Arctic retro | Exploring MSX! The Philips VG 8235 MSX2 computer using Gotek and MaxDuino @Arcticretro | Uploaded November 2021 | Updated October 2024, 11 hours ago.
In this video I explore a great MSX machine, the Philips VG 8235 MSX2. It is a 256kb computer with built in 3.5 inch floppy drive.
I also do the restoration-work, make a necessary cable and check out how to load games with modern solutions for emulating floppy (Gotek) and cassette (MaxDuino)
Games tested: 1942, Boulder Dash, Red Lights of Amsterdam, Spy vs spy.
Follow up video: youtu.be/eiCsfC7vXpE
Contents:
0:00 Introduction
0:58 External inspection
3:45 Power-on and screen width issue
8:33 Disassembly and internal cleaning
13:21 Floppy drive cleaning and drive-belt hack
17:22 Full keyboard servicing
26:24 Testing the floppy drive
29:34 Using a Gotek to load games
43:02 Building a tape-recorder cable
48:36 Using a MaxDuino to load games
54:20 Conclusion
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In this video I explore a great MSX machine, the Philips VG 8235 MSX2. It is a 256kb computer with built in 3.5 inch floppy drive.
I also do the restoration-work, make a necessary cable and check out how to load games with modern solutions for emulating floppy (Gotek) and cassette (MaxDuino)
Games tested: 1942, Boulder Dash, Red Lights of Amsterdam, Spy vs spy.
Follow up video: youtu.be/eiCsfC7vXpE
Contents:
0:00 Introduction
0:58 External inspection
3:45 Power-on and screen width issue
8:33 Disassembly and internal cleaning
13:21 Floppy drive cleaning and drive-belt hack
17:22 Full keyboard servicing
26:24 Testing the floppy drive
29:34 Using a Gotek to load games
43:02 Building a tape-recorder cable
48:36 Using a MaxDuino to load games
54:20 Conclusion
Support me on Patreon.com to get ad-free/early access to all videos plus sometimes exclusive content. patreon.com/ovesennet
Find a Commodore Vic 20 on eBay: ebay.us/ZQJvaT
Find a Commodore Amiga on eBay: ebay.us/WYV79q
Find a Macintosh Classic on eBay: ebay.us/uCH0KW
Find a Commodore 128 on eBay: ebay.us/6Y9M7o
Find a Commodore 64 on eBay: ebay.us/jII9QZ
Find a TI99/4A on eBay: ebay.us/Cn30H4
Find a Spectravideo on eBay: ebay.us/SlIUF7
Find a Tandy 200 on eBay: ebay.us/c3hTsy
Find an Apple IIe on eBay: ebay.us/ikm9g5
I am using a Prusa 3D-printer, find one here: shop.prusa3d.com/#a_aid=ovesennet
I use Canva to quicly create illustrations and thumnails. It's free. canva.com/join/TommyOvesen
Buy me a coffee or a beer via PayPal here: paypal.me/TommyOvesen
Note: Some links are affiliate links that helps support my channel.
Music by Geir Nilsskog. Check out his music here: distrokid.com/hyperfollow/geirnilsskog/escape-the-real-world
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Web: arcticretro.com
Facebook: facebook.com/arcticretro
E-mail: support@ovesen.net
Twitter: ovesen
Instagram: ovesennet
#MSX #MSX2 #philips
