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Exploring retro Computers, Consoles, tech and games from the 1970s to the early 2000s.
My name is Chris Thomas. My life has been a journey through an amazing evolution in computing. Firstly as a consumer of the new games consoles and micro-computers in the 1970s and 80s. To working in various branches of computer based media production, from PC video games, to visualisation and movie VFX.
I want to share my experiences and passion for computing with you. And explore the range of wonderful retro computers, consoles and software that made the modern world the fun place it is to be today.
You can help this channel grow, by supporting us on Patreon
My name is Chris Thomas. My life has been a journey through an amazing evolution in computing. Firstly as a consumer of the new games consoles and micro-computers in the 1970s and 80s. To working in various branches of computer based media production, from PC video games, to visualisation and movie VFX.
I want to share my experiences and passion for computing with you. And explore the range of wonderful retro computers, consoles and software that made the modern world the fun place it is to be today.
You can help this channel grow, by supporting us on Patreon
Retro Magazines Ep:01 - C&VG - First Edition, November 1981
It's November 1981 and a completely NEW type of computing magazine hits the shelves in the UK. Rather than pouring scoffing at video gaming, instead Computer and Video Games would celebrate it this new aspect of computing in all its forms.
Join me as I return to a time before the stalwarts of the 8-Bit micro scene here in the UK. No Spectrum, no Commodore 64. So just WHAT computers were people using in 1981. Join me to find out and a whole lot more!
The PCBWay Design Contest
www.pcbway.com/activity/7th-project-design-contest.html
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Vintagevibe Nascom Restoration
www.vintagevibe.co.nz/nascom-2/nascom-2/
00:00 - Intro
15:24 - The Cover
20:29 - Maplin Atari Ad
22:49 - The Acorn Atom
25:47 - News / Reviews?
27:33 - Vic 20 Ad
29:16 - BASIC Game Listings
32:46 - The Sharp MZ-80K
34:25 - Listings for £££
36:10 - Sinclair ZX81 Ad
38:58 - The Video Genie
40:20 - Mixed Adverts
42:14 - Gaming on Mainframes
44:43 - Another Atari Ad
47:35 - The DAI Micro
49:29 - BASIC Coding Course
50:56 - Arcade Competition
52:24 - Video Genie Take 2
55:10 - Sinclair ZX Software
57:55 - Conclusion
#retro #retrocomputer #computerhistory #zx81 #zx80 #appleii #trs80 #coco
Join me as I return to a time before the stalwarts of the 8-Bit micro scene here in the UK. No Spectrum, no Commodore 64. So just WHAT computers were people using in 1981. Join me to find out and a whole lot more!
The PCBWay Design Contest
www.pcbway.com/activity/7th-project-design-contest.html
PCBWay Affiliate Link: Use this link to order, get $5 credit and also help Retronaut grow
pcbway.com/g/0aMj5i
Join this channel to get access to perks:
czcams.com/channels/HmSv9a7H7-r9c4Pk4ppJAA.htmljoin
• Drop us a tip, & support us on Ko0-Fi: ko-fi.com/retronauttech
Vintagevibe Nascom Restoration
www.vintagevibe.co.nz/nascom-2/nascom-2/
00:00 - Intro
15:24 - The Cover
20:29 - Maplin Atari Ad
22:49 - The Acorn Atom
25:47 - News / Reviews?
27:33 - Vic 20 Ad
29:16 - BASIC Game Listings
32:46 - The Sharp MZ-80K
34:25 - Listings for £££
36:10 - Sinclair ZX81 Ad
38:58 - The Video Genie
40:20 - Mixed Adverts
42:14 - Gaming on Mainframes
44:43 - Another Atari Ad
47:35 - The DAI Micro
49:29 - BASIC Coding Course
50:56 - Arcade Competition
52:24 - Video Genie Take 2
55:10 - Sinclair ZX Software
57:55 - Conclusion
#retro #retrocomputer #computerhistory #zx81 #zx80 #appleii #trs80 #coco
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Changes to Retronaut, to protect its future
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Changes are afoot at Retronaut towers. We are launching channel membership (similar to Patreon) as well as a number of Discord servers, tailored to the retro communities needs. Watch on to learn what we are going to do, to make the channel more viable in the future. • Help the channel to improve & grow by becoming a channel member: www.youtube.com/@RetronautTech/join • Drop us a tip, & support ...
Zzap Live 2024 Retro Computing & Gaming event at Kenilworth, UK.
