Building my DOS 486 DX2 66 MHz Gaming Computer #486buildoff Geek With Social Skills 2022-09-30 | In this video I build a vintage 1990s era MS-DOS retro gaming computer with an Intel 486DX-2 66 MHz CPU, Teac 1.44 MB floppy drive, Creative Sound Blaster 16, CD-ROM drive, Cirrus Logic VLB VGA video card and more!DISCLAIMER: Please do not take this video as a tutorial / advice. I'm not an expert, this is just my hobby :)Subscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1--- Video Index0:00 - Intro: 486 Build Off0:56 - Finding the perfect computer case for my build 1:54 - Thanks Tales of Weird Stuff 2:20 - Back of the beige mini tower PC case 2:44 - Taking a look inside the computer case3:31 - 486 motherboard with a Intel 486DX-33 MHz CPU4:14 - Upgrading to a Intel 486DX-2 66 MHz processor4:32 - Inspecting the motherboard, AMIBIOS (1993), 30-pin SIMMs5:37 - Installing the 486 PCB into the case 6:22 - Showing the computer build progress, Teac 1.44 MB floppy drive7:18 - Adding felt feet to the bottom of the case 7:31 - Teac CD-540E IDE CD-ROM drive from April 20009:08 - Cirrus Logic (1995) VLB VGA video card model CL-GD542810:04 - Creative Sound Blaster 16 sound card (1994) model CT-229010:54 - Floppy Drive and Hard Drive I/O card by SIIG, Inc11:29 - Showing all the cards installed into the motherboard 12:26 - IBM Model M keyboard, first boot and smoke test13:58 - Looking at the front of the mini tower case 14:37 - Peeling the protective plastic sticker off 15:13 - Checking out some Geekenspiel case badges15:57 - Installing the Geekenspiel case badge16:39 - Getting ready to install the IDE CF hard drive adapter 17:41 - First full power on with everything installed (MS-DOS 6.22)18:29 - Seeing the 66 MHz segmented display for the first time 19:14 - Can it run Doom? Let's find out!19:43 - Switching between 66 MHz and 33 MHz using the Turbo button 20:00 - Wrapping up and future plans for the machine20:30 - Outro--- Video LinksMy #doscember 2023 follow up Intel 486 DX2-66 computer video:youtube.com/watch?v=bTEfNf_JolYTales of Weird Stuff:youtube.com/c/TalesofWeirdStuffGeekenspiel (vintage case badges and stickers):geekenspiel.comPhil's Computer Lab MS-DOS Starter Pack:philscomputerlab.com/ms-dos-starter-pack.html#486BuildOff playlist:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnx2KfVfGklXcQGXrnUGEE-gsKCE2lB25--- Channel LinksSubscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1#RetroComputing #RetroGaming #VintageComputing
Does NES Zapper work with Nintendo Famicom AV? Family Computer Simple Modification Geek With Social Skills 2024-06-10 | With the Nintendo Famicom AV if you try to play Hogan’s Alley, Duck Hunt, or any other light gun games with a standard NES Zapper plugged into the second controller port like you do with the NES, you’ll quickly find out that the Zapper will not respond. Is your AV Famicom or Zapper broken? Nope, it’s expecting a Famicom light gun plugged into the 15-pin expansion port on the side, just like the original Famicom does.Basically, the necessary connections haven’t been made to the NES controller port 2 since the Zapper wasn’t sold in Japan. Don’t worry, because there’s an alternative to spending crazy money for a Famicom light gun to plug into the 15-pin expansion port.In this video, I’ll show you, with minimal soldering skills, how you can make the necessary connections to have a fully functional NES Zapper in with your Nintendo AV Famicom!DISCLAIMER: Please do not take this video as a tutorial / advice. I'm not an expert, this is just my hobby :)Subscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1 --- Video Index0:00 - Nintendo NES Zapper on AV Famicom (Family Computer) Simple Modification0:59 - How to open up the Nintendo Famicom AV game console case1:17 - Removing the Nintendo Family Computer PCB to do the controller port mod1:40 - Bottom side of the AV Famicom motherboard and connection points 2:26 - Famicom top loader controller port mod completion and inspection2:40 - Puting it all back together and setting up the Nintendo console 2:54 - First smoke test using the Hogan's Alley Famicom game cartridge3:00 - Selecting Game A from the Nintendo Hogan's Alley startup menu 3:08 - Time to play Hogan's Alley with the NES light gun zapper 3:15 - Success! The Nintendo Famicom AV controller port 2 mod works great! --- Video Links3.8mm + 4.5mm Screwdriver Bits for NES SNES N64 Game Boy Nintendo Security Tools:ebay.com/itm/133158375867Subscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1#Nintendo #Famicom #RetroGaming
Retro Apple IIe Personal Computer (1983) with VGA in 2024 using the A2 VidGA card Geek With Social Skills 2024-04-27 | Let's get my vintage Apple IIe computer from 1983 to output a crisp RGB video signal to a modern day VGA monitor in 2024 instead of having to rely on the retro composite output. This is possible thanks to the A2 VidGA card from JCM-1.com who took Mark Aiken's Open Source AppleII-VGA project on Github and made some updates to the PCB design taking it to the next level.The A2 VidGA from JCM-1.com is a super handy, wide-support VGA output card for your Apple ][, ][+ and //e computer. It even works in the IIgs for non Super-HiRes modes. As we know the Apple II's composite video output is not exactly standard. Some newer monitors don't like it, and old classic CRTs can be inconvenient. The A2 VidGA card solves that problem!Mark Aiken's project is a VGA card for Apple II computers to output a RGB signal to a VGA monitor instead of having to use the stock Apple 2 composite output. This is accomplished by snooping the 6502 bus and creating a shadow copy of the video memory within a Raspberry Pi Pico, then processing the raw video memory contents to output a "perfect" signal.Here are some of the features currently supported in the A2 VidGA card / AppleII-VGA firmware:- Generates a 640x480@60 VGA signal with 3 bits per color channel using resistor DACs- Text mode (monochrome)- Lo-res mode with no color fringing between the chunky pixels- Hi-res mode with simulated NTSC artifact color- Mixed lo-res and hi-res modes with monochrome text and no color fringing- Apple IIe video modes: 80-column text, double-lores, & double-hires- Soft-monochrome mode to force display as if on a monochrome monitor- Some Video-7 RGB card extended graphical modes are implemented- Compatibility with Videx VideoTerm modes on Apple II+Find out more information by visiting Mark Aiken's AppleII-VGA Github Page: github.com/markadev/AppleII-VGADISCLAIMER: Please do not take this video as a tutorial / advice. I'm not an expert, this is just my hobby :)Subscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1 --- Video Index0:00 - VGA card for Apple II computers to output a crisp RGB signal to a VGA monitor0:54 - Taking a look at the A2 VidGA card by JCM-1.com1:53 - How to get Apple II computers to output a crisp RGB signal to a VGA monitor2:20 - Installing the A2 VidGA card into slot 3 on the Apple IIe computer3:00 - Connecting a NEC 14" VGA monitor to the A2 VidGA card VGA extension cable 3:15 - Choplifter game by Dan Gorlin for the Apple II and published by Broderbund3:41 - Hard Hat Mack game (Electronic Arts) developed by Michael Abbot and Matthew Alexander 4:30 - Discussing the Apple II VGA configuration utility floppy disk version 1.3.04:42 - Loading the AppleIIVGA-Config.dsk using the FloppyEMU by BMOW Big Mess O' Wires5:22 - The A2 VidGA card will work on a Apple II Plus computer with a firmware update6:25 - Crossfire game created by Jay Sullivan for the Apple II and published by On-Line Systems 6:30 - How to get a A2 VidGA card for your Apple II and Apple IIe computers6:43 - Apple II Forever!!!--- Channel LinksVintage Apple IIe Computer From My Childhood (1983):youtube.com/watch?v=3OqMiaZ87JkSubscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1--- Video LinksA2 VidGA – Apple II VGA Adapter from Joe's Computer Musemum:jcm-1.com/product/a2-vidga-apple-ii-vga-adapterMark Aiken's AppleII-VGA Github Page: github.com/markadev/AppleII-VGAVince Briel's Retrotink / Apple-II-VGA Github Page: github.com/Retrotink/Apple-II-VGABMOW Big Mess O' Wires Floppy Emu:bigmessowires.com/floppy-emu--- AppleII-VGA Firmware and Configuration FilesApple //e and Apple ][ Firmware (version 1.4.0 - June 11, 2024):github.com/markadev/AppleII-VGA/releases/tag/v1.4.0Configuration Disk (v1.4.0 - June 11, 2024):github.com/markadev/AppleII-VGA/releases/tag/v1.4.0--- Appril2 April ApplesThis video is part of the #Appril2 #AprilApples event.#AprilApples Event Logo concept and design by Justin D. Morgan | YouTube: youtube.com/@jdmcs Appril2 Playlist: youtube.com/hashtag/appril2#retrotech #technology
Macintosh Take the A-Train III video game by Maxis Software #MARCHintosh Geek With Social Skills 2024-03-30 | In this video we check out the retro game A-Train on the vintage Macintosh LC III computer. A-Train is a series of business simulation video games developed and published by Japanese game developer Artdink. The North American release is Take the A-Train III, published in 1992 by Maxis Software.It was originally released in December 1990 for the NEC PC-9801, FM Towns Marty, Sharp X68000, and PC Engine (TurboGrafx-16). The US version was released in October 1992 on DOS and Amiga. Later, the Japanese version was re-released in March 2000 for Windows 95 and 98. Artdink ported the A-Train III along with the editor to Windows 95, and published both titles as a package as the 3rd Artdink Best Choice title in Japan.Subscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1 --- Video Index0:00 - MARCHintosh Take the A-Train III video game for the Apple Macintosh computer1:29 - Complete In Box copy of A-Train by Maxis software including the Contruction Set add-on2:32 - As Brad Pitt likes to say: What's in the freaking box!?!?!2:42 - Unboxing the A-Train video game by Artdink and Maxis Software2:49 - Macintosh Floppy Disks 1 and 2 along with the A-Train Contruction Set Disk 13:14 - A-Train and Contruction Set Addendums 3:28 - Official A-Train game Contruction Set user manual3:47 - Maxis A-Train game user manual instruction book4:21 - Did the A-Train (Take the A-Train III) game box just fart?4:25 - How to install the A-Train game to the Macintosh LC III computer hard drive7:57 - It's time for the first load and run of A-Train on the Apple Mac LC III computer8:11 - Taking a look at the A-Train game setup, colors and sounds9:09 - Download the A-Train game from Macintosh Repository9:50 - OutroSubscribe: youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1--- Video LinksMacintosh Repository for A-Train game download:macintoshrepository.org/4768-a-trainLGR's video of A-Train with some game play footage of the MS-DOS version which looks a lot like the Macintosh version:youtube.com/watch?v=L3pRUb7_VQM--- Channel LinksSubscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1--- MARCHintoshThis video is part of the #MARCHintosh 2024 fourth annual event.MARCHintosh Event Logo concept and design by Javier RiveraYouTube: youtube.com/c/JavMasterTwitter: @javmast3r MARCHintosh Playlist: youtube.com/hashtag/marchintosh#Apple #retrogaming
Commodore PET 64 Model 4064 Computer CBM 8-Bit Educator 64 Rare Vintage Computer Geek With Social Skills 2024-02-04 | In this video I show off a vintage Commodore 8-bit computer that not too many people have heard of. So what's it called? It's the Commodore PET 64 computer also known as the Commodore Business Machines (CBM) PET 4064. It's a lot like an Educator 64, but was released a few months before with some hardware technology differences.I've been restoring this retro Commodore PET 64 it since early December 2023 but when I got sick for most of the month, I didn't record hardly any video, however I did take a lot of pictures of my progress, so with those pictures and some updated footage from 2024, I'm ready to share this classic computer.Note: I forgot to mention that Commodore also installed a custom Kernal ROM in the Commodore PET 64 computer. Notice the boot screen saying Commodore PET 4064. They also updated the BASIC boot screen border and background colors to be black.DISCLAIMER: Please do not take this video as a tutorial / advice. I'm not an expert, this is just my hobby :)Subscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1--- Video Index0:00 - Picking up a unknown C64 Commodore 8-bit computer in December 20230:59 - Say hello to the Commodore PET 64 computer in 20241:30 - Discussing my restoration process to date and picture slideshow1:49 - A little history with the Commodore PET 4064 and Educator 64 computer 2:20 - Talking about the state of this retro computer when I picked it up2:46 - I completely cleaned and rebuilt the CBM 4064 computer keyboard3:07 - Why did Commodore Business Machines make the PET 64 computer?3:53 - Apple Inc gave IIe computers to schools, Jack Tramiel made them pay for C64's4:03 - Commodore converted PET 4000 computer cases to work with the C64 computer (PET 64)4:30 - CBM later made more changes and created the Educator 64 with SID sound and graphics 4:47 - Taking a look under the hood of the Commodore PET 64 computer7:02 - I want to fix up the power supply and do more cleaning inside 7:30 - What's left for me to do on this Commodore PET 4064 computer restoration?8:04 - The computer will end up being in a vintage computer museum 8:33 - It's time for the Commodore PET 64 repair and restoration photo slideshow9:56 - Asking for information about the Commodore Educator 64 and PET 64 10:49 - Outro--- Channel LinksSubscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1#computerknowledge #commodore #technology
Steamboat Willie (1928) Walt Disney - The first Mickey Mouse cartoon Geek With Social Skills 2024-01-01 | Steamboat Willie was the first Mickey Mouse cartoon by Walt Disney Animation Studios to be published, but it was the third one to be produced and is a Disney classic. Welcome to the public domain, Steamboat Willie (1928).Steamboat Willie entered the public domain on January 1, 2024. Each year January 1 is public domain day, welcoming a new batch of works that lose copyright protection. This year, thousands of copyrighted works from 1928 will enter the United States's public domain and be free for copying, sharing and remixing.Subscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1--- Video LinksMore information about Steamboat Willie on Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steamboat_WillieThanks to Internet Archive: archive.org/details/SteamboatWilliePublication date: 1928-11-08 Usage: Public Domain Mark 1.0: http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0Topics: Walt Disney, Mickey Mouse, 1928Publisher: Walt Disney Animation StudiosLanguage: EnglishThis work is in the public domain in the United States because it was published (or registered with the U.S. Copyright Office) before January 1, 1929.
