Pixels to 3D Objects?
Ever wanted a quick and easy way to convert PNG images to 3D Objects ready for printing? Take a look at my simple project designed to print retro style 80's artwork on 3D Printers.
A Class of Ten Year Olds Create Games
What happens when a teacher inspires a class of year six pupils (10 Year Olds) to create games on a ZX Spectrum that was created almost 40 years ago? We'll take a quick look at these ten amazing games.
Take Me Down to Emulation City…
Emulators are the key these days to using legacy hardware and preserving our digital heritage, though many are Windows based, what's available for the macOS User? In today's article we take a look...
The Evolution of Willy
My love for Manic Miner know no bounds, and having wanted a Miner Willy desk ornament it was time to put the 3D Printer to good use!
Multi Mark – For Stubborn 3″ Disks
I'd purchased some Three Inch disks from a well known Retro Seller some months ago, but today I was able to take a look and format them for use. Unfortunately due to their age, they had corruption on the media. My usual toolset didn't help, cue... Multi-Mark from Tom and Jerry of GPA
GreaseWeazle and XCode 12
Those of us who are using Keir Frasers amazing GreaseWeazle on macOS, may run into some issues from today 17th September 2020, if your macOS has updated to XCode 12. This article shows my solution to resolving the issue.
GreaseWeazle
Via the Retro community I learned of the GreaseWeazle, and at a fundamental level it works by recording the magnetic fluctuations on the disk surface and therefore doesn't rely on a specific disk interface to decode those signals. As such it makes it perfect for making digital forensic copies of disks in the past.
Amstrad CPC Magnum Light Gun
Recently I was asked to provide some information on the Amstrad Magnum Light Gun, and so I fired up the old hardware, loaded up my Assembler and Monitoring Tools and set about reverse engineering this legacy and rare piece of kit.
Joybox – A Joystick Alternative
Back in 1988, I had an idea, it was simple... There were a number of games designed for Joystick only, and back then, I much preferred a keyboard than a joystick. Mainly for the accuracy and the feel of keys rather than waggling a piece of plastic and metal...
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