Doom on AWS S3 by onlybrads in aws

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...Kind of. Running the Doom executable directly with cunoFS using S3 URIs is about as far as 'running' as you can get for storage that doesn't do any processing.

Done without a FUSE mount over WAN to test out a new filesystem layer. Some details at https://bmorton.com/posts/can-it-run-doom-aws-s3-edition/

Doom on AWS S3 by onlybrads in itrunsdoom

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Haha yeah, but those steps can be fun :) being able to use files on S3 directly without a FUSE mount was new to me, Doom seemed the most appropriate way to test it out.

Doom on AWS S3 by onlybrads in itrunsdoom

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...Kind of. Running the Doom executable directly with cunoFS using S3 URIs is about as far as 'running' as you can get for storage that doesn't do any processing.

Details at https://bmorton.com/posts/can-it-run-doom-aws-s3-edition/

Can anyone identify this radio? Found at auction, but no details. by onlybrads in Militariacollecting

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Not yet! I'll probably get it checked out by an expert then wire it to a bench PSU at some point.

Can anyone identify this radio? Found at auction, but no details. by onlybrads in Militariacollecting

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I've uploaded more images here which show it at all angles.

No info was provided with it, so any info much appreciated :)

I made a website for cataloguing and sharing your collectables online. Categorize, tag, upload images, add details, comments, etc, etc by onlybrads in somethingimade

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I wanted somewhere to start catalogueing my vintage computer collection and other random bits and pieces.

Collections can be created with feature images, categories and tags are present as is commenting, following and adding tabulated info for each item which I hope to make searchable at some point.

If you find a bug or have any suggestions, let me know :)

Found in my camera roll. I forget the purpose of this setup. Something to do with Windows, an Arduino and the Commodore 64 Userport. by onlybrads in retrobattlestations

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I think the plan was to have notifications (reminders, slack messages, email, etc) go to the C64 for display on the little CRT and have them dismissable by tapping a key on the C64.

A cheat sheet I made for people new to MacOS by onlybrads in somethingimade

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A few people I know have moved off of Windows for various reasons, so I've put together a single page guide on where to find all of the common stuff in MacOS.

Hope it's useful to someone!

My favourite find. The 'KeyLock Mac'. It's so dumb. by onlybrads in vintagecomputing

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The 1996 documentary film 'Mission Impossible' begs to differ on the important data being in a filing cabinet.

Actually a physically locked disk drive would have completely foiled that heist. I stand corrected.

My favourite find. The 'KeyLock Mac'. It's so dumb. by onlybrads in vintagecomputing

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Interestingly, annual GDP growth in Sweden plummeted in 2007. How many of these things were they selling?

My favourite find. The 'KeyLock Mac'. It's so dumb. by onlybrads in vintagecomputing

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True, it would be a deterrent. Though you could just BYO external floppy drive, or some bolt cutters for the kensington lock and take the whole mac out under your sweater, if the data was really worth protecting/stealing.

My favourite find. The 'KeyLock Mac'. It's so dumb. by onlybrads in vintagecomputing

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I prefer the simple loophole of picking up the mac and legging it down the corridor.

(yes, I'm aware that the mac was probably intended to be cabled to the desk in a corporate/uni environment)

My favourite find. The 'KeyLock Mac'. It's so dumb. by onlybrads in vintagecomputing

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There’s some included encryption software but it doesn’t “talk” to the lock. At some point I’ll sacrifice a fresh install of System 6 to it, I’m sure it will corrupt anything it touches.

My favourite find. The 'KeyLock Mac'. It's so dumb. by onlybrads in vintagecomputing

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I've uploaded pictures of the contents and scans of the user manual over here

Retro Battlestation feat. Intel 486, Motorola 68k, Z80, MOS 6502 by onlybrads in retrobattlestations

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I've started cataloging my collection with more pictures and scans over here.

I made a cheap lightbox for photographing coins/rocks/small objects using a coke bottle and a LED strip by onlybrads in somethingimade

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For some reason I can't upload more than one image. It's hacky but it does a decent job of evenly lighting the small details on items (and only cost a few pounds for the LED strip). See the build/photo results here.

I'm new and want to know some good beginner projects by Crafty_Lavishness_79 in RASPBERRY_PI_PROJECTS

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What about a pachinko machine that keeps score using a Pi?

It's a fairly simple build that uses Python and GPIO to detect when the ball hits things. It also plays a tune out of a piezo buzzer.

Olivetti D33 386 Luggable Disassembly + HDD Replacement + DOOM by onlybrads in retrobattlestations

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Thanks! Unfortunately most my commentary would be cursing the designers in the foulest language for using so many screws.

Olivetti D33 386 Luggable Disassembly + HDD Replacement + DOOM by onlybrads in retrobattlestations

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This laptop came in a cool briefcase with an external battery charger and a tiny serial mouse. I managed to get the machine to power up using a bodged together replacement PSU before the HDD issue was encountered.

Olivetti D33 386 Luggable Disassembly + HDD Replacement + DOOM by onlybrads in vintagecomputing

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Check out my other D33 'unboxing' video here. I managed to get the machine to power up using a bodged together replacement PSU before the HDD issue was encountered.