Revisting my Intel 486 DX2 66 MS-DOS Computer #DOScember 2023 Geek With Social Skills 2023-12-31 | In this #DOScember 2023 video we revisit my vintage Intel 486DX-2 66 CPU computer with a NEC VGA monitor and IBM Model M keyboard, listen to the Sound Blaster 16 sound card by Creative Labs (Creative Technology), upgrade/downgrade the CD-ROM drive, then install and play some retro MS-DOS games by id Software and Sierra On-line.DISCLAIMER: Please do not take this video as a tutorial / advice. I'm not an expert, this is just my hobby :)Subscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1--- Video Index0:00 - Intro: Revisting my vintage Intel 486 DX2 66 MS-DOS Computer1:15 - Discussing my build, then powering up the computer2:10 - Testing the Sound Blaster 16 sound card installed in my 486 DX2/66 computer2:21 - Checking out the 1993 classic game Doom developed and published by id Software3:09 - My TEAC 10X CD-ROM drive (April 2000) choice back in September 2022 3:30 - First look at my REVEAL Mitsumi 4X CD-ROM drive (April 1995)3:55 - What am I going to do now? Install the 4X CD-ROM drive of course! But does it work?4:29 - It's time to remove the 10X CD-ROM drive and install the 4X CD-ROM drive5:00 - Time for the smoke test. Does the Mitsumi CD-ROM drive actually work?5:48 - Using King's Quest CD Collection Series (1995) by Sierra Online to test the CD-ROM drive7:00 - As Adrian's Digital Basement would say: It freaking works!!! 7:18 - Installing King's Quest 3 from original Sierra On-Line CD's8:04 - Decided to load the revised version of King's Quest 1 Quest for the Crown (SB-16 Support)9:00 - Outro--- Video LinksBuilding my DOS 486 DX2 66 MHz Gaming Computer:youtube.com/watch?v=-ZaJryFR-JgMS-DOS Starter Pack by Phils Computer Lab:philscomputerlab.com/ms-dos-starter-pack.htmlGeekenspiel (awesome labels for retro computers):geekenspiel.com--- Channel LinksSubscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1#computerknowledge #retro #technology
Commodore PET Computer Composite & RGB2HDMI Video and Audio Out Geek With Social Skills 2023-11-23 | In this video, we will use my Commodore PET 2001-N computer to check out the Commodore PET Companion board designed by Rudy's Retro Intel that provides composite video out and RGB 2 HDMI video out, including audio out, that will be released at the World of Commodore in December 2023, and load some demo software using the PET2SD Future.TPUG celebrated the 40th anniversary of World of Commodore on Saturday, December 2, 2023 and Sunday, December 3, 2023.DISCLAIMER: Please do not take this video as a tutorial / advice. I'm not an expert, this is just my hobby :)Subscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1--- Video Index0:00 - Commodore PET Computer Companion with composite video, RGB2HDMI video and audio out1:12 - An early Commodore PET Companion prototype version 4.01:21 - Adrian's Digital Basement wants RGB 2 HDMI support added to the board2:03 - Version 7.5N of Rudy's Commodore PET Companion board with RGB2HDMI per Adrian's request2:32 - How to connect the Commodore PET computer companion to the computers user port and cassette port3:24 - Showcasing my Commodore PET 2001 connected to a Zeneth monitor and a Commodore 1701 monitor4:00 - Dimming the lights for easier viewing of all 3 computer CRT's showing the Commodore Back to PET demo5:35 - Outro--- Video LinksRudy's Retro Intel:youtube.com/@RudysRetroIntelRudy's Commodore PET Companion WoC 2023 Presentation:youtube.com/watch?v=1pFIKurreswRudy's Github:github.com/RudyRetroIntelChuck Hutchins - How to build the Commodore PET computer companion kit:youtube.com/watch?v=N-6b8Q01PPwWorld of Commodore 2023:tpug.ca/world-of-commodore/world-of-commodore-2023Toronto PET Users Group (TPUG):tpug.caBack to the PET Commodore PET 2001 Computer Demo:youtube.com/watch?v=3ZcYNUNvOBIDownload Back To The PET Demo by shiru8bit:http://shiru.untergrund.net/files/backtothepet.zipThe Future was 8-bit SD2PET - Commodore PET:thefuturewas8bit.com/sd2pet-future.html--- Channel LinksSubscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1#computer #retro #technology
2048K Tandy CoCo 3 Memory Upgrade with Pro-Tector+ MMU Board Geek With Social Skills 2023-10-27 | It's time to upgrade my 512K CoCo 3 Tandy Radio Shack TRS-80 Color Computer 3 to a whopping 2048K and also install a Pro-Tector+ MMU board to protect my Hitachi 63B09E CPU then play the awesome retro game King's Quest by Sierra Online! Let's go vintage technology!The TRIAD + 2028K SRAM upgrade board runs 90% cooler than other memory upgrades, uses 1/20th of the power and it's also half the size! Note to use this memory upgrade board you will need the Pro-Tector + with MMU. Without the MMU version, your CoCo 3 will only see 512K.Using the Pro-Tector + board in your CoCo 3 all lines are buffered and protected, not just the address lines, giving your microprocessor the best chance of surviving jolted multi-paks and cartridges. It protects the address, E, Q, FIRQ, Halt, IRQ, NMI and R/W lines of the 6809/6309 CPU.DISCLAIMER: Please do not take this video as a tutorial / advice. I'm not an expert, this is just my hobby :)Subscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1--- Video Index0:00 - Tandy 2048K CoCo 3 TRS-80 memory upgrade with Pro-Tector+ MMU board0:48 - Discussing my previous video covering Radio Shack Color Computer 3 upgrades 1:00 - CLOUD-9 TRIAD+ 2048K SRAM Memory board1:15 - Hitachi 63x09E CPU Protector+ board with MMU add-on 1:39 - Inside the CoCo 3 case and inspecing the TRIAD 512K SRAM Memory Board 2:06 - Removed the original CLOUD-9 512K upgrade and Hitachi 63B09E CPU 2:14 - Comparing the TRIAD 512K and TRIAD+ 512K-2048K memory boards2:35 - Taking a look at the Pro-Tector+ MMU board with the Hitachi 63B09E CPU installed3:08 - TRIAD+ 2048K memory board and Pro-Tector+ MMU board installed3:15 - Discussing a capacitor getting in the way of the Pro-Tector+ MMU board3:50 - Connecting the ribbon cable between the 2048K memory and Pro-Tector+ MMU board 4:17 - Quick smoke test of the CoCo 3 with new memory and MMU board upgrades4:40 - Upgrading the case badge to the 2048K reproduction badge 5:24 - The new Tandy Color Computer 3 2048K case badge looks amazing!5:44 - Final look of the old CoCo 3 128K and 512K case badges with the new 2048K badge5:56 - Original CLOUD-9 TRIAD 512K SRAM memory board and replacement 512K badge6:14 - COCO SDC floppy disk emulator cartridge 6:17 - Playing Kings Quest 1 by Sierra Online on the Color Computer 36:26 - Ferris Bueller's Day Off Outro6:50 - Bonus footage of my friends CoCo 3 computer--- Video LinksTandy Color Computer 3 TRS-80 512K memory upgrade:youtube.com/watch?v=lrLytiCyJX8Geek With Social Skills Tandy Playlist:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOgohYmiitqmrq43DjhwWpHvEQwk2CKa4TRIAD 2048K SRAM Upgrade and Protector+ MMU from Cloud-9:http://www.cloud9tech.comCOCO SDC Cartridge from Retro Rewind:retrorewind.ca/coco-sdcRGB Switch-a-roo SCART cable by the CoCo Man:https://cocoman.onlineweb.shop/details/p7004829_20319861.aspxNitrOS9:http://www.lcurtisboyle.com/nitros9/nitros9.html--- Channel LinksSubscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1#computerknowledge #retro #technology
TRS-80 Tandy CoCo 3 Hitachi 63B09E CPU Upgrade #SepTandy Geek With Social Skills 2023-10-01 | It's time to upgrade my Radio Shack TRS-80 Color Computer 3 stock 6809E CPU with a Hitachi 63B09E CPU, then do a full recap to the CoCo 3 motherboard to future proof the machine! Let's go #SepTandy, I mean OctTandy!For those wondering how I removed the original 6809E CPU with ease, I used a lot of flux and my Hakko FR-301 desoldering gun which made easy work of removing the original CPU. I also took my time and didn't rush it. I didn't want to cut the legs because it was a perfectly good 6809E CPU and I wanted to save it.DISCLAIMER: Please do not take this video as a tutorial / advice. I'm not an expert, this is just my hobby :)Support the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/geekwithsocialskillsSubscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1--- Video Index0:00 - Tandy Radio Shack TRS-80 CoCo 3 Hitachi 63B09E CPU Upgrade1:08 - Discussing the planned upgrades and future proofing of my Color Computer 31:51 - Removed the keyboard and you could see how dirty the case is on the inside2:05 - Talking about the removal of the TRIAD 512K SRAM Memory upgrade2:10 - How you remove the CoCo 3 motherboard from the computer case2:35 - Look at how freaking dirty the inside of the Color Computer case is!3:24 - A quick look at the Radio Shack TRS-80 Color Computer PCB3:37 - It's time to remove the RF shield Adrian's Digital Basement style 4:12 - Checking out the bottom of the Tandy CoCo 3 motherboard4:49 - Looking at the original MC68B09EP IL MB28717 CPU 5:00 - Installed a brand new 40-pin socket for the upgraded CPU5:33 - Inspecting the work that I did on the backside of the CoCo 3 motherboard 6:07 - Recapped the Radio Shack TRS-80 Color Computer 3 PCB6:20 - Installing the Hitachi 63B09E CPU and Cloud-9 TRIAD 512K SRAM Memory board6:35 - I cleaned the inside of the Tandy Color Computer 3 case7:03 - Reinsalling the RF shield, TRS-80 motherboard and doing a smoke test7:38 - Putting the computer case top back on and discussing all the upgrades8:33 - Using the Arkanoid game cartridge to test the RGB graphics 8:48 - Outro --- Video LinksTRS-80 Tandy Color Computer 3 Memory Upgrade:youtube.com/watch?v=lrLytiCyJX8Geek With Social Skills Tandy Playlist:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOgohYmiitqmrq43DjhwWpHvEQwk2CKa4TRIAD 512K SRAM Upgrade from Cloud-9:http://www.cloud9tech.com/Cloud-9/Hardware/Triad.htmlHitachi 6309 CPU from Retro Rewind:retrorewind.ca/63b09eRGB Switch-a-roo SCART cable by the CoCo Man:https://cocoman.onlineweb.shop/details/p7004829_20319861.aspxLots of TRS-80 computer items from Arcade Shopper:arcadeshopper.comCoCo 3 cap kit from Console5:console5.com/store/tandy-radio-shack-color-computer-3-cap-kit-coco3.htmlSepTandy Playlist: youtube.com/hashtag/septandy--- Channel LinksSubscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1#RadioShackTandy #SepTandy #SepTandy2023
Tandy Color Computer 3 TRS-80 Memory Upgrade #SepTandy Geek With Social Skills 2023-09-29 | It's time to upgrade the stock 128K Tandy memory in my Radio Shack TRS-80 Color Computer 3 to a whopping 512K. We then discuss upgrading the stock 6809E CPU with a Hitachi 63B09E CPU and recapping the CoCo 3 to future proof the machine! Let's go #SepTandy!DISCLAIMER: Please do not take this video as a tutorial / advice. I'm not an expert, this is just my hobby :)Subscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1--- Video Index0:00 - Tandy Radio Shack TRS-80 Color Computer 3 Memory Upgrade0:53 - Checking out the stock Tandy 128K CoCo 3 badge1:57 - TRIAD 512K SRAM Memory and Upgraded 512K badge by CLOUD-92:25 - Bottom of TRS-80 Color Computer 3 and warranty sticker3:26 - Removing the factory Radio Shack void if removed warranty sticker4:02 - Opening the Tandy Color Computer 3 case4:45 - Starting the CLOUD 9 TRIAD 512K memory upgrade process5:46 - It's time to remove the stock KM41464AP-12 memory chips6:20 - Installing the TRIAD 512K SRAM memory PCB 6:33 - Removing the original Tandy CoCo 3 128K badge7:54 - Cleaning up the old badge glue from the computer case 8:05 - Installing the new Tandy 512K computer badge 8:23 - The new TANDY 512K Color Computer 3 badge looks freaking amazing! 8:41 - Chatting about recapping the motherboard8:46 - Discussing upgrading the stock 6809E CPU with a Hitachi 63B09E CPU9:09 - Powering up after upgrading the Color Computer memory 9:28 - Outro 9:47 - Sneak peek of an upcoming video with my 2-XL Robot from the 1970s--- Video LinksI upgraded my CoCo 3 to 2048K of memory:youtube.com/watch?v=L6poiGLmf4ACoCo 3 Hitachi 63B09E CPU Upgrade:youtube.com/watch?v=PSViEE9zTnUGeek With Social Skills Tandy Playlist:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOgohYmiitqmrq43DjhwWpHvEQwk2CKa4TRIAD 512K SRAM Upgrade from Cloud-9:http://www.cloud9tech.com/Cloud-9/Hardware/Triad.htmlHitachi 6309 CPU from Retro Rewind:retrorewind.ca/63b09eRGB Switch-a-roo SCART cable by the CoCo Man:https://cocoman.onlineweb.shop/details/p7004829_20319861.aspxCoCo 3 cap kit from Console5:console5.com/store/tandy-radio-shack-color-computer-3-cap-kit-coco3.htmlSepTandy Playlist: youtube.com/hashtag/septandy--- Channel LinksSubscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1#computerknowledge #retro #technology
