Vintage Computing

How does a PC read an old school analog joystick? It might be more interesting than you think. Or how to make an ADC out of a 555 Timer… IBM PC Jr Technical Reference Manual Tandy 1000 Technical Reference Manual Forum HERE Podcast: Download

Dave looks at the biggest flop in 1980’s personal computers, the IBM PC Jr. Teardown and extensive walk-through of the main motherboard. Part 2 HERE Service Manual HERE Forum HERE Podcast: Download

Dave tears down and takes a look at the classic 1980 Tandy / Radio Shack TRS-80 Colour Computer. Includes hacking a composite video output circuit to get it working on a modern HDMI computer monitor. Service Manual With Schematics Forum HERE Manuals HERE Podcast: Download

What’s inside the world’s first HD DVD player? The Toshiba HD-XA1 It was the 2006 version of the BETA vs VHS war. Includes a detailed look inside the triple wavelength blue laser optical drive mechanism. Forum HERE Podcast: Download

What’s inside the world’s first portable microcomputer? The Osborne 1 from Osborne Computer Corporation torn down. An Adam Osborne and Lee Felsenstein design. ROM Dumps HERE and HERE Field Service Manual Technical Manual Forum HERE Podcast: Download