TI-99/4A - Powering Up and Diagnostics (Part 1) Noels Retro Lab 2026-09-24 | TI-99/4A - Powering Up and Diagnostics (Part 1)
When Projects Go REALLY Wrong Noels Retro Lab 2024-06-06 | This episode is sponsored by PCBWay pcbway.comSometimes it seems that everything goes wrong when building a project. This was one of those times! Some of it was me making bad decisions and some... well, I won't spoil it 😃Support Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/joinLinks:- BigBadBiologist channel @BigBadBench - Nano SwinSID project http://www.tolaemon.com/nss- Zadig (USB drivers) https://zadig.akeo.ie/- Device ID list ctrl-alt-rees.com/2022-07-03-eprom-device-id-list.html- Ctrl-Alt-Rees @ctrlaltrees Music tracks:Funky Stars by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/funky-stars-amstrad-cpc-true-8bit-versionMore awesome music by McKlain: mcklain.com🛠 Tools I use ➤ noelsretrolab.com/tools.htmlConnect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6JFacebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com
The Madness of Z80 I/O Noels Retro Lab 2024-01-12 | This episode is sponsored by PCBWay pcbway.com Do you know what exactly OUT (C),A does? Are you sure? Prepare for a deep dive into the madness that is Z80 I/O and some sneaky ways to get around it.Support Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/join🛠 Tools used in this video (affiliate links):Signal generator amzn.to/3O2DMMBOscilloscope amzn.to/48OnYoBPower supply amzn.to/3RYPrNAOther tools I use noelsretrolab.com/tools.htmlChapters:00:00 Intro00:26 Memory-mapped IO01:38 Dedicated IO lines02:53 OUT05:28 Measuring08:33 What about B?13:08 Amstrad CPC17:18 Alternative to OUTConnect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6JFacebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com
Adding 1MB to an 8-bit Computer! Noels Retro Lab 2023-11-10 | This episode is sponsored by PCBWay pcbway.com Today I'm taking an Amstrad CPC with 64KB of RAM and adding to it... 1 MB of RAM! How is that possible? And why would you even want to do something crazy like that? Let's find out 😃Links:Original 1MB expansion github.com/revaldinho/cpc_ram_expansion/wiki/Universal-Amstrad-CPC-RAM-CardUpdated 1MB expansion github.com/Rebobinando/CPC-1MB-RAM-ExpansionMiniWare TS80P soldering iron amzn.to/3SzhNzSMcKlain music mcklain.bandcamp.comSupport Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/joinChapters:00:00 Intro00:50 How can an 8-bit computer have more than 64KB?02:23 RAM expansion06:14 CPLD07:12 Build09:37 RAM test13:09 80s programs that use more RAM17:26 Modern OSs20:56 Cost21:19 ConclusionMusic tracks:Funky Stars by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/funky-stars-amstrad-cpc-true-8bit-versionBattro OST by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/battro-ostMore awesome music by McKlain: mcklain.com🛠 Tools I use ➤ noelsretrolab.com/tools.htmlConnect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6JFacebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com
Is this the FASTEST and CHEAPEST 8-Bit Computer Ever? Noels Retro Lab 2023-10-03 | FlexiSpot E7 standing desk: bit.ly/3EVNWJX PCBWay pcbway.comThe Agon Light claims to be the fastest and cheapest 8-bit computer in the world. Is that true? Let's have a look at it and learn about its surprising "re-writable" architecture.Links:Agon Light thebyteattic.com/p/agon.htmlAgon Light Github github.com/TheByteAttic/AgonLightTheByteAttic channel youtube.com/@thebyteatticBBC Basic port bbcbasic.co.uk/bbcbasic/z80basic.htmlBASIC benchmarck page docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bfWSR2Ngy1RPedS6j-M607eeAhsd40-nhAfswILzzS8/edit#gid=22692068Agon Console8 heber.co.uk/agon-console8Agon Console 8 Github github.com/AgonConsole8/agon-vdpAgon Light at PCBWay pcbway.com/project/shareproject/Agon_Light_abf1fa16.htmlSupport Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/joinChapters:00:00 Intro03:14 Exterior04:43 Specs05:31 BASIC and benchmark10:04 Architecture14:13 Re-writeable architecture19:23 Updating firmware20:46 Level 1: BASIC21:58 Level 2: Z8023:43 Level 3: VDP25:36 Getting one27:06 ConclusionMusic tracks:Funky Stars by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/funky-stars-amstrad-cpc-true-8bit-versionBattro OST by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/battro-ostMore awesome music by McKlain: mcklain.com🛠 Tools I use ➤ noelsretrolab.com/tools.htmlConnect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6JFacebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com
Fixing Other Peoples Bad Repairs (Again) Noels Retro Lab 2023-08-25 | This episode is sponsored by PCBWay pcbway.comFixing computers is hard enough. But fixing computers other people tried to fix and failed... that's the stuff of nightmares and this is a perfect example of that.Support Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/joinTools I used:- Bench power supply amzn.to/3PdKdh4- TOPDON thermal camera (iOS) amzn.to/45jFMa1- TOPDON thermal camera (Android) amzn.to/45BYGZm- Hantek oscilloscope amzn.to/3Ew2wYJ- Amstrad diagnostics ROM github.com/llopis/amstrad-diagnosticsChapters:00:00 Intro00:32 Power01:06 Inspection03:11 Voltages04:07 Temperature09:23 Signals14:49 Stuck test19:53 CRTC?26:11 ROM31:46 Final touchesMusic tracks:Funky Stars by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/funky-stars-amstrad-cpc-true-8bit-versionBattro OST by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/battro-ostMore awesome music by McKlain: mcklain.com🛠 Tools I use ➤ noelsretrolab.com/tools.htmlConnect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6JFacebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com#repair #retro
This 8-Bit Computer Has Two CPUs (And One Acts As A GPU!) Noels Retro Lab 2023-08-03 | The Secoinsa FM-7 is a rare Japanese-Spanish computer with an architecture like no other 8-bit computer I have seen before. Let's have a close look at it and get it up and running.Support Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/joinLinks:Secoinsa FM-7 ROM dump noelsretrolab.com/uploads/FM7SecoinsaROMs.zipCGA2SCART serdashop.com/CGA2SCART-PROFM-7 Discord server discord.gg/fk96hZkyvVSerial RS232 card pcbway.com/project/shareproject/Fujitsu_Micro_7_FM_7_Serial_Communication_Card_8ca44f83.htmlYM2203C sound card pcbway.com/project/shareproject/Fujitsu_Micro_7_FM_7_YM2203C_sound_card_fe5344a1.htmlChapters:00:00 Intro00:45 Outside02:09 Inside06:07 VRAM12:26 Monochrome video15:11 Color video18:32 Secoinsa20:18 Graphics processor commands22:54 ConclusionMusic tracks:Funky Stars by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/funky-stars-amstrad-cpc-true-8bit-versionBattro OST by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/battro-ostMore awesome music by McKlain: mcklain.com🛠 Tools I use ➤ noelsretrolab.com/tools.htmlConnect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6JFacebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com