#SepTandy 2023 Pickups, Trades and Donations - September 2023 Geek With Social Skills 2023-09-01 | Here are my September 2023 pickups, trades and donations that include all things Radio Shack and Tandy Corporation like a Tandy Color Computer 3 (CoCo 3), Jumping Joey (Frogger), Pipes and Rally SG Homebrew games by Nickolas Marentes, TRS-80 arcade game cartridges and a lot more!Subscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1--- Video Index0:00 - September 2023 pickups, trades and donations1:00 - TRS-80 Radio Shack Color Computer Controller Catalog Number 26-30291:59 - Radio Shack Tandy TRS-80 CoCo Computer Mini Disk Drive2:23 - My future plans to restore the Radio Shack Color Computer Mini Disk Unit2:42 - Reproduction Radio Shack TRS-80 Color Computer Program Pak boxes3:30 - Tandy Game Cartriges Dungeon of Daggorath and Music complete with manuals5:04 - Dungeon of Daggorath (1982) produced by DynaMicro Catalog Number 26-30936:12 - Radio Shack Music (1980) Catalog Number 26-31516:44 - Galactic Attack (1982) Galaxian clone Catalog Number 26-30667:27 - Arkanoid (1987) Cat. No. 26-3043 and Tetris (1988) Cat. No. 26-3163 Arcade Games 8:36 - Tandy Homebrew Games by Nickolas Marentes (Jumping Joey, Pipes, Rally SG)10:36 - Tandy Color Computer 3 (CoC0 3) 128K RAM in mint condition11:19 - My future plans for this CoCo 3 (Hitachi 63x09E CPU upgrade, TRIAD 512K SRAM Upgrade)12:06 - Outro--- Video LinksTandy Color Computer 3 (CoCo3) long form video:(Link coming soon)Geek With Social Skills Tandy Playlist:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOgohYmiitqmrq43DjhwWpHvEQwk2CKa4My Drunk Sibling (Tim and AJ's channel):youtube.com/@mydrunksiblingTim Lindner's personal YouTube channel:youtube.com/@lindnertimTales of Weird Stuff (Ian's channel):youtube.com/c/TalesofWeirdStuffTandy Homebrew Games by Nickolas Marentes:nickmarentes.comJumping Joey: A remake of the arcade game Frogger by Konami:nickmarentes.com/ProjectArchive/jumpingjoey.htmlSepTandy Playlist: youtube.com/hashtag/septandy--- Channel LinksSubscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1#RadioShackTandy #SepTandy #SepTandy2023
Can I revive this yellow Atari 800XL computer case? Geek With Social Skills 2023-08-05 | This Atari 800XL computer was featured on Adrian's Digital Basement July 29, 2023. Adrian did some troubleshooting, found a bad ANTIC chip, then did the chroma luma S-Video mod. Let's install the missing ANTIC chip and see if I can revive the yellowed Atari 800XL computer case bottom, then it will be ready for it's new owner.Fun-Fact: There are 4 variations of the Atari ANTIC chip: C012296 - NTSC: Used in Atari 400, 800, and 1200XL computers. C014887 - PAL/SECAM: Used in Atari 400 and 800 computers. C021697 - NTSC: Used in Atari 600XL, 800XL, and XE models. C021698 - PAL/SECAM: Used in Atari XL, and XE models.DISCLAIMER: Please do not take this video as a tutorial / advice. I'm not an expert, this is just my hobby :)Subscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1--- Video Index0:00 - Can I restore this Atari 800XL case from Adrian's Digital Basement?1:00 - Taking a look at the 800 XL mustard yellow case bottom1:42 - I like using Oxi Clean Laundry and More Stain Remover as Retrobright2:51 - Taking the top off the Atari 800 XL exposing the motherboard PCB 2:55 - This Atari 800XL is missing the ANTIC chip. Adrian didn't have a spare3:12 - Checking out the Chroma Luma S-Video mod on the bottom of the 800XL PCB 3:48 - Spraying down the case bottom with Oxi Clean Stain Remover4:35 - 2 hours later: Checking out the retrobrighting process so far 5:09 - Installing the missing ANTIC chip version C021697 NTSC used in Atari 600XL, 800XL, and XE models.5:18 - 4 variations of the ANTIC chip: C012296 (NTSC), C014887 (PAL/SECAM), C021697 (NTSC) and C021698 (PAL/SECAM)6:16 - The final Atari 800XL case reveal after retrobrighting6:59 - This Atari 800 XL computer case looks amazing! 7:20 - Outro--- Video LinksAdrian's Digital Basement - Can I revive this black screen Atari 800XL?youtube.com/watch?v=HjOLAOrSY9MANTIC Alphanumeric Television Interface Controller variations:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ANTIC--- Channel LinksSubscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1#atari #computers #repairing
Commodore 64 CMD HD-20 by Creative Micro Designs For The C64 Computer Geek With Social Skills 2023-07-19 | Let's check out my Commodore 64 Creative Micro Designs CMD HD-20 hard drive with JiffyDOS support built-in, upgrade the ROM IC, install a Zulu SCSI 2 SD adapter and replace the missing rear case enclosure decal. Creative Micro Designs developed and produced C64 and Commodore 128 products from 1990 to around 2001.CMD hard drives consists of a SCSI adapter designed for the C64 and a then commercially available internal SCSI hard disk in a housing with its own power supply unit, as well as several connections for operation on the C64 / 128 and a SCSI Port for additional SCSI devices.It works with JiffyDOS, but its speed advantage can only be used if JiffyDOS is installed in the computer's Kernal. Internally it works with the so-called Boot-ROM, which is housed in an EPROM and the HD-DOS in the system partition.The CMD-HD offers a parallel connection which establishes the connection to a RAMLink and increases the transmission rate even further. As a cable for the parallel connection, those of the external floppies from the Atari-ST fit.The Commodore floppy drives 1541, 1571, 1581 can be emulated, which are created as partitions on the hard disk. Native partitions can also be created, the size of which can be freely defined by the user in 256 block steps.DISCLAIMER: Please do not take this video as a tutorial / advice. I'm not an expert, this is just my hobby :)Subscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1--- Video Index0:00 - Commodore 64 Creative Micro Designs CMD HD-200:51 - General information about the Commodore 64 and C128 Hard Drive2:22 - CMD HD-20 front panel lights and controls for GEOS and JiffyDOS3:06 - CMD HD-20 rear panel ports: SCSI, Power Switch, Serial ports, Auxiliary, Parallel and Power4:42 - Bottom of the CMD HD-20 hard drive enclosure4:58 - Creative Micro Designs, Inc in Longmeadow, MA Model Number, Serial Number and FCC ID decal5:35 - Innside the CMD HD-20 hard drive, Real Time Clock Battery (RTC) and CMD HD Boot ROM IC 6:37 - Replacing the stock CMD HD Boot ROM with a Retro Innovations v2.80 for larger HD support 7:05 - Installing a ZuliSCSI v2.1 SCSI2SD Hard Drive solution from Rabbit Hole Computing8:16 - Applying the replacement CMD Hard Drive rear enclosure decal from COREi649:29 - Discussing what's been done so far and future plans with my CMD HD-20 9:50 - Talking about reviving by C64 BBS from 1984 that I ran until mid 1990 on my Commodore 64 computer 10:55 - Outro--- Video LinksRavenWolf Retro Tech Vintage C64 CMD Hard Drive - Lost documentation found:youtube.com/watch?v=zckiNjudTjMCMD HDD Schematics:archive.org/details/cmd-hdd-schematicsRabbit Hole Computing - Zulu SCSI V1.1:store.rabbitholecomputing.com/ZuluSCSI-V1-1-p/zuluscsi-v1.1-rev-2022c.htmCOREi64 - Commodore CMD HD Reproduction REAR Label:corei64.com/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=353&search=commodore+labelRETRO Innovations - CMD HDD Boot ROM 2.80 Binary Image:store.go4retro.com/commodore/cmd-hdd-boot-rom-2-80-binary-imageJim Brain - CMD HD DOS 2.80 ROM IC:store.go4retro.com/cmd-hd-dos-2-80-rom-icBlueSCSI v2 can work with Commodore and Amiga computers:https://scsi.blue/--- Channel LinksSubscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1#C64 #commodore #retro
Boeing Aerospace Engineer Tandy 1400 FD Laptop Vintage Computer Geek With Social Skills 2023-07-01 | On today’s video we are going to check out my Tandy 1400 FD laptop by Radio Shack. The Tandy 1400 FD was a Tandy 1400 Series computer, replacing the earlier 1400 LT model. The 1400 FD however had a very similar specification, with it's V-20 CPU, two 720K floppy drives, and 768KB RAM. The system ran Tandy MS-DOS 3.30 and Deskmate.This awesome Tandy 1400 FD vintage laptop computer was owned by a Boeing Aerospace Engineer. How cool is that? So cool!Fun facts: The Tandy 1400 HD model is identical to the Tandy 1400 FD except that it was fitted with a 20 MB hard disk in lieu of one of the floppy drives. The machine was made mostly by Sanyo, with a Toshiba display panel. DISCLAIMER: Please do not take this video as a tutorial / advice. I'm not an expert, this is just my hobby :)Subscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1--- Video Index0:00 - Intro: Tandy 1400 FD Laptop by Radio Shack1:07 - Tandy AC Adapter Catalog Number 25-35011:25 - Original Tandy 1400 laptop computer manuals and books1:26 - Spiral bound Tandy 1400 FD HD A Practical Guide1:37 - Tandy 1400 FD HD MS-DOS GW-BASIC Quick Reference Guide1:45 - Backup Tandy 3.30 DOS System Boot Floppy Disk 1:54 - First power on and smoke test. Will it work?2:32 - Pro tip: Making sure everything is plugged in LOL2:45 - Going over the Tandy 1400 portable computer specifications 3:11 - This computer was used by a former Boeing Aerospace Engineer3:29 - NEC V-20 8088 equivalent with a CPU Speed of 4.77 MHz and 8 MHz Switchable 3:58 - Tandy 1400 FD laptop smoke test 2: Electric Boogaloo 4:10 - ROM BIOS Version 1.04 Base Memory Size 640K with 128K Expansion Memory 4:32 - Boot Error. Drive not ready! Using MS-DOS 3.30 boot floppy disk 5:03 - Booting up with Microsoft MS-DOS version 3.30 licensed to Tandy Corporation5:20 - Testing both 720 KB Floppy Drives A and B with backup Tandy boot disk 6:14 - Tandy 1400 FD backlit screen made by Toshiba looks great 6:35 - The side controls: Contrast, power switch, volume knob and internal external floppy switch 7:24 - Back ports: DC 12V (center positive), External Drive, RGB video, RS-232C, printer and keyboard9:05 - What have we learned about the Tandy 1400 FD so far?10:00 - Discussing the Tandy 1400 HD hard drive model and how to add a hard drive to this laptop 10:21 - After some research we have a internal IDE expansion port 10:42 - Texelec makes a XT-IDE CF adapter for the Tandy 1400 laptop computers 11:00 - A closer look at the Tandy 1400 FD PC internal IDE port 11:55 - CompactFlash Adapter for Tandy 1400 laptops by Lo-Tech and made by Texelec12:31 - Up close with the Tandy XT-IDE hard drive adapter with a SanDisk Ultra II 1.0 GB CF card12:50 - Installing the XT-IDE CF adapter for the Tandy 1400 portable computer13:25 - First boot with MS-DOS 6.22 loaded up on the 1.0 GB SanDisk Compact Flash card 13:54 - XTIDE Universal BIOS boot screen for the win! 14:06 - Successful boot to C prompt under Microsoft MS-DOS 6.22 from the CF card hard drive 14:35 - Outro--- Video LinksLo-tech XT-CF Adapter for Tandy 1400 Laptops:texelec.com/product/lo-tech-xt-cf-adapter-for-tandy-1400-laptopsThe Boeing Company:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing--- Channel LinksSubscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1#boeing #retrocomputing #radioshack
Back to the PET Commodore PET 2001 Computer Demo: This was Unexpected!! Geek With Social Skills 2023-05-20 | On today’s video we are going to check out Shiru8bit’s retrocomputing "Back To The PET” PETSCII graphics and chiptunes CB2 sound demo running on my vintage Commodore PET 2001-N computer using the BIT Zeal Stupid PET Tricks module and my PET2SD by The Future Was 8-Bit. The Back To The PET demo was originally made for the PET 4032 since that has 32KB of memory and a piezo speaker, however since I upgraded my PET 2001-N to 32KB memory and use the Stupid PET Tricks module that allows me to connect an external speaker, I can enjoy the CB2 sound and run this demo.I bet Jack Tramiel founder of Commodore Business Machines (CBM) and Chuck Peddle never imagined the Personal Electronic Transactor computer having a program like this run on it back in 1977-1978.This amazing Commodore PET demo "Back to the PET" was released at the CAFe 2022 demoparty held October 21st - 23rd 2022.The Stupid PET Tricks module lets you do stupid (fun) tricks with your PET. This module adds joysticks and sound. Play games with beautiful PETSCII graphics. Listen to the wonderful CB2 sound. Select the WiFi option and add a modern WiFi modem allowing you to connect to the internet and "dial" into BBSes.Subscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1--- Video Index0:00 - Commodore PET 2001 featuring Shiru8bit’s "Back To The PET” Demo0:42 - Connecting the PET2SD and Stupid PET Tricks module1:15 - Running the Back To The PET Graphics and Sound Demo4:55 - Outro--- Video LinksChuck Hutchins YouTube Channel:youtube.com/@HutchCADownload Back To The PET Demo by shiru8bit:http://shiru.untergrund.net/files/backtothepet.zipBIT Zeal Stupid PET Tricks module:bit-zeal.com/product/stupid-pet-tricks-module/3BIT Zeal Stupid PET Tricks - Gaming Edition:bit-zeal.com/product/stupid-pet-tricks-gaming-edition/11The Future was 8-bit SD2PET - Commodore PET:thefuturewas8bit.com/sd2pet-future.htmlTFW8b - Commodore PET ROM/RAM:thefuturewas8bit.com/shop/commodore/petromram.html--- Channel LinksSubscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1My Commodore CBM PET 2001-N Computer Playlist:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOgohYmiitqkt1J9Pk6WBC-kUi1cOQWNs#comMAYdore #commodore #retrocomputing
