Testing three Atari 8-bit computers Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2026-09-17 | Testing three Atari 8-bit computers
0091 Lumacode by c0pperdragon in the basement, an Apple Mouse replica, T-shirts and more! Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2024-10-16 | I'm finally getting to experience the awesome Lumecode as a way to get pixel perfect video from our retro computers in a super clever way. It's impressive, a lot like Apple II artifact color, but without all the fringing! Plus we have some cool replica parts and some other nifty stuff.-- Video LinksSagan Industries:sagan-industries.com8-bit Stuff (Replica mice and other stuff)8bitstuff.com8bittees.comExtron 300A capture device:extron.com/product/rgbhdmi300a#featuresLumacode:github.com/c0pperdragon/LumaCode/wikic0pperdragon digitizers:tindie.com/stores/c0pperdragonAdrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiwMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositories-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
0090 A modern IBM CGA card clone, a new thermal camera, hemostats, chips and more! Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2024-10-10 | It's time for another SMMC episode. Sorry I'm a bit late posting it, I have been behind due to the Mac SE/30 repairs taking up all my time. :-) -- Video LinksCGA card: ($32 at time of recording)aliexpress.us/item/3256806271620735.htmCursed IC 3D files:thingiverse.com/thing:5023725Topdom TC004 Thermal camera:amzn.to/3BOUQlVtopdon.us/products/tc004Hemostats (From the seller I like)aliexpress.us/item/2251832832080305.htmAdrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiwMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositories-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
0089 Troubleshooting Mac SE/30 motherboards and mini Sony CRT monitor (WatchCam) Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2024-10-02 | We have another SMMC episode, which is actually Part 2 of the VCFMW wrap-up. Today we will do some Mac SE/30 motherboard testing and troubleshooting along with looking at some miniature Sony CRT video monitor. -- Video LinksCayMac Vintage:ko-fi.com/caymacvintageMac SE/30 Power Supply Replacement:ko-fi.com/s/e600bd3867VCF Midwest 19:vcfmw.orgSony WatchCam teardown:youtube.com/watch?v=65ENph8sV-0Adrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiwMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositories-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
0088 Super VCF Midwest 19 wrap-up and a C64 SID vs SIDKICK battle Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2024-09-25 | I'm back from the awesome VCF Midwest 19 (2024) and I cam back with great memories and some awesome items gifted to me from other viewers and exhibitors. This includes the relatively new SIDKick Pico, a fully open source and inexpensive MOS SID replacement. How does it stack up?-- Video LinksVCF Midwest 19:vcfmw.orgThe Stop Bits (Band):thestopbits.netPippin Kickstart:blitter.net/blog/2021/02/09/pippin-kickstart-1-1AmericanRetro.shop:https://americanretro.shop/SIDKick Pico:github.com/frntc/SIDKick-picoOde to 64 SID:https://csdb.dk/sid/?id=15426Mac Steve84 Storeyoutube.com/@Mac84/featuredyoutube.com/c/Mac84/storeRon's Computer Videos store:youtube.com/channel/UC7rp0lLtW_ZSbs453_8PCxwjcm-1.com/product-category/hardware/rons-computer-videosZX81 Store Demonstrator:timexsinclair.com/product/eprom-store-demonstratorAdrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiwMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositories-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
Panasonic SVHS VCR stops after a couple seconds Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2024-09-18 | I know very little about fixing VCRs, but after watching some videos by YouTubers 12voltvids, I'm going to try to attempt to fix Panasonic SVHS VCR which has been acting up.-- InfoPanasonic SVHS VCR PV-VS2841-- Video Links12voltvids YouTube Channel:youtube.com/@12voltvidsPanasonic cracked joints by 12voldvids:youtube.com/watch?v=SpzliWRYYd8Adrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiwMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositories-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
This monitor is the same as the IBM 5154 EGA monitor! (Samsung CD-1452M) Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2024-09-11 | It's time to explore this Samsung monitor from the 80s. After doing a minor service on it, I realized that this monitor is nearly an identical twin to another really famous and sought after monitor. I also go ahead and mod this monitor to support EGA64 mode in 320x200, for games like Ironman. 0:00 Intro10:46 Power supply service27:27 Testing the monitor49:36 I figured out the secret of this monitor52:52 EGA64 modification-- Info Samsung CD-1452MFCC ID A3L9QNC1452M-- Video LinksSAMS Photofacts for IBM 5154 VDU:archive.org/details/Sams_IBM_5154_VDUPhoto of IBM decoder board by VintageVic:forum.vcfed.org/index.php?threads/ibm-5154-ega-monitor-fried-is-it-a-goner.1213447/page-3Adrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiwMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositories-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