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On August 17th 2024, I attended the second ZZap Live event, at the Kenilworth, in the UK. The venue would be bedecked with Commodore systems and a number of C64/Amiga industry veterans were promised to attend, including the legendary games developer Jeff Minter (the Yak), Andrew Braybrook, Steve Turner and (Mr 64 music machine) Rob Hubbard. Watch on to see how it unfolded. PCBWay Affiliate Link...
My dream job Interview at the Bitmap Brothers
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In the Summer of 1994 an unbelievable opportunity fell into my lap. I spotted an advert in a games magazine. The Bitmap Brothers were looking for a new member of their team. Bizarrely, I had EXACTLY the qualifications they were looking for. Join me, as I retrace my steps, from 30 years ago, when I headed along a road in Wapping, East London, knowing that if I played my cards right, I might work...
FujiNet - The Atari 8-Bit Computer, wonder device
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FujiNet is an amazing device for the Atari 8-Bit computer series. Do you want a device that combines 8 emulated disk drives, with local and internet server access, as well as bring able to print from legacy apps to PDF files? Then you may need a FujiNet. This device is a true liberator for my Atari 800XL and the FujiNet team now have devices for the Commodore 64, Apple II range of computers and...
Repair & Refurb Two Broken External Amiga Floppy Drives
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I have two broken Amiga external 3.5" floppy drives and its about time I fixed them. These drives were received as part of my Amiga 4000 bundle, that proved to mainly contain broken retro kit. But that does not need to be a barrier to us, does it! Watch and see how I take these once highly desired, and needed external drives and get them back on their (rubber) feet again. Once again chugging an...
Converting PC 3.5" floppy Drives to work on the Amiga
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Do you need a new Amiga floppy disc drive? Well, there are NO new Amiga drives out there, but there are many many PC drives. However, these do not work on the Amiga. In this video I show you how I converted 3 common models of PC drive, a Samsung SFD-231B, an Alps DF354h and a TEAC FD-235, all to work perfectly on an Amiga. Two of these drives were needed to get my two external Amiga floppy driv...
The Grand Slam SCSI controller, do I really need it in this Dicke Olga, 68030 equipped Amiga 2000?
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In a recent review I fitted my prized Amiga 2000 with a Dicke Olga 68030 accelerator. It also came with super fast IDE, so, do I really need the machines original Grand Slam SCSI controller? Using a BlueSCSIv2 that card MIGHT give me a virtual CD-Rom Drive and also WIFI networking. But, will it actually work? This video also gives a brief tour of my Amiga 2000, and the kit I currently have it i...
Kickstart Amiga User Group Event - June 22nd 2024
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Retronaut last visited a KickStart event in Ottershaw in February of 2024. Now its June and the Summer had finally arrived and this event featured a BBQ! For this first time, I brought along some machines, my Dicke Olga A2000 and my Silicon Graphics Octane. Less vendors this time, but on the flip side, more Amiga nuts, with their Amigas and other retro Computers on display. PCBWay Affiliate Lin...
Amiga 4000: Repairing Extremely Dim Video
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My Amiga 4000 developed a VERY dim display during the recording of my recent video on the Fastlane Z3 SCSI/Memory card. A day after that video dropped, my Amiga 4000s display was down to maybe 5% of its normal brightness and HAD to be fixed. Follow me, as I work through all of the candidates that could cause the problem. Was it simply a monitor on its way out? Or the LISA graphics chip? Maybe r...
The Dicke Olga Amiga 2000 Accelerator Review. Is it as HOT as it looks?
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In this review of the new Amiga 2000 68030 accelerator, the "Dicke Olga", we will take a look at what makes it stand out from its competition. It supports 50mhz (and faster) 68030 CPUs, a separate clock for its FPU, an integrated IDE controller and 64/128mb of FAST RAM, that is local to the CPU. This accelerator has been a labour of love by two members of the a1k.org forums, who wanted to make ...
The Apple II: CH03 - The Apple IIc, Apple IIgs and the Apple II's Legacy
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Entering the mid-eighties, 8-bit Micros, such as the Apple II were becoming a little out-moded. So what could Apple do, to keep the Apple II range fresh? Well, hows about two very different machines? One which re-invented the Apple II as a mobile powerhouse, for office and home. Whilst the IIgs, literally re-invented the Apple II as a new 16-bit computer, to go into battle with the Atari ST and...
The Apple II: CH02 - The Apple II+ and Apple IIe
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It's 1977, the Apple II has launched and is a big hit. It has issues, but Apple is up to the challenge of taking their fledgling new computer to higher levels. Learn how they addressed its short-comings in and how these innovations lead to two new and much loved Apple II models, the Apple II and the Apple IIe. But it was not all plain sailing. Decisions made soon after the Apple II's launch, wo...
