New features on the PicoMEM - Oktober 2024 Retro Erik 2024-10-04 | You will have to watch the video to get the news. :-)
486SocketBlaster - how to make, and how to order. My story. Retro Erik 2024-09-30 | BONUS: Could your AMD 486 be a hidden 5x86? Use 486SocketBlaster to unlock the potential.Links:Github: github.com/scrapcomputing/486SocketBlaster/tree/mainAMD CPU's that's more than they appear to be: youtu.be/wm_QoqwQ1hU#486SocketBlaster
Retro Erik: Channel update summer 2024 Retro Erik 2024-08-14 | Updates on what i did this summer.And plans for the future.VESA Phone holder: thingiverse.com/thing:5431785DroidCam - to use phone with OBS Studio: https://droidcam.app/OBS Face Tracker: github.com/norihiro/obs-face-tracker/releasesMy likes on Thingiverse: thingiverse.com/retroerik/likes
PicoMEM Adlib and Joystick test. Retro Erik 2024-06-16 | I decided to test PicoMEM with Bubble Bobble when using the D-pad on my XBOX controller, and using left thumb stick for playing Android 2. Using the D-pad was of course ok, and to my surprise using the thumb stick to control Arkanoid worked very well.The video was shot using a capture card together with the MCE2HDMI from Serdashop. Audio was captured using Epiphan VGA2USB LR together with MCE2HDMI from Serdashop.Audio is captured with Behringer UCA222 and Audacity.If you hear some clicks from the adlib card in Bubble Bobble, its the same on other adlib cards, so the fault is in the game - i guess.I am running this on Amstrad PPC640
PicoMEM now with Adlib support - May 28th 2024 FW Retro Erik 2024-06-12 | PicoMEM now has support for Adlib.Github: github.com/FreddyVRetro/ISA-PicoMEMBuy: Europe: serdashop.com/PicoMEMUSA: texelec.com/product/picomemIf you are curious on the ISA Extension card you can watch this video: youtube.com/watch?v=1tC3t2kLSpI00:00 - 00:28 Intro00:00 - 14:29 The changes14:30 - 15:15 Summarize and extro
MCA Micro Channel Sound Blaster replica Retro Erik 2024-06-09 | Links:Sound Blaster MCA: tindie.com/products/kdehl/mca-micro-channel-sound-blaster-replicaJoystick adapter: serdashop.com/GAMEPADDB15Audio cable for dupont: aliexpress.com/item/1005005838270081.html
How to use MIDI synth on your PC/XT/Pentium - re-release MPU 232 Retro Erik 2024-04-06 | Did you know that you could have MIDI out from any PC with rs232, without using a ISA slot or sound card. Yes you can! Check out how it's done. This is a shortened video of a video i made back in January 2022.List of Sierra's Creative Interpreter games: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Sierra%27s_Creative_Interpreter_games#SCI1.1Vogons.org: vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=62&t=81178&hilit=mpu+mpu232+mpu-232+232&start=60Serdashop: serdashop.com/MPU-232Music: Giana Sisters.
