Amiga A500 First Run and Testing Some Hardware Error 42 2024-10-21 | Amiga A500 First Run and Testing Some Hardware
Workbench Camera Bracket Replacement Error 42 2023-09-11 | Replacing and altering a small plastic bracket for a GitUp GoPro style camera that I use to take snapshots of the workbench from time to time.It's been broken for a while and now I can get in the room again it seemed a good opportunity to get around to sorting it out.
More Server Abuse - Lenovo System X3100 M5 - Testing It Works Error 42 2023-08-02 | Probably the last of the large system teardowns. This was also recorded some time ago around March 2022. This system was a bit of a pain, damaged in the post, issues with a locked BIOS and very limited on RAM support. The end result, a very frustrating evening with lots of swearing!
CD30 MP3 Stereo Head Unit and Screen Change on Vauxhall Astra H Error 42 2023-07-27 | I swap out a CD30 for a CD30 MP3 and the 2 line display for the the 3 line version. I wanted to be able to get a lot more playback time for music and podcast type audio recordings without having to mess about with CD's while on the go. I could use the line in an hook up an MP3 plater or phone, but I didn't want extra devices and wires. And I also wanted something tactile to use that didn't need looking at while driving. So the stereo upgrade made the most sense and was pretty cheap to do.There were some problems I had when doing this as the first stereo/display pair I had was not a matched pair so was not usable. So a clip or two in the footage may be inconsistent. But the general process is pretty much covered.If the head unit is not paired with the original display it came with, then "Display Safe" will be shown and the display will not show any information from the stereo/radio or onboard systems. This is a security measure to prevent head units being stolen to "upgrade" an existing installation.If you are buying 2nd hand make sure to get a matched display.
Quick Look at a Lenovo D30 Workstation - Damaged in The Post Error 42 2023-07-20 | This was recorded some time towards the end of 2021. Just taking a quick look at this one as the case was slightly damaged in the post.
Server Gutting for Future Project - Fujitsu Primergy TX140 S1 Teardown Error 42 2023-07-13 | This was recorded some time in 2021 along with a few other teardowns. I'm removing all the components as I only really wanted this system for the case and the hard drive bays. I got over what's inside the system and do a few checks to make sure that it will take standard PC components for the project I want to use it for. More to follow on the project when I eventually get around to it.
Dell T20 PC Tower Teardown for Future Case Repurposing Error 42 2023-07-06 | This was recorded some time in 2021 along with a few other teardowns. I'm removing all the components as I only really wanted this system for the case. I do a bit of checking to make sure that it will take a standard MATX sized motherboard. Hopefully at some point I will get around to doing something with the now empty case :-)
Astra Side Light Lens Repair Error 42 2023-07-04 | A quick repair to rebond the clear plastic lens back to the rest of the housing. It came away when I tried to remove the unit to replace a bulb and see why it was misting up with condensation.4 Jul 2023
Projects Going Nowhere Fast Error 42 2022-11-09 | I recorded this over a year ago and I'm still nowhere near getting done a fraction of the things I'd like to. Most of which isn't even mentioned here.
Random vlog - July & August - Part 2 Error 42 2022-11-07 | Just another random selection of crap I've recorded for no good reason at all.Getting things back in place and sorting out the dodgy PSU fan. The usual bit of batch cooking. I still haven't figured out where the popping sounds came from though.
Random vlog - July & August - Part 1 Error 42 2022-10-24 | Just another random selection of crap I've recorded for no good reason at all.Random mumbling in the garden. The usual look in the fridge and freezer. PC disassembly. Desk disassembly. A missing loaf of bread. And random popping sounds that I've still not figured out the source of...This got a bit long so has been split into two parts.
pH Testing Amiga A600 Capacitor Leakage on The PCB Error 42 2022-07-07 | An experiment with pH testing across the whole of an Amiga A600 board for the affects of capacitor leakage and corrosion. This was just a bit of an experiment.I start off doing some hap hazard tests and then get a bit more methodical towards the end.
Cleaning Up Old PC Cases - PC Buildathon - Part 2 Error 42 2022-06-20 | Just a short video of some PC case cleaning. There will be some repairs along with reassembly in the next video.All of this footage was recorded some time ago.
