Commodore 64 / 128 Diagnostic Harness Build and Test retrobits 2024-10-21 | Commodore 64 / 128 Diagnostic Harness Build and Test
C64 Repair and Restoration for Charity retrobits 2024-10-13 | Fixing up a dead C64 for a good cause! #mfmi2024Auction Link - ebay.com/itm/226396332296Livestream Part 1 - youtube.com/live/IX30UTj5tmo?feature=shareLivestream Part 2 - youtube.com/live/S6NCgi9FLsk?feature=shareOther videos and auctions - morefunmakingit.co.uk/mfmi-charity-2024Donate to the Befriending Scheme – justgiving.com/page/mfmi2024Special thanks to:Matt Desmond - factorofmatt.comBob Kosty - @bobsretroelectronicswork-bn4qc Jim Drew - cbmstuff.com00:00 Introduction00:15 The Befriending Scheme02:41 An ‘untested’ C64 from #VCFMW03:55 Comptermate keyboard cover05:00 Initial testing05:58 DesTestMAX - a brand new dead test08:37 DesTestMAX-SL – dead test over serial12:36 Disassembly and first look inside16:00 Testing 217:28 Voltage regulation and reset circuit22:03 rePLAcing U1725:00 Testing 326:06 Replacing the MT DRAM26:33 Full diagnostic and the ‘dongle’ harness30:00 Keyboard test and PCB cleaning34:30 Cleaning montage35:30 New thermal compound and heatsinks37:22 Polishing the plastic cover and reassembly38:59 Game Testing: Space Taxi39:35 Glamor Shots40:21 Game Testing 2: IK+40:50 Bonus: New power supply41:31 Bonus: Keycaps42:31 Bonus: Swag42:50 Conclusion
The Sega 32X might surprise you! retrobits 2024-09-29 | Is the 32X as bad as you’ve heard? First look & hit 32-bit games compared including After Burner, Mortal Kombat II, Virtua Racing, Virtua Fighter, Space Harrier, Star Wars, DOOM, and more!Patreon: patreon.com/retrobitsChannel Membership: youtube.com/retrobitstv/joinShop: amazon.com/shop/retrobitsTwitter: twitter.com/retrobitstvHakko FX888D Digital Soldering Station - amzn.to/2TYYrbIHakko FR301 Desoldering Tool - amzn.to/3cP8VR3Hakko-CHP-170 Micro Cutter - amzn.to/3mT3btHHakko 633 Soldering Iron Holder - amzn.to/3xiTJpjKester Leaded Solder - amzn.to/3IIJz7sWeller SM1 Solder Dispenser - amzn.to/3lFVXtCINNOVA 3320 Auto-Ranging Digital Multimeter - amzn.to/3JezMnJPeak Atlas ESR+ Capacitor Tester - amzn.to/3DZkz9AHantek 2D72 Handheld Oscilloscope - amzn.to/3fZ52xFRetro Bits earns money from Amazon and eBay Partner LinksOpenLara - github.com/XProger/OpenLaraDoom 32X Resurrection - github.com/viciious/d32xrSpecial thanks to @RetroSegaDev for technical advice and his work on DOOM Resurrection!Thanks to our awesome Patrons and Channel Members for their support!!! Kevin GonzalezJon IngersollJohn DiLibertoJohn TrammellParaffinePinay Collectibles – instagram.com/pinaycollectiblesJosh KVince Valentihertz_donutJustin D. Morgan - youtube.com/@jdmcsjmp 0x0000Peter (Melair)William SullivanRyan BrooksJames TaylorFULLSETJim Leonard[mi.low]ALVIN L BRADFORDMark A AndrewsMartin GoodwellDon NamronPeter HlaviÄka (phl)Erik (goodjonx)Pierre KressmannMitch HoffmanRayner Daniel PedersenWolfgang BehrensThomas JagerStefanJamie CopelandLeslie MarentetteMark KruegerJohn T Davissouichi123buzman1985Alex Ruppel00:00 Introduction00:57 Background and History02:02 Technical Specifications03:43 The Software Dilemma05:07 Thrifting in Japan05:37 32X Donation06:07 Unboxing11:29 Physical Design12:31 Setup15:35 Initial Testing16:10 Disassembly Montage16:59 Repair20:11 Re-Test and Service Bulletins22:44 Virtua Racing Deluxe24:30 After Burner II26:15 Mortal Kombat II27:37 Other Fighters28:56 Virtua Fighter30:59 Space Harrier32:35 Star Wars Arcade34:36 Kolibri35:44 NBA Jam TE36:16 Homebrew - OpenLara37:11 DOOM38:57 Homebrew - DOOM 32X Resurrection41:01 Sega Neptune42:33 Final Thoughts
Why does my 1084S only display PINK?! retrobits 2024-08-24 | My childhood Commodore CRT is broken... Again. I failed to fix it twice before – will this time be any different?Patreon: patreon.com/retrobitsChannel Membership: youtube.com/retrobitstv/joinShop: amazon.com/shop/retrobitsTwitter: twitter.com/retrobitstv*Retro Bits earns money from Amazon and eBay Partner LinksThanks to Mark at @TheRetroChannel for his help!More from Retro Bits:youtu.be/IU7OjOaTx9Iyoutu.be/Fox9dYMTak0Thanks to our awesome Patrons and Channel Members for their support!!! Peter (Melair)Kevin GonzalezJon IngersollJohn DiLibertoJohn TrammellParaffinePinay Collectibles – instagram.com/pinaycollectiblesJosh KVince Valentihertz_donutJustin D. Morgan - youtube.com/@jdmcsjmp 0x0000William SullivanRyan BrooksJames TaylorFULLSETJim Leonard[mi.low]ALVIN L BRADFORDMark A AndrewsMartin GoodwellDon NamronPeter HlaviÄka (phl)Pierre KressmannMitch HoffmanRayner Daniel PedersenWolfgang BehrensThomas JagerStefanJamie CopelandLeslie MarentetteMark KruegerJohn T Davisbuzman198500:00 Introduction01:21 Everything is pink!02:01 How NTSC color works04:27 Hue control?05:09 Disassembly montage06:02 TDA4570 NTSC decoder chip07:22 Testing the hue control09:30 Simulating the circuit10:35 Testing the potentiometer11:35 Testing 12VDC power12:08 Testing chroma input12:52 Testing the crystal oscillator15:12 Testing passive components15:44 Testing the 457017:43 Conclusion
GEOS 128 REU Autoboot Mysteries Unraveled retrobits 2024-08-03 | How can the Commodore 128 boot into GEOS without a cartridge or disk?Patreon: patreon.com/retrobitsChannel Membership: youtube.com/retrobitstv/joinShop: amazon.com/shop/retrobitsTwitter: twitter.com/retrobitstvRetro Bits earns money from Amazon and eBay Partner LinksInspired by @8_Bit World of Jani - blog.worldofjani.com/?p=1600More From Retro Bits:youtube.com/watch?v=bKrCAJiG0LUyoutube.com/watch?v=4NkL6LKpr8EThanks to our awesome Patrons and Channel Members for their support!!! Peter (Melair)Kevin GonzalezJon IngersollJohn DiLibertoJohn TrammellParaffinePinay Collectibles – instagram.com/pinaycollectiblesJosh KVince Valentihertz_donutJustin D. Morgan - youtube.com/@jdmcsjmp 0x0000William SullivanRyan BrooksJames TaylorFULLSETJim Leonard[mi.low]ALVIN L BRADFORDMark A AndrewsMartin GoodwellDon NamronPeter HlaviÄka (phl)Pierre KressmannMitch HoffmanRayner Daniel PedersenWolfgang BehrensThomas JagerStefanJamie CopelandLeslie MarentetteMark KruegerJohn T DavisC128 Motherboard Image © Bill Bertram 2007, CC-BY-2.5 — Attribution00:00 Introduction00:26 GEOS128 Autoboot01:14 REU Capabilities03:56 The Experiment08:19 How C128 Cartridges Work10:50 Hints in the Manual11:48 C128 Machine Language Monitor14:25 Will it Boot..?15:45 System Vectors18:22 MMU Configuration Register21:28 Putting it all Together24:08 Comparing the VICE .reu Dump28:40 Notes from the Future29:31 "128 RBOOT"30:17 Conclusion
The Famicom Disk System was a success. Then came the pirates. retrobits 2024-07-06 | A look at Nintendo’s Family Computer Disk System and the tsunami of unauthorized copying it unleashed.Patreon: patreon.com/retrobitsChannel Membership: youtube.com/retrobitstv/joinShop: amazon.com/shop/retrobitsTwitter: twitter.com/retrobitstv* Retro Bits earns money from Amazon and eBay Partner LinksFDS Tutorials - famicomdisksystem.comDisk Format - nesdev.org/wiki/FDS_disk_formatFDSKey - github.com/ClusterM/fdskey/tree/masterDupliFDS - github.com/ClusterM/duplifdsQuick Disk Adapter - thingiverse.com/thing:3844024/filesThanks to our awesome Patrons and Channel Members for their support!!! Peter (Melair)Kevin GonzalezJon IngersollJohn DiLibertoJohn TrammellParaffinePinay Collectibles – instagram.com/pinaycollectiblesJosh KVince Valentihertz_donutJustin D. Morgan - youtube.com/@jdmcsjmp 0x0000William SullivanRyan BrooksJames TaylorFULLSETJim Leonard[mi.low]ALVIN L BRADFORDMark A AndrewsMartin GoodwellDon NamronPierre KressmannMitch HoffmanRayner Daniel PedersenWolfgang BehrensThomas JagerStefanJamie CopelandLeslie MarentetteMark KruegerJohn T DavisPeter HlaviÄka (phl)00:00 Introduction00:47 Background and History02:17 Technical Specs03:46 Disk Writer Kiosks04:54 Unboxing and First Look07:54 Quick Disks10:07 Disassembly and Inspection12:48 Demonstration15:16 Wavetable Audio Comparison16:39 Piracy17:42 Attempting our own Backup22:50 Conclusion
Retro thrifting in Tokyo’s Akihabara – are the good deals all gone? retrobits 2024-06-09 | Record-breaking tourism and insane exchange rates: what it means for the prices for vintage computers & video games in Japan.Patreon: patreon.com/retrobitsChannel Membership: youtube.com/retrobitstv/joinShop: amazon.com/shop/retrobitsTwitter: twitter.com/retrobitstvRetro Bits earns money from Amazon and eBay Partner LinksThanks to @banjoguyollie for the use of his music!Thanks to our awesome Patrons and Channel Members for their support!!! Peter (Melair)Kevin GonzalezJon IngersollJohn DiLibertoJohn TrammellParaffinePinay Collectibles – instagram.com/pinaycollectiblesJosh KVince Valentihertz_donutJustin D. Morgan - youtube.com/@jdmcsjmp 0x0000William SullivanEric StaceyRyan BrooksJames TaylorFULLSETJim Leonard[mi.low]ALVIN L BRADFORDMark A AndrewsMartin GoodwellDon NamronPierre KressmannMitch HoffmanRayner Daniel PedersenWolfgang BehrensThomas JagerStefanJamie CopelandLeslie MarentetteMark KruegerJohn T DavisPeter Hlavička (phl)00:00 Introduction00:20 Akihabara00:54 The Situation01:50 Surugaya (Tokyo)04:39 BEEP (Tokyo)07:41 Retro Game Camp (Tokyo)09:27 Super Potato (Tokyo)12:02 Den-Den Town12:54 Super Potato (Osaka)18:49 Surugaya (Osaka)20:15 Retro TV Game Revival (Osaka)21:08 Hard-Off (Osaka)27:32 Hard-Off (Chiba)30:21 My Purchases32:08 Final Thoughts
