Is the Hakko FR301 Desoldering tool worth 4X the ZD915 Clone? More Fun Making It 2024-04-05 | Is the Hakko FR-301 desoldering station really worth 4X the price of the Duratool D00672 (clone of the ZS-915)? Here are my thoughts on the subject!I take a look at sizes, build quality, noise, ease of use, more noise, cleaning blockages, and how well they perform in a completely unscientific head to head test.Happy Little Diodes YouTube channel:@HappyLittleDiodes SECOND CHANNEL!@morefunmakingit2 Ko-fi pageko-fi.com/morefunmakingitAmazon Wishlistamazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/I5EGNMXIW5PC?ref_=wl_shareDiscord Channeldiscord.gg/5fmPMzUMore Fun Websitemorefunmakingit.co.ukMy Twitterings can be found here (RETIRED)twitter.com/morefunmakingitFacebookfacebook.com/MoreFunMakingItBlueSkyhttps://bsky.app/profile/morefunmakingit.bsky.social 00:00 Intro00:16 Sucking Solder01:30 Duratool D0067202:04 Hakko FR-30102:12 Comparing Sizes03:08 Comparing Noise03:59 Comparing Moos04:09 Build Quality Hakko FR-30104:56 Duratool Build Quality05:43 Cleaning the Duratool07:28 Cleaning the Hakko FR-30107:54 Controlling the Duratool08:17 Controlling the Hakko09:19 Blockages11:36 Changing Nozzles - Hakko12:02 Changing Nozzles - Duratool13:16 The Hakko Stand13:43 The Duratool Stand14:23 Testing the tools16:09 Is it Worth it?17:56 Happy Little Diodes#hakko #duratool #desoldering
Amiga 1200 Massive Case Upgrade + PiStorm32 Lite For CHARITY! More Fun Making It 2024-10-15 | Today I am building an Amiga 1200 into a big box Checkmate 1500 plus case. There are a few challenges along the way with breaking out SD cards and USB to the rear of the case. But the journey was certainly worth the effort, and best of all this whole computer and all the bits with it will be auctioned off to raise money for charity. For details please visit morefunmakingit.co.uk/mfmi-charity-2024where you will find details of the live streams on the 19th of October, and all of the charity auctions being run by me and a bunch of other YouTubers.With thanks to:Andrew SearleCathers (Chris)and a host of others.Retro Passion Amiga 1200 Polymer cap kitretropassion.co.uk/product/amiga-a1200-capacitor-kit-polymer-premiumSECOND CHANNEL!youtube.com/@morefunmakingit2Ko-fi pageko-fi.com/morefunmakingitAmazon Wishlistamazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/I5EGNMXIW5PC?ref_=wl_shareDiscord Channeldiscord.gg/5fmPMzUMore Fun Websitemorefunmakingit.co.ukMy Twitterings can be found here twitter.com/morefunmakingitFacebookfacebook.com/MoreFunMakingItBlueSkyhttps://bsky.app/profile/morefunmakingit.bsky.social
More Fun Selling Commodore Live Stream (Part 2) More Fun Making It 2024-10-11 | Welcome to the More Fun Making It Charity Live Stream 2024!Today we will be selling DOZENS of Commodore computers of all shapes and sizes to help an amazing charity buy DONKEYS of a very particular size - MINI!All the money raised by this event will be donated to The Befriending Scheme (thebefriendingscheme.org.uk) An amazing charity which provides friendship and learning opportunities for vulnerable adults across Suffolk, including those with learning disabilities, mental health needs, and other isolated groups. The Befriending Scheme runs a number of hubs where they build meaningful One-to-One friendships between vulnerable people and volunteer befrienders, and Out and About Groups on evenings and weekends.My own son Thomas goes to the Befriending Scheme Red Rose Community Farm. An amazing place where he can work with animals in a safe and supported environment, and spend time with the real friends he has made there. Every day I pick Thomas up after a day at the farm he is literally buzzing with excitement. It truly enriches his life more than anything we have seen before. But there’s something important we need to do. In order to expand into an adjacent area on the farm and create a space to home some tiny donkeys the scheme will need a pile of cash. And thats why we’re here today!All throughout the day, between the hours of 11am and 11pm there are a series of auctions for everything Commodore. You can find links to all of the auctions on my website here:morefunmakingit.co.uk/ebay2024Almost everything was donated by a huge amount of very kind people. But there are, mixed amongst them, a bunch of auctions from Vintage Tech YouTubers from all around the world. Please get involved and bid those auctions up! If you don't manage to win one (I tried really hard to make as many as possible) and you would like to contribute you can do so here at the Just Giving Page I set up for this purpose.justgiving.com/page/mfmi2024Lastly, to help us out, spread the word! Share the stream in as many places as you can. Say hi in chat and lets have a great day!
More Fun Selling Commodore Live Stream (Part 1) More Fun Making It 2024-10-11 | Welcome to the More Fun Making It Charity Live Stream 2024!At 6pm BST a second stream will take over from this one. Here is a link:youtube.com/live/S6NCgi9FLsk?feature=shareToday we will be selling DOZENS of Commodore computers of all shapes and sizes to help an amazing charity buy DONKEYS of a very particular size - MINI!All the money raised by this event will be donated to The Befriending Scheme (thebefriendingscheme.org.uk) An amazing charity which provides friendship and learning opportunities for vulnerable adults across Suffolk, including those with learning disabilities, mental health needs, and other isolated groups. The Befriending Scheme runs a number of hubs where they build meaningful One-to-One friendships between vulnerable people and volunteer befrienders, and Out and About Groups on evenings and weekends.My own son Thomas goes to the Befriending Scheme Red Rose Community Farm. An amazing place where he can work with animals in a safe and supported environment, and spend time with the real friends he has made there. Every day I pick Thomas up after a day at the farm he is literally buzzing with excitement. It truly enriches his life more than anything we have seen before. But there’s something important we need to do. In order to expand into an adjacent area on the farm and create a space to home some tiny donkeys the scheme will need a pile of cash. And thats why we’re here today!All throughout the day, between the hours of 11am and 11pm there are a series of auctions for everything Commodore. You can find links to all of the auctions on my website here:morefunmakingit.co.uk/ebay2024Almost everything was donated by a huge amount of very kind people. But there are, mixed amongst them, a bunch of auctions from Vintage Tech YouTubers from all around the world. Please get involved and bid those auctions up! If you don't manage to win one (I tried really hard to make as many as possible) and you would like to contribute you can do so here at the Just Giving Page I set up for this purpose.justgiving.com/page/mfmi2024Lastly, to help us out, spread the word! Share the stream in as many places as you can. Say hi in chat and lets have a great day!