Fixing Other Peoples Bad Repairs 🛠😃 Noels Retro Lab 2023-07-06 | Fixing a faulty computer can be quite complicated. Fixing a faulty computer that someone else attempted to fix... that's a whole other level of difficulty 😃Support Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/joinLinks:- Amstrad diagnostics ROM github.com/llopis/amstrad-diagnostics- 🛠 Tools I use ➤ noelsretrolab.com/tools.htmlChapters:00:00 Intro01:18 Initial test03:10 Keyboard05:48 Pixel test07:14 Video generation08:39 Multiplexors11:25 Signal testing13:42 Traces15:55 Extra test17:06 ROM18:50 ConclusionMusic tracks:Funky Stars by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/funky-stars-amstrad-cpc-true-8bit-versionBattro OST by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/battro-ostMore awesome music by McKlain: mcklain.comConnect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6JFacebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com#repair #amstrad #retro
Cassette Tape Data Recovery Noels Retro Lab 2023-06-15 | This episode is sponsored by PCBWay pcbway.comCassette tapes degrade over time, and eventually you may not be able to read the data stored in them. In this episode, we dive into the technical details of cassette tape data recovery: how data is encoded, what we can do to recover it, and what kind of tools we can use.Support Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/joinLinks:- SVI-CAS msx.org/forum/msx-talk/hardware/svi-cas-image-player-initial-announcement?page=0- TI99/4A tape format http://www.unige.ch/medecine/nouspikel/ti99/cassette.htm#Cassette%20tape%20format- Classic99 emulator github.com/tursilion/classic99- CS1er http://www.cs1er.com- DumpListEditor http://bugfire2009.ojaru.jp/download.htmlChapters:00:00 Intro01:36 Amplification02:22 How is data stored?07:15 TI99/4A format10:13 Emulator12:00 DumpListEditor13:28 CS1er15:50 Merging recordings17:59 GOGFIGHT19:12 ConclusionMusic tracks:Funky Stars by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/funky-stars-amstrad-cpc-true-8bit-versionBattro OST by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/battro-ostMore awesome music by McKlain: mcklain.com🛠 Tools I use ➤ noelsretrolab.com/tools.htmlConnect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6JFacebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com#cassette #retro
Surprising My Neighbor With His Childhood Computer Noels Retro Lab 2023-05-05 | To try everything Brilliant has to offer—free—for a full 30 days, visit http://brilliant.org/NoelsRetroLab . The first 200 of you will get 20% off Brilliant’s annual premium subscription.My neighbor surprised me by giving me his childhood TI99/4A and a bunch of accessories and he asked to come by the lab if I got it working. Today I get to pay him back, show him his restored computer and try to recover a game from cassette that was lost for 38 years.Support Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/joinLinks:Gaming Alexandria gamingalexandria.comTape dumping tutorial by Dustin youtube.com/watch?v=OWpTHZC53YEChapters:00:00 Intro02:59 Power supply03:56 Video cable and test06:03 Disassembly07:20 Cassette tapes09:11 Testing09:51 Data recovery14:35 Loading on the TI99/4A17:27 Putting it all together20:41 John's visitMusic tracks:Funky Stars by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/funky-stars-amstrad-cpc-true-8bit-versionBattro OST by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/battro-ostMore awesome music by McKlain: mcklain.comPlan music by Marcus Lim youtube.com/watch?v=EAS4t1IKm1A🛠 Tools I use ➤ noelsretrolab.com/tools.htmlThis video was sponsored by Brilliant.Connect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6JFacebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com
3D Printing and Retro Computers Noels Retro Lab 2023-04-07 | To try everything Brilliant has to offer—free—for a full 30 days, visit http://brilliant.org/NoelsRetroLab . The first 200 of you will get 20% off Brilliant’s annual premium subscription.3D printing is an excellent complement to retro computing. Here I share my experiences with filament and resin printers, in addition to 3D-printing services.🛠 PrintersCreality Ender 3 S1 Pro amzn.to/3nOUjd0Elegoo Mars 2 Pro amzn.to/418LWHgPCBWay 3D printing pcbway.com/rapid-prototyping/3d-printing3D Models:- Atari/SVI cartridge thingiverse.com/thing:1790785- C64 stand thingiverse.com/thing:3921140- 1084 monitor door thingiverse.com/thing:4289506- 1084 monitor hinge thingiverse.com/thing:5259735- ZX80 case thingiverse.com/thing:1880449Chapters:00:00 Intro03:00 Cartridge shell08:02 Computer stand09:51 Monitor door14:59 Key (filament)18:09 Key (resin)23:33 Materials24:21 Computer case25:58 Online printing28:38 Modeling30:46 ConclusionsThis video was sponsored by Brilliant.Support Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/joinMusic tracks:Funky Stars by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/funky-stars-amstrad-cpc-true-8bit-versionBattro OST by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/battro-ostMore awesome music by McKlain: mcklain.com🛠 Tools I use ➤ noelsretrolab.com/tools.htmlConnect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6JFacebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com#3dprinting
Video Cables For Retro Devices Noels Retro Lab 2023-03-17 | Get Surfshark VPN at https://surfshark.deals/noelsretrolab - Enter promo code NOELSRETROLAB for 83% off & 3 extra months for FREE!Making video cables is time consuming and error-prone, but sometimes you just have to do it. Let's go over how to do it while I build one I needed.Support Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/join🛠 Tools I used 🛠 (with affiliate links)Panavise Junior amzn.to/3laLxovSoldering station amzn.to/3ZSP3DmSolder amzn.to/3mP5Yb6Hakko cutter amzn.to/3yCSX76Fluke 117 multimeter amzn.to/42c3dAHChapters00:00 Why build cables03:03 Video signals07:24 Sponsor08:58 Extra signals10:03 Planning16:20 Soldering19:27 Testing connections20:27 Testing video22:14 Assembly22:46 Potential problemsMusic tracks:Funky Stars by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/funky-stars-amstrad-cpc-true-8bit-versionBattro OST by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/battro-ostMore awesome music by McKlain: mcklain.comConnect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6JFacebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com
So You Want To Make A Retro Game Noels Retro Lab 2023-02-24 | Making a retro game is not as difficult as you may think. Modern technology makes things much easier than they were in the 80s. Let's take advantage of that!Support Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/joinLinks:Sublime Z80 extension github.com/psbhlw/sublime-text-z80asm/tree/master/z80asmVisual Studio Z80 extension discord.com/channels/697529048318083206/747483976754528407/1078251550264266762Asesprite aseprite.orgArkos Tracker 2 julien-nevo.com/arkostrackerChapters:00:00 Intro00:59 Setting your goals02:13 New techniques03:03 New games for retro platforms04:05 Take advantage of new developments05:14 Choosing a target retro platform07:44 Choosing a coding platform09:31 Using modern computers to create games09:49 An ideal setup...10:24 Source code editors10:51 Building the code11:48 Running the program12:10 Choosing emulators12:23 Launching the emulator automatically13:23 Get two emulators13:57 Automating outputs with scripts15:18 Managing assets17:16 Tools to create content18:28 Graphics: Aseprite19:17 Music: Arkos Tracker 2🛠 Tools I use ➤ noelsretrolab.com/tools.htmlConnect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6JFacebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com#retrogame #gamedev
