In this edition of that Geek Guy, Steve introduces us to the Commodore 128 computer and a couple of hardware hacks that were developed to help speed up performance in regards to disc access.
On this edition of That Geek Guy, Steve takes a further look into Commodore computer mods for what what he calls the "Ultimate Commodore Computer Hack."
During the 1980's, Commodore dominated the market with a whopping 30%-40% market share thanks to its aggressive marketing campaigns. But it wasn't just good advertising that made the Commodore 64 such a success. Steve takes us inside the Commodore 64 to see what else contributed to this legendary machine becoming the best selling computer of all time.
Learn how to reverse the yellowing that affects most vintage computers and components. Has your old computer turned yellow or brown with age? You've probably tried everything from SimpleGreen to rubbing alcohol and aren't ready to resort to painting your classic computer case. So what can you do? For this tutorial, we'll demonstrate a simple process that involves a common household chemical and the power of the sun to restore a 1983 Apple IIe back to its original color.
The Indus GT claims to be 400% faster than the Commodore 1541 Floppy Drive. Watch as we conduct a side-by-side comparison of Commodore's flagship 1541 along with the C-1571 and third-party Indus GT.
Learn how to build an industrial themed computer desk using off the shelf parts in this informative DIY presentation. This build requires little cutting and uses common hand tools for assembly. On a skill level of 1-10, this could be rated as a 3 or 4.
Is the Indus GT really 400% faster than Commodore's stock 1541 Floppy Drive? In Part 1 we measured the raw read and write speeds of the Indus GT against Commodore's 1541 and 1571. This time, we 'll once again compare these three drives, only this time utilizing speed optimization tools such as the Epyx Fast Load cartridge and the Indus GT Fast I/O software. Which drive will prove to be the fasted overall? Watch and find out.
Another DIY tutorial wherein we demonstrate how to install JiffyDOS into a Commodore 1571 floppy disk drive. With just a few simple tools, this procedure cane be accomplished in just a matter of minutes. This project is a 3 on a difficulty scale of 1 to 10.
When Nintendo announced it would be bringing back the Nintendo Entertainment System as a retro game concept, it created quite a stir among video game enthusiast. On the day it was released, we were fortunate enough to acquire one before they completely sold out. Join us as we reveal the highly anticipated Nintendo Mini NES game console, the NES Classic Edition.
Another DIY tutorial wherein we demonstrate how to install a modern LED display in a vintage Disco Fever pinball machine from 1978. The components featured in this video provide a simple to install upgrade option that fits most classic pinball machines. While this demonstration utilizes classic amber, these displays can also be found in bright blue as well as red. NOTE: Thanks to observant viewer, who pointed out that we mistakenly used the term LCD instead of LED throughout the video. *grin* Thanks for the catch.
The GQ Electronics GQ-5200 SMD Rework Soldering Station is an inexpensive, high-quality product that get's the job done. Join us as we reveal what's inside the box. Afterwards, we'll demonstrate how to operate the unit and provide a few helpful tips.
A comprehensive review of the GW01 Smart Watch, an iPhone and Android compatible smart watch that can be found for under $100. Jump ahead to 1:05 to skip the update and watch the review.
On the weekend prior to Valentines Day, 2017, Steve picked up a 2nd pinball machine for the man cave: a Mr. & Mrs. Pacman from 1982. Join us for the first part of this new project on That Geek Guy.
In Part 1, we brought home a Mr. and Mrs. Pacman pinball machine and discovered a few intermittent problems. In Part 2, we'll introduce you to the switch matrix and how understanding it can make troubleshooting switches a whole lot easier. To learn more about the switch matrix and how it works, visit the guys at Pinball Rehab: http://pinballrehab.com/1-articles/solid-state-repair/repair-guides/146-switch-matrix-theory-and-troubleshooting
Join us as we travel to Pasadena, MD to pickup another vintage arcade game, a 1980 Midway Space Invaders Deluxe. Watch as we do a thorough walk through of everything we will be restoring to bring this classic back to life.
