The Miraculous MEGA65 Computer Amiga Love 2022-06-04 | After a brief history of the Mega65 and its lineage, I give an honest review of the brand new 8-bit Commodore-inspired computer. The M65 was nearly a decade in the making and started shipping in 2022, so let's look at what we've got! I've also created an article version of this video: amigalove.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=224100:00 - 00:25 Opening Titles00:26 - 02:17 Commodore C65 History and Features02:18 - 03:32 Mega65 Dream Is Born03:33 - 06:04 Setting Expectations06:05 - 07:22 C64 Compatibility07:23 - 07:59 The RTC08:00 - 08:49 The Case08:50 - 13:46 Conclusions (Overall First Impressions)● My Quick Start Guide, to get up and running fast: amigalove.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=2230● My friend Dan Sanderson's more detailed Welcome Guide: dansanderson.com/mega65/welcome● Thanks again to Commotron for the use of some of the imagery of his C65. Check out his YouTube channel: youtube.com/channel/UChjTe7l8hkqmaV6z--YsRSw● All background music used with permission from:The SUPREMELY talented musician Waveshaper, with permission [Sweden]. waveshaper1.bandcamp.comSoundtrack music permission by the ULTRA bad ass SYNTH LORD: Axion, with permission [Canada].axionsynthwave.bandcamp.com● 4K Abstract Tunnel VJ Motion Backgroundyoutube.com/channel/UC0vQW0xzUyKZGKFHzvDBd6g
Commodore C64X Mister FPGA Build - The Best Retro Gaming Setup Ever Amiga Love 2024-07-04 | After years of sitting on the sidelines, I finally took the MiSTer FPGA plunge after a friend showed me his latest Commodore-wrapped creation using a brand new C64X case. The C64X can become a full-blown MiSTer in just a matter of minutes once you get all of the parts. You can get beige, a VIC-20 color scheme or even a black "TED" styled version. They are all Commodore branded with the C= key and badges and even come in a gorgeous professionally designed Commodore-branded box. In this video I show you how to put one together, then show you some of my favorite games. And if you wait until the very end, I'll blow your mind with a Mister Add-On you'll want the second you see it in action. ARTICLE VERSION with Parts List: amigalove.com/viewtopic.php?t=2765Table of Contents 00:00 - 00:25 Intro Titles00:26 - 02:13 Overview and Commodore C64x Backstory02:14 - 09:26 The Build09:27 - 09:52 Power Test09:53 - 11:00 Playing with the MiSTer: Altered Beast, Commando (Arcade)11:01 - 11:34 Playing with the MiSTer: Colecovision11:35 - 11:52 Playing with the MiSTer: Shinobi (Arcade)11:53 - 12:49 Special Add-On SURPRISE!!!12:50 - 13:16 Outro● Many thanks to our awesome monthly Site Supporters and Channel Members for their support!!! Michael Wallen (walldog)Travis Carter (joethezombie)Graham Shaw (grshaw)Acknowledgements● Intro/Outro music (and more) by the ULTRA bad ass: Axion, with permission [Canada].axionsynthwave.bandcamp.com● Additional Soundtrack music permission by the RIGHTEOUSLY awesome Droid Bishop, with permission [Los Angeles, CA] droidbishop.bandcamp.com● Amiga 3D case render during the intro by the INSANELY talented Thomas (Tommes) Koch
Is Apple Newton’s Handwriting Recognition Better Than the reMarkable? Amiga Love 2024-05-10 | The Apple Newton was often mocked for its early handwriting recognition software in the 1990s. After only 5 years in the market, Apple decided to discontinue the device. How does the final version of Newton from 1997 stack up against the fantastic reMarkable 2 paper tablet in 2024? ARTICLE VERSION: amigalove.com/viewtopic.php?t=2732Table of Contents00:00 - 00:26 Intro Titles00:27 - 01:17 Newton Advertisements01:18 - 01:52 Newton Handwriting Recognition Introduction01:53 - 02:06 Simpson’s Satire02:07 - 02:38 Newton Software Potential02:39 - 03:10 Palm’s Grafitti 03:11 - 05:06 Newton Keyboard Options 05:07 - 05:59 Handwriting Recognition Demo06:00 - 06:47 The End of the Newton06:48 - 07:03 Legacy07:04 - 08:05 reMarkable 2 Tablet Overview & Demo08:06 - 08:47 Hypocrisy08:48 - 09:58 reMarkable 2 Handwriting Recognition09:59 - 10:43 Newton vs reMarkable Features 10:44 - 12:01 Conclusion & Newton Games Demo12:02 - 12:19 Outro● Many thanks to AmigaLove monthly Site Supporters and Channel Members for their support!!! Michael Wallen (walldog)Travis Carter (joethezombie)Graham Shaw (grshaw)Acknowledgements● Intro/Outro music (and more) by the ULTRA bad ass: Axion, with permission [Canada].axionsynthwave.bandcamp.com● Additional Soundtrack music permission by the RIGHTEOUSLY awesome Droid Bishop, with permission [Los Angeles, CA] droidbishop.bandcamp.com● Amiga 3D case render during the intro by the INSANELY talented Thomas (Tommes) Koch
That’s not an icon. THIS is an icon!! #retrogaming #amiga Amiga Love 2024-05-03 | The Secret of Monkey Island for Amiga on OS 1.3 had the BEST game icon, and enormous 2-state icon, I've ever seen. LOVE
Is it a Record or a CD? #retromusic Amiga Love 2024-03-13 | A friend of mine recently gave me a stack of these blank recordable CDs by Verbatim that, bizarrely, are made to look like little vinyl records. Ironically, the first one I used I burned some ancient Adobe Illustrator software on it for a computer made in 1991... not music. Worked great! (Looked great!)