Replacing a bad ISA slot Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2024-09-04 | My favorite 286 motherboard has a bad ISA slot that has burned me already. (Figuratively, I thought the computer wasn't working when I inserted a video card into the bad slot.) So it's time for me to try changing out an ISA slot and see how hard this really is!-- Video LinksAdrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiwMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositories-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
0087 Pi Pico emulating a whole 6502 computer, Meatloaf for the C64, TRS-80 goodies and more Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2024-08-28 | It's my first SMMC episode in a long while! This time we have things I brought back from VCF SW (Dallas.) If I saw you at that event and you managed to snap a photo, please email it to me if you hadn't already! 0:00 Intro3:26 IEEE Spectrum C64 Article11:35 Apple LISA Documentary14:54 Meatloaf for the Commodore25:23 Some 6502 programming books27:36 Badget6502Pico 43:46 Replica TRS-80 Model 1 parts-- Video LinksIEEE Spectrum Commodore 64:spectrum.ieee.org/commodore-64Meatloaf:github.com/idolpx/meatloafmeatloaf.ccTRS-80 Model 1 Replica Project:github.com/RetroStack/TRS-80-Model-Ishop.retrostack.orgpatreon.com/retrostackBadget6502Pico:youtube.com/watch?v=e65qVK7zNGMyoutube.com/channel/UCF-3GDpelqHUFLCFZqymWLggithub.com/ebadger/BadgerFrotzgithub.com/ebadger/msbasicAdrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiwMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositories-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
UPDATES! The dead hardcards might work and a big XTRAMTEST improvement Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2024-08-21 | We have an update video on the Plus Hard Cards from the previous episode along with an update on the XTRAM test.0:00 Re-testing the Plus Hardcards32:03 Big improvements to the XTRAMTEST ROM-- Video LinksHard Card Testing Video:youtu.be/cXbDSudlSTQXTRAMTEST video:youtu.be/KcrMssDp8MoXTRAMTEST Github: (See releases to download)github.com/ki3v/xtramtestHard Card 20 firmware and files:ibm-pc.org/firmware/other/plus%20hardcard/plus%20hardcard.htmReddit post on reviving a Hard Card:reddit.com/r/vintagecomputing/comments/16wqa83/another_plus_hardcard_20_brought_back_to_lifeAdrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiwMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositories-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
Test and try: Five (probably broken) hard cards #autopsy Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2024-08-14 | These hard drives on a stick .. err card ... are notoriously unreliable. I found five in a box of stuff, is it possible any of these work? -- Info0:00 Intro8:55 Testing all the cards1:17:34 Autopsy of the Western Digital FilecardPlus Hardcard 20Plus Hardcard 40Mountain 20mb DrivecardWestern Digital FilecardQuantum Hardcard EZ 85-- Video LinksAdrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiwMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositories-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
Remember when computer monitors were modified TVs? Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2024-08-08 | Let's take a look at this Zenith ZVM-121 from 1982. This is back from the days when many computer monitors were just modified television sets.-- Video LinksSpectroid App:play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.intoorbit.spectrum&hl=en_USZenith ZVM-121 service manual:archive.org/details/bitsavers_zenithmonioMonitorServiceManual1981_3271808Zenith ZVM-122/123 service manual:http://www.bitsavers.org/pdf/zenith/monitor/585-033-1_ZVM-122_123_Video_Monitors_Service_Manual_1983.pdfAdrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiwMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositories-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
You dont always need fancy tools to fix a broken 8-bit computer Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2024-07-31 | I'm going to fix this 8-bit computer with no special Commodore test tools, no oscilloscope and no expensive desoldering tools. -- Video LinksC128 Schematics:zimmers.net/anonftp/pub/cbm/schematics/computers/c128C128 RAM Map:cubic.org/~doj/c64/mapping128.pdfAdrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiwMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositories-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
Test and try: A cool Analog/Digital VGA card and a couple PC motherboards Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2024-07-24 | Let's test and explore these old PC parts!-- Video LinksAdrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiwMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositories-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
Testing and benchmarking the micro-floppy iomega clik! Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2024-07-17 | The 'iomega click!" was a micro 40mb floppy drive designed to compete against flash memory storage of the time. Did it success? Ha! No -- it was a project dead on arrival .. but it's still a cool example of 90s miniaturization tech! -- Video LinksAdrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiwMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositories-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