PicoMEM - One ISA card to rule them all. HDD/Floppy/RAM/Mouse/WiFi/POST Code Retro Erik 2024-03-22 | FreddyV has given us a new ISA8 card with Hard drive and floppy emulation that is faster than anything out there. EMS, UMB and 736KB Conventional memory. WiFi support. And this is just the beginning.Github: github.com/FreddyVRetro/ISA-PicoMEMBuy:Europe: serdashop.com/PicoMEMUSA: texelec.com/product/picomem00:00 - Intro00:28 - The Setup00:52 - 736KB Conventional Memory01:03 - Even more memory01:16 - Hard drive emulation breaks all barriers02:00 - Current features02:32 - Coming features03:10 - How is this done?04:15 - PicoGUS?05:16 - Setup / BIOS08:45 - What does Retro Erik think about the PicoMEM?09:45 - Leisure Suit Larry 3 - and possibly women...Link to USE!UMBS thread on VCFed: forum.vcfed.org/index.php?threads/loading-dos-high-on-a-xt.32320/page-2
New $31 CGA card from AliExpress - tested with Area5150 and 8088MPH in Composite CGA Retro Erik 2024-03-10 | We are testing the new CGA card from AliExpress with the demo that will "Break All Your Emulators". Does it break our new CGA card?A new CGA card just arrived at the scene. It uses original chip from old IBM CGA adapters.If you want to know if the card is working in a Pentium check out this video: youtube.com/watch?v=-vr0g0p_HiQChapters:00:00 Intro00:45 - A closer look01:22 - The website01:48 - Area5150 demo02:19 - MCE2HDMI to get Composite CGA02:55 - 8088MPH in Composite CGA09:12 - Planet X310:15 - Jackson City10:43 - Are5150 - whole demoserdashop.com/MCE2HDMI
Review and how to use MCE2HDMI from Serdashop. Retro Erik 2024-03-07 | Do you dream about CGA composite on your HDMI screen or your VGA CRT monitor? - Then you need to watch this video.The MCE2HDMI convert CGA, EGA, Hercules, MDA and Composite CGA to HDMI and VGAMCE2HDMI: serdashop.com/MCE2HDMIQuick start guide: github.com/hoglet67/RGBtoHDMI/wiki/Quick-Start-GuideMusic: The title music from the game F29 Retaliator
DreamBlaster X16GS from Serdashop - review and how to use. Retro Erik 2024-02-24 | Review of the DreamBlaster X16GS. Probably the highest specked WaveTable synth out there.The one in review has licensed Roland GS ROM.Links:Serdashop store: serdashop.com/DreamBlaster-X16GSUnofficial soundfonts: vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=62&t=65873Vogons for help: vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=62&t=92993
ISA bus extender adapter 1.11 - development so far. Retro Erik 2024-02-10 | We are making a ISB-BUS Extender for 8bit ISA BUS.You can buy it from us, when it's ready.We are planning a 16bit version.It's design for the ISA8-EPX-01 from Aliexpress (Book 8088), but can be used with any ISA bus backplane
IBM XGA-2 Butterfly Demo Retro Erik 2023-12-22 | Also called: IBM XGA-2 Butterfly Demo with New Graphic ImagesRecorded on my MCA XGA card: retro.hageseter.com/home/mca-cards#h.luftj28n44ueLink to file: drive.google.com/file/d/1nbcH5nxfLR4m3aDh4-hor8LJqTZsmRSn/viewOriginal file: vetusware.com/download/IBM%20XGA-2%20Butterfly%20Demo%20with%20New%20Graphic%20Images/?id=12427
3inONEder: AdLib, NE-2000 and XT-IDE in ONE card Retro Erik 2023-12-08 | Links:- conventionalmemories.com/wiki_cm/3inONEder_for_Toshiba_portables- ebay.com/itm/266393919760
How to: Reversable S-VIDEO mod for the Vic 20 Retro Erik 2023-11-26 | Github: github.com/jankwik/vic-20-chroma-fixMusic: Magical Sound Shower (Outrun)
EuroPC ISA Bus Extender Retro Erik 2023-11-02 | We are working on an universal ISA BUS Extender.Subscribe to the channel.
