How to convert a dumpster Sony CRT TV into a retro computer RGB monitor. Going through the design considerations, schematics, datasheets and the “jungle chip” and how to feed in the RGB signal and switch it. Also a look at the the old school CGA video interface on an IBM …
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Go back in time to 1980 and a look at what consumer electronics and parts were available from Tandy in the UK. 1980’s Tandy Voice Recognition Chip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFth9K_IvwA Dick Smith’s new channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80seR-2BPyk Forum HERE Podcast: Download
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Why did Apple’s most beautiful product fail? A look at the Apple PowerMac G4 Cube designed by Jonathan Ive. A teardown and power-up. Forum HERE Podcast: Download
Read More »How did you connect to a time sharing computer in 1972? Teardown of the Texas Instruments TI Silent 700 model 745 terminal with acoustic coupler modem. Forum HERE Podcast: Download
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A dual layer touch screen calculator watch in 1983? Amazing! Teardown of the rather obscure Casio TC-500 Forum HERE Podcast: Download
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