How Accurate is the Fitbit Alta and Alta HR? Unlike other reviews that barely scratch the surface with opinion-based info, this review digs deeper into the evolution of fitness trackers to provide a robust analysis of their true accuracy. Jump ahead to 1:54 to skip the history and jump into the accuracy issues. For the bottom line (Spoiler Alert!) skip all the way to 4:49. But doing so, you'll miss the point entirely. so be sure to go back and watch the entire video to put it all in perspective.
Steve continues his valiant effort to breathe life back into the Space Invaders Deluxe after being left for dead. Join us as we attempt to resolve a case of vertical collapse on the original Motorola KV700 (M5000) B&W monitor chassis. For this project we will be exploring the entire rebuild process including chassis removal, tear down, cleaning, repair, rebuild, and testing. Here is a list of parts ordered from Newark element 14 http://www.newark.com: - 3ea 06M7367 NTE123AP BIPOLAR TRANSISTOR NPN 40V TO-92; Transistor Polarity:NPN; Collector Emitter Voltage V(br)ceo:40V; Transition Frequency ft:250MHz; Power Dissipation Pd:625mW; DC Collector Current:600mA; DC Current Gain hFE:300hFE; Product Range:- EA 3 @ $0.89 $2.68 - 1ea 29C4417 NTE108 RF TRANSISTOR NPN 15V 600MHZ TO-92; Transistor Polarity:NPN; Collector Emitter Voltage V(br)ceo:15V; Transition Frequency ft:600MHz; Power Dissipation Pd:625mW; DC Collector Current:50mA; DC Current Gain hFE:20hFE; No. of Pins:3Pins EA 1 @ $1.26 $1.26 - 1ea 58K9813 476TTA050M ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR 47UF 50V 20% AXIAL; Capacitance:47 F; Voltage Rating:50V; Product Range:TTA Series; Capacitance Tolerance: 20%; Capacitor Terminals:Axial Leaded; Diameter:6.3mm; Packaging:Each; Lead Spacing:- EA 1 @ $0.33 $0.33 - 2ea 97M3995 MCAX25V226M6X13 ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR 22UF 25V 20% AXIAL; Capacitance:22 F; Voltage Rating:25V; Product Range:MCAX Series; Capacitance Tolerance: 20%; Capacitor Terminals:Axial Leaded; Diameter:6mm; Packaging:Each; Lead Spacing:- EA 2 @ $0.55 $1.10 - 1ea 13M5148 MCNP16V105M5X11 ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR 1UF 16V 20% RADIAL; Capacitance:1 F; Voltage Rating:16V; Product Range:MCNP Series; Capacitance Tolerance: 20%; Capacitor Terminals:Radial Leaded; Diameter:5mm; Packaging:Each; Lead Spacing:2mm EA 1 @ $0.20 $0.20 - 1ea 54K7486 TVX1J101MAD ALUMINUM ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITOR 100UF 63V 20% AXIAL; Capacitance:100 F; Voltage Rating:63V; Product Range:VX Series; Capaci
Is EvapoRust really the magic rust remover that the infomercials claim? Watch as Steve experiments with Evaporust to see if it will remove the age-old corrosion that has built up on virtually all the metal components of this nearly century old arcade machine. Will this corrosion bath remove the caked on rust or will our host have to resort to sandblasting, or even worse, tossing the original parts from this classic Space Invaders Deluxe? Join us as Steve continues his epic quest to restore life into this classic arcade game.
The Pilot episode of That Geek Guy discussed hardware and software hacks that can be applied to Commodore computers. In Part 2, Steve introduced what he referred to as "The Ultimate Commodore Hack," wherein he converted a broken 1571 floppy drive into a Micro PC. Since then, people have been asking to see what went into that build. Join us for this episode of That Geek Guy as we reveal what's actually inside this unique mod. Music: Cool Hard Facts - Exhilarate by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100280 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