Sound Blaster 1.5 / Game Blaster. Can we use it to play NES music? Retro Erik 2023-10-19 | Review of the Sound Blaster 1.5 with the Creative Music System / Game Blaster by David Larsson.Is this the affordable Game Blaster you have been looking for?The Sound Blaster 1.5 on Tindie: tindie.com/products/kdehl/8-bit-isa-sound-blaster-15-clone-with-cmsNerdly Pleasures: http://nerdlypleasures.blogspot.com/2012/10/all-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about.htmlVGM Player: http://www.oplx.com/codeSound Blaster 1.5 user manual: ia601001.us.archive.org/22/items/soundblasterusermanual/SOUNDBLASTER-USER-MANUAL_text.pdfCMS Drivers on Vogons: vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=76607
Gravis Ultrasound PnP replica from David - and how to install. Retro Erik 2023-10-06 | LinksDavid's Electronics: tindie.com/stores/kdehlMy driver package: drive.google.com/file/d/1_yg9SLS8-hEbt-VAPHFdM20N2EWFWn1L/view?usp=drive_linkGus Game list: http://www.gravisultrasound.com/files/documentation/GLIST.TXTkeropi's driver package (without MegaEM): http://pcmidi.eu/orpheus2.htmlMusic: Second Reality (Unreal 2) by Purple Motion
Soundcards on printer port devices - a comparison. Retro Erik 2023-09-21 | Comparing the OPL3LPT, CMSLPT, TNDLPT, CVX4 and the S2P. All devices are audio devices on the printer port.Links:OPL3LPT: serdashop.com/OPL3LPTOPL2LPT: serdashop.com/OPL2LPTCMSLPT: serdashop.com/CMSLPTCVX4: serdashop.com/CVX4S2P: serdashop.com/S2PAll my audio videos: youtube.com/watch?v=bI-TJjKvv_Y&list=PLQQsSz0tZXDG6SIOj8oDQ22kIE5aqB6uf
Summer 2023 unboxing video - Part 3/3 the West PC 800 video - Norwegian Apple II Clone Retro Erik 2023-09-07 | I picked up a lot of retro computers this summer. Lets unbox it and see what we got. Part 3/3
Stereo Covox: Have Serdashop.com reinvented the Covox: CVX4 Retro Erik 2023-08-31 | I had to try Stereo Covox, and I am glad I did. the sound was much better than expected. Links:CVX4 from Serdashop: serdashop.com/CVX4CvxPlay 0.6: dropbox.com/scl/fi/be8qxcmsj7i185q15zf61/CVXPLAY_06.zip?dl=0&rlkey=bl76a3g3m7buplmdmipl74bfaThe Covox Years: scalibq.wordpress.com/2017/11/28/the-covox-yearsTandy Emulator: http://www.vogonsdrivers.com/getfile.php?fileid=1068&menustate=0Covoxer (including Sierra drivers): http://vogonsdrivers.com/getfile.php?fileid=1069&menustate=0Alive by Scali: soundcloud.com/scali/mdb-scali-alive-master-128kbps
Summer 2023 unboxing video - Part 2/3 the AST video Retro Erik 2023-08-24 | I picked up a lot of retro computers this summer. Lets unbox it and see what we got. Part 2
Summer 2023 unboxing video - Part 1/3 Retro Erik 2023-08-11 | I picked up a lot of retro computers this summer. Lets unbox it and see what we got.Link to David Larssons GUS and SoundBlasters cards: tindie.com/stores/kdehl
CMSLPT - Creative Music System on your printer port. Retro Erik 2023-07-28 | Links:CMSLPT from Serdashop.com: serdashop.com/CMSLPTDriver/Utility: github.com/pdewacht/cmslpt/releasesVGM Music: vgmrips.net/packs/chip/saa1099Vogons.org gamepatches: vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=62&t=58927Players: http://www.dcee.net/Files/Music/PlayerMy review of the OPL3LPT: youtube.com/watch?v=bQZSTH5bQVQ
New USB DOS drivers for the AliExpress USB ISA card. Retro Erik 2023-07-20 | FreddyV has made new drivers for the USB ISA card.7 times faster !Link to driver: vogons.org/download/file.php?id=140706Link to speedtester: lo-tech.co.uk/wiki/DOS_Disk_TesterCheck out my videos on @RetroErik
