Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
E589: In this episode we take a look at behind the scenes to see what it takes to do what i do. many times with great success, many times with failure. This is but one of the struggles I deal with. and its not even a repair!
the new Game :
Geos Quest - Gateway To Nowhere.
A game created on and for the Amiga that I have the oppertunity to be a part of as my Dr Chris Character in the game (second chapter when Dave Haynie reaches the planet city) Created by Paul Golian and available for download/purchase from itch.io here:
g-w-i.itch.io/geos-quest-gateway-to-nowhere
Thank you for letting me be part of this great adventure of commodore electronics and retro computing adventures set 3 years After Commodore's Demise. Please read the link above for a way more descriptive explanation of this game. Enjoy!!
If you would like to help me keep this going, consider supporting my channel! Through patreon for as little as 1$ a month, (heck i spend more on lunch in one day). Please Consider helping me save Amigas. 100% of funds i receive assist me in purchasing replacement parts , tools and supplies to save these beloved machines for free.
patreon.com/ChrisEdwardsRestoration
Or a one time PayPal donation at paypal.me/macphreak4evr you should see Captain Picard holding a green beer.
(you will see)
Thank you to all my current patrons and supporters, I cannot express how much your support means to me.Because of you and your support and generosity, I am able to fund repairs for others FOR FREE. I cannot fix everything, but i do save many. So a personal thanks directly to each and every one of you!
It’s Dangerous to go alone, take this!
be sure to check out Retro Rewind for all your Commodore goodies and services at retrorewind.ca
you can use my code NOCODE, to save up to an additional 15% off your next order. *must be signed in for code to work* Thanks everyone!!!
Tools used in this video:
The Retrofriends, GBS8200 vga box, 75$ on ebay usa. 99 for a hdmi one
ebay.com/usr/jond5
Tonya - a hammer
harborfreight.com/16-oz-claw-hammer-66862.html
Lorena Bobbit
harborfreight.com/5-in-precision-flush-cutter-57794.html
Aven Desoldering Wick
mouser.com/ProductDetail/Aven/17545?qs=uwxL4vQweFMNB5OJoZY0og%3D%3D
Jonard IC extractor
amazon.com/Jonard-EX-2-Extraction-Tool-24-40/dp/B006C3Y8IY
Kester 186 liquid No Clean Flux that you have to clean
amazon.com/KESTER-186-SOLDERING-ROSIN-ELECTRONIC/dp/B0C59NCXRP
BackBit Chiptester pro v2
store.backbit.io/product/chip-tester
DIP Pin Straightener
retrorewind.ca/dip-chip-straightener
Helmet of Goober:
amazon.com/Headband-Magnifier-Head-Mounted-Binocular-Magnification-1-5X/dp/B07M7H3P95
Solder station WepTools 853d-5AII
weptools.com/products/853d-5a-ii
Desoldering station WepTools 948d3
weptools.com/products/948d-iii-desoldering-station
Wep 982_III Precision soldering station
weptools.com/products/micro-soldering-station-9823
Wep 982D3 Precision Hot Tweezers and soldering station
weptools.com/products/tweezer-soldering-iron-982d3
Fume Extractor: Weptools 948DQ
weptools.com/products/948dq-i-fume-extractor
Siglent SDS1052DL digital oscilloscope
amazon.com/Siglent-Technologies-SDS1052DL-Digital-Oscilloscope/dp/B01J16NV54
Kotto silicon solder sucker aka Moana3
ebay.com/itm/203339405333
Joyalense Digital microscope:
amzn.to/3rQhwKk
Thermal Master P2PRo FLIR Camera
thermalmaster.com/products/thermal-master-p2
TV pixel display and wall pixel display
divoom.com
like the wall neon? get it here
retroledsigns.com
VTOMAN Jump 1500x Powerstation
vtoman.com/collections/power-station-1/products/jump1500-power-station?variant=43441379672233
E589: In this episode we take a look at behind the scenes to see what it takes to do what i do. many times with great success, many times with failure. This is but one of the struggles I deal with. and its not even a repair!
the new Game :
Geos Quest - Gateway To Nowhere.