Vintage Apple IIe Computer From My Childhood (1983) #appril2 Geek With Social Skills 2023-04-23 | Let's check out my childhood vintage Apple IIe personal computer from 1983 that I originally used back in elementary school during the 1980s and how I came to own it 31 years later in 2014. It features two Disk II Floppy Disk Subsystem drives by Steve Wozniak, a FloppyEMU by BMOW, CFFA 3000 by Rich Dreher, ReActive Micro Mockingboard sound card and other retro Apple //e add-on cards. Subscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1 --- Video Index0:00 - Intro: Retro 1983 Apple IIe computer from my childhood2:03 - The backstory of how I got my Apple IIe computer in 20146:08 - Checking out the white double shot keys with Alps key switches6:28 - Factory Apple II Enhancement Upgrade Kit sticker for the Apple IIe computer 6:36 - Replacing the original burned out Apple IIe power LED 6:43 - Taking a looking at the very clean Apple IIe case badge6:47 - Discussing the Apple IIe computer case condition 6:56 - The early Apple II computer cases are painted with velcro clips7:11 - Popping open the retro Apple 2 computer case7:35 - I replaced the power supply RIFA filter caps on December 21, 2020 7:49 - The power supply has a May 31, 1983 date code on it8:04 - Checking out the Apple II 80-column, floppy drive controller cards and system ROMs8:18 - Looking at the motherboard May 1983 date code 8:43 - Talking about installing the Apple IIe enhancement kit, showing the original IC's9:19 - Showing the Apple branded power cable for the retro Apple IIe computer 9:53 - Color JVC PVM monitor I got a few years ago from my friend Greg 10:25 - Original Apple computer disk II floppy disk drives with rainbow cables10:55 - Using my Floppy EMU from BMOW Big Mess O' Wires11:17 - Discussing my CFFA 3000 card by Rich Drehher11:29 - Loading The Oregon Trail game by MECC Minnesota Educational Computing Corporation 12:33 - Checking out my various Apple II add-on computer cards12:41 - Running the Crossfire game demo while checking out my Apple IIe add on cards12:50 - Apple computer Disk II Interface Card 1978 Floppy Controller Card13:18 - Super Serial Card II Apple Computer Inc. 198113:44 - Rich Dreher R&D Automation CFFA 3000 for Apple II, II+, IIe, IIe enh, IIgs computers14:27 - ReActive Micro Mockingboard v2.2 6 voice sound card14:45 - Apple II Mockingboard SSI-263AP Speech Chip needed15:23 - Patreon supporter Shout-Outs and thanks15:35 - Outro: Apple II Forever!!!Subscribe: youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1--- Video LinksMy 1979 Apple II Plus computer with Sanyo VM 4509 B/W monitor video:youtube.com/watch?v=4B-m5pftMSABMOW Big Mess O' Wires Floppy Emu: bigmessowires.com/floppy-emuOriginal CFFA 3000 v1.0 Rev C by Rich Dreher:dreher.net/?s=projects/CFforAppleII&c=projects/CFforAppleII/main.phpReActive Micro CFFA3000 v1.0 Rev C-RM for II, II+, ///, IIe, and IIgs:reactivemicro.com/product/cffa-v1-0-rev-c-rm-for-ii-ii-iie-and-iigsReactive Micro Mockingboard v2.2:reactivemicro.com/product/mockingboard-assembled-or-kitAppril2 Apple II event website:http://appril2.com--- Channel LinksSubscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1--- Appril2This video is part of the #Appril2 event.#Appril2 Event Logo concept and design by Justin D. MorganYouTube: youtube.com/@jdmcs Appril2 Playlist: youtube.com/hashtag/appril2#apple #technology #retrogaming
Apple Macintosh Computer Mail Call #MARCHintosh Geek With Social Skills 2023-03-31 | It's time for a Apple Macintosh mini mail call with some vintage and modern Apple Macintosh technology recently donated to the channel, complete with LC III 256 KB VRAM, stickers and cool PRAM battery kits. Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt stop by the channel to help out with the unboxing.Correction: At the 3 minute 43 second mark in my video I say "resistors" and meant to say "diodes". That's what I get for not scripting my videos LOL.Subscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1 --- Video Index0:00 - Intro: MARCHintosh Apple Macintosh Computer Mail Call0:59 - Purple package from Ron over at Ron's Computer Videos 1:16 - Ron's Computer Videos channel stickers including 8-bit Ron and Sad Macintosh1:52 - Another giant purple package inside LOL2:10 - Vintage Macintosh computer PRAM battery kits designed by Ron 3:05 - Ron included all the parts to build up his PRAM battery boards4:04 - Macintosh LC III can do thousands of colors4:28 - Morgan Freeman cutting open the box 4:45 - Bubble wrap? What's inside the bubble wrap?5:01 - Brad Pitt wants to know what's in the freaking box Garth?5:10 - Behold, Apple Computer branded 256 KB VRAM for the Machintosh LC III 5:36 - Giving thanks to Ron and Garth for the channel donations 5:50 - Shout-out to my Geek With Social Skills Patreon Supporters6:00 - Discussing MARCHintosh celebrating all things Macintosh 6:20 - OutroSubscribe: youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1#AppleMacintosh #MARCHintosh2023 #BlueSCSI--- Video LinksApple Macintosh LC III computer Performa 450 channel donation:youtube.com/watch?v=G7-P0LBqD9sGarth Beagle: youtube.com/@GarthBeagle--- Channel LinksSubscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1--- MARCHintoshThis video is part of the #MARCHintosh 2023 third annual event.MARCHintosh Event Logo concept and design by Javier RiveraYouTube: youtube.com/c/JavMasterTwitter: @javmast3r MARCHintosh Playlist: youtube.com/hashtag/marchintosh#Apple #technology #marchintosh
NABU Computer CP/M, MSX Games, Homebrew Software, Internet Adapter Updates Geek With Social Skills 2023-03-28 | In this video we check out some NABU computer software, Open Source IshkerCPM CP/M 2.2, some MSX games ported to the NABU PC, a few homebrew games (Snake and Tetris) and of course the NabuNetwork.com Internet Adapter software updates including the headless option for use with Windows, Mac OS, Linux and Raspberry Pi computers!Subscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1--- Video Index0:00 - Intro: Greetings my NABUers?!1:38 - Checking out the NabuNetwork.com NABU computer Internet Adapter Software v1.222:13 - NABU Network Software cycles, IshkurCPM CP/M 2.2 and NABU BASIC 2.0 2:31 - Homebrew Software, NABU demos and MSX SC2 picture gallery2:55 - NABU PC Game Room with Arcade games like Pac-Man, Galaxian and Time Pilot3:02 - Local Path (your computer, Raspberry Pi, etc)3:11 - Control from NABU PC (headless)3:23 - Using the NabuNetwork.com NABU computer Internet Adapter server software4:38 - Is that the correct date and time being displayed on the NABU computer? Yes it is!5:00 - Grog and Demotrons games added to the NABU cycle software5:09 - How to load the games via the NABU Network Category Menu Shortcut option5:14 - How-to use the shortcut feature to load up Grog then play testing the game6:35 - How to use the shortcut feature to load up Demotrons then play testing the game7:45 - How to control your NABU computer in headless mode (Raspberry Pi, etc) 8:31 - Enabling the NABU Network headless option to control your NABU computer9:03 - Check it out! A NABU computer headless menu option for NabuNetwork.com 9:10 - Control your NABU computer with the keyboard or joystick controller10:10 - Loading and playing the homebrew game Snake v2.1 by ProductionDave 11:06 - Checking out the Game Room then playing Time Pilot11:43 - What is Local Path? It's for loading software off of a NABU floppy drive or other options12:22 - Loading and playing the homebrew game Tetris v2.1 by ProductionDave13:31 - Open Source Ishkur CP/M 2.2 running on the NabuNetwork.com Internet Adapter software14:13 - This is not a Cloud CP/M, it's for local offline use14:50 - NabuNetwork.com CP/M supports real floppy disk drives and Gotek drives15:02 - It will also support virtual non-cloud based local disks15:18 - Loading up and running NABU Network IskurCPM CP/M 2.215:50 - Demo of NabuNetwork.com CP/M powered by Ishkur CPM 2.215:59 - Exploring virtual disks for Open Source NabuNetwork.com CP/M16:01 - Included are Disk A and Disk B16:10 - How to change the display colors with our CP/M16:26 - We added a virtual disk activity support to the Alert LED light on the NABU computer17:43 - CP/M Disk A User 1 is where the MSX games are located17:50 - Loading the MSX port of RallyX and using the NABU Joystick controller19:19 - Reset the NABU personal computer back to CP/M. Look, our INIT color changes saved19:25 - Changing the CP/M colors back to proper NABU PC colors19:54 - Exploring Disk A user 2 with the Infocom Interactive Fiction games20:03 - Loading Zork 1 text adventure game by Infocom20:35 - Switching to Disk B user 0 for PTXPlay NABU 8-bit chiptunes music player20:48 - Loading Robocop 8-bit chip tunes music that sounds like a SID chip21:18 - NABU swag with buttons, stickers and mugs by Geek With Social Skills23:28 - Final thoughts, mentioning NABU Network serial number database24:01 - Outro: NABU Forever!--- Video LinksNABU Network:nabunetwork.comNABU Games Programmer Leo Binkowski:youtube.com/@leo.binkowskiNABU Replica floppy drive controller and serial add-on cards by KLyball:klyball.com/nabu-pageNABU Tetris and Snake games on Production Dave's Github:github.com/linuxplayground/nabu-games--- Channel LinksSubscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1#retrocomputing #retrogaming #Homebrew
Apple Macintosh LC III Computer Performa 450 #MARCHintosh Channel Donation Geek With Social Skills 2023-03-28 | Let's take a look at a vintage Apple Macintosh LC III computer Performa 450 with a Motorola 68882 math co-processor (FPU) installed that was recently donated to the channel just in time for MARCHintosh, complete with a PCB and power supply recap, explore the specifications, play Oregon Trail being loaded off a BlueSCSI and so much more!Subscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1 --- Video Index0:00 - Intro: #MARCHintosh Macintosh LC III computer 0:49 - Friend of the channel Apple Macintosh LCIII donation gift 1:19 - Learning about the Macintosh LC 3 Apple computer1:22 - Apple Mac LC III released February 10, 1993 and discontinued February 14, 19941:31 - The LC III was discontinued February 14, 1994 - No Valentine's Day Love2:06 - What are the Macintosh LC III specifications2:28 - Macintosh OS Operating System 7.1 to 7.6.1 Sorbe OS3:07 - Let's crack open the Macintosh LC III top and see what's inside! 3:16 - Checking out the ports on the back of the computer 4:13 - Popping the top: BlueSCSI hard drive, RAM, internal fan, recapped5:14 - No PRAM battery installed for the Real Time Clock RTC and memory settings5:33 - Connecting up a modern LCD display to a vintage Apple Macintosh 5:48 - Using a Mitsubishi AD-A205 VGA to Apple Display Port video adapter6:24 - I'm using a Apple II GS keyboard (Alps switches) and ADB mouse with my Mac LC III 7:02 - Apple Macintosh LC 3 computer First power on and smoke test 7:35 - Booting into Mac OS Sorbe is so sweet, just like ice cream! 7:54 - Discussing MARCHintosh and other content creators8:14 - Looking at the Mac LC III About this Apple computer information 8:40 - What is this crazy looking Pac-Man icon? It's JARED FreeVerse.com Software 9:35 - Taking a look at all the Macintosh applications and video games 9:42 - OMG the After Dark Flying Toasters screen saver 10:20 - Back to checking out Macintosh LC III apps, games and software11:01 - Playing some Oregon Trail by MECC software thanks to12:27 - Two hours later I have died of dysentery on the Oregon Trail12:56 - OutroSubscribe: youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1#Apple #Macintosh #vintage --- Video LinksConsole5 Macintosh LC III SMD Tantalum Main PCB Cap Kit:console5.com/store/macintosh-lciii-smd-tantalum-main-pcb-cap-kit-lc3-lc-iii.htmlBlueSCSI hard drive solution:https://scsi.blue/Macintosh LC III Wikipedia:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macintosh_LC_III--- Channel LinksSubscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1--- MARCHintoshThis video is part of the #MARCHintosh 2023 third annual event.MARCHintosh Event Logo concept and design by Javier RiveraYouTube: youtube.com/@ARCJavMasterTwitter: @javmast3r MARCHintosh Playlist: youtube.com/hashtag/marchintosh#Apple #marchintosh #vintage
NABU Computer CP/M 2.2 Ishkur, NABU Network Updates and 8-bit Dance Party Geek With Social Skills 2023-03-22 | In this video we discuss my previous NabuNetwork.com CP/M video, show my v1.22 software again, then preview the upcoming v1.31 using the Open Source Ishkur CP/M, play some MSX games, listen to some NABU 8-Bit chip tunes and discuss releasing the source code.Subscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1--- Video Index0:00 - Intro:1:00 - Discussing my previous NabuNetwork.com v1.22 software CP/M video2:30 - Loading the CP/M from my previous video with custom boot loader2:55 - Watch the NabuNetwork.com BIOS Loader running before the CP/M 2.20 loads 2:57 - Hacked CP/M 2.2 loading with 1979 Digital Research copyright3:05 - Showing the MSXROM to load and play MSX games on the NABU computer3:10 - Loading up Galaga on the NABU computer3:35 - Rebooting back into our custom NABU CP/M bootloader then into CP/M4:22 - Now to loading NabuNetwork.com v1.33 internet adapter software4:33 - Select open source Ishkur CP/M 2.2 from the NABU Network software4:47 - Loading CP/M 2.2 Ishkur Alpha CP/M5:06 - Custom CP/M prompt, discussing switching disks and users5:39 - Loading up Galaga using MSXROM and Ishkur CP/M6:05 - Resetting back to open source Ishkur CP/M with our bootloader7:00 - Showing the Infocom interactive fiction games7:13 - Switching to disk B for something special PTXPlayer 8-bit chip tunes7:40 - Loading Robocop chip tune on the NABU computer8:35 - Loading MR. SID chiptune on the NABU personal computer9:15 - 8-bit Dance Party on the NABU computer9:44 - Answering questions about when will the source code be released10:35 - When will the NABU Network software version 1.31 be released?11:10 - Some thoughts on open source CP/M and asking for feedback11:50 - Outro: NABU Forever!--- Video LinksNABU Network:nabunetwork.comOpen Source NABU Ishkur CP/M:github.com/tergav17/IshkurCPMNABU PC TMS9918A Bitmap Mode Converter:github.com/tursilion/convert9918NABU Games Programmer Leo Binkowski:youtube.com/@leo.binkowskiNABU Replica floppy drive controller and serial add-on cards by KLyball:klyball.com/nabu-page--- Channel LinksSubscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1#retro #iskurcpm #computerscience