Magnavox Odyssey2 First Look and 18 Games Reviewed! retrobits 2024-04-26 | The Odyssey2 aka Philips Videopac - a second generation home video game console that went head-to-head with the Atari 2600 and Intellivision. How does it stack up?Patreon: patreon.com/retrobitsChannel Membership: youtube.com/retrobitstv/joinShop: amazon.com/shop/retrobitsTwitter: twitter.com/retrobitstvPromotional images and videos used with permission by odyssey2.infoFairchild Channel F Video: youtube.com/@videogamesfoundationOdyssey 3000 by mattcc716 from Flickr - flickr.com/photos/mattcc716/27719659260, CC BY-SA 2.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=50116357Thanks to our awesome Patrons and Channel Members for their support!!! Peter (Melair)Kevin GonzalezJon IngersollJohn DiLibertoJohn TrammellParaffinePinay Collectibles – instagram.com/pinaycollectiblesJosh KVince Valentihertz_donutJustin D. Morgan - youtube.com/@jdmcsjmp 0x0000William SullivanEric StaceyRyan BrooksJames TaylorFULLSETJim Leonard[mi.low]ALVIN L BRADFORDMark A AndrewsMartin GoodwellDon NamronErik (goodjonx)Pierre KressmannMitch HoffmanRayner Daniel PedersenWolfgang BehrensThomas JagerStefanJamie CopelandLeslie MarentetteMark KruegerJohn T DavisPeter Hlavička (phl)00:00 Introduction01:49 History04:17 Packaging06:59 Exterior Features09:33 Main Board & Components12:58 Oops, I Bought Another One14:29 Speedway! / Spin-Out! / Crypto-Logic!16:48 Type & Tell!17:23 Invaders From Hyperspace!18:55 Monkeyshines!20:52 Alpine Skiing!21:51 Showdown in 2100 A.D.24:03 Baseball!24:15 Football!24:25 Conquest Of The World26:07 Pick Axe Pete!28:25 Acrobats!29:54 Freedom Fighters!31:09 Alien Invaders - Plus!33:14 The Quest For The Rings34:59 Electronic Table Soccer!35:48 Armored Encounter! / Sub Chase!36:47 UFO!37:46 K.C. Munchkin!40:00 Early / Later Model Comparison41:40 Conclusion
Try the best X68000 games for yourself in just a few clicks! retrobits 2024-04-05 | Emulate the Sharp X68000 with this pre-made HDD image! Games, music, graphics, plus the brand new Etarikashikoshi 2-in-1 upgrade!Patreon: patreon.com/retrobitsChannel Membership: youtube.com/retrobitstv/joinShop: amazon.com/shop/retrobitsTwitter: twitter.com/retrobitstvPart 1 - youtu.be/o2q5ngjJeTEX68000 History / MiSTer FPGA core - youtu.be/BlNY_oHtcasImporting X68000 from Japan – youtu.be/6o0oZt22WfMTesting the Imported X68000 - youtu.be/QdEwjLT2sB8HDD Image v2.10 - nfggames.com/forum2/index.php?topic=7231.0XM6 TypeG Emulator - http://retropc.net/pi/xm6/index.htmlX68000 ROMs - emulation.gametechwiki.com/index.php/Emulator_files#Sharp_X68000Etarikashikoshi - arananet.net/pedidos/product/etarikashikoshi-x68000-8mb-ram-midi-board-preorderThanks to our awesome Patrons and Channel Members for their support!!! Peter (Melair)Kevin GonzalezJon IngersollJohn DiLibertoJohn TrammellParaffinePinay Collectibles – instagram.com/pinaycollectiblesJosh KVince Valentihertz_donutJustin D. Morgan - youtube.com/@jdmcsjmp 0x0000William SullivanEric StaceyRyan BrooksJames TaylorFULLSETJim Leonard[mi.low]ALVIN L BRADFORDMark A AndrewsMartin GoodwellDon NamronErik (goodjonx)Pierre KressmannMitch HoffmanRayner Daniel PedersenWolfgang BehrensThomas JagerStefanJamie CopelandLeslie MarentetteMark KruegerJohn T DavisPeter Hlavička (phl)00:00 Introduction01:08 Daimakaimura / Ghouls n Ghosts04:20 New Pre-built HDD Image07:37 XM6 TypeG PC Emulator Setup09:27 Cotton: Fantastic Night Dreams11:41 Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers13:33 Famicom / NES Ports – Super Mario Bros.14:25 Famicom / NES Ports – Excitebike15:16 Tail Chaser17:19 Music Player19:34 Setting up to play MIDI Music (.mid) Files20:01 High Resolution Images24:56 SX Window Demonstration28:08 Macintosh Emulation28:49 The Etarikashikoshi 2-in-1 RAM/MIDI upgrade30:17 Conclusion
Phillips and JIS screws arent the same!! #retro #retrogaming #x68000 #retrocomputing retrobits 2024-03-18 | JIS Screwdriver Set - amzn.to/48XPoYQRetro Bits earns money from Amazon and eBay Partner LinksMusic: @banjoguyollie
Sharp X68000 MIDI and RAM upgrades & imported games!! retrobits 2024-03-17 | Modern cards for the X68000: Midiori & GALSPanic tested with games freshly imported (and unboxed) from Japan!Patreon: patreon.com/retrobitsChannel Membership: youtube.com/retrobitstv/joinShop: amazon.com/shop/retrobitsTwitter: twitter.com/retrobitstvJIS Screwdriver Set - amzn.to/48XPoYQRetro Bits earns money from Amazon and eBay Partner LinksPart 2 - youtu.be/bLWc6onuO1YX68000 History / MiSTer FPGA core - youtu.be/BlNY_oHtcasImporting X68000 from Japan – youtu.be/6o0oZt22WfMTesting the Imported X68000 - youtu.be/QdEwjLT2sB8Midiori - github.com/tdaede/midioriGalsPanic! - github.com/stas2k/galspanicThanks to our awesome Patrons and Channel Members for their support!!! Peter (Melair)Kevin GonzalezJon IngersollJohn DiLibertoJohn TrammellParaffinePinay Collectibles – instagram.com/pinaycollectiblesJosh KVince Valentihertz_donutJustin D. Morgan - youtube.com/@jdmcsjmp 0x0000William SullivanEric StaceyRyan BrooksJames TaylorFULLSETJim Leonard[mi.low]ALVIN L BRADFORDMark A AndrewsMartin GoodwellDon NamronErik (goodjonx)Pierre KressmannMitch HoffmanRayner Daniel PedersenWolfgang BehrensThomas JagerStefanJamie CopelandLeslie MarentetteRon MorrissetteMark KruegerJohn T DavisPeter Hlavička (phl)00:00 Introduction01:29 Midiori02:39 GALSPanic03:56 Installing the Upgrades04:14 Phillips vs JIS Screws05:03 Installing the Upgrades 209:24 Software Prices12:05 Garou Densetsu / Fatal Fury Unboxing15:25 Garou Densetsu / Fatal Fury Gameplay19:34 Overtake Unboxing23:09 Overtake Gameplay27:26 Super Hang On Unboxing29:08 Super Hang On Gameplay30:45 Conclusion
A classic Commodore 64 repair! retrobits 2024-02-26 | Let’s dive back into the bin of broken dreams and see if we can save another C64!Patreon: patreon.com/retrobitsChannel Membership: youtube.com/retrobitstv/joinShop: amazon.com/shop/retrobitsTwitter: twitter.com/retrobitstvHantek 2D72 Handheld Oscilloscope - amzn.to/3fZ52xFINNOVA 3320 Auto-Ranging Digital Multimeter - amzn.to/3JezMnJHakko FX888D Digital Soldering Station - amzn.to/2TYYrbIHakko FR301 Desoldering Tool - amzn.to/3cP8VR3Hakko-CHP-170 Micro Cutter - amzn.to/3mT3btHHakko 633 Soldering Iron Holder - amzn.to/3xiTJpjYIHUA 959D-Digital Hot Air Rework Station - amzn.to/3ioSgXbKester Leaded Solder - amzn.to/3IIJz7sSRA Rosin Paste Flux - amzn.to/3oBesE2Chip Quik No-Clean Flux - amzn.to/438tSyDWeller SM1 Solder Dispenser - amzn.to/3lFVXtCMG Superwick No Clean Desoldering Braid - amzn.to/3wmxWjl*Retro Bits earns money from Amazon and eBay Partner LinksThanks to our awesome Patrons and Channel Members for their support!!! Peter (Melair)Kevin GonzalezJon IngersollJohn DiLibertoJohn TrammellParaffineEric StaceyPinay Collectibles – instagram.com/pinaycollectiblesJosh KVince Valentihertz_donutJustin D. Morgan - youtube.com/@jdmcsjmp 0x0000William SullivanRyan BrooksJames TaylorFULLSETJim Leonard[mi.low]ALVIN L BRADFORDMark A AndrewsMartin GoodwellDon NamronErik (goodjonx)Pierre KressmannMitch HoffmanRayner Daniel PedersenWolfgang BehrensThomas JagerStefanJamie CopelandLeslie MarentetteRon MorrissetteMark Krueger
Repairing a Bin Full of Dead Commodore 64s - Live! retrobits 2024-02-19 | Join me as I attempt to diagnose and repair a pile of dead C64s, live! Your help will be appreciated :)Patreon: patreon.com/retrobitsChannel Membership: youtube.com/retrobitstv/joinShop: amazon.com/shop/retrobitsTwitter: twitter.com/retrobitstvHakko FX888D Digital Soldering Station - amzn.to/2TYYrbIHakko FR301 Desoldering Tool - amzn.to/3cP8VR3Hakko-CHP-170 Micro Cutter - amzn.to/3mT3btHHakko 633 Soldering Iron Holder - amzn.to/3xiTJpjYIHUA 959D-Digital Hot Air Rework Station - amzn.to/3ioSgXbKester Leaded Solder - amzn.to/3IIJz7sChip Quik No-Clean Flux - amzn.to/438tSyDWeller SM1 Solder Dispenser - amzn.to/3lFVXtCMG Superwick No Clean Desoldering Braid - amzn.to/3wmxWjlHantek 2D72 Handheld Oscilloscope - amzn.to/3fZ52xFINNOVA 3320 Auto-Ranging Digital Multimeter - amzn.to/3JezMnJ* Retro Bits earns money from Amazon and eBay Partner LinksThanks to our awesome Patrons and Channel Members for their support!!! Peter (Melair)Kevin GonzalezJon IngersollJohn DiLibertoJohn TrammellParaffineEric StaceyPinay Collectibles – instagram.com/pinaycollectiblesJosh KVince Valentihertz_donutJustin D. Morgan - youtube.com/@jdmcsjmp 0x0000William SullivanRyan BrooksJames TaylorFULLSETJim Leonard[mi.low]ALVIN L BRADFORDMark A AndrewsMartin GoodwellErik (goodjonx)Pierre KressmannMitch HoffmanRayner Daniel PedersenWolfgang BehrensThomas JagerStefanJamie CopelandLeslie MarentetteRon MorrissetteMark Krueger02:47 Stream Begins!
