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Second attempt at the external 4mb expansion for the #SamCoupe and it works perfectly. Decided to give #JLCPCB a try just because I couldn't bear waiting another month for #PCBWay to deliver to find out if the new design worked, and they weren't too far away on pricing. Placed the order on 26th April, it arrived today. That's not bad going at all.

#RetroComputing #8bits

Second attempt at the external 4mb expansion for the #SamCoupe and it works perfectly. Decided to give #JLCPCB a try just because I couldn't bear waiting another month for #PCBWay to deliver to find out if the new design worked, and they weren't too far away on pricing. Placed the order on 26th April, it arrived today. That's not bad going at all.

#RetroComputing #8bits

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#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).

#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).

#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).

#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).

#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 #

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 #

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 #

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 #

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...).

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...).

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...).

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...).

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...).

*squeee*

Prototype external 4MB board for the #SamCoupé is marked as shipped from #PCBWay.

Now we play the "will #DHL deliver it before the weekend" watching game...

*squeee*

Prototype external 4MB board for the #SamCoupé is marked as shipped from #PCBWay.

Now we play the "will #DHL deliver it before the weekend" watching game...

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

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

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

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

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

A2000 PiStorm Build: Retro4U Tries a CPU Relocator and a Safer Battery Fix
#Amiga #Amiga2000 #PiStorm #Retro4U #RetroComputing #Commodore #AmigaMods #PCBWay #CR2032 #AGS
https://theoasisbbs.com/a2000-pistorm-build-retro4u-tries-a-cpu-relocator-and-a-safer-battery-fix/?fsp_sid=1482

Soldering time!

Enough parts for 9 #PsyLink devices 🦾

Thanks to #PCBWay for partial assembly and for covering some of the cost!

#DIY #electronics #bci #emg #ecg #eeg #arduino

Ever wished the CAD files you view could become real, physical parts? ✨
Now they can — with a new option to order them directly from PCBWay 🛠️

On tablets and desktop devices, look for a new dialog in the top-right corner of our viewer ↗️ — it’s your shortcut to visiting PCBWay or starting an order.

Note: PCBWay is located in China 🇨🇳. Ordering requires sending your CAD file. Please read the “Information” button in the dialog for details.

#CADViewer #3dprinting #CNC #PCB #STEP #STL #iges #pcbway

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

Progress has been slow but now I have the first revision of my modular analog PBX back plane PCB in my hands! ☎️

This board has eight line card slots for either FXS or FXO interfaces and three generic expansion slots, ring generator using an H-bridge plus external step-up transformer, progress tones, DTMF decoder (and pulse dialing of course), four simultaneous calls with balanced audio paths. Now I can finally hook up my modems without messing with VoIP! #pbx #retrocomputing #pcbway

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 :)

@root42 #PCBWay sent me this picture at time of construction with the caption "U1 cannot insert totally because of two pin headers , pls confirm".

That's the socket for the TED, though, so I guess it shouldn't affect the RAM.

#Commodore16

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

27C4096 EPROM Adapter Simplifies Amiga ROM Swaps
#Amiga #EPROM #RetroComputing #HardwareHack #PCBWay #GadgetUK
https://theoasisbbs.com/27c4096-eprom-adapter-simplifies-amiga-rom-swaps/?feed_id=7053&_unique_id=693c2c25abac1

Building a Commodore 64GS
#Commodore64 #C64GS #RetroGaming #DIYRetro #C64Restoration #PCBWay #RetroConsole #8bitGaming
https://theoasisbbs.com/building-a-commodore-64gs/?feed_id=3657&_unique_id=6841976dd3560

A new project of mine: Inventing a DMX-compatible light controller board specifically aimed at miniature applications and stopmotion! It supports LED's of all sorts and even classic light bulbs - Have a look!
https://youtu.be/Fa_pF1SHCSA
#dmx #electronics #pcb #atmega #avr #dev #kicad #pcbway #led #pwm #dragonframe

Amiga 500 Plus Memory Expansion Build
#Amiga500Plus #Amiga #RetroComputing #PCBWay #AmigaUpgrade
https://theoasisbbs.com/amiga-500-plus-memory-expansion-build/?feed_id=4798&_unique_id=689c8dfcd907f

Impressive (not)!

#PCBway was not able to mount C1 capacitor on the board. So I told them to just send the part separately

Originally I thought the through holes might be too small.

But no, it fits perfectly. After asking it turns out that it was because the number of holes (4 so it can fit different capacitor sizes) did not match the parts pins (2) 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

#pcb #pcbassembly #china #SensorCommunity

The SideKick64 is a software defined cartridge for the C64. It emulates various cartridge types, loads D64 images & has a freeze button!
https://youtu.be/8UsKFsw3gRs @PCBWay @ElainePCBWay #commodore64 #SideKick64 #PCBWay #Retrogaming #build

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

Here's a video of the robot in action, and a bit of an explainer on how it works.

https://youtu.be/VRa3OcBj4pM

The CAD, code and PCB design are FOSS here: https://github.com/tjhowse/sand_drawing

#pcbway #electronics #diy #mechatronics #robotics #robot

Ok, given that the test for this board has been a (painful) success, I am releasing the #TK2000 #VDP board for everyone to enjoy!

For those that just tuned in, it adds a TMS9918A to your TK2000 home computer.

Why?
Because why not!

https://codeberg.org/hkzlab/TK2000_VDPboard

This project was sponsored by #PCBWay , that kindly printed the boards for me, and they turned out great!

That said, components and consumables are not free, so every credit you might wish to send me at https://ko-fi.com/hkzlab is going to be greatly appreciated! ☕

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.