It’s impressive that with only 17 seconds of footage I was able to create this, I want to say masterpiece, but … Continue reading
Author: Shane McRetro
Eight Month Veganniversary
I’ve been called a lot of things in my time. Handsome, attractive, portly? But I have never been called a great cook. The above image is one of those fancy non-meat burgers, coupled with fake mayo on a healthy piece … Continue reading
Cisco SPA112 V05 Capacitor Replacement List
I did replace the capacitors in this one as they were… sus…pect (see photo below). And while there aren’t many photos, the ones I do have are now in the photo gallery in case they are of use to anyone. … Continue reading
NetComm IG6000 Industrial Dial-up Modem
I stumbled upon the IG6000 modem by mistake, I was actually looking for a regular old dial-up modem for my test dial-up network. I’ve since learnt that NetComm has been eaten up by Casa Systems. That’s ironic because NetComm gobbled … Continue reading
Internal Inspection of the Sega Mega Drive Model 1 (VA0) HAA-2510
Today, we’re having a look around the internals of the first Mega Drive (HAA-2510), the model 1 VA0. There’s … Continue reading
The Mickey Mouse Watch
Ah yes, the Mickey Mouse watch from my childhood. It broke down a long time ago and never got repaired. As it turns out, these watches … Continue reading
Dial-up on Windows 95 on the MiSTer FPGA
I can’t believe it worked. I switched from Prolific PL2303 to an FTDI FT232RL USB to serial cable which was recognised natively by the … Continue reading
COVID-19 Vaccination – AstraZeneca Dose 1 – Follow Up
It looks like the delta variant is spreading around Sydney now. We’ve entered a pseudo-lockdown and I can see why. If the government closes all businesses, no one has any income. Federal-level support has dried up but we shouldn’t worry … Continue reading
COVID-19 Vaccination – AstraZeneca Dose 1
Well, I’m on the way to having some vaccination powers. I now need my body to do the thing where it gives me some immunity. Then in just 12 short weeks and I can get my second dose. For me, … Continue reading
NetComm Mega-i-Modem CD2004 Capacitor List
One of the best parts about having retro gear pass through your hands is the ability to perform preventative maintenance on hardware. What’s the easiest preventative maintenance that can be carried out? Lovely little through-hole capacitors. Here’s the list for … Continue reading
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