Retro Hack ShackAbout a month ago I bought a NABU computer and now we can run the actual software on it that would have been available in 1983. I'll show you how you can get one up and running and relive this system that was ahead of its time.
Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:52 - First Look 04:30 - Testing 06:47 - Adapter Hardware 12:52 - Adapter Software 21:46 - Exploring The Software 25:06 - Interview With DJ Sures 44:55 - Final Thoughts
The 1983 NABU Personal Computer ExperienceRetro Hack Shack2022-12-12 | About a month ago I bought a NABU computer and now we can run the actual software on it that would have been available in 1983. I'll show you how you can get one up and running and relive this system that was ahead of its time.
Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:52 - First Look 04:30 - Testing 06:47 - Adapter Hardware 12:52 - Adapter Software 21:46 - Exploring The Software 25:06 - Interview With DJ Sures 44:55 - Final Thoughts
#Retro #Computers #nabuFrom Puddle To Power-On: Saving A Soaked Tandy 1000!Retro Hack Shack2024-10-06 | This Tandy 1000 TX computer was left in a puddle of water at e-waste! Today I will asses the damage and see if I can get it running again.
#Retro #Computers #tandy #radioshack #septandyHow the Tandy 1000 Outsmarted the Competition and Made History! | #SepTandyRetro Hack Shack2024-09-14 | This is the story of the Tandy 1000. Tandy/RadioShack stumbled into a huge success with a PC clone that "sold like hotcakes" and expanded sound and video capabilities for a generation of PC gamers.
#Retro #Computers #tandy #radioshack #pcjr #ibm #septandyVintage Sony TV Meets Apple 1: Can We Get Them to Work Together?Retro Hack Shack2024-08-24 | I found this 1969 Sony TV-100u at VCF West and I immediately thought about my Apple 1. If the TV works it might be an "almost" perfect match. Thanks to pcbway.com for supporting this video!
#Retro #ComputersMid 80s PC Monitors - CGA, EGA, VGARetro Hack Shack2024-07-09 | PC video display technology changed fast in the 80s. Let's take a look at two monitors from that time period and see how they perform. I found both of these at e-waste and can't believe that they are still working! Thanks to pcbway.com for supporting this video!
#Retro #Computers #monitors #vgaHunting Down Heat Problems in Early Macs with Cutting-Edge Tech!Retro Hack Shack2024-05-28 | Let's put this Macintosh Plus under the lens of a new thermal camera to see how heat affects early Macs and causes some of the most common issues.
Thumbnail Image Photo Credit: AP Photo/Paul Sakuma
Chapters: 00:00 - NO FANS! 04:32 - Kaiweets KTI-K01 Thermal Camera 09:18 - Hot Macintosh Plus 12:35 - Camera Features 18:05 - Thermotools Software 23:22 - Wrap Up
#Retro #Computers #macintosh #apple #thermalimagingcameraRadio Shack TRS-80 Model 4 #computers #retro #radioshack #retrocomputerRetro Hack Shack2024-05-15 | Let's replace the broken CRT in this TRS-80 with an IPS LCD display panel! See the full video here: youtu.be/oiBDxDBjOhQ?si=9E3n9QTpS3yKTEKi
#Retro #Computers #trs80 #tandy #radioshackWatch Me Bring This Dead Macintosh Plus Back To Life!Retro Hack Shack2024-04-13 | This Macintosh Plus gave me some confusing troubleshooting results at first and had multiple issues going on. Let's see if I can get it working like new again. Thanks to pcbway.com for supporting this video!
#Retro #Computers #macintosh #repairScanning And Archiving Vintage Documents - CZUR ET24 Pro, Phone, Flat Bed ScannerRetro Hack Shack2024-03-24 | Scanning and archiving vintage materials may seem like a pain, but it is easier than ever with modern technology. Here are three ways you can help out the retro computing community by saving images of rare manuals, datasheets, and circuit boards.
#Retro #Computers #CZUR #Bookscanner #ScannerThe Perfect CHEAP Multimeter/Oscilloscope For Beginners ZOYI ZT-703SRetro Hack Shack2024-02-26 | If you are just starting your vintage hardware repair journey this combination digital multimeter and two-channel oscilloscope is the perfect starter tool for you. The ZOYI ZT-703S or Aneng AOS03 packs quite a punch. Let's try it out and see what it can do! Thanks to pcbway.com for supporting this video!