Dont Use This Electric Socket! Noels Retro Lab 2023-01-20 | This episode is sponsored by PCBWay pcbway.comUniversal sockets can be dangerous! Let's learn why exactly and how we can replace it.Links:Transformer amzn.to/3CWCuNRTechnology Connections about the US plug system youtube.com/watch?v=udNXMAflbU8Tools used:Fluke 117 multimeter amzn.to/3GYaHh9Toauto DS90 soldering station amzn.to/3XvmbzFDremel 4000 amzn.to/3ZJZHg1Support Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/joinChapters:00:00 Intro00:22 Partial insertion02:41 Earth connection06:29 Disassembly09:07 Modification12:02 TestingMusic tracks:Funky Stars by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/funky-stars-amstrad-cpc-true-8bit-versionBattro OST by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/battro-ostMore awesome music by McKlain: mcklain.com🛠 Tools I use ➤ noelsretrolab.com/tools.htmlConnect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6JFacebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com
Is This The Best Scanner For Retro Material? Noels Retro Lab 2022-12-22 | Preserving manuals, books, and magazines is a very important aspect of the hobby. Today I test the impressive CZUR ET24 PRO with retro material.Support Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/joinLinks:CZUR ET24-Pro Scanner http://shop.czur.comScanner on Amazon amzn.to/3G9rJcIRadio Shack 1986 Canadian Catalog archive.org/details/radio-shack-catalog-1986-canadaAmstrad CPC material: acpc.me/?language=eng#Apple II material: ftp://ftp.apple.asimov.net/pubChapters:00:00 Intro03:10 Flat-bed scanner03:51 CZUR scanner04:57 Flat cardstock05:35 Brochure (shiny)06:06 Spiral-bound book06:56 Lay-flat book07:38 Why do we care?09:55 Hard to open book11:05 Magazine11:31 LARGE magazine12:31 Importance of magazines13:25 Radio Shack catalog15:24 Game boxes17:47 Boards19:23 ConclusionMusic tracks:Funky Stars by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/funky-stars-amstrad-cpc-true-8bit-versionBattro OST by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/battro-ostMore awesome music by McKlain: mcklain.com🛠 Tools I use ➤ noelsretrolab.com/tools.htmlConnect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6JFacebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com#scanner #retro #magazines
How To Service A CRT Monitor Noels Retro Lab 2022-11-25 | This episode is sponsored by PCBWay pcbway.comCRT monitors can be dangerous. Let's learn how to work on them safely while fixing this monochrome Amstrad monitor.Links:Fluke High Voltage Probe amzn.to/3AG1DLsCal Test High Voltage Probe amzn.to/3i7YXzUSupport Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/joinChapters:00:00 Intro00:38 12V PSU test02:30 Opening02:51 Discharging06:36 Inspection08:27 Cleaning09:03 Replacing regulator10:38 Case11:50 Testing13:59 Future modMusic tracks:Funky Stars by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/funky-stars-amstrad-cpc-true-8bit-versionBattro OST by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/battro-ostMore awesome music by McKlain: mcklain.com🛠 Tools I use ➤ noelsretrolab.com/tools.htmlConnect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6JFacebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com#crt #repair #hvp
How To Use Foreign Retro Computers Noels Retro Lab 2022-11-10 | This episode is sponsored by PCBWay pcbway.comLet's figure out what we need to do to use any retro computer anywhere in the world.Affiliate links:3000W Voltage Transformer amzn.to/3zVK5KPFluke 117 Multimeter amzn.to/3FZVDRcOSSC Video Converter amzn.to/3Ej7KrbSupport Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/joinChapters:00:00 Intro00:46 Mains voltage06:25 Transformer11:58 AC frequency13:02 Plug shape13:46 Video signal17:07 TestingMusic tracks:Funky Stars by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/funky-stars-amstrad-cpc-true-8bit-versionBattro OST by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/battro-ostMore awesome music by McKlain: mcklain.com🛠 Tools I use ➤ noelsretrolab.com/tools.htmlConnect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6JFacebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com
Essential Tools For An Electronics Lab Noels Retro Lab 2022-09-09 | Let's set up the new electronics lab and see where you should be allocating your tool budget and where you can skimp a bit.Support Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/join🛠🛠 Hand tools 🛠🛠• Stanley screwdriver set amzn.to/3Bgg5L1• Precision screwdriver set amzn.to/3RE3q9M• Wera screwdriver set amzn.to/3TKbFTx• Schmitz pliers amzn.to/3cM0WHP• Hakko cutters amzn.to/3TINx3R• Tweezers set amzn.to/3BgJu7u🛠🛠 Multimeter 🛠🛠• CircuitSpecialists circuitspecialists.com/digital-multimeter-csi2010.html• UNI-T amzn.to/3ASK9KX• Kaiweets KM601 amzn.to/3KNjsfj• Fluke 117 amzn.to/3BfWiLG• Bside A10 amzn.to/3cJ77fP🛠🛠 Soldering 🛠🛠• ToAuto DS90 solder station amzn.to/3edDxPI• Desoldering pump amzn.to/3RzgQUE• Kester solder amzn.to/3REeQdE• United Static Control ESD mat ultrastatinc.com/Bench_options_electratherm.html🛠🛠 Oscilloscope 🛠🛠• Hantek DS5202P circuitspecialists.com/hantek-200mhz-digital-storage-oscilloscope-dso5202p.html• Hantek 2D42 handheld amzn.to/3RvGSby• Hantek 6022BE USB amzn.to/3CZpyHD🛠🛠 Desoldering 🛠🛠• ZD 915 desoldering station amzn.to/3BcXsaI• 858D hot air station amzn.to/3QqKkDm🛠🛠 Power supply 🛠🛠• Siglent SPD3303X-E amzn.to/3cRxksn• Korad PSU amzn.to/3RHx9Pn🛠🛠 Magnifying tools 🛠🛠• Light with 5X magnifying glass amzn.to/3cIthik• Magnifying glasses amzn.to/3TLNfsO• Andonstar AD249MS amzn.to/3RlfCMW• Andonstar ADSM302 amzn.to/3wTCNpuChapters:00:00 Intro00:39 Work surface02:14 Hand tools05:14 #notsponsored 05:26 Multimeters09:50 Solder station13:22 ESD mat16:49 Oscilloscopes20:19 Desoldering21:51 Bench power supply23:05 Magnifying tools25:16 Monitor and computer26:19 ConclusionMusic tracks:Funky Stars by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/funky-stars-amstrad-cpc-true-8bit-versionBattro OST by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/battro-ostMore awesome music by McKlain: mcklain.com🛠 Tools I use ➤ noelsretrolab.com/tools.htmlConnect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6JFacebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com#electronics #tools
Setting Up My Ideal Retro Space Noels Retro Lab 2022-07-29 | Get the exclusive NordVPN deal here at nordvpn.com/NoelsRetroLab. It's risk-free with NordVPN's 30-day money-back guarantee!Join me setting up the new Retro Lab space! From an early look, to painting and preparing the space, and the (close to) final retro room.Chapters:00:00 Intro00:17 First look02:21 Layout03:39 VPN05:09 Retro road trip08:14 Painting10:52 Standing desk14:10 Retro space16:42 Final lookJoin FlexiSpot Member Day during 28-31 July! Up to $100 OFF! bit.ly/3zvQAnUFlexiSpot Pro Plus Standing Desk E7bit.ly/3Benmex (US site)bit.ly/3b6A9Fh (CAN site)Get an extra $30 OFF when buy through my link bit.ly/3PTmWhSSupport Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/joinLinks:Byte Shop: byteshop.ioFlexiSpot share.flexispot.com/x/vcByG9Music tracks:Funky Stars by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/funky-stars-amstrad-cpc-true-8bit-versionBattro OST by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/battro-ostMore awesome music by McKlain: mcklain.com🛠 Tools I use ➤ noelsretrolab.com/tools.htmlConnect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6J#retro #studiotour #studio Facebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com
