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I'm happy to announce the half Aussie/half 64C cases from my previous repair video have now been reunited with their matching counterparts. Thanks to Steve who got in touch after that video to let me know they had the other mismatched halves, and offered to send me the Aussie bottom half.

As I already have a complete Aussie 64 case, I opted to send them the Aussie top half so they could also have their own Aussie case. Each half probably crossed paths in South Australia on their journey across the country (which happens to be where these cases were made) and order has been RESTOREd.

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3 weeks ago | [YT] | 74

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Just a heads up for anyone waiting on the PS1 digital audio adaptors, the next batch is now in stock on the Tindie store! I know there were a lot of people on the waiting list so these may go quick.

Not trying to stir up FOMO here, that ain't me. If you miss this batch there will be more soon enough 😁

www.tindie.com/products/theretrochannel/playstatio…

1 month ago | [YT] | 12

TheRetroChannel

Happy new year! I hope everyone had a fantastic festive season. I will be back shortly with some new videos and a fresh layout. Also Australia Post has finally resumed shipping to Canada after the postal strike. So if any of you Canadians have been waiting to order something from the Tindie store: www.tindie.com/stores/theretrochannel/ it should now be possible. Apologies if there's a few things that are sold out but everything should be restocked in the next few days.

See you all soon!

Mark

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7 months ago | [YT] | 35

TheRetroChannel

Update on the C64 from yesterday's livestream

The flakey turned pin sockets are out, along with the soldered in GALPLA and the Kernal ROM.

New dual wipe sockets installed, and the average solder joints on the 74LS257 touched up.

GALPLA swapped out for the slim PLA. It's the same as the GALPLA just with one of the GALs mounted underneath. Thanks to‪@MyGeekyHobby‬for the design. And a side note for anyone making things designed to plug into an existing socket, PLEASE use round pin headers and not the chunky square headers - they are socket killers.

The reset button was removed and the hole covered up by a new power badge. And the reason for removing the Kernal? To put in a 4 Kernal switcher, which also doubles as a reset button - nice!

That's it for this machine at the moment. I need to get some more ARMSIDs and install my RF replacement V2 - coming soon (or available now for Patrons 😉)

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1 year ago | [YT] | 44

TheRetroChannel

Hey peoples! Unless you've been living under a rock, (which is weird but your choice) you're probably aware Lee from More Fun Making It is hosting a live charity event starting now! youtube.com/live/PfF5H2jWBfQ?si=joK9fCwbq-G6mrn6

It is to raise funds for the Befriending Scheme and will include some live charity auctions. You can also donate directly here: www.justgiving.com/page/morefunmakingit

Myself and a number of other folks will be joining the stream. Hope to see you there!

1 year ago | [YT] | 22

TheRetroChannel

Happy new video day! This week we get full HDMI goodness from a C64 https://youtu.be/Jp2gDCyvt5w
And next week (now for Patrons) it's the VIC20's turn
Have a great weekend

2 years ago | [YT] | 28

TheRetroChannel

Oh yeah it's new video day! This week a look at my blooming 1084 - high voltage fun. https://youtu.be/7z6T64Elm-s
And next week (or right now for Patrons) getting full HDMI - audio and video from a C64.

2 years ago | [YT] | 20

TheRetroChannel

Everyone else: Gets VIC-II Kawari, sticks it in their C64 and they're happy
Me: 🧑‍🔧🔦⚡⚡⚡🧐🧐😯
https://youtu.be/ScgvD7q23mY

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