#Retro #Computers #oscilloscope #multimeterI Made A Commodore SX-64 From A Trashed TVRetro Hack Shack2024-02-03 | I found an old portable TV at e-waste and decided it needed a makeover. Why not turn it into a Commodore SX-64? This was a fun project that included adding a composite mod, fixing a self-induced problem, and loads of cutting, painting, 3D printing, and more. Thanks to https://PCBWay.com for supporting this video!
Chapters: 00:00 - First Look 06:40 - Composite Mod 12:40 - PCBWay Ad 13:11 - Troubleshooting 24:01 - So Many Mods 26:52 - 1702 Monitor 29:07 - Final Reveal And Test
#Retro #Computers #commodore #c64Amazing Craigslist Find! #shorts #retro #vintage #pcs #retrotech #computers #retrocomputingRetro Hack Shack2024-01-14 | Check out this crusty computer I found on Craigslist. See the full video here: youtu.be/cMVaIwfevms?si=KCHf8ARHXDkdEkBe
#Retro #ComputersThe Incredible Story of The Little Board That Sparked A New PC Architecture!Retro Hack Shack2024-01-13 | I found this DIY kit computer on craigslist and had no idea what it was. However, it turns out it was the start of the PC-104 embedded line of computers. Let's see if I can get it all working. Thanks to pcbway.com for sponsoring this video.
Chapters: 00:00 - First Look 06:16 - Little Board/Ampro History 08:30 - PCBWay Ad 12:11 - Testing 17:15 - Repair 20:41 - First Boot 27:45 - Booting From Floppy
#Retro #Computers #PCLets Remake The 1982 Atari ET Commercial #shorts #retro #retrogaming #atari #atari2600Retro Hack Shack2023-12-26 | This is a side by side comparison of my little parody of the Atari 2600 ET video game commercial. See my parody by itself here: youtube.com/watch?v=G-nQxx9GzCM&t=0s
#Retro #ComputersHow Hot Do These 8-bit Computers Get?Retro Hack Shack2023-12-09 | I am testing 5 different 8-bit computers with a thermal camera to see which one runs the hottest.
#Retro #Computers #8bit #thermodynamicsRepairing A TRS-80 Model 1 And Expansion InterfaceRetro Hack Shack2023-11-19 | This TRS-80 Model 1 has keyboard and video issues. The expansion interface isn't powering up. Let's see what the issue is and get this system working again!
#Retro #Computers #radioshack #trs80[NEW] Crystal Clear HDMI For The Commodore 64 In 60 SecondsRetro Hack Shack2023-10-28 | There's a new way to add HDMI to the Commodore 64 (C64) that uses a new protocol called LumaCode. I am going to take a 60 second challenge to see just how easy it is to install. Thanks to pcbway.com for sponsoring this video!
#Retro #Computers #commodore64 #hdmiTRS-80 - The Most Popular Personal Computer of 1977 | #SepTandyRetro Hack Shack2023-10-01 | Let's explore the history of the TRS-80 and see if any of my TRS-80 gear is still working. Thanks to pcbway.com for sponsoring this video!
#Retro #Computers #septandy #trs80[MOD] Stereo-ish Sound Mod For The Atari VCS/2600Retro Hack Shack2023-09-09 | Let's add "Stereo" to the Atari VCS/2600! When you break out the sound channels it's really interesting to discover what you hear from your favorite games. Thanks to pcbway.com for supporting this video!
Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - Background 06:10 - PCBWay Ad 06:40 - Installing The Mod 10:27 - Testing The Mod 15:47 - Using An Emulator 16:37 - Homebrew Stereo
#Retro #Computers #atari #atari2600[MOD] Atari VCS/2600 - Add PAUSE To Any GameRetro Hack Shack2023-09-03 | You don't have to "hold it" anymore! I'll show you how to add a pause mod to your Atari 2600, so you can finally take that much needed break. Thanks to pcbway.com for supporting my channel.
Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:08 - A New Woodgrain TV 04:57 - Disassembly And Mainboard 06:22 - Installing The Mod 06:50 - PCBWay Ad 13:26 - Testing And Switch 18:12 - Woodgrain Label 18:48 - Final Thoughts
Music used by permission: “Fakebit World” and "Rise And Shine" by Malmen soundcloud.com/malmen
#Retro #Computers #atari #atari2600[HELP HAWAII] NEW 2023 Book 8088 Review And TestingRetro Hack Shack2023-08-12 | The Book 8088 is a brand new IBM PC/XT clone in a notebook form factor. Lets see how well it performs and whether it will support some vintage 8bit ISA cards. Thanks to PCBWay for supporting this video pcbway.com
Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:13 - HELP HAWAII 04:51 - Unboxing 07:30 - PCBWay Ad 09:47 - First Boot 12:39 - Starting Windows 14:24 - Checkit And Ally Cat 16:35 - Replacing The BIOS 18:27 - Adlib Sound With Prince Of Persia 21:09 - Sound Blaster 26:02 - Reveal Sound Card 27:25 - EGA And CGA Video Cards 31:16 - Kouwell IO Card And Mouse 38:13 - Pros And Cons
#Retro #Computers #ibmVCF West 2023 - Retrofest!Retro Hack Shack2023-08-08 | What a wonderful community this is! At VCF West 2023 I found some cool projects and ran into some great people to talk to. Thanks to pcbway.com for supporting this video.