A game created on and for the Amiga that I have the oppertunity to be a part of as my Dr Chris Character in the game (second chapter when Dave Haynie reaches the planet city) Created by Paul Golian and available for download/purchase from itch.io here:
g-w-i.itch.io/geos-quest-gateway-to-nowhere
Thank you for letting me be part of this great adventure of commodore electronics and retro computing adventures set 3 years After Commodore's Demise. Please read the link above for a way more descriptive explanation of this game. Enjoy!!
If you would like to help me keep this going, consider supporting my channel! Through patreon for as little as 1$ a month, (heck i spend more on lunch in one day). Please Consider helping me save Amigas. 100% of funds i receive assist me in purchasing replacement parts , tools and supplies to save these beloved machines for free.
patreon.com/ChrisEdwardsRestoration
Or a one time PayPal donation at paypal.me/macphreak4evr you should see Captain Picard holding a green beer.
(you will see)
Thank you to all my current patrons and supporters, I cannot express how much your support means to me.Because of you and your support and generosity, I am able to fund repairs for others FOR FREE. I cannot fix everything, but i do save many. So a personal thanks directly to each and every one of you!
It’s Dangerous to go alone, take this!
be sure to check out Retro Rewind for all your Commodore goodies and services at retrorewind.ca
you can use my code NOCODE, to save up to an additional 15% off your next order. *must be signed in for code to work* Thanks everyone!!!
Tools used in this video:
The Retrofriends, GBS8200 vga box, 75$ on ebay usa. 99 for a hdmi one
ebay.com/usr/jond5
Tonya - a hammer
harborfreight.com/16-oz-claw-hammer-66862.html
Lorena Bobbit
harborfreight.com/5-in-precision-flush-cutter-57794.html
Aven Desoldering Wick
mouser.com/ProductDetail/Aven/17545?qs=uwxL4vQweFMNB5OJoZY0og%3D%3D
Jonard IC extractor
amazon.com/Jonard-EX-2-Extraction-Tool-24-40/dp/B006C3Y8IY
Kester 186 liquid No Clean Flux that you have to clean
amazon.com/KESTER-186-SOLDERING-ROSIN-ELECTRONIC/dp/B0C59NCXRP
BackBit Chiptester pro v2
store.backbit.io/product/chip-tester
DIP Pin Straightener
retrorewind.ca/dip-chip-straightener
Helmet of Goober:
amazon.com/Headband-Magnifier-Head-Mounted-Binocular-Magnification-1-5X/dp/B07M7H3P95
Solder station WepTools 853d-5AII
weptools.com/products/853d-5a-ii
Desoldering station WepTools 948d3
weptools.com/products/948d-iii-desoldering-station
Wep 982_III Precision soldering station
weptools.com/products/micro-soldering-station-9823
Wep 982D3 Precision Hot Tweezers and soldering station
weptools.com/products/tweezer-soldering-iron-982d3
Fume Extractor: Weptools 948DQ
weptools.com/products/948dq-i-fume-extractor
Siglent SDS1052DL digital oscilloscope
amazon.com/Siglent-Technologies-SDS1052DL-Digital-Oscilloscope/dp/B01J16NV54
Kotto silicon solder sucker aka Moana3
ebay.com/itm/203339405333
Joyalense Digital microscope:
amzn.to/3rQhwKk
Thermal Master P2PRo FLIR Camera
thermalmaster.com/products/thermal-master-p2
TV pixel display and wall pixel display
divoom.com
like the wall neon? get it here
retroledsigns.com
VTOMAN Jump 1500x Powerstation
vtoman.com/collections/power-station-1/products/jump1500-power-station?variant=43441379672233