Keeping Up With The Commodore and the SX-64 Amiga Love 2024-02-07 | Brief overview of the lovable "luggable" Commodore SX-64 - the very first full-color portable computer. I then quickly build a 100% brand new Commodore 64 computer where EVERY single component is modern and new in an homage to the SX-64's unique case design. ARTICLE VERSION: amigalove.com/viewtopic.php?t=2677Build materials: - Ultimate64 Elite motherboard: ultimate64.com- Brand new plastic case (very slow site): https://icomp.de/shop-icomp/en/shop/product/c64c-case.html - "MechBoard" echanical keyboard I acquired in 2020: amigalove.com/viewtopic.php?t=1488- Brand new keycaps from the Jim Drew keycap campaign: amigalove.com/viewtopic.php?t=2168- Super cool duo-tone LED light (pwr + disk activity): corei64.com/shop/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=247&search=LEDTable of Contents 00:00 - 00:25 Intro Titles00:26 - 01:25 SX-64 TV Commercial01:26 - 03:19 Appearance/Overview03:20 - 04:38 Plexilaser Ultimate64 teardown04:39 - 06:51 SX-64 Inspired Build incl. Mechboard06:52 - 07:10 Outro● Many thanks to our awesome monthly Site Supporters and Channel Members for their support!!! Michael Wallen (walldog)Travis Carter (joethezombie)Graham Shaw (grshaw)Acknowledgements● Intro/Outro music (and more) by the ULTRA bad ass: Axion, with permission [Canada].axionsynthwave.bandcamp.com● Additional Soundtrack music permission by the RIGHTEOUSLY awesome Droid Bishop, with permission [Los Angeles, CA] droidbishop.bandcamp.com● Amiga 3D case render during the intro by the INSANELY talented Thomas (Tommes) Koch
PAC-MAN in da HOUSE! #retrogaming #pacman #lego Amiga Love 2024-01-12 | Quick demo of my latest LEGO build which I got for Christmas this year. Finished it last night, forcing myself to go slow and only do 1-2 bags per day making it take about a week do go from end-to-end. Very creative and fun build for what could have simply been a monotonous boxy process. The instructions were exquisitely designed, too, with the occasional historical trivia blurb about Pac-Man along the way. For a complete Inception experience you can actually take the back of the cabinet off to reveal a small arcade inside where a player is holding a coin to start a game of pac-man. There's even a dollar/change machine and trippy 80s carpet. Fun stuff! Now I need to find a place to put this thing. It's pretty big!
Data Can DANCE! #startrek #retro #shorts Amiga Love 2023-11-26 | Thanks to Beverly Crusher: Data can dance if he wants to. We've got all his life and mineAs long as we abuse it, never gonna lose itEverything'll work out rightSay...After Dark Star Trek screensaver as viewed on my maxed out 40mhz dual-monitor'd Quadra 700.#shorts #shortsvideo #sttng #data #macintosh #retrocomputing #afterdark #screensaver
The Best Rogue, and Other Roguelikes for Amiga Amiga Love 2023-11-22 | Rogue for Amiga is hands down the best version of Rogue made for home computers. I walk through the history of Rogue and the original core ports made in the 1980s. I also show some of the original core "roguelikes" as they were made on Amiga in the 80s and early 90s and show the main differences. ARTICLE VERSION: amigalove.com/viewtopic.php?t=2639● Many thanks to our awesome monthly Site Supporters and Channel Members for their support!!! Michael Wallen (walldog)Travis Carter (joethezombie)Graham Shaw (grshaw)● How to Play Amiga Rogue:youtu.be/L_RZ4CmfKPg● AmigaLove links:amigalove.comhttps://mastodon.social/@amigaloveTable of Contents 00:00 - 00:25 Intro Titles00:26 - 02:03 Overview02:04 - 03:45 Roguelike Defined03:46 - 05:48 A Brief History05:49 - 07:57 Macintosh and Atari ST Ports07:58 - 10:19 Amiga Port10:20 - 14:10 Hack, Hacklite and Nethack14:11 - 15:10 Larn15:11 - 17:33 Angband and Moria17:34 - 23:34 ConclusionAcknowledgements● Intro/Outro music (and more) by the ULTRA bad ass: Axion, with permission [Canada].axionsynthwave.bandcamp.com● Additional Soundtrack music permission by the RIGHTEOUSLY awesome Droid Bishop, with permission [Los Angeles, CA] droidbishop.bandcamp.com● Thanks to David L. Craddock for the use of the photo by Glenn Wichman of Glenn and Michael Toy. Also many thanks to David for all his work in the fantastic book, "Dungeon Hacks." I highly recommend both the paperback and audiobook. Find more from David Craddock: davidlcraddock.com
My Commodore GEOS Battle Station, Part II: A Love Letter to CMD Amiga Love 2023-08-10 | Back in October of 2022 I demonstrated what I believed to be the greatest GEOS setup money could buy back in 1989. Today, I move us forward in the calendar to 1993 and show an integrated workstation that includes the CMD RAMLink, FD-2000, CMD gateWay and Star NL-10 printer. I also briefly discuss the CMD HD as well.● GEOS Battle Station, Part 1youtu.be/vBhICzE_0o0● Article version of THIS video amigalove.com/viewtopic.php?t=2567● AmigaLove links:amigalove.comhttps://mastodon.social/@amigalove● Article on how to set up a RAMLink with gateWayC128Dcr CMD Battlestation with GateWay GEOS● Many thanks to our awesome monthly Site Supporters and Channel Members for their support!!! Michael Wallen (walldog)Travis Carter (joethezombie)Graham Shaw (grshaw)Table of Contents 00:00 - 00:26 Intro Titles00:27 - 01:44 Original GEOS Battle Station Overview01:45 - 03:08 CMD's Innovative Product Line03:09 - 04:07 Ultimate "1993 CMD" Setup04:08 - 06:49 RAMLink06:50 - 08:10 JiffyDOS08:11 - 10:44 CMD Drive Partition Magic10:45 - 12:07 gateWay12:08 - 14:10 FD-200014:11 - 15:46 Star NL-1015:47 - 18:05 Conclusion, and OutroAcknowledgements● Intro/Outro music permission by the ULTRA bad ass: Axion, with permission [Canada].axionsynthwave.bandcamp.com● Additional Soundtrack music permission by the RIGHTEOUSLY awesome Droid Bishop, with permission [Los Angeles, CA] droidbishop.bandcamp.com● Video of subscribe animationyoutu.be/SuyZD4IwK7k● VJ Loops youtube.com/@FreeVideoBackgroundloops/videosMany thanks to Doug Cotton, Mark Fellows, and others from the CMD days for all they brought the Commodore 8-bit community.