Totally Random vlog - A Waste of 45 Minutes of Your Life Error 42 2022-06-18 | Just a random vlog of random stuff, not retro related as such. This will probably be a waste of your time, so don't blame me :-)
Another Amiga A600 Error 42 2022-05-31 | This is another Amiga A600 bought some time ago. This was sold as not working. Apparently it powers on but only show a black screen.I'll take a look inside first for any obvious problems before powering on, then see if it powers up at all and if it does to what extent.There will be a follow up to this video with some recapping work. I'll want to recap this regardless of the state of the existing caps as a precautionary/preventative maintenance measure, against possible future capacitor leakage and corrosion.
Stripping Down Old PCs - PC Buildathon - Part 1 Error 42 2022-04-03 | Stripping down some old PC's to reuse the cases. These are mainly Dell Dimensions.All of this footage was recorded some time ago.
Wham Storage Boxes - Cheap and Strong Error 42 2022-01-24 | A quick look at some pretty sturdy Wham recycled plastic storage boxes I found to be quite cheap at Halfords.
Wandering Mind Waffle 2022 Week 01-02 Error 42 2022-01-18 | Waffling on about the first couple of weeks of the year so far.Links to video footage featured: Making a Start youtu.be/pm8GsmlJVuk Let There Be Light. Two of Them youtu.be/I49sLMui8JQ Retro Computer Hardware Stash - Part 1 youtu.be/fA-qWljY6NM Retro Computer Hardware Stash - Part 2 youtu.be/fWl8cN3hFwQ Retro Computer Hardware Stash - Part 3 - Spectrum & Amiga youtu.be/AMzPIDLxJ2oAmiga A500 First Run and Testing Some Hardware youtu.be/fm8GNAx1C9k
Wandering Mind Waffle 2022 Week 00 Error 42 2022-01-04 | Just trying something out and waffling on about nothing.Links to video footage featured:Making a Start youtu.be/pm8GsmlJVukLet There Be Light. Two of Themyoutu.be/I49sLMui8JQRetro Computer Hardware Stash - Part 1youtu.be/fA-qWljY6NMRetro Computer Hardware Stash - Part 2youtu.be/fWl8cN3hFwQRetro Computer Hardware Stash - Part 3 - Spectrum & Amigayoutu.be/AMzPIDLxJ2o
Core 2 Duo and Random Hardware Tangent - Teardown and Waffle Error 42 2021-10-19 | Just a random video about nothing really :-)
Saturn Server Tower Case - Teardown and Cleanup - Part 2 Error 42 2021-10-11 | Finishing cleaning and looking through the hardware from the Saturn tower case.
Saturn Server Tower Case - Teardown and Cleanup - Part 1 Error 42 2021-07-17 | An old tower case I have had for some years that was bought second hand.I finally get around to doing a teardown and seeing what's inside it, apparently a lot of dust!
Dropkick Deliveries Inc and FU Parcels Ltd Error 42 2021-07-13 | There's nothing like receiving a nice freshly smashed parcel in the post...
eBay eWaste - The Crap That People Sell Error 42 2021-07-12 | It's worth checking certain items thoroughly before using them when they are second hand. Especially CPUs.
Laser Mini Ratchet and Hex Bit Set Review Error 42 2021-06-19 | A quick review of a really handy small ratchet that takes standard sized screwdriver hex bits.A great little tool for getting into awkward spaces that a screwdriver wouldn't otherwise fit into.Note: There are no lasers :-)
An Ordinary Kitchen Appliance... Error 42 2021-06-18 | I think it fits in nicely with the microwave and kettle.
