● Description
My trusty CRT went *pop* some time ago and I've finally got around to fixing it. Hopefully this will help some of you save your own monitors and do it safely.
● Support RMC
Time is the most valuable thing we have. Patrons create a reliable monthly income that allows me the time to dedicate to creating content. My goal is to reach 1000 Official Cave Dwellers to come along for the journey that is RMC and support my dream. Thank you. https://www.patreon.com/RetroManCave
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● Episode Links
Flyback Transformer: Part HR 7533
Bought from: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Transformer-Hr-7533-AT2079-37591-AT2079-37592-New-Flyback-Transformer-New/323593615560
Power Switch: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1x-TV-Power-Switch-4A-250-V-Ein-TV-Monitor-CM8833-II-C64-C128/254341362470
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Retro Tea Break - https://audioboom.com/channels/5001251
Retro Island Diskettes - https://audioboom.com/channels/5001240
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pupJ_a73ro
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● Description
Today we take tea and 15 minutes with Stephen or SIR who created some of the most memorable Commodore 64 title screens on the games we loved.
● Music
Memory Overlap - Lucention
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja3beh606LM
● Support the Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/8-bit-symphony/8-bit-symphony-pro-double-orchestral-cd-of-8-bit-classics
● The History of Ocean can be found here: https://fusionretrobooks.com/collections/retro-books/products/the-history-of-ocean-software
● Support RMC
Time is the most valuable thing we have. Patrons create a reliable monthly income that allows me the time to dedicate creating content. My goal is to be able to do it full time. You can support this dream here: https://www.patreon.com/RetroManCave
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● Support the Sponsors of The Cave
Subscribe to Fusion Magazine - https://fusiongamemag.com
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1ClickPrint: https://www.1clickprint.com#retromancave
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● Episode Links
8-bit Symphony Website: https://www.8-bit-symphony.com/
Support the Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/8-bit-symphony/8-bit-symphony-pro-double-orchestral-cd-of-8-bit-classics
● Description
Chris Abbott is turning our favourite C64 tunes into full blown epics with a symphony orchestra. Today he tells us all about the 8 Bit Symphony, Rob Hubbard and the journey taken so far to make these glorious renditions a reality.
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● RMC Podcasts
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Retro Tea Break - https://audioboom.com/channels/5001251
Retro Island Diskettes - https://audioboom.com/channels/5001240
...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cijZSaPHHuI
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A 5 minute tech test on one of the many cheap PCI to PCI Express adapters on the market. Does it work and is it worth buying one. Lets find out.
Music Credits:
We Always Thought the Future Would Be Kind of Fun by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/darkglow/
Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/
We Always Thought the Future Would Be Kind of Fun by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/darkglow/
Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xy3Xor4bF5w
You can find the Ultimate Joystick Interface here: https://backofficeshow.com/shop/ultimate-joystick-interface
This is not an affiliate or sponsored link/video, I'm just supporting the development of a device I like!
Today we convert a Thrustmaster F22 Pro joystick from DB15 to USB using a new joystick interface developed by Dr Andrew Armstrong of the Back Office Show.
● Support RMC
Time is the most valuable thing we have. Patrons create a reliable monthly income that allows me the time to dedicate creating content. My goal is to be able to do it full time. You can support this dream here: https://www.patreon.com/RetroManCave
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● Treat me to a Coffee with Ko-Fi: http://ko-fi.com/retromancave
● Leave a tip on Paypal: https://paypal.me/RetroManCave
● Support the Sponsors of The Cave
MonsterJoysticks: https://monsterjoysticks.com/RMC
1ClickPrint: https://www.1clickprint.com#retromancave
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretromancave/
Discord: https://discord.gg/7qYtGcz
● Episode Links
You can find the Ultimate Joystick Interface here: https://backofficeshow.com/shop/ultimate-joystick-interface
This is not an affiliate or sponsored link/video, I'm just supporting the development of a device I like!
The Back Office Show Channel: https://www.youtube.com/backofficeshow
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● RMC Podcasts
Enjoy my Podcasts with your favourite app using the links here:
Retro Tea Break - https://audioboom.com/channels/5001251
Retro Island Diskettes - https://audioboom.com/channels/5001240
...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOkDHWklPTY
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● Description
Can we really use an Amiga on a modern monitor for as little as £15 / $20? Scan doublers taking the 15khz signal of the Amiga up to the 31khz supported by modern monitors can easily cost £100 or more so a cheap solution would be more than welcome. Lets test it out.
● Related Episodes
Part 1 - Review - https://youtu.be/q3J4QJsn0ig
Part 2 - Fixing Noise - https://youtu.be/xqlrOcGZx38
● Useful Links
Ian Stedman findings: https://ianstedman.wordpress.com/2015/01/25/gbs-82xx-experiments-part-2/
GadgetUK GBS-8220 review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNhaeE4rv8o
Darren Hunter ZX Spectrum to GBS-8220: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJusmb43jVM
● Music
Amiga Game - Fury of the Furries
Amiga Game - Final Fight Title Theme
Amiga Game - KGB
Amiga Demo - The Black Lotus - Little Nell
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3J4QJsn0ig
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Let's try out a HDMI screen with RetroPie and some games. This is the "Elecrow 5 Inch Touch Screen HDMI Monitor". A TFT LCD monitor with touch screen and 60hz refresh.
Hopefully you find the tour and Retropie footage useful in putting together your own projects.
Purchasing Links to support RMC
Elecrow 5" Screen: http://amzn.to/2h8PvK9
You can support my channel by becoming a Patreon, and enjoy early access, the RMC coffee lounge and other fun:
Support: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=5742562
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Music:
Trips - Topher Mohr and Alex Elena
Satin Sugar - Huma-Huma
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VgNBDMOssg
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● Stephens Links to find out more
A1500+ Website: https://www.amigasystems.com
A1500+ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/checkmate1500plus/
Stephens Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/imicaltd
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● Description
In 1988 Checkmate Digital took on Commodore with their A500 desktop conversion kit. Today we hear the story of the Checkmate A1500, the Commodore Amiga 1500 and the new Checkmate A1500 Plus. A story which spans over 30 years and is still being written.
● Music
Etherial Choir Ascends - Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions
Cool Club Through The Wall - Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions
Breathing Planet - Doug Maxwel
Lights Out - Jimmy Fontanez/Doug Maxwell
Zen Valley - Josh Kirsch/Media Right Productions
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMxWvEmvti4
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● MonsterJoysticks: https://monsterjoysticks.com/RMC
● 1ClickPrint: https://www.1clickprint.com#retromancave
● Cave Links
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theretromancave/
Discord: https://discord.gg/7qYtGcz
RMC Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheRetroManCave
● Series Links
Part 1 - Meet the TRS80: https://youtu.be/LAG1polfIx4
Part 2 - Diagnosing the Fault: https://youtu.be/OVDpQIbw_dI
Part 3 - Cosmetic Repair: https://youtu.be/Xigwt-qaTkk
● 3D Printing with Dubious Engineering - https://youtu.be/JtsMRttIdbQ
● Description
Our TRS80 needs to be cosmetically restored. Can we make it look as good as new in the Cave and learn some new techniques along the way? Let's find out.
● Music
Retro Show - Timm Richter
The Break - Density & Time
Morning Dew - Density & Time
Finding Me - Eveningland
Meadow - Density & Time
Please - Wayne Jones
Magical Gravity - Asher Fulero
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xigwt-qaTkk