Uploaded September 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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See how to build, install and use the original ROM-inator kit for the earliest compact Macs. BMOW offers the PCB Gerber files, ROM code, etc.: bigmessowires.com/mac-rom-inator

🙏 SPECIAL THANKS to Kay Koba in Tokyo who made this video possible.
Kay's Blog is here: ameblo.jp/keroxiee1016/entry-12682620033.html

🔎 INDEX
0:00 — Intro
4:00 — Building
19:43 — Installing
30:06— Testing
49:17 — Closing Words

🛠️ THINGS TO BUY:
• ROM-inator Resurrections: bit.ly/3qQAKCE
• ROM Programmer (if your ROMs are blank): bit.ly/4cmF92V
• PRAM 4.5V Battery for 128K, 512K & Plus: amzn.to/3EzEiv4
• Fume Extractor: amzn.to/3XUsZKf
• 4.3" LCD Microscope: amzn.to/3uO9ao5
💁‍♂️TIP! For a nicer 7-inch LCD, at a correspondingly higher price, search Amazon for: 7" LCD Microscope.
• 10x Loupe: amzn.to/3tW1lf0
• 5x/11x Magnifier: amzn.to/3lGogXI
• Header & Jumper Kit: amzn.to/3tQoCi8
• Wire Kit: amzn.to/2ZaWOKi
• Hakko (Japanese) base-model ceramic-heater type Soldering Station: amzn.to/3ArxBJ6
• Hakko high-end Soldering Station (buy compatible tips separately!): amzn.to/3VWlLl8
• Hakko highest-end Soldering Station (expensive but amazing, tips not included!): amzn.to/3BAzbLk
IMPORTANT! The FX-951 is a wonderful soldering station, but it doesn't offer hot tweezers, should you ever need that. Only the 888D or FX-100 stations offer tweezers (FX-8804 or FX-1003) as a separate purchase.
or
• Chinese Soldering Station (cheaper): amzn.to/30g1Frt
• Solder (Leaded Rosin Core 1.6mm): amzn.to/3IGuxxm
• Solder (Leaded Rosin Core 0.82mm): amzn.to/3GzJbVl
• 2-spool Solder Holder: amzn.to/39hIMbt
• MG Chemicals FLUX: amzn.to/3kuAcsZ
(I didn't explain the need for flux in my video, but as you could see, flux makes solder FLOW!)
• Desoldering wick: amzn.to/3iMAnA5
• 99% ISO Alcohol (Spray Bottle!): amzn.to/3ae4fG6
• 99% ISO Alcohol: amzn.to/3NoFkxN
• 99% ISO Alcohol: amzn.to/2YsK8v3
💁‍♂️I gave you 3 alcohol choices above because it's often out of stock. 70% will work, 91% is better, but 99% is best for electronics cleaning (fast drying & no residue).
• Anti-static pad with Wrist Strap (16x24" / 41x61cm): amzn.to/3bfAE9Z
or
• Hi-temp Anti-static pad with Wrist Strap (16x12" / 41x30cm): amzn.to/2SOm1nK
• Wall socket Ground adapter for banana-jack Wrist Strap: amzn.to/2Yvq5ge
• Wire Nippers 4.5": amzn.to/2J4Wkdk

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OTHER BMOW PRODUCTS
• FloppyEMU (definitely buy this!!): bigmessowires.com/floppy-emu
• There's a newer "ROM-inator II" kit for the Macintosh SE/30, IIx, IIcx, IIci, IIfx & IIsi: bit.ly/3j7xAkO

💾 Here's the DSK I created — similar to what's shown in the video, but with MacWrite 2.2 & Lode Runner: tinyurl.com/7c5thrht

🤖 Make your Mac speak with SmoothTalker: macintoshgarden.org/apps/smoothtalker

💾 Get more great software for your own ROM-inator kit here: macintoshgarden.org


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🙏 I wish to HUMBLY THANK Steve Chamberlin (BMOW owner) & Rob Braun who made time to consult with me during the making of this video. Rob's website: synack.net/~bbraun

🙏 SINCERE THANKS to these generous Paypal contributors (Aug~Sep 2021):
• Richard Milone (co-founder of CNX Corp.: cnxcorp.com )
• Mauro Acciaccaferri
• Jeff C. from Seattle

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