HereBeDragons
@heredragons.be
Also known as @herebedragons3 on the other site. Collector of all things Dragon - and much else beyond. Occasional fixer of computers, more commonly a breaker of them. See also https://retrofest.uk/ and @shortcircuit.org.uk for exciting events info!
I think developing the firmware will be even more rewarding when you can picture the beautiful case in which you're going to put it ...
January 12, 2026 at 9:03 AM
I think developing the firmware will be even more rewarding when you can picture the beautiful case in which you're going to put it ...
I spy a Dragon! 🐉🏴
January 9, 2026 at 11:41 PM
I spy a Dragon! 🐉🏴
We were mere children! And I'm now kinda glad I was too lazy to come to Ely to deliver it now 😄
January 9, 2026 at 9:04 PM
We were mere children! And I'm now kinda glad I was too lazy to come to Ely to deliver it now 😄
Yes! It's one of the demo apps that comes with NeXTStep.
January 9, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Yes! It's one of the demo apps that comes with NeXTStep.
I don't recommend turning up the volume too loud for this!
December 24, 2025 at 6:43 PM
I don't recommend turning up the volume too loud for this!
Obviously, it doesn't need all three drives (I was just showing off), but you do need 'drive 1' as it also contains the floppy controller. The additional drives are just using a Shugart interface. But the drive with controller is pretty rare, so be warned!
December 21, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Obviously, it doesn't need all three drives (I was just showing off), but you do need 'drive 1' as it also contains the floppy controller. The additional drives are just using a Shugart interface. But the drive with controller is pretty rare, so be warned!
Based on nothing more than a gut feeling, I reckon it's on of those standalone word processors like the AES / Lanier 103 - the large keyboard and sheer heft of the machine are my clues.
December 21, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Based on nothing more than a gut feeling, I reckon it's on of those standalone word processors like the AES / Lanier 103 - the large keyboard and sheer heft of the machine are my clues.
It's a Lear-Siegler ADM-3a, which date back to 1976 (although this is quite a late one). Came out just before the VT100. Gorgeous isn't it? Looks just like how a terminal from that era should!
December 19, 2025 at 11:03 AM
It's a Lear-Siegler ADM-3a, which date back to 1976 (although this is quite a late one). Came out just before the VT100. Gorgeous isn't it? Looks just like how a terminal from that era should!
Well, mine aren't! I refer you to this post ... bsky.app/profile/here...
Day 97 - #retrorandom - Every time I see this picture, I get the cold sweats. It's the inside of a Cefucom, and it's the most confusing and complicated machine I've ever seen, not just because it's got two Z80 CPUs, tons of IO and wires everywhere ... 1/3
December 18, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Well, mine aren't! I refer you to this post ... bsky.app/profile/here...
It actually exists, and here it is on Wikipedia. I would soooo love one of these! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CP-450
CP-450 - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
December 15, 2025 at 5:45 PM
It actually exists, and here it is on Wikipedia. I would soooo love one of these! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CP-450
<googles> ... oh wow, you are absolutely right! That's mad! Learn something new every day ...
December 14, 2025 at 6:17 PM
<googles> ... oh wow, you are absolutely right! That's mad! Learn something new every day ...
All the best people started on the ZX81! I loved the BSD based SunOS, it's great to have it running again ...
December 14, 2025 at 5:28 PM
All the best people started on the ZX81! I loved the BSD based SunOS, it's great to have it running again ...