Can We Turn This Computer Into a Different One? Noels Retro Lab 2022-07-15 | This episode is sponsored by PCBWay pcbway.comLet's see if a simple cartridge could turn an SVI-328 into a full MSX computer. And then, let's make a replica board which can be used as a generic ROM cartridge for the SVI-328.Support Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/joinLinks:PCB design by John's Basement youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3by7evD3F51fKkyrUbH-PCdwPCWc9F8aSVI328 ROM Cartridge github.com/llopis/SVI328-ROM-CartridgeOrder from PCBWay pcbway.com/project/shareproject/SVI328_ROM_Cartridge_e1c1a644.htmlSVI to MSX Converter User Manual (Spanish) noelsretrolab.com/uploads/SVI328_MSX_Manual.pdfChapters:00:00 Intro00:33 Cartridge review01:44 MSX Basic04:42 Running MSX games09:50 PCB design14:39 Cartridge build20:14 Wrap up and future ideasMusic tracks:Funky Stars by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/funky-stars-amstrad-cpc-true-8bit-versionBattro OST by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/battro-ostMore awesome music by McKlain: mcklain.com🛠 Tools I use ➤ noelsretrolab.com/tools.htmlConnect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6JFacebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com#kicad #msx #cartridge
Always Check The Basics First - Amstrad CPC Repair Noels Retro Lab 2022-04-22 | Some repairs are epic and others... not so much. But it's really important to always do the basic checks before moving on to other things to identify easy faults as quickly as possible. Support Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/joinChapters:00:00 Intro00:57 Initial checkup02:45 Clock signals04:28 Candidates06:25 What are those signals?08:26 Conclusion and announcementMusic tracks:Funky Stars by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/funky-stars-amstrad-cpc-true-8bit-versionBattro OST by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/battro-ostMore awesome music by McKlain: mcklain.com🛠 Tools I use ➤ noelsretrolab.com/tools.htmlConnect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6JFacebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com#amstrad #z80 #retrocomputer
Oric Repair: The Impossible RAM Failure Noels Retro Lab 2022-03-18 | This episode is sponsored by PCBWay pcbway.comWhat should have been a relatively straightforward repair of an Oric Atmos, turned into a wild chase for the true source of the problem. Tests kept pointing me in one direction, but my gut told me it was something else.Support Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/joinChapters:00:00 Intro01:22 Look inside03:43 Voltages05:21 Clocks08:16 RAM09:17 Diagnostics ROM12:50 RAM circuit15:02 ULA16:08 Power18:51 Last try20:38 Testing21:13 Making sense of things23:46 ConclusionLinks:Oric diagnostics ROM oric.signal11.org.uk/html/diagrom.htmBlake's 7 defence-force.org/index.php?page=games&game=blakes7Music tracks:Funky Stars by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/funky-stars-amstrad-cpc-true-8bit-versionBattro OST by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/battro-ostMore awesome music by McKlain: mcklain.com🛠 Tools I use ➤ noelsretrolab.com/tools.htmlConnect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6JFacebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com
The Ultimate Retro Cassette Replacement? Noels Retro Lab 2022-02-25 | The SVI-CAS is a new device to play back 8-bit computer audio data files. It works on a huge variety of platforms. Is this the device for you?Support Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/joinChapters:00:00 Intro03:20 SVI05:59 MSX07:13 Peeking inside08:03 Amstrad08:43 Saving10:07 Sinclair computers12:38 Dragon13:29 Acorn computers14:44 Oric15:31 Troubleshooting16:51 Commodore computers19:38 Other computers20:16 Output wave and speed test22:58 Price and ordering24:19 ConclusionsLinks:SVI-CAS manual and ordering info http://users.tpg.com.au/romsey/SVI/SVI-CAS_Owners_Manual.pdfMusic tracks:Funky Stars by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/funky-stars-amstrad-cpc-true-8bit-versionBattro OST by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/battro-ostMore awesome music by McKlain: mcklain.com🛠 Tools I use ➤ noelsretrolab.com/tools.htmlConnect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6JFacebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com#cassette #loading #tape
How To Find a Transistor Replacement Noels Retro Lab 2022-02-11 | Sometimes you need to replace an old transistor with a modern equivalent. Let's figure out exactly what transistor we need for the clock circuit in the Amstrad CPC 464 while learning some interesting things about transistors along the way.Support Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/joinChapters:00:00 Intro01:11 Transistors04:14 Clock circuit06:54 Simple circuit09:09 Faster!14:16 Real signal16:50 Testing in board19:30 Amstrad circuit20:47 ConclusionLinks:Online simulator tinyurl.com/y6vfkjbwThe Art of Electronics 2nd Edition pearl-hifi.com/06_Lit_Archive/02_PEARL_Arch/Vol_16/Sec_51/4420_The_Art_of_Electronics.pdfMusic tracks:Funky Stars by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/funky-stars-amstrad-cpc-true-8bit-versionBattro OST by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/battro-ostMore awesome music by McKlain: mcklain.com🛠 Tools I use ➤ noelsretrolab.com/tools.htmlConnect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6JFacebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com
Building the Worlds Newest Amstrad CPC Noels Retro Lab 2022-01-21 | Let's build the world's newest Amstrad CPC with the new Amstrad CPC 464 replica board and (almost) all-new components. This new replica board was still untested so there were a few bumps along the road ironing out some bugs.Chapters:00:00 Intro01:00 Replica PCB03:29 Assembly05:48 Short!12:44 Transistors15:07 ICs16:41 Clock circuit18:33 CPU clock23:10 Input24:49 ConclusionSupport Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/joinLinks:Bob's Bits Replica Boards tindie.com/stores/bobsbitsAmstrad CPC Mainboards: https://www.cpcwiki.eu/index.php/Mainboard_Versions#janstrad playlist youtube.com/hashtag/janstradMusic tracks:Funky Stars by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/funky-stars-amstrad-cpc-true-8bit-versionBattro OST by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/battro-ostMore awesome music by McKlain: mcklain.com🛠 Tools I use ➤ noelsretrolab.com/tools.htmlConnect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6JFacebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com#amstrad #janstrad #janstrad2022
Can This Rare Cartridge Be Recovered? Noels Retro Lab 2021-12-29 | This episode is sponsored by PCBWay pcbway.comThis rare cartridge claims to convert an SVI-328 into an MSX-compatible computer... or close to it. There are two problems though: 1) The cartridge doesn't work and 2) There's no information about it on the Internet. So this is our chance to recover some early computer history, restore the device, and get as much information as we can about it for the future.Support Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/joinChapters:00:00 Intro01:52 MSX02:47 Test and teardown04:57 Approach 106:13 Approach 207:30 Approach 308:24 Approach 409:47 The real problem11:47 Comparing ROMs13:31 Reprogramming in place15:31 New EPROM17:40 Soldering problem20:06 ConclusionLinks:ROMs and docs download.file-hunter.com/Archive/SVI-328%20to%20MSX%20Converter%20by%20CCG%20(ROM%20%26%20Manual).zipFX project page http://msxfx.blogspot.comMusic tracks:Funky Stars by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/funky-stars-amstrad-cpc-true-8bit-versionBattro OST by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/battro-ostMore awesome music by McKlain: mcklain.com🛠 Tools I use ➤ noelsretrolab.com/tools.htmlConnect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6JFacebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com
