Solder Station? Must...learn...to...solder...
Title says it all - I have a modest collection of vintage 1970s to Early 1990s computers, and I fix computers for others on the side. The most important skill I feel that I am lacking for these...
View ArticleAmiga 500 Rev. 8a.1 mobo. Pro's/Con's?
So... I recently got hold of an Amiga500, and have used a couple of weeks, just to game on that beauty. Also, I have bought a 512k upgrade from indevidual computers, and everything is fine. Today I...
View ArticleA1200 tower
Hi ppl I've been out of the amiga community for quite some time, but have dusted off my A1200. The 1200 is mounted in a tower, with an ATX PSU and keyboard adapter, working quite well. To my...
View ArticleGood source for 2MB ChipRAM SIMM?
The 2MB ChipRAM SIMM in my 4000 is flaky. Anyone know of a good source for replacements? ISTR I could throw a 8MB in there as a viable replacement (of course only using 2MB,) which seems to stand up to...
View ArticleD.I.Y Amiga 1000 Kickstart ROM
Hi! Ive recently obtained an Amiga 1000 and wanted to try some accelerators Ive assembled (TF530) as well as the 8mb and IDE adaptors sold by MKL on the English Amiga Board. The first issue I had was...
View ArticleCaps not needed after removing RF modulator?
I came across this thread over on Amibay: http://www.amibay.com/showthread.php...-A1200-Project One of the comments on that thread says "Those Caps are part of the RF out circuit and as he has removed...
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TEAC FD-135HFN-414u Jumpersettings?
Hi. I got this old drive, from my parents first PC, and I did notice the row of jumpers on the drive. I can not find any information online, regarding jumpersettings to use this drive on an Amiga. If...
View ArticleNeed advice on best way to blow $300 for A1200 upgrades?
I recently became an Amiga 1200 owner by shear luck - being at the right yard sale at the right time and at a great price. I am into vintage computing but I considered an Amiga out of reach - score one...
View ArticleSquirrel vs Surf Squirrel
Hi All, Just wondering whats the difference between the original Squirrel and the Surf Squirrel? Besides the surf having the enhanced serial port! (Serial port is no use to me now days!) Are both scsi...
View ArticlePlipbox work with AmigaDOS 1.3?
Is there enough software supporting Plipbox that runs under DOS 1.3 that I can get FTP working on my Amiga 1000 so that I can transfer directly from my Mac or PC to it rather than to my A2000 w/...
View ArticleHow hard to install HD on a2000 ?
How hard is it to install a GVP HC+8 scsi controller + 4 gb HD and 8 mb ram on my amiga 2000 ? I found this item on ebay, and would love to get it later. I can really use the extra memory + HD space....
View ArticleSonnet Crescendo ppc for the Mediator LT4?
Hi all, Does anyone know if the Sonnet Crescendo is compatible with the Mediator LT4? I know the team are working on the big box amiga's but I'm curious to know if they have got it working with the...
View ArticleSuprise: not a standard floppy on the Commodore A1011.
Dear All, I just bought a Commodore A1011 external floppy drive. The drive was listed as not working... the drive sees the floppy but does not read it. I bought it hoping to simply replace the internal...
View ArticleIs there any Amiga500 "sidecar" Zorro IDE-Adaptor?
Hi. Can someone guide me to a Zorro slot Amiga500 "sidecar" IDE adaptor, wich will boot with an Kickrom 2 (37.300/37.350). I am looking for one to buy (in the near future) from EU, that are able to run...
View ArticleA2000 CPU pin 54
Could someone please verify if pin 54 of the A2000 CPU goes to pin 27 of U301 (CIA) and pin 27 U500 (ROM)? I know that pin 27 of U301 and U500 are tied together. The schematic is a bit confusing on bus...
View ArticleRAM not found on GVP 030-40 combo board
Splitting this off from the Buddha thread. I have a GVP 030-40 combo board with 1MB of RAM installed. Sadly, the RAM is not seen. The computer is an A2000 rev. 6.2 and KS 3.1. I've double checked the...
View ArticleA500/a500+
Hi, Have taken a bit of time out of looking at the A1200's to look at my A500's. Looked at a A500 and A500+ so far (6a/8a). Have snipped off the battery in the A500+. Was a GP so later one and no signs...
View ArticleWhich type of LCD screen is the best for gaming on the Amiga?
Hi all, I have an external video convertor (RGB to VGA) for my Amiga and connected an old 4:3 HP LCD monitor to it but the result is dissapointing. Especially scrolling is not as smooth as on my old...
View ArticleAmiga 4000T Repairs
Hi All, After all theses years not being into the Amiga scene, Im getting back into full swing of my miggys! So I have set up all my machines CD32 SX32 Pro SX1 A1200 CDTV expect for my beloved Quickpak...
View ArticleWhy is AGA so hard to implement?
Hi All, With todays advances in technology with Vampire Accelerators Miming FPG cpus and chip sets cloning! Why hadnt anyone succesufuly been able to clone AGA gfx and just gone straight to 16 &...
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