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Resurrecting a ZX Spectrum 128K+ "Toastrack": A Retro Computing Restoration

2025-07-01

The author reminisces about his childhood with the Sinclair ZX Spectrum 48K and details the restoration of a rare ZX Spectrum 128K+ "Toastrack". This vintage machine suffered from various issues, including unreliable power, poor video quality, and a failing keyboard. The author meticulously addressed these problems by replacing the 7805 voltage regulator with a more efficient DC-DC Buck converter, cleaning the edge connector, adding video filters, and replacing the worn-out keyboard membrane. Audio improvements were also made. Finally, using an RGB2HDMI converter, the author achieved crisp HDMI output, breathing new life into the old machine and allowing him to play classic games once more.

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Resurrecting a Perfect Commodore Amiga 1000: A Retrocomputing Odyssey

2025-01-29

This blog post details the author's journey restoring a Commodore Amiga 1000, the first model of the Amiga series. Purchased from eBay, the machine's resurrection involved identifying its previous owner (Franz Barta), replacing capacitors, troubleshooting (a loose CPU socket was the culprit!), installing a PiStorm and Parceiro expansion board, and finally, restoring it to working order with a Retrobrighting treatment. The author shares experiences running incompatible software using WHDLoad and outlines future upgrades, including RGB2HDMI for high-definition output and RAM expansion.