A Weekend Down The Drain Error 42 2021-02-25 | Uncovering and sorting out a blocked drain. Exciting times :-D
YouTube Spam Bots and Hacked Accounts Error 42 2020-05-27 | Taking a look at some of the spam bots currently on YouTube.Links to other related videos on spamming/hacked accounts etc:YouTube Spam Bot Exposed: Is Bananarama Comment Spam Dangerous? Here's The Truth!youtube.com/watch?v=nNnHG5kP0HQLieutenant kiwiz & BANANA CHANNEL COMMENT BOT (SCAMMER/HACKER!!) **SCAM COMMENTS**WARNINGyoutube.com/watch?v=G-C8QGP-tFkHow my Youtube Channel got hacked for 2 weeksyoutube.com/watch?v=BJ9S6zdm6VEWanna Be Friends? No! Are Spam Bots Like Bananarama Hacking Your YouTube Account?youtube.com/watch?v=M7dM-oQLWwIYouTube Channels Are Being Hijacked...youtube.com/watch?v=O3lD3tl5JyMy channel was HACKED, then STOLEN, the SOLD, and finally RETURNED?! The craziest four days EVERyoutube.com/watch?v=oUJRhRtA68cMeghan Rienks - it's done (the last hacked channel update)youtube.com/watch?v=c6AfiomO5gQHackers Stealing YouTube Channels & Millions of Dollarsyoutube.com/watch?v=kHk6rkNFePU"Go To Channel" Option REMOVED in Apr 2020. YouTube Changes!youtube.com/watch?v=lYLsgEVVZvA
Electrical Junk Pile Error 42 2020-05-26 | This is another older video. A bunch of stuff that was dropped off by a friend a long time ago finally gets sorted out. Most of it should probably have gone in the bin...
Pentium MMX Based Windows 95 Tiny Computers PC Error 42 2020-04-30 | A look at an old Pentium MMX based Tiny PC, most likely from the late 90's.I also have a look around the Windows 95 installation on here to see what I can find. There's nothing particularly interesting on here, but it's interesting to see all the old OS software again after a very long time.This video was originally recorded around April 2019.
Toaster Teardown Error 42 2020-04-24 | After finally having had enough of the toaster jamming up I replaced it. So I decided to tear it down and take a look at how it all works (or doesn't).There's a lot to be desired with how this thing is put together. At times I was wondering if it was made from recycled razor blades, the casing certainly felt like it might have been.All in all, an interesting mechanism that's just sadly let down by one deficient part.This is another older video, probably recorded some time around the end of 2019 I think.
Amiga A600 - Looking for Red - RGB Fix - Part 8 Error 42 2020-04-18 | A surprise new problem that didn't exist the last time I turned it on. All GB and no R.I spend some time trying the obvious then things get more involved and the scope comes out to help track down the problem.
3 Minutes of Intense Disk Swapping Error 42 2020-04-08 | I finally got fed up of the chaotic state of all the floppy disks I have, so decided to give them a bit of a sort out. There's something oddly satisfying about this video :-)Most of these disks where given to me from two other people. Only a small number of disks from my old Amiga and some early PC disks still remain.This was recorder mid January 2020 on an unusually sunny day. If you look closely, you can see the sun moving across the sky in the rays that are cast onto the bench through the blinds.
Amiga A600 - Testing and Chip Removal - Part 7 Error 42 2020-04-06 | It's been a few weeks since the last video. This time I do some testing and going over various issues I've found.Also lot of waffle and the fairly smokey removal of a suspected faulty CIA chip.
Just a Waffling Update Error 42 2020-03-29 | Just a waffle about a few things:- A general where things are at.- Working from home.- The Folding@home project.- Amiga A600 series (there will be more).- Current projects and others on the long list.Take care everyone.Links to places and people of interest:Linus Tech Tips - Folding @ Home - Here's How YOU Can Help Find a Cure for COVID-19!youtube.com/watch?v=KU4qOebhkfsFolding@home - Home Pagefoldingathome.orgFolding@home - [FAQ] SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) projects and FAHfoldingforum.org/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=32463Folding@home - Server outages and limitationsfoldingforum.org/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=33193EEVblog - EEVblog #1295 - What Makes A Good Lab HEPA Air Filter?youtube.com/watch?v=bPDr0l05CPYFran Blanche - Real HEPA Filters for the Lab! Blueair Classic 605 and 280iyoutube.com/watch?v=j0bVS2iNXuA
Amiga A600 - Reconnecting - Part 6 Error 42 2020-03-04 | I put back a few of the ports and connectors that will be needed to do some testing.
Amiga A600 - Drowning Her Sorrows - Part 5 Error 42 2020-02-27 | A literally wash down of the A600 PCB with white vinegar and IPA, using the sonic toothbrush to aid cleanup.It comes up looking pretty good considering. But I do think it could do with more work in some areas.
