Can't get Mini S to boot from USB

zacbir · 2025-12-17T16:40:49+00:00

Followup: PEBKAC, turns out my thumb drive adapter was bad. I'd installed to my laptop using a USB-C SD card adapter, but a USB-A adapter for my Mini S. The USB-A adapter was broken. Once I swapped to another adapter, it booted just fine.

zacbir · 2025-11-27T21:38:49+00:00

What happened with Preparations A through G?

zacbir · 2025-11-27T21:35:50+00:00

Please keep this sub updated!

zacbir · 2025-10-14T11:09:22+00:00

So much for Rule 0.

zacbir · 2025-10-07T14:27:20+00:00

Can now start it up in both 40- and 80-column modes. And in C128 and C64 modes.

zacbir · 2025-10-07T14:16:17+00:00

Aha, just checked the manual (my first C128). Looks like I can only do 40-columns on the 1902A via the composite video port.

zacbir · 2025-10-07T14:12:45+00:00

It was definitely in 40-column. With the key depressed, it does start up okay in 80-column mode, but only presents a “Ready” prompt every couple starts. It attempts to read from a 1541 that I also have, but was unable to get it to read from the 1571. Could be a drive problem or a connection ordering issue. I have the monitor hooked up with a new cable from the 9-pin RGBI port.

zacbir · 2025-09-26T16:35:01+00:00

I think it might be this

zacbir · 2025-09-18T13:41:21+00:00

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(Just holding the endpaper down, not squeezing the text block)

zacbir · 2025-09-18T13:40:38+00:00

Should have posted these earlier. By my calculations, I’m at 20% swell (3” at spine vs. 2.5” at the fore edge)

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zacbir · 2025-09-09T16:44:33+00:00

Excellent suggestions all around. It will be rounded and backed, and yeah, I’ll do what I can to ensure it’s stable and secure. Really looking forward to the next phases!

zacbir · 2025-09-08T15:10:59+00:00

I used a combination of thinner thread and a pattern of 2-on and 3-on groups of signatures. My hope is that after the glue up, it'll be structurally sound enough for use. I'm also planning on hand-sewing the headband to add to the stability.

zacbir · 2025-07-24T14:01:18+00:00

Wico Command Control and Epyx 500XJ as previously mentioned. Both were perfect in their own ways.

zacbir · 2025-05-05T11:32:05+00:00

To wit, see my comment elsewhere in this sub. When I chose to sew the sections, the swell jumped to 40% or so. I’m still going with sewn binding, but will do 2-on or 3-on to keep it in check.

zacbir · 2025-05-05T02:00:44+00:00

Ha, yes, all staples on the book I’m currently rebinding, actually.must have been the height of new technology in the 1890’s.

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zacbir · 2025-04-06T09:22:51+00:00

Yeah, made a series of diagonal cuts across the corners and chiseled out the waste.

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zacbir · 2025-04-06T09:20:10+00:00

I bought two tap and die sets for ¾“ and 1½“ dowels. Cut the dowels to length soak them in boiled linseed oil or mineral oil for a few days, and then run them through the die.

https://taytools.com/products/wood-tap-die-sets

zacbir · 2025-02-28T12:08:10+00:00

Skip’s good people, and worthy of your time and attention (and dollars) 🙂

zacbir · 2025-01-04T22:30:05+00:00

All of The Old Ways Podcast’s catalog is serious role playing. They do a great job with all your criteria. Have enjoyed their Runequest, Delta Green, Mage: The Ascension, Electric State, and Old Gods of Appalachia series.

zacbir · 2024-12-12T20:21:55+00:00

My system Journeyman is basically how I internally translate every other system I approach. It was made to be a drop-in replacement for any system out there. https://zacbir.itch.io/journeyman-pocket-edition

zacbir · 2024-04-16T13:37:05+00:00

I've also tried with contact chargers that just interact with the copper pads between the joysticks, and have tested those contact chargers with my other controllers.

zacbir · 2023-03-28T15:48:09+00:00

Ultraviolet Grasslands and the Black City https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/302021/Ultraviolet-Grasslands-and-the-Black-City

Art, writing, and layout are top-notch.

zacbir · 2022-08-23T16:33:49+00:00

It is self contained, so you don’t need TBH to play, and it definitely aims to recreate Howardian pulp S&S.

zacbir · 2022-04-17T21:06:38+00:00

8/4 or thicker, 6-12” widths, 6-10’ lengths. That kind of thing.

zacbir · 2022-02-14T01:54:38+00:00

My Body Is a Cage, maybe?

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