The Apple II: CH01 - An Era Defining Micro
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In this video I explore the origins of the Apple II, its first iteration and why it makes such a great choice for a retro computer collection. In 1977 a trio of computers were launched in the USA and they kicked-off the micro computing revolution. Of the three, the Apple II proved to have more longevity than anyone would have expected. It became a home computing favourite and in time it would g...
Amiga 4000: Is the Fastlane Z3 the best home for a BlueSCSIv2 Upgrade?
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Amiga 4000: Is the Fastlane Z3 the best home for a BlueSCSIv2 Upgrade?
Fallout TV shows origins, Its history, and more.....
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Fallout TV shows origins, Its history, and more.....
Amiga500 Upgrade CH:03 RAM Upgrade & Reassembly
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Amiga500 Upgrade CH:03 RAM Upgrade & Reassembly
Amiga500 Upgrade CH:02 Installing the GVP A500-HD8+
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Amiga500 Upgrade CH:02 Installing the GVP A500-HD8
Amiga500 Upgrade CH:01 Overview, GVP HD8+ and 1MB Chip RAM
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Amiga500 Upgrade CH:01 Overview, GVP HD8 and 1MB Chip RAM
Amiga GoDRIvE1200 Review & Installation on an Amiga 500
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Amiga GoDRIvE1200 Review & Installation on an Amiga 500
Kickstart Amiga User Group Event - February. 18th 2024
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Kickstart Amiga User Group Event - February. 18th 2024
Fujitsu Ergo Pro x453 PC - CH05: The Reassembly
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Fujitsu Ergo Pro x453 PC - CH05: The Reassembly
Fujitsu Ergo Pro x453 PC - CH04: Retro Hard Disk Replacement Options
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Fujitsu Ergo Pro x453 PC - CH04: Retro Hard Disk Replacement Options
SWAG: South West Amiga Group Event - February 2024
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SWAG: South West Amiga Group Event - February 2024
Fujitsu Ergo Pro x453 PC - CH03: The Repair
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Fujitsu Ergo Pro x453 PC - CH03: The Repair
Fujitsu Ergo Pro x453 PC - CH02: Post Code Analyser
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Fujitsu Ergo Pro x453 PC - CH02: Post Code Analyser
This is fabulous! What a detailed time capsule. As an American it's particularly fascinating to get a glimpse of what this time was like in the UK and the machines that were popular that we never got over here. Please keep doing these, and keep them nice and long. 😉 I did my part and joined!
Best video on FujiNet that i’ve seen so far. You actually explain HOW to use FujiNet rather than demonstrating WHAT it does.
Retronaut now has a dedicated Amiga Discord channel, discord.gg/8uxJa6QX where you can chat with like minded Amiga nuts (such as me). For those who JOIN my channel (hit the JOIN button above). There are exclusive Channels on the Discord where you can chat directly with me and other members. So why not jump in today and join the Amiga Discord!
Retronaut now has a dedicated Amiga Discord channel, discord.gg/8uxJa6QX where you can chat with like minded Amiga nuts (such as me). For those who JOIN my channel (hit the JOIN button above). There are exclusive Channels on the Discord where you can chat directly with me and other members. So why not jump in today and join the Amiga Discord!
Retronaut now has a dedicated Amiga Discord channel, discord.gg/8uxJa6QX where you can chat with like minded Amiga nuts (such as me). For those who JOIN my channel (hit the JOIN button above). There are exclusive Channels on the Discord where you can chat directly with me and other members. So why not jump in today and join the Amiga Discord!
Retronaut now has a dedicated Amiga Discord channel, discord.gg/8uxJa6QX where you can chat with like minded Amiga nuts (such as me). For those who JOIN my channel (hit the JOIN button above). There are exclusive Channels on the Discord where you can chat directly with me and other members. So why not jump in today and join the Amiga Discord!
Retronaut now has a dedicated Amiga Discord channel, discord.gg/8uxJa6QX where you can chat with like minded Amiga nuts (such as me). For those who JOIN my channel (hit the JOIN button above). There are exclusive Channels on the Discord where you can chat directly with me and other members. So why not jump in today and join the Amiga Discord!
Retronaut now has a dedicated Amiga Discord channel, discord.gg/8uxJa6QX where you can chat with like minded Amiga nuts (such as me). For those who JOIN my channel (hit the JOIN button above). There are exclusive Channels on the Discord where you can chat directly with me and other members. So why not jump in today and join the Amiga Discord!
Retronaut now has a dedicated Amiga Discord channel, discord.gg/8uxJa6QX where you can chat with like minded Amiga nuts (such as me). For those who JOIN my channel (hit the JOIN button above). There are exclusive Channels on the Discord where you can chat directly with me and other members. So why not jump in today and join the Amiga Discord!