PETLifter aka Choplifter on a Commodore PET 2001 computer Geek With Social Skills 2023-02-25 | In this video we check out three amazing Commodore PET homebrew games programmed by Jim Orlando running on my PET 2001-N computer with the PET ROM RAM board upgraded to 32 KB of RAM and BASIC 4.0. The games are PETLifter (a Choplifter clone), PETSCII Portal and PET Panic!First up we have PETLifter - a Choplifter type game for the CBM PET computer. Dan Gorlin's original Choplifter game for the Apple II was amazing. The Commodore PET always deserved something similar. Now we have it!Next up we have PETSCII Portal, a Commodore PET tribute to the 2007 Flash game Portal2D, which itself was a tribute to the Valve Software classic Portal.And finally we have PET Panic - a "platformer" game for the Commodore PET. The arcade game Space Panic was the first "platformer" game, and it inspired more popular games of the time such as Lode Runner and Donkey Kong. Subscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1--- Video Index0:00 - Intro: Commodore PET 2001 computer Homebrew games0:51 - What hardware and upgrades I'm using on my PET 2001-N1:14 - Discussing my SD2PET Future and capturing PET gameplay1:45 - PETLifter - a Choplifter type game for the Commodore PET4:25 - PETSCII Portal, a Commodore PET tribute to the 2007 Flash game Portal2D10:28 - PET Panic - a "platformer" game for the Commodore PET14:45 - Final thoughts and how to download these CBM PET Homebrew games15:18 - Outro--- Video LinksPETLifter - A Choplifter type game for the Commodore PET:jimbo.itch.io/petlifterPETSCII Portal:jimbo.itch.io/petscii-portalPET Panic:jimbo.itch.io/pet-panicDownload Jim's PET Homebrew Games:jimbo.itch.ioThe Future was 8-bit SD2PET - Commodore PET:thefuturewas8bit.com/sd2pet-future.html--- Channel LinksSubscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1#CommodorePET #PETSCII #Homebrew
Merry New Year! Trading Places (1983) Geek With Social Skills 2023-01-01 | What happens when you combine the comic genius of Eddie Murphy with Dan Aykroyd and director John Landis? You get the timeless 1983 comedy classic Trading Places. This is one of my favorite scenes from the movie. Merry New Year! Beef Jerky Time!Subscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1#eddiemurphy #danaykroyd #comedy
NABU Computer from 1984 in 2022 Complete In Box New Old Stock Geek With Social Skills 2022-12-24 | On November 15, 2022 I was given a heads up about some retro New Old Stock vintage NABU Personal Computers for sale via eBay and ordered one the following day. Fast forward to November 26, 2022 Adrian's Digital Basement posted a video about the NABU PC on his channel, then the vintage NABU computer frenzy began!Founded in Ottawa, Canada in 1982, families and schools used cable TV modems to connect NABU PCs to a country-wide network. In addition to standard PC capabilities, the NABU computer could download software and information content through the cable feed. Applications included games, programming languages and news.The NABU PC and NABU Network was said to be ahead of its time, described as the internet, before the internet. DISCLAIMER: Please do not take this video as a tutorial / advice. I'm not an expert, this is just my hobby :)Subscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1--- Video Index0:00 - Intro: New Old Stock NABU Personal Computer from 1984 in 20221:34 - How did I find out about the NABU PC eBay sale?3:13 - What are the specifications for the NABU Personal Computer?3:20 - Motherboard with Zilog Z80A @ 3.58MHz Z80 processor, 64 KB RAM (8 HM4864P-2 chips) 3:33 - 4/8K EPROM - jumper select 4K or 8K (eBay units comes with 4K ROM)3:46 - TMS-9918 NTSC video display chip with 16 KB Video RAM (8 TMS4116-15NL chips)4:05 - Graphics resolution 256 x 92, text 40 x 24, 32 sprite planes, 15 colors plus transparent4:19 - AY-3-8910 Sound Generator design by General Instrument in 19784:33 - The AY-3-8910 was also used in arcade games, consoles and other retro computers4:58 - Fun Fact: The Mockingboard and Cricket sound cards for Apple II computers also use the AY-3-8910 Sound Generator5:20 - Who and what was the NABU PC and NABU Network company in Ottawa, Canada?5:48 - How did the NABU Network actually work back in 1982?6:27 - Sadly in 1986 the NABU Network went away, however in December 2022 it's been reborn!6:32 - Thanks to Leo Binkowski (NABU Developer from the 1980s) NABU Network is alive again7:10 - New Old Stock NABU PC's have power supply fan issues to be aware of8:22 - Listen to my NABU fan before I fixed it, then after my quick fix repair8:40 - Fixing the NABU PC power supply fan from making noise and rubbing inside the shroud9:36 - Checking out the mechanical NABU keyboard with Alps SKCC Cream switches9:53 - The NABU has two DB9 joystick controller ports like the Atari 2600 and Commodore 6410:14 - NABU PC rear panel and all the connector ports10:44 - First boot: My NABU PC connected up and using my laptop as a gateway to the 2022 NABU Network Server12:18 - Viewing the NABU Network Category Menu12:43 - Using the NABU menu shortcut option and load Pac-Man13:06 - Playing the NABU Pac-Man port done by Leo Binkowski in the 1980s 15:25 - Resetting the NABU PC back to the NABU Network Category Menu15:50 - Selecting RetroNET online chat program via my laptop server16:00 - Power cycling the NABU Personal Computer before loading NABU RetroNET chat16:25 - Chatting in real time on December 21, 2022 with peeps on RetroNET online NABU chat20:16 - Outro--- Video LinksNABU Network:nabunetwork.comDownload NABU Internet Adapter Software:nabunetwork.com/resources/nabu-network-internet-adapter-softwareAdrian's The 80s computer you've never heard of: The NABU PC:youtube.com/watch?v=HLYjZoShjy0NABU PC eBay seller:ebay.com/fdbk/feedback_profile/pellmill-llcOriginal 1980s NABU PC software developer Leo Binkowski:youtube.com/@leo.binkowski--- Parts needed to make a NABU Adapter cable (affiliate links):DTech USB to RS422 RS485 Serial Port Converter Adapter Cable with FTDI Chip:amzn.to/3jpYXfkYCS Basics 6 Foot DB9 9 Pin Serial / RS232 Male/Female Extension Cable:amzn.to/3YJ4EVDCESS Metal Body 5 Pin DIN Male Plug MIDI Cable Connector Soldering:amzn.to/3hMNjujMonoprice MIDI Cable - 10 Feet - Black with Keyed 5-pin DIN Connector:amzn.to/3WnXCEn--- Channel LinksSubscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1#retro #computers #computerscience
DOOM (1993) Networked Multiplayer Gameplay in 2022 #DOScember Highlights Geek With Social Skills 2022-12-09 | In early December 2022 I got together with some friends and fellow YouTubers to play the MS-DOS version of DOOM by id Software and network four 486 computers together like it was the golden age of DOS gaming in 1994. We even had a Nintendo 64 game console playing Doom 64 setup as well.Ian from Tales of Weird Stuff put this whole event together for #DOOMcember which was awesome! He provided the 486 computers, network gear and two monitors, I brought two of my LCD monitors and the N64 with Doom 64.This video footage features some highlights I recorded showcasing our fun night of networked Doom gaming, however getting the network working properly was not fun! Don't ask LOL. If network issues weren't enough, as an added bonus by the end of the evening, one of the 468 machines gave up the ghost in true 1990s PC gaming fashion.Fun fact: From its first release, Doom by id Software supported networked multiplayer gameplay in addition to its single-player gameplay. It was one of the first popular games to support networked play.Subscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1--- Video Index0:00 - Intro: Doom online multiplayer in 20220:25 - Adrian's Digital Basement, Doug and Ian (Tales of Weird Stuff) playing Doom0:31 - Joel (Joel Explores Tech), Martin and Ian playing Doom0:42 - Chad, Tim (My Drunk Sibling) and Ian playing networked Doom0:46 - Chad discussing Nintendo 64 Doom 64 frame rates0:50 - Great clip of everyone in the room playing networked Doom0:51 - More of Tim and Ian playing multiplayer Doom1:00 - Outro--- Video LinksDOS Doom LAN Party for #DOScember 2022:youtube.com/watch?v=JWgXd2Sj0igDOScember Playlist: youtube.com/hashtag/doscember--- Channel LinksSubscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1#DOScember2022 #Doom #RetroGaming
Vectrex 40th Anniversary - New Old Stock Console (1982-2022) Geek With Social Skills 2022-11-19 | The Vectrex is a vector display-based home video game console developed by Smith Engineering. It was first released for the North American market in November 1982, then Europe and Japan in 1983. At the time of recording this video, it's November 2022 which means it's been 40 years since the Vectrex was originally released back in 1982. Originally manufactured by General Consumer Electronics (GCE), it was later licensed to Milton Bradley (MB) after they acquired the company. Bandai released the system in Japan.Subscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1--- Video Index0:00 - Intro: Vectrex console by GCE turns 40 years old0:53 - What will I be covering in this Vectrex video?2:10 - Channel house keeping with revisiting Vector Patrol by Kristof Tuts2:30 - Beta testing Vector Patrol back in 2013-2014 with a VecMulti and now using a PiTrex3:35 - Showing my early production run Vector Patrol cartridge number 0474:02 - Taking a look at the Vector Patrol screen overlay 4:15 - My New Old Stock Vectrex console and box6:38 - Reviewing the box serial number, then looking inside the NOS Vectrex console box7:37 - Inspecting all the original Vectrex paperwork (manual, registration card, passport and more)9:42 - The original mint Mine Storm game screen overlay with sleeve and users manual 10:30 - Awesome homemade Vectrex dust cover with heavy metal fire, flames and dancing girl11:45 - Checking out the side profile of the Vectrex and form fitted dust cover12:15 - The back of the Vectrex console showing the matching game system and box serial number13:07 - Happy 40th birthday Vectrex, shout-outs 13:42 - Powering up the Vectrex and showing the production version of Vector Patrol running14:22 - Outro--- Video LinksMy Vectrex Vector Patrol (Moon Patrol) beta testing video from August 13, 2014:youtube.com/watch?v=8CqG5w7js6gRichard Hutchinson VecMulti cartridge:Email: richard.hutchinson@dsl.pipex.comVectrex PiTrex cartridge:http://www.ombertech.com/pitrex.phpSean Kelly's Vectrex page:http://www.vectrexmulti.comKristof Tuts Vectrex site:Updated link coming soonVectrex Wikipedia:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vectrex--- Channel LinksSubscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1#Vectrex #VectorPatrol #RetroGaming
How bad is it? Arcade1Up Atari 2600 Giant Joystick Remote Controller Geek With Social Skills 2022-11-12 | It's time to check out this Giant Atari 2600 Joystick by Arcade1up that's part of the "Fellowship of the Atari Giant Joystick" event started by The Taylor and Amy Show!Watch me play some classic Atari bowling on this retro gaming inspired video game console. I actually do pretty good for how horrible this thing really is LOL!This beast was originally donated to The Taylor and Amy show by David Youd and they decided to share the love (har-har) with other YouTubers. Hopefully this Atari plug and play joystick finds its way all around the world!Be sure to watch until the very end as I added a blooper from recording the introduction handoff with Tim and AJ from the "My Drunk Sibling" channel.Subscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1--- Video Index0:00 - Intro: Driving to meet up with Tim and AJ from My Drunk Sibling0:34 - Tim and AJ handing off the giant Atari joystick to me0:50 - Showing how giant this Atari joystick really is1:24 - Telling a real 1977 Atari 2600 Heavy Sixer joystick who it's father is1:38 - Powering up the Arcade 1up giant Atari joystick2:31 - Talking about the Taylor and Amy Show challenge2:50 - Looking at the Atari 2600 game selection3:21 - Selecting Atari Bowling as the game I play to test the giant joystick4:05 - Let's Play Bowling using the giant Atari joystick7:25 - Discussing who's next to receive this horrible Arcade 1up Atari Bluetooth controller8:06 - Showcasing the various channel stickers on the joystick8:50 - Outro 9:10 - Blooper Reel--- Video LinksFellowship of the Atari Giant Joystick playlist:youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3PPNTwgmSFnlxHBZWefxZqg_q-SPqXmPThe Taylor and Amy Show:youtube.com/c/TheTaylorandAmyShowChannelMy Drunk Sibling with Tim and AJ:youtube.com/channel/UC0ZSp5kpoAkwrdp7iAF503Q/videosDavid Youd:youtube.com/c/DavidYoud/videos--- Channel LinksSubscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1#Atari2600 #Arcade1up #Atari
