A Macintosh Classic! What a great platform to test GeoCities. No, just no. Stop right there. No way. Let’s dig a little … Continue reading
Category: Repairs
Retrobright vs. Banksia Modem
Lots of people I know like retrobright. I’ve never really liked it, seems too much hassle for too little return. Above is a before shot of the modem. Note at this stage the modem had some extensive accidental damage … Continue reading
Multimeter, MiSTer and GeoCities
This video dates back to mid-July 2021. We were in the middle of a pandemic – the delta strain. Just today I was … Continue reading
Multimeter Mayhem
Look at what can be achieved if you believe in yourself. This multimeter was a disaster zone before and now it can now detect an open line (OL) again and, well, turn on!
This particular multimeter, an AideTek.com VC97+, had … 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
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
Holden VY Commodore Car Repair: Chapter 5 – Cabin Temperature Sensor Replacement
The final video in the series of the trusty VY Commodore. We revisit the cabin temperature sensor and … Continue reading
Holden VY Commodore Car Repair: Chapter 4 – Key Programming with the KF200
These car keys with batteries in them are ticking time bombs. Batteries do not last forever and … Continue reading
Holden VY Commodore Car Repair: Chapter 3 – Locating the Cabin Temperature Sensor
Amongst all the trinkets inside the car behind the steering wheel lies an ambient temperature sensor for … Continue reading
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