Lets test some scrap Nintendo Entertainment System motherboards Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2024-07-10 | -- Video LinksAdrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiwMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositories-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
Play VHS tapes while sideways and upside down (Goldstar GCP-C135) Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2024-07-03 | Oh no, I'm looking at a VHS deck again! This one seemed a bit more interesting than a run of the mill VHS deck from the 90s simply because of the use case this was designed to exist in. Let's see if this old thing actually works!-- Video LinksAdrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiwMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositories-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
0086 I cant get enough of these Apple II clones! Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2024-06-26 | Who doesn't love some Apple clones? With this bunch I have a lot of work ahead of me trying to get them all restored and working again, which is frankly pretty exciting! -- Video LinksThe Museum of Batch and Time-sharing Computer History:https://mobat.ch/VCF Midwest in Chicago:vcfmw.orgDiagSoft QA Plus: (I dumped and uploaded the floppy)archive.org/details/diagsoft-qaplusAdrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiwMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositories-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
0085 Vintage goodies for the BBC Micro Model B and BBC Master 128 Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2024-06-19 | It’s time to return to opening up mail call packages that I’ve been accumulating in the basement. Here we have a package that I’ve had for a long time, but it has some cool items for the BBC Micro Model B. -- Video LinksAdrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiwMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositories-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
Tinning corroded pins on the trash-picked CGA card Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2024-06-12 | I recently found a corroded IBM CGA card in a scrap pile and brought it back to life using some chemicals to remove corrosion. I than movidied the card with some hacks to see if I could speed it up. Now it's time to try to make sure this card lasts in the long run. We can't leave exposed copper on the edge connector or it'll just corroded again. Time to fix that!Cleaning corrosion from the card: youtu.be/0WMTYZ60OvEHacking the CGA card for fun and speed: youtu.be/Ll3Zp3kr8l4-- Video LinksNaval Jelly:loctiteproducts.com/en/products/specialty-products/surface-treatments/loctite_naval_jellyrustdissolver.htmlArea5150 Demo:pouet.net/prod.php?which=91938Adrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiwMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositories-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
Hacking an IBM CGA card for fun and speed! Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2024-06-05 | Announcement: I'll be at VCF Southwest in Dallas June 14, 15 and 16! vcfsw.orgLet's continue fooling around with the old IBM CGA card that I rescued in the last video. In this video let's see what kind of mods I can do to it that could give the card a speed boost, just from some hardware mods. Yes, I know these are are useless mods! Cleaning corrosion from this card: youtu.be/0WMTYZ60OvE-- Video LinksArea5150 Demo:pouet.net/prod.php?which=91938Adrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiwMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositories-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
Can we save this heavily corroded IBM CGA card? Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2024-05-29 | I found this IBM CGA card in a scrap pile because it was covered in crusty corrosion after a battery leaked all over it. Let's see if I can get it cleaned up so we can see if it works.-- Video LinksI'll be at VCF Southwest in Dallas June 14, 15 and 16!vcfsw.orgNaval Jelly:loctiteproducts.com/en/products/specialty-products/surface-treatments/loctite_naval_jellyrustdissolver.htmlArea5150 Demo:pouet.net/prod.php?which=91938Adrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiwMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositories-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
Getting online with a DEC VT-220 terminal Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2024-05-22 | I have an untested DEC VT-220 terminal. Let's find out if this works and see if we can get online like it's 1985!-- Video LinksBBS I connected to:altairiv.ddns.net:2323ZiModem Firmware:github.com/bozimmerman/ZimodemAdrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiwMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositories-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
I might have to give up on the RAM issues motherboard Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2024-05-15 | Uhh, YouTube seemed to have removed my entire description from this video. Anyway, here we go with part 2 in trying to fix this "RAM issues" motherboard. The process kind of broke my brain! If you have any thoughts about what might be issue, I'd love some feedback.Part 1: youtu.be/IPryUBnbM_IPart 2: This part!-- Video LinksAdrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiwMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositories-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