Barn Find: Tandy Radio Shack TRS-80 CoCo 2 Color Computer 2 Geek With Social Skills 2022-11-01 | Let's explore a barn found Radio Shack TRS-80 Color Computer 2 also known as the Tandy CoCo 2 that was recently gifted to me. This model of machine originally came with 16 KB of RAM and the Color Extended BASIC ROM factory installed.The factory label on the bottom of this Radio Shack treasure showcases TRS-80 Color Computer 2 Model 26-3027 with serial number 0001234. How cool is that?DISCLAIMER: Please do not take this video as a tutorial / advice. I'm not an expert, this is just my hobby :)Subscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1--- Video Index0:00 - Barn found Radio Shack TRS-80 Color Computer 20:50 - Tim from My Drunk Sibling gifted me this TRS-80 CoCo 21:12 - What's in the freaking Tandy TRS-80 CoCo 2 box?!?!1:44 - Christmas 1984 Radio Shack TRS-80 Color Computer 2 TV commercial2:15 - Tandy TRS-80 CoCo 2 computer removed from trashed box2:44 - Original factory sealed package with all CoCo 2 manuals and paperwork2:57 - An up close and personal look at how yellow and dirty the machine is 3:32 - Bottom label showing model 26-3017 with serial number 00012343:53 - Breaking Seal Voids Your Service Warranty Radio Shack Service Center label4:24 - Taking a look inside after removing the computer case top cover5:05 - Almost every single IC is socketed on the CoCo 2 motherboard5:14 - Even the RAM chips are in sockets so upgrading the RAM to 64 KB will be a easy 5:47 - Yuck! Look at how dirty this TRS-80 CoCo 2 top case is from being in a barn6:03 - Checking out the machine after a good cleaning inside and out6:18 - I still need to clean and detail the keyboard6:30 - This CoCo 2 was upgraded to 64 KB Tandy branded RAM by Radio Shack at some point7:16 - It's time for the first smoke test of this TRS-80 Color Computer 2. Oh no!7:52 - 48 hours later with a lot of troubleshooting8:03 - Talking to Adrian Black from Adrian's Digital Basement for tips and suggestions8:40 - Reaching out to Tim from Sibling Rivalry / My Drunk Sibling for possible parts9:05 - The Tandy 6809 CPU (MC6809EP) and SAM chips were bad. Also found a bad RAM chip9:30 - Before doing another smoke test, let's check out the keyboard all cleaned up10:22 - Reinstalling the keyboard getting ready for another power on test10:55 - Let's see if the TRS-80 CoCo 2 computer works now11:02 - Extended Color BASIC 1.0 Copyright 1980 by Tandy under license from Microsoft11:29 - Look at how clean the top cover is now, then putting it back on the computer12:01 - So what's next for this Radio Shack TRS-80 Color Computer 2?12:15 - Asking for suggestions on what to do next with this TRS-80 CoCo 2 system12:41 - Big thanks to Tim for gifting me this Radio Shack Tandy Color Computer13:00 - Outro--- Video LinksGeek With Social Skills Radio Shack Tandy Playlist:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOgohYmiitqmrq43DjhwWpHvEQwk2CKa4My Drunk Sibling with Tim and AJ / Sibling Rivalry:youtube.com/channel/UC0ZSp5kpoAkwrdp7iAF503Q/videosTim's CoCo and MAME website:http://tlindner.macmess.orgTim's personal YouTube channel:youtube.com/user/lindnertim/videosTRS-80 Color Computer Archive (find the Service Manual here):colorcomputerarchive.com--- Channel LinksSubscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1#RadioShackTandy #ColorComputer2 #CoCo2
Raid Over Moscow (1984) for the Commodore 64 Unboxing and Gameplay Geek With Social Skills 2022-10-21 | In this video I do a unboxing, then a complete game play and walk through of Raid Over Moscow, the ultimate global thermonuclear war game for the Commodore 64 computer.Raid Over Moscow was developed and published in 1984 by Access Software for the C64 and was written by Bruce Carver who also wrote Beach-Head (1983).The game was first published for the Commodore 64 with Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Atari 8-bit, BBC Micro, and ZX Spectrum versions following. Upon reissue the game was retitled to Raid.Released during the "Regan years" aka Cold War era, Raid Over Moscow is an action game in which the player has to stop three Soviet nuclear attacks on North America, then fight his (or her) way into and destroy a nuclear facility located in Moscow's Kremlin.There are 7 sections of Raid Over Moscow that need to be completed to win the game: Sequence 1: Strategic Air Command Headquarters (SAC)Sequence 2: Defense TacticsSequence 3: Attack RunSequence 4: Missile SilosSequence 5: Soviet Defense CenterSequence 6: Inside the Reactor RoomSequence 7: The Final ChapterThis video capture was done using my Ultimate 64 Elite by Gideon. Enjoy!Subscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1--- Video Index0:00 - Intro0:39 - Raid Over Moscow box and packaging 1:33 - What's in the box?1:57 - Original Raid Over Moscow floppy disk2:29 - Instructions for Raid Over Moscow game3:10 - Discussing mini games Discs of Tron and Zaxxon 3:27 - Unboxing outro, thanks and appreciation3:58 - Greetings Professor Falken, shall we play a game? 4:06 - Let's play Raid Over Moscow!4:15 - In the hanger, approaching Saratov5:05 - Ground attack on Saratov (Zaxxon)5:55 - Destroying Leningrad launch site6:17 - In the hanger, approaching Minsk7:07 - Ground attack on Minsk (took me 4 tries LOL)10:32 - Destroying Minsk launch site10:44 - In the hanger, approaching Saratov11:38 - Ground attack on Saratov12:27 - Destroying Saratov launch site12:36 - Fighting my way into Moscow city13:26 - Moscow city battle15:06 - Reactor robot battle (Discs of Tron)18:09 - Victory!18:36 - Outro and final thoughts--- Video LinksMy Beach-Head Commodore 64 video:youtube.com/watch?v=2Yw_Q71ZCLQGideon's Ultimate 64 Elite: ultimate64.com/Ultimate-64-Elite--- Channel LinksSubscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1#Commodore64 #RaidOverMoscow #GamePlay
#SepTandy 2022 Pickups, Trades and Donations - September 2022 Geek With Social Skills 2022-09-01 | Here are my September 2022 pickups, trades and donations that include all things Radio Shack and Tandy Corporation like a Tandy computer serial mouse, Deluxe Joystick and a lot more!Subscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1--- Video Index0:00 - Intro: September 2022 pickups, trades and donations0:44 - Tandy computer Serial Mouse Catalog Number 25-1040C1:46 - TRS-80 Model 4/4P Disk System Owner's Manual3:09 - Tandy Deluxe Joystick Catalog Number 26-3012B6:45 - Tandy 3.5" Floppy Disk holder7:56 - Tandy 5.25" Floppy Disk holder filled with Software8:23 - Checking out Tandy 1000 games and software8:30 - Tandy diskette drive head cleaner Catalog Number 26-408A9:08 - Radio Shack TRS-80 diskette drive head cleaner Catalog Number 26-4089:28 - TRS-80 Model 1 SuperSCRIPTSIT MiniDisk sofware10:30 - Tandy 16-Color Wheel of Fortune game Featuring Vanna White11:32 - Elephant Memory Systems disk box filled with TRS-80 software12:03 - File Cabinet Library TRS-80 Model 4 by Computer News 8013:18 - TRS-Link Newsletter disks by Computer News 8014:00 - Outro--- Video LinksGeek With Social Skills Tandy Playlist:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOgohYmiitqmrq43DjhwWpHvEQwk2CKa4Tales of Weird Stuff (Ian's channel):youtube.com/c/TalesofWeirdStuffSepTandy Playlist: youtube.com/hashtag/septandyTRS-80 Magazine Computer News 80:trs-80.com/wordpress/magazine-cn80--- Channel LinksSubscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1#RadioShackTandy #SepTandy #SepTandy2022
Rare Amiga game. Do you agree? A Mind Forever Voyaging Geek With Social Skills 2022-08-20 | A Mind Forever Voyaging is a 1985 interactive fiction game published by Infocom. Why does the Amiga version seem to be the rarest of all versions to find from back in the day? Let's find out!Steve Meretzky designed and implemented A Mind Forever Voyaging. AMFV was Infocom's seventeenth game.Fun fact: Steve collaborated with author Douglas Adams on the interactive fiction version of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. He also worked on Leather Goddesses of Phobos, Planetfall, Zork Zero and many other Infocom game titles.A Mind Forever Voyaging (AMFV) was released for the Apple II, Atari ST, Commodore 128, MS-DOS, Macintosh and Amiga vintage computers.Subscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1--- Video Index0:00 - Intro: A Mind Forever Voyaging by Infocom1:51 - A Mind Forever Voyaging complete in box Amiga packaging 3:00 - What's in the box? Feelies and more!3:49 - Dakota Online Magazine from April, 20315:07 - Clear plastic box insert5:36 - Amiga 3.5" Floppy Disk IS5-C04-FD16:04 - Ballpoint pen from QUAD Mutual Insurance6:12 - From seafarms to spacelabs, you're covered by QUAD7:01 - PRISM Project Facility Class One Security Mode Access Decoder Wheel7:35 - Interactive Fiction Reference Card for the Commodore Amiga8:09 - Advertisement by the Joybooth Manufacturers of North America8:33 - Map of Rockvil, Jewel of the Quad-State Area8:52 - A Mind Forever Voyaging Registration Card9:14 - Official Infocom hint book ordering paperwork10:05 - Huge Infocom software poster11:06 - Why is the Amiga version so rare?11:25 - Infocom sales and shipping numbers from 1985-198913:06 - Outro--- Video LinksInfocom Archives (documents, memos, sales & shipping numbers) - Jason Scott:flickr.com/photos/textfiles/sets/72157604579363487Wikipedia - A Mind Forever Voyaging:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Mind_Forever_VoyagingA Mind Forever Voyaging - Amiga Love:amigalove.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=96--- Channel LinksSubscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1#Infocom #InteractiveFiction #CommodoreAmiga
Pickups, Trades and Donations - August 2022 Geek With Social Skills 2022-08-12 | Here are some of my recent pickups that include a complete in box Telengard for the Commodore PET 2001, some VIC-20 cartridges, a rare Miner 2049er C64 cartridge and a lot more!Subscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1--- Video Index0:00 - Intro0:40 - Avenger Space Invaders Clone VIC-20 cartridge (VIC-1901)1:34 - Radar Rat Race Rally-X Clone VIC-20 cartridge (VIC-1910)2:10 - Jupiter Lander Lunar Lander Clone VIC-20 cartridge (VIC-1907)2:42 - Gorf arcade port VIC-20 cartridge (VIC-1923)3:22 - Cops n' Robbers Commodore 16 and Plus/4 cassette game4:19 - Formula 1 Simulator Plus/4 and C16 cassette game4:57 - How To Win at video Games book (Asteroids, Pac-Man, Berzerk)6:49 - Amstrad 3" New Old Stock (NOS) CF-2 Amsoft floppy disks PCW 82568:20 - Miner 2049er Commodore 64 cartridge by Big Five Software C649:52 - Telengard by Avalon Hill for the PET, C64, TRS-80 and Atari 400/80013:11 - Outro--- People, Places and Things mentioned in my videoRavenWolf Retro Tech (Mike):youtube.com/c/RavenWolfRetroTechEighty Eighty Eight (Marcus):youtube.com/user/anovaprint--- Channel LinksSubscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1#Pickups #AvalonHill #CommodorePET
Beach-Head by Access Software Commodore 64 Unboxing and Gameplay (1983) Geek With Social Skills 2022-08-06 | In this video I do an unboxing, then a complete gameplay walkthrough of Beach-Head, the ultimate war game for the Commodore 64 computer.Beach-Head was developed and published in 1983 by Access Software for the C64 and was written by Bruce Carver.Fun fact: Beach-Head was awarded "most original programming" at the Summer 1984 CES Consumer Electronics Show, held in Chicago.This video capture was done using my Ultimate 64 Elite by Gideon. Enjoy!Subscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1--- Video Index0:00 - Intro0:56 - Beach-Head box and packaging 1:53 - What's in the box? 4:34 - Let's play Beach-Head4:48 - Sequence 1: Aerial Reconnaissance5:15 - Sequence 2: The Hidden Passage8:22 - Sequence 3: General Quarters10:33 - Sequence 4: Battle Stations13:07 - Sequence 5: Beach-Head!17:32 - Sequence 6: The Final Battle!21:02 - Outro--- Video LinksGideon's Ultimate 64 Elite: ultimate64.com/Ultimate-64-EliteSummer CES 1984 report:http://obligement.free.fr/articles_traduction/summer_ces_1984_en.php--- Channel LinksSubscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1#Commodore64 #BeachHead #GamePlay
Commodore 64 VIC-Switch by Handic Software AB Stockholm, Sweden Geek With Social Skills 2022-07-09 | In his video we check out my vintage Commodore VIC-Switch by Handic Software AB in Stockholm, Sweden. The VIC-Switch is hardware for use with the C64, VIC-20 and C128 computers.So what is the Commodore VIC-Switch you might be asking? It's a device that makes it possible to share serial devices with up to 8 Commodore computers which means 8 computers can share a disk drive, printer, plotter, etc.The VIC-Switch keeps track of who is currently using the device and prevents access to all other computers who might be requesting it at the same time. Once the first computer is done using it, the VIC-Switch will then give access to the next computer.Fun fact: The VIC-Switch units were used in schools back in the early 1980s. They are not very common to find in 2022. I'm super happy to finally have one in my personal collection.Some history about Handic. Handic Computers AB, originally a state enterprise but became privately incorporated a few years before the Commodores' rise and was the sales conduit for Commodore computers in Sweden up until the demise of the VIC-20. Not only did they sell the hardware and peripherals, but also distributed and wrote software for the platforms as well. Around 1984, Handic's parent company, Datatronic, decided to divest Handic of the hardware portion of their business and put it under the purview of the parent enterprise, leaving Handic to sell the software solely. Datatronic itself folded around 1986, at which point Commodore finally took over the reins, opened Commodore Sweden and started selling their products directly.Subscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1--- Video Index0:00 - Intro0:46 - Trying to find a Datatronic Commodore VIC-Switch1:03 - What is the Handic Vic-Switch?1:16 - How does the Commodore 64 VIC-Switch work?1:34 - Commodore VIC-Switch used in schools1:44 - There's even a CBM PET IEEE VIC-Switch2:06 - Use the VIC-Switch with a C64, VIC-20 and a C128 at the same time2:21 - Up close and personal with the Handic Software VIC-Switch 3:24 - Looking at the 8 Commodore IEC ports on the back4:00 - How to connect up the VIC-Switch4:26 - Repairing the VIC-Switch rear label4:58 - Should I fix the front label and remove the air bubble?5:35 - Taking a look at the bottom of the VIC-Switch6:25 - Opening up the VIC-Switch to see all the electronic components8:11 - A good look at the front label air bubble8:39 - Putting the VIC-Switch back together8:48 - I'm planning a follow up Commodore VIC-Switch video9:25 - Thank you to my awesome Patreon supporters9:37 - Giving special thanks to friends of the channel9:43 - Shout out to Mike from Ravenwolf Retro Tech9:48 - Outro--- Video LinksRavenWolf Retro Tech:youtube.com/c/RavenWolfRetroTechMy Commodore Computer Playlist:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOgohYmiitqk1okrA95MAYC0jt-rPHsY6--- Channel LinksSubscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1#Commodore #VICSwitch, #HandicDatatronic