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Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:07 - Exhibit overview 02:54 - Jeri Ellsworth 07:15 - PET Pix and Romulator 09:54 - BBC Micro Buggy 13:15 - Sessions and Consignment
Music used by permission: “City Limits” by Lakey Inspired
#Retro #Computers #vcfdAtari 2600 Cassette Games With The Starpath SuperchargerRetro Hack Shack2023-07-15 | Can you load games from cassette on the Atari 2600? Yes you can! Let's take a look at the Starpath (formerly Arcadia) Supercharger and see what some of the games were like. Thanks to PCBWay for sponsoring this video! pcbway.com
#Retro #Computers #atari #atari2600Atari VCS/2600 - 10 TECHNICAL Things You Didnt KnowRetro Hack Shack2023-06-24 | "The tricks we were pulling were truly insane!" - David Crane. In my original Atari VCS/2600 video, I had way more to talk about than 10 things. This time I cover some of the technical oddities of programming games and why some quirks of the system came into being.
Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:55 - 128 Bytes 05:49 - Racing The Beam 07:44 - Blinking, Blinds, And Bars 11:57 - It's Not A Bug. It's A Feature! 13:04 - Pseudo Random Numbers 16:01 - Two Minutes Sixteen Seconds 17:24 - Speakers And Sounds 18:29 - Loading From Cassette 20:02 - Pausing Your Game 21:18 - Flat Music Notes 22:54 - Pitfall II 25:33 - What Is A Heavy Sixer?
#Retro #Computers #atari #atari2600 #videogamehistoryAtari 2600, Wyse Terminal, Packard Bell MonitorRetro Hack Shack2023-06-07 | Todays e-waste Wednesday haul was a good one. Let's take a look at a Packard Bell Monitor from the early 90s, an Atari VCS/2600 from the late 70s, and a Wyse terminal from the early 90s.
#Retro #Computers #ewaste #atariExploring And Restoring A LUNCHBOX PCRetro Hack Shack2023-06-03 | Lunchbox PCs? What's that all about? Let's take a look at the history of this compact portable PC formfactor and see if I can get this one working again. Thanks to PCBWay for sponsoring this video. pcbway.com
#Retro #Computers #compaqLets Check Out This E-Waste HaulRetro Hack Shack2023-05-10 | I came home with some really interesting items today. A Powerbook G3 laptop, two Macintosh SEs with an external HD, and what appears to be a clone of a Compaq Portable III.
Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 02:07 - Powerbook 07:18 - Macintosh SEs 17:57 - DataWorld Portacomp 2 24:38 - Hand Surgery
#Retro #Computers #powerbook #macintoshHow To Test A Sunset Riders Arcade PCB E-Waste FindRetro Hack Shack2023-04-19 | I found an arcade PCB at e-waste and I want to test it out. Let's walk through what you need for testing and see if this thing works.
#Retro #Computers #arcade #ewasteCommodore 1802 Monitor - Timeline and RepairRetro Hack Shack2023-04-08 | Here is a Commodore 1802 monitor that I recently acquired. 1802? Yes! Let's look at the different monitors Commodore made and then get this one running like new again. Thanks to PCBWay for sponsoring this video. https://PCBWay.com
#Retro #Computers #commodore #monitors[Complete Guide] Building A Silent Mechanical KeyboardRetro Hack Shack2023-04-01 | I wanted a retro looking mechanical keyboard that wouldn't annoy the rest of the family. Here is my complete walkthrough of how I built a new-retro silent mechanical keyboard including testing various silent switches, testing o-rings, lubing switches, and keycap selection. Thanks to PCBWay for sponsoring this video. pcbway.com
#Retro #Computers #mechanicalkeyboardMacintosh SE/30 Repair And Rebuild (Updates In The Comments)Retro Hack Shack2023-03-18 | This Macintosh SE/30 that I found at e-waste was super dirty and needed some love. I recap the motherboard, restore a floppy drive, fix the ADB ports, and give it a bath! Thanks to PCBWay for sponsoring this video. pcbway.com
#Retro #Computers #macintosh #repair #marchintoshThe Atari ST Gets Some HDMI LoveRetro Hack Shack2023-02-26 | This mod for the Atari ST adds 1080p HDMI video output without sacrificing a Raspberry Pi permanently in the process. The pickup board used in this mod should work for most Atari ST computers, but not the "STE" versions. Those will require hand soldering all the connections instead.