SMD Cap Removal: A New Safe Method? More Fun Making It 2024-09-27 | This is the ad free version for Discord members...I'm not the first to remove SMD electrolytic capacitors with hot air, but I've not seen anyone make them safe by piercing the cans first. If you know different please let me know so I can give proper credit. SECOND CHANNEL!youtube.com/@morefunmakingit2Ko-fi pageko-fi.com/morefunmakingitAmazon Wishlistamazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/I5EGNMXIW5PC?ref_=wl_shareDiscord Channeldiscord.gg/5fmPMzUMore Fun Websitemorefunmakingit.co.ukMy Twitterings can be found here (RETIRED)twitter.com/morefunmakingitFacebookfacebook.com/MoreFunMakingItBlueSkyhttps://bsky.app/profile/morefunmakingit.bsky.social00:00 Intro
I Built Commodores First Proper Home Computer for Charity More Fun Making It 2024-09-25 | Thanks to my brilliant supporters I am building a mini PET by Tynemouth Software. This completed kit PET computer will be auctioned on the 19th of October to raise money for the Befriending Scheme to help fund the costs to provide their Red Rose Community Care Farm with some miniature donkeys!Donate here!justgiving.com/page/mfmi2024With thanks to:ColcuzIain RockliffeKrisGFuzzyLeeRepairyMarkJulianGattDevilish DesignLifeSizeTeddyBearKrisGJustinLifeSizeTeddyBearTonyK8bitRossTazJosipDavid BlackMarkVDubFuzzyLeeGreyWizard255HenryIain RockliffeJustinJulianFergus LoganKrisGLee Furssedonn @hackbuildrestore Chris JamiesonRandallCrookLifeSizeTeddyBear8bit RossJulianJamesChris JamiesonAnonHenryDan Retro ResoIain RockliffeAnonFergus LoganHenrySECOND CHANNEL!youtube.com/@morefunmakingit2Ko-fi pageko-fi.com/morefunmakingitAmazon Wishlistamazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/I5EGNMXIW5PC?ref_=wl_shareDiscord Channeldiscord.gg/5fmPMzUMore Fun Websitemorefunmakingit.co.ukMy Twitterings can be found here twitter.com/morefunmakingitFacebookfacebook.com/MoreFunMakingItBlueSkyhttps://bsky.app/profile/morefunmakingit.bsky.social00:00 mini PET 02:22 What's in the Box?05:14 It's a Standoff12:49 Resistors14:02 Capacitors16:08 Logic17:37 Sockets19:43 Voltage Regulator21:28 Resistor Arrays23:46 LED and Buzzer24:19 Electrolytic Cap25:11 Polarity25:35 Connectors26:48 Keyboard30:46 Initial Checks32:12 Chips33:58 It Lives!34:39 Keyboard Assembly36:20 10 PRINT37:20 Loading from Tape40:39 Final Thoughts
Custom C64 Builds: Crystal and Aussie More Fun Making It 2024-09-20 | Join me in this epic journey as I build two custom Commodore 64s to raise money for the Befriending Scheme Miniature Donkey fund. From unboxing rare components to soldering delicate circuits, I'll take you through every step of this exciting project.Watch as I transform vintage C64s into modern marvels, featuring custom cases, keyboards, and even LED lighting. Discover the incredible stories behind the donations and learn about the amazing work of the Befriending Scheme.Donate here:justgiving.com/page/mfmi2024Rob Taylor shop:tindie.com/stores/bobsbitsAmerican Retro ShopMechboard64:https://americanretro.shop/the-mechboard64-led/Tech Made Easy Matt:@TechMadeEasyUK Edu Arana:arananet.netThe Board Folk:github.com/Board-FolkKeyboard Brackets 3d Print:thingiverse.com/thing:1561772With thanks to:ColcuzIain RockliffeKrisGFuzzyLeeRepairyMarkJulianGattDevilish DesignLifeSizeTeddyBearKrisGJustinLifeSizeTeddyBearTonyK8bitRossTazJosipDavid BlackMarkVDubFuzzyLeeGreyWizard255HenryIain RockliffeJustinJulianFergus LoganKrisGLee Furssedonn @hackbuildrestore Chris JamiesonRandallCrookLifeSizeTeddyBear8bit RossJulianJamesChris JamiesonAnonHenryDan Retro ResoIain RockliffeAnonFergus LoganHenrySECOND CHANNEL!youtube.com/@morefunmakingit2Ko-fi pageko-fi.com/morefunmakingitAmazon Wishlistamazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/I5EGNMXIW5PC?ref_=wl_shareDiscord Channeldiscord.gg/5fmPMzUMore Fun Websitemorefunmakingit.co.ukMy Twitterings can be found here twitter.com/morefunmakingitFacebookfacebook.com/MoreFunMakingItBlueSkyhttps://bsky.app/profile/morefunmakingit.bsky.social
Raspberry Pis 1970s Predecessor: Building a KIM-1 Replica More Fun Making It 2024-09-13 | Build a Piece of History: The KIM-1 Replica Build!Join me on a nostalgic journey as I build a replica of the iconic KIM-1, a single-board computer that paved the way for the Commodore line. Discover the history of the KIM-1 and the 6502 CPU while following me through the entire soldering process.This amazing replica will be auctioned off on October 19th to raise money for the Befriending Scheme. The auction will also include a ton of other Commodore computers, peripherals, and more. There will even be a 12-hour live stream with special guests!With huge special thanks to @RetroBytesUK John for his amazing contribution. You are a legend sir.Also even bigger and huger thanks to Devilish Designs Dave Williams for his incredible generosity and brilliant help along the way. Simply amazing.Donate here!justgiving.com/page/mfmi2024Devilish Design eBayebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_ssn=ph00l-ukThe Board Folk:github.com/Board-FolkWith thanks to:ColcuzIain RockliffeKrisGFuzzyLeeRepairyMarkJulianGattDevilish DesignLifeSizeTeddyBearKrisGJustinLifeSizeTeddyBearTonyK8bitRossTazJosipDavid BlackMarkVDubFuzzyLeeGreyWizard255HenryIain RockliffeJustinJulianFergus LoganKrisGLee Furssedonn @hackbuildrestore Chris JamiesonRandallCrookLifeSizeTeddyBear8bit RossJulianJamesChris JamiesonAnonHenryDan Retro ResoIain RockliffeAnonFergus LoganHenrySECOND CHANNEL!youtube.com/@morefunmakingit2Ko-fi pageko-fi.com/morefunmakingitAmazon Wishlistamazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/I5EGNMXIW5PC?ref_=wl_shareDiscord Channeldiscord.gg/5fmPMzUMore Fun Websitemorefunmakingit.co.ukMy Twitterings can be found here twitter.com/morefunmakingitFacebookfacebook.com/MoreFunMakingItBlueSkyhttps://bsky.app/profile/morefunmakingit.bsky.social00:00 1970's Raspberry Pi!00:57 @RetroBytesUK home invasion02:18 Dave Williams03:06 What is a KIM-104:50 Silkscreens are the best!05:09 Soldering Montage 105:26 Vintage LED09:10 The Main Event10:30 Soldering Resistors, Diodes and Transistors15:10 Capacitors!15:45 Bench Lee interlude 117:21 Caps Part 218:00 A Mistake!19:13 Caps Part 321:31 Socket to Me24:24 Seven Segment Display24:48 Bench Lee interlude 226:28 Onboarding the Keyboard27:12 Testing Power27:29 Daddy or Chips?27:59 Finishing Touches28:08 Powering On 28:40 Loading a Game29:28 Playing KIM-1 Asteroids30:13 What Next?30:44 Charity Auctions Preview
From Green to Gorgeous: The Ultimate Amiga 500++ Project Completed More Fun Making It 2024-09-05 | Making a perfect Amiga 500 from salvaged parts and amazing donations - Part 2!This time I put right a few annoying things from the first part of this build. The green keyboard PCB and stood out like a sore thumb, being visible right at the top of the machine through the lovely transparent case! As well as that I replaced the green trapdoor memory expansion with a nice purple one, and added a lovely transparent Retroradionics Arcader joystick to the mix. There is a bit more to do to this. But the bulk of the work is now complete. And the next thing to do with this machine is sell it to raise money for The Befriending Scheme!October the 19th will be the final day of the auctions. Keep an eye on this and the second channel @morefunmakingit2 for details on the sales. Another good place to watch is morefunmakingit.co.uk where soon all of the auction items will be listed with links for you to get involved!Donate here!justgiving.com/page/mfmi2024Part 1:youtu.be/c3iWgiyl-IIThe Board Folk:github.com/Board-FolkWith thanks to:ColcuzIain RockliffeKrisGFuzzyLeeRepairyMarkJulianGattDevilish DesignLifeSizeTeddyBearKrisGJustinLifeSizeTeddyBearTonyK8bitRossTazJosipDavid BlackMarkVDubFuzzyLeeGreyWizard255HenryIain RockliffeJustinJulianFergus LoganKrisGLee Furssedonn@hackbuildrestore Chris JamiesonRandallCrookLifeSizeTeddyBear8bit RossJulianJamesChris JamiesonAnonHenryDan Retro ResoIain RockliffeAnonFergus LoganHenry@MarkFixesStuff RetroRadionics ArcadeR joystick youtu.be/myyJnqXWbdgSECOND CHANNEL!youtube.com/@morefunmakingit2Ko-fi pageko-fi.com/morefunmakingitAmazon Wishlistamazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/I5EGNMXIW5PC?ref_=wl_shareDiscord Channeldiscord.gg/5fmPMzUMore Fun Websitemorefunmakingit.co.ukMy Twitterings can be found here twitter.com/morefunmakingitFacebookfacebook.com/MoreFunMakingItBlueSkyhttps://bsky.app/profile/morefunmakingit.bsky.social00:00 #amiga500 #amiga #commodoreamiga