Could your 1985 computer do this? AMIGA! #shorts Amiga Love 2023-07-14 | #retro #commodore #nostalgia #amiga #retrogaming #retrocomputing #shorts
King of the Commodore Disk Drives: MSD SD-2 Amiga Love 2023-02-18 | I was fortunate to acquire this amazing disk drive in 2022 before fully understanding its capabilities. What an incredible piece of hardware. Join me as I walk through its impressive history and features. ARTICLE with Text & Photos: amigalove.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=2442● Many thanks to our awesome monthly Site Supporters and Channel Members for their support!!! Michael Wallen (walldog)Travis Carter (joethezombie)Graham Shaw (grshaw)● AmigaLove links:amigalove.comtwitter.com/AmigaL0ve00:00 - 00:26 Intro Titles00:27 - 02:06 History & Overview02:07 - 02:47 Design02:48 - 06:05 Internals 06:06 - 07:53 Operation & Use07:54 - 09:42 CLD Mass Duplicator09:43 - 10:16 Software Support10:17 - 10:45 Outro● Soundtrack music permission by the RIGHTEOUSLY awesome Droid Bishop, with permission [Los Angeles, CA] droidbishop.bandcamp.com● Intro/Outro music permission by the ULTRA bad ass: Axion, with permission [Canada].axionsynthwave.bandcamp.com
Eye of the Beholder for Commodore 128 - Ultimate Gaming Rig Setup Amiga Love 2023-01-27 | In November of 2022, Eye of the Beholder for C64 and C128 dropped like a dragon roar heard 'round the realm. In this video I demonstrate what is one of the best ways to fully enjoy this incredible gaming experience. I use vintage hardware with a touch of modernity for the storage option. ARTICLE VERSION: amigalove.com/viewtopic.php?t=2415● Many thanks to our awesome monthly Site Supporters and Channel Members for their support!!! Michael Wallen (walldog)Travis Carter (joethezombie)Graham Shaw (grshaw)● Article on the 1351 Mouse microswitch replacements I went with: amigalove.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=2396● AmigaLove links:amigalove.comtwitter.com/AmigaL0ve00:00 - 01:15 Introduction01:16 - 01:30 AmigaLove Logo Animation01:31 - 03:22 Hardware (C128, 1351) 03:23 - 04:05 Ultimate: Issues04:06 - 06:10 EasyFlash 3 and Floppy Disks06:11 - 07:19 Monitors (Plural)07:20 - 09:35 Playing the Game - Starting Up09:36 - 10:25 Mechanics10:26 - 11:50 Final Sequence Bug, and Fix11:51 - 12:16 Conclusion12:17 - 12:42 Outro● Music used with permission from:- ULTRA bad ass: Axion [Canada].axionsynthwave.bandcamp.com
Best Upgrade in 30 Years! Parceiro II Amiga Love 2022-12-22 | Parciero II: Memory, Clock, Storage... AND MULTIPLE KICKSTARTS/WORKBENCHES! All for the Amiga 1000. ARTICLE VERSION: amigalove.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=2394Almost exactly 2 years ago, US-based Amiga addict and inventor David Dunklee shocked the Amiga world with the Parceiro. It provided 8MB of fast RAM, a coin-cell RTC and micro SD storage for Amiga 1000 fans. And, it worked in OS 1.3. Parceiro 2 is a large improvement on that vision and removes the need for a boot disk. AND: you can load 3 different Kickstart ROMS and 3 different versions of Workbench - which you can select with the flip of a switch! ● Many thanks to our awesome monthly Site Supporters and Channel Members for their support!!! Michael Wallen (walldog)Travis Carter (joethezombie)Graham Shaw (grshaw)● AmigaLove links:amigalove.comtwitter.com/AmigaL0ve00:00 - 00:26 INTRO TITLES00:27 - 02:55 ORIGINAL PARCEIRO02:56 - 03:03 NEW FEATURES / FULLY AUTO-CONFIG03:04 - 03:33 FULLY AUTO-BOOTING - NO MORE BOOT DISK03:34 - 04:24 USER-FLASHABLE ROM - KICKSTARTS GALORE!04:25 - 04:46 FASTER I/O04:47 - 05:20 SDTOOLBOX05:21 - 06:20 BETTER ERGONOMICS06:21 - 07:35 PERFORMANCE - SDWORKOUT 07:36 - 08:09 OPT 1: NO REJUVENATOR08:10 - 08:55 OPT 2: WITH REJUVENATOR08:56 - 09:50 DAVID DUNKLEE: CONCLUSION09:51 - 10:14 OUTRO● All background music used with permission from:- Soundtrack music permission by the RIGHTEOUSLY awesome Droid Bishop, with permission [Los Angeles, CA] droidbishop.bandcamp.com- Additional soundtrack music permission by the ULTRA bad ass: Axion, with permission [Canada].axionsynthwave.bandcamp.com
Unreal 2022 Eye of the Beholder Port for C64/C128 - Intro #shorts Amiga Love 2022-11-30 | A brand new port of the legendary SSI dungeon crawler "Eye of the Beholder" for Commodore 64 and 128 computers that was several years in the making. This is a clip of the intro for the game. It looks and sounds so good, some not familiar with the game might mistake it for the Amiga version. Absolutely jaw-dropping. And, the C128 version supports: - Dual Monitors, to better accommodate the new automap feature (not in the original)- 2Mhz- Numpad movement support (just like the Amiga!). I asked for this feature a few years ago and it isn't listed as a feature in the game notes. BUT IT IS THERE! - And so much more. You can DOWNLOAD it here:https://csdb.dk/release/index.php?id=226060AMAZING#shorts #retrogaming #commodore #commodore64 #c64 #commodore128 #c128 #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #dungeoncrawler