Metallica Master of Puppets Stranger Things 4 Eddie Munson 8bit Chip Music Geek With Social Skills 2022-07-07 | Stranger Things 4 put Metallica's 1986 classic song Master of Puppets in the Spotify Top 50 and people are mad about it which inspired me to post this 8-bit computer chiptunes version.Fun fact: Chiptune, also known as chip music or 8-bit music, is a style of synthesized electronic music made using the Programmable Sound Generator sound chips or synthesizers in vintage arcade machines, computers (Commodore 64 and Apple II) and video game consoles.Subscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1--- Video Index0:00 - Intro: Stranger Things 4, Metallica's Master of Puppets1:10 - Giving special thanks to friends of the channel1:20 - Patreon supporter shout-outs1:39 - Metallica Master of Puppets 8-bit computer SID chip tune --- Video LinksStranger Things 4 Eddie Munson's Upside Down Guitar Scene:youtube.com/watch?v=yXnk3n-qNrIMaster of Puppets official 1986 album release:youtube.com/watch?v=S7blkui3nQc--- Channel LinksSubscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1#Metallica #MasterOfPuppets #strangerthings
Repairing my Commodore PET 2001 Keyboard (again) Geek With Social Skills 2022-06-17 | In this video I repair my vintage Commodore PET 2001-32 computer keyboard since the original CBM keyboard repair I did back in January 2020 was starting to fail with some of the keys. DISCLAIMER: Please do not take this video as a tutorial / advice. I'm not an expert, this is just my hobby :)Subscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1--- Video Index0:00 - Intro1:11 - Lifting the CBM PET 2001 computer case lid1:52 - I've removed the Commodore PET Keyboard from the case2:09 - Unscrewed 19 tiny flat head screws3:01 - On the bench desoldering the caps lock wires3:45 - Removed the circuit board, inspecting the conductive carbon pads3:57 - Next step: discussing the CaiKot 44 conductive silver paint5:07 - Applied the conductive paint to the PET keyboard plungers5:36 - Getting advice from Mr. Lurch and Adrian's Digital Basement6:22 - Reinstalling the PET keyboard PCB, then resoldered caps lock wires6:54 - Putting the keyboard back into the PET computer case7:15 - It's time to test the keyboard. Let's hope for the best.7:52 - Typed in a 530 line BASIC program to really test all the keys8:20 - Running the Commodore PET 2001 BASIC program. Chicken Lips! 8:52 - Discussing what a journey this retro machine has been9:15 - Giving special thanks to friends of the channel9:34 - Outro--- Video LinksCaiKot 44, Conductive Silver/Carbon Coating Paint:amzn.to/3GpzxHPMy Commodore CBM PET 2001 Computer Playlist:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOgohYmiitqkt1J9Pk6WBC-kUi1cOQWNs--- Channel LinksSubscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1#CommodorePET #ComputerKeyboard #VintageComputer
Thrift Store Adventures - Goodwill Shopping Finds - Episode 1 Geek With Social Skills 2022-06-01 | In this video I will be sharing my Goodwill thrift store shopping adventures that took place at four different stores in one day. I found some interesting items for sure!Subscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1--- Video Index0:00 - Intro0:32 - First Goodwill: Electronics, toys, games and puzzles1:45 - Pretty cool shot glasses 2:13 - DVDs, Blu-Rays, music CDs 2:30 - Fight Club, The Recruit, Boiler Room and Anger Management DVD's3:03 - Snagged a iHome Apple iPod radio clock with remote3:19 - Second Goodwill: Movies, music, VHS tapes and video games (PlayStation 2, Wii and Xbox)3:56 - Found Birthday Party Bash complete for the Nintendo Wii4:03 - Alesis Melody61 MIDI keyboard tested and working4:35 - Complete in box Nintendo Wii Fit board and Guitar Hero accessories5:18 - Huge amount of interesting shot glasses5:59 - Vintage retro Pepsi Cola glass 6:06 - Toy Story to Infinity and Beyond Buzz Lightyear6:12 - Quick stop at McDonald's for some lunch 6:21 - Third Goodwill: VHS tapes, DVDs and Disney movies 7:51 - Rack mount TASCAM SS-R200 is a stereo audio recorder 9:19 - Wheel of drink party game (picked up for a friend)10:34 - Went back to the first Goodwill hoping the Alcatraz Island shot glass was still there11:18 - Fourth Goodwill: Electronics, VCR and DVD players12:13 - Sound Machine with 16 different sound effects12:36 - Retro computer floppy disk holder 5.25" disks13:00 - Outro--- Channel linksSubscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1#ThriftStore #Goodwill #Electronics
Commodore PET 2001-16 N CBM Computer: Whats New Since The Rescue in 2020? #ComMAYdore 2022 Geek With Social Skills 2022-05-28 | In this video I revisit my 1978 Commodore CBM PET model 2001-16 N that I picked up back in early 2020 and discuss what's happened with it since rescuing it two years ago.DISCLAIMER: Please do not take this video as a tutorial / advice. I'm not an expert, this is just my hobby :)Subscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1--- Video Index0:00 - Intro0:53 - Mentioning previous Commodore PET 2001 videos1:13 - Talking about recapping the CBM PET 2001 PCB1:44 - TFW8B PET RAM/ROM board BASIC 1, 2, 4 and 32KB RAM2:53 - SD2PET Future SD Card storage for the Commodore PET3:57 - Up close with the Commodore PET 2001-N computer5:29 - Checking out the PET green screen showing Commodore BASIC 4.06:05 - Bringing up the SD card directory catalog6:25 - Loading Space Invaders via the SD2PET hardware7:14 - Playing a game of Space Invaders and getting a horrible score9:35 - Checking out the PET 2001 cassette, parallel and IEEE-488 ports 10:24 - Outro--- Video LinksCommodore CBM PET 2001-N Rescue and Restoration:youtube.com/watch?v=GqWNoKmfLeIPET 2001 Keyboard Repair and RAM/ROM Upgrades:youtube.com/watch?v=FdQD9Kez2iICommodore PET ROM/RAM board:thefuturewas8bit.com/shop/commodore/petromram.htmlConsole5 PET 2001N System Board Cap Kit:console5.com/store/commodore-pet-2001n-system-board-cap-kit-320350.htmlConsole5 Commodore PET 2001N 9" Monitor Cap Kit:console5.com/store/commodore-pet-2001n-9-monitor-cap-kit-cbm-cdu-b79-2001-n.html--- Channel LinksSubscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1My Commodore CBM PET 2001-N Computer Playlist:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOgohYmiitqkt1J9Pk6WBC-kUi1cOQWNs#CommodorePET #CommodorePET #VintageComputing
Gameplay of the 7th Guest Interactive Movie Puzzle Adventure Video Game Geek With Social Skills 2022-04-16 | In this video I do a complete gameplay walkthrough of The 7th Guest interactive movie puzzle adventure video game. At times I did use my strategy guide for some of the puzzles. I also did not skip the cut scenes so you can experience the entire game.The 7th Guest was produced by Trilobyte and originally released by Virgin Interactive Entertainment back in April 1993.Fun Fact: It's one of the first computer video games to be released only on CD-ROM.I've owned this game since it came out and it's the reason why I purchased a CD-ROM drive and sound card bundle from Software Etc.Game played and video footage captured from my Intel Pentium MMX 200 computer with 32MB RAM, 3dfx Voodoo3 3000 video card and Sound Blaster 16 sound card. Enjoy!Subscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1--- Video Index0:00 - My Personal Intro1:39 - It's Time To Play The 7th Guest2:42 - 7th Guest introduction and backstory7:00 - The Foyer in Henry Stauf's mansion9:15 - Library - Telescope Puzzle12:37 - Dining Room - Cake Puzzle17:40 - Kitchen - Can Puzzle23:15 - Basement - Gate Puzzle, Maze and Crypt Puzzle32:48 - The Foyer (again) - Spider Puzzle36:26 - Game Room - Queen Puzzle39:35 - Julie Heine's Room - Heart Puzzle45:45 - Martine Burden's Room - Bedspread Puzzle49:39 - Knox's Bedroom - Bishop Puzzle58:29 - Library (again) cut scene 1:00:58 - Kitchen (again) cut scene1:04:30 - Hamilton Temple's Room - Card Puzzle1:09:41 - Bathroom - Knight Puzzle1:20:47 - Brian Dutton's Room - Coin Puzzle1:23:42 - The Chapel - Pit Puzzle1:26:44 - Laboratory cut scene1:28:27 - Laboratory - Microscope Puzzle1:30:48 - Went to Library for Microscope Puzzle Hint1:31:22 - Laboratory - (2nd Try) Microscope Puzzle1:35:45 - Went to Library for Another Microscope Puzzle Hint1:36:22 - Laboratory - (3rd Try) Microscope Puzzle (gave up)1:37:21 - Went to Library to solve Microscope Puzzle1:38:51 - Music Room - Piano Puzzle1:51:13 - Portrait Gallery - Stauf's Face1:57:59 - Doll Room - Flip Puzzle2:02:16 - Nursery - Block Puzzle2:05:47 - Attic Door - Poke The Pentagram Puzzle2:07:30 - Inside The Attic - High Lights Tower Puzzle2:09:29 - Various Attic cut scenes2:11:50 - So Who is Ego? We Find Out!2:13:56 - The 7th Guest Game End Credits--- Video LinksMy "Making of The 7th Guest" VHS tape from 1992-1993:youtube.com/watch?v=FPNvIckgMxwMy complete in box copy of The 7th Guest:youtube.com/watch?v=ykML7YSpFa4--- Channel LinksSubscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1#The7thGuest #Gameplay #Walkthrough
Pickups, Trades and Donations - April 2022 Geek With Social Skills 2022-04-09 | Here are some of my recent pickups that include a Apple Macintosh Plus computer, a QuickShot QS-120 Deluxe Joystick Adapter, some Milton Bradley Microvision games and a lot more!Subscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1--- Video Index0:00 - Intro0:37 - Alien Raiders Microvision Console Game Cartridge3:21 - Cosmic Hunter Milton Bradley Microvision Game5:20 - Mindbuster Game Cartridge for the MB Microvision7:28 - Street Fighter II Animated Movie VHS Tape8:40 - Tekken Motion Picture VHS Tape9:39 - Apple Macintosh Plus Computer10:42 - Official 1Mb RAM Machintosh Plus Labeling 11:10 - No Macintosh Plus Battery Damage. Huzzah!12:14 - Mac Plus keyboard with numeric keypad and directional arrow keys13:41 - QuickShot QS-120 Deluxe Joystick Adapter IBM PC/XT/AT Compatible15:34 - Commodore 16 Computer C16 Tutorial Cartridge16:44 - Outro--- Channel LinksSubscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1#Pickups #AppleMacintosh #Commodore16
Macintosh SE/30 BlueSCSI ROM-inator II Atom SIMM Custom Build - #MARCHintosh 2022 Geek With Social Skills 2022-03-10 | In this video I take some spare Apple Mac parts and build a stealth Macintosh SE/30 computer using a SE FDHD case, SE/30 motherboard, BlueSCSI hard drive and a ROM-inator SIMM.DISCLAIMER: Please do not take this video as a tutorial / advice. I'm not an expert, this is just my hobby :)Subscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1 --- Video Index0:00 - Intro: Apple Macintosh Stealth SE/30 Custom Build1:07 - The build parts: SE FDHD case, SE/30 PCB, BlueSCSI, BMOW ROM-inator SIMM, Mac Cracker3:04 - Opening the Macintosh SE FDHD computer case3:30 - Showcasing the SE/30 motherboard and ROM-inator, then installing the PCB into the case4:28 - Almost forgot the RF shield to protect the SE/30 Macintosh main board4:53 - Connecting the power and floppy drive cables to the SE/30 board6:12 - Plugging in the SCSI cable, the BlueSCSI hard drive, then the CRT neck board7:17 - Smoke testing everything to make sure it all works8:39 - Enable 32-bit addressing, bump cache memory up to 128 KB, then reboot computer9:00 - Macintosh SE FDHD Stealth SE/30 system is working perfectly9:53 - Checking about this Mac and confirming 32 MB memory and running in 32-bit mode10:10 - OutroSubscribe: youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1#AppleMacintosh #MARCHintosh2022 #BlueSCSI--- Video LinksConsole5 Macintosh SE/30 cap kit:console5.com/store/macintosh-se-30-smd-tantalum-axial-capacitor-main-pcb-cap-kit.htmlBlueSCSI hard drive solution:https://scsi.blue/BMOW Mac ROM-inator II Atom SIMM:shop.bigmessowires.com/products/mac-rom-inator-ii-atom-simmMac Cracker - Hazet 803LG-T15 Screwdriver "Trinamic" Torx T15:amazon.com/gp/product/B001C9VKO8--- MARCHintoshThis video is part of the #MARCHintosh 2022 second annual event.MARCHintosh Event Logo concept and design by Javier RiveraYouTube: youtube.com/c/JavMasterTwitter: @javmast3r MARCHintosh Playlist: youtube.com/hashtag/marchintoshMARCHintosh 2022 Playlist: youtube.com/hashtag/marchintosh2022