Modernizing a Classic: Amiga Tank Mouse Restoration More Fun Making It 2024-08-27 | Turning a broken and crusty old Amiga Tank Mouse into a mouse fit for the Crystal Purple and Gold Amiga 500. Donate here!justgiving.com/page/mfmi2024With thanks to:ColcuzIain RockliffeKrisGFuzzyLeeRepairyMarkJulianGattDevilish DesignLifeSizeTeddyBearKrisGJustinLifeSizeTeddyBearTonyK8bitRossTazJosipDavid BlackMarkVDubFuzzyLeeGreyWizard255HenryIain RockliffeJustinJulianFergus LoganKrisGLee Furssedonn@hackbuildrestore Chris JamiesonRandallCrookLifeSizeTeddyBear8bit RossJulianJamesChris JamiesonAnonHenryDan Retro ResoIain RockliffeAnonFergus LoganHenrySECOND CHANNEL!youtube.com/@morefunmakingit2Ko-fi pageko-fi.com/morefunmakingitAmazon Wishlistamazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/I5EGNMXIW5PC?ref_=wl_shareDiscord Channeldiscord.gg/5fmPMzUMore Fun Websitemorefunmakingit.co.ukMy Twitterings can be found here twitter.com/morefunmakingitFacebookfacebook.com/MoreFunMakingItBlueSkyhttps://bsky.app/profile/morefunmakingit.bsky.socialMusic:BoomBaBy Sarah, the Illstrumentalistepidemicsound.com/track/pX4WWtRgtZ#amiga500 #amiga #commodoreamiga
WARNING Dont Let Capacitor Corrosion RUIN Your Amiga 600! More Fun Making It 2024-08-23 | Restoring and repairing an Amiga 600 ready to sell in the October 19th charity auctions to raise money for the Befriending Scheme.A yellowed case in need of a day in the sun. Some very leaky caps that caused damage requiring replacement pads and bodge wires. And a good result in the end. I hope this goes to a good home!Donate here!justgiving.com/page/mfmi2024Charity Details:morefunmakingit.co.uk/mfmi-charity-2024With thanks to:Andrew SearleColcuzRetro Passionretropassion.co.ukSECOND CHANNEL!youtube.com/@morefunmakingit2Ko-fi pageko-fi.com/morefunmakingitAmazon Wishlistamazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/I5EGNMXIW5PC?ref_=wl_shareDiscord Channeldiscord.gg/5fmPMzUMore Fun Websitemorefunmakingit.co.ukMy Twitterings can be found here twitter.com/morefunmakingitFacebookfacebook.com/MoreFunMakingItBlueSkyhttps://bsky.app/profile/morefunmakingit.bsky.socialMusic:epidemicsound.com/track/vnkjNOOJLOHave You Seen My Beach Ball?By Speedy The SpiderWith the HomiesBy Sarah, the Illstrumentalistepidemicsound.com/track/166NFALJwG00:00 I'm Kind of a Big Deal02:35 Tear it All Down02:51 The Key is Bath Time03:27 Bottle Blonde04:17 Build it All Up04:33 Compare and Contrast05:19 Inside Checking05:58 Rotten Capacitors06:35 Lifted a Pad08:10 Lifted TWO Pads!08:37 Commence the Repairs09:11 Broken Trace Traced09:48 Crusty Traces Traced10:27 Resistor with a Dark Secret11:24 Pad Bodging Commences14:36 Capacitors. Who Knew?15:50 Did I Break it More?16:48 Pacmania#amiga600 #amiga #computerrepair
A New £1K Amiga 500 from Spare Parts? More Fun Making It 2024-08-12 | Is it possible to turn a destroyed Amiga 500+ into £1,000 for charity? Using nothing more than spare parts, donations, my sharp wit, and elbow grease I have transformed this broken, scrap Commodore Amiga 500 from garbage to something I hope that someone will pay a huge amount of money for. Donate here!justgiving.com/page/mfmi2024Open Amiga 600 Ram Expansion by Sukko Peragithub.com/SukkoPera/OpenAmiga600RamExpansionWith thanks to:ColcuzIain RockliffeKrisGFuzzyLeeRepairyMarkJulianGattDevilish DesignLifeSizeTeddyBearKrisGJustinLifeSizeTeddyBearTonyK8bitRossTazJosipDavid BlackMarkVDubFuzzyLeeGreyWizard255HenryIain RockliffeJustinJulianFergus LoganKrisGLee Furssedonn@hackbuildrestore Chris JamiesonRandallCrookLifeSizeTeddyBear8bit RossJulianJamesChris JamiesonAnonHenryDan Retro ResoIain RockliffeAnonFergus LoganHenryDigital Retro Bay:digitalretrobay.co.uk/a500-a500-new-keyboard-controllerSECOND CHANNEL!youtube.com/@morefunmakingit2Ko-fi pageko-fi.com/morefunmakingitAmazon Wishlistamazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/I5EGNMXIW5PC?ref_=wl_shareDiscord Channeldiscord.gg/5fmPMzUMore Fun Websitemorefunmakingit.co.ukMy Twitterings can be found here twitter.com/morefunmakingitFacebookfacebook.com/MoreFunMakingItBlueSkyhttps://bsky.app/profile/morefunmakingit.bsky.social00:00 Its all Acid!01:32 Lets Get Building!02:58 Capacitor Rescue03:41 Resistance is FUTILE04:06 You VIDIOT!04:36 Socket to Em!05:08 Shiny Connnectors05:41 Daddy or Chips?07:41 Sloppy Sockets08:00 Fake News!08:13 Commodore are Rubbish!09:31 The Case is Clear10:19 Polishing a Turd10:58 Yellow Snow Keyboard12:46 Needs to be Purple14:16 I love GOLD!14:57 Fire is Terrible16:00 Final Assembly18:46 THE BEST BIT#amiga500 #amiga #commodoreamiga
Repairing and Restoring a 43 Year Old Computer - Sinclair ZX81 More Fun Making It 2024-07-19 | This ZX81 is showing no signs of life and needs to be fixed! A mod and clean up are also on the cards.ZX81 composite mod:github.com/redhawk668/ZX81-CompositeSECOND CHANNEL!youtube.com/@morefunmakingit2Ko-fi pageko-fi.com/morefunmakingitAmazon Wishlistamazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/I5EGNMXIW5PC?ref_=wl_shareDiscord Channeldiscord.gg/5fmPMzUMore Fun Websitemorefunmakingit.co.ukMy Twitterings can be found heretwitter.com/morefunmakingitFacebookfacebook.com/MoreFunMakingItBlueSkyhttps://bsky.app/profile/morefunmakingit.bsky.social
Broken and filthy Amiga 600 Needs Help More Fun Making It 2024-06-27 | I was kindly given this Amiga 600 by Neildo to repair and restore. The motherboard is in reasonable condition, apart from a couple of holes burned into it where some caps melted. Join me as I repair, restore and finally upgrade the worst Amiga Commodore ever released (also the best). Donate here!justgiving.com/page/mfmi2024Open Amiga 600 Ram Expansion by Sukko Peragithub.com/SukkoPera/OpenAmiga600RamExpansionWith thanks to:ColcuzNeildo@TechMadeEasyUK @CRG SECOND CHANNEL!youtube.com/@morefunmakingit2Ko-fi pageko-fi.com/morefunmakingitAmazon Wishlistamazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/I5EGNMXIW5PC?ref_=wl_shareDiscord Channeldiscord.gg/5fmPMzUMore Fun Websitemorefunmakingit.co.ukMy Twitterings can be found here twitter.com/morefunmakingitFacebookfacebook.com/MoreFunMakingItBlueSkyhttps://bsky.app/profile/morefunmakingit.bsky.social00:00 Ugly Micro01:08 Charity Amiga 60002:40 A500 Comparison03:45 A 600 For My Own04:00 The Chisel Method04:44 Burned Ceramic Caps05:35 Hunting for the Bad Caps05:57 Voltage Injection06:25 Removing The Caps07:45 I Made a Mistake09:12 Dead Caps10:22 Replacing the Electrolytics11:29 Does it Work?12:06 Dyna Blaster12:25 Cleaning and Restoring12:48 Building a RAM Expansion16:38 @CRG 18:21 Fast RAM19:12 @TechMadeEasyUK 19:34 What I Think of the A600#amiga600 #amiga #computerrepair
The First Acorn Electron ULA for (nearly) 40 Years! More Fun Making It 2024-05-30 | A New Acorn Electron ULA for the First Time in 40 YearsAll your broken Acorn Electrons gathering dust in a cupboard can now be brought back to life. Thanks to Chris/Mogway/Jamsoft who has recreated the notorious Elk ULA using an FPGA and other bits of software wizardry. And now its possible to build a new Electron motherboard from all new parts too with the addition of a recreated motherboard from the clever Board Folk! You can even replace the original keyboard with a cheapo PS2 one!Full length chat with Chris on @morefunmakingit2 youtu.be/nDv_5-MIfCgChris' Github:github.com/moogway82/JamSoftElectronULAStardot where you can order the JamSoftElectronULAstardot.org.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=29226Andy Burges (budgie) ElectronULA Basic Board for more bells and whistles:github.com/EquasysIT/ElectronULAThe Board Folk!github.com/Board-FolkGrandOldIan (PS2 Keyboard Adapter)github.com/Board-Folk/keys/tree/main/Acorn%20Electron@RetroBytesUK Acorn Electron Videoyoutu.be/SrayIPh22DkSECOND CHANNEL!youtube.com/@morefunmakingit2Ko-fi pageko-fi.com/morefunmakingitAmazon Wishlistamazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/I5EGNMXIW5PC?ref_=wl_shareDiscord Channeldiscord.gg/5fmPMzUMore Fun Websitemorefunmakingit.co.ukMy Twitterings can be found here (RETIRED)twitter.com/morefunmakingitFacebookfacebook.com/MoreFunMakingItBlueSkyhttps://bsky.app/profile/morefunmakingit.bsky.social00:00 So What Is It?04:42 Chat With A Genius06:51 Scrap Board Challenge10:53 Building an Elk ULA11:06 Banana for Scale12:03 Soldering TINY TINY Things15:31 The Finangling Nerd pt117:45 Programming FPGA Witchcraft19:52 Scrap Board Is Scrap Again19:58 It Doesn't Work!20:19 Blown Tant20:42 Making it Work21:00 Pesky Resistor Arrays21:37 The Finangling Nerd pt222:30 It LIVES!22:37 That Genius is back22:57 Looking at Future Rebuild Options24:00 PS2 Keyboard Adapter25:08 Those Clever Board Folk!25:55 Playing Chuckie Egg26:16 Zalaga and the AMAZING Boost Mode28:45 THE BEST BIT!
