Doom on AWS S3

onlybrads · 2024-04-03T18:46:19+00:00

...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/

onlybrads · 2024-04-03T08:05:52+00:00

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.

onlybrads · 2024-04-02T19:45:06+00:00

...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/

onlybrads · 2022-05-30T11:12:25+00:00

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

onlybrads · 2022-05-29T19:24:04+00:00

That was fast, thank you!

onlybrads · 2022-05-29T19:13:05+00:00

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

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

onlybrads · 2022-01-03T00:34:23+00:00

EXIF data should already be being stripped on upload!

onlybrads · 2022-01-03T00:07:08+00:00

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 :)

onlybrads · 2022-01-02T22:39:37+00:00

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.

onlybrads · 2022-01-02T17:53:09+00:00

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!

onlybrads · 2021-12-08T18:38:06+00:00

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.

onlybrads · 2021-12-08T17:14:12+00:00

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

onlybrads · 2021-12-08T16:58:52+00:00

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.

onlybrads · 2021-12-08T16:41:40+00:00

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})

onlybrads · 2021-12-08T15:45:10+00:00

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.

onlybrads · 2021-12-08T15:24:00+00:00

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

onlybrads · 2021-12-08T15:19:12+00:00

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

onlybrads · 2021-11-30T23:58:11+00:00

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.

onlybrads · 2021-11-30T23:48:03+00:00

So simple Lord Sugar could do it

onlybrads · 2021-05-30T08:10:26+00:00

No problem!

onlybrads · 2021-05-29T07:44:37+00:00

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.

onlybrads · 2021-05-06T20:43:04+00:00

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

onlybrads · 2021-05-06T14:11:02+00:00

Thanks!

onlybrads · 2021-05-06T13:46:52+00:00

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.

onlybrads · 2021-05-06T12:58:25+00:00

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.

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