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adriansdigitalbasement.com
Awesome! More freakin' Archimedes content over on @theretrochannel.bsky.social thanks to the absolute legend @cencio1976.bsky.social

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Unboxing and first test of an amazing donation - Acorn A3020
YouTube video by TheRetroChannel
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May 8, 2026 at 7:23 PM
theretrochannel.bsky.social
Gotta save as many as we can right?
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Commodore 1084S repair and calibration
YouTube video by TheRetroChannel
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January 26, 2025 at 9:50 AM
theretrochannel.bsky.social
Phew, it's been a loooong journey but it's finally done - and spoiler alert - it looks fucking fantastic!
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RFOFF - The ultimate C64 and C128 RF Replacement
YouTube video by TheRetroChannel
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December 11, 2024 at 11:32 PM
mrlurch.com
I bet a new video from me wasn't on your bingo card this weekend?
Big thanks to @theretrochannel.bsky.social for joining me as I do my first video in a loooong time (kinda rusty)

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Discovering the #Commodore SX64 with @TheRetroChannel
YouTube video by Mr Lurch's Things
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January 18, 2025 at 5:54 AM
theretrochannel.bsky.social
I'll be honest, I'm not a big CP/M fan, but I really did enjoy working on the Kaypro II. There's always something so satisfying about bringing a piece of old hardware back to life
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The Kaypro II - introduction, confusion, and repairs
YouTube video by TheRetroChannel
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November 16, 2024 at 1:19 PM
morefunmakingit.bsky.social
You may have noticed my latest C64 repairs have not all gone to plan. So I asked a couple of very generous pals in @adriansdigitalbasement.com and @theretrochannel.bsky.social to lend a hand.
I picked their brains clean!
Ultimate Team C64 Repairing - The Final Episode ft @adriansdigitalbasement and @TheRetroChannel
YouTube video by More Fun Fixing It
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October 11, 2025 at 11:15 AM
theretrochannel.bsky.social
This one took a loooong time, but totally worth it in the end.
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Atari 2600 stunning S-Video and composite upgrade - introducing the TIARA
YouTube video by TheRetroChannel
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October 25, 2025 at 10:37 AM
theoasisbbs.bsky.social
1541 Single Flash Repair: TheRetroChannel Tracks Down a Strange Drive Fault
#Commodore64 #Commodore1541 #RetroComputing #TheRetroChannel #C64Repair #FloppyDrive #WorldOfJani #JiffyDOS

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1541 Single Flash Repair - The Oasis BBS
1541 single flash repair goes step by step as TheRetroChannel traces a rare Commodore 1541 fault to bad traces and socket trouble.
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March 9, 2026 at 1:17 PM
morefunmakingit.bsky.social
This should be fun!
@theretrochannel.bsky.social
And
@mrlurch.com
digging around in an SMS
Fixing the RGB output on the French Master System (and some gaming)
YouTube video by TheRetroChannel
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August 23, 2025 at 8:44 AM
futuresh0ck.bsky.social
Snes Technical Repair Manual translated from Portugese to English, mostly by Mark/theretrochannel the rest by George.
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September 25, 2026 at 9:25 PM
janbeta.net
After hearing the failing fan in my ZD-915 desoldering station in the video I released today (it sounds even worse than irl), I started looking into some mods. And of course, @theretrochannel.bsky.social made an excellent video about tinkering with the station ages ago. 👍 youtu.be/MPcmVaqe08Y
ZD-915 Desoldering gun upgrade - overvoltage fix
YouTube video by TheRetroChannel
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December 23, 2024 at 7:10 PM
theretrochannel.bsky.social
Made some modifications to my Technics SA-101 receiver from this video. A small 🧵
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Technics SA-101 stereo receiver repair
YouTube video by TheRetroChannel
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May 29, 2025 at 9:53 AM
factorofmatt.bsky.social
Yesterday I was goaded by @morefunmakingit.bsky.social and @adriansdigitalbasement.com (with @theretrochannel.bsky.social as a likely accomplice).

Now what do I do?