Commodore 128D GEOS Battle Station Amiga Love 2022-10-14 | This is my ultimate GEOS C128D Battle Station, presented as if we were back in 1989 using period-correct hardware and software. ARTICLE VERSION, with additional links and info: amigalove.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=2346● Many thanks to our awesome monthly Site Supporters and Channel Members for their support!!! Michael Wallen (walldog)Travis Carter (joethezombie)Graham Shaw (grshaw)● AmigaLove links:amigalove.comtwitter.com/AmigaL0ve00:00 - 00:26. INTRO TITLES00:27 - 02:02 GEOS OVERVIEW & HISTORY02:03 - 04:35 COMMODORE 128D & ACCESSORIES 04:36 - 05:30 GEOS SOFTWARE RELEASE HISTORY05:31 - 05:52 U36 FUNCTION ROM05:53 - 07:55 "TEST DRIVE"07:56 - 08:47 ZOOM FLOPPY 08:48 - 09:29 SOME SOFTWARE & A GOTCHA09:30 - 11:00 PRINTING?11:01 - 13:27 DEMO: GEOWRITE DOCS TO AMIGA13:27 - 13:46 OUTRO● All background music used with permission from:- Intro Music by the SUPREMELY talented Waveshaper, with permission [Sweden]. waveshaper1.bandcamp.com- Soundtrack music permission by the RIGHTEOUSLY awesome Droid Bishop, with permission [Los Angeles, CA] droidbishop.bandcamp.com- Additional soundtrack music permission by the ULTRA bad ass: Axion, with permission [Canada].axionsynthwave.bandcamp.com
A Floppy Disk You Can Count On (Hidden Secret) #shorts Amiga Love 2022-09-15 | A hidden treasure in my floppy disk collection - with a secret reveal. :) This once belonged to my dear friend Chris Brenner (RIP) who acquired it in the early 1990s while working at an Amiga retail shop in Sacramento, CA. #commodore #floppydisk #calculator #vintagecomputing #retro #amiga
Take Your Amiga [Data] On the Go! Amiga Love 2022-07-30 | Inspired by a magazine feature-story by Amazing Computing in 1991, I connect an ancient Sharp Wizard "electronic organizer" to my Amiga computer and demonstrate how to exchange information. ARTICLE VERSION: amigalove.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=2297● AmigaLove links:amigalove.comtwitter.com/AmigaL0ve00:00 - 00:25 INTRO TITLES00:26 - 00:51 PROJECT OVERVIEW00:52 - 01:43 AMAZING COMPUTING MAG01:44 - 02:10 ARTICLE OVERVIEW02:11 - 04:09 OZ-7000 series04:10 - 05:33 IC CARDS05:34 - 07:22 OZ-8000 series 07:23 - 09:09 DEMO TIME09:10 - 11:09 AMYWIZ BACKUP SYNC11:10 - 11:30. OUTRO ● All background music used with permission from:- Intro Music by the SUPREMELY talented Waveshaper, with permission [Sweden]. waveshaper1.bandcamp.com- Soundtrack music permission by the RIGHTEOUSLY awesome Droid Bishop, with permission [Los Angeles, CA] droidbishop.bandcamp.com- Additional soundtrack music permission by the ULTRA bad ass: Axion, with permission [Canada].axionsynthwave.bandcamp.com● Royalty-Free Clip of Airplane Footage, from: http://www.youtube.com/clipxtract
My Amiga 1000 Macintosh Plus: Its Alive! Amiga Love 2022-04-16 | How the Macintosh emulator "A-Max" works with real Amiga and Apple hardware. I install Apple's System 6.0.8 to a partition on my Amiga’s hard drive running OS 1.3 - using a BRAND NEW driver written in March of 2022. This setup provides MAXIMUM potential and makes my Amiga 1000 look and feel like a Mac Plus! ● AmigaLove links:amigalove.comtwitter.com/AmigaL0ve00:00 - 01:49 A-MAX OVERVIEW 01:50 - 03:45 THE A-MAX CARTRIDGE 03:46 - 04:36 THE KILLER APP 04:37 - 04:49 THE MISSING PRINTER...04:50 - 05:33 A-MAX VIA FLOPPIES05:34 - 06:09 LAUNCH SETTINGS 06:10 - 06:48 POOR MAN'S FLICKER FIXER06:49 - 07:39 BOOTING YOUR "MAC"07:40 - 08:30 RUNNING APPLE SOFTWARE VIA FLOPPIES08:31 - 09:40 FLOPPY EMU09:41 - 10:36 HARD DRIVE CONTROLLER CARDS10:37 - 11:27 BRAND NEW STARDRIVE DRIVERS!11:28 - 12:10 HARD DRIVE SETUP OVERVIEW12:11 - 14:35 SYSTEM FRIENDLY MAC SOFTWARE RUNNING OFF THE HDD!14:36 - 15:58 THE A-MAX HARDWARE ADVANTAGE15:59 - 16:41 CONCLUSION/FIN● All background music used with permission from:The SUPREMELY talented musician Waveshaper, with permission [Sweden]. waveshaper1.bandcamp.comSoundtrack music permission by the ULTRA bad ass SYNTH LORD: Axion, with permission [Canada].axionsynthwave.bandcamp.com● 4K Abstract Tunnel VJ Motion Backgroundyoutube.com/channel/UC0vQW0xzUyKZGKFHzvDBd6g
Amiga 1000 Rejuvenator Project: The Finale Amiga Love 2021-12-11 | In this video I officially declare the project to reverse-engineer the Amiga 1000 Rejuvenator, invented by Greg Tibbs, a bonafide success. I explain the key roadblock the team faced for the past 2 years, and how one new member got us across the finish line. Article Version: amigalove.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=2076Joe Carter's complete Github with all of the files necessary for others to build their own Rejuvenator boards. github.com/joethezombie/Amiga-1000-Rejuvenator00:00 - 02:19 INTRO 02:20 - 07:50 REJUVE OVERVIEW 07:51 - 10:20 ABBREVIATED HISTORY - AMIEXPO 1990 10:21 - 11:01 TO GERMANY!11:02 - 12:28 MATZE'S PROCESS 12:29 - 13:11 CONFIRMED SUCCESS!!13:12 - 14:46 THE FUTURE EVOLUTION...14:47 - 15:30 TO the TIBBS FAMILY15:31 - 16:25 WORDS for GREG16:26 - 17:41 CLOSED for BUSINESS17:42 - 18:19 JOE on GREG TIBBS' PASSING18:20 - 18:29 THE TEAM 18:30 - 18:51 FINThe Rejuvenator 2 Team:Joe CarterMatthias HeinrichsChristian StichMatt MartinAdrian GarayMarco Bothand Eric Hill© All photos used in the section for Matze's amazing process to ultimately read the original PAL chips are owned/copyright Matthias Heinrichs, used with permission.AmiExpo 1990 Footage used with permission from Amiga Bill of The Guru Meditationyoutube.com/channel/UCYt9E2d_GCrPzquW-5MZwmQOriginal AmiExpo Footage: youtu.be/H-ZkaXdi80w Intro Music by the SUPREMELY talented musician Waveshaper, with permission [Sweden]. https://waveshaper1.bandcamp.com/trac...Video Soundtrack music by the SYNTH LORD Android Automatic, with permission [Detroit, USA]. androidautomatic.bandcamp.comOutro music permission by the ULTRA bad ass: Axion, with permission [Canada].axionsynthwave.bandcamp.com4K Abstract Tunnel VJ Motion Backgroundsyoutube.com/channel/UC0vQW0xzUyKZGKFHzvDBd6g#Commodore #RetroComputing #Amiga #Amiga1000 #Rejuvenator #CommodoreAmiga
