CD32 Refurbishment, Part 2
How to replace the laser and calibrate the CD drive of a CD32.
CD32 Refurbishment, Part 1
This poor machine had a botched restauration attempt. Can I fix it?
Building a ZX Dandanator Mini
The ZX Dandanator Mini is a DIY game cartridge for the ZX Spectrum. Let's build one!
ZX Spectrum Plus Repair
This ZX Spectrum Plus was an upgrade, and gave me quite a headache with its poor picture quality.
New ZX Spectrum 48K
This is how I built an (almost) brand new Sinclair ZX Spectrum.
Amiga 1200 Black Edition
The Amiga is still alive and getting new hard- and software. I'm building a black Amiga 1200 from new parts.
Amiga 1000 Restauration, Part 3
In the third part of the Amiga 1000 restauration, I will replace the floppy drive with a floppy simulator, and put everything back together.
Amiga 1000 Restauration, Part 2
In the second part of the Amiga 1000 restauration, I will take care for the keyboard. There is a surprising lot to do!
Amiga 1000 Restauration, Part 1
The Amiga 1000 is the jewel of every Amiga collection. I had the lucky chance to get one. Let's refurbish it!
Atari ST
I was curious about what an Atari ST feels like. So I got one, and futureproofed it.
Rehousing of a PSP
Let's refurbish a handheld game console for a change. This PSP got a shiny new case, and a custom firmware.
The Red C64
After refurbishing Amiga and Spectrum home computers, it was time to get my hands on a broken Commodore 64.
ZX Spectrum "Portugal"
This Spectrum was "Assembled in Portugal". The first time I see that. Let's give it a new life.
A new Harlequin
The Harlequin is a Sinclair ZX Spectrum 128K clone. It's available as DIY kit, and it's fun to make one.
ZX Spectrum "Beauty"
When I started to refurbish old computers in 2021, I couldn't imagine that it was so much fun. 😁 The other day I bought another ZX Spectrum.
Flash Amiga ROM
The Amiga Flash ROM adapter by @AmigaWorld is a good alternative to EPROMs. This is how to flash and use them.
Action Replay
I felt sorry for this old and dirty Action Replay, so I bought and fixed it.
Amiga 1200 Restauration
What is better, an Amiga 4000 or an Amiga 1200? Well, why not just have both? 😁
How to burn Amiga EPROMs
How to burn Amiga EPROMs yourself.
The Ugly Duckling
Restauration of a GVP harddisk controller. It is the companion of my Amiga 500, but was in a worse shape after all those years. Will it become beautiful again?
Amiga 4000 Restauration, Part 2
The A4000 got a new PSU, and then came the moment of truth: was all of my work successful? And could that ugly sticker be whitened away from the case?
Amiga 4000 Restauration, Part 1
It's time for restauring my Amiga 4000. Once my pride and joy, it decayed to a sad state over the years. A badly yellowed case, leaked battery lye, there's a lot to do.
ZX Spectrum "Recoiled"
The other ZX Spectrum had a broken coil and was said to be irreparable. Let's find out, and make a new coil!
ZX Spectrum "Chrome"
I've restaured my first ZX Spectrum, and gave it a shiny new chrome case.