Speed up DIRectory listings in DOS Retro Erik 2023-07-17 | Are you waiting for your DOS PC to finish the Directory listing? The problem is that newer DOS versions use time to calculate free disk space. The utility FREESP by ChartreuseK fixes this.Github: github.com/ChartreuseK/FREESPCompiled version: github.com/ChartreuseK/FREESP/releases#retropc #shorts
The Retro Show (Retro Recipes): Retro Erik from Norway Retro Erik 2023-07-15 | #shorts #TheRetroShow#retrogamer
Channel Update Summer 2023 Retro Erik 2023-07-15 | Some thoughts about the future. While also taking a look at the past few years.#retropc
How to speed up DIRectory listings in DOS: FREESP by ChartreuseK Retro Erik 2023-03-03 | Are you waiting for your DOS PC to finish the Directory listing? The problem is that newer DOS versions use time to calculate free disk space. The utility FREESP by ChartreuseK fixes this.Github: github.com/ChartreuseK/FREESPCompiled version: github.com/ChartreuseK/FREESP/releases#retropc
How to make your SSD/CF/SD click like a real hard-disk? Retro Erik 2022-11-29 | Serdashop: serdashop.com/HDDClickerQuantum Bigfoot sound is from this video from PhilsComputerLab: youtube.com/watch?v=qh8nyhzRNWA
How to convert from CGA/EGA to RGB, Composite and S-Video Retro Erik 2022-11-19 | Using the CGA2SCART Pro together with the RGB4ALLretrohax.net/shop/commodore/rgb4all-universal-video-converterserdashop.com/CGA2SCART-PRO#retropc #cgagraphics#retrocomputer
Amstrad PPC640 with external ISA expansion Retro Erik 2022-09-22 | How to get an ISA expansion board for your Amstrad PPC.Links:Amstrad PPC Technical Manual: seasip.info/AmstradXT/ppctech/section1.htmlAmstrad PPC512 & PPC640 3 slots ISA Expansion Card: http://www.enide.net/webcms/index.php?page=ppc512-640-isa-expansionBuy the ISA expansion board: tindie.com/products/enide/isa-expansion-card-for-the-amstrad-ppc512-ppc640Retrotheory's board: github.com/retrotheory/amstradppc_expansionThanks to- GouldFish on Games: youtube.com/watch?v=fkfYZ3DVAyU- Victor Bart - RETRO Machines: youtube.com/watch?v=o_QMBt46zYw
Area 5150 CGA Demo - does it work on non IBM PC original hardware? Retro Erik 2022-08-19 | In my first video about the Area 5150 CGA demo, we saw that the demo works on an IBM 5155, but what about an EGA card, or a clone PC?I just relalized that the Schneider EuroPC was running a NEC V20 CPU. So maybe replacing that with the original cloud help. I will be back.
Area 5150 CGA Demo for the IBM PC by CRTC+Hornet Retro Erik 2022-08-11 | Area 5150, a sequel to 8088 MPH. It has the same hardware requirements as last time: IBM PC or 100% compatible, DOS, CGA, 640K... but this time using the traditional CGA (RGB TTL) monitorLink: pouet.net/prod.php?which=91938Wikipedia on the MC 6845: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorola_6845Live view from the demo compo at Evoke 2022: youtube.com/watch?v=-xJZ9I4iqg8This is the partyversion of the demo. They intend to release a final version later in the year.Here is the a versions captured from real hardware, as it appeared on the bigscreen and livestream at the Evoke party.: youtube.com/watch?v=n_I9rPeTntA&t=588sSacli's blogpost on the demo: scalibq.wordpress.com/2022/08/08/area-5150-8088-mph-gets-a-successor/?fbclid=IwAR3Q2GL_8ChS5ahsKTJzYleStJ01tDXaNCdID1dpYYfNngegRyYNCU_xOus
USB ISA Card *New driver* Retro Erik 2022-07-13 | FreddyV has made new drivers for the USB ISA card.7 times faster !Link to driver: vogons.org/download/file.php?id=140706Link to speedtester: lo-tech.co.uk/wiki/DOS_Disk_Tester
How to get 56MB/Sec read speed on an Pentium 233MMX in Windows 98SE. Retro Erik 2022-04-12 | This is a followup video on my Pentium 233MMX build, where i go even deeper on how to get more speed from my hard drive.I managed to get 56MB/Second read in Windows 98SE.
