A quick stroll around the internals of the Sega Mega-CD HAA-2910. This one is a VA0 revision making it a launch day … Continue reading
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Blood Plasma Donation #12
With all my vaccinations up to date and my iron bolstered, it’s back to my relatively regular, varied (and somewhat) scheduled programming. I stopped by the local blood donation centre (see above) and had a rather interesting visit today. Interesting … Continue reading
Sega Mega Drive Jailbars: A Filler Video
It’s impressive that with only 17 seconds of footage I was able to create this, I want to say masterpiece, but … Continue reading
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
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
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