Retronaut now has a dedicated Amiga Discord channel, discord.gg/8uxJa6QX where you can chat with like minded Amiga nuts (such as me). For those who JOIN my channel (hit the JOIN button above). There are exclusive Channels on the Discord where you can chat directly with me and other members. So why not jump in today and join the Amiga Discord!
Retronaut now has a dedicated Amiga Discord channel, discord.gg/8uxJa6QX where you can chat with like minded Amiga nuts (such as me). For those who JOIN my channel (hit the JOIN button above). There are exclusive Channels on the Discord where you can chat directly with me and other members. So why not jump in today and join the Amiga Discord!
Retronaut now has a dedicated Amiga Discord channel, discord.gg/8uxJa6QX where you can chat with like minded Amiga nuts (such as me). For those who JOIN my channel (hit the JOIN button above). There are exclusive Channels on the Discord where you can chat directly with me and other members. So why not jump in today and join the Amiga Discord!
Retronaut now has a dedicated Amiga Discord channel, discord.gg/8uxJa6QX where you can chat with like minded Amiga nuts (such as me). For those who JOIN my channel (hit the JOIN button above). There are exclusive Channels on the Discord where you can chat directly with me and other members. So why not jump in today and join the Amiga Discord!
Retronaut now has a dedicated Amiga Discord channel, discord.gg/8uxJa6QX where you can chat with like minded Amiga nuts (such as me). For those who JOIN my channel (hit the JOIN button above). There are exclusive Channels on the Discord where you can chat directly with me and other members. So why not jump in today and join the Amiga Discord!
Retronaut now has a dedicated Amiga Discord channel, discord.gg/8uxJa6QX where you can chat with like minded Amiga nuts (such as me). For those who JOIN my channel (hit the JOIN button above). There are exclusive Channels on the Discord where you can chat directly with me and other members. So why not jump in today and join the Amiga Discord!
Retronaut now has a dedicated Amiga Discord channel, discord.gg/8uxJa6QX where you can chat with like minded Amiga nuts (such as me). For those who JOIN my channel (hit the JOIN button above). There are exclusive Channels on the Discord where you can chat directly with me and other members. So why not jump in today and join the Amiga Discord!
Retronaut now has a dedicated Amiga Discord channel, discord.gg/8uxJa6QX where you can chat with like minded Amiga nuts (such as me). For those who JOIN my channel (hit the JOIN button above). There are exclusive Channels on the Discord where you can chat directly with me and other members. So why not jump in today and join the Amiga Discord!
Retronaut now has a dedicated Amiga Discord channel, discord.gg/8uxJa6QX where you can chat with like minded Amiga nuts (such as me). For those who JOIN my channel (hit the JOIN button above). There are exclusive Channels on the Discord where you can chat directly with me and other members. So why not jump in today and join the Amiga Discord!
Retronaut now has a dedicated Amiga Discord channel, discord.gg/8uxJa6QX where you can chat with like minded Amiga nuts (such as me). For those who JOIN my channel (hit the JOIN button above). There are exclusive Channels on the Discord where you can chat directly with me and other members. So why not jump in today and join the Amiga Discord!
Retronaut now has a dedicated Amiga Discord channel, discord.gg/8uxJa6QX where you can chat with like minded Amiga nuts (such as me). For those who JOIN my channel (hit the JOIN button above). There are exclusive Channels on the Discord where you can chat directly with me and other members. So why not jump in today and join the Amiga Discord!
Retronaut now has a dedicated Atari Discord channel, discord.gg/q5YHCKXr where you can chat with like minded Atari fans (such as me). For those who JOIN my channel (hit the JOIN button above). There are exclusive Channels on the Discord where you can chat directly with me and other members. So why not jump in today and join the Atari Discord!
Retronaut now has a dedicated Amiga Discord channel, discord.gg/8uxJa6QX where you can chat with like minded Amiga nuts (such as me). For those who JOIN my channel (hit the JOIN button above). There are exclusive Channels on the Discord where you can chat directly with me and other members. So why not jump in today and join the Amiga Discord!
Retronaut now has a dedicated Amiga Discord channel, discord.gg/8uxJa6QX where you can chat with like minded Amiga nuts (such as me). For those who JOIN my channel (hit the JOIN button above). There are exclusive Channels on the Discord where you can chat directly with me and other members. So why not jump in today and join the Amiga Discord!