How did I break my 1581 and FIVE floppy drives?! retrobits 2024-02-11 | Let’s convert a Samsung SFD-321B PC drive for use with the Commodore Amiga & 1581 to try and fix my mistake.Patreon: patreon.com/retrobitsChannel Membership: youtube.com/retrobitstv/joinShop: amazon.com/shop/retrobitsTwitter: twitter.com/retrobitstvTim’s Retro Corner 1581 Build - youtu.be/GjRGS6ZI91ICRG on YouTube - youtube.com/@CRGMy 1581 build - youtu.be/8_3zLvWC-ZIAdditional References:http://jope.fi/drives/sfd321b-lcp3/amigasamsungsfd-321b.jpglinuxjedi.co.uk/2020/12/05/converting-a-pc-floppy-drive-to-amigaHakko FX888D Digital Soldering Station - amzn.to/2TYYrbIHakko FR301 Desoldering Tool - amzn.to/3cP8VR3Hakko-CHP-170 Micro Cutter - amzn.to/3mT3btHHakko 633 Soldering Iron Holder - amzn.to/3xiTJpjKester Leaded Solder - amzn.to/3IIJz7sChip Quik No-Clean Flux - amzn.to/438tSyDWeller SM1 Solder Dispenser - amzn.to/3lFVXtCPeak Atlas ESR+ Capacitor Tester - amzn.to/3DZkz9AINNOVA 3320 Auto-Ranging Digital Multimeter - amzn.to/3JezMnJCreality CR6-SE 3D Printer - amzn.to/30OOmkQRetro Bits earns money from Amazon and eBay Partner LinksThanks to our awesome Patrons and Channel Members for their support!!!Peter (Melair)Kevin GonzalezJon IngersollJohn DiLibertoJohn TrammellParaffineEric StaceyPinay Collectibles – instagram.com/pinaycollectiblesJosh KVince Valentihertz_donutJustin D. Morgan - youtube.com/@jdmcsjmp 0x0000William SullivanRyan BrooksJames TaylorFULLSETJim Leonard[mi.low]ALVIN L BRADFORDMark A AndrewsMartin GoodwellErik (goodjonx)Pierre KressmannMitch HoffmanRayner Daniel PedersenWolfgang BehrensThomas JagerStefanJamie CopelandLeslie MarentetteRon MorrissetteMark Krueger00:00 Introduction01:14 1581 Replicas are failing mysteriously03:04 A stack of dead PC drives: I messed up!06:00 The Samsung SFD-321B disk drive07:07 Differences between PC and Amiga/1581 floppy drives07:59 Converting the drive: Drive Select09:14 Converting the drive: Disk Change to Ready11:49 Converting the drive: Density to Disk Change13:48 In Use / NHDD Jumper14:07 Capacitors, head cleaning, lubrication, and LED removal16:55 Testing in the Amiga 120018:52 Testing in the 1581 replica21:02 Samsung fitment issues and 3d printed brackets21:50 Consider this before buying a replica board!22:43 Conclusion
I made a fully automatic C64 Stereo Jukebox with Python! retrobits 2024-01-28 | 3 ways to create a playlist of chiptunes on your Commodore 64 with the SD2IEC, Ultimate64/UII+ REST API, or disk images!Patreon: patreon.com/retrobitsChannel Membership: youtube.com/retrobitstv/joinShop: amazon.com/shop/retrobitsTwitter: twitter.com/retrobitstvStereo SID History – youtube.com/watch?v=xlWMtI0RSOsEvo64 Build – youtube.com/watch?v=usR8WtOMWJUUltimate REST API Livestream - youtube.com/watch?v=QPYBGaRYCTM&t=3058sPython Script - github.com/Armitage64/ultimate_64_jukeboxHigh Voltage Sid Collection - hvsc.c64.orgCompute’s Gazette Sid Collection - http://www.c64music.co.ukSidplay64 - sourceforge.net/p/sidplay64/wiki/HomeUltimate REST API - 1541u-documentation.readthedocs.io/en/latest/api/api_calls.htmlThanks to our awesome Patrons and Channel Members for their support!!! Peter (Melair)Kevin GonzalezJon IngersollJohn DiLibertoJohn TrammellParaffineEric StaceyPinay Collectibles – instagram.com/pinaycollectiblesJosh KVince Valentihertz_donutJustin D. Morgan - youtube.com/@jdmcsjmp 0x0000William SullivanRyan BrooksJames TaylorFULLSETJim Leonard[mi.low]ALVIN L BRADFORDMark A AndrewsMartin GoodwellErik (goodjonx)Pierre KressmannMitch HoffmanRayner Daniel PedersenWolfgang BehrensThomas JagerStefanJamie CopelandLeslie MarentetteRon Morrissette00:00 Introduction00:43 Compute’s Gazette .MUS Files and CGSC01:53 Setting up the SD2IEC03:40 Demoing the Stereo Player06:10 Testing with the 1541 Ultimate II+ Soft IEC drive07:04 Building and testing a 1581 disk image08:24 Sidplay64, .SID files, and HVSC09:59 Setting up the Kawari and UII+11:33 Why are all of our .SIDs the same length?12:24 Modified .SID files with song length13:01 Sidplay64’s different play modes15:10 REST API for Ultimate devices15:43 Python jukebox - walking the code19:07 Demoing modern stereo 2SID files26:39 Conclusion
100th Episode-a-versary - Live! retrobits 2024-01-15 | Join me in a look back at where we started, geek out on stats, talk about changes coming in 2024, plus live Q&A! I hope you like charts 😅Patreon: patreon.com/retrobitsChannel Membership: youtube.com/retrobitstv/joinShop: amazon.com/shop/retrobitsTwitter: twitter.com/retrobitstvThanks to our awesome Patrons and Channel Members for their support!!! Peter (Melair)Kevin GonzalezJon IngersollJohn DiLibertoJohn TrammellParaffineEric StaceyPinay Collectibles – instagram.com/pinaycollectiblesJosh KVince ValentiGeek With Social Skills – youtube.com/@geekwithsocialskillshertz_donutJustin D. Morgan - youtube.com/@jdmcsjmp 0x0000William SullivanRyan BrooksJames TaylorFULLSETJim Leonard[mi.low]ALVIN L BRADFORDMark A AndrewsMartin GoodwellErik (goodjonx)Pierre KressmannMitch HoffmanRayner Daniel PedersenWolfgang BehrensThomas JagerStefanJamie CopelandLeslie MarentetteEvil Plan by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Wifi at last! Ultimate64 & UII+ Firmware 3.11 explored - LIVE! retrobits 2024-01-02 | ...and it's not even the best new feature! Join me for a chat while I set up and test out the amazing new capabilities of the Ultimate line of Commodore 64 products!Channel Membership: youtube.com/retrobitstv/joinPatreon: patreon.com/retrobitsAmazon: amazon.com/shop/retrobitsTwitter: twitter.com/retrobitstvUltimate Firmware 3.11 - ultimate64.com/firmwareThanks to our awesome Patrons and Channel Members for their support!!!Peter (Melair)Kevin GonzalezJon IngersollJohn DiLibertoJohn TrammellParaffineEric StaceyPinay Collectibles – instagram.com/pinaycollectiblesJosh KVince ValentiGeek With Social Skills – youtube.com/@geekwithsocialskillshertz_donutJustin D. Morgan - youtube.com/@jdmcsjmp 0x0000William SullivanRyan BrooksJames TaylorFULLSETJim Leonard[mi.low]ALVIN L BRADFORDOddhsMark A AndrewsErik (goodjonx)Pierre KressmannMitch HoffmanRayner Daniel PedersenWolfgang BehrensThomas JagerStefanJamie CopelandLeslie Marentette02:23 Livestream Starts05:37 Firmware 3.11 Features13:33 Flashing Firmware and WiFi on the Ultimate6423:50 Enabling WiFi26:00 Assembly64 - Running software directly from the Internet!47:50 Webserver features50:58 REST API - Remote control of your C6453:07 REST API - Play a .mod file from the USB stick54:17 REST API - Upload and play a .sid file from remote machine55:45 REST API - Reboot C6455:55 REST API - Upload and launch a .prg file from remote machine57:15 REST API - Upload and launch a .crt file from remote machine1:00:13 Software IEC JiffyDOS support1:07:25 Standalone Drive Mode1:10:05 Conclusion
My bad. The Sega Master System doesn’t have FM sound. retrobits 2023-12-29 | Listen… We all make mistakes 😅 Let’s compare the SN76489 PSG to the Yamaha YM2413 OPLL.Patreon: patreon.com/retrobitsChannel Membership: youtube.com/retrobitstv/joinShop: amazon.com/shop/retrobitsTwitter: twitter.com/retrobitstvOriginal SMS Episode - youtu.be/J4kWT6rT_jMSMS FM Add-On - http://etim.net.au/smsfm/smsfm.htmlFM Sound Unit and Compatible Games List - segaretro.org/FM_Sound_UnitThanks to our awesome Patrons and Channel Members for their support!!! Peter (Melair)Kevin GonzalezJon IngersollJohn DiLibertoJohn TrammellParaffineEric StaceyPinay Collectibles – instagram.com/pinaycollectiblesJosh KVince ValentiGeek With Social Skills – youtube.com/@geekwithsocialskillshertz_donutJustin D. Morgan - youtube.com/@jdmcsjmp 0x0000William SullivanRyan BrooksJames TaylorFULLSETJim Leonard[mi.low]ALVIN L BRADFORDOddhsMark A AndrewsErik (goodjonx)Pierre KressmannMitch HoffmanRayner Daniel PedersenWolfgang BehrensThomas JagerStefanJamie CopelandLeslie Marentette00:00 Introduction00:31 Hardware Overview02:01 SN76489 Programmable Sound Generator03:38 YM2413 OPLL FM05:39 Outrun10:28 Double Dragon16:28 Rampage18:34 Shinobi20:55 Final Thoughts
👉You👈 *can* build your own cables! retrobits 2023-12-17 | Need a cable that you just can’t buy? Let’s build a custom RGB video adapter. D-Sub, SCART, Molex, IDC, and best practices.Patreon: patreon.com/retrobitsChannel Membership: youtube.com/retrobitstv/joinShop: amazon.com/shop/retrobitsTwitter: twitter.com/retrobitstvD-Sub Cheat Sheet: peigenesis.com/images/content/flashcards/d-sub-cheatsheet.pdfDIN Cheat Sheet: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:DIN_connector_pinout.svgRetroRGB Sync Info: retrorgb.com/sync.htmlHakko FX888D Digital Soldering Station - amzn.to/2TYYrbIHakko-CHP-170 Micro Cutter - amzn.to/3mT3btHHakko 633 Soldering Iron Holder - amzn.to/3xiTJpjVelleman Circuit Board Clamping Kit - amzn.to/2Z2ZdqGKester Leaded Solder - amzn.to/3IIJz7sWeller SM1 Solder Dispenser - amzn.to/3lFVXtCINNOVA 3320 Auto-Ranging Digital Multimeter - amzn.to/3JezMnJRetro Bits earns money from Amazon and eBay Partner LinksThanks to our awesome Patrons and Channel Members for their support!!! Peter (Melair)Kevin GonzalezJon IngersollJohn DiLibertoJohn TrammellParaffineEric StaceyPinay Collectibles – instagram.com/pinaycollectiblesJosh KVince ValentiGeek With Social Skills – youtube.com/@geekwithsocialskillshertz_donutJustin D. Morgan - youtube.com/@jdmcsjmp 0x0000William SullivanRyan BrooksJames TaylorFULLSETJim Leonard[mi.low]ALVIN L BRADFORDOddhsMark A AndrewsErik (goodjonx)Pierre KressmannMitch HoffmanRayner Daniel PedersenWolfgang BehrensThomas JagerStefanJamie CopelandLeslie Marentette00:00 Introduction01:19 Connector Types02:36 Creating a Pinout Diagram07:47 Required Parts08:56 Required Tools10:26 Insulation Displacement Contact11:57 Molex Crimp Terminals14:03 Solder Terminals19:07 Testing19:59 Conclusion
