Retro Workshop

Batteryless OP-1
Is it possible to use a Teenage Engineering OP-1 without a battery when it is worn out?
Sidecar Restauration, Part 3
Now it's finally time for a test run. Will the Sidecar work?
Sidecar Restauration, Part 2
In the second part, the Sidecar is repaired and reassembled.
Sidecar Restauration, Part 1
The Sidecar is a real Amiga rarity. Let's restore one!
An Arabic Toast Rack
I'm restoring a very special Sinclair ZX Spectrum 128K.
Competition Pro Mini refurbishment
Let's build a completely new board for these joysticks.
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.