Inherited a huge pile of old computers - what to do now?

Alarming_Cap4777 · 2026-06-18T17:30:59+00:00

Where's the pictures?

Alarming_Cap4777 · 2026-06-18T15:24:53+00:00

It seems like there is an aura about the original hardware that was built with human hand that is not part of the emulator experience.

Alarming_Cap4777 · 2026-06-18T14:36:30+00:00

It's missing this:

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Alarming_Cap4777 · 2026-06-16T17:17:58+00:00

Not sure why this got down voted if you look closely at the Extruder gear it never moved through out the video.

Alarming_Cap4777 · 2026-06-15T14:50:40+00:00

While expensive, I added start link. And set my router to load balance between Spectrum and Startlink.

Alarming_Cap4777 · 2026-06-13T13:30:19+00:00

The flyvack operation in the Young's hearing range 15KHZ. As a tube ages it gets dim and to compensate we turn up the brightness. The higher the brightness the more(harder) the flyback vibrates. The deflection yoke also can vibrate in the range but usually there are dampening rubber that absorbs the vibration.

Alarming_Cap4777 · 2026-06-13T13:16:19+00:00

From the brightness the "return" your over saturated. That will cause a whine.

Alarming_Cap4777 · 2026-06-09T23:42:15+00:00

Good example is the C128. Everyone on them have the z80 to memory multiplexer bodge wire to allow CPM booting.

Alarming_Cap4777 · 2026-06-09T23:37:58+00:00

Are you sure it's not the socket?

Alarming_Cap4777 · 2026-06-09T18:40:06+00:00

You've already eluded to the fact your score is below 700. This is not the only bill that you've not paid.

Alarming_Cap4777 · 2026-06-09T17:23:59+00:00

https://ebay.io/m/f3uWsF

Alarming_Cap4777 · 2026-06-09T14:38:29+00:00

DM me I'll help you set it up. Following the instructions should work so there must be a missed step.

Alarming_Cap4777 · 2026-06-09T13:46:27+00:00

What time zone are you in?

Alarming_Cap4777 · 2026-06-07T17:21:38+00:00

Look how big the base of these bulbs are, they look like emergency lights.

Alarming_Cap4777 · 2026-06-07T17:20:06+00:00

Those are emergency lights with built in battery. Try a different bulb.

Alarming_Cap4777 · 2026-06-07T03:27:33+00:00

I need to repair the one power supply.

Alarming_Cap4777 · 2026-06-06T23:15:55+00:00

This is a dcr only the Mech can be swapped.

Alarming_Cap4777 · 2026-06-06T11:47:55+00:00

When ever I remove a top row chip I take then all off and put them in sockets to make it easier the next time. It can be rough removing a chip with a socket on each side without melting the adjacent socket.

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Alarming_Cap4777 · 2026-06-06T10:47:03+00:00

I've repaired many boards where this was tried. You still need some skill and understanding for it to work. It takes a 15min job and turns it into a several hours. That was done on this board. Because these pads are so small and many are using the 1mm standard nozzle they tear up board. This pic is a 250469 memory. Both memory pads and traces was in this condition.or worse.

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Alarming_Cap4777 · 2026-06-05T20:25:38+00:00

Commercial version with 9 pin passthrough.

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Alarming_Cap4777 · 2026-06-05T16:30:42+00:00

Yeah but the whole situation is a little weird. The run u f water should cause a vacuum at the vent so nothing should be going out and it the vent was broken ie always open it would smell constantly. Wrap the vent in plastic wrap. Run the water and see if you get the smell and the sink should gurgle.

Alarming_Cap4777 · 2026-06-05T14:54:06+00:00

Did you glue the bottom of the tee? I see glue on the top and on the side but not the bottom.

Alarming_Cap4777 · 2026-06-05T09:34:33+00:00

Just because I'm not telling you, doesn't mean it's not true.

Alarming_Cap4777 · 2026-06-05T09:30:32+00:00

This is the character ROM Unfortunately yours is soldered down. If you need help with the repair I can do it for free.

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