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Ultimate Team C64 Repairing - The Final Episode ft @adriansdigitalbasement and @TheRetroChannel
YouTube video by More Fun Fixing It
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October 12, 2025 at 3:51 PM
theretrochannel.bsky.social
It's been a while since I filmed part 1 of this series but finally the fun continues with part 2 of the SNES repairs
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Fixing some very unhappy SNES boards Part II - adding sockets
YouTube video by TheRetroChannel
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July 17, 2026 at 9:51 AM
theretrochannel.bsky.social
Full video in the new cases, keyboard and cbmstuff's key caps can be found here
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Merry Xmas and happy new year retro nerds!
New Commodore 64 Breadbin bits! Cases, keyboards and keycaps
YouTube video by TheRetroChannel
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December 24, 2024 at 8:46 AM
theoasisbbs.bsky.social
C64 Repairathon Guide: Beginner-Friendly Fixes from TheRetroChannel
#Commodore64 #C64 #RetroComputing #ElectronicsRepair #C64Repair #VintageComputers #8Bit #HardwareRestoration #Soldering #TheRetroChannel

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64 Repairathon Guide - The Oasis BBS
C64 repairathon guide for beginners: PSU checks, black-screen fixes, soldering basics, and keyboard tips from TheRetroChannel.
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February 4, 2026 at 2:27 PM
schmitthot.bsky.social
A few excellent additions to my retro computing starter pack on Christmas Eve.

Please follow them and share!

🕹️ BGOllie (bgollie.bsky.social)

🕹️ TheRetroChannel (theretrochannel.bsky.social)

🕹️ SpaceQuestHistorian (spacequesthistorian.com)

🕹️ James Simón de Souza (jasesdesouza.bsky.social)
December 24, 2024 at 11:59 AM
theoasisbbs.bsky.social
Longboard SID Noise Reduction Mod Simplified
#Commodore64 #SIDChip #RetroMods #C64Audio #TheRetroChannel #LongboardSID

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Longboard SID Noise Reduction Mod Simplified - The Oasis BBS
Learn how TheRetroChannel improves Commodore 64 audio with a Longboard SID noise reduction mod and smart Chroma output tweak.
theoasisbbs.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:41 PM
fenriswolfretro.bsky.social
Welp, guess I need to start implementing this fix on all those Super Famicoms I got. Thanks
@theretrochannel.bsky.social !

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SNES repairathon part 2: Simplified SHVC clock fix
YouTube video by TheRetroChannel
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February 5, 2026 at 10:00 PM
theoasisbbs.bsky.social
TheRetroChannel Store Move to Electrons
#TheRetroChannel #Commodore64 #RetroComputing #LectronzStore #C64Hardware #RetroTech #Amiga #Tindie

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TheRetroChannel Store Move to Electrons - The Oasis BBS
TheRetroChannel store move to Lectronz brings global shipping, discounts, and improved retro hardware options for classic systems.
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October 13, 2025 at 1:20 PM
clasticartistic.bsky.social
Here's another Sega Mega Drive/Genesis video covering the openheart mod. You install a Raspberry Pi Pico or RP2040 into the console and it expands what it can do.
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#sega #genesis #megadrive #mastersystem #modding #consolemods #raspberrypi #retroconsoles #retro
Why your Mega Drive / Genesis needs a pi pico - the Open Heart mod
YouTube video by TheRetroChannel
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December 27, 2025 at 5:10 PM
theoasisbbs.bsky.social
The SUPER ULTRA MEGA URGENT C64 Repair
#c64 #commodore64 #c64repair #retrorepair

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The SUPER ULTRA MEGA URGENT C64 Repair - The Oasis BBS
Join TheRetroChannel as they troubleshoot a non-functional Commodore 64, tackling power issues, video failures, and a BASIC ROM problem.
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December 20, 2024 at 2:25 PM
theoasisbbs.bsky.social
Unboxing and Reviewing New C64 Breadbin Cases and Mechboard64 Keyboard
#RetroFusion, #BreadbinCase, #Mechboard64, #Commodore64, #C64, #RetroComputing, #Unboxing, #MechanicalKeyboard, #RetroHardware, #CustomC64Setup

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Unboxing and Reviewing New C64 Breadbin Cases and Mechboard64 Keyboard - The Oasis BBS
Join TheRetroChannel as they unbox and review the latest Commodore 64 breadbin cases and the Mechboard64 mechanical keyboard from RetroFusion.
theoasisbbs.com
December 26, 2024 at 2:56 PM
theoasisbbs.bsky.social
Australian C64 Repair Mystery
#C64Repair #RetroComputing #TheRetroChannel #Commodore64 #VintageTech #EasyFlash3 #RetroRestoration #RepairMystery

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Australian C64 Repair Mystery - The Oasis BBS
A true C64 repair mystery unfolds as TheRetroChannel hunts down a hidden fault. Power, RAM, and a secret trace stand in the way.
theoasisbbs.com
July 21, 2025 at 1:32 PM
jasesdesouza.bsky.social
The composite video output on my CR #VIC-20 is abysmal and I've been looking at solutions. Adjusting the trim pot is the easiest one and offers some improvements, so I'm going to try that first.
Commodore VIC-20 video upgrade thing - ultimate composite and s-video
YouTube video by TheRetroChannel
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March 18, 2026 at 7:57 PM