The best CRT for RGB? Meet the NEC MultiSync 3D! retrobits 2023-11-26 | Could this $20 swap meet find be the most versatile desktop CRT for RGB computers and game consoles? Patreon: patreon.com/retrobitsChannel Membership: youtube.com/retrobitstv/joinShop: amazon.com/shop/retrobitsTwitter: twitter.com/retrobitstvPeak Atlas ESR+ Capacitor Tester - amzn.to/3DZkz9AHakko FX888D Digital Soldering Station - amzn.to/2TYYrbIHakko FR301 Desoldering Tool - amzn.to/3cP8VR3Hakko-CHP-170 Micro Cutter - amzn.to/3mT3btHHakko 633 Soldering Iron Holder - amzn.to/3xiTJpjKester Leaded Solder - amzn.to/3IIJz7sWeller SM1 Solder Dispenser - amzn.to/3lFVXtCThanks to our awesome Patrons and Channel Members for their support!!! Peter (Melair)Kevin GonzalezJon IngersollJohn DiLibertoJohn TrammellParaffineEric StaceyPinay Collectibles – instagram.com/pinaycollectiblesJosh KMitch HoffmanVince ValentiGeek With Social Skills – youtube.com/@geekwithsocialskillshertz_donutJustin D. Morgan - youtube.com/@jdmcsjmp 0x0000William SullivanRyan BrooksJames TaylorFULLSETJim Leonard[mi.low]ALVIN L BRADFORDOddhsMark A AndrewsAllister FiendErik (goodjonx)Pierre KressmannRayner Daniel PedersenWolfgang BehrensThomas JagerStefanJamie CopelandLeslie Marentette00:00 Introduction and History01:36 Specifications02:30 First Look04:43 Cleaning05:37 Vertical Collapse07:40 Disassembly11:55 Troubleshooting Vertical Circuit16:21 Reassembly Montage16:51 New Problems17:19 Full Recap19:09 New Problems Redux19:25 Self Inflicted Issues20:15 Do Adjust the Horizontal20:58 Geometry and Color21:47 X68000 Compatibility24:16 MiSTer FPGA Compatibility25:10 Other Systems26:29 Sony PVM Comparison29:23 Conclusion*Retro Bits earns money from Amazon and eBay Partner Links
I went to a HUGE vintage computer swap meet!! retrobits 2023-11-10 | What treasures will we find? Ride along with Retro Bits on the Road as we visit the VCF East Swap Meet to buy (and sell)!Patreon: patreon.com/retrobitsChannel Membership: youtube.com/retrobitstv/joinShop: amazon.com/shop/retrobitsTwitter: twitter.com/retrobitstvThanks to our awesome Patrons and Channel Members for their support!!! Peter (Melair)Kevin GonzalezJon IngersollJohn DiLibertoJohn TrammellParaffineEric StaceyPinay Collectibles – instagram.com/pinaycollectiblesJosh KMitch HoffmanVince ValentiGeek With Social Skills – youtube.com/@geekwithsocialskillshertz_donutJustin D. Morgan - youtube.com/@jdmcsjmp 0x0000William SullivanRyan BrooksJames TaylorFULLSETJim Leonard[mi.low]ALVIN L BRADFORDOddhsMark A AndrewsAllister FiendErik (goodjonx)Pierre KressmannRayner Daniel PedersenWolfgang BehrensThomas JagerStefanJamie CopelandLeslie Marentette00:00 Introduction00:18 Prelude in a Focus01:22 Detour: Columbus Farmer’s Market02:52 Detour: The Beach03:20 An Early Morning and Setting Up04:37 The First Score of the Day05:02 Bargain Hunting08:39 My Table08:58 Bargain Hunting Part 212:05 Free Pile12:24 Bargain Hunting Part 315:36 End of the Day15:53 Recap and Review of Purchases21:04 Conclusion*Retro Bits earns money from Amazon and eBay Partner Links
Analogue Pocket - is it for You? retrobits 2023-10-27 | Nintendo Gameboy and MiSTer FPGA compared! First look, setup, and testing openFPGA!Patreon: patreon.com/retrobitsChannel Membership: youtube.com/retrobitstv/joinShop: amazon.com/shop/retrobitsTwitter: twitter.com/retrobitstvSpecial thanks to Pinay Collectibles for letting me film there and use their Gameboy library!instagram.com/pinaycollectiblesAnalogue Pocket – analogue.co/pocketPocket Updater - github.com/RetroDriven/Pocket_UpdaterPocket Sync - github.com/neil-morrison44/pocket-syncOpenFPGA Cores - openfpga-cores-inventory.github.io/analogue-pocketAmiga Vision – https://amiga.visionThanks to our awesome Patrons and Channel Members for their support!!! Peter (Melair)Kevin GonzalezJon IngersollJohn DiLibertoJohn TrammellParaffineEric StaceyPinay Collectibles – instagram.com/pinaycollectiblesJosh KMitch HoffmanVince ValentiGeek With Social Skills – youtube.com/@geekwithsocialskillshertz_donutJustin D. Morgan - youtube.com/@jdmcsjmp 0x0000William SullivanRyan BrooksJames TaylorFULLSETJim Leonard[mi.low]ALVIN L BRADFORDOddhsMark A AndrewsAllister FiendErik (goodjonx)Pierre KressmannRayner Daniel PedersenWolfgang BehrensThomas JagerStefanJamie CopelandLeslie Marentette00:00 Introduction02:34 Unboxing and Overview07:24 Initial Setup08:11 Cartridges and Controls10:45 Gameboy Comparison and Video Modes14:47 Save States, Screenshots, USB, and Gamepads16:12 openFPGA18:09 Pocket Updater19:16 Console and Arcade Cores21:42 Amiga 500 Core23:40 Pocket Sync24:34 Accessories and Nanoloop26:13 MiSTer FPGA Comparison30:21 Conclusion*Retro Bits earns money from Amazon and eBay Partner Links
The Commodore 64 is the BEST Computer. Change my mind. retrobits 2023-10-08 | Sorry Apple, Sinclair, and Atari fans but you know it's true... Patreon: patreon.com/retrobitsChannel Membership: youtube.com/retrobitstv/joinShop: amazon.com/shop/retrobitsTwitter: twitter.com/retrobitstvFactory-defective 64 video courtesy of More Fun Making It - youtube.com/@MoreFunMakingItThanks to our awesome Patrons and Channel Members for their support!!! Peter (Melair)Kevin GonzalezJon IngersollJohn DiLibertoJohn TrammellParaffineEric StaceyPinay Collectibles – instagram.com/pinaycollectiblesJosh KMitch HoffmanVince ValentiGeek With Social Skills – youtube.com/@geekwithsocialskillshertz_donutJustin D. Morgan - youtube.com/@jdmcsjmp 0x0000William SullivanRyan BrooksJames TaylorFULLSETJim Leonard[mi.low]ALVIN L BRADFORDOddhsMark A AndrewsAllister FiendErik (goodjonx)Pierre KressmannRayner Daniel PedersenWolfgang BehrensEliThomas JagerStefanJamie Copeland*Retro Bits earns money from Amazon and eBay Partner Links
Sears Tele-Games Video Arcade First Look and Restoration! retrobits 2023-09-24 | The VCS (2600) wasn’t the only Atari that came out in 1977. Get ready for more cleaning montages than you can handle!Patreon: patreon.com/retrobitsChannel Membership: youtube.com/retrobitstv/joinShop: amazon.com/shop/retrobitsTwitter: twitter.com/retrobitstvHakko FX888D Digital Soldering Station - amzn.to/2TYYrbIHakko FR301 Desoldering Tool - amzn.to/3cP8VR3Hakko-CHP-170 Micro Cutter - amzn.to/3mT3btHHakko 633 Soldering Iron Holder - amzn.to/3xiTJpjYIHUA 959D-Digital Hot Air Rework Station - amzn.to/3ioSgXbVelleman Circuit Board Clamping Kit - amzn.to/2Z2ZdqGSoldering Station with 6 Arms - amzn.to/3Be9W1EKester Leaded Solder - amzn.to/3IIJz7sSRA Rosin Paste Flux - amzn.to/3oBesE2Chip Quik No-Clean Flux - amzn.to/438tSyDWeller SM1 Solder Dispenser - amzn.to/3lFVXtCPeak Atlas ESR+ Capacitor Tester - amzn.to/3DZkz9AHantek 2D72 Handheld Oscilloscope - amzn.to/3fZ52xFINNOVA 3320 Auto-Ranging Digital Multimeter - amzn.to/3JezMnJThanks to our awesome Patrons and Channel Members for their support!!! Peter (Melair)Kevin GonzalezJon IngersollJohn DiLibertoJohn TrammellParaffineEric StaceyPinay Collectibles – instagram.com/pinaycollectiblesJosh KMitch HoffmanVince ValentiGeek With Social Skills – youtube.com/@geekwithsocialskillshertz_donutJustin D. Morgan - youtube.com/@jdmcsjmp 0x0000William SullivanRyan BrooksJames TaylorFULLSETJim Leonard[mi.low]ALVIN L BRADFORDOddhsMark A AndrewsAllister FiendErik (goodjonx)Pierre KressmannRobF228Rayner Daniel PedersenWolfgang BehrensEliThomas JagercoughsodaStefanJamie Copeland00:00 Introduction01:12 Background and History02:51 First Look05:46 Disassembly and Cleaning08:55 Case Design10:35 Mainboard Overview14:12 Service Bulletins16:00 Testing the Power Supply19:49 Controllers20:48 Cartridges21:58 Initial System Testing24:15 RF Video Quality26:04 Repair and Re-Test30:05 Before and After31:32 Video Mods32:45 Final Thoughts*Retro Bits earns money from Amazon and eBay Partner Links