#Retro #Computers #atarist #atariCrystal Clear HDMI For The AmigaRetro Hack Shack2023-02-17 | This mod for the Amiga adds 1080p HDMI video output without sacrificing a Raspberry Pi permanently in the process. This mod should work for the A1000 through the early A3000s including the CDTV. **Extra bodge wires will be required for older systems.**
#Retro #Computers #amiga #commodoreExploring A Windows XP Toshiba Laptop Saved From E-WasteRetro Hack Shack2023-02-08 | I found a Toshiba Satellite laptop from 2003 at e-waste. Let's take a look and see if it will run some games. Thanks to PCBWay for sponsoring this video. pcbway.com
Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Why buy an XP laptop? 02:46 - PCBWay Ad 03:23 - First look 06:06 - History 08:38 - Boot and troubleshooting 13:10 - Metal Of Honor 15:15 - Dos games 21:22- How much did it cost?
Music used by permission: "Cheese Brickwall" and “Fakebit World” by Malmen soundcloud.com/malmen
#Retro #Computers #windowsxp #toshibalaptopUsing ChatGPT to write programs for the Commodore 64Retro Hack Shack2023-01-21 | What happens when you ask ChatGPT to write programs for the Commodore 64? Let's try it! Thanks to PCBWay for sponsoring this video. pcbway.com
Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 06:09 - PCBWay Ad 07:05 - First BASIC example 15:31 - Second BASIC example 24:50 - Assembly example 32:12 - C64 poetry
#Retro #Computers #c64 #chatgptLets Go Vintage Computer Shopping At RE-PCRetro Hack Shack2023-01-08 | While visiting my daughter at college a while ago, I had the opportunity to visit RE-PC. These two stores in Seattle, WA take in a lot of donations and offers a good selection of vintage PCs, accessories, and even a vintage computer museum.
Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:57 - Mac and PCs 04:13 - Radios 05:42 - Audio Gear 06:44 - Cables and Peripherals 09:11 - Museum 11:58 - What I Bought
#Retro #ComputersSide By Side - Atari ET Commercial ParodyRetro Hack Shack2022-12-18 | This is a side by side comparison of my little parody of the Atari 2600 ET video game commercial. See my parody by itself here: youtube.com/watch?v=G-nQxx9GzCM
#Retro #Computers #atari #atari2600 #atarivcs #et #commercialAtari ET Commercial ParodyRetro Hack Shack2022-12-17 | ET on the Atari 2600 was released 40 years ago this month. I decided to do a parody of the classic Atari ET commercial from 1982 as my holiday video this year. This commercial is burned into my brain from so many viewings as a kid. My family helped out. I hope you enjoy it and thanks for all your support of my little channel!
#Retro #Computers #atari #atari2600 #etWhy was the Atari 2600 called Stella?Retro Hack Shack2022-12-15 | See vintage computer repairs and more at @RetroHackShack
#shorts #Retro #Computers #Atari #atari2600 #atarivcsFirst Generation Dell Laptop Saved From E-WasteRetro Hack Shack2022-12-07 | I found a Dell System 320LT "laptop" to look at for E-Waste Wednesday. This is actually the second laptop that Dell produced and it has some issues. Let's see if I can fix it.
Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:35 - History 07:11 - First Look 13:00 - Similar Laptops 14:36 - First Boot Problems 19:29 - Disassembly 24:11 - Repair 29:48 - Second Boot Attempt 34:26 - Next Steps
Music used by permission: "Not Awake" and “Fakebit World” by Malmen soundcloud.com/malmen
#Retro #Computers #Dell #laptoprepair10 Things You Didnt Know About The Atari VCS (2600)Retro Hack Shack2022-11-25 | [PART 1] I recently discovered "Stella at 20" -- a series of videos recorded at a gathering of Atari alumni 20 years after the Atari VCS (2600) was released in 1977. It was so great to see all these people reliving the early years of Atari that I decided to make a top 10 list of things that the general public probably isn't aware of. Thanks to PCBWay for supporting this episode. pcbway.com
Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 03:05 - What's In A Name 04:38 - The First Cartridge Game Console? 05:43 - Atari Wasn't Making Money Before Warner 06:56 - Stella! 08:52 - 128 Bytes Of RAM 10:15 - PCBWay Ad 11:11 - Making It Hard For Competitors 13:42 - It Could Have Been Better For $1.25 15:42 - Only A Few Games Were Planned 17:30 - Atari Had The First Screensaver 18:40 - The Magnavox Lawsuit 20:25 - Texas Instruments Misdirection 22:00 - The Chess Lawsuit 24:07 - The Amiga Connection 25:52 - Wrap Up
#Retro #Computers #atariGateway Profile 2 (RHS) VS Gateway Astro (LGR) RepairRetro Hack Shack2022-11-09 | Let's fix this Gateway Astro and Gateway Profile 2 that I found at e-waste. The Gateway Astro was recently features on @LGR and I realized I had these two machines sitting in my garage.