Charity Live Stream: The Finale! Ending last years charity event with two charity auctions. More Fun Making It 2024-05-13 | youtube.com/live/zr8qxaAqtzsThis is the final part of the 2023 Sinclair themed charity event in aid of the Befriending Scheme. Donations can be made here:justgiving.com/page/morefunmakingitEbay listings can be found here:ebay.co.uk/usr/zzleezz?_trksid=p4429486.m3561.l2559Last year we raised a staggering £13k in aid of The Befriending Scheme (thebefriendingscheme.org.uk) which has been creeping up in the time since the last live stream. Also, since the live streams, one of the charity auction items, the brand new white ZX Spectrum, went missing on its way to the auction winners. Well we managed to recover it and have bought it back. And now we are going to sell it all over again! Go and watch this video: youtu.be/02gsPpkOobU if you want the full story!And just to complicate things there is a second charity auction happening at the same time. A lovely ZX Harlequin 128k I built myself and placed in an original rubber key case in wonderful condition. The auctions will end at 19:50BST and 20:00BST. Come and join in as we watch them count down and maybe we can tip the final total over a major milestone!Oh and this will mark the start of this years charity event which will be all about Commodore!
Replacing a Unique and Bespoke Charity ZX Spectrum Computer More Fun Making It 2024-04-25 | The tragic tale of a poor "ZX Spectrum Special Bespoke Charity Edition" which was never delivered to its intended owner. Also I build a cool Harlequin 128k on a very cool motherboard in a super cool translucent case. Its cool.And the first news about this years Commodore based charity event!justgiving.com/page/morefunmakingitWith thanks the @RMCRetro for permission to use beautiful b-roll from the Befriending ZX Spectrums episode: youtu.be/PniNI7hcn3EThank you to @PCBWay for supplying the motherboardsAnd thanks to Chris for the correct revision board too!SECOND CHANNEL!youtube.com/@morefunmakingit2Ko-fi pageko-fi.com/morefunmakingitAmazon Wishlistamazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/I5EGNMXIW5PC?ref_=wl_shareDiscord Channeldiscord.gg/5fmPMzUMore Fun Websitemorefunmakingit.co.ukMy Twitterings can be found here (RETIRED)twitter.com/morefunmakingitFacebookfacebook.com/MoreFunMakingItBlueSkyhttps://bsky.app/profile/morefunmakingit.bsky.social
An Obvious RAM Fault? Toastrack Repair with Suspect Ram More Fun Making It 2024-04-11 | A Sinclair ZX Spectrum 128k "Toastrack" has a suspiciously familiar looking fault. Sent to me by Paul Universal Retro Boss my immediate thought is the ram is faulty. Normally this leads to the conclusion that something else entirely different is wrong! But this time I might just be right!Fixing stuff is FUN!SECOND CHANNEL!@morefunmakingit2 Ko-fi pageko-fi.com/morefunmakingitAmazon Wishlistamazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/I5EGNMXIW5PC?ref_=wl_shareDiscord Channeldiscord.gg/5fmPMzUMore Fun Websitemorefunmakingit.co.ukMy Twitterings can be found here (RETIRED)twitter.com/morefunmakingitFacebookfacebook.com/MoreFunMakingItBlueSkyhttps://bsky.app/profile/morefunmakingit.bsky.social
Replacing a Commodore 64 SID Chip with a Raspberry Pi Pico. The SIDKick Pico is here! More Fun Making It 2024-03-21 | The Commodore C64 SID chip is a much loved and iconic sounding device, but one day they will all be faulty. There have been replacements made using modern components for some time, but now there's a new SID on the block with very few compromises, lots of features, and a price tag that won't set fire to your wallet.The SIDKick Pico pushes all my buttons, being simple, excellent value, and yet very powerful and feature filled.You can find the GitHub here:github.com/frntc/SIDKick-picoWith special thanks to @banjoguyollie/ @8bitmanshed For the original amazing thumbnailand @RetroBites@retrobitstv for borrowed footageand @adriansdigitalbasement for his amazing dance party appearance.Mark from @TheRetroChannel for being Mark :D SECOND CHANNEL!youtube.com/@MoreFunMakingIt2Ko-fi pageko-fi.com/morefunmakingitAmazon Wishlistamazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/I5EGNMXIW5PC?ref_=wl_shareDiscord Channeldiscord.gg/5fmPMzUMore Fun Websitemorefunmakingit.co.ukMy Twitterings can be found here (RETIRED)twitter.com/morefunmakingitFacebookfacebook.com/MoreFunMakingItBlueSkyhttps://bsky.app/profile/morefunmakingit.bsky.social00:00 Intro02:25 C64 SID Chips03:40 SIDKick Pico 07:28 Building the SIDKick Pico08:10 MG Chemicals Flux10:17 Topnic Flux14:00 Installing the pins16:24 Installing the Pico Firmware17:23 Testing the SIDKick Pico19:23 8-bit Dance Party
Modding a Sinclair ZX80. A New-To-Me Old Computer. More Fun Making It 2024-03-14 | My first time working on this beautiful Sinclair ZX80 micro computer from 1980. This one is working and needs a composite mod to help it display a good picture on modern screens.ZX81 composite mod:github.com/redhawk668/ZX81-CompositeSECOND CHANNEL!youtube.com/@MoreFunMakingIt2Ko-fi pageko-fi.com/morefunmakingitAmazon Wishlistamazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/I5EGNMXIW5PC?ref_=wl_shareDiscord Channeldiscord.gg/5fmPMzUMore Fun Websitemorefunmakingit.co.ukMy Twitterings can be found here (RETIRED)twitter.com/morefunmakingitFacebookfacebook.com/MoreFunMakingItBlueSkyhttps://bsky.app/profile/morefunmakingit.bsky.social
The Best ZX Spectrum to own in 2024 More Fun Making It 2024-01-28 | In today's video I explore the Ultimate original ZX Spectrum. Or my own choice ultimate ZX Spectrum.I repair the power circuit on these machines and then perform some essential modifications to correct some factory mistakes that Sinclair made on these computers in 1986. Adam Wilsons blog:retrorepairsandrefurbs.com/2021/07/07/sinclair-zx-spectrum-128k2-grey-restorationSpectrum for Everyone:spectrumforeveryone.com/technical/removing-blueyellow-ghosting-1282s-video-outputRetro Computer Shack:retrocomputershack.com/RCS-Website/Tech-Info-Home-Page/index.htmlRetrohax:retrohax.net/zx-spectrum-128k-2-repairsKo-fi pageko-fi.com/morefunmakingitAmazon Wishlistamazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/I5EGNMXIW5PC?ref_=wl_shareSECOND CHANNEL!youtube.com/@MoreFunMakingIt2Discord Channeldiscord.gg/5fmPMzUMore Fun Websitemorefunmakingit.co.ukMy Twitterings can be found here (RETIRED)twitter.com/morefunmakingitFacebookfacebook.com/MoreFunMakingItMastodonhttps://oldbytes.space/@MoreFunMakingItBlueSkyhttps://bsky.app/profile/morefunmakingit.bsky.social
FINISH Building a ZX Harlequin 128k LIVE! Part 2 More Fun Making It 2023-12-29 | A relaxing chat while I finish building a ZX Harlequin 128k. I didn't get very far last time but before this one goes live I will have the board further along so we can finish, try it out and play some games. Or fix it if its gone horribly wrong.SECOND CHANNEL!youtube.com/@MoreFunMakingIt2Ko-fi pageko-fi.com/morefunmakingitAmazon Wishlistamazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/I5EGNMXIW5PC?ref_=wl_shareDiscord Channeldiscord.gg/5fmPMzUMore Fun Websitemorefunmakingit.co.ukMy Twitterings can be found heretwitter.com/morefunmakingitFacebookfacebook.com/MoreFunMakingItMastodonhttps://oldbytes.space/@MoreFunMakingItBlueSkyhttps://bsky.app/profile/morefunmakingit.bsky.social