I bought this Nintendo for $30 from Japan! retrobits 2023-08-27 | Amazing prices on Japanese retro consoles and games but is it worth it after shipping costs? Bonus donations and local deals too!Patreon: patreon.com/retrobitsChannel Membership: youtube.com/retrobitstv/joinShop: amazon.com/shop/retrobitsTwitter: twitter.com/retrobitstvImporting from Japan Auctions - youtu.be/jW9l2yzxK_YThis is the Famicom!! Comic - higsby.net/manga-famicom.htmlThanks to our awesome Patrons and Channel Members for their support!!! Peter (Melair)Kevin GonzalezJon IngersollJohn DiLibertoJohn TrammellParaffineEric StaceyPinay Collectibles – instagram.com/pinaycollectiblesJosh KMitch HoffmanAlex SmithVince ValentiGeek With Social Skills – youtube.com/@geekwithsocialskillshertz_donutJustin D. Morgan - youtube.com/@jdmcsjmp 0x0000William SullivanRyan BrooksJames TaylorFULLSETJim Leonard[mi.low]ALVIN L BRADFORDOddhsMark A AndrewsAllister FiendErik (goodjonx)Pierre KressmannRobF228Rayner Daniel PedersenWolfgang BehrensEliThomas JagercoughsodaStefan00:00 Introduction01:03 Unboxing02:05 Nintendo Family Computer (Famicom) Auction02:44 Famicom First Look07:50 Games Auction 109:55 Testing RF output using a VCR12:12 Supply/Demand12:55 Nintendo 64 Auction13:40 N64 First Look15:47 Games Auction 217:20 Sales Figures17:57 A/V Options18:27 Testing with Composite19:40 Shipping and Final Costs21:30 Recent Donations21:40 Nintendo DS Lite22:31 Sega Game Gear + Restoration24:00 Sony PSP25:00 TI99/4-A Attic Find Mystery27:06 IBM DOS 5.028:10 Tandon 360k Floppy Drive30:29 IBM Model M Keyboard32:03 Recent Deals32:30 Apple //c33:35 Commodore Plus/434:50 Commodore 64 & 1351 Mouse35:55 Conclusion*Retro Bits earns money from Amazon and eBay Partner Links
NTSC and PAL on the same C64?! retrobits 2023-08-11 | Meet the new FPGA-based VIC-II Kawari for the Commodore 64! History, features and capabilities reviewed.Patreon: patreon.com/retrobitsChannel Membership: youtube.com/retrobitstv/joinShop: amazon.com/shop/retrobitsTwitter: twitter.com/retrobitstvKawari Official Site - http://accentual.com/vicii-kawariKawari Store – vicii-kawari.myshopify.com/en-usKawari GitHub - github.com/randyrossi/vicii-kawariRandy’s YouTube - youtube.com/@r3rossiAdrian’s Digital Basement – youtube.com/@adriansdigitalbasementThe Retro Channel - youtube.com/@TheRetroChannelVideo clips used with permission. Thanks, Randy!Thanks to our awesome Patrons and Channel Members for their support!!! Peter (Melair)Kevin GonzalezJon IngersollJohn DiLibertoJohn TrammellParaffineEric StaceyPinay Collectibles – instagram.com/pinaycollectiblesJosh KMitch HoffmanAlex SmithVince ValentiGeek With Social Skills – youtube.com/@geekwithsocialskillshertz_donutJustin D. Morgan - youtube.com/@jdmcsjmp 0x0000William SullivanRyan BrooksJames TaylorFULLSETJim Leonard[mi.low]ALVIN L BRADFORDOddhsMark A AndrewsAllister FiendErik (goodjonx)Pierre KressmannRobF228Rayner Daniel PedersenWolfgang BehrensEliThomas JagercoughsodaStefan00:00 Introduction00:46 History of the Project08:13 Unboxing and Install11:39 Compatibility12:22 NTSC and PAL Switching15:12 Nuvie Videos (PAL)15:47 Stereo SID Player (NTSC)16:46 .SID Files (PAL)17:59 Demoscene (PAL)18:57 Games: A Pig Quest (PAL)19:55 Games: Kung Fu Master (NTSC)20:41 80-Column Text in BASIC21:24 80-Column Text in NovaTerm/StrikeTerm22:32 CRT Monitor Comparison23:51 Custom Palettes & Swapping24:32 High Res Graphics Modes25:23 Blitter25:40 Math Coprocessor 26:02 Limitations27:04 Conclusion*Retro Bits earns money from Amazon and eBay Partner Links
Alive and Kick[start]ing: eBay Amiga 1000 Revived? retrobits 2023-07-23 | This shipping-damaged Commodore Amiga deserves better. Let’s try and save it! (Part 2)Part 1 - youtu.be/YdBQtf2FEAIPatreon: patreon.com/retrobitsChannel Membership: youtube.com/retrobitstv/joinShop: amazon.com/shop/retrobitsTwitter: twitter.com/retrobitstv12% Food Grade Peroxide - amzn.to/3ri4OqJ303 UV Protectant - amzn.to/3XYXnBgAmiga Colored PLA – printedsolid.com/products/jessie-pla-1-75mm-x-1kg-beige-500A1000 Expansion Slot Cover - thingiverse.com/thing:5555707/filesA1000 NEC FD1035 Eject Button - thingiverse.com/thing:6133063Power Switch – digikey.com/en/products/detail/nkk-switches/M2012TNW01-DA/1058327Amiga Forever - amigaforever.comThanks to our awesome Patrons and Channel Members for their support!!! Peter (Melair)Kevin GonzalezJon IngersollJohn DiLibertoJohn TrammellParaffineEric StaceyPinay Collectibles – instagram.com/pinaycollectiblesJosh KMitch HoffmanAlex SmithVince ValentiGeek With Social Skills – youtube.com/@geekwithsocialskillshertz_donutJustin D. Morgan - youtube.com/@jdmcsWilliam SullivanRyan BrooksJames TaylorFULLSETJim Leonard[mi.low]ALVIN L BRADFORDOddhsMark A AndrewsAllister FiendErik (goodjonx)Pierre KressmannRobF228Rayner Daniel PedersenWolfgang BehrensEliThomas JagercoughsodaStefan00:00 Introduction00:33 Disassembly and Testing Part 204:48 Vaporbrighting07:18 ROMs and a Gotek Drive12:11 3D Printing15:23 Power Switch18:55 Vaporbrighting Part 220:38 Final Reveal21:55 Conclusion*Retro Bits earns money from Amazon and eBay Partner Links
Bruised and Broken: eBay Amiga 1000 First Look and Restoration retrobits 2023-07-16 | This shipping-damaged Commodore Amiga deserves better. Let’s try and save it!Part 2 - youtu.be/ML8LGzlJ38oPatreon: patreon.com/retrobitsChannel Membership: youtube.com/retrobitstv/joinShop: amazon.com/shop/retrobitsTwitter: twitter.com/retrobitstvThanks to our awesome Patrons and Channel Members for their support!!! Peter (Melair)Kevin GonzalezJon IngersollJohn DiLibertoJohn TrammellParaffineEric StaceyPinay Collectibles – instagram.com/pinaycollectiblesJosh KMitch HoffmanAlex SmithVince ValentiGeek With Social Skills – youtube.com/@geekwithsocialskillshertz_donutJustin D. Morgan - youtube.com/@jdmcsWilliam SullivanRyan BrooksJames TaylorFULLSETJim Leonard[mi.low]ALVIN L BRADFORDOddhsAllister FiendErik (goodjonx)Pierre KressmannRobF228Rayner Daniel PedersenWolfgang BehrensEliThomas JagercoughsodaStefan00:00 Introduction and History01:49 eBay Amiga 100002:43 First Look08:04 Disassembly11:02 Initial Testing18:15 Case Repair and Cleaning23:12 Conclusion*Retro Bits earns money from Amazon and eBay Partner Links
Commodore 64 Getting Started & Buying Guide 2023! retrobits 2023-06-29 | Patreon: patreon.com/retrobitsChannel Membership: youtube.com/retrobitstv/joinShop: amazon.com/shop/retrobitsTwitter: twitter.com/retrobitstvC64 videos from Retro Bits:youtube.com/watch?v=69JoUG8Oz8Yyoutube.com/watch?v=1bO617_p8oI (SX64 Keyboard Repair)youtube.com/watch?v=bKrCAJiG0LUyoutube.com/watch?v=EqZc1wt-SeA (How C64 Cartridges Work)youtube.com/watch?v=ByHdBD16DRg (1541 Head Failures)youtube.com/watch?v=8_3zLvWC-ZI&t=1345s (1581 Replica)youtube.com/watch?v=JsVz6XF7HCMyoutube.com/watch?v=L3JwAmPUIIwyoutube.com/watch?v=EdL0dlsbMjsyoutube.com/watch?v=6oW8ylqyyDY (JiffyDOS)youtube.com/watch?v=yM0egUSMsoEyoutube.com/watch?v=NRnDbxvxi-o youtube.com/watch?v=4NkL6LKpr8E (REU & EasyFlash Showcase)youtube.com/watch?v=LXGE7Ap88mE (C64 on MiSTer FPGA)youtube.com/watch?v=usR8WtOMWJU (Evo64 Build)youtube.com/watch?v=cq3ozn86lzc (Diagnostic Harness)Featured YouTube Channels for C64 Repair:youtube.com/@MoreFunMakingItyoutube.com/@JanBetayoutube.com/@adriansdigitalbasementProducts and Resources Mentioned in this Video:Ray Carlsen - portcommodore.com/rcarlsenElectroware - c64psu.comKeelog - keelog.com/power-supply/#c64Retro Computer Shack Cables – retrocomputershack.comA/V Breakout Options: https://idoregesz.hu/product/multimedia-breakout-commodore-c64/ github.com/svenpetersen1965/C64-A-V-Adaptor retrorewind.ca/c64-av-adapterAV2HDMI Mini – amzn.to/3pm8veyUltimate 64 - ultimate64.comVIC-II Kawari - http://accentual.com/vicii-kawari64JPX – 64hdd.com/64jpx/64jpx.htmlMouSTer - github.com/willyvmm/mouSTerEasyFlash 3 - http://skoe.de/easyflash/ef3intro/Kung-Fu Flash - github.com/KimJorgensen/KungFuFlash1541 Ultimate II+ - ultimate64.comBackbit Pro - store.backbit.io/product/backbit-proPi1541 – cbm-pi1541.firebaseapp.comSD2IEC: github.com/rkrajnc/sd2iec https://www.ncsystems.eu/en/ thefuturewas8bit.com/shop/commodore/sd2iec-range.htmlJiffyDOS - go4retro.com/products/jiffydosCSDB – https://csdb.dk/Commodore.software – https://commodore.software/TOSEC: tosecdev.org archive.org/details/Commodore_C64_TOSEC_2012_04_23Itch.io – itch.io/games/tag-commodore-64Protovision – https://www.protovision.games/WiModem - cbmstuff.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=58RAD Expansion Unit - github.com/frntc/RADVICE – vice-emu.sourceforge.ioMiSTer FPGA – github.com/MiSTer-devel/Wiki_MiSTer/wikiTheC64 – https://retrogames.biz/products/thec64/SixtyClone – tindie.com/products/bobsbits/sixtyclone-commodore-64-replica-pcbs250407 Replica – github.com/bwack/C64-250407-Replica-KiCadC64 Reloaded MK2 – https://icomp.de/shop-icomp/en/produkt-details/product/c64-reloaded-mk2.htmlICS64S – cbmstuff.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=62&product_id=85Evo64 – https://retrospective.shop/Turbo Chameleon - https://icomp.de/shop-icomp/en/produkt-details/product/Turbo_Chameleon_64.htmlPictoral Fault Guide - pictorial64.comLemon64 Forum – lemon64.com/forumEverything64 Discord – discord.gg/n6kzNR3dReddit r/c64 - reddit.com/r/c64AtariAge - forums.atariage.comThanks to our awesome Patrons and Channel Members for their support!!! Peter (Melair)Kevin GonzalezJon IngersollJohn DiLibertoJohn TrammellParaffineEric StaceyPinay Collectibles – instagram.com/pinaycollectiblesJosh KMitch HoffmanAlex SmithVince ValentiGeek With Social Skills – youtube.com/@geekwithsocialskillsWilliam SullivanRyan BrooksJames TaylorFULLSETJim Leonard[mi.low]Allister FiendErik (goodjonx)Pierre KressmannRobF228Rayner Daniel PedersenWolfgang BehrensEliThomas Jagercoughsoda00:00 Introduction01:12 What model to buy?05:46 What ISN’T a C64?07:33 How much to pay?08:12 Killer Power Supplies09:28 Replacing Capacitors10:07 Display Options16:10 NTSC vs PAL19:44 Controllers22:36 Loading Software & I/O ports23:28 Cartridges25:41 Cassette Tapes26:57 Disk Drives30:37 Double Density vs High Density31:09 Basic Disk Commands32:30 Modern Storage Devices34:33 Fastloaders36:40 Finding Software38:17 Other Accessories: WiFi Modems38:51 Other Accessories: Ram Expansions40:39 Replicas, Emulation, and Modern Recreations43:07 Help, it broke!44:53 Bonus Round: RF Shields45:25 Bonus Round: Getting help45:46 Conclusion*Retro Bits earns money from Amazon and eBay Partner Links