Boing Ball Badged: A Tribute to Dave Needle Amiga Love 2021-09-14 | During this video I create my own "boing ball badged" Amiga 1000 in honor of Dave Needle's memory and life, one of the founding father's of the Amiga computer. He was also co-creator of the Atari Lynx, 3DO, a husband and a father. R.I.P Dave Needle. ARTICLE VERSION with photos: amigalove.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=199100:00 - 00:21 Opening Titles00:22 - 01:00 Remembrance01:01 - 01:30 Serial Number One01:31 - 02:16 Unique Machine02:17 - 03:28 Those Boing Ball Badges03:29 - 06:19 Plastic Surgery 06:20 - 06:54 OutroPHOTO CREDITSI used photos and video clips, with permission, from:- Adam P. Spring, PhD. - Alan W. Rateliff, IIThanks very much to both gentleman for the use of their photos. Piano Music performed by my son, Graham Hill (12). Graham is performing Chopin's Valse OP. 34 #2 Outro music permission by the ULTRA bad ass: Axion, with permission [Canada].axionsynthwave.bandcamp.com4K Abstract Tunnel VJ Motion Backgroundyoutube.com/watch?v=o_901zff0JQ
Happy 36th Birthday, Amiga Amiga Love 2021-07-23 | A quick tribute. The Amiga computer was released in North America on July 23, 1985, 36 years ago, and internationally soon after. Its multi-tasking and ability to display multiple screen modes at the same time still never ceases to amaze. #AmigaLove
Apple Newton Sets The Record Straight #shorts Amiga Love 2021-07-13 | SEE COMPLETE VIDEO: Apple Newton vs remarkable youtu.be/7I5zZQqNScQOne of my Apple Newtons sets the record straight over The Simpsons' legendary joke about its handwriting recognition to "Beat Up Martin." Take that ReMarkable, iPad, Whatever! =)How 'bout that video clip being played off an Apple Newton, too, right? #Shorts #Simpsons #AppleNewton #Apple #vintagecomputing #90s
ADF Disk Mimic for Amiga OS 1.3 Amiga Love 2021-06-29 | Check out the brand new ADF software written exclusively for OS 1.3 in 2021 that lets users "insert" and "eject" ADF files to run software right off their desktop like a real floppy disk. MORE, with the DOWNLOAD: amigalove.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=1911AMINET DOWNLOAD: http://aminet.net/package/disk/misc/DiskMimic00:00 - 00:27 Titles00:28 - 01:14 AmigaOS Historical Overview01:15 - 02:41 Amiga OS 2.0 Launch02:42 - 03:30 OS 1.3 Development in 202103:31 - 04:48 What are ADFs? 04:49 - 05:26 Introducing: DiskMimic.device and Disk Mimic 05:27 - 05:45 System Requirements05:46 - 06:42 Installation Overview 06:43 - 07:29 Software DEMO07:30 - 08:23 Closing CommentsIntro Music by the SUPREMELY talented musician Waveshaper, with permission [Sweden]. https://waveshaper1.bandcamp.com/trac...Video Soundtrack music by the SYNTH LORD Android Automatic, with permission [Detroit, USA]. androidautomatic.bandcamp.comOutro music permission by the ULTRA bad ass: Axion, with permission [Canada].axionsynthwave.bandcamp.com4K Abstract Tunnel VJ Motion Backgroundyoutube.com/channel/UC0vQW0xzUyKZGKFHzvDBd6gComputer Chronicles clip, via "Computer Chronicles: Amiga 3000 (Part 1 of 2)":youtu.be/9Vsryzdh9qo
StarDrive R2 for Amiga is Reversed Engineered Amiga Love 2021-05-29 | After over 30 years, the uber-rare Amiga 1000 side expansion - the Microbotics Starboard2 - had an even more uber-rare upgrade module called the StarDrive. The StarDrive "R2" provides SCSI expansion possibilities for the A1K. That module has been reverse-engineered in 2021, including enhanced software drivers. For much more detail, please see:amigalove.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1877For an in-depth look at the StarTime clock software and how it was updated:amigalove.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1626andamigalove.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=166600:00 - 00:22 Intro Titles 00:23 - 01:04 Starboard2 Introduction01:05 - 02:40 4 Holes02:41 - 03:20 Original StarDrive with a Zip Drive03:21 - 03:43 A New Hope03:44 - 05:19 StarTime 05:20 - 06:18 StarDrive 06:19 - 07:07 Rejuvenator Caveat07:08 - 09:32 SCSI2SD Awakening, and new StarDrive drivers09:33 - 10:46 Period-correct Side Expansion Walk-thru10:47 - 11:43 Conclusion11:44 - 12:20 Limited-time ordering infoStarboard RTC Quirks Articleamigalove.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1626Intro Music by the SUPREMELY talented musician Waveshaper, with permission [Sweden]. https://waveshaper1.bandcamp.com/trac...Soundtrack music by the SYNTH LORD Android Automatic, with permission [Detroit, USA]. androidautomatic.bandcamp.comAdditional music permission by the ULTRA bad ass: Axion, with permission [Canada].axionsynthwave.bandcamp.com4K Abstract Tunnel VJ Motion Backgroundyoutu.be/L7Zc28-QmtQ
A Case for AmigaOS 1.3 Amiga Love 2021-02-19 | In this video I show how to make your OS 1.3 Amiga ROCK with 10 free, legacy software upgrades. An article version of this video, with downloads to all software, is here: amigalove.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=1765Table of Contents00:00 - Introduction05:08 - AmiDock - the original (Shareware) DONE06:16 - DOpus 4.1 - iconified (Commercial) DONE07:18 - WShell 2.0 (Commercial) DONE08:57 - Zoom-Daemon (Freeware) DONE09:35 - MyMenus (Freeware) DONE10:37 - QMouse (Freeware) DONE11:49 - SimGen (Shareware) DONE13:11 - HippoPlayer (Shareware) 14:12 - WordPerfect Library (Commercial)15:07 - 64Door (Freeware)15:45 - EpilogueIntro Music by the SUPREMELY talented musician Waveshaper, with permission [Sweden]. https://waveshaper1.bandcamp.com/trac...Soundtrack music by the SYNTH LORD Android Automatic, with permission [Detroit, USA]. androidautomatic.bandcamp.comOutro music permission by the ULTRA bad ass: Axion, with permission [Canada].axionsynthwave.bandcamp.com4K Abstract Tunnel VJ Motion Backgroundyoutu.be/itIzZtxz3Oc
