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Jon Jones

@jon-jones.bsky.social

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General lurker on social media. Partial to science, technology, trains, London tube & vintage/retro computers. (Z80 is my cat nip) Not worth following. Honestly: Don't follow me! He/Him

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Jon Jones @jon-jones.bsky.social · 11h

Nearly forgot: If you're the other side of the equator I can recommend Dean's kits: www.tindie.com/stores/dinot...

Dino Boards on Tindie

Reliving the 80s thru retro computing

Jon Jones @jon-jones.bsky.social · 13h

Stephen over at www.scc.me.uk has loads of kits too!

Small Computer Central

Homebrew 8-bit retro computing

Jon Jones @jon-jones.bsky.social · 2d

The 80s were the peak of science on TV. Now we might get a repeat of a 5+ year old program if we're lucky. Fortunately, YouTube has stepped up to fill the void: @bradyharan.bsky.social's channels, @drbecky.bsky.social & Scott Manley for starters.

Jon Jones @jon-jones.bsky.social · 2d

(Although the app can't cope with my over night tariff either. The only way to see your split between day/night tariff is via your monthly bill)

Jon Jones @jon-jones.bsky.social · 2d

My in home display keeps on crashing as it couldn't cope with my overnight leccy tariff. That IHD "just works".

Jon Jones @jon-jones.bsky.social · 2d

If you don't have to speak to a human at Octopus about your smart meter install it will be fine (The engineers who did the jobs were faultless) If you need to speak to someone at Octopus: Good luck, thoughts & prays, etc.

Jon Jones @jon-jones.bsky.social · 3d

Were you thinking about those all night...?

Jon Jones @jon-jones.bsky.social · 3d

ebay.us/m/MWXC8K

Research Machines Limited RML 380z Computer with Dual 5.25 Inch FDD | eBay UK

A very rare Research Machines Limited RML380Z computer from 1979 (date stickers on the uPC and Video boards). They read and write properly. Extra pictures to follow showing the drives working. This is...

Jon Jones @jon-jones.bsky.social · 3d

I'd like a 380z too (or 480z). But they're rare and go for silly money on FleaBay when they do come up.

Jon Jones @jon-jones.bsky.social · 3d

Going to have to have another look at my Harlequin now 🙄

Jon Jones @jon-jones.bsky.social · 3d

@tynemouthsoftware.co.uk

Jon Jones @jon-jones.bsky.social · 3d

Do mighty trees grow

Assembler Tynemouth Minstrel 4th computer on blue silicone soldering matt.

Photo of TV screen showing the power on screen of the Tynemouth Minstrel 4th. The on screen text text says: "ZX81 BASIC FOR MINSTREL 4TH V1.4"

Jon Jones @jon-jones.bsky.social · 3d

From tiny acorns...

Tynemouth Minstrel 4th PCB and all the discrete components laid out on a blue silicon soldering mat.

Jon Jones @jon-jones.bsky.social · 4d

Or put it in a safe: Worth a fortune!

Jon Jones @jon-jones.bsky.social · 5d

Perl

Jon Jones @jon-jones.bsky.social · 9d

That'll upset half the Gresley fanbase.

Jon Jones @jon-jones.bsky.social · 9d

I'm sure someone will get Doom running on it.

Jon Jones @jon-jones.bsky.social · 9d

Bendy Bus?

Jon Jones @jon-jones.bsky.social · 9d

I was tempted to get some. Then I added on keys, PCB and case and walked away. Definitely a "Won the Lottery" purchase.

Jon Jones @jon-jones.bsky.social · 9d

Just had a look on eBay to see if I could spot it (assuming it's on eBay of course) OMG some of the asking prices are insane. Several at £300+ and one at £600!

Jon Jones @jon-jones.bsky.social · 11d

No No No: That's Harry Beck!!!

Jon Jones @jon-jones.bsky.social · 12d

I'm worried about how all politics is lurching to the hard right.

Jon Jones @jon-jones.bsky.social · 12d

"Labour needs to get its act together."

With their lack of action after the trans/Supreme Court ruling and their chasing of the right-wing anti-immigration vote I'm mot holding my breath.

Jon Jones @jon-jones.bsky.social · 13d

SCSI was always the way to go with Netware.

Jon Jones @jon-jones.bsky.social · 13d

My EV has a feature where the HV battery keeps the 12v accessory battery topped up - even when the car is turned off. (There's a little light to show when the HV battery is being accessed to perform the top up just so you know the HV stuff is live⚡️)