Retronaut now has a dedicated Amiga Discord channel, discord.gg/8uxJa6QX where you can chat with like minded Amiga nuts (such as me). For those who JOIN my channel (hit the JOIN button above). There are exclusive Channels on the Discord where you can chat directly with me and other members. So why not jump in today and join the Amiga Discord!
Retronaut now has a dedicated Amiga Discord channel, discord.gg/8uxJa6QX where you can chat with like minded Amiga nuts (such as me). For those who JOIN my channel (hit the JOIN button above). There are exclusive Channels on the Discord where you can chat directly with me and other members. So why not jump in today and join the Amiga Discord!
I’m happy I stumbled across this channel. So many great videos. I’ve got to look forward to.
Glad to have you onboard. Please consider joining our CZcams membership to support the channel. And soon, we should have a Discord server for the Apple II community, in which CZcams membership will give extra access ;)
I'm having a bit of a fight with my Fastlane card as well. Had problems with the image becoming corrupted. Although not clearly visible on the BlueSCSI wiki menu, an article regarding SD Cards can be found and says to avoid all SanDisk cards. I bought a high endurance Samsung card and the corruption went away. Thought I'd point this out as it does appear you have a SanDisk card.
AH, a fellow fastlaner. Yeah, they are a little tricky. Currently mine is totally our of order, or rather it might be my A4000's riser card. I had to put it and the Fastlane back in, out several times to install a CD-Rom Drive. Because the A4000 is a nightmare to add drives is right.... So after the 5th or 6th insertion (which required force) it was either not seeing the card, or reporting it with some gibberish IDs and the wrong types. So yeah... argh. Another video when I test this again. Who knows it might fix itself... But I'm assuming some solder joint got cracked on the riser card, the motherboard, or maybe the Fastlane. What I need to check this is some test Zorro card. If anyone has one they don't need, please send it my way. It can be for something no one needs these days, like a serial expansion. I just need a KNOWN good Zorro card to test with.
Ouch, never a good feeling. I'm sure you will get your riser card sorted out! I personally end up with seemingly random crashes, but found this happen every time with WHDLoad. I can see in the debug logs either timeout messages from the pi, or a watchdog message. Having tried all sorts of combinations of settings both on the BlueSCSI and on the Amiga, I am convinced it isn't compatible. It works for the most part, but not fully. Stable and fully working with the exact same setup on IDE with an S-ATA adapter. Would like to try a ZuluSCSI, but it is still pending to be shipped from the vendor after several months. Looks like I have to use an S-ATA drive and either sell or retire the Fastlane card. Not the outcome I wanted, as this is a much more elegant solution.
Why fastlane z3 over an re A4091?
hello, very nice video and presentation of go-drive, i think u need a small fix on your video title, from 1200 to 500 bcse on your video you show us and install it on a A500, good job man 😉
Ah, I called it that, because thats what the product is called, as I remember. But as you say, I do show it being installed in my 500.
@@RetronautTech if i remember right the product not called "commodore amiga 1200 go-drive" but GoDRIvE1200 , and it works on a500/500+ and a1200 ofcurse, but i think the proper for your video title is to write "Commodore Amiga 500 GoDrive Installation & Review of GoDRIvE1200" bcse for this machine u made review and installation guide, also will help people on search if search for a500 guide 😉, anyway it's nothing important just i write my opinion about i hope not bother you that, have a nice day.
@@webhouseworld I've changed the title, it is a little more accurate now. Check it aht!
I worked at a local council in the UK and like most they were an ICL house. Worked on all the DRS kit from DRS 300, 3000, 6000, the desktop M series and the Ergo Pro line (as well as ICL VME on Series 39 mainframes). Also the TeamServers which were intel servers and Sparc for the bigger ones. Blast from the past. Keep up the great videos.
Ah yes, the SPARC servers, I had forgotten those. I remember seeing them in the office once or twice. Our floor was Intel dominated. I sat in the area where the sales people and account managers worked. They were mostly targeting the British Gas's, British Telecom size companies. On the 2nd or 3rd floor, there were a bunch of Unix people, and I guess they would have been using the SPARC machines. I once asked them to provide for me some graphics and icons from their UI and a discussion between two of them that was worth of the IT Crowd broke out. It was about 10 minutes long, and they considered sending the files via this server, converting to that protocol then telnetting into another server and so on. It appears putting the files on SOME kind of floppy that was compatible with a PC was not an option. TWO TOTALY SEPARATE WORLDS, it was nuts! :)
Jeff Minter started well before the VIC20 my guy.
On a second note, I absolutely despise Discord. I cannot precisely say why, but I think it might be my similar hatred of Twitter: conversations aren’t linked well. One persons response requires effort to trace back to the question it is intended for. That “linkage” is EXACTLY the thing computers are good at, yet it seems to fall to the user (me) to do that linkage.