I just cant escape computers with RAM problems! Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2024-05-08 | This is turning into some kind of meme at this point at how many things I work on with RAM problems. This time we have a PC XT clone motherboard that used to work, but is not exhibiting random RAM failures. Let's see if I can fix this motherboard. Part 1: This part!Part 2: youtu.be/GMh5YUbLqLs-- Video LinksBroken Book8088 unboxing:youtube.com/watch?v=m3ETdhOuZ2wBook8088 Repair:youtube.com/watch?v=DAPCi-TQiy8Turbo XT / Super XT BIOS:github.com/virtualxt/pcxtbiosSuperSoft Diagnostic ROM:minuszerodegrees.net/supersoft_landmark/Supersoft%20Landmark%20ROM.htmAdrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiwMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositories-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
This Mac nearly had me beat! It fought hard but I got it in the end. Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2024-05-01 | In this video I repair a Mac 512k motherboard with an unknown RAM expansion card on it. In part 1, we looked at two Mac motherboards with unusual RAM expansion cards. The Mac 128k motherboard worked, but I left the Mac 512k motherboard for another video. This is that video! Figuring out what was causing this motherboard to not boot and display video issues required me to study schematics and try to understand the architecture of these early Mac machines, and it paid off!Part 1: youtu.be/XLn_3KI_CbMPart 2: This part!-- Video LinksROM Matrix:docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wB2HnysPp63fezUzfgpk0JX_b7bXvmAg6-Dk7QDyKPY/edit#gid=840977089Sad Mac Error codes:tinkerdifferent.com/resources/sad-mac-error-codes.82Macintosh 128k technical documentation:http://bitsavers.informatik.uni-stuttgart.de/pdf/apple/mac/prototypes/1983_Twiggy/Macintosh_Hardware_Memory_Map_19830413.pdfROM Disassembly:bigmessowires.com/rom-adapter/plus-rom-listing.asmPicoRC:github.com/dekuNukem/PicoRC/blob/master/README.mdtindie.com/products/dekunukem/picopsu-adaptor-for-ibm-5155-ibm-pc-compatiblesAdrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiwMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositories-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
Mac motherboards with cool 3rd party RAM boards (Macs-a-million) Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2024-04-24 | We have two Macintosh motherboards that were found in "left for dead" Macs that were reportedly completely rusted and destroyed. Both of these motherboards have period correct add-on RAM expansion cards which can introduce many more variables into getting the motherboards working again. Watch to see if I can get these two motherboards working again!Part 1: This partPart 2: youtu.be/IPgH8YVVye0?si=W2ufjOs9bpbxZZ0F-- Video LinksPicoRC:github.com/dekuNukem/PicoRC/blob/master/README.mdtindie.com/products/dekunukem/picopsu-adaptor-for-ibm-5155-ibm-pc-compatiblesAdrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiwMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositories-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
0084 A battery powered 486DX2/66 setup and a 386 motherboard with a fancy BIOS Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2024-04-17 | On the next super mini mail call episode, we have a super mint 386DX motherboard complete with math co-processor that was found at a value village in Canada. THen we look at a brand new power supply replacement for IBM PC and compatibles that can enable you to easily run your computer off a battery power via USB Type-C Power Deliver. -- Video LinksThe New Retro Show:youtube.com/channel/UCvnu7BYyJoCPs1tHTNpNNLAPicoRC:github.com/dekuNukem/PicoRC/blob/master/README.mdtindie.com/products/dekunukem/picopsu-adaptor-for-ibm-5155-ibm-pc-compatiblesATX4VC:github.com/dekuNukem/ATX4VCAdrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiwMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositories-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
0083 PicoGUS emulating a Sound Blaster, DRAM testers and a clip on Mac accelerator Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2024-04-10 | On today's SMMC episode, we have an update on the awesome open source PicoGUS project where it can now emulate a Sound Blaster 2.0 card. We also take a look at a mini DIP IC DRAM tester and then try out a MicroMac accelerator -- which sadly doesn't appear to be working. Can you help me find drivers for it?0:00 PicoGUS and Sound Blaster support31:52 DRAM Testers54:54 MicroMac 68030 accelerator-- Video LinksPicoGUS:polpo.org/picogusgithub.com/polpo/picogusMicroMac's dead website:micromac.com/products/accelerators.htmleBay store for the DRAM testers:ebay.co.uk/usr/analog-kidAdrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiwMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositories-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