Tetris on the 1985 Amiga Computer #shorts Amiga Love 2021-02-08 | #shorts #YouTubeshorts #retrogaming #retrocomputing #Commodore #Amiga #Tetris An absolutely immaculate and gorgeous version of Tetris as seen on the Commodore Amiga, a “computer from the future” that hit retail shelves in the impossible year of 1985. It took PCs at least 5 years to catch up. When this game was made for Amiga, most PCs had a 2” speaker that mainly bleeped and blooped.
Amiga 1000 Parceiro: Memory, Clock, Storage Amiga Love 2020-12-30 | In this video I demonstrate a brand new piece of hardware 100% designed for the Amiga 1000 (for a change!) called the Amiga Parceiro. It is a beautiful expansion board that provides 8MB fast SRAM with zero wait states, a Real Time Clock, and a 2GB microSD using the Fat file system. And it is all completely compatible with original Amiga OS 1.3 for a semi-autobooting experience. MORE INFO: amigalove.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1689If you would like to purchase an Amiga Parceiro, contact David Dunklee at Amiga.Parceiro@outlook.com and *be sure* to mention that AmigaLove sent you. This will put you in line for when he makes more AND you’ll receive a ~20% price discount bringing it to down to $195 US + shipping & handling. Intro Music by the SUPREMELY talented musician Waveshaper, with permission [Sweden]. https://waveshaper1.bandcamp.com/trac...Soundtrack music by the SYNTH LORD Android Automatic, with permission [Detroit, USA]. androidautomatic.bandcamp.comOutro music permission by the ULTRA bad ass: Axion, with permission [Canada].axionsynthwave.bandcamp.com4K Abstract Tunnel VJ Motion Backgroundyoutu.be/itIzZtxz3Oc
How to Share Files Between a Modern and Classic 68K Mac Amiga Love 2020-11-28 | I walk through how I move files download off the internet and move them over to my classic 1991 Quadra 700 Macintosh running Mac OS System 7.5.3. Article Version:amigalove.com/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=1650Mentioned in the Video:Basilisk II (Info & Downloads)basilisk.cebix.netEmacualtion.comGuides for installing Basilisk II on various platformsBasilisk Setup Guide for OS X emaculation.com/doku.php/basiliskii_osx_setupBasilisk Setup Guide for Windowsemaculation.com/doku.php/basilisk_ii_setupBasilisk Setup Guide for Linuxemaculation.com/doku.php/basiliskii_linux_setupAwesome Info on How to Use Basilisk to Edit Your 68K Bootable Image Files http://www.savagetaylor.com/2018/01/19/setting-up-your-vintage-classic-68k-macintosh-using-basilisk-iiFloppy Emu Disk Emulator, by Big Mess o' Wiresbigmessowires.com/floppy-emuFloppy Emu A/B Switchbigmessowires.com/shop/product/apple-disk-drive-ab-switchMacintosh Gardenmacintoshgarden.orgMacintosh Repository Blank Floppy Disksmacintoshrepository.org/7304-blank-floppy-disk-images-800kb-1-4mb-+ - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - Soundtrack music by the SYNTH LORD Android Automatic, with permission [Detroit, USA]. androidautomatic.bandcamp.comAdditional soundtrack music permission by the ULTRA bad ass: Axion, with permission [Canada].axionsynthwave.bandcamp.com
CD-ROM Drives and the Amiga Computer Amiga Love 2020-09-07 | In this video I attach an external AppleCD 300e Plus CD-ROM drive to one of my Amiga 3000 computers. A LOT more info can be found in an article version here: amigalove.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1569 In the video I explain the software I used to get it running, and use it to its fullest potential. MODs, Fred Fish CDs, Music CDs - it's a beautiful world. If only Commodore had fully embraced CD-ROM tech with its computer line early on. Intro Music by the SUPREMELY talented musician Waveshaper, with permission [Sweden]. waveshaper1.bandcamp.com/track/our-time-instrumentalSoundtrack music by the SYNTH LORD Android Automatic, with permission [Detroit, USA]. androidautomatic.bandcamp.comOutro music permission by the ULTRA bad ass: Axion, with permission [Canada].axionsynthwave.bandcamp.com
Commodore 1581 Floppy Disk Drive: A Brief Look Amiga Love 2020-07-13 | Brief overview of the Commodore 1581. An amazing piece of period-accurate retro hardware goodness. From a collecting standpoint, it's one of the Cadillacs of the Commodore 8-bit line. ARTICLE VERSION: amigalove.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=1507Intro Music clip from "Our Time" provided with permission by the SUPREMELY talented musician: Waveshaper (with permission): waveshaper1.bandcamp.com/track/our-time-instrumentalOther music permission by the ULTRA bad ass: Axion (with permission).axionsynthwave.bandcamp.com
How to Remove Amiga Space Invaders Mechanical Keyboard Keycaps Amiga Love 2020-06-21 | How to Remove these highly coveted low-profile Amiga keycaps from your mechanical keyboard without sending the internal spring flying into orbit. More on this amazing computer, and it's gorgeous keyboard: amigalove.com/viewtopic.php?t=1266This special Amiga 500 keyboard, and some Amiga 2000 keyboards, used the NMB Hi-Tek Series 725 Switches, also known as "Space Invaders" or "Angry Bear".
