Month: December 2024

Highretrogamelord89
Games

Super Glooper also Frogs for the ZX81

December 30, 2024 Highretrogamelord89

Came also out for: Game description: A collection of 2 games: Super Glooper: A mix of Pac-Man and Make Trax/Crush Roller. The player is in a maze and has to paint it whole while avoiding aliens. The player can pick up shields that work the same way as power …

Kevin Savetz
Atari

Daniel Serpell, FastBasic — Interview

December 30, 2024 Kevin Savetz

Daniel Serpell (dmsc) is the creator of FastBasic, a modern implementation of the BASIC programming language for the Atari 8-bit computers. He released the first version to the public in 2017. Today, the GPL-licensed language is up to version 4.6, and is a favorite of 10-line BASIC game contest entrants …

ANTIC
Atari

ANTIC Interview 451 – Daniel Serpell, FastBasic

December 30, 2024 ANTIC

Daniel Serpell (dmsc), Creator of FastBasic   Daniel Serpell (dmsc) is the creator of FastBasic, a modern implementation of the BASIC programming language for the Atari 8-bit computers. He released the first version to the public in 2017. Today, the GPL-licensed language is up to version 4.6, and is a …

Retro Computing Roundtable
Computers

RCR Episode 280: Cheap home computers

December 29, 2024 Retro Computing Roundtable

Panelists: Paul Hagstrom (hosting), Quinn Dunki, and Carrington Vanston Topic: 1980 In 1980, Commodore introduced the VIC-20, Sinclair introduced the ZX80, Tandy introduced the Color Computer, and HP tried to breed a computer out of calculators. Also other things happened. Which we discuss! Topic/Feedback links: VIC-20  Sinclair ZX80 …

Apple II Europlus
Apple II

Announcement of 2025 WOzFests (38-42)

December 29, 2024 europlus

2025 is going to be an exciting year for WOzFests – April marks the 10th anniversary of WOzFest-1! 10 YEARS!1!!!one!! Here’s how the year is shaping up: WOzFest 38: 12 April 2025 10th Anniversary Celebration! WOzFest 39: 24 May 2025 WOzFest 40: 26 July 2025 WOzFest 41: 27 September 2025 …

CuriousMarc
Computers

HP 3438A Digital Multimeter Repair, Calibration and Principle of Operation

December 29, 2024 CuriousMarc

Birt from the “Hey Birt!” channel donated an HP 3438A digital multimeter. Let’s repair it and figure out how its dual ramp A to D converter works. My HP 3438A Service Manual Scan: https://archive.org/details/hp-3438-a-digital-multimeter-operating-and-service-manual/mode/2up HP 3478A Multislope II DVM repair: https://youtu.be/p1r5ze8Xcfw “Hey Birt!” Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HeyBirt Stuff that supports the channel: …