#Retro #Computers #gateway #pcAMAZING PC Components Saved From The Scrap HeapRetro Hack Shack2022-10-19 | I found this junky PC case at e-waste that was headed for the scrap pile. I will take a look at what I found inside, repair a Dallas RTC, try to read the files, run some bare bones Linux distributions, and repair the Sound Blaster sound card. All in a day's work!
Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:11 - Components 06:36 - First Boot 14:04 - Fixing The Dallas RTC 20:52 - Reading Hard Drive Files 26:05 - Using Linux To Read Files 29:56 - Repairing Sound Card 34:35 - Conclusion
#Retro #Computers #pentium #soundblasterLETS PLAY Arcade Games On The TRS-80 Color Computer 3Retro Hack Shack2022-10-15 | Are there any decent arcade game ports for the Color Computer 3? Yes! I will take a look at three of them in this video. Rampage, Predator, and Robocop. Thanks to PCBWay for sponsoring this video. pcbway.com
#Retro #Computers #radioshack #tandy #septandy #septandy2022Macintosh Plus RepairRetro Hack Shack2022-09-21 | I found this Mac Plus at e-waste and I need to get it working again so I can test the keyboard and mouse before I give them to a friend.
#Retro #Computers #macintosh #ewasteE-WASTE TO E-WIN! The $30,000 (AFI) Macintosh Quadra 950 SetupRetro Hack Shack2022-09-14 | I found this Macintosh Quadra 950 and ColorSync Monitor at e-waste. They seems to be in good shape but need a little work. This setup went for crazy prices when it was new!
Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:16 - History 03:49 - Front And Back 06:56 - Inside 10:38 - ColorSync Monitor 12:11 - Security Key 14:01 - First Boot 18:02 - Video Adaptor Issues 19:30 - Installing the OS 22:10 - Transferring Files With RaSCSI 23:46 - Floppy Drive Hack 25:07 - Doom II 27:53 - Price
Music used by permission: “Fakebit World”, "Silver Sparkles", and "Rise And Shine" by Malmen soundcloud.com/malmen
#Retro #Computers #macintosh #ewasteIBM 5170 PC AT BIOS Upgrade, Video Issues, And Lots Of Cleaning!Retro Hack Shack2022-09-03 | Some weird video issue going on with this IBM 5170. The stock BIOS kind of sucks, so let's change that out for a better one. Then this whole PC, including the motherboard, needs a bath. Should you wash your motherboard with a hose? Penny Cam included!
Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:38 - Running gsetup 05:26 - Award BIOS 09:10 - Video issues 13:42 - Penny Cam!! 14:30 - Cleaning 26:08 - Final tests 29:50 - Wrap up
#Retro #Computers #ibm #ewaste #pcIBM 5170 PC AT Power Supply, Battery, And Floppy DiskRetro Hack Shack2022-08-28 | Let's test and repair this IBM 5170 PC AT computer. The power supply doesn't seem to be starting up and it's got a finicky floppy disk. Not to mention it's really dirty. Thanks to PCBWay for sponsoring this episode. pcbway.com
Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:25 - Power Supply 09:32 - PCBWay Ad 10:08 - Motherboard And Memory 13:32 - First Test 17:36 - Floppy Drive 39:08 - Battery 40:24 - Second Test 41:46 - Wrap Up
#Retro #Computers #ibm #ewaste #pcAMAZING IBM E-Waste Shed-Stored TreasuresRetro Hack Shack2022-08-17 | In this E-Waste Wednesday episode, I found some really dirty IBM systems that look like they were stored in a shed or barn for years. Does any of it work? How much did it cost?
Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:32 - Inventory 05:01 - Clone IBM PC??? 13:38 - IBM 5154 Monitor 22:30 - IBM Model F And M Keyboards 30:23 - How Much Is It Worth?