Test and try: Does this 40 year old Tandon TM-252 drive still work? Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2024-04-03 | It's time to see if an old 40 year old hard drive still works. This one sports corrosion on the outside case and and an unknown 8-bit ISA controller. Let's see if this old beat still spins and if it actuall yworks!Tandon TM-252, 10mb ST-506/MFM hard drive-- Video LinksAdrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiwMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositories-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
0082 We have a ton of Amstrad computer goodness! Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2024-03-27 | On today's SMMC episode, we have another load of awesome stuff from the UK! This time we have two Amstrad machines, the CPC464 and the CPC6128. Let's find out a little about these machines and see if this CPC6128 works!-- Video LinksAdrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiwMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositories-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
This clone CGA/MDA card has a couple of surprising hidden features Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2024-03-20 | You might look at this 8-bit ISA card and just think it's another run of the mill CGA/MDA clone card, but it turns out there are some very cool hidden features this card has. FCC ID: BNX84HB0-2323-- Video LinksAdrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiwMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositories-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
0081 ROM and SD card upgrades for the BBC Master 128 Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2024-03-13 | I recently did a series of BBC Master 128 video son the main channel. After those, viewer Richard sent over some goodies to help enhance the machine, so I install those now.0:00 Intro and Haribo9:59 BBC Master 128 stuff-- Video LinksBBC Master 128 series on the main channel:Part 1: youtu.be/MS_KFcSZaLsPart 2: youtu.be/jSvSkaxkZDQPart 3: youtu.be/2SgleturodsTo find out more about the BBC Master Modem Port User Port upgrade, MMFSv2 ROM or the MOS upgrade board, contact Richard over at stardot.org.ukUsername "UKWEBB"Adrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiw-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- LinksMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositoriesCommodore Computer Club / Vancouver, WA – Portland, OR – PDX Commodore Users Groupcommodorecomputerclub.com--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
0080 A 128k RAM upgrade for the Speccy, some recovered SIDs, USB-C Cable testing and a new DMM Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2024-03-06 | On our next super mini mail call we have a few goodies for the Commodore 64, the ZX spectrum and a few things that are essential tools for testing stuff.-- Video LinksUSB Type-C cable tester:caberqu.com/home/20-c2c-caberqu-746052578813.html121GW multimeter from EEVBlog:https://eevblog.store/products/121gw-multimeterZX Spectrum 48k RAM expansion:github.com/goloskokovic/zx16to128upgradeSpectrum RAM diagnostics:retroleum.co.uk/diagromblog.retroleum.co.uk/electronics-articles/a-diagnostic-rom-image-for-the-zx-spectrumgithub.com/brendanalford/zx-diagnostics/releasesAdrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiw-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- LinksMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositoriesCommodore Computer Club / Vancouver, WA – Portland, OR – PDX Commodore Users Groupcommodorecomputerclub.com--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
0079 Im at a loss for words when I first see this Tandy 4000 computer Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2024-02-28 | Well this is a bit different, this pretty rare machine arrived in the basement and I wasn't really prepared for it. It's cool to see something uncommon!0:00 Intro / unwrapping8:35 Disassembly12:54 What is the Tandy 4000?36:28 Inspection of the parts58:16 Bench testing the Tandy 4000-- Video Links1988 Tandy computer catalog:colorcomputerarchive.com/repo/Documents/Catalogs/Radio%20Shack/Tandy%20Computer%20Catalog%20and%20Software%20Reference%20Guide%20(1988)(Tandy).pdfTandy 4000 hardware reference manual:ftp://mindcandydvd.com/pub/tvdog/other_tandy_x86/4000trm.pdfBIOS BIOS ROM from this machine:archive.org/details/tandy-4000-service-manual-hardware-refereceAdrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiw-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- LinksMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositoriesCommodore Computer Club / Vancouver, WA – Portland, OR – PDX Commodore Users Groupcommodorecomputerclub.com--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
Lets recap a Macintosh Classic II motherboard Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2024-02-21 | BONUS CONTENT for the Mini Mac Repair-a-thon on the main channel. In this video I just recap the Macintosh Classic II motherboard. Final testing of this will be on the main channel in part 3 of the repair-a-thon. -- Video LinksMini Mac Repair-a-thon:Part 1: youtu.be/lHvGc4LWR0gPart 2: youtu.be/nSoSX6XV7t4Part 3: youtu.be/xx08YXkUOnQ (where this board is tested)Adrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiw-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- LinksMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositoriesCommodore Computer Club / Vancouver, WA – Portland, OR – PDX Commodore Users Groupcommodorecomputerclub.com--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