Is The Cheapest Amiga Accelerator Any Good? Noels Retro Lab 2021-12-16 | Let's have a look at the Pi Storm, probably the cheapest Amiga accelerator out there. Is it ready for prime time? Can it compete with the expensive accelerators?Support Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/joinChapters:00:00 Intro00:39 Accelerators02:53 PiStorm features03:43 Installation (cheat mode)05:47 First power on07:27 Configuration12:14 WHDLoad13:57 Acceleration17:23 Incompatibilities18:56 Transfer20:18 More features21:58 Rambling24:31 Cost25:56 ConclusionLinks:PiStorm project github.com/captain-amygdala/pistormRetroWiki thread http://retrowiki.es/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=200036891Music tracks:Funky Stars by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/funky-stars-amstrad-cpc-true-8bit-versionBattro OST by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/battro-ostMore awesome music by McKlain: mcklain.com🛠 Tools I use ➤ noelsretrolab.com/tools.htmlConnect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6JFacebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com#commodore #amiga #raspberrypi
Dead KERNAL ROM? [Nibble Edition] Noels Retro Lab 2021-11-26 | This episode is sponsored by PCBWay pcbway.comLet's answer a few questions about the dead KERNAL ROM from the previous VIC-20 repair episode.Support Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/joinLinks:Retro Chip Tester Pro https://8bit-museum.de/sonstiges/hardware-projekte/hardware-projekte-chip-tester-english/EPROM adapter: github.com/SukkoPera/Open2327RomAdapterMusic tracks:Funky Stars by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/funky-stars-amstrad-cpc-true-8bit-versionBattro OST by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/battro-ostMore awesome music by McKlain: mcklain.com🛠 Tools I use ➤ noelsretrolab.com/tools.htmlConnect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6JFacebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com
A Tale of Two Spectravideos Noels Retro Lab 2021-11-18 | Today we have two SVI 328s, but they're different revisions: The original MKI, and a the cost-down version, the MKII. Let's open them up and find out what the differences are exactly.Then we'll do a full restoration and we'll compare two different ways to clean the keycaps (one of them requires no work beyond removing the keys!).Support Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/joinMusic tracks:Funky Stars by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/funky-stars-amstrad-cpc-true-8bit-versionBattro OST by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/battro-ostMore awesome music by McKlain: mcklain.com🛠 Tools I use ➤ noelsretrolab.com/tools.htmlConnect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6JFacebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com
Black Screen VIC-20 Repair (And Start Sequence Exploration) Noels Retro Lab 2021-11-04 | This episode is sponsored by PCBWay pcbway.comToday's goal is to repair a VIC-20 with a black screen. Along the way I make some incorrect assumptions that take me off track for a bit. But eventually I correct course and double-check those assumptions.Support Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/joinLinks:Sven Petersen's diagnostics harness: github.com/svenpetersen1965/VIC-20_DiagnosticsEPROM adapter: github.com/SukkoPera/Open2327RomAdapterMusic tracks:Funky Stars by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/funky-stars-amstrad-cpc-true-8bit-versionBattro OST by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/battro-ostMore awesome music by McKlain: mcklain.com🛠 Tools I use ➤ noelsretrolab.com/tools.htmlConnect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6JFacebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com
Is This The Retro Chip Tester For You? Noels Retro Lab 2021-10-21 | Let's have a look at the BackBit Chip Tester Pro. It definitely has a unique twist to it that makes it stand out. It's particularly aimed at Commodore enthusiasts, but it goes much beyond that. Which one is the ideal retro chip tester for you?Support Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/joinChapters:00:00 Intro01:47 Firmware flash02:34 DRAM06:00 Voltage test08:39 ROMs09:14 74xx logic11:05 C6416:28 Fixes18:05 Misc ICs19:50 Chip selection21:48 In-circuit testing24:53 Price and conclusionLinks:BackBit Chip Tester Pro store.backbit.io/product/chip-testerMusic tracks:Funky Stars by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/funky-stars-amstrad-cpc-true-8bit-versionBattro OST by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/battro-ostMore awesome music by McKlain: mcklain.com🛠 Tools I use ➤ noelsretrolab.com/tools.htmlConnect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6JFacebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com
This Amiga Power Supply Will Work Anywhere Noels Retro Lab 2021-10-07 | Today we gut out an original Amiga power supply and we replace it with a Meanwell one, but using the original case. Not only is it much more reliable, but it will work anywhere in the world.Support Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/joinChapters:00:00 Intro00:36 Original PSU03:01 Meanwell PSUs05:06 Modifying the case08:46 Connecting cables13:46 Testing voltages16:07 Amiga test17:22 ConclusionLinks:Mounting plate thingiverse.com/thing:4530997Music tracks:Funky Stars by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/funky-stars-amstrad-cpc-true-8bit-versionBattro OST by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/battro-ostMore awesome music by McKlain: mcklain.com🛠 Tools I use ➤ noelsretrolab.com/tools.htmlConnect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6JFacebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com
Is The Dragon a Clone of the CoCo? Noels Retro Lab 2021-09-30 | This episode is sponsored by PCBWay pcbway.comLet's settle this question once and for all: Is the Dragon computer a clone of the Tandy Color Computer? Let's have a close look at a Dragon 64 and a CoCo 2 to try and answer that question. Along the way I may end up making a composite video mod for the CoCo and what's possibly the world's worst multi-cart system for both computers.Support Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/joinChapters:00:00 Intro01:06 History03:40 External comparison05:50 Internal comparison08:44 Composite video mod10:07 Motorola reference design11:39 Software differences13:32 Dragon on CoCo14:30 Code differences16:24 Multi-platform cartridge20:54 NTSC21:38 Hardware devices23:59 ConclusionsLinks:ROM adapter github.com/SukkoPera/Open2327RomAdapterMusic tracks:Funky Stars by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/funky-stars-amstrad-cpc-true-8bit-versionBattro OST by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/battro-ostMore awesome music by McKlain: mcklain.com🛠 Tools I use ➤ noelsretrolab.com/tools.htmlConnect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6JFacebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com#septandy #septandy2021
