www.manning.com/books/spring...
To celebrate, take 50% off any format with the code PBWalls10! (Through 11/27)
Finally received this follow up game to “Compile: Main 1” today.
If you like card games and AI, this is a game for you.
If you just like AI, then checkout my book: www.manning.com/books/spring...
If you like card games and AI, this is a game for you.
If you just like AI, then checkout my book: www.manning.com/books/spring...
November 11, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Finally received this follow up game to “Compile: Main 1” today.
If you like card games and AI, this is a game for you.
If you just like AI, then checkout my book: www.manning.com/books/spring...
If you like card games and AI, this is a game for you.
If you just like AI, then checkout my book: www.manning.com/books/spring...
I’m a huge fan of the Haunted Mansion in Disneyland and Disney World. As such, I decorate my yard with Haunted Mansion stuff at Halloween.
Enjoy this brief video of this year’s haunt.
I’ve got even bigger ideas for next year.
Enjoy this brief video of this year’s haunt.
I’ve got even bigger ideas for next year.
November 1, 2025 at 2:15 AM
I’m a huge fan of the Haunted Mansion in Disneyland and Disney World. As such, I decorate my yard with Haunted Mansion stuff at Halloween.
Enjoy this brief video of this year’s haunt.
I’ve got even bigger ideas for next year.
Enjoy this brief video of this year’s haunt.
I’ve got even bigger ideas for next year.
Wise words from a cookie
September 30, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Wise words from a cookie
Just got a 3D printer a few weeks ago. First project: a multi piece “Bones”, the caretaker’s dog from the Haunted Mansion (still being glued together). Last night I printed the plaque above the tunnel as you enter Disneyland.
September 20, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Just got a 3D printer a few weeks ago. First project: a multi piece “Bones”, the caretaker’s dog from the Haunted Mansion (still being glued together). Last night I printed the plaque above the tunnel as you enter Disneyland.
Got a moment to play Point Galaxy—the newest entry in Flatout Games’ Point games (Point Salad, Point City, and now Point Galaxy)—a couple of nights ago. Quite fun. A bit more complex than Point Salad, but we picked it up fine after a few turns. Can recommend.
Cc: @dhinojosa.bsky.social
Cc: @dhinojosa.bsky.social
September 7, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Got a moment to play Point Galaxy—the newest entry in Flatout Games’ Point games (Point Salad, Point City, and now Point Galaxy)—a couple of nights ago. Quite fun. A bit more complex than Point Salad, but we picked it up fine after a few turns. Can recommend.
Cc: @dhinojosa.bsky.social
Cc: @dhinojosa.bsky.social
Who among us had this book, a C64, and would spend days of their youth typing “POKE” followed by some numbers to see what would happen?
August 16, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Who among us had this book, a C64, and would spend days of their youth typing “POKE” followed by some numbers to see what would happen?
Then try:
POKE 646, 6
POKE 53281, 3
POKE 53280, 6
Of course, the screen won't change colors, but it will at least tell you that it changed the colors. But if you really need to see it, then type:
Render an image of what it looks like now. The text is not quite right, but the colors are spot on.
POKE 646, 6
POKE 53281, 3
POKE 53280, 6
Of course, the screen won't change colors, but it will at least tell you that it changed the colors. But if you really need to see it, then type:
Render an image of what it looks like now. The text is not quite right, but the colors are spot on.
July 30, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Then try:
POKE 646, 6
POKE 53281, 3
POKE 53280, 6
Of course, the screen won't change colors, but it will at least tell you that it changed the colors. But if you really need to see it, then type:
Render an image of what it looks like now. The text is not quite right, but the colors are spot on.
POKE 646, 6
POKE 53281, 3
POKE 53280, 6
Of course, the screen won't change colors, but it will at least tell you that it changed the colors. But if you really need to see it, then type:
Render an image of what it looks like now. The text is not quite right, but the colors are spot on.
Finally went to the mailbox after my trip out of town, so who knows how long this has been there, but…
Look what I just pulled from the mailbox!
(Now I just need to order that C64 Ultra.)
Look what I just pulled from the mailbox!
(Now I just need to order that C64 Ultra.)
July 29, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Finally went to the mailbox after my trip out of town, so who knows how long this has been there, but…
Look what I just pulled from the mailbox!
(Now I just need to order that C64 Ultra.)
Look what I just pulled from the mailbox!
(Now I just need to order that C64 Ultra.)
Ever write some example code that you find yourself actually using over and over?
My board game rules chat (github.com/habuma/sprin...), built with Spring AI and HTMX, keeps proving itself useful as I learn new games and need clarification (and don't really want to keep re-reading the rules).
My board game rules chat (github.com/habuma/sprin...), built with Spring AI and HTMX, keeps proving itself useful as I learn new games and need clarification (and don't really want to keep re-reading the rules).
July 24, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Ever write some example code that you find yourself actually using over and over?
My board game rules chat (github.com/habuma/sprin...), built with Spring AI and HTMX, keeps proving itself useful as I learn new games and need clarification (and don't really want to keep re-reading the rules).
My board game rules chat (github.com/habuma/sprin...), built with Spring AI and HTMX, keeps proving itself useful as I learn new games and need clarification (and don't really want to keep re-reading the rules).