Think Different Challenge - The Apple PIIe - Part 4

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  • @KairuHakubi
    @KairuHakubi 5 років тому +3638

    When Dad joins in on a project and fixes everything you did wrong

  • @jasoneverett
    @jasoneverett 5 років тому +85

    Dang, David was BRUTAL on these guys and their hot glue work. I was cracking up.

    • @adventureoflinkmk2
      @adventureoflinkmk2 Рік тому +3

      LOL he was almost as harsh as Lord Voultar would have been 🤣

    • @adventureoflinkmk2
      @adventureoflinkmk2 Рік тому +4

      Imagine Voultar getting a hold of all of this hot glue mess... he'd be all like ohh.... My god. And dammit hot glue this and Jesus Christ hot glue something else

    • @jimtekkit
      @jimtekkit Рік тому +1

      Hot glue and twisted wire connections are just one step above breadboarding. They allow you to transport your machine without immediate malfunctions!

    • @SnipE_mS
      @SnipE_mS Місяць тому

      David is always passive aggressive like that lol

  • @markophobe1534
    @markophobe1534 3 роки тому +351

    Think Different Challenge: Make your own mod!
    David: *Im going to remove everything*

    • @jgg75
      @jgg75 3 роки тому +51

      It had to be done... hot glue? bunch of amateurs.

    • @Marcel38281
      @Marcel38281 3 роки тому +25

      @@jgg75 yeah he absolutely roasted them lol these amateur

    • @sorrenblitz805
      @sorrenblitz805 3 роки тому +13

      That's what happens when you know what you're doing but then then Pro joins the project.

    • @Okurka.
      @Okurka. 3 роки тому +3

      @@sorrenblitz805 What?

    • @cs512tr
      @cs512tr 2 роки тому +4

      he removed substandard work

  • @LumaControl
    @LumaControl 3 роки тому +152

    Techmoan: installs a tube amp system.

    • @TheSulross
      @TheSulross 3 роки тому +4

      there's certainly plenty of room left in that case and a tube amp would be ultra cool - probably would need to have active cooling for the case interior introduced though

    • @davidv2002
      @davidv2002 3 роки тому +6

      more like nixie tubes and VU display/meters

    • @kobalt_ren01
      @kobalt_ren01 3 роки тому +1

      Could have a vent in the top to see the glow of the valves, that'd be really neat.

    • @sbrazenor2
      @sbrazenor2 3 роки тому +4

      And a Mini Disc drive.🤣

    • @minyhelps5735
      @minyhelps5735 2 роки тому +3

      Don't forget: a MIDI port (DIN)

  • @Colddirector
    @Colddirector 5 років тому +989

    Am I the only one who saw "Part 4" and thought there were three 8 bit guy episodes I somehow missed?

    • @claudiolluberes111
      @claudiolluberes111 5 років тому +27

      I did too 😂

    • @lancelnce
      @lancelnce 5 років тому +17

      Same.
      This is a collaboration project between youtubers and the result will be presented in a giveway.
      Very cool. Right?

    • @kenhaze5230
      @kenhaze5230 5 років тому +3

      If only!

    • @skunksecond
      @skunksecond 5 років тому +2

      the rest of the episodes are NOT on this channel

    • @sprybug
      @sprybug 5 років тому

      lol, hello friend from Gaming Garbage. :)

  • @hollogyny
    @hollogyny 5 років тому +287

    "about 8 hours later my packages arrived" If my amazon could be that fast I would never go shopping again

    • @CrazyTechReviews
      @CrazyTechReviews 4 роки тому +3

      I was thinking the same!

    • @SimpleCarGuy
      @SimpleCarGuy 4 роки тому +5

      2 hours here in chicago.

    • @RickyRat256
      @RickyRat256 3 роки тому

      I have 1 day shipping

    • @evmanbutts
      @evmanbutts 3 роки тому +6

      "Same day shipping" takes about 3 days for me... Ive never had one take less than 2

    • @override7486
      @override7486 3 роки тому +6

      If you have Prime, it can be delivered the same day AFAIR. Of course in some locations, not in a middle of fking nowhere, Gobi Desert or Detroit.

  • @JanTerpstraFotografie
    @JanTerpstraFotografie 4 роки тому +112

    Tip: Stick a magnet tot the case when drilling or Dremeling. It will prevent the metal pieces to fly around the case and cause shorts in your electronics.

    • @johnturner8286
      @johnturner8286 4 роки тому +3

      The IIe backpanel is aluminum alas.
      If you need to make clean holes in panel aluminum nothing beats a two-part punch die. Motorheads use these all the time, so do Test & Instrumentation guys and A/C guys and marine electricians to name a few. They are thirty to two hundred bucks and they cut clean holes in two steps faster than it took to trace that nickel with a Sharpie. There are UA-cam videos on the commoner sorts. They even come in D-sub patterns and keyed holes nearly impossible to approximate with a burr.

    • @MichaelOfRohan
      @MichaelOfRohan 2 роки тому

      And magnetize your drill bit ;)

  • @bufordmaddogtannen
    @bufordmaddogtannen 5 років тому +138

    "I really like this little 7 port USB hub..."
    Ladies and gentleman, that hub is nicknamed "the Mac killer", as it backfeeds 5volts into the USB type B port when used with an external PSU.
    ua-cam.com/video/Uh6iKilgtG0/v-deo.html

    • @rxgtv
      @rxgtv 4 роки тому +2

      Oof

    • @stephanemignot100
      @stephanemignot100 4 роки тому +2

      I killed one xbox 360 joystick, one apple keyboard and one usb port on my iMac because of that sucker! The use of a 9V psu could have helped too... ^^

    • @DespairMMX3030
      @DespairMMX3030 4 роки тому +1

      Dump Radioactive Liquid Inside Its Gonna Overheat And Catch On Fire
      And Also Dump Liquid Fire/Sulfuric Acid On the Computer It Will Melt Everything

    • @DanTDMJace
      @DanTDMJace 3 роки тому +4

      @@DespairMMX3030 wat

    • @danek_hren
      @danek_hren Рік тому +1

      @@DanTDMJace this hub is. The bomb!