Discord is more of a chat environment, right? It really can’t do long conversation on a topic, in the way a forum can. However, both forms suffer from entropy of focus, but it’s certainly more on Discord. Still, if people want to chat, then it’s a better fit. Sadly, CZcams membership does not support Forums as a perk and it also does not integrate with any. With Discord though it does. So you can grant access to specific channels, to specific member tiers. If CZcams does go on to support a forum, I’ll consider adding it. But for now I have several Discord communities to build 😅
I certainly understand a need to want to profit, but I find it disingenuous to simultaneously say “I’m not creating a paywall” and “I’ll create some videos for only my patrons.”
Well, you can’t have exclusive member perks, without having SOMETHING be exclusive. To be honest, these videos will tend to be more of the behind the scenes in nature. Like those production features on a DVD/BluRay. They are bonus material, rather than the feature. So the movie remains free, whilst the making of is member only.
The problem with Discord is that it's not indexed by Google (AFAIK). Anything there is lost. It's like USENET without the good bits. I subscribe to a whole bunch of Patreons. I like the early access to videos and extra content.
I strongly prefer Patreon to CZcams subscriptions (and support a number of my favorite creators on Patreon to get members-only content) but if you do set up just a CZcams subscription plan you'll definitely have one subscriber in me.
First Subscription video should drop later today and I am currently working on getting joining my channel to get you premium access to my new Discord servers. It should all work, but please bear with me as I work it all out and then fine tune it. I can understand your viewpoint. Out of interest, what are the reasons you prefer Patreon? I have found it to be very problematic, because if offers zero integration with most platforms. For instance, getting CZcams to play well with Patreon membership seems VERY problematic. And alsoCZcams have integrated with Discord so that CZcams memberships can be carried over into Discord servers. All very integrated, whilst Patreon puts ALL the onus on you to make it all happen. Quite simply, its too much work.
Well, as promised, the first members only video has been posted. Over to you ;)
Tons of good-quality used iPhone 12's on eBay from £150 onward, rather than £300, if it helps.
I'm looking for Pro Max models as these have more lenses, with better quality and better processing etc. I can only find Pro Max 12's for about £370 ish...
@@RetronautTech Yes, you definitely would want the pro-max when it comes to video quality. I would even consider 4k 60p recording to do 1080p final -- reason being you can zoom x4 digitally without much loss in quality.
@@duelmonitor I record at 4k, but I lose some fidelity, as I have to do a digital zoom, as I have some equipment visible in-frame. I keep it to 30fps though, as for video about old putes, I think 60fps is not needed. I do record some footage in 120fps though, so I can then play back in slo-mo, for those nice computer shots. So yes a Pro Max is really where Im aiming at. A modern Pro Max, say 12+ will run modern Photo/Video apps, so you get a really decent level of control. I have looked at a Sony Vloggers cam, and it does have attachable lenses and Im sure its more pro. But its £1k plus, so unless I get significant numbers of people JOIN the channel, then I'll have to stick to use iPhones. Which in terms of quality is VERY good, but not having specific lenses, IS limiting.
If you're interested in some of the technical issues with the IIGS, I'd checkout another video titled "The Apple IIGS Megahertz Myth" which helps to dispel a myth that Apple intentionally hobbled it on release. Also the IIGS both borrowed from and also helped to evolve the Mac GUI and I/O (i.e. color, ADB devices, firmware toolbox services, etc). I really think what killed the Apple II line was both Jobs focusing on the Mac and his departure from Apple + Wozniak basically stepping away day-to-day development. The IIGS pretty much died when Apple released the 1MB IIGS in 1989 - basically an incremental vs revolutionary improvement (i.e. same graphics, and kept the 2.8 MHz "fast" mode while the 65816 at this point could reliably run faster.) Also 32-bit machines were just coming to market.