Building a ZX Harlequin 128k LIVE! More Fun Making It 2023-12-23 | A relaxing chat while I build a ZX Harlequin 128k. SECOND CHANNEL!youtube.com/@MoreFunMakingIt2Ko-fi pageko-fi.com/morefunmakingitAmazon Wishlistamazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/I5EGNMXIW5PC?ref_=wl_shareDiscord Channeldiscord.gg/5fmPMzUMore Fun Websitemorefunmakingit.co.ukMy Twitterings can be found heretwitter.com/morefunmakingitFacebookfacebook.com/MoreFunMakingItMastodonhttps://oldbytes.space/@MoreFunMakingItBlueSkyhttps://bsky.app/profile/morefunmakingit.bsky.social
A £5 TV That’s Perfect for Retro: How to Repair an LCD Monitor with Bad Capacitors More Fun Making It 2023-12-21 | In this video, I show you how to repair a Samsung SyncMaster 940MW TV by replacing the capacitors in the power supply. This TV is a great choice for retro gaming enthusiasts, as it has all the inputs you need, such as VGA, DVI, S-video, and composite. You can use it to connect your old computers and consoles and enjoy the nostalgia.The Samsung SyncMaster 940MW is a 19-inch LCD monitor with a built-in TV tuner and speakers. It has a resolution of 1440 x 900 pixels and a refresh rate of 60 Hz. It was released in 2006 and received positive reviews for its picture quality and versatility. However, some users reported that the TV would not turn on or would shut off randomly after a few years of use. This is a common problem caused by faulty capacitors in the power supply board.If you have a Samsung SyncMaster 940MW TV that is not working properly, don’t throw it away. You can fix it yourself with some basic tools and skills. All you need are some replacement capacitors, a soldering iron, a screwdriver, and some patience. In this video, I will guide you through the steps of opening the TV, identifying the bad capacitors, desoldering them, and soldering the new ones. You will be surprised by how easy and satisfying it is to repair your own TV.I hope you find this video helpful and informative. If you do, please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel for more videos on retro gaming and electronics. Also, feel free to leave a comment below if you have any questions or suggestions. Thanks for watching!With special thanks to Neal from @NLKMediaGroup for the very kind donation/Christmas present!Ko-fi pageko-fi.com/morefunmakingitAmazon Wishlistamazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/I5EGNMXIW5PC?ref_=wl_shareSECOND CHANNEL!youtube.com/@MoreFunMakingIt2Discord Channeldiscord.gg/5fmPMzUMore Fun Websitemorefunmakingit.co.ukMy Twitterings can be found heretwitter.com/morefunmakingitFacebookfacebook.com/MoreFunMakingItMastodonhttps://oldbytes.space/@MoreFunMakingItBlueSkyhttps://bsky.app/profile/morefunmakingit.bsky.social
A Mega Donation with Rare and Unusual Items! More Fun Making It 2023-12-16 | A super donation of ZX Spectrum computers, along with Sinclair Microdrives and Interface One's, including some rare and unusual items! Ko-fi pageko-fi.com/morefunmakingitAmazon Wishlistamazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/I5EGNMXIW5PC?ref_=wl_shareSECOND CHANNEL!youtube.com/@MoreFunMakingIt2Discord Channeldiscord.gg/5fmPMzUMore Fun Websitemorefunmakingit.co.ukMy Twitterings can be found heretwitter.com/morefunmakingitFacebookfacebook.com/MoreFunMakingItMastodonhttps://oldbytes.space/@MoreFunMakingItBlueSkyhttps://bsky.app/profile/morefunmakingit.bsky.social
A Bad Amiga 500 ROM plus Pistorm and RGBtoHDMI Install More Fun Making It 2023-11-09 | I'm donating this Amiga 500 with Pistorm and RGBTOHDMI to @RoseTintedSpectrum for his charity event this weekend (11th and 12th November)I was given this over a year ago and filmed the first half of the footage back then. This weekend I put the rest of it together and finally finished this video!I'll be on the charity stream at 7pm GMT for an hour so come and say hi!Here is a video from Rosey explaining the charity:youtu.be/PkruC36S9aE?si=KbqjGcGsgWg2f-9fAnd a page for you to donate to this wonderful cause:tiltify.com/@rosetintedspectrum/dedicated-to-aurora-raising-money-for-goshAnd his twitter bio:twitter.com/SpectrumTintedCRG Glen:@CRG RGBtoHDMI github:github.com/hoglet67/RGBtoHDMIPistorm github:github.com/PiStormKo-fi pageko-fi.com/morefunmakingitAmazon Wishlistamazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/I5EGNMXIW5PC?ref_=wl_shareSECOND CHANNEL!youtube.com/@MoreFunMakingIt2Discord Channeldiscord.gg/5fmPMzUMore Fun Websitemorefunmakingit.co.ukMy Twitterings can be found heretwitter.com/morefunmakingitFacebookfacebook.com/MoreFunMakingItMastodonhttps://oldbytes.space/@MoreFunMakingItBlueSkyhttps://bsky.app/profile/morefunmakingit.bsky.social
A Weird Chip Inside This ZX Spectrum. More Fun Making It 2023-11-02 | A fairly normal ZX Spectrum + 48k repair turned into a bit of an adventure with a video encoder chip I had never seen before!Also, I delve into bad capacitors and why they are so terrible in ZX Spectrums. @RoseTintedSpectrum 24 Hours of Dizzy event youtu.be/PkruC36S9aE?si=-LklGjQoGmeEu1uLKo-fi pageko-fi.com/morefunmakingitAmazon Wishlistamazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/I5EGNMXIW5PC?ref_=wl_shareSECOND CHANNEL!youtube.com/@MoreFunMakingIt2Discord Channeldiscord.gg/5fmPMzUMore Fun Websitemorefunmakingit.co.ukMy Twitterings can be found heretwitter.com/morefunmakingitFacebookfacebook.com/MoreFunMakingItMastodonhttps://oldbytes.space/@MoreFunMakingItBlueSkyhttps://bsky.app/profile/morefunmakingit.bsky.social
A Vintage Bodge in This ZX Spectrum More Fun Making It 2023-10-27 | In this 48k rubber key ZX Spectrum repair I fix some problems, create a few others, and pretty much invent another one.We will encounter bad capacitors, a bad ULA, some fake bad RAM, and my goofy mistake!Thanks you @RMCRetro for providing extra husky VOSECOND CHANNEL!youtube.com/@MoreFunMakingIt2More Fun Websitemorefunmakingit.co.ukMy Twitterings can be found heretwitter.com/morefunmakingitDiscord Channeldiscord.gg/5fmPMzUKo-fi pageko-fi.com/morefunmakingitAmazon Wishlistamazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/I5EGNMXIW5PC?ref_=wl_share
Amiga 600 Capacitor Replacement plus Bonus Mistakes! More Fun Making It 2023-10-14 | Today I share my adventures recapping an Amiga 600. Not the easiest vintage computer maintenance job going, but a fun time was had. A few mistakes along the way to keep things interesting too. This Amiga came to me from Paul Universal Retro Boss (twitter.com/Underwulde123) with a black screen at boot. SECOND CHANNEL!youtube.com/@MoreFunMakingIt2More Fun Websitemorefunmakingit.co.ukMy Twitterings can be found heretwitter.com/morefunmakingitDiscord Channeldiscord.gg/5fmPMzUKo-fi pageko-fi.com/morefunmakingitAmazon Wishlistamazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/I5EGNMXIW5PC?ref_=wl_share