USB ISA card for your PC/XT/AT system Retro Erik 2022-03-24 | I am installing and testing a USB ISA card i found on Aliexpress.It is using the CH375 chip, and the device driver is CH375DOS.SYSOnly takes 3KB of Conventional memoryLinks:http://www.toughdev.com/content/2018/04/usb-flash-drives-on-8-bit-isa-bus-using-ch375-isb-to-usb-adapterlo-tech.co.uk/wiki/Lo-tech_ISA_USB_Adaptergitlab.com/hakfoo1/v40-bios/-/blob/main/disc-8086.asm
Review of the WP32 McCake. MT32 and General MIDI synthesizer. Retro Erik 2022-03-10 | I am reviewing the WP32 McCake from Serdashop.Take a look.WP32 McCake: serdashop.com/WP32-McCakeMT32-Pi: github.com/dwhinham/mt32-pimt32-pi-control: github.com/gmcn42/mt32-pi-control
TCI 233MMX build part 2 - Installing Windows 98 and more. Retro Erik 2022-03-03 | Part two of building an Pentium 233MMX.There was a problem with the graphics card, and the SSD drive is not utilizing it's full potensial. Link to: UBCD: archive.org/details/windows-98.-ubcd.-feb.-2008.sharethefiles.com_202212My problem could with SSD drive could be related to a bad PATA 2 SATA: Take a look at this video: youtube.com/watch?v=oXShc_hDuqQ
Building a new Pentium 233 MMX - NOS TCI case. Retro Erik 2022-02-27 | Building an Pentium machine. Detailed step by step.
COLORMATE deLUXE - A Pong clone from 1977 Retro Erik 2022-02-17 | We are testing and taking apart an COLORMATE deLUXE.MOS Technology Products: c64-wiki.com/wiki/MOS_Technology_Products?fbclid=IwAR3b3J3rd5_mUpeJK6h19G1PH0hxaop2eMCzPqVi1Igroi2NhU4n4KZDBmQMOS Technology: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MOS_Technology#Commodore_Semiconductor_GroupMore information about the MOS 7601: http://www.floodgap.com/retrobits/ckb/secret/tvg.html
How to flash XT IDE BIOS and use it with your network adapter. Retro Erik 2022-02-10 | I show how to flash your XT-IDE EEPROM and how to use it as an BOOT ROM on your Network adapter.Music: Under a killing moon
Serial Port MIDI on an PC/XT - MPU-232 Retro Erik 2022-02-03 | Did you know that you could have MIDI out from your PC/XT without an available ISA slot? You can! Check out how it's done.List of Sierra's Creative Interpreter games: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Sierra%27s_Creative_Interpreter_games#SCI1.1Vogons.org: vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=62&t=81178&hilit=mpu+mpu232+mpu-232+232&start=60Serdashop: serdashop.com/MPU-232Music: Giana Sisters.
Unboxing: One late night/morning i bought stuff from Aliexpress. Retro Erik 2022-01-27 | Just after finishing the video i realised that there are caps that one can take off the probes to get a thinner point - on both the multimeters. Multimeter: aliexpress.com/item/1005002261205071.html?spm=a2g0o.9042311.0.0.4df34c4dsvEU1KPen Multimeter: aliexpress.com/item/1005002941097444.html?spm=a2g0o.9042311.0.0.4df34c4dsvEU1KOscilloscope: aliexpress.com/item/1005002426551077.html?spm=a2g0o.9042311.0.0.4df34c4dsvEU1K
MPU 232 - MIDI Out on RS232 / Serial port.. Retro Erik 2022-01-20 | Testing the MPU-232 from serdashop.com: serdashop.com/MPU-232Check out this group on Vogons.org: vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=62&t=81178Here you can find drivers for Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, XP and patches for games so you dont need to run SoftMPU.List of MT-32-compatible computer games: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_MT-32-compatible_computer_games#Table_of_compatible_games