Lets Build a brand new MiSTer FPGA - LIVE! retrobits 2023-06-26 | Join me for a chat while I set up and configure a brand new system in a Mister Addons aluminum case! Channel Membership: youtube.com/retrobitstv/joinPatreon: patreon.com/retrobitsAmazon: amazon.com/shop/retrobitsTwitter: twitter.com/retrobitstvThanks to our awesome Patrons and Channel Members for their support!!! Peter (Melair)Kevin GonzalezJon IngersollJohn DiLibertoJohn TrammellParaffineEric StaceyPinay Collectibles – instagram.com/pinaycollectiblesJosh KMitch HoffmanAlex SmithVince ValentiGeek With Social Skills – youtube.com/@geekwithsocialskillsWilliam SullivanRyan BrooksJames TaylorFULLSETJim Leonard[mi.low]Allister FiendErik (goodjonx)Pierre KressmannRobF228Rayner Daniel PedersenWolfgang BehrensEliThomas Jagercoughsoda
Kung Fu Master – Deception, Heartbreak and Redemption retrobits 2023-06-11 | How one awful home arcade port changed my life forever.Channel Membership: youtube.com/retrobitstv/joinPatreon: patreon.com/retrobitsAmazon: amazon.com/shop/retrobitsTwitter: twitter.com/retrobitstvRad Retro Video - youtube.com/watch?v=xIvfzoVKjoQGregory Sharp Video - archive.org/details/96wwkzkp4sThanks to our awesome Patrons and Channel Members for their support!!! Peter (Melair)Kevin GonzalezJon IngersollJohn DiLibertoJohn TrammellParaffineEric StaceyPinay Collectibles – instagram.com/pinaycollectiblesJosh KMitch HoffmanAlex SmithVince ValentiWilliam SullivanRyan BrooksJames TaylorFULLSETJim Leonard[mi.low]Geek With Social Skills – youtube.com/@geekwithsocialskillsAllister FiendErik (goodjonx)Pierre KressmannRobF228Wolfgang BehrensEliThomas Jager00:00 Introduction00:42 History of Kung Fu Master02:38 Home conversions 03:18 The Toys R Us experience04:52 First boot blues06:13 Apple II gaming and a hard lesson09:07 My first Commodore 6412:52 Easter eggs14:17 Re-acquiring the game in 202314:45 Conclusion*Retro Bits earns money from Amazon and eBay Partner Links
Let’s attempt to repair a Tandy 1000 ISA Slot and XT-IDE card retrobits 2023-05-28 | Two projects for the price of none!Channel Membership: youtube.com/retrobitstv/joinPatreon: patreon.com/retrobitsAmazon: amazon.com/shop/retrobitsTwitter: twitter.com/retrobitstvTandy 1000 Repair Part 1 - youtube.com/watch?v=k5LviOeJ7goTandy 1000 Repair Part 2 - youtube.com/watch?v=yEpTt8LPJBAKaypro 4 Plus 88 Testing - youtube.com/watch?v=5HJLRSt-UQ4Lee Smith’s Workshop - youtube.com/@leesmithsworkshopHakko FX888D Digital Soldering Station - amzn.to/2TYYrbIHakko FR301 Desoldering Tool - amzn.to/3cP8VR3Hakko 633 Soldering Iron Holder - amzn.to/3xiTJpjYIHUA 959D-Digital Hot Air Rework Station - amzn.to/3ioSgXbKester Leaded Solder - amzn.to/3IIJz7sSRA Rosin Paste Flux - amzn.to/3oBesE2Chip Quik No-Clean Flux - amzn.to/438tSyDWeller SM1 Solder Dispenser - amzn.to/3lFVXtCINNOVA 3320 Auto-Ranging Digital Multimeter - amzn.to/3JezMnJMinusZeroDegrees - minuszerodegrees.net/xtide/XT-IDE%20-%20general.htmVCF XT-IDE Rev 2 - forum.vcfed.org/index.php?threads/xtide-rev2.29715Glitch Works XT-IDE - github.com/glitchwrks/xt_ideThanks to our awesome Patrons and Channel Members for their support!!! Peter (Melair)Kevin GonzalezJon IngersollJohn DiLibertoJohn TrammellParaffinePinay Collectibles – instagram.com/pinaycollectiblesJosh KMitch HoffmanAlex SmithVince ValentiWilliam SullivanEric StaceyRyan BrooksJames TaylorFULLSET[mi.low]Allister FiendErik (goodjonx)Pierre KressmannRobF228Jim LeonardRayner Daniel PedersenWolfgang BehrensEliThomas Jager00:00 Introduction01:50 Tandy 1000 Disassembly05:06 Replacing an ISA Slot09:53 Testing14:23 A broken XT-IDE card16:00 Reviewing the schematics18:43 Visual inspection20:41 Replacing SMT chips27:34 Conclusion*Retro Bits earns money from Amazon and eBay Partner Links
16-bit arcade hits on the Sega Master System that might surprise you! retrobits 2023-05-12 | Some of the best games of the 16-bit era era including Outrun, Double Dragon, Paperboy, Rampage and more! At no point will I compare the SMS to the NES. Probably…Channel Membership: youtube.com/retrobitstv/joinPatreon: patreon.com/retrobitsAmazon: amazon.com/shop/retrobitsTwitter: twitter.com/retrobitstvThanks to our awesome Patrons and Channel Members for their support!!! Peter (Melair)Kevin GonzalezJon IngersollJohn DiLibertoJohn TrammellParaffinePinay Collectibles – instagram.com/pinaycollectiblesJosh KMitch HoffmanAlex SmithVince ValentiWilliam SullivanEric StaceyRyan BrooksJames TaylorFULLSETAllister FiendErik (goodjonx)Pierre KressmannRobF228Jim LeonardRayner Daniel PedersenWolfgang BehrensEliThomas Jager00:00 Introduction00:24 Background and History03:30 Outrun06:47 Ghouls ‘n Ghosts13:02 Marble Madness14:45 Rampage16:08 Double Dragon20:07 Shinobi22:45 Paperboy24:41 Space Harrier27:23 Conclusion*Retro Bits earns money from Amazon and eBay Partner Links
RIPscrip - the online graphics format that predates the modern Web retrobits 2023-04-30 | Before home Internet was commonplace, there emerged a competing technology for displaying color graphics and text called the Remote Imaging Protocol (RIP). A look at the history of RIPscrip and how it worked.Channel Membership: youtube.com/retrobitstv/joinPatreon: patreon.com/retrobitsAmazon: amazon.com/shop/retrobitsTwitter: twitter.com/retrobitstvSpecial thanks to @RoseTintedSpectrum for lending his voice to the project!youtube.com/@RoseTintedSpectrumReferences Used - docs.google.com/document/d/1ZD7D9MlgZpG8nlQCX4P04UsdYToi_7vU2ZbHw0_Muhg/edit?usp=sharingThanks to our awesome Patrons and Channel Members for their support!!! Peter (Melair)Kevin GonzalezJon IngersollJohn DiLibertoJohn TrammellParaffinePinay Collectibles – instagram.com/pinaycollectiblesJosh KMitch HoffmanAlex SmithWolfgang BehrensVince ValentiEliWilliam SullivanEric StaceyRyan BrooksJames TaylorFULLSET[mi.low]Allister FiendErik (goodjonx)Pierre KressmannRobF228Jim LeonardRayner Daniel Pedersen00:00 Introduction00:58 Background & History03:22 Features09:44 Implementation13:30 Games, Music & Art16:44 RIPscrip 2.018:10 End of the BBS Era20:26 Conclusion*Retro Bits earns money from Amazon and eBay Partner Links
CGA on the Amiga. Wait... what?! retrobits 2023-04-07 | All Commodore Amigas can output digital RGB with intensity but did anyone ever use it? Let’s build an adapter and test it out!Channel Membership: youtube.com/retrobitstv/joinPatreon: patreon.com/retrobitsAmazon: amazon.com/shop/retrobitsTwitter: twitter.com/retrobitstvHakko FX888D Digital Soldering Station - amzn.to/2TYYrbIVelleman Circuit Board Clamping Kit - amzn.to/2Z2ZdqGWeller SM1 Solder Dispenser - amzn.to/3lFVXtCBuffered VGA Cable - http://aminet.net/package/docs/hard/ami2vgaThanks to our awesome Patrons and Channel Members for their support!!! Peter (Melair)Kevin GonzalezJon IngersollJohn DiLibertoJohn TrammellParaffinePinay Collectibles – instagram.com/pinaycollectiblesJosh KMitch HoffmanAlex SmithWolfgang BehrensVince ValentiEliWilliam SullivanEric StaceyRyan BrooksJames TaylorFULLSET[mi.low]Allister FiendErik (goodjonx)Pierre KressmannRobF228Jim LeonardRayner Daniel Pedersen00:00 Introduction00:15 Amiga Graphics02:23 CGA and Digital RGBi04:22 Building an Adapter09:41 Initial Testing and Tweaks12:40 RGBi Demonstration20:00 Boot Problems Redux20:54 ChatGPT22:28 Conclusion*Retro Bits earns money from Amazon and eBay Partner Links