This Dragon Lost Its Color Noels Retro Lab 2021-09-23 | This episode is sponsored by PCBWay pcbway.comThis Dragon 64 was working... but had really messed up colors. What I thought would be a quick fix adjusting a couple of potentiometers, ended up turning into a deep dive into the world of PAL color generation and discovering how the tiniest glitches can wreak havoc on the full system.Chapters:00:00 Intro00:46 Board overview03:01 Video signals05:57 LK209:25 Encoder11:18 Other tries12:42 Circuit analysis16:38 Select signal18:08 Short!22:29 Final test24:40 Dragon 32 surprise25:24 ConclusionSupport Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/joinLinks:Andonstar microscope andonstar.com/?product=adsm302-digital-microscopeMusic tracks:Funky Stars by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/funky-stars-amstrad-cpc-true-8bit-versionBattro OST by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/battro-ostMore awesome music by McKlain: mcklain.com🛠 Tools I use ➤ noelsretrolab.com/tools.htmlConnect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6JFacebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com#septandy #dragon64 #septandy2021
Battery Leak Strikes Again! Noels Retro Lab 2021-09-10 | What was lurking behind the Amiga 500 trapdoor? Our worst nightmare: A leaking Varta battery! Let's clean it up and get the RTC and RAM expansion working correctly again.Chapters:00:00 Intro00:39 Battery removal03:52 Assessing damage04:42 Testing chips06:04 CR2032 holder10:02 Charging current13:44 Recap14:32 Testing17:44 ConclusionSupport Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/joinMusic tracks:Funky Stars by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/funky-stars-amstrad-cpc-true-8bit-versionBattro OST by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/battro-ostMore awesome music by McKlain: mcklain.com🛠 Tools I use ➤ noelsretrolab.com/tools.htmlConnect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6JFacebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com#commodore #amiga #battery
Stumping Black Screen Amstrad CPC 464 Repair Noels Retro Lab 2021-09-02 | This Amstrad CPC 464 had resisted all previous attempts at being repaired. And since I like a good challenge and I have a soft spot for Amstrads, I decided to take it on. The symptoms were a black screen with no video signal at all. It turns out, multiple faulty components made this repair more challenging than usual.Chapters:00:00 Intro00:43 Visual inspection02:23 Voltages04:48 Clock signals08:24 Video signals10:32 ROM12:30 CRTC14:38 Cartridge ROM17:50 Gate Array21:06 EPROM fix23:54 ConclusionSupport Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/joinMusic tracks:Funky Stars by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/funky-stars-amstrad-cpc-true-8bit-versionBattro OST by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/battro-ostMore awesome music by McKlain: mcklain.com🛠 Tools I use ➤ noelsretrolab.com/tools.htmlConnect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6JFacebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com#amstrad #retrocomputer #repair
Can the Sun Help This Amiga 500? Noels Retro Lab 2021-08-26 | This episode is sponsored by PCBWay pcbway.comToday I'm taking a sad-looking Amiga 500 and restoring it into something much better looking and much more functional. I try both retrobrighting with sun (sunbrighting?) and with liquid hydrogen peroxide with different results. Finally, I swap out the internal floppy disk drive for a Gotek with an external OLED screen.Chapters:00:00 Intro00:48 First look02:25 Opening it up05:30 Cleaning and retrobright09:33 Gotek16:24 Sunbright results18:07 Gotek mounting22:21 Key results23:10 Comparisons24:42 ConclusionSupport Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/joinLinks:RetroRecipes on Subrighting youtube.com/watch?v=8P1OVj0IcqYIn-depth video about Retrobright youtube.com/watch?v=YPl356YKcVsGotek support model thingiverse.com/thing:2745049Flashfloppy github.com/keirf/FlashFloppyMusic tracks:Funky Stars by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/funky-stars-amstrad-cpc-true-8bit-versionBattro OST by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/battro-ostMore awesome music by McKlain: mcklain.com🛠 Tools I use ➤ noelsretrolab.com/tools.htmlConnect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6JFacebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com
How Fast Can We Load From Tape? Noels Retro Lab 2021-08-12 | If we suddenly had a perfectly-reliable cassette tape, how fast could we possibly load data from it? This is a question I started pondering a while ago. To answer it, I had to do look into how data is stored on tape and how exactly we load it. Along the way, we'll find several limits and assumptions we have to work around on our quest for the fastest-possible loading.Support Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/joinChapters:00:00 Intro00:54 Cassette audio02:05 Audio data encoding03:03 Measurements from tape05:44 TZX08:28 Loading code12:41 Arduino issues19:01 Cassette port issues21:41 Alternate port24:25 ConclusionLinks:Noel's Retro Lab web site noelsretrolab.comTZX Format http://k1.spdns.de/Develop/Projects/zasm/Info/TZX%20format.htmlTZXDuino Reloaded github.com/arananet/TzxDuino-ReloadedMaxduino Firmware github.com/rcmolina/MaxDuino_v1.67Hyperloader and CDT Scripts github.com/llopis/HyperLoaderMusic tracks:Funky Stars by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/funky-stars-amstrad-cpc-true-8bit-versionBattro OST by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/battro-ostMore awesome music by McKlain: mcklain.com🛠 Tools I use ➤ noelsretrolab.com/tools.htmlConnect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6JFacebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com
The VIC-20. Is It For You? Noels Retro Lab 2021-08-05 | The VIC-20 is a modern recreation of the original Commodore VIC-20. Is it right for you? Let's find out. You may be surprised by my take on it. I know I was! 😳Support Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/joinChapters:00:00 Intro00:45 Box02:00 Unboxing04:10 Joystick05:28 Manual07:22 VIC-20 comparison08:43 Opening it up11:08 Display options14:04 C6415:17 Benchmarks17:35 Games19:38 Input lag21:13 Advanced features24:36 ConclusionLinks:TheVIC20 Official Site https://retrogames.biz/thec64/supportVICDoom github.com/Kweepa/vicdoomTheC64/TheVIC20 modding community https://thec64community.online/BASIC benchmark results docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bfWSR2Ngy1RPedS6j-M607eeAhsd40-nhAfswILzzS8/edit#gid=22692068Purchase it:TheVIC20 (affiliate link) amzn.to/3lCUMvwTheC64 (affiliate link) amzn.to/3jjAa8UTheC64 Mini (affiliate link) amzn.to/3fBIv6LMusic tracks:Funky Stars by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/funky-stars-amstrad-cpc-true-8bit-versionBattro OST by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/battro-ostMore awesome music by McKlain: mcklain.com🛠 Tools I use ➤ noelsretrolab.com/tools.htmlConnect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6JFacebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com