Pickups, Trades and Donations - January 2022 Geek With Social Skills 2022-01-20 | Here are some of my recent pickups that include a complete in box Atari 2600 Mappy homebrew game, a sealed Laser computer branded copy of MS-DOS 5.0, original Commodore 64 software from Sierra Online, Electronic Arts and Muse, vintage Pac-Man stickers and a lot more!Subscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1--- Video Index0:00 - Intro0:36 - Pac-Man trading card stickers from 19812:15 - Mario Kart Donkey Kong Themed Hot Wheels3:16 - Atari 2600 manuals, comics and catalogs6:00 - 2018 Mappy Homebrew Game for the Atari 26007:23 - Custom nerdy and geeky fabric patches 8:48 - Laser computer branded MS-DOS 5.0 floppy disks10:04 - Nintendo Game and Watch Legend of Zelda11:29 - Complete In Box Stealth C64 game by Broderbund12:45 - MULE Electronic Arts C64 floppy disk M.U.L.E.13:02 - Frogger Sierra On-Line floppy disk Sega13:20 - Castle Wolfenstein Muse Software floppy disk13:55 - Easy Calc Commodore 64 cartridge complete in box14:46 - Commodore 64 computer Estate Sale score recap15:06 - Outro--- Channel LinksSubscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1#Pickups #Atari2600Homebrew #Commodore64
Compaq LTE 5300 MS-DOS Retro Gaming Laptop #DOScember 2021 Geek With Social Skills 2021-12-25 | In this #DOScember video we take a look at my vintage Compaq LTE 5300 laptop computer running Microsoft DOS 6.22 and Windows 3.11.A huge "thank you" to RetroTech Chris for donating this Compaq LTE 5000 series portable computer to my channel. If you haven't already, please be sure to check out his RetroTech Chris YouTube channel that features all sorts of DOS and Windows computer hacking goodness. His link is below.Subscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1--- Video Index0:00 - Intro: Compaq LTE 5300 laptop computer0:42 - Discussing my July 2021 pickup video1:25 - This Compaq LTE 5300 has a New Old Stock Screen1:53 - I was gifted this retro Compaq LTE 5000 series laptop2:04 - Cisco Aironet 350 series wireless LAN adapter2:35 - The laptop came with the 1.44 MB floppy drive 3:00 - Purchased an original Compaq LTE AC adapter model series 28823:20 - Compaq 6x speed CD-ROM drive model number UJDCD6740 3:40 - I'm planning to upgrade the 1.3 GB IDE hard drive with a IDE to CF adapter 3:56 - The specifications for the Compaq LTE 5300 laptop computer4:08 - Nice personalized letter from RetroTech Chris 4:49 - Finally turning on the machine and checking things out5:45 - Booting up DOS 6.22 and the Menu Works 2.10 software5:56 - Is the Compaq LTE 5300 Y2K compliant?6:35 - Looking to see what games are loaed on the hard drive7:10 - Secret of Monkey Island (LucasFilm Games)7:53 - Control Alt Delete to reboot the Compaq LTE 5300 computer8:33 - It's time to checkout Lemmings by Psygnosis DMA Design 9:18 - Outro--- Video LinksPickups, Trades and Donations - July 2021:youtube.com/watch?v=wV7JwkoEn4A&t=335sRetroTech Chris YouTube Channel:youtube.com/c/RetroTechChris LTE 5300 NOS Display Live Stream #3 - June 11, 2021:youtube.com/watch?v=S9bLG77f0dADOScember Playlist: youtube.com/hashtag/doscember#CompaqLTE5300 #Laptop #DOScember2021
A Tandy Bear Christmas in-store demo by Radio Shack #DOScember 2021 Geek With Social Skills 2021-12-01 | In this #DOScember video we take a look at the in-store Tandy Bear Christmas demo that was featured in over 6,900 Radio Shack stores nationwide back in 1987. This Christmas demo really showcases the amazing Tandy graphics and sounds. It looks great on my Tandy 1000 TX computer and CM-11 color monitor.For those wondering, I'm running the MS-DOS 6.22 operating system on my Tandy 1000 computer. The Tandy Bear Christmas holiday demo was written and programmed by Tandy Radio Shack and Digital Learning Systems.Subscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1--- Video Index0:00 - Intro: A Tandy Bear Christmas 1987 in-store demo by Radio Shack2:14 - Running the demo on my Tandy 1000 TX computer4:25 - History: This demo was run in over 6,900 stores nationwide4:43 - Where to download the Tandy Corporation holiday demo4:48 - Outro--- Video LinksThe Three Bears, in-store Christmas demo download:http://www.oldskool.org/guides/tvdog/games.html DOScember Playlist: youtube.com/hashtag/doscember#Tandy1000 #RadioShack #DOScember2021
Olivetti D2000 Electronic Pocket Notebook and PDA from 1990 Geek With Social Skills 2021-11-12 | Let's showcase the Italian Olivetti D2000, a vintage electronic pocket notebook and Personal Digital Assistant organizer from 1990.Founded in 1908 as a typewriter manufacturer by Camillo Olivetti in the Turin commune of Ivrea, Italy, Olivetti was an Italian manufacturer of computers, tablets, smartphones, printers and other such business products as calculators and fax machines.The Olivetti D2000 has the following applications built-in: Phone book, Memo Pad, Schedule, Calendar, Home/World clock, Metric/Curencies conversion and a 10-digit calculator.--- Video Index0:00 - Intro1:00 - Olivetti company history1:19 - D2000 Specifications1:47 - Up close with the Olivetti D2000 PDA case2:53 - What is the D2000 electronic note book?3:35 - Powering on the D2000 and checking out the functions4:18 - Doing an up close view of the Olivetti keyboard4:51 - Nice LCD display with 6 lines x 32 characters5:08 - Exploring the D2000 fuction menu5:45 - Taking a look at the build-in fuctions and software6:33 - Almost forgot to showcase the calculator8:05 - Outro--- Video LinksRetroComputing with Mike's Olivetti D2000 Teardown:youtube.com/watch?v=oSoYenJ7mkYOlivetti S.p.A. on Wikipedia:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olivetti_S.p.A.--- Channel LinksSubscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1#OlivettiD2000 #ElectronicNoteBook #VintageElectronics
Pickups, Trades and Donations - October 2021 Geek With Social Skills 2021-10-23 | Here are some of my recent pickups that include a complete in box King's Quest Collection Series for DOS and Windows, Commodore VIC-20 16K RAM cartridge, Sears Tele-Games Steeplechase, Radio Shack Executive Decision Maker and a lot more!Subscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1--- Video Index0:00 - Intro0:37 - King's Quest Collection Series by Sierra Online1:26 - 3.5" Floppy Drive Head Cleaning System2:03 - Commodore VIC-20 16K RAM Cartridge3:00 - Sears Tele-Games Steeplechase Complete In Box4:01 - Commodore 64 Sales Cartridge4:30 - Leisure Suit Larry in the Land of the Lounge Lizards5:18 - Radio Shack Executive Decision Maker by Tandy6:09 - Outro--- Video LinksRare Commodore 64 Sales Cartridge:youtube.com/watch?v=8WOL_6lJkFo--- Channel LinksSubscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1#Pickups #SearsTeleGames #Commodore64
Ultra Rare Commodore 64 Sales Cartridge C64 Unicorn Geek With Social Skills 2021-10-16 | Let's check out my ultra rare Commodore 64 sales cartridge that provides a free-running customer demonstration of the C64 product line. My understanding is this rare Commodore 64 sales cartridge was used in various CBM retail outlets like Sears and K-Mart to showcase the features and benefits of the C64 personal computer.I've been hunting a very long time for this C64 cartridge since I first heard about it back in 2010 and now in 2021 thanks to a donation and trade, I finally own it.At the end of my video you can watch the entire sales demo run from beginning to end. It's about 6-7 minutes long. On the cartridge it just loops and starts over.Subscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1--- Video Index0:00 - Intro: Commodore 64 Sales Cartridge0:36 - I've been a Commodore 64 user since 1983 0:58 - Talking about the super rare Commodore 64 Sales Cartridge History1:26 - Searching for C64 cartridges since 2008-20092:04 - How did I get my legit Commodore 64 Sales Cartridge in 2021?2:36 - February 2015 reproduction sales cartridges being produced2:52 - Showing what a fake reproduction C64 sales cartridge looks like3:32 - Discussing running the cartridge on my SX-64 computer4:06 - Inserting the sales cartridge and powering on my Commodore SX-644:31 - Patreon shout-outs 4:52 - Talking about the C64 Sales Cartridge running on a MiSTer FPGA5:15 - Let's watch the Sales Cartridge demo in HD running on the MiSTer--- Video LinksCommodore 64 reproduction sales cartridge February 2015 blog post:sharewareplus.blogspot.com/2015/02/commodore-64-sales-cartridge-by.htmlMy Commodore SX-64 Executive Computer:youtube.com/watch?v=OfNHW-uLKTo--- Channel LinksSubscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1#C64 #Commodore64 #SalesCartridge
Commodore 64 Karateka unboxing, gameplay and walkthrough - Broderbund 1984 Geek With Social Skills 2021-10-09 | Let's check out my complete in box Commodore 64 Karateka game by Jordan Mechner and do a full gameplay and walkthrough using my Ultimate 64 Elite FPGA C64 computer. Be sure to look at my index below for specific parts of the game and learn how to beat it and not get your butt kicked by Warlord Akuma's hawk or Princess Mariko at the end. Karateka was published by Broderbund in 1984 for the Apple II and in 1985 for the C64.Subscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1--- Video Index0:00 - Intro: Karateka by Broderbund Software1:01 - Comparing C64 and Atari 2600 game box packaging2:06 - Up close look: Karateka Commodore 64 game box3:30 - What's in the box?!3:39 - Checking out the Karateka floppy disk and manual5:14 - Ultimate 64 Elite FPGA Commodore 64 computer5:51 - Looking at the Ultimate 64 Elite breadbin badge6:02 - Original Commodore 64 keyboard6:30 - Taking a look at the Ultimate 64 Elite side and rear ports7:32 - Patreon shout-outs7:44 - Karateka gameplay and walkthrough introduction8:08 - Commodore 64 Karateka game intro and story10:13 - Outdoors: The beginning and the race to the entrance14:53 - Palace Hallway: battle continues indoors, Akuma's hawk and the gate trap20:19 - Dungeon: more battles, Warlord Akuma's hawk and the boss fight28:22 - Giving careful consideration as to how you approach Princess Mariko29:05 - Outro--- Video LinksFlipping the original Apple II Karateka disk upside down:youtube.com/watch?v=4WNYrikbtcYGideon's Ultimate 64 Elite:ultimate64.com/Ultimate-64-EliteBreadbin Badge for U64 Elite Brown:ultimate64.com/BBU64EC--- Channel LinksSubscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1#Karateka #Commodore64 #JordanMechner
Tandy 1000 HX 8088 Personal Computer #SepTandy 2021 Geek With Social Skills 2021-09-25 | In this #SepTandy video we check out my vintage Tandy 1000 HX computer, learn about the specifications, load some software and play a game on this cool Radio Shack machine.DISCLAIMER: Please do not take this video as a tutorial / advice. I'm not an expert, this is just my hobby :)Subscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1--- Video Index0:00 - Radio Shack Tandy 1000 HX 8088 computer0:41 - Tandy 1000 HX information and specs2:15 - Discussing cleaning the keyboard3:08 - Up close tour of the Tandy 1000 HX3:33 - Checking out the ports on the back and side power switch4:56 - HX expansion bay with EX Plus Memory Expansion Board5:45 - Radio Shack 1988 catalog showing upgrades and expansion options7:13 - First power up of Tandy 1000 HX computer with CM-11 monitor8:02 - Discussing built-in menu with Personal Deskmate and MS-DOS 2.11 8:16 - Loading Personal Deskmate 2 from floppy disk 9:02 - Tandy music by Bach on the Tandy 1000 HX computer10:17 - Attepting to load the game Out Run by Sega (blooper)11:03 - Take 2 loading the Tandy version of the Outrun game by Sega11:42 - Out Run game graphics mode selection screen Tandy 16 color 12:04 - Future upgrades NEC v20 CPU, SmartWatch+ and CF hard drive12:21 - Sega OutRun game is finally loaded and running great12:43 - Outro--- Video LinksMy SepTandy September 2021 pickups video:youtube.com/watch?v=ZqUa8gl-T3ERadio Shack 1988 catalog page download:worldradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-CATALOGS/IDX/Radio-Shack/Radio-Shack-1988-OCR-Page-0180.pdfSepTandy Playlist: youtube.com/hashtag/septandy--- People, Places and Things mentioned in my videoTales of Weird Stuff:youtube.com/c/TalesofWeirdStuffRetroTech Chris:youtube.com/c/RetroTechChrisMacintosh Librarian:youtube.com/c/MacintoshLibrarian/videos#Tandy1000HX #SepTandy #SepTandy2021
#SepTandy 2021 Pickups, Trades and Donations - September 2021 Geek With Social Skills 2021-09-19 | Here are my September 2021 pickups, trades and donations that include all things Radio Shack and Tandy Corporation like a Tandy 1000 HX computer, Tandy Combi-Mouse and a lot more!Subscribe:youtube.com/geekwithsocialskills?sub_confirmation=1--- Video Index0:00 - Intro: September 2021 pickups, trades and donations0:42 - Tandy computer products binder and case2:00 - Serial and PS/2 Combi-Mouse for Tandy computers3:53 - Official Tandy 1000 MS-DOS and BASIC reference manuals5:08 - 5.25" Tandy branded floppy disk organizer New Old Stock (NOS)7:40 - Tandy 1000 HX Intel 7.16 MHz 8088-2 computer9:31 - Specifications for the Tandy 1000 HX 8088 computer10:21 - PLUS memory expansion board for Tandy EX and HX computers11:33 - Outro--- Video LinksGeek With Social Skills SepTandy Playlist:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOgohYmiitqn2vpY32vxBznL6fOpC4ZkwSepTandy Playlist: youtube.com/hashtag/septandyTandy Computer Products Binder and Case:ebay.com/itm/274898734980#Tandy1000HX #SepTandy #SepTandy2021