eBay Game Gear - First Look and Repair retrobits 2023-03-26 | I won an untested Sega Game Gear on eBay. Did I get lucky or...?Channel Membership: youtube.com/retrobitstv/joinPatreon: patreon.com/retrobitsAmazon: amazon.com/shop/retrobitsTwitter: twitter.com/retrobitstvGamebit Screwdrivers - amzn.to/3JEsWJVHakko FX888D Digital Soldering Station - amzn.to/2TYYrbIHakko FR301 Desoldering Tool - amzn.to/3cP8VR3Hakko-CHP-170 Micro Cutter - amzn.to/3mT3btHHakko 633 Soldering Iron Holder - amzn.to/3xiTJpjYIHUA 959D-Digital Hot Air Rework Station - amzn.to/3ioSgXbVelleman Circuit Board Clamping Kit - amzn.to/2Z2ZdqGPeak Atlas ESR+ Capacitor Tester - amzn.to/3DZkz9AConsole5 - console5.com/storeThanks to our awesome Patrons and Channel Members for their support!!! Peter (Melair)Kevin GonzalezJon IngersollJohn DiLibertoJohn TrammellParaffinePinay Collectibles – instagram.com/pinaycollectiblesJosh KMitch HoffmanAlex SmithWolfgang BehrensVince ValentiEliWilliam SullivanEric StaceyRyan BrooksJames TaylorFULLSET[mi.low]Allister FiendErik (goodjonx)Pierre KressmannRobF228Jim LeonardRayner Daniel Pedersen00:00 Introduction00:55 History and Specs02:40 eBay Purchase and Unboxing05:13 Initial Inspection and First Test08:25 Disassembly10:39 Capacitors and Model Identification13:21 Cap Removal and Cleaning18:13 Cap Replacement20:51 Power and Audio Board Recap28:46 Second Test30:14 No Audio32:11 Gameplay and Conclusion*Retro Bits earns money from Amazon and eBay Partner Links
Testing out the imported X68000! retrobits 2023-03-12 | Let's put the Sharp X68000 through its paces and see how this “Amiga Killer” handles games, music, graphics, and video! Setbacks & solutions, GBS-Control & OSSC upscalers, and BlueSCSI V2.Patreon: patreon.com/retrobitsChannel Membership: youtube.com/retrobitstv/joinStore: amazon.com/shop/retrobitsTwitter: twitter.com/retrobitstvPart 1 - youtu.be/6o0oZt22WfMRetro Cables - http://retrocables.es/tienda/index.phpPinay Collectibles - instagram.com/pinaycollectiblesJoe’s Computer Museum - youtube.com/@JoesComputerMuseumBlueSCSI @ Joe’s - jcm-1.com/shopNFG Software Archive - nfggames.com/X68000/index.php/OperatingSystemsThanks to our awesome Patrons and Channel Members for their support!!! Peter (Melair)Kevin GonzalezJon IngersollJohn DiLibertoJohn TrammellParaffinePinay CollectiblesJosh KMitch HoffmanAlex SmithWolfgang BehrensVince ValentiEliWilliam SullivanEric StaceyRyan BrooksJames TaylorFULLSET[mi.low]Allister FiendErik (goodjonx)Pierre KressmannRobF228Jim LeonardRayner Daniel Pedersen00:00 Introduction00:50 A Peek Inside06:44 Export Restrictions07:20 GBS-Control09:08 First Power Up10:27 Display Woes12:50 Testing Floppy Drive and Soft Power14:24 Display Woes 2 and the OSSC18:21 Puyo Puyo19:30 Copy that Floppy!21:36 Testing the Included Word Processor23:41 SCSI Options24:33 BlueSCSI V225:09 Creating SCSI images via Emulation28:43 Game Controllers30:24 Classic Arcade Games32:11 Newer Arcade Games34:24 Converting the Mouse to a Trackball36:33 Shoot em Ups39:45 Racing and Superscaler Games41:56 Other Interesting Games44:58 Music, Graphics, and Video48:05 Conclusion*Retro Bits earns money from Amazon and eBay Partner Links
Importing an X68000 from Japan! retrobits 2023-02-24 | Bidding on the Japanese “God Computer” using Yahoo Auctions and Buyee. A first look at the legendary Sharp X68000 SUPER and unboxing a complete system like it was brand new in 1991!Channel Membership: youtube.com/retrobitstv/joinPatreon: patreon.com/retrobitsAmazon: amazon.com/shop/retrobitsTwitter: twitter.com/retrobitstvPart 2 - youtu.be/QdEwjLT2sB8Importing with Buyee Episode - youtu.be/jW9l2yzxK_YX68000 MiSTer Core Review - youtu.be/BlNY_oHtcasThanks to our awesome Patrons for their support!!! Kevin GonzalezJon IngersollJohn DiLibertoJohn TrammellParaffinePinay Collectibles - youtube.com/channel/UChsAJ5uiZ4PiTGWEgqEjAFwJosh KMitch HoffmanAlex SmithWolfgang BehrensVince ValentiPeter (Melair)William SullivanEric StaceyRyan BrooksJames TaylorFULLSETAllister FiendErik (goodjonx)Pierre KressmannRobF228Jim LeonardRayner Daniel PedersenEli00:00 Introduction00:15 Importing from Japan with Buyee03:09 X68000 Models and Specs05:27 Unboxing12:13 First Look and External Features17:52 The Keyboard22:41 The Mouse25:25 Bonus Game and Joypad28:53 Manuals30:39 Info Packet33:07 Conclusion*Retro Bits earns money from Amazon and eBay Partner Links
Samsung 170MP, the do-it-all RGB retro display. Maybe… retrobits 2023-02-11 | Is this $15 thrift store find worth repairing? A first look at this once-pricey LCD panel.Channel Membership: youtube.com/retrobitstv/joinPatreon: patreon.com/retrobitsAmazon: amazon.com/shop/retrobitsTwitter: twitter.com/retrobitstvHakko FX888D Digital Soldering Station - amzn.to/2TYYrbIHakko FR301 Desoldering Tool - amzn.to/3cP8VR3Hakko 633 Soldering Iron Holder - amzn.to/3xiTJpjHakko-CHP-170 Micro Cutter - amzn.to/3mT3btHVelleman Circuit Board Clamping Kit - amzn.to/2Z2ZdqGINNOVA 3320 Auto-Ranging Digital Multimeter - amzn.to/3JezMnJPeak Atlas ESR+ Capacitor Tester - amzn.to/3DZkz9AWeller SM1 Solder Dispenser - amzn.to/3lFVXtCCreality CR6-SE 3D Printer - amzn.to/30OOmkQThanks to our awesome Patrons for their support!!! Kevin GonzalezJon IngersollJohn DiLibertoJohn TrammellParaffineEric StaceyPinay Collectibles - youtube.com/channel/UChsAJ5uiZ4PiTGWEgqEjAFwJosh KMitch HoffmanAlex SmithWolfgang BehrensVince ValentiPeter (Melair)William SullivanRyan BrooksFULLSETAllister FiendPierre KressmannRobF228James TaylorJim LeonardRayner Daniel Pedersen00:00 Introduction02:58 Cleaning04:38 Feature Review09:18 Initial Testing12:48 Disassembly16:15 Power Regulation17:35 Capacitors28:48 Conclusion*Retro Bits earns money from Amazon and eBay Partner Links
After 3 years, *brand new* C64 keycaps are here! retrobits 2023-02-03 | The extraordinarily convoluted story of how new Commodore 64 keys came to be.Channel Membership: youtube.com/retrobitstv/joinPatreon: patreon.com/retrobitsAmazon: amazon.com/shop/retrobitsTwitter: twitter.com/retrobitstvIndiegogo Campaign – indiegogo.com/projects/keycaps-for-your-commodore-computer/x/7591153#Purchase Keycaps – cbmstuff.comCRX Presentation - youtube.com/live/41r3KGrXscs?feature=share&t=3617Thanks to our awesome Patrons for their support!!! Kevin GonzalezJon IngersollJohn DiLibertoJohn TrammellParaffineEric StaceyPinay Collectibles - youtube.com/channel/UChsAJ5uiZ4PiTGWEgqEjAFwJosh KMitch HoffmanAlex SmithWolfgang BehrensPeter (Melair)William SullivanMatthew WarrenRyan BrooksFULLSETAllister FiendJoshua C. ForestPierre KressmannRobF228James TaylorJim LeonardRayner Daniel PedersenIndiegogo keycap campaign images and video used with permission from Jim Drew.00:00 Introduction00:24 The Campaign02:11 Designing the Keycaps08:24 Setbacks and Challenges14:04 Unboxing and Install20:22 Conclusion*Retro Bits earns money from Amazon and eBay Partner Links
Pushing the limits of the C64 and 128! retrobits 2023-01-13 | High speed downloads on the Commodore 64 and 128 using period-correct hardware and software. Turbo232, REU RamDisk, bottlenecks, and benchmarks.Channel Membership: youtube.com/retrobitstv/joinPatreon: patreon.com/retrobitsAmazon: amazon.com/shop/retrobitsTwitter: twitter.com/retrobitstvThanks to our awesome Patrons for their support!!! Kevin GonzalezJon IngersollJohn DiLibertoJohn TrammellParaffineEric StaceyPinay Collectibles - youtube.com/channel/UChsAJ5uiZ4PiTGWEgqEjAFwJosh KMitch HoffmanAlex SmithPeter (Melair)William SullivanMatthew WarrenRyan BrooksFULLSETAllister FiendJoshua C. ForestPierre KressmannRobF228James Taylor00:00 Introduction00:23 Modems, the C= Userport, and RS232 speed02:26 Turbo232 and the MOS 6551 UART03:36 Test Setup04:54 Bottleneck06:12 REU and Xpander307:20 Configuring StrikeTerm08:23 C64 REU Benchmarks10:38 Configuring DesTerm12812:04 C128 REU Benchmarks13:51 Final Results and Conclusion *Retro Bits earns money from Amazon and eBay Partner Links
A Commodore 64 with… vacuum tubes? Introducing the Evo64! retrobits 2022-12-29 | A brand new, high-end audiophile-oriented C64 replica - features reviewed + build + test.Channel Membership: youtube.com/retrobitstv/joinPatreon: patreon.com/retrobitsAmazon: amazon.com/shop/retrobitsTwitter: twitter.com/retrobitstvEvo64 - evo64.comLemon64 Thread - lemon64.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=79194Facebook Group - facebook.com/groups/659384255574301aphexteknol - youtube.com/@aphexteknolThanks to our awesome Patrons for their support!!! Kevin GonzalezJon IngersollJohn TrammellParaffineEric StaceyPinay Collectibles - youtube.com/channel/UChsAJ5uiZ4PiTGWEgqEjAFwJosh KMitch HoffmanPeter (Melair)William SullivanJohn DiLibertoMatthew WarrenRyan BrooksFULLSETAllister FiendJoshua C. ForestPierre KressmannRobF228James Taylor00:00 Introduction00:48 Unboxing02:34 Project Overview and History04:16 Features - Dual SIDs and Audio Design05:50 Features - NuTube6406:29 Features - Triode6406:58 Features - ClearVideo64c and Video Design07:33 Features - Multi-ROM08:08 Features - QAPLA08:50 Features - ESD Protection09:11 Building the Evo6414:43 Configuring the Evo6419:09 Installing in a Transparent 64C Case24:19 First Power On24:52 Testing - ROMs and Cartridge Images27:56 Testing - Adjusting the Video29:20 Switching NTSC to PAL30:22 Stereo Output Options32:05 Testing - Dual SIDs with NuTube6435:30 Triode64 Requirements36:02 Costs37:07 Conclusion*Retro Bits earns money from Amazon and eBay Partner Links