Test and try: Whats inside this dusty old PC? Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2024-02-14 | On today's video we have an old mini tower PC. What's inside? Does it work? Let's find out together! -- Video LinksAdrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiw-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- LinksMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositoriesCommodore Computer Club / Vancouver, WA – Portland, OR – PDX Commodore Users Groupcommodorecomputerclub.com--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
Dumping the contents of SCSI devices using BlueSCSI V2 (Initiator Mode) Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2024-02-07 | ** Update in pinned comment. ** I was recently sent a BlueSCSI V2 which is a pretty cool open source SCSI emulator. I noticed a cool feature I haven't heard anyone talk about and it's called SCSI Initiator Mode. In this mode, the BlueSCSI acts as a SCSI host and will automatically start dumping the contents of the attached SCSI devices to the SD card. This seems to be a great way to take an old drive and convert it to solid state with minimal fuss. -- Video LinksBluescsi V2:bluescsi.com/v2github.com/BlueSCSI/BlueSCSI-v2BlueSCSI KiCad/Schematics: (Thanks Ian)github.com/BlueSCSI/BlueSCSI-v2/tree/main/cc-nc-hardware/Desktop_50_PinJoe's Computer Museum BlueSCSI:jcm-1.com/product/bluescsi-v2-50-pin-desktopAdrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiw-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- LinksMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositoriesCommodore Computer Club / Vancouver, WA – Portland, OR – PDX Commodore Users Groupcommodorecomputerclub.com--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
I thought this $4 8-bit game console was going to be total junk Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2024-01-31 | While looking around AliExpress I found this little 8-bit handheld game console for a mere $4 shipped, so I ordered it just to see how something like this could be made so cheaply.To buy one of these, for $4 (as of Jan 2024) pick the 1 for $1.99 banner and look through those items, and you'll see one for $3.99.-- Video LinksThe actual unit I have came from this listing:aliexpress.us/item/3256805868406483.htmlAdrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiw-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- LinksMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositoriesCommodore Computer Club / Vancouver, WA – Portland, OR – PDX Commodore Users Groupcommodorecomputerclub.com--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
0078 A broken Book 8088 laptop, Voodoo 2 frustration and some TV parts Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2024-01-24 | On the next Super Mini Mail Call, we have a busted Book 8088 laptop that I try to fix, some broken Sony Trinitron parts that will hopefully fir another TV and a Creative Labs Voodoo 2 card that I try to get working. -- Video LinksBroken Sony Trinitron TV:youtube.com/watch?v=EF7ftfPXkycAdrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiw-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- LinksMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositoriesCommodore Computer Club / Vancouver, WA – Portland, OR – PDX Commodore Users Groupcommodorecomputerclub.com--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
0077 An open source Apple Liron card and EPROM emulator plus snacks for Rammy!🐏 Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2024-01-17 | On today's Super Mini Mail Call, we have an assortment of PC parts, snacks for Rammy and some incredible open source projects. One is an EPROM emulator which allows for very quick development work on these old vintage systems. Another is an open source implementation of the Liron SmartPort disk interface card for the Apple II.0:00 PC parts and snacks for Rammy43:35 Open Source EPROM emulator55:14 Open Source Liron SmartPort disk controller-- Video LinksEPROM Emulator:github.com/Kris-Sekula/EPROM-EMU-NGmygeekyhobby.com/2020/07/05/eprom-emulatorHex Editing the Apple II bootrom:applefritter.com/content/how-diy-changing-apple-titleSmartDisk II:github.com/btb/SmartDiskIIDesktest (RAM Test) for the Apple II:github.com/misterblack1/appleII_deadtest/releases/tag/v1.0.1Bradley's Github page with other projects:github.com/btbSoftSP card:ct6502.org/product/softspSmartPortSD: (SmartPort hard drive emulator using ATMega)github.com/djtersteegc/smartportsdAdrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiw-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- LinksMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositoriesCommodore Computer Club / Vancouver, WA – Portland, OR – PDX Commodore Users Groupcommodorecomputerclub.com--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
0076 A binocular TV, the wiggle method rocks on Mac parts, and some awesome old print ads Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2024-01-10 | On today's Super Mini Mail, Call we have a neat assortment of small TVs, Mac parts and some old print ads to look through. As pointed out by a patron, the little TV is actually a Sanyo TPM 2570 rebranded as a Sears TV. -- Video LinksScans of the magazine ads:archive.org/details/oldtechmagazone-scansAdrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiw-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- LinksMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositoriesCommodore Computer Club / Vancouver, WA – Portland, OR – PDX Commodore Users Groupcommodorecomputerclub.com--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
