Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
E596: Amiga History, The A3070 SCSI Tape drive for the Amiga 3000. The A3070 is an external tape drive which takes 150MB QIC tapes DC6150 and 250MB QIC tapes DC6250. Originally designed for and shipped with the A3000UX, a version of the A3000 which came pre-installed with Commodore Amiga UNIX (Amix). Special thanks to Mr Kevin G for the tape drive for a 3000 repair way back a few months ago.
Amazon link for Plastibands
amzn.to/3TvQ56m
IIf you would like to help me keep this going, consider supporting my channel! Through patreon for as little as 1$ a month, (heck i spend more on lunch in one day). Please Consider helping me save Amigas. 100% of funds i receive assist me in purchasing replacement parts , tools and supplies to save these beloved machines.
patreon.com/ChrisEdwardsRestoration
Or a one time Paypal donation at paypal.me/macphreak4evr you should see a irish captain picard. holding a green beer.
(you will see)
Thank you to all my current patrons and supporters, I can not express how much your support means to me.Because of you and your support and generosity, I am able to fund repairs for others FOR FREE. I can not fix everything, but i do save many. So a personal thanks directly to each and every one of you!
Its Dangerous to go alone, take this!
be sure to check out Retro Rewind for all your Commodore goodies and services at retrorewind.ca
you can use my code NOCODE, to save up to an additional 15% off your next order. *must be signed in for code to work* Thanks everyone!!!
Tools used in this video:
The Retrofriends, GBS8200 vga box, 75$ on ebay usa. 99 for a hdmi one
ebay.com/usr/jond5
Tonya - a hammer
harborfreight.com/16-oz-claw-hammer-66862.html
Loreana Bobbit
harborfreight.com/5-in-precision-flush-cutter-57794.html
Aven Desoldering Wick
mouser.com/ProductDetail/Aven/17545?qs=uwxL4vQweFMNB5OJoZY0og%3D%3D
Jonard IC extractor
amzn.to/44pu7s0
Kester 186 liquid No Clean Flux that you have to clean
amzn.to/4k4sS6m
BackBit Chiptester pro v2
store.backbit.io/product/chip-tester
DIP Pin Straightener
retrorewind.ca/dip-chip-straightener
Helmet of Goober:
amzn.to/44g6n8D
Solder station WepTools 853d-5AII
weptools.com/products/853d-5a-ii
amzn.to/4086nGo
Desoldering station WepTools 948d3
weptools.com/products/948d-iii-desoldering-station
amzn.to/4086nGo
Wep 982_III Precision soldering station
weptools.com/products/micro-soldering-station-9823
amzn.to/4086nGo
Wep 982D3 Precision Hot Tweezers and soldering station
weptools.com/products/tweezer-soldering-iron-982d3
amzn.to/4086nGo
Fume Extractor: Weptools 948DQ
weptools.com/products/948dq-i-fume-extractor
amzn.to/4086nGo
Siglent SDS1052DL digital oscilloscope
amzn.to/4llM2pr
Kotto silicon solder sucker aka Moana3
ebay.com/itm/203339405333
Joyalense Digital microscope:
amzn.to/4kZVEGr
Plastibands
amzn.to/3TvQ56m
TV pixel display and wall pixel display
divoom.com or amzn.to/4kP9QBV
like the wall neon? get it here
retroledsigns.com
lament hellraiser screensaver, google
Xscreensaverwin-0.78-setup.exe
VTOMAN JUMP 1500 Power Station
amzn.to/4ecoEIj
Plastibands
amzn.to/3TvQ56m
E596: Amiga History, The A3070 SCSI Tape drive for the Amiga 3000. The A3070 is an external tape drive which takes 150MB QIC tapes DC6150 and 250MB QIC tapes DC6250. Originally designed for and shipped with the A3000UX, a version of the A3000 which came pre-installed with Commodore Amiga UNIX (Amix). Special thanks to Mr Kevin G for the tape drive for a 3000 repair way back a few months ago.
Amazon link for Plastibands
amzn.to/3TvQ56m
IIf you would like to help me keep this going, consider supporting my channel! Through patreon for as little as 1$ a month, (heck i spend more on lunch in one day). Please Consider helping me save Amigas. 100% of funds i receive assist me in purchasing replacement parts , tools and supplies to save these beloved machines.
patreon.com/ChrisEdwardsRestoration
Or a one time Paypal donation at paypal.me/macphreak4evr you should see a irish captain picard. holding a green beer.
(you will see)
Thank you to all my current patrons and supporters, I can not express how much your support means to me.Because of you and your support and generosity, I am able to fund repairs for others FOR FREE. I can not fix everything, but i do save many. So a personal thanks directly to each and every one of you!
Its Dangerous to go alone, take this!
be sure to check out Retro Rewind for all your Commodore goodies and services at retrorewind.ca
you can use my code NOCODE, to save up to an additional 15% off your next order. *must be signed in for code to work* Thanks everyone!!!
Tools used in this video:
The Retrofriends, GBS8200 vga box, 75$ on ebay usa. 99 for a hdmi one
ebay.com/usr/jond5
Tonya - a hammer
harborfreight.com/16-oz-claw-hammer-66862.html
Loreana Bobbit
harborfreight.com/5-in-precision-flush-cutter-57794.html
Aven Desoldering Wick
mouser.com/ProductDetail/Aven/17545?qs=uwxL4vQweFMNB5OJoZY0og%3D%3D
Jonard IC extractor
amzn.to/44pu7s0
Kester 186 liquid No Clean Flux that you have to clean
amzn.to/4k4sS6m
BackBit Chiptester pro v2
store.backbit.io/product/chip-tester
DIP Pin Straightener
retrorewind.ca/dip-chip-straightener
Helmet of Goober:
amzn.to/44g6n8D
Solder station WepTools 853d-5AII
weptools.com/products/853d-5a-ii
amzn.to/4086nGo
Desoldering station WepTools 948d3
weptools.com/products/948d-iii-desoldering-station
amzn.to/4086nGo
Wep 982_III Precision soldering station
weptools.com/products/micro-soldering-station-9823
amzn.to/4086nGo
Wep 982D3 Precision Hot Tweezers and soldering station
weptools.com/products/tweezer-soldering-iron-982d3
amzn.to/4086nGo
Fume Extractor: Weptools 948DQ
weptools.com/products/948dq-i-fume-extractor
amzn.to/4086nGo
Siglent SDS1052DL digital oscilloscope
amzn.to/4llM2pr
Kotto silicon solder sucker aka Moana3
ebay.com/itm/203339405333
Joyalense Digital microscope:
amzn.to/4kZVEGr
Plastibands
amzn.to/3TvQ56m
TV pixel display and wall pixel display
divoom.com or amzn.to/4kP9QBV
like the wall neon? get it here
retroledsigns.com
lament hellraiser screensaver, google
Xscreensaverwin-0.78-setup.exe
VTOMAN JUMP 1500 Power Station
amzn.to/4ecoEIj
Plastibands
amzn.to/3TvQ56m