Yes, I did watch that video, and its certainly very insightful. It made me aware of the CPU used, and its somewhat troubled development and tuning up. I noticed recently that the same chip was also used in a Commodore 64 accelerator, released in the late 90s, with the chip clocked at 20mhz! Amazingly, it actually worked really well, in terms of compatibility, however, it was hampered by its late arrival AND tiny user base. Still an interesting link there... Honestly, I think what killed the Apple II was time. It was a machine of the 70s, through and through. A marvel of its time, but in the end it had to give way to newer architectures. The IIgs was a great machine, except for that CPU, which really was too slow for its intended purpose, remember Wozniak specced it, but in the end did not really get the chip he expected, at least at launch and for several years afterwards. Maybe if he had made a cleaner break, and gone for a 68030 or even a 286/386 based machine then things could have been different. IMHO it would have been better to have an Apple IIe on a card, with the stock processor, or maybe the 4mhz one from the IIc? Then keep the real fireworks for the newer CPU + chips. It made me remember an idea some had when the Amiga was launched, that it also should be backwards compatible. But again that would have required a full C64 on a board inside the Amiga, and that would have held it back in terms of cost AND case space. So maybe Commodore did make the right move, forced on them by the Amiga technology they bought in. Another interesting tid-bit. Apparently the designed of the IIgs's sound chip, had plans for the SID chip in the C64 to have 20 voices, but in the end it had to be shelved because of time or costs (not sure which). But of course this idea came to fruition on the IIgs. Again, how wild would it have been for the SID to have had 20 voices, that really would have been a revelation back in 82 :)
you need to know the history.. he was pally with the zapp / crash / amtix makers.. do a bit better research, certain comments you made wind me up , showing you don't know your subject so well.
Sorry, your comment is a little incoherent. WHO was pally with the Zzap/Crash/Amtix makers? I'm assuming you mean someone at Fusion Retro Books? And to be fair, I don't claim to be an expert on everything. I'm not a reader of Fusion, ZZap Amiga etc (thought I do have one ZZap annual). I turned up at this event as a paid attendee, and learnt what I could during the day. I find the comments section of videos, is a good place to share information the author may not have known. After all, there were hundreds of people at the event, and of course many of those may have insights there can share here, to flesh out what I filmed on the day.
You missed Jon Hare in the queue to get his Hubbard book signed. So disappointed to have missed it this year. Hopefully back again for the next.
Its not John Hare, though he does have hair, and a beard. John apparently could not attend and had to pull out last minute.
@@RetronautTech ah right, my mistake then 👍👍
Have you considered bridging the switch the top/front of the drive that identifies DD or HD disks. Its the same as putting tape over the hole.
Sounds like an idea, I guess I could try and find where it connects to. Only issue is, this might involve taking the drive totally apart to make the mod, but I guess that depends on the construction of each drive. In truth, each drive uses a controller chip where this line goes to. But sadly, specs for nearly all of the chips do not appears online, beleive me I checked. If they were, then there would be a lot less hit and miss with each different drive/chip type.
Steve jobs had some paranóias… forbiding a cooling device… really?
Well, I think he was a perfectionist. But sometimes you HAVE to compromise. The core part of a product is its functionality, and having your micro melt down in front of you, well, its not top of most people wish list eh? Making this mistake once with the Apple II was a learning experience. Twice with the Apple III was, well, a face palm. But to then do the same thing with the G4 Cube, well, thats unforgivable, even if it was a good 20 or so years later eh?
Hi again, great to see you just watching this back.... 8:58 as u point at the entrance, your pointing at H0ffman aka Dev of Cecconoid and other things ! Me and Dom setting up at 9:49 ! - The Unigame (we didn't have keys) had monitor issue and Frogger needed resetting every 20 mins - Chris Wilkins (fixing his Atari XL earlier) has been licensed to build an arcade machine of Drop Zone, so what you played was a steam version of Drop zone that is ready to go. Archer and Chris were good friends and Chris took onboard his gaming items after he left us. Amiga room that I organised with SWAG, YAG and ANT, it was tight but limited really in what we had, we could have spilled over into the cafe area but it was awkward, did open the doors to cafe to make it a bit better.. surely you recognised us except when I bumped into you, we had a blast making this work for Zzap. The person with the ST who kept quiet a lot is Colin Porch, developer of Head over Heals 1 and 2.
of course I recognised you !
Thanks for the great commentary on my work. If you're at the next one please come over and say hi again it's nice having a chat!. What a fantastic show this was! Can't wait for the next one! It was so cool meeting so many people my voice the next day was so croaky I think I wore it out! Cheers.
Well its easy to be complimentary, when someone product is so charming. Looking forward to a future chat!
Hello, I came across your channel and have subscribed. Enjoyed watching looked a great event
Thanks and welcome on board. What kind of stuff are you into in terms of retro?
What a great event, I really enjoyed your video - thanks for the shout out - I composed all the music for Heart of Neon
Ah, well, I loved the video, hope it gets a general release soon.
