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new boards are here thanks to #PCBWay

Amiga Keyboard PCB Replaces A500 and A1200 Membranes
#Amiga #Amiga500 #Amiga1200 #RetroComputing #CommodoreAmiga #AmigaRepair #PCBWay
https://theoasisbbs.com/amiga-keyboard-pcb-replaces-a500-and-a1200-membranes/?fsp_sid=11824

It's time to release the #RAMpager! An MTU banked RAM expansion card for the #KIM1 computer.

This board allows up to 1MB of memory via a 4KB banked window (with different read/write controls, so you can write to a page while reading from another!).

https://codeberg.org/hkzlab/KIM-1_RAMpager

As usual, thanks to #PCBWay for sponsoring the project via PCB production.

If you wish to donate even small amounts, it's always appreciated and you can do so via ko-fi.com/hkzlab
I use that mainly to pay components for these projects.

Enjoy!

New board revision batch for the #RAMpager acquired! This was also sponsored by #pcbway.

I'll get one assembled and tested in the coming days, can't get to it today as the day is already full.

The good news for today is that, at least, rev. 1 of the #KIM1 #RAMpager has been submitted for production at #PCBway.

There, that's it. That's the peak of the day.

And I still have several hours of bullshit to endure.

Few more hours at home (at a surviveable temperature), so I fixed a few traces and added the "RAMpager" text.

If nothing comes to mind, I'll probably contact #PCBWay on monday to see if they want to sponsor the second revision (that'll probably also be the published one, if I did not create other issues with the changes).

Great. #PCBway shipped the prototype for the RAMpager and Mouser shipped the package with the components for the build.

With some luck might be able to get to it next week.

I ordered some PCBs the other day from #PCBway for me to build #ChevroletBolt boards for the #OVMS project.

Yes, the parts are arriving now. And yes, I'm super excited. No more Onstar!

Sent the Rev.0 of the #KIM1 RAMpager to #PCBway for sponsorship approval.
If they greenlight it, I'll also prepare a mouser cart for the build

Cleaned up the #MiSCUSI CMOS variant repo, regenerated sources, generated rev.2 gerbers (fixed some silkscreen issues) and added a link to the #PCBWay project if you prefer to order from there.

https://codeberg.org/hkzlab/MiSCUSI_AppleII_Plus

Learn to Solder with PCBWay, Long Island Explorium, & Coney Island Maker Faire

Make your own MFLI light-up badge and learn to use a soldering iron on a simple circuit board.

Free with entry while supplies last.

Tickets:
https://makerfairelongisland.eventbrite.com/

#MakerFaireLongIsland #LearnToSolder #PCBWay #STEM

#TauntingBoard has finally been released!
It's an #Apple2 #MockingBoard clone(ish) with a few changes I'd dare call improvements.

It's free for everyone: print it, build it, enjoy it.
https://codeberg.org/hkzlab/TauntingBoard

Thanks for #PCBWay for sponsoring not one, but two prototype runs for this board!

Boost if you wish (appreciated!) and/or donate a few credits via Ko-Fi if you want and have some to spare (Not essential, but they'll be used to help pay for components for future projects: believe me, they're helpful, vet expenses are eating away most of disposable income lately).

Episódio 173 – As novas novidades – Parte B

https://retropolis.com.br/2026/04/22/episodio-173-as-novas-novidades-parte-b/

#Podcast #80386 #8086 #8086CPU #Adafruit #AliExpress #Amiga #AppleIIc #Commodore #Commodore64 #CRASHMagazine #EhBASIC #fpga #Harlequin #IbmPc #Intel #Laptop #Lazarustorm #LCD #microdrive #Minimig #MSX #MSX2 #MSXGoauld #MSXMini #Notebook #Omega #OmniDesktop128HQ #OneChipBook #PCBWay #PiStorm #podcast #Retrocomputao #retrogaming #Retrpolis #sinclair #SMX #Sony #Stargate #

Rev. 2 of the tauntingboard ( #Apple2 mockingboard clone with a few improvements for my use cases) has been submitted to #PCBWay for sponsorship evaluation.