Fixing JBLs poor design that turned this speaker into a paperweight (JBL FLIP 5 repair) Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2024-01-03 | I have this JBL Flip 5 bluetooth speaker than was no longer charging. I suspected a damaged USB Type-C port, so I decided to open it up to investigate. I was shocked to find out what was actually wrong with this speaker!-- Video LinksJBL FLIP 5: (Seems to still be a current model as of Dec 2023)jbl.com/bluetooth-speakers/JBL+FLIP+5-.htmlAdrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiw-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- LinksMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositoriesCommodore Computer Club / Vancouver, WA – Portland, OR – PDX Commodore Users Groupcommodorecomputerclub.com--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
0075 A Gravis Ultrasound that needs repair, a 3D printed joystick and a software defined PicoPOST Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2023-12-27 | On today's Super Mini Mail Call a viewer has sent in an amazing sound card that needs a small repair, a 3D printed home-made joystick and an open source Software Defined Power On Self Test analyzer card. Let's check out these awesome things and see if we can get them working.0:00 Intro and unboxing19:00 3D printed joystick29:25 Closer look at the PicoPost31:17 Testing the Gravis Ultrasound40:46 Testing the PicoPost-- Video LinksPicoGUS:tindie.com/products/polpo/picogus-sound-card-emulator-for-isa-retro-pcsgithub.com/polpo/picogusGravis Ultrasound:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gravis_UltraSoundThe Retro Channel:youtube.com/channel/UCDCXIPcYNKXFnR8q145UvCgPicoPost:github.com/TheRetroWeb/PicoPOST3D printed joystick:https://haxor.fi/posts/making-the-hac-2-joystick/printables.com/model/556290-hac-2-joystickAdrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiw-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- LinksMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositoriesCommodore Computer Club / Vancouver, WA – Portland, OR – PDX Commodore Users Groupcommodorecomputerclub.com--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
0074 Lets buy a Buick, file our taxes and save some prisoners Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2023-12-20 | On today's Super Mini Mail Call, we have a big assortment of stuff to look at, including multiple versions of Choplifter, a General Motors Buick sales brochure floppy and more. -- Video LinksArchive.org (my repository:)archive.org/details/@misteradrianblackAdrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiw-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- LinksMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositoriesCommodore Computer Club / Vancouver, WA – Portland, OR – PDX Commodore Users Groupcommodorecomputerclub.com--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
Figuring out how to remove polystyrene residue from cords Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2023-12-13 | It's common to find cables of your retro computers and keyboards covered in styrofoam (polystyrene) residue. This seems to come from a chemical reaction of the chemicals in the cord and the polystyrene packing material in the box. In this video, I'm going to try to figure out how to remove this residue from an IBM keyboard. NOTE: Your mileage may vary. Always test first in case there is a terrible reaction, especially with acetone. -- Video LinksAdrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiw-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- LinksMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositoriesCommodore Computer Club / Vancouver, WA – Portland, OR – PDX Commodore Users Groupcommodorecomputerclub.com--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
A perfect pair to the Apple II: Hitachi VM-129U #rescue Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2023-12-06 | Warning: Working inside a CRT can be dangerous. Don't do it unless you know how to be safe.Back in the mid to late 70s when personal computers were just coming out, there was no such thing as a "computer monitor" yet. Many machines at the time used composite video for their display, and the only monitors an end user might be able to get that was high enough resolution to clearly display text were security camera (CCTV) monitors. This is one such example of a monitor that might have been usd back in the day with an Apple 1 or Apple ][. It was left for dead but can I rescue it?-- Video LinksPanasonic Black and White TV composite mod:youtube.com/watch?v=-R7165iOMw0Adrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiw-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- LinksMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositoriesCommodore Computer Club / Vancouver, WA – Portland, OR – PDX Commodore Users Groupcommodorecomputerclub.com--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