12 Hour Marathon Stream PART 2! More Fun Making It 2023-09-16 | This is the second part of the charity livestream in aid of the Befriending Scheme. Youtube don't allow more than 12 hour live streams so I need to split it into two streams.STARTING AT 5PM BSTDonations can be made here:justgiving.com/page/morefunmakingitEbay listings can be found here:ebay.co.uk/usr/zzleezz?_trksid=p4429486.m3561.l2559In this part, the special guests will be (all times BST)6pm @CRG 7pm @RMCRetro 8pm @ThisWeekinRetro Dave9pm @retrobitstv 10pm @adriansdigitalbasement Donators -Neal - youtube.com/@NLKMediaGroupFergus - twitter.com/FergusLoganLee Smith - youtube.com/@leesmithsworkshopRudy - youtube.com/@RudysRetroIntelArcadesy - twitter.com/arcadesyMikeDX - twitter.com/TheMikeDXJulian BrownBobbus74 - twitter.com/bobbus74Devzine - twitter.com/devzine_pl and https://t.co/YiVw1daaYPCharles - youtube.com/@RetroTeaTimeTaz - twitter.com/tazfaedodgeNigel - youtube.com/@NigelsWorkbenchGinger Hippy Gaming - youtube.com/@gingerhippygaming7962James - twitter.com/Ghost82ukChris from the CaveContributors -Rees - youtube.com/@ctrlaltreesTechMadeEasy - youtube.com/@TechMadeEasyUKRetrograde Scene - youtube.com/@RetrogradeSceneRetrobitsTV - youtube.com/@retrobitstvSteve’s Tech Shed - youtube.com/@StevesTechShedTimberwolf - youtube.com/@TimberwolfKCRG - youtube.com/@CRGThe Retro Channel - youtube.com/@TheRetroChannel
12 Hour Marathon Stream With Special Guests! PART ONE More Fun Making It 2023-09-16 | youtube.com/live/zr8qxaAqtzsThis is the first part of the charity live stream in aid of the Befriending Scheme. Donations can be made here:justgiving.com/page/morefunmakingitEbay listings can be found here:ebay.co.uk/usr/zzleezz?_trksid=p4429486.m3561.l2559In part 1 the special guests will be:11am @RoseTintedSpectrum 12pm @TheRetroChannel 1pm @MrLurchsThings 2pm @leesmithsworkshop 3pm @JanBeta 4pm @GouldFishOnGames 5pm ME! and a short break for food and stuff. Also, videos submitted by the likes of @TimberwolfK @ctrlaltrees @WhatHoSnorkers @RetrogradeScene After the break I will switch to the second stream which you can find here: And in that half the guest list will be:6pm @CRG 7pm @RMCRetro 8pm @ThisWeekinRetro Dave9pm @retrobitstv 10pm @adriansdigitalbasement Donators -Neal - youtube.com/@NLKMediaGroupFergus - twitter.com/FergusLoganLee Smith - youtube.com/@leesmithsworkshopRudy - youtube.com/@RudysRetroIntelArcadesy - twitter.com/arcadesyMikeDX - twitter.com/TheMikeDXJulian BrownBobbus74 - twitter.com/bobbus74Devzine - twitter.com/devzine_pl and https://t.co/YiVw1daaYPCharles - youtube.com/@RetroTeaTimeTaz - twitter.com/tazfaedodgeNigel - youtube.com/@NigelsWorkbenchGinger Hippy Gaming - youtube.com/@gingerhippygaming7962James - twitter.com/Ghost82ukChris from the CaveContributors -Rees - youtube.com/@ctrlaltreesTechMadeEasy - youtube.com/@TechMadeEasyUKRetrograde Scene - youtube.com/@RetrogradeSceneRetrobitsTV - youtube.com/@retrobitstvSteve’s Tech Shed - youtube.com/@StevesTechShedTimberwolf - youtube.com/@TimberwolfKCRG - youtube.com/@CRGThe Retro Channel - youtube.com/@TheRetroChannel
ZX MAX 128 ZX Spectrum Clone Build More Fun Making It 2023-09-14 | Building another Brand New ZX Spectrum for the charity fundraising. This time a Don Superfo designed ZX MAX 128, a much neater and less cluttered version using a CPLD to replace all the logic from the Harlequin version.It wasn't all plain sailing with chip programming issues and problems with fake CPLD'sThanks to Julian for donating the board and various components.And thanks to @NLKMediaGroup for donating the case and all the other components, also for piecing together the BOM into something even an idiot like me could follow!Thanks to Chris who volunteers at the RMC cave for providing another flight case.And thanks to Bobbus64 for donating the DivMMC.You're all amazing.This very special ZX Spectrum will be auctioned for charity on the 16th of September 2023 to raise money for the Befriending SchemeJust Giving Page for The Befriending Schemejustgiving.com/page/morefunmakingitmorefunmakingit.co.uk/charity2023Upcoming live stream link!Live Stream PART ONE!youtube.com/live/PfF5H2jWBfQ?feature=shareList of contributors - Donators -Neal - @NLKMediaGroup Fergus - twitter.com/FergusLoganLee Smith - @leesmithsworkshop Rudy - @RudysRetroIntel Arcadesy - twitter.com/arcadesyMikeDX - twitter.com/TheMikeDXJulian BrownBobbus74 - twitter.com/bobbus74Devzine - twitter.com/devzine_pl and https://t.co/YiVw1daaYPCharles - @RetroTeaTime Taz - twitter.com/tazfaedodgeNigel - @NigelsWorkbench Ginger Hippy Gaming - @gingerhippygaming7962 James - twitter.com/Ghost82ukChris from the CaveRetro Krazy - @RetroKrazy Contributors -Rees - @ctrlaltrees TechMadeEasy - @TechMadeEasyUK Retrograde Scene - @RetrogradeScene RetrobitsTV - @retrobitstv Steve’s Tech Shed - @StevesTechShed Timberwolf - @TimberwolfK CRG - @CRG The Retro Channel - @TheRetroChannel Live Stream Guests (in order of appearance)Rose Tinted Spectrum - @RoseTintedSpectrum The Retro Channel - @TheRetroChannel Mr Lurch’s Things - @MrLurchsThings Lee Smith’s Workshop - @leesmithsworkshop Jan Beta - @JanBeta Gouldfish - @GouldFishOnGames CRG - @CRG RMC The Cave - @RMCRetro This Week In Retro - @ThisWeekinRetro (Dave)RetroBitsTV - @retrobitstv Adrians Digital Basement - @adriansdigitalbasement SECOND CHANNEL!youtube.com/@MoreFunMakingIt2Discord Channeldiscord.gg/5fmPMzUMore Fun Websitemorefunmakingit.co.ukAmazon wishlist:amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/I5EGNMXIW5PC?ref_=wl_shareMy Twitterings can be found heretwitter.com/morefunmakingitFacebookfacebook.com/MoreFunMakingItMastodonhttps://oldbytes.space/@MoreFunMakingItBlueSkyhttps://bsky.app/profile/morefunmakingit.bsky.social
Building a new ZX Spectrum - All New Components! More Fun Making It 2023-09-07 | A brand new ZX Spectrum 48k made from completely new parts. Even the tricky bits! Not a brand new concept, but the first one I've made and possibly the first issue 6A motherboard build video?The motherboard was created by the brilliant Devzine (twitter.com/devzine_pl or https://devzine.pl/) Something I wish I had access to when building this is Devzine's GitHub page with all the interactive information you could wish for - github.com/pmandes/zx-spectrum-issue6a-replicaIf you want to buy one of these boards you can find them on Devzine's Tindie store here: tindie.com/products/devzine_pl/zx-spectrum-48k-issue-6a-motherboard-replica-pcbsThis very special ZX Spectrum will be auctioned for charity on the 16th of September 2023 to raise money for the Befriending SchemeJust Giving Page for The Befriending Schemejustgiving.com/page/morefunmakingitmorefunmakingit.co.uk/charity2023Upcoming live stream link!Live Stream PART ONE!youtube.com/live/PfF5H2jWBfQ?feature=shareList of contributors - Donators -Neal - youtube.com/@NLKMediaGroupFergus - twitter.com/FergusLoganLee Smith - youtube.com/@leesmithsworkshopRudy - x youtube.com/@RudysRetroIntelArcadesy - twitter.com/arcadesyMikeDX - twitter.com/TheMikeDXJulian BrownBobbus74 - twitter.com/bobbus74Devzine - twitter.com/devzine_pl and https://t.co/YiVw1daaYPCharles - youtube.com/@RetroTeaTimeTaz - twitter.com/tazfaedodgeNigel - youtube.com/@NigelsWorkbenchGinger Hippy Gaming - youtube.com/@gingerhippygaming7962James - twitter.com/Ghost82ukChris from the CaveRetro Krazy - youtube.com/@RetroKrazyContributors -Rees - youtube.com/@ctrlaltreesTechMadeEasy - youtube.com/@TechMadeEasyUKRetrograde Scene - youtube.com/@RetrogradeSceneRetrobitsTV - youtube.com/@retrobitstvSteve’s Tech Shed - youtube.com/@StevesTechShedTimberwolf - youtube.com/@TimberwolfKCRG - youtube.com/@CRGThe Retro Channel - youtube.com/@TheRetroChannelLive Stream Guests (in order of appearance)Rose Tinted Spectrum - youtube.com/@RoseTintedSpectrumThe Retro Channel - youtube.com/@TheRetroChannelMr Lurch’s Things - youtube.com/@MrLurchsThingsLee Smith’s Workshop - youtube.com/@leesmithsworkshopJan Beta - youtube.com/@JanBetaGouldfish - youtube.com/@GouldFishOnGamesCRG - youtube.com/@CRGRMC The Cave - youtube.com/@RMCRetroThis Week In Retro - youtube.com/@ThisWeekinRetro (Dave)RetroBitsTV - youtube.com/@retrobitstvAdrians Digital Basement - youtube.com/@adriansdigitalbasementSECOND CHANNEL!youtube.com/@MoreFunMakingIt2More Fun Websitemorefunmakingit.co.ukMy Twitterings can be found heretwitter.com/morefunmakingitDiscord Channeldiscord.gg/5fmPMzUKo-fi pageko-fi.com/morefunmakingitAmazon Wishlistamazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/I5EGNMXIW5PC?ref_=wl_shareSECOND CHANNEL!youtube.com/@MoreFunMakingIt2Discord Channeldiscord.gg/5fmPMzUMore Fun Websitemorefunmakingit.co.ukMy Twitterings can be found heretwitter.com/morefunmakingitFacebookfacebook.com/MoreFunMakingItMastodonhttps://oldbytes.space/@MoreFunMakingItBlueSkyhttps://bsky.app/profile/morefunmakingit.bsky.social
FULL VERSION - Befriending Scheme Charity Livestream Trailer More Fun Making It 2023-09-06 | The full version of the livestream trailer...The live stream can be found here:youtube.com/live/PfF5H2jWBfQ?feature=share
Unusual ZX Spectrum 48k motherboard More Fun Making It 2023-09-01 | Today I am restoring this unusual yellow motherboard with blue silkscreen issue 4A Sinclair ZX Spectrum 48k. After the capacitors are replaced, a new(ish) keyboard and faceplate, and a wash and wax, this machine will be auctioned for charity! Come and take part in the fundraising on the 16th of September. The link to the fundraising page is below.Just Giving Page for The Befriending Schemejustgiving.com/page/morefunmakingitSECOND CHANNEL!youtube.com/@MoreFunMakingIt2More Fun Websitemorefunmakingit.co.ukMy Twitterings can be found heretwitter.com/morefunmakingitFacebookfacebook.com/MoreFunMakingItMastedonhttps://oldbytes.space/@MoreFunMakingItBlueSkyhttps://bsky.app/profile/morefunmakingit.bsky.social
ZX Spectrum HDMI More Fun Making It 2023-08-25 | A ZX Spectrum video output ranges from the ridiculous but authentic RF, to the mostly sublime if you're lucky enough to have a Harlequin or a 128k +2A or 3 RGB. The most common these days being good old composite video. Well if you want the best on a modern screen this device could be the answer to your prayers. Just Giving Page for The Befriending Schemejustgiving.com/page/morefunmakingitByte Delight ZX HDbytedelight.com/?product_cat=videoaudioDiscord Channeldiscord.gg/5fmPMzUSECOND CHANNEL!youtube.com/@MoreFunMakingIt2More Fun Websitemorefunmakingit.co.ukMy Twitterings can be found heretwitter.com/morefunmakingitFacebookfacebook.com/MoreFunMakingItMastedonhttps://oldbytes.space/@MoreFunMakingItBlueSkyhttps://bsky.app/profile/morefunmakingit.bsky.social
Live with @WhatHoSnorkers More Fun Making It 2023-08-20 | Warm up live stream chatting with my good pal @WhatHoSnorkers in aid of The Befriending Schemejustgiving.com/page/morefunmakingit
Plus The Guest List for the 16th September Live Stream Announcement More Fun Making It 2023-08-15 | I was sent a package I knew contained something Repairy McRepair from my discord server had sent to me to add to the charity auctions. I was stunned to find an Issue One ZX Spectrum 16k which he had gifted to me! A machine I never thought I would be lucky enough to own. justgiving.com/page/morefunmakingitGuest list for the 16th September Charity Live Stream11am @RoseTintedSpectrum 12 noon @TheRetroChannel 1pm @MrLurchsThings 2pm @leesmithsworkshop 3pm @JanBeta 4pm @GouldFishOnGames 5pm Break and Fun6pm @CRG 7pm @RMCRetro 8pm Velociraptor Dave from @ThisWeekinRetro 9pm@retrobitstv 10pm @adriansdigitalbasement Going to be fun!SECOND CHANNEL!youtube.com/@MoreFunMakingIt2More Fun Websitemorefunmakingit.co.ukDiscord Channeldiscord.gg/5fmPMzUMy Twitterings can be found heretwitter.com/morefunmakingitFacebookfacebook.com/MoreFunMakingItMastedonhttps://oldbytes.space/@MoreFunMakingIt00:00 Intro01:28 Opening the Box06:30 Discussing my Options07:30 Befriending Scheme 08:33 Special Guests Announcement12:57 Goodbye
The BEST ZX Spectrum Diagnostic Cart You Can Buy! More Fun Making It 2023-08-12 | A ZX Spectrum Diagnostic cart with more features and useful tools than any other. Donated by @RudysRetroIntel for the charity More Fun Making It fundraising for The Befriending Scheme. Watch as I build and test this fantastic peripheral on a properly broken and faulty ZX Spectrum 48k.justgiving.com/page/morefunmakingitByte Delight ZX Diag Cart:bytedelight.com/?product_cat=zxdiagcartsSECOND CHANNEL!youtube.com/@MoreFunMakingIt2More Fun Websitemorefunmakingit.co.ukDiscord Channeldiscord.gg/5fmPMzUMy Twitterings can be found heretwitter.com/morefunmakingitFacebookfacebook.com/MoreFunMakingItMastedonhttps://oldbytes.space/@MoreFunMakingIt
ZX Harlequin 128k Build More Fun Making It 2023-08-05 | Building a ZX Spectrum clone Harlequin 128k donated for the Befriending Scheme Charity auction.This was a great fun project and the results are excellent. A ZX Spectrum that can output RGB, can be any Spectrum from 48k to the Plus 2A. It can also be a ZX81 (and other computers too!)All using off-the-shelf components and no custom chips! What an incredible feat of engineering, all in the size of a rubber key ZX Spectrum!With huge thanks to Fergus Logan for donating the Harlequin kit!twitter.com/FergusLoganLee Smith @leesmithsworkshop for donating the ZX Mechtrum case and keyboard.Harlequin 128k Githubgithub.com/DonSuperfo/Superfo-Harlequin-128SECOND CHANNEL!youtube.com/@MoreFunMakingIt2More Fun Websitemorefunmakingit.co.ukMy Twitterings can be found heretwitter.com/morefunmakingitFacebookfacebook.com/MoreFunMakingItMastedonhttps://oldbytes.space/@MoreFunMakingItDiscord Channeldiscord.gg/5fmPMzU00:00 Introduction02:50 In the Box?03:33 Another Harlequin?05:42 The Build06:35 Montage 109:13 Mistake 114:11 Montage 215:58 Sockets20:20 Mistake 226:31 Capacitors27:50 Montage 333:01 Not A Chip34:15 Time for Chips34:44 Montage 438:20 The Other bits42:51 Competition Time!43:04 Goodbye!