Amiga A600 - Connectors Cleanup - Part 4 Error 42 2020-02-23 | I give a couple of the connectors a clean up as best I can. The 23 pin video port comes up quite well considering.Experimenting with the electric toothbrush for cleaning D connectors seems to have paid off.I'm a little way ahead of the videos being released, so if I don't take up suggestions it's probably because I've already done it. However, any suggestions are still welcome, as they'll be helpful for future projects and to other people watching :-)
Amiga A600 - Removing The Bad Bits - Part 3 Error 42 2020-02-13 | Removing the modulator, the rest of the ports and some incinerated resistors!I'm a little way ahead of the videos being released, so if I don't take up suggestions it's probably because I've already done it. However, any suggestions are still welcome, as they'll be helpful for future projects and to other people watching :-)
Amiga A600 - A Bit of a Clean Up - Part 2 Error 42 2020-02-07 | Just a brush down and removal of the first couple of ports from the board.I also take the keyboard apart to see how bad that is inside.I'm a little way ahead of the videos being released, so if I don't take up suggestions it's probably because I've already done it. However, any suggestions are still welcome, as they'll be helpful for future projects and to other people watching :-)
Amiga A600 - A Bit of a Mess - Part 1 Error 42 2020-02-02 | An A600 that I probably should never have bought, but I felt sorry for it :-)Who knows where this little journey will lead to, but I do finally get around to doing some repairs in the end with this one.This first part is just the initial teardown to survey the damage. Did someone say something about rust?Links to places and people of interest:GadgetUK164 - Retro Gaming Repairs & Mods YouTube Channelyoutube.com/user/GadgetUK164
25 Year Old Backups Restored to Amiga A590 - Part 2 Error 42 2019-12-30 | Having found my VBS VHS based tape backups of my old A590 installation, I've restored the backups to the A590 and proceed to see how I had my Amiga Workbench configured all that time ago.In this second part I look at the final backup that I made of my A590 hard disk. I take a look at a few more of the old programs I would have used back then, including the brilliant Directory Opus.Links to places and people of interest:Directory Opus for Windowshttps://www.gpsoft.com.au/Doug's - 10 Minute Amiga Retro Castyoutube.com/channel/UCSWXB7cc8mAtCjK8iXAJc1ASCSI2SD for your Amiga - 10 Minute Amiga Retro Cast EP 38youtube.com/watch?v=R4w5EZJkNC0
25 Year Old Backups Restored to Amiga A590 - Part 1 Error 42 2019-12-28 | Having found my VBS VHS based tape backups of my old A590 installation, I've restored the backups to the A590 and proceed to see how I had my Amiga Workbench configured all that time ago.In this first part I go over a few of the things I've done here, also mention the SCSI2SD adapter and a couple of issues I had with it and then I look at the first two of the backups that I've restored.Links to places and people of interest:Doug's - 10 Minute Amiga Retro Castyoutube.com/channel/UCSWXB7cc8mAtCjK8iXAJc1ASCSI2SD for your Amiga - 10 Minute Amiga Retro Cast EP 38youtube.com/watch?v=R4w5EZJkNC0
Amiga Video Backup System - Part 3 - File and Hard Disk Backup and Restore Error 42 2019-11-12 | Further continuing with my coverage of the Amiga VBS (Video Backup System). I go over basic file backup and recovery, to and from floppy disks and hard drives.I also start a fresh restore of my A590 from a nearly 25 year old backup, which I will be taking a look at in a later video.Links to places and people of interest:Amiga Video Backup System - Part 1 - Overview and Setupyoutu.be/yeFfn9LYlhQHugo Lyppens - Video Backup System Amigahttp://hugolyppens.com/VBS.htmlVideo Backup System - Big Book of Amiga Hardwarebigbookofamigahardware.com/bboah/product.aspx?id=776Additional VBS related articleshttp://www.verycomputer.com/2_51353c1dfb9a22c5_1.htmhttps://www.lysator.liu.se/amiga/al/guide/al104/vbs30.HTML
Iron Teardown - 2 of 2 Error 42 2019-10-24 | Pulling apart the second of a couple of irons to take a look inside and see how it all fits together.