Commodore 64 on MiSTer FPGA with real disk drives! retrobits 2022-12-17 | A deep dive into the features of the Commodore 64 core on the MiSTer FPGA with SNAC2IEC build and test.Channel Membership: youtube.com/retrobitstv/joinPatreon: patreon.com/retrobitsAmazon: amazon.com/shop/retrobitsTwitter: twitter.com/retrobitstvHakko FX888D Digital Soldering Station - amzn.to/2TYYrbIVelleman Circuit Board Clamping Kit - amzn.to/2Z2ZdqGWeller SM1 Solder Dispenser - amzn.to/3lFVXtCHakko-CHP-170 Micro Cutter - amzn.to/3mT3btH4 Channel Level Shifter - amzn.to/3YtOteN3.3V Voltage Regulator - amzn.to/3WkRHiOUSB 3.0 Male Socket - amzn.to/3FEO1lpMiSTer_SNAC2IEC - github.com/venice1200/MiSTer_SNAC2IECJiffyDOS - store.go4retro.com/categories/Commodore/Firmware/JiffyDOSThanks to our awesome Patrons for their support!!! Kevin GonzalezJon IngersollJohn TrammellParaffineEric StaceyPinay Collectibles - youtube.com/channel/UChsAJ5uiZ4PiTGWEgqEjAFwJosh KPeter (Melair)William SullivanJohn DiLibertoMatthew WarrenRyan BrooksFULLSETAllister FiendJoshua C. ForestPierre KressmannChris KmiecJames Taylor00:00 Introduction01:09 RGB and Video Filters03:13 Kernal ROMs and Benchmarking Dolphin DOS04:35 Custom ROMs and JiffyDOS06:22 Cartridge Support08:34 Turbo Modes13:27 Stereo SIDs15:29 Sound Expander and DigiMax18:04 Building the SNAC2IEC29:10 Testing the SNAC2IEC32:00 RS232 Modem33:21 Conclusion*Retro Bits earns money from Amazon and eBay Partner Links
Retroterm and the Turbo56k protocol: new tricks for your old C64! retrobits 2022-11-26 | A new way to stream digital audio, images, games and more to your Commodore 64!Channel Membership: youtube.com/retrobitstv/joinPatreon: patreon.com/retrobitsAmazon: amazon.com/shop/retrobitsTwitter: twitter.com/retrobitstvRetroterm Home - http://www.pastbytes.com/retrotermRetroterm GitHub - github.com/retrocomputacion/retrotermRetroBBS GitHub - github.com/retrocomputacion/retrobbsBBS List - http://www.pastbytes.com/bbslistThanks to our awesome Patrons for their support!!! Kevin GonzalezJon IngersollJohn TrammellParaffinePinay Collectibles - youtube.com/channel/UChsAJ5uiZ4PiTGWEgqEjAFwJosh KPeter (Melair)William SullivanJohn DiLibertoEric StaceyMatthew WarrenRyan BrooksAllister FiendJoshua C. ForestPierre KressmannChris KmiecRobF228James Taylor00:00 Introduction00:20 Getting Connected02:48 Image Gallery04:23 SID Streaming05:48 PCM Audio Streaming07:22 Shoutcast/Icecast Streaming09:04 Wikipedia Search09:45 NASA Picture of the Day10:41 New Feeds11:35 YouTube Streaming (sort of)13:49 Download to RAM16:18 Client Software and Hardware18:57 Ultimate II+ Setup21:01 VICE Setup22:35 Server Software23:26 Conclusion*Retro Bits earns money from Amazon and eBay Partner Links
This Commodore 1541 hides a terrible secret. retrobits 2022-11-18 | Ticking time bombs: 1541 floppy disk drives with Newtronics mechanisms. How to identify them and test for a failed read/write head!Channel Membership: youtube.com/retrobitstv/joinPatreon: patreon.com/retrobitsAmazon: amazon.com/shop/retrobitsTwitter: twitter.com/retrobitstvRetrohax 1541 Repair - retrohax.net/commodore-1541-floppy-drive-fixing-chaosHead Replacement - lemon64.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=72923Thanks to our awesome Patrons for their support!!! Kevin GonzalezJon IngersollJohn TrammellParaffinePinay Collectibles - youtube.com/channel/UChsAJ5uiZ4PiTGWEgqEjAFwJosh KPeter (Melair)William SullivanJohn DiLibertoEric StaceyMatthew WarrenRyan BrooksAllister FiendJoshua C. ForestPierre KressmannChris KmiecRobF228James Taylor00:00 Introduction00:31 Background02:04 How to Test05:16 Repair Options06:48 eBay Examples08:07 Conclusion*Retro Bits earns money from Amazon and eBay Partner Links
Is this SWP CoPower 88 working or not? Diagnosing a new fault retrobits 2022-11-11 | Maybe MS DOS *does* work on the Kaypro 4 Plus 88… How did I not notice this before?!Channel Membership: youtube.com/retrobitstv/joinPatreon: patreon.com/retrobitsAmazon: amazon.com/shop/retrobitsTwitter: twitter.com/retrobitstvHantek 2D72 Handheld Oscilloscope - amzn.to/3fZ52xFPrevious Episode: Kaypro 4 Plus 88 - Testing MS DOS - youtu.be/nroIdwecx2kJim Leonard’s Channel - youtube.com/TheOldskoolPCSWP CoPower88 Schematics - hardwarecomputerist.atariverse.com/pages/peripheral/peripheral.interface.htm#ATR8000(Thanks to MrFish on AtariAge!)Don Maslin ROM Archive - http://www.retroarchive.org/maslin/roms/index.htmlThanks to our awesome Patrons for their support!!! Kevin GonzalezJon IngersollJohn TrammellParaffinePinay Collectibles - youtube.com/channel/UChsAJ5uiZ4PiTGWEgqEjAFwJosh KPeter (Melair)William SullivanJohn DiLibertoEric StaceyMatthew WarrenRyan BrooksAllister FiendJoshua C. ForestPierre KressmannChris KmiecRobF228James Taylor00:00 Introduction00:21 The problem, revisited02:20 Removing the SWP CoPower 88 board03:55 Testing with only half of the RAM06:24 Diagnosing with a new Hantek scope09:07 Diving into the schematics11:29 Is it the 8088?14:08 Some new LS logic15:24 Grasping at straws16:19 Swapping RAM and…17:30 … the conclusion?*Retro Bits earns money from Amazon and eBay Partner Links
Thrifts and Donations 3 retrobits 2022-10-21 | Let’s go thrifting and look at some viewer donations! You can't spell ReStore without the R-E-T-R-O!Channel Membership: youtube.com/retrobitstv/joinPatreon: patreon.com/retrobitsAmazon: amazon.com/shop/retrobitsTwitter: twitter.com/retrobitstv00:00 Thrifting12:22 More Thrifting16:54 Donations - Many Project PCBs22:07 Donations - IBM PS/125:43 Donations - Commodore and Atari StuffThanks to our awesome Patrons for their support!!! Kevin GonzalezJon IngersollJohn TrammellParaffinePinay Collectibles - youtube.com/channel/UChsAJ5uiZ4PiTGWEgqEjAFwPeter (Melair)William SullivanJohn DiLibertoEric StaceyMatthew WarrenRyan BrooksAllister FiendJoshua C. ForestPierre KressmannChris KmiecRobF228*Retro Bits earns money from Amazon and eBay Partner Links
Eye of the Beholder on Commodore 64. Really. retrobits 2022-10-04 | After 16 years, the legendary PC game arrives on the C64 and 128! Let’s take a look at this highly anticipated port and the work that went into bringing it to life!Channel Membership: youtube.com/retrobitstv/joinPatreon: patreon.com/retrobitsAmazon: amazon.com/shop/retrobitsTwitter: twitter.com/retrobitstvOfficial Website - eotb64.comAndreas Larsson’s channel - youtube.com/channel/UCVWhB_u3PeFPjLJywyDTcOA00:00 Introduction01:47 Setup02:24 The Game07:56 Dual Monitor09:16 Development10:42 Gameplay Features14:08 Performance and Compatibility15:43 Inspiration17:18 ConclusionThanks to our awesome Patrons for their support!!!Kevin GonzalezJon IngersollJohn TrammellParaffinePinay Collectibles - youtube.com/channel/UChsAJ5uiZ4PiTGWEgqEjAFwPeter (Melair)William SullivanJohn DiLibertoEric StaceyMatthew WarrenRyan BrooksAllister FiendJoshua C. ForestPierre KressmannChris KmiecRobF228*Retro Bits earns money from Amazon and eBay Partner LinksFolk Round by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100357Artist: http://incompetech.com
One CRT to rule them all? Introducing the Sears Total Video System! retrobits 2022-09-06 | Let’s take a look at the features of this quirky and unusual CRT television/computer monitor from the 1985 Sears catalog!Channel Membership: youtube.com/retrobitstv/joinPatreon: patreon.com/retrobitsAmazon: amazon.com/shop/retrobitsTwitter: twitter.com/retrobitstvHakko FX888D Digital Soldering Station - amzn.to/2TYYrbIWeller SM1 Solder Dispenser - amzn.to/3lFVXtCSoldering Station with 6 Arms - amzn.to/3Be9W1E00:00 Introduction02:43 Manual and Safety Guide08:07 Functions and Features12:33 RF Test15:46 Composite Test22:25 EIAJ 8-pin Cable28:48 RGB Test32:59 ConclusionThanks to our awesome Patrons for their support!!!Kevin GonzalezJon IngersollJohn TrammellParaffinePinay Collectibles - youtube.com/channel/UChsAJ5uiZ4PiTGWEgqEjAFwPeter (Melair)William SullivanJohn DiLibertoEric StaceyAllister FiendJoshua C. ForestPierre KressmannChris KmiecRobF228*Retro Bits earns money from Amazon and eBay Partner Links
Multiple profiles on the MiSTer FPGA! retrobits 2022-08-26 | A quick tutorial how to set up multiple configs for your MiSTer then switch between them in order to use different displays and video settings, even when you can’t see the menu!Channel Membership: youtube.com/retrobitstv/joinPatreon: patreon.com/retrobitsAmazon: amazon.com/shop/retrobitsTwitter: twitter.com/retrobitstvmister-devel.github.io/MkDocs_MiSTer/advanced/ini*Retro Bits earns money from Amazon and eBay Partner Links
A new addiction: bidding in Japanese retro auctions! retrobits 2022-08-16 | How to buy retro consoles, games, and gear from Yahoo Auctions Japan using the Buyee proxy service and (maybe?) save a bunch!Channel Membership: youtube.com/retrobitstv/joinPatreon: patreon.com/retrobitsAmazon: amazon.com/shop/retrobitsTwitter: twitter.com/retrobitstvctrl-alt-rees: youtube.com/c/ctrlaltrees00:00 Introduction01:18 Shopping for a Saturn04:24 Now we need games06:02 …and a mouse?06:18 Things are getting out of hand (Roland SC-55 mkII)07:34 Shipping costs and package consolidation10:33 Unboxing20:20 Testing the Saturn26:29 Testing the SC-5530:28 Possible Downsides31:47 Adding it all up and Conclusion*Retro Bits earns money from Amazon and eBay Partner Links