NES mod by Tim Worthington + Geek Island Gaming Power board replacement part 2 More Fun Making It 2023-07-24 | Part 2 of 2.Part 1 here:youtu.be/AVbdQXq7ehUIn which I struggle with a brain that forgets things, and with a bug in the firmware and instructions that are a bit spread over the internet. Matteus Beus Sega Retro Devyoutube.com/@matteusbeusRetroDevMerlin Shaw - Power module creatorgithub.com/ShawMerlinSECOND CHANNEL!youtube.com/@morefunmakingit2More Fun Websitemorefunmakingit.co.ukMy Twitterings can be found heretwitter.com/morefunmakingitDiscord Channeldiscord.gg/5fmPMzU00:00 Intro01:00 Test With Power02:19 Wiring the RGB Board04:35 Interlude and a Problem05:00 Reset Timing Issue Part 109:33 It Still Won't Work!17:19 Reset Timing Issue Part 218:12 Testing and Failing Again19:42 Testing and Success!24:23 My Thoughts27:57 Screen Capture Comparisons #nes #rgbnes #nintendoentertainmentsystem
Nintendo Entertainment System mod by Tim Worthington + Geek Island Gaming Power board replacement. More Fun Making It 2023-07-21 | NES RGB mod by Tim Worthington + Merlin Shaws Geek Island Gaming Power board replacement. Part 1 of 2.Part 2 here:youtu.be/u1rccnH9ySYJoin me as I repair and mod a childhood Nintendo Entertainment System for a friend. After fixing the dodgy power supply, I tackle the flaky cartridge connector. Then it's time for an RGB mod to improve the video quality. I install an amazing custom replacement board, but hit a snag when testing - it doesn't work! Stay tuned to find out what simple mistake I made and whether I can get this precious retro console working again. This nostalgic modding project lets me dig into the over-engineered guts of the NES and improve picture quality while preserving the original case. Follow along for restoration tips, soldering action, and misty-eyed game memories.Matteus Beus Sega Retro Devyoutube.com/@matteusbeusRetroDevMerlin Shaw - Power module creatorgithub.com/ShawMerlinSECOND CHANNEL!youtube.com/@morefunmakingit2More Fun Websitemorefunmakingit.co.ukMy Twitterings can be found heretwitter.com/morefunmakingitDiscord Channeldiscord.gg/5fmPMzU00:00 Intro00:50 Checking the PSU02:39 The NES Slot03:45 Merlin Shaws Power Board04:35 Initial Test06:16 Teardown08:35 Removing the old Modulator PSU10:38 Fitting the Replacement Board12:25 Testing Passthrough Composite14:21 Removing the PPU chip18:24 Installing the TW RGBNES23:25 Closing Essential Jumpers (some of them)24:01 Testing the RGB Board.#nes #RGBNES #nintendoentertainmentsystem
ZX Spectrum Mechanical Keyboard 3d Printed Case More Fun Making It 2023-07-07 | Lee Smith sent me a ZX Mechtrum 3D-printed mechanical keyboard case. In this video I put it all together and get to feel probably the best keyboard it's possible to get for the humble little rubber key Sinclair ZX Spectrum. This case will be auctioned for the Befriending Scheme charity, along with another two special Sinclair ZX Spectrums. Keep following the project for an update regarding the dates and times of these auctions.If you are keen and able to donate early you can do so here:justgiving.com/page/morefunmakingitKeyboard pcb project by Don Superfo:pcbway.com/project/shareproject/ZX_Spectrum_Keyboard.htmlLee Smith's Workshop:youtube.com/@leesmithsworkshop And the Mechtrum case is available for purchase here:leesmithsworkshop.co.uk/products/the-mechtrum-mechanical-keyboard-zx-spectrum-case?variant=42636274696330SECOND CHANNEL!youtube.com/@MoreFunMakingIt2More Fun Websitemorefunmakingit.co.ukMy Twitterings can be found heretwitter.com/morefunmakingitDiscord Channeldiscord.gg/5fmPMzU
Special ZX Spectrum Charity Fundraiser for The Befriending Scheme Announcement More Fun Making It 2023-06-30 | Just Giving Donation page:justgiving.com/page/morefunmakingitBefriending Scheme Website:thebefriendingscheme.org.ukA quick announcement to kick off a charity fundraising project that will end with the sale of a rather special bundle of Sinclair ZX Spectrums.Lee Smith's Workshopyoutube.com/@leesmithsworkshopArcadesytwitter.com/arcadesyDevzineBlog - https://devzine.pl/twitter.com/devzine_plLost Retro Tapesyoutube.com/@lostretrotapes youtube.com/@RetroTeaTime MFMI Second Channel:youtube.com/@morefunmakingit2My Twitter:twitter.com/morefunmakingitMFMI Discord:discord.gg/5fmPMzU
A ZX Spectrum Plus Parts Machine Donated By Gouldfish on Games More Fun Making It 2023-06-23 | Gouldfish on Games donated a parts machine ZX Spectrum Plus, but can I get it working? Or does it even need fixing at all?Gouldfish!youtube.com/@GouldFishOnGames Lee Smiths Workshopyoutube.com/@leesmithsworkshopYawning Angel Retroyoutube.com/@YawningAngelRetroSECOND CHANNEL!youtube.com/@MoreFunMakingIt2More Fun Websitemorefunmakingit.co.ukMy Twitterings can be found heretwitter.com/morefunmakingitDiscord Channeldiscord.gg/5fmPMzUKo-fi pageko-fi.com/morefunmakingitAmazon Wishlistamazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/I5EGNMXIW5PC?ref_=wl_sharePatreonpatreon.com/morefunmakingit00:00 Intro00:51 What's in the box?01:08 A Spectrum Emerges02:39 A look inside04:28 Checking Resistance 08:50 Composite Mod11:17 First Switch On14:52 ZX Spectrum Plus no.217:17 Testing Spectrum 218:33 Testing the ULA20:32 Final word#zxspectrum #computerrepair
ZX Spectrum Plus Restoration eBay Bargain More Fun Making It 2023-06-11 | An ebay ZX Spectrum Plus bought for @YawningAngelRetro But is it a pup or a pearl?SECOND CHANNEL!youtube.com/@MoreFunMakingIt2More Fun Websitemorefunmakingit.co.ukMy Twitterings can be found heretwitter.com/morefunmakingitDiscord Channeldiscord.gg/5fmPMzUKo-fi pageko-fi.com/morefunmakingitAmazon Wishlistamazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/I5EGNMXIW5PC?ref_=wl_sharePatreonpatreon.com/morefunmakingit#zxspectrum #computerrepair
Commodore C128 Repair - First time fixing the Amazing 8-bit powerhouse - Bad Ram, Bad PSU, Bad CIA More Fun Making It 2023-06-03 | In this video, I get to know the rare-to-me Commodore C128. Repairing the faulty power supply, then moving on to a bad ram chip on the motherboard, and finally a faulty CIA chip.Paul (the owner) twitter.com/Underwulde123RetroBitsTV Matt youtube.com/@UCnua6gZFiw77kxwNChkXGuw Petter Hans (Bwack)twitter.com/bwack77youtube.com/@UCyulE5Dg80xI63zS12mNa_w github.com/bwackSECOND CHANNEL!youtube.com/@MoreFunMakingIt2More Fun Websitemorefunmakingit.co.ukMy Twitterings can be found heretwitter.com/morefunmakingitDiscord Channeldiscord.gg/5fmPMzUKo-fi pageko-fi.com/morefunmakingitAmazon Wishlistamazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/I5EGNMXIW5PC?ref_=wl_share00:00 Intro00:47 Power Supply Problems08:29 First Switch On11:16 Hot Switch12:00 Second Switch On13:06 Discovering the Bad Ram15:14 Replace the Switch17:38 Dead Test17:59 Replacing the Faulty Ram Chip20:50 Making a C128 Diagnostic Cart22:29 Intermission - CIA Faulty26:25 Conclusions#c128 #commodore #retrorepairs
Live C64 Repair + Chatting More Fun Making It 2023-05-21 | Fixing some broken Commodore 64's Live! What could possibly go wrong?
C64 Repair: A Choice of Three Possible Faulty Chips and how I decided which one was faulty! More Fun Making It 2023-05-19 | A C64 Repair with a twist!Trying to pin down the fault in this Commodore 64 using nothing but the power of my mind and a workbench full of tools. Also the internet. And experts I can ask for advice. Apart from those things, just the power of My Mind! And my eyes. Those helped too. Completing the repair of this C64 first seen in the Topdon thermal camera episode. Universal Retro Boss Paultwitter.com/Underwulde123ebay.co.uk/usr/universalretrobossSven Petersentwitter.com/svenpetersen191http://tech.guitarsite.de/c64_scope.html#CPU_CAECC64 Pictorial Fault Guidepictorial64.comMusic kindly created by Momentvmyoutube.com/@MomentvmWebsitemorefunmakingit.co.ukMy Twitterings can be found heretwitter.com/ZZleeZZDiscord Channeldiscord.gg/5fmPMzUKo-fi pageko-fi.com/morefunmakingitAmazon Wishlistamazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/I5EGNMXIW5PC?ref_=wl_sharePatreonpatreon.com/morefunmakingit00:00 Introduction01:31 Inspection03:03 Sven Helps04:12 Removing U2805:54 Testing U2806:50 Spinning a Coin07:33 Removing U2408:34 Will it Work?15:40 Signing my Art17:00 The End#c64 #commodore64 #computerrepair
C64 5 Minute Quick Fix - Donald Returns! More Fun Making It 2023-05-14 | Donald was a previous visitor to my workbench in this video:youtu.be/0rfK0R19T58And he's back! This time with a display issue related to the power connector. Paul Universal Retro Boss twitter.com/Underwulde123Websitemorefunmakingit.co.ukMy Twitterings can be found heretwitter.com/ZZleeZZDiscord Channeldiscord.gg/5fmPMzUKo-fi pageko-fi.com/morefunmakingitAmazon Wishlistamazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/I5EGNMXIW5PC?ref_=wl_sharePatreonpatreon.com/morefunmakingit#c64 #commodore64 #computerrepair