The Ultimate Retro Chip Tester? Noels Retro Lab 2021-07-29 | Let's have a close look at the Retro Chip Tester Pro. With a list of hundreds of different retro chips and even the ability to read the contents of ROMs and use special adapters, is this the ultimate chip tester? Let's build one from scratch and find out (in spite of making a few mistakes along the way).Support Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/joinChapters:00:00 Intro00:39 Build04:50 Programming microcontroller09:10 Power on10:25 Basic functionality13:29 DRAM17:33 Database18:47 SRAM19:22 Logic chips20:10 LCD!22:43 ROM24:18 Cost25:07 ConclusionLinks:Retro Chip Tester Pro https://8bit-museum.de/sonstiges/hardware-projekte/hardware-projekte-chip-tester-english/Interactive BOM project github.com/openscopeproject/InteractiveHtmlBomMusic tracks:Funky Stars by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/funky-stars-amstrad-cpc-true-8bit-versionBattro OST by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/battro-ostMore awesome music by McKlain: mcklain.com🛠 Tools I use ➤ noelsretrolab.com/tools.htmlConnect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6JFacebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com
Stumped By New Fake Chips Scam Noels Retro Lab 2021-07-15 | Let's fix those last strange errors on the modern Commodore 64 replica board. They look innocent enough, but they hide something subtle and malicious. As we unravel the mystery, we'll deal with mains voltage frequencies, logic trigger levels, and fake Chinese chips again. But this time the scam seems a bit different.Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:45 CIA03:07 ToD07:04 TLL09:10 CMOS10:29 TTL vs CMOS experiment14:08 Fake chip tests17:30 Zener fix20:16 Final touches21:34 ConclusionSupport Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabMusic tracks:Funky Stars by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/funky-stars-amstrad-cpc-true-8bit-versionBattro OST by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/battro-ostMore awesome music by McKlain: mcklain.comYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/join🛠 Tools I use ➤ noelsretrolab.com/tools.htmlConnect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6JFacebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com
Fixing a Modern Commodore 64 Build Noels Retro Lab 2021-07-01 | This episode is sponsored by PCBWay pcbway.comToday I have a SixtyClone replica board of a Commodore 64 that was fully populated but it's not working. What could possibly be wrong? This should be interesting because it's not a regular repair of a computer that was previously working. Here literally anything could be wrong! Let's find out!Chapters:00:00 Intro01:08 Voltages05:52 Tantalum capacitor08:23 Video signal13:10 Diagnostics16:09 Final tests17:32 ConclusionSupport Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabLinks:SixtyClone boards tindie.com/products/bobsbits/sixtyclone-commodore-64-replica-pcbsMusic tracks:Intro music by Marcus Lim youtube.com/watch?v=EAS4t1IKm1AFunky Stars by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/funky-stars-amstrad-cpc-true-8bit-versionBattro OST by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/battro-ostMore awesome music by McKlain: mcklain.comYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/join🛠 Tools I use ➤ noelsretrolab.com/tools.htmlConnect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6JFacebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com#commodore #c64 #repair
Best VIC-20 Composite Video? Noels Retro Lab 2021-06-24 | This VIC-20 out of my collection had several problems that caused the image to look from meh to really bad. Let's have a look at it, understand what's going on, and let's try to fix it so it looks as good as possible, without making any permanent modifications to the board.Support Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabChapters:00:00 Intro00:45 Original image02:33 Board overview04:21 Adjusting trimmers06:11 Looking at the signal08:10 Multicolor mode12:21 Video circuit14:42 S-video17:50 Composite video mod19:43 Heat sinks20:33 Final tests22:16 ConclusionLinks:S video mod http://sleepingelephant.com/denial/wiki/index.php?title=S-Video_outputHigh res images http://sleepingelephant.com/ipw-web/bulletin/bb/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=6569Music tracks:Funky Stars by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/funky-stars-amstrad-cpc-true-8bit-versionBattro OST by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/battro-ostMore awesome music by McKlain: mcklain.comYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/join🛠 Tools I use ➤ noelsretrolab.com/tools.htmlConnect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6JFacebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com#vic20 #commodore
Arduino DRAM Tester Noels Retro Lab 2021-06-10 | Let's use an Arduino to test some of the most common DRAM chips we encounter in retro computers. We'll start with a home-made contraption and then try a commercial solution. Support Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabChapters:00:00 Intro00:48 How does 4164 DRAM work01:29 Testing DRAM with an Arduino02:40 Home-made tester06:07 DRAM tester build09:38 Trying out the tester16:39 Drawbacks20:24 ConclusionsLinks:Arduino DRAM Tester sample code github.com/llopis/dram-testerDRAM Tester Kit pcbgeeks.comMusic tracks:Funky Stars by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/funky-stars-amstrad-cpc-true-8bit-versionBattro OST by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/battro-ostMore awesome music by McKlain: mcklain.comYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/join🛠 Tools I use ➤ noelsretrolab.com/tools.htmlConnect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6JFacebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com#arduino #ram
Best Way to Add Audio-In to an Amstrad CPC 464? Noels Retro Lab 2021-06-03 | This episode is sponsored by PCBWay pcbway.comThere are many ways to add an audio-in jack to an Amstrad CPC 464, but what's the best way to do that? Let's dig deep into how the cassette sound data is processed and amplified and find out. Then we'll be able to load any file from an updated TZXDuino Reloaded or even any smartphone or tablet.To wrap things up, I try to answer one of the unanswered questions I had about the Amstrad: How exactly are we hearing the tape loading sound?Chapters:00:00 Intro01:09 Building a TZXDuino04:41 MAXDuino firmware06:41 Cassette sound data07:52 Best place for audio in11:04 No sound!13:48 Audio connector15:32 Remote signal18:18 Loading from iPad20:57 New audio in connection22:35 Cassette loading sound27:46 ConclusionSupport Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/join🛠 Tools I use ➤ noelsretrolab.com/tools.htmlLinks:TZXDuino Reloaded github.com/arananet/TzxDuino-ReloadedMAXDuino github.com/rcmolina/MaxDuino_v1.67CPCWiki thread about audio https://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/what-causes-the-tape-data-to-be-heard-on-the-speaker-on-the-cpc-464/Music tracks:Funky Stars by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/funky-stars-amstrad-cpc-true-8bit-versionBattro OST by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/battro-ostMore awesome music by McKlain: mcklain.comConnect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6JFacebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com#arduino #amstrad #amplifier