@@RetronautTechthank you so much - Heart of Neon will be released in December
Hello I am the creation of the illuminated LED harlequin spectrum you seen and retro collector as well as one of the main event organisers , I thought your video was very good and quite informative , Archer was close friends with Chris the founder of fusion retro books which is a continuation of Crash and Zzap Amiga mags , and more Chris owns the rights to both those names they were passed on to him by the original creators Oliver and Roger created two of the most iconic magazines of the 80s 4 8 bit computers spectrum and C64, so it is a original continuation of the magazines just like back in the day football back for a nostalgia era ,I Retro Robbins owing quite a few of those rare machine you seen the 512MTX and Sam coupe Mattel Aquarius G7000 otherwise known as The Odyssey magnavox 2 the demo on the 2600 , but you completely missed the extremely rare G7200 which is a bit of a head Turner , feel free to get in touch with me and we can chat more , the Commodore pet which you missed playing a very nice version of Space Invaders including sound was also mine, U collect these things for others to enjoy , and preserve 8-bit history , fusion retro books has a massive following and is heavily involved with the spectrum next team , which are shortly about to announce the final chance 4 Kickstarter 3 ... I must own machine if you love your spectrum ... keep up the great videos and you have a new subscriber that is me 😂
Great to meet and chat with you. Was surprised to discover there was another ZX81 / CRT stand - as thought it was home made !
Yes, I spotted it in an early edition of Computer & Video Games, of which I am trawling through, to prep a new video on. I'm going to do a video, or maybe a small series on the C&VG early years, to show what was going on in the UK BEFORE the C64 and Speccy became so dominant. It was an interesting formative time. That thing, plus some external keyboards for the ZX80/ZX81 also caught my eye. Necessity being the mother of invention eh?
Jeff's Light Synth looks like watching the original Dr Who opening sequence on acid! Not that I'd know what watching anything on acid would really look like, honest!
The reference that came to mind is the end of 2001 A Space Odyssey, where you travel through hyperspace. Jeff said he lay in bed as a child thinking of geometric shapes, moving to the music, which is more of a kaleidoscopic effect. It was interesting to watch, I think that, in VR/AR would be REALLY mind boggling :)
@@RetronautTech Jeff can chat for ages about Douglas Trumbull's slit-scan work for that '2001' sequence ☺
@@Quinling Well, there you go. I used to work in VFX, and I can see links to some of the code that Jeff/Giles have written over the years to make the game FX and Synth FX. I remember an ex colleague of mine, recounting on how he had made the blood pulsing through the veins of a reviving vampire in the Underworld movie. Said it involved a seed of white, blurred on one frame, and then gained so it made a harder edge, and then masked by the veins. Repeat it for each frame, and the blood creeps up the veins. I guess a similar approach can be used for the light flow effect. Particles as well, are a pretty cool medium when used with additive/sub/multiply. Yeah cool stuff. Really would have liked to have been at the show the evening before, maybe next time...
The options for vintage computer fairs seems pretty poor here in the UK. If you like vintage PC and Apple etc there doesn't seem to be much going on. Commodore and Sinclair enthusiasts seem better served. I remember back in the 90s going to regular computer fairs with loads of stalls for shareware CDROMs and software for sale as well as PC components and built systems etc. All that was 'cutting edge' at the time and is now 'vintage' 🙂
I'm a little frustrated at how small the UK scene is, but to be fair t Fusion, they did a decent job on this show, though it is a little blinkered (commodore). I guess an issue can be a good location with the SCALE to fit a unified show. Personally, I'd be VERY happy to have show where ALL machines have equal billing. This seems more the norm over in the USA. Talking of which, it can be a little unfair for us to try and emulate the USA shows, as they do have 6x times our population... Apple II, TRS-80 do seem to be super niche over here in the UK. I think both were VERY expensive back in the 70s, and so were not mass market over here. The PET did better as it was chosen for some educational uses (I have no idea why). Then the BBC Micro was launched and that filled that niche. But yeah, for future shows, I would like to see more representation by ALL old machines, not just the Commodore or Sinclair strains.
The Atari ST at 27:54 belongs to Colin Porch who was set demonstrating his game Head Over Heels 2. I had a long chat with him about the game and some of his past games like Operation Wolf, Harvey Smith Showjumping, Gryzor on the C64 and the Parasol Stars C64 conversion which never made it in the end.
Were there the original versions, or ports?
@@RetronautTech Head Over Heels 2 is a sequel to the original Head Over Heels game which Colin coded back in the 80s. It was designed by Jon Ritman and Bernie Drummand. The sequel was never released as Ocean software decided to move into the console market and were bought by Infogrames, which is now Atari SA. Operation Wolf was converted from the arcade game by Taito and released by Ocean. Gryzor another arcade conversion of a Konami game also released by Ocean. Parasol Stars (a Taito game) was being converted by Colin, but sadly his development disks were destroyed so it never got released as Ocean couldn't wait for the game to be re-written for the C64.