We'll see tomorrow.

If lucky enough, I expect to be able to release this to you all by the end of the month.

In other news, I'm terribly behind schedule today.

Finally, the #MiSCUSI is released!
https://codeberg.org/hkzlab/MiSCUSI_AppleII

For the newcomers, it's a rebuild of the Apple II #SCSI card, made with SMD components.

Tested it on my #Delta Apple //e clone with a #BlueSCSI

Thanks to #PCBWay for sponsoring this,and thanks to @DosFox for testing the PLD dumps on his card!

As usual, if you like my projects and have some credits to spare, you can throw me a few via Ko-Fi. It's not strictly necessary, but all go towards the next projects (instead of using what's left after I have fed and medicated the cat colony I inherited...).

First of three new projects released: The #GalDiskII, sponsored by #PCBWay (thanks!)

An #Apple2 Disk II controller clone using a PLD in place of the P6A PROM.

It does away with the transistors used to turn on/off some ICs and introduces a few quality-of-life improvements I wanted (mainly the ability to configure it for the FloppyEmu dual-drive emulation mode).

It was built to help me test my P6A to 22V10 conversion, and is now the controller of choice for my //e clone.

Enjoy, it's free for everyone!
If you want to support me, a few credits on https://ko-fi.com/hkzlab are always appreciated!

https://codeberg.org/hkzlab/GalDiskII

The trio of boards sponsored by #PCBWay arrived! It is now time to start soldering.

I'll begin with the GalDisk II, a Disk II controller using a GAL22V10 in place of the P6A PROM.

#PCBWay approved the sponsorship for all 3 boards. Thanks!

Next step is adding the final components to the mouser order and place it.

Then it's waiting, building and swearing.

In that order.

Here is what I'll do now regarding the current branch of boards.
I have the GalDisk][, the Tauntingboard and the MiSCUSI to propose #PCBWay for sponsorship. Will send them a mail shortly.

It's not guaranteed that they'll accept all, they might propose to do only some (or one) of them this run, and do the rest next month.

If that happens, I'll run a quick poll here to ask you which board(s) you're most interested in seeing tested first.

I'll wait for the sponsorship to place the mouser order so I don't splurge on components I won't need immediately.

Spent the afternoon planting onions. Came back and finished adding components to the Mouser cart for a second project.

I now miss the components for the MiSCUSI and some extras I need for other things.

Attached: renders of the 3 boards I want to seek #PCBWay sponsorship for. I'll probably submit them tomorrow.

- MiSCUSI: an Apple II SCSI card repacking with SMD components
- Tauntingboard: mockingboard-compatible audio card with a few improvements
- GalDisk II: A Disk II compatible controller to be used as a testbed for my PLD reimplementation of P6

Now need to go feed the cats and then I'll go lay down and read a bit.

Project TODOs for next week:

Finalize both the tauntingboard and the GalDisk II. I will seek out #PCBWay sponsorship for these, as they're likely to end up as released projects

Route one or both of these:
- The Uthernet II clone
- A variant A2DVI board
I will not seekout a sponsorship on these, as they're mostly derivative work and the chance of releasing them is slim (in one case because the original product is still sold, in the second, because it's of dubious utility).

1/..

This apparent typo on the front plates for my #HIDman #USB to #PS/2 converter is sending me. I'm glad it apparently understands consent.

#retro #computing #pcbway

Was working on a new project and had to practice the USB port straight to the #PCB edge.cuts. Very fun project, Im waiting to get the print from
@PCBWay

(The screenshot is part on my learning process, thanks to this tutorial : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FGNw28xBr0 )
#pcbway #kicad

It's been a while ! What's up ?
I have some S.A.O ready ! Wanna get one ? Check my incoming conferences :D
https://www.netrunsecurity.com/#:~:text=Recent%20%26%20Upcoming%20Conferences
#sao #soldering #pcb #pcbway

Used @PCBWay for the print :)