Commodore 64 Instant Game Load Magic: RAMLink & BackBit Amiga Love 2020-06-17 | In this video I demonstrate my RAMlink, a sensational virtual drive made by CMD in 1990-1993 that not only supported massive GEOS files, but can load some games and programs faster than you can blink. Then, I show off the new Backbit, which essentially does the same thing in terms of loading games instantly - albeit in a whole new way. AmigaLove.com ARTICLE with MORE INFO:Evie's Revue - creator of Backbit:youtube.com/watch?v=8YKruh_DiEYBackbit Store:store.backbit.ioJan Beta's walkthrough of the Backbit:youtube.com/watch?v=11ryvYaby_sIntro Music clip from "Our Time" provided with permission by the SUPREMELY talented musician: Waveshaper (with permission): waveshaper1.bandcamp.com/track/our-time-instrumentalOther music permission by the ULTRA bad ass: Axion (with permission).axionsynthwave.bandcamp.com
Real Time Clocks and the Amiga 1000 Amiga Love 2020-04-19 | This is a walk-through of part of my collection of Real-Time Clocks (RTC) for Amiga 1000 Computers. For a lot more specifics and detail on these devices please see: amigalove.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1425Each RTC shown here plugs into the Amiga differently than the next, and each addresses the problem in a completely unique and different way. Intro Music clip from "Our Time" provided with permission by the SUPREMELY talented musician Waveshaper (with permission): waveshaper1.bandcamp.com/track/our-time-instrumentalOther music permission by the ULTRA bad ass Axion:axionsynthwave.bandcamp.com
Painting TRON in Deluxe Paint III Amiga Love 2020-04-04 | During these uncertain times of COVID-19, we all need to find ways to relax. One way is to create new paintings in Deluxe Paint III with my Amiga computers. I created an image based on TRON, and in this video demonstrate some of the key tactics and techniques I used to create the artwork. I'm hoping this inspires others to do the same and find some peace along the way. More info: amigalove.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=1414Intro Music clip from "Our Time" provided with permission by the SUPREMELY talented musician: Waveshaper (with permission): waveshaper1.bandcamp.com/track/our-time-instrumentalOther music permission by the ULTRA bad ass: Axion.axionsynthwave.bandcamp.com
C64 Beta Testing Environment for New C64 Game Amiga Love 2020-03-05 | I was asked to join the beta testing team for the brand new C64 game Hired Sword 2 by Doublesided Games. I decided to use a mix of old and modern hardware. In this video I walk you through my setup. Lots of fun C= pron to be seen. Article version: amigalove.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=1378Intro Music clip from "Our Time" provided with permission by the SUPREMELY talented musician: Waveshaper (with permission): waveshaper1.bandcamp.com/track/our-time-instrumentalOther in-video music permission by the ULTRA bad ass: Axion.axionsynthwave.bandcamp.comHired Sword 2 Coded and Designed by Roy Riggs, Music by Mike Richmonddoublesidedgames.com/shop/commodore/commodore-64/hired-sword-2
AmiDock: One-Click Application Launcher for Early Amigas Amiga Love 2020-02-07 | In this video I demonstrate how to install and customize a Workbench mod for Workbench 1.2, 1.3 and 2.0 that allows launching any program from your desktop in a single click.Detailed Instructions in Article Form: amigalove.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=1347Intro Music clip from "Our Time" provided with permission by the SUPREMELY talented musician: Waveshaper (with permission): waveshaper1.bandcamp.com/track/our-time-instrumentalSoundtrack music is the track “Speed Zone” and “Octane Rush” used with permission by the ULTRA bad ass: Axion.axionsynthwave.bandcamp.comAmiDock by Gary Knight, 1991
Walkthrough: The Commodore Amiga 500 Chicken Lips Amiga Love 2019-11-16 | I take a closer look into the highly coveted early Amiga 500 "Chicken Lips" model. This is the legendary A500 with very unique keycaps and an exquisite high-end mechanical keyboard. Even more info: amigalove.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1266Intro Music clip from "Our Time" provided with permission by the SUPREMELY talented musician: Waveshaper (with permission): waveshaper1.bandcamp.com/track/our-time-instrumentalSoundtrack music is the track “Speed Zone” and “Octane Rush” used with permission by the ULTRA bad ass: Axion.axionsynthwave.bandcamp.comMade in Hong Kong Chicken Lips Photos by George Haritonidis, with permission@georgeharitoFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/AmigaL0veInstagram: instagram.com/amigal0veCome join the fun at amigalove.com
Amiga Keyboards Revealed Amiga Love 2019-09-15 | The Amiga 2000 computer got every incarnation of Amiga keyboard, and it got two of the best Commodore ever produced. I walk through 3 variations of the A2000 Keyboard and explain the various changes that occurred over time. Detailed Article: amigalove.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1196Intro Music clip from "Our Time" provided with permission by the supremely talented musician Waveshaper (with permission): waveshaper1.bandcamp.com/track/our-time-instrumentalSoundtrack music is the track “Speed Zone” used with permission by the ultra bad ass Axion.axionsynthwave.bandcamp.comPhoto of the Commodore PC-5 used with permission from Terry Stewartclassic-computers.org.nz/blog/2010-11-12-checking-out-commodore-pc5.htmAnimated GIF of mechanical keyboard switch by The Keyboard Co:keyboardco.com/blog/index.php/2012/12/an-introduction-to-cherry-mx-mechanical-switchesBlack & White Gamer Photo by Denis DervisevicCreative Commons license by 2.0Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/AmigaL0veInstagram: instagram.com/amigal0veCome join the fun at amigalove.com