Best CGA to HDMI Conversion with a Raspberry Pi? Noels Retro Lab 2021-05-27 | RGB to HDMI is a really great solution to be able to use a modern LCD on the Amstrad PPC with the CGA video. A lot of you had some really great questions and suggestions last time, so I'm tackling them here. There's some great stuff, from lag measurement to composite video artifacts and lots more!Support Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabChapters:00:00 Intro00:34 External monitor02:45 Startup time05:07 HDMI cable07:45 Input lag12:15 Visible artifacts13:19 Original LCD look14:42 Composite CGA16:31 Temperature18:23 Emulation19:14 Buying one19:49 ConclusionLinks:RGB to HDMI project github.com/hoglet67/RGBtoHDMI/wikictrl-alt-rees channel youtube.com/c/ctrlaltreesMusic tracks:Funky Stars by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/funky-stars-amstrad-cpc-true-8bit-versionBattro OST by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/battro-ostMore awesome music by McKlain: mcklain.comYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/join🛠 Tools I use ➤ noelsretrolab.com/tools.htmlConnect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6JFacebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com#rgbtohdmi #cga #amstradppc
Garbled Screen! Amstrad CPC 464 Video Failure Noels Retro Lab 2021-05-13 | I was sure this kind of garbled screen was caused by a faulty CRT controller. It turns out, I was totally wrong! Along the way we take a good look at how video is generated in the Amstrad CPC and what some of the most common RAM failure patterns are.Support Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabChapters:00:00 Intro01:07 First check01:47 Power issues04:38 Video generation07:01 Gate Array10:47 ROM12:44 Charred surprise14:07 Z8015:12 RAM18:47 Why?22:38 Luminance and sync26:24 ConclusionLinks:Commented ROM disassembly https://cpctech.cpcwiki.de/docs/os.asmAmstrad Diagnostics ROM github.com/llopis/amstradcpc-rom-checkMusic tracks:Funky Stars by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/funky-stars-amstrad-cpc-true-8bit-versionBattro OST by McKlain mcklain.bandcamp.com/track/battro-ostMore awesome music by McKlain: mcklain.comYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/join🛠 Tools I use ➤ noelsretrolab.com/tools.htmlConnect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6JFacebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com#amstrad #retro #repair
Painting a Commodore 64 Case (Disgusting C64 Part 3) Noels Retro Lab 2021-05-06 | It's time to paint that disgusting case that we weren't able to restore properly just with elbow grease and retrobrighting. Rather than trying to match the original breadbin case tones, I'm just picking a bright, loud color and going for it. I'll cover choice of paints, technique, and how it turned out, as well as the restoration of a few more odds and ends.Support Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabChapters:00:00 Intro00:51 Prep work02:42 Colors04:16 Painting08:02 Rusted metal10:56 Restoring the manual12:16 Putting case back together14:47 Badges16:03 Final result17:00 Testing18:07 ConclusionLinks:RMC case-painting episode: youtube.com/watch?v=OKDMZCEeBd4&t=138sC64 replacement badges: etsy.com/listing/797301643/commodore-c64-label-aufkleber-stickerMore awesome music by McKlain: mcklain.comYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/join🛠 Tools I use ➤ noelsretrolab.com/tools.htmlConnect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6JFacebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com#commodore #c64 #restoration
Replacing a Laptop LCD With a Raspberry Pi Zero (Part 2) Noels Retro Lab 2021-04-29 | This episode is sponsored by PCBWay pcbway.comLet's use a Raspberry Pi Zero and the RGB to HDMI project to convert a CGA signal into something a modern LCD can understand. This is the third option to replace the horrible LCD on the Amstrad PPC with a modern one. And of course, we need to figure out how to fit everything back inside the case. I'm really pleased with the final result!Support Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabChapters:00:00 Intro00:22 Recap01:14 Revisiting GBS820002:12 RGB to HDMI04:01 Building the RGBtoHDMI06:58 Programming the CPLD08:37 Connecting to CGA signal09:29 Testing it with the Amstrad12:02 RGBtoHDMI cost breakdown13:22 Fitting everything inside the case19:30 Missing colors!22:13 Single-button control23:36 Final test24:42 ConclusionsLinks:RGBtoHDMI project page github.com/hoglet67/RGBtoHDMIQuestions thread stardot.org.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=14430More awesome music by McKlain: mcklain.comYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/join🛠 Tools I use ➤ noelsretrolab.com/tools.htmlConnect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6JFacebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com#amstrad #lcd #cga
Disgusting Commodore 64 Repair (Part 2) Noels Retro Lab 2021-04-22 | Remember that disgusting C64 I got a few weeks ago? We got the outside more or less under control, so now we can focus on making it work. I thought it was going to be relatively straightforward given the good state of the board, but there were a few surprises along the way (some good, some bad).Next time we'll come back for Part 3, fix up the case, and put it all back together.Support Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabChapters:00:00 Intro00:25 Cartridge tracks03:57 Sockets05:38 First power up08:42 All chips back in10:53 CIA trouble13:33 More CIA trouble!17:02 Restoring edge connector19:05 SID19:43 Screen corruption24:26 SID tests26:22 ConclusionMore awesome music by McKlain: mcklain.comYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/join🛠 Tools I use ➤ noelsretrolab.com/tools.htmlConnect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6JFacebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com#commodore #c64 #repair
Tape Deck Tune Up on Amstrad CPC 464 Noels Retro Lab 2021-04-15 | This episode is sponsored by PCBWay pcbway.comSupport Noel's Retro Lab on Patreon: patreon.com/NoelsRetroLabLet's go through a full tape deck tune up for the Amstrad CPC 464. A lot of this should apply to other computers (ZX Spectrum +2) and even standalone tape decks. We'll clean it, check the belts, check the azimuth, replace the counter reset button, and fix up the pause button. Also, since they come integrated in the 464, I'll also service the main switch and the volume wheel.Chapters:00:00 Intro00:45 Power switch 03:26 Volume wheel04:33 Tape deck checkup08:58 Tests13:34 Azimuth adjustment15:16 Counter reset button16:58 Pause button fix20:54 Reassembling23:09 Final test25:23 ConclusionLinks:Azimut Locator program cpc-power.com/index.php?page=detail&num=6091Pin straightener tool amazon.co.uk/Spiratronics-TH2-013-IC-Straightener-Tool/dp/B0093Z7JH0Reset button model thingiverse.com/thing:3340706More awesome music by McKlain: mcklain.comYou can also support Noel's Retro Lab on YouTube by joining this channel:youtube.com/channel/UC2-SP1bYi3ueKlVU7I75wFw/join🛠 Tools I use ➤ noelsretrolab.com/tools.htmlConnect with Noel's Retro Lab:Discord ➤ discord.gg/ETcCh6JFacebook ➤ facebook.com/NoelsRetroLabTwitter ➤ twitter.com/NoelsRetroLabInstagram ➤ instagram.com/NoelsRetroLabMailing list ➤ noelsretrolab.com#amstrad #tapedeck #retrocomputers