1541 Head Failure: Arctic Retro’s First Repair Attempt of 2026
#ArcticRetro #Commodore64 #Commodore1541 #FloppyDisk #RetroComputing #VintageComputing #HardwareRepair #8bit #C64 #PCBWay
https://theoasisbbs.com/1541-head-failure-arctic-retros-first-repair-attempt-of-2026/?fsp_sid=1838

C64 MIDI Jumpers: A DIY Cartridge Interface With IN, OUT, and THRU
#Commodore64 #C64 #MIDI #RetroComputing #DIYElectronics #Demoscene #Synth #Chiptune #HardwareHacking #PCBWay
https://theoasisbbs.com/c64-midi-jumpers-a-diy-cartridge-interface-with-in-out-and-thru/?fsp_sid=1783

Мой первый DIY-гаджет: Игра на реакцию для двух игроков на ATmega328P (без Arduino)

Привет! Этот проект стал для меня важным шагом в мир embedded-разработки: первое устройство с полностью собственной печатной платой, спроектированной с нуля в KiCad. Я новичок в проектировании PCB-устройств, так что могу ошибаться в некоторых нюансах. Хотя у меня уже есть большой опыт в электротехнике, с хорошим знанием схемотехники и прочего, если заметите неточности или улучшения — не стесняйтесь, указывайте в комментариях, буду рад конструктивной критике! Получилась миниатюрная игра на реакцию для двух игроков на базе ATmega328P.

https://habr.com/ru/articles/992230/

#diyпроекты #pcbway #pcb_design #diy_или_сделай_сам #electronics

As expected (given it was just a reorganization of Rev. 0), the new #Famiclone Dendy CPU clock multiplier works.

For people who just tuned in, this is a 1.25x clock multiplier that allows you to use some (most?) Dendy CPUs used in famiclones in your NTSC NES/Famicom/whatever.

You can solder this under your motherboard or between two sockets.

Dendy CPUs are much much cheaper than the proper NTSC variants.

You can find details and gerbers in the repository!

https://github.com/hkzlab/famiclone_dendy_cpu_clock_multiplier

Again, this project was sponsored by #PCBWay, who produced the PCBs for me! So thanks to them!!!

#Famicom #nes #retrogaming

The #FlaccidOstrich repository is now public! https://codeberg.org/hkzlab/Flaccid_Ostrich

The Flaccid Ostrich is a clone of #FloppyEmu, a floppy/smartport emulator for #apple2 and #Macintosh computers.

Thanks to #PCBWay for having sponsored the PCBs for this project!

I recreated the schematics to repair my original unit, and while I was at it, I decided to build a clone using THT technology, just in case someone wants some DIY.

EDIT: Sorry, had to pull this. See: https://tinkerdifferent.com/threads/flaccid-ostrich-floppy-emu-compatible-clone.5019/
It was more damageful to community than expected, which wasn't my intention.

Amiga 6570-036 Replacement for Amiga 500 Keyboards
#Amiga500 #AmigaHardware #RetroComputing #PCBWay #AmigaRepair #KeyboardRepair #ATmega1284P #DIYElectronics
https://theoasisbbs.com/amiga-6570-036-replacement-for-amiga-500-keyboards/?fsp_sid=1282

Building the DesTest MAX-Switch for Commodore 64
#Commodore64 #DesTestMAXSwitch #RetroComputing #C64Diagnostics #Retro4u #Amiga1200 #TF1230 #PCBWay #RetroHardware
https://theoasisbbs.com/building-the-destest-max-switch-for-commodore-64/?feed_id=5850&_unique_id=68ee4faec6fac

That thing when you've sent your design to be manufactured and are now having to be patient ... #pcbway #pal2 #mos6502

#usbc #debugger #microcontroller #swd #gdb #dam #SWD2USBC #pcbway #pcb #TMUX1511 #cc1 #cc2
https://alvarop.com/2025/03/swd-to-usbc/

Be sure to check the VCF SoCal Registration Table at the fest for a free PCBWay Coupon Card or Ruler! (while supplies last)

#PCBWay #VCFSoCal #VCF #VCFed #VCFederation #Festivals #VintageComputing #RetroComputers #RetroGaming #FUN