August 2015

Well, something seems to work: we have lights and buttons! There are still some missing bits, so the build is not finished yet. Hopefully the rest of the parts turn up soon. The PICkit 2 clone is looking a little more complete now that I’ve fitted the LEDs. There’s a... Continue reading

We’re getting closer! Some components have now been installed, but I’m still waiting for more parts to arrive. Here’s hoping they do! The bonus challenge is still to program the Atmel chip with the PICkit 2 and AVRDUDE… just for kicks… in OS X! Lunchbeat / PICkit 2 series Lunchbeat... Continue reading

Something a little different from the usual collection of old computers and electronic gadgets. Here’s the Baldwin 5917 steam locomotive! This enormous machine was built by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton in the United States in 1952 for the New South Wales Government Railways. It entered service in March 1953 as one of twenty... Continue reading