After a few hours of use, the field found A500 broke again! (+lets talk about RAM tests) Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2023-11-29 | Well that didn't take long! The Field Found A500 had barely been back together and working when it broke again, this time while I was using it! So let's figure out what broke so it can be fixed, and let's talk about some of the ways RAM chips fail and how to detect those errors.Field Found A500 series:Part 1: youtu.be/V-wNbku3CeIPart 2: youtu.be/BOoIlKSTmjkPart 3: youtu.be/3gW4ftRPurU (where I we work on an fix the external RAM card)-- Video LinksAdrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiw-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- LinksMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositoriesCommodore Computer Club / Vancouver, WA – Portland, OR – PDX Commodore Users Groupcommodorecomputerclub.com--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
0073 There cant be many of these in North America: The KC 85/3 Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2023-11-22 | On today's super mini mail call, we have a very interesting computer which I'm looking forward to digging into. It's the Kleincomputer 85/3 also known as the KC 85/3. This is the 3rd iteration of the KC 85 series of computers which sports a Soviet clone of the Z80 and Basic and was sold in East Germany in the 80s. Let's see what this computer is all about!-- Video LinksRead more about it:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KC_85floooh.github.io/virtualkc/p010_kc85.htmlAdrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiw-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- LinksMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositoriesCommodore Computer Club / Vancouver, WA – Portland, OR – PDX Commodore Users Groupcommodorecomputerclub.com--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
Test and try: Macintosh Centris 610 (with a sassy recap) Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2023-11-15 | Time for another Test and Try episode. This time we have a Macintosh Centris 610 pizza box computer from 1993. Let's see if this old thing works and see if I can clean it up. 0:00 Looking inside the Centris 6106:11 Recapping and cleaning the board1:02:45 Testing out the Mac-- Video LinksAdrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiw-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- LinksMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositoriesCommodore Computer Club / Vancouver, WA – Portland, OR – PDX Commodore Users Groupcommodorecomputerclub.com--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
0072 Unboxing and testing a brand new 27 year old laptop Adrians Digital Basement ][ 2023-11-08 | In this retro hobby we're all used to working with computers or hardware that's already had a long life of use by a previous owner. This means things are often worn out from use or neglect. So when given the opportunity to relive the experience of opening a brand new item, it's hard to say no to the opportunity.So here we have a brand new laptop from 1996 -- let's check it out and see how it fared stored away for 27 years. -- Video LinksDisk images of all the driver disks that came with this:archive.org/details/green-753Adrian's Digital Basement Merch store:my-store-c82bd2-2.creator-spring.comSupport the channel on Patreon:patreon.com/adriansdigitalbasementAdrian's Digital Basement (Main Channel)youtube.com/channel/UCE5dIscvDxrb7CD5uiJJOiw-- ToolsDeoxit D5:amzn.to/2VvOKy1http://store.caig.com/s.nl/it.A/id.1602/.fO-Ring Pick Set: (I use these to lift chips off boards)amzn.to/3a9x54JElenco Electronics LP-560 Logic Probe:amzn.to/2VrT5lWHakko FR301 Desoldering Iron:amzn.to/2ye6xC0Rigol DS1054Z Four Channel Oscilloscope:rigolna.com/products/digital-oscilloscopes/1000zHead Worn Magnifying Goggles / Dual Lens Flip-In Head Magnifier:amzn.to/3adRbuyTL866II Plus Chip Tester and EPROM programmer: (The MiniPro)amzn.to/2wG4tlPaliexpress.com/item/33000308958.htmlTS100 Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2K36dJ5ebay.com/itm/TS100-65W-MINI-Digital-OLED-Programmable-Soldering-Iron-Anti-static-Structure/113382669853EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter:eevblog.com/product/121gwDSLogic Basic Logic Analyzer:amzn.to/2RDSDQwebay.com/itm/USB-Logic-DSLogic-Basic-Analyzer-16Ch-100MHz-4Ch-400MHz-Xilinx-Spartan-6-FPGA/202543965672Magnetic Screw Holder: amzn.to/3b8LOhGharborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.htmlUniversal ZIP sockets: (clones, used on my ZIF-64 test machine)ebay.com/itm/14-16-18-20-24-28-32-40-pin-IC-Test-Universal-ZIF-Socket-Fs/303206721971RetroTink 2X Upconverter: (to hook up something like a C64 to HDMI)http://www.retrotink.comPlato (Clone) Side Cutters: (order five)ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10PCS-Micro-Scissor-125mm-PLATO-170-Electronics-Cutter-Side-Cutting-Pliers/163458746184Heat Sinks:aliexpress.com/item/32537183709.htmlLittle squeezy bottles: (available elsewhere too)amzn.to/3b8LOOI--- LinksMy GitHub repository:github.com/misterblack1?tab=repositoriesCommodore Computer Club / Vancouver, WA – Portland, OR – PDX Commodore Users Groupcommodorecomputerclub.com--- Instructional videosMy video on damage-free chip removal:youtube.com/watch?v=XQVjwPsVFd8--- MusicIntro music and other tracks by:Nathan Divino@itsnathandivino
