Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2020-09-17, 07:37

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My home-server is slowly taking form. It is not on the top of my list of to-do stuff, however I have done the PSU compartment. For powering it on, I have chosen a Meanwell 5v 10a PSU to power that lovely OrangePI-Plus2 and an internal SATA HDD. Yup. The OrangePI-Plus2 have a SATA connector on the …

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Re: Bought this (Modern) hardware today

Posted on 2020-09-04, 22:01

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Yes. MiSTer is FPGA. I agree it acts like an Amiga when running the core, Minimig, but I would not personally not sell it on eBay listed as an Amiga, or otherwise claim that I have an actual authentic Amiga (even if it would work 100% authentic) in my possession. I personally would claim that I …

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Re: Bought this (Modern) hardware today

Posted on 2020-09-04, 21:58

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There are always an option for the Vampire V4 to look like an old Commodore machine. Take an empty Amiga case, with an original keyboard. Attach a USB keyboard converter and install the V4 inside the case. Extend the ports with cables, and then you have something that have the feel of a Commodore …

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Re: Bought this (Modern) hardware today

Posted on 2020-09-04, 15:51

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Curious (just so that I understand your personal thinking and definitions - not arguing against them); Do you count MiSTer as real Amiga (or real IBM 486)? Do you count Spectrum Next (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/spectrumnext/zx-spectrum-next-issue-2) as a real Spectrum? If the Mist is an …

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Re: Bought this (Modern) hardware today

Posted on 2020-09-02, 22:50

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https://i.imgur.com/jDBr2RIh.jpg The IBM model 80 is a 386 machine. I'm pleased with flame. Thank you! Again. It depends on what you want out of the Amiga platform. At the end of the day, it is just a platform. I am a look-and-feel guy. Congratulate me, today I've bought my first Model M keyboard! …

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Re: Bought this (Modern) hardware today

Posted on 2020-09-02, 22:40

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There are always an option for the Vampire V4 to look like an old Commodore machine. Take an empty Amiga case, with an original keyboard. Attach a USB keyboard converter and install the V4 inside the case. Extend the ports with cables, and then you have something that have the feel of a Commodore …

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Re: Bought this (Modern) hardware today

Posted on 2020-09-02, 19:52

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Vampire V4 is not a real hardware Amiga. It's definitely hardware, Amiga compatible and likely uses a licensed Amiga ROM. Whether that makes it a "real hardware Amiga" or not is a matter of perspective, IMHO . It's definitely not a vintage Commodore Amiga product, no arguments on that . No need to …

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Re: Bought this (Modern) hardware today

Posted on 2020-09-02, 19:45

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I have to comment on this. If a real Amiga is defined by whoever made it. Then every single Commodore Amiga is not a real Amiga. It was invented by Amiga (or Hi-Toro) and thus they are the makers of real Amiga's. However. They did not manage to build a consumer grade machine. Commodore made it. And …

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Re: Bought this (Modern) hardware today

Posted on 2020-09-02, 19:43

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I really have to get myself a real hardware Amiga someday. I feel like I'm missing out . May I suggest an Amiga500 with scandoubler, 512k upgrade and Gotek drive. This is a setup, that can run about 75 to 80% of all Amiga games. And if you only want the classic titles from the era of the Amiga were …

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Re: Could you build a retro PC right now?

Posted on 2020-09-01, 18:55

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Except for the case, then I have all the parts I need for building a SocketA or Socket478 machine, for some sweet Win98 gaming. As for AT stuff, then I do not have any motherboard or case.

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Re: Most beautiful Dos-Games for a 486...what are your favorites?

Posted on 2020-09-01, 18:43

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I can contribute with some gems as well.... Full Throttle. Dynablaster. Raptor. Pinball Fantasies.

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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2020-09-01, 18:36

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I'm using 2.04 Kickstart and WB, same issue. I messaged the vendor to see if there's a resolution. I believe it is a firmware issue on the USB keyboard adapter. I think they may have compiled the firmware for GB key layouts. Hmmm.... I have googled this issue, however I have not found any talk …

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Re: Bought this (Modern) hardware today

Posted on 2020-09-01, 16:01

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I really have to get myself a real hardware Amiga someday. I feel like I'm missing out . May I suggest an Amiga500 with scandoubler, 512k upgrade and Gotek drive. This is a setup, that can run about 75 to 80% of all Amiga games. And if you only want the classic titles from the era of the Amiga were …

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Re: Bought this (Modern) hardware today

Posted on 2020-09-01, 15:43

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Vampire V4 is not a real hardware Amiga. It's definitely hardware, Amiga compatible and likely uses a licensed Amiga ROM. Whether that makes it a "real hardware Amiga" or not is a matter of perspective, IMHO . It's definitely not a vintage Commodore Amiga product, no arguments on that . No need to …

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Re: Bought this (Modern) hardware today

Posted on 2020-09-01, 12:31

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I bought a plastic projects case and a meanwell 5v 10a PSU for my OrangePI-Server project. I need that 10a in order to be able to drive the computer, a fan and a harddrive.

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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2020-09-01, 11:15

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I'm using 2.04 Kickstart and WB, same issue. I messaged the vendor to see if there's a resolution. I believe it is a firmware issue on the USB keyboard adapter. I think they may have compiled the firmware for GB key layouts. Hmmm.... I have googled this issue, however I have not found any talk …

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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2020-08-31, 08:55

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Got the USB keyboard KB_RESET working on my A2000 with a jumper to Gary pin #5. Made it easily reversible with a mini grabber instead of soldering to the chip. https://imgur.com/4hLjJ4c.jpg Nice. Good job. By the way. Have you solved the issue with the #-sign on the USB keyboard? I have tested with …

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Re: What are you eating/drinking? (the vogons food thread)

Posted on 2020-08-28, 14:29

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Oooh I love both of those things and yes they do complement each other - your ratios are a little out though 😁 I did eat half of the bag, before I took the picture. Another good thing, is that the beer is not of same type each can. It is as if the beer used, are a mix of different brews. They …

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Re: What are you eating/drinking? (the vogons food thread)

Posted on 2020-08-27, 17:16

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For desert today.... A beer and sweet dark liqorice. Goes well together. Filename Liqorice-N-Beer-01.jpg File size 177.87 KiB Views 101 views Filename Liqorice-N-Beer-02.jpg File size 51.12 KiB Views 101 views

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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2020-08-27, 13:11

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The good part of having all the ADF files on an 3.5 inch PATA drive. Is that I can just mount the AmigaFFS filesystem directly on Linux, and copy the content without having to use any emulator. Just love it.... Don't forget the backup, what a terrible waste of work if the drive decided to crash .. …

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