#nabu #retro #floppyLeo Binkowski Live StreamLeo Binkowski2024-09-14 | ...Weirdest video game Ive triedLeo Binkowski2024-07-20 | ...Vancouver Gaming Expo NABU Panel Session June 22, 2024Leo Binkowski2024-06-23 | This is a recording of the NABU Panel session that took place on June 22, 2024 at 3pm PDT for the Vancouver Retro Gaming Expo.
The Panel was moderated by Ron Carnegie and featured as panelists:
Grant Shannon "Klyball" - achieved internet fame for his creation of replicas of original Nabu upgrade boards. Specifically the floppy controller, hard-drive controller and the serial I/O card.
David Vandergugten M.Ed - a Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence 1997 recipient and Apple Distinguished Educator is an assistant superintendent in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, and a proud onwer of one of the original NABU ebay offerings.
Rizal Acob is one of the most prolific forum posters in the greater Vancouver area. It's hard to find a discussion on the topic of any brand of retro-computer where Riz hasn't weighed in with his knowledgeable contribution.
and of Course, me, Leo Binkowski, a former NABU Game developer and Director of Content Developer, and accidental NABU software savior.VCF Southwest - The Internet before its time - The NABU NetworkLeo Binkowski2024-06-15 | This is a live presentation by Leo Binkowski for VCF Southwest on Friday June 14 4:30pm CDT (5:30pm EDT)
Way back in the '80s, a plucky Canadian Startup built a broadband network delivering software by cable - The NABU Network.
Bill Bourne Mike Slinn Eric Mesdag Ed Myers MK Marsden John and Donna Shortt Tim Ranger and I totally forgot to mention Bob McNally, the last Director of Operations at NABU
Even more NABU PCs, thanks to NABU VP Eric Anttila
...and the Ghost of NABU Gold AwardsPuppy got the hang of this walking on a leash thing #goldenretriever #puppy #shortsLeo Binkowski2023-09-24 | Fyn decides that at 10 weeks, he's knows exactly how a dog is walked on a leash. Huxley approves of his bro's skill.
#puppy #goldenretrieverNABU Archaeology with Leo Binkowski Part 11 - Miner 2049erLeo Binkowski2023-08-10 | In this video, I talk about development of NABU Miner 2049er, present the source code, and show the cheat key and easter egg!
#nabu #retro #pacmanMorning River Meditation #goldenretrieverLeo Binkowski2023-04-18 | Olli experiences the first thaw of the Ottawa RiverThe Ghost of NABU PastLeo Binkowski2023-04-17 | Also known as: NABU Archaeology with Leo Binkowski Part 9
This is a recorded version of the presentation I made for the Vintage Computer Festival East on April 14th, 2023 in Wall, NJ
It is also a director's cut, since I added some segments I had removed to make sure I stayed comfortably with the time I was allotted.
There were several technical problems during the streaming session lost some of the presentation as well as backward slides.
I didn't get to hear the questions asked in the Q&A, so if you'd like to as your questions here, I'll try to answer them the best I can!
#nabu #retroNABU Archaeology with Leo Binkowski Part 7Leo Binkowski2023-03-06 | I provide an example of a Z80 program from start to finish, including testing with the MAME Emulator.
I'd like to introduce my github, where you can find the source code for the demonstrated example:
#nabu #retroNABU PAC-MAN Easter EggLeo Binkowski2023-02-06 | NABU Marketing wouldn't let the Games Programmers put their names in the credits like other companies, so we found clever ways we could demonstrate that we were the authors of the games.
This Pac-Man easter egg is revealed by eating a specific dot last on the strawberry board. #shorts
I was 18 years old when I wrote this, and Laura Schening was just 17.NABU Floppy BlooperLeo Binkowski2023-01-31 | Sparky the cat interferes with floppy archiving. #shortsNabu Archaeology with Leo Binkowski Part 6Leo Binkowski2023-01-30 | This time I talk about the GRUNT Press, the RS-422 crossover cable, a few souvenirs, and my new setup.
Visit the NABU retroNet restoration project! nabu.ca
#NABU #retro #learningNABU Archaeology with Leo Binkowski part 4Leo Binkowski2022-12-10 | More finds, when I visit the tomb under the stairs of my basement, where all unused devices are forgotten.
An extra MSU (Mass Storage Unit) provides disappointment, then inspiration, then disappointment again...
My development system is dead. That makes me very sad. Clearly I didn't treat her very well, and for that I am truly sorry.
The 3rd age joystick, comparted to the 1st age joystick. There was no one joystick to rule them all.
Our furniture actually belongs to the cats and dogs, as you can see.NABU Archaeology with Leo Binkowski part 3Leo Binkowski2022-12-09 | Today, I show the booty from the latest sortie to my storage, I correct my previous statement about RS-232 and development systems, I show the actual Double Sided floppy cable, I show a parallel printer cable, and provide the pinouts, I give booting from the floppy a shot, and I have a Co-op student named Ben helping me!
Everyone please thank my lovely wife Lisa for putting up with me upending our life to accommodate everyone for this project.
The NABU cycle is live after launching 40 years ago, then being dark for 37 years.
Visit nabu.ca to realize a 40 year old dream come true.
#NABU #Retro #learningNABU Archaeology with Leo Binkowski part 2Leo Binkowski2022-12-06 | Today, I introduce the NABU Developer/Cabserve Mass Storage Unit and the insides.
I also show an actual NABU Adapter! Not in action of course, but I couldn't find any examples of it online, so I thought people would be interested in the insides and what I do know about it.
The NABU cycle is now live. If you've got NABU, we've got useful: nabu.ca
#NABU #retro #learningNABU Archaeology with Leo Binkowski part 1Leo Binkowski2022-12-05 | Old me, 38 years after you've first seen me. It was almost like last week.
I dig out some special NABU PCs that were used for development,
some source of my source and recovered PAK floppies,
And I show a NABU floppy drive!
All of it needs cleaning before powering up, because all that dust will make things spit sparks.
Join the NABU resurrection! Visit nabu.ca and party like it's 1984!
#NABU #retro #learningNABU Games Programmer Leo Binkowski - Sept. 29/84Leo Binkowski2022-12-01 | Sept. 29/84 CJOH TV "Regional Contact" Leo Binkowski of NABU, 6:50pm
For those interested in all things NABU. This is a profile a local TV station did on me which show me, my colleagues, my development system, and our office on Baxter Road in Ottawa.
Clearly I'm the classical definition of Computer Nerd.
RIP my loving parents who were entirely clueless what I did for a living. May they get a new life on Youtube.
Sorry about the audio, it was copied from a decades old 3/4 inch tape found at the bottom of a box. #nabu