AmigaLove Icon Set 1.3a Released Amiga Love 2019-08-08 | After creating custom icons for Amiga OS Workbench 1.3 off and on for the past few years, I've packaged them up and am sharing them with the world (finally). They can be downloaded here: amigalove.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=1169In the video I show you the various icons I designed specifically for "the forgotten OS" Workbench 1.3. I also briefly show how I did it (and how you can, too!), then explain how to take my icons and use them on your own vintage systems.Intro Music clip from "Our Time" provided with permission by the supremely talented musician Waveshaper (with permission): waveshaper1.bandcamp.com/track/our-time-instrumentalFollow me on Twitter: twitter.com/AmigaL0veInstagram: instagram.com/amigal0veCome join the fun at amigalove.com
The Amiga Development System Amiga Love 2019-04-27 | Back in 1984/1985, before a single Amiga computer was ever sold, there were a few very early Amigas dispersed to companies around the world: The Amiga Development System. Join me as we look at one (possibly one of only 6 known to exist in the world!). Article: amigalove.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=1031Thanks to Larry Blakesley in Colorado for this incredible opportunity to share this bit of lesser-known Commodore history with me, and the world.Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/AmigaL0veInstagram: instagram.com/amigal0veCome join the fun at amigalove.com
Amiga 1000 Rejuvenator Update 3.14: You Can Almost Taste It Amiga Love 2019-02-09 | Article Version with more details and photos: amigalove.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=927A brief update on the project to reverse engineer the wonderful Rejuvenator Board designed and created by Greg Tibbs in 1990, which gives Commodore Amiga 1000 computers 1 or 2 MB of Chip RAM, a Kickstart ROM, the abilty to switch between PAL and NTSC, and more.Intro Tune by the fantastic musician and synth lord Waveshaper, with permission.MINOR CORRECTION: Adrian is in Springfield, MO, not St. Louis. Ugh! Sorry about that, Adrian.PROJECT UPDATE APRIL 17, 2019:We can now boot Workbench! There are a few more details to work out, but we're getting very close!!!amigalove.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=927&p=6126#p6126
Eye of the Beholder Intro & Outro on Amiga Amiga Love 2018-10-15 | Full review with 32 screenshots and more:amigalove.com/games.php?game_id=13This video shows the fantastic intro and outro animations from Eye of the Beholder for Amiga. Everyone saw the intro back in the day. Only those on Amiga who actually finished the game ever got to see the end-sequence animation. Everyone else? Two sentences of text. Amiga FTW! DOS gamers would get us back with Dungeon Master's end sequence, though.
Dungeon Master II Intro (Amiga) Amiga Love 2018-08-25 | The Legend of Skullkeep by FTL played off my Amiga 2000 using Commodore A10 speakers. Frankly once you're in the garden the music gets quite better, but I just recorded the intro. So eighties/nineties-creepy-awesome.
Reverse Engineering the Amiga 1000 Rejuvenator - Project Update Amiga Love 2018-08-18 | In this video I lay out the recent wins and road blocks we are facing in our attempt to reverse engineer the awesome Amiga 1000 Rejuvenator daughterboard replacement.More info, details and thoughts on next steps: amigalove.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=706Original Working Rejuvenator - DEMO: youtu.be/96rpygfF3wUPaCommEx 2018 Amiga Talk (1 of 2): Amiga History & The Rejuvenator Project: youtu.be/6rZ1Dkp3H7AAmiga 1000 Rejuvenator: Holy Grail of Upgrades: youtu.be/w0ZcflUKDcI
My A1000 Rejuvenator WORKS: A Demo Amiga Love 2018-08-01 | I finally got my vintage Rejuvenator mounted to my A1000's motherboard and fully seated. I then powered it on for the first time. AND IT IS AWESOME. More: amigalove.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&p=4013
AutoBoot Workbench using a Zip drive with an Amiga 1000 Amiga Love 2018-07-28 | In this video I explain how to use an Iomega Zip drive (100mb, SCSI) to virtually auto-boot into Workbench. It requires very specific hardware and software, but it is possible (and AWESOME). Detailed instructions with files: amigalove.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=691Intro music clip used with permission by the artist Waveshaper. Go check his music out - it's fantastic. waveshaper1.bandcamp.com
Epyx Rogue Amiga Game: How to Play Amiga Love 2018-07-13 | I demonstrate how to play Rogue in the graphical Amiga version. You can read more about this amazing game on AmigaLove.com here: amigalove.com/games.php?game_id=83LEARN ABOUT ALL THINGS ROGUE (History, Roguelikes and more): youtu.be/hUb9geptHAwThis video totally applies to recent owners of the new Amiga port of EPYX Rogue for the Nintendo Switch. The main difference is in the controls, but the commands and game are identical. Intro Music clip from "Our Time" provided with permission by the supremely talented synthwave god Waveshaper: waveshaper1.bandcamp.com/track/our-time-instrumental
PaCommEx 2018 Talk (2 of 2): Amiga 1000 Boot-up Magic Amiga Love 2018-06-21 | Eric Hill of Amiga Love gives two talks concerning the Amiga 1000. This is Talk 2, which is demonstration of how via the use of innovative and customized Kickstart disks, the Amiga 1000 can boot into various OSes - off a single disk - including a non-Amiga OS! More info and pics of PaCommEx NW 2018: Also see Talk 1: Amiga History & The Rejuvenator Projectyoutu.be/rQNU6f_fhzwTalk 1 is a short history of the A1000; a discussion of a search for the creator of The Rejuvenator board - Greg Tibbs; a plan to reverse engineer The Rejuvenator and the difficulties behind it; and a status update on the project to bring it back to market.