  • @LGR
    @LGR 5 років тому +1623

    I love this idea. Gonna go check out the other parts now.

    • @RetroRecipes
      @RetroRecipes 5 років тому +32

      Many thanks! Enjoy! 👍🕹️

    • @luckydragonaaaa
      @luckydragonaaaa 5 років тому +42

      Next, Send it to LGR! Wood grain the entire thing :P

    • @DasGanon
      @DasGanon 5 років тому +20

      So... planning to go to London for a hamburger?

    • @artattack5420
      @artattack5420 5 років тому +15

      I read this in your "Duke" voice

    • @GerardKean
      @GerardKean 5 років тому +6

      Wood grain it :)

  • @sedsberg77
    @sedsberg77 5 років тому +797

    The 9-BIt Guy! Like the 8-Bit Guy but with parity.

    • @unlokia
      @unlokia 5 років тому +39

      He has an extra bit, in case something "goes missing" :P

    • @jorgejarai
      @jorgejarai 5 років тому +59

      It's The ECC-Bit Guy!

    • @RMSLusitania
      @RMSLusitania 5 років тому +3

      @@unlokia wtf why u are here... nokia phone unlocker...

    • @rogervanbommel1086
      @rogervanbommel1086 5 років тому +2

      Error corecting code = ecc

    • @fgregerfeaxcwfeffece
      @fgregerfeaxcwfeffece 5 років тому +6

      this is why i love certain comment sections.

  • @freebretth
    @freebretth 2 роки тому +28

    I hope Perifractic recovered from all the burns he received in this episode. 😂

  • @barneystafford
    @barneystafford 4 роки тому +94

    "If I have to buy 1 thing from Amazon I might as well buy everything from Amazon" . Dude, that's why all your favourite shops are closed.

    • @Sashazur
      @Sashazur 4 роки тому +4

      Yeah I’m trying to buy less stuff from them and more from other merchants. It’s a tough habit to break.

    • @KairuHakubi
      @KairuHakubi 3 роки тому +3

      Eh, retail is garbage. competing based on location was never really proper competition, it was inefficient, everyone working in it hated it, get rid of it. yeah amazon is fucked and monopolies are fucked, but we would have been fine with something like ebay replacing most physical stores.

    • @CanadaBud23
      @CanadaBud23 3 роки тому +2

      I would more than rather to just walk into a store to get something than wait for days and have to pay a bunch of people extra that shouldn't get much money in the first place to have them fuck it up and throw it at my door. But also I wish the stores would just have what I needed. You always see stuff that nobody bloody buys or even wants to buy. If stores just sell shit that people need instead of stupid idiot accountants/purchasers stocking what they like we'd have more people buying in shops.

    • @shaunbeakley348
      @shaunbeakley348 3 роки тому +2

      Fry's killed itself. Buying 10 bucks of things won't stop a bad CEO

  • @CubicleNate
    @CubicleNate 5 років тому +51

    The gentle ribbing between these UA-camrs was extremely amusing. Thank you!

    • @RetroRecipes
      @RetroRecipes 5 років тому +6

      We probably deserved it 😂🕹️

    • @KairuHakubi
      @KairuHakubi 5 років тому +4

      sisterhood of the traveling piie

    • @unlokia
      @unlokia 5 років тому +1

      I thought you had typed "PILE" - I was gonna agree.

  • @Bewnster
    @Bewnster 5 років тому +77

    Says “ That sucker is NOT moving.” *rocks the sucker back and forth* *the sucker moves*

    • @theralhaljordan7337
      @theralhaljordan7337 5 років тому +2

      it's moving up and down a little, but not side to side

    • @cashwood
      @cashwood 5 років тому

      HAHAHAHAHAHA

    • @Nukle0n
      @Nukle0n 5 років тому +2

      The only thing that moves is the whole plate it is mounted to, ergo it isn't going anywhere.

  • @rmccombs66
    @rmccombs66 5 років тому +31

    When connecting L and R to a single speaker I would put a small resistor between them.

  • @yjk_ch
    @yjk_ch 5 років тому +63

    Built-in analog audio on RPi isn't great, since Pi doesn't have proper DAC.
    That's probably why USB audio device was connected.

    • @klausstock8020
      @klausstock8020 4 роки тому +8

      Considering that the original Apple II had a speaker connected to an address decoder (so it would click whenever this memory location was addressed, to produce 1 but digital audio), the Raspberry Pi's built-in PWM audio is, paradoxically, probably too good for an accurate emulation. It is much more straightforward to the 1 bit audio with a proper DAC.

  • @MetaSynForYourSoul
    @MetaSynForYourSoul 5 років тому +66

    😁 Totally reminds me of every project me and my grandpa did together. I would come up with some idea and jerry-rig everything, hot gluing shit all over the place, just making a total mess of stuff (I'm definitely not saying that your guys' work was that bad, I was just giving an example of my work), and my erstwhile grandfather would stay up half the night cleaning up my mess and generally making everything look neat and orderly. While I had the dream, it was my grandpa that brought it to life. Thanks granddad.

    • @turavi
      @turavi 5 років тому

      lucky you

  • @Christopher-N
    @Christopher-N 5 років тому +65

    (2:31) _"The 9-Bit Guy"_
    When you're last in the chain, you one up everyone. *^_^*

    • @und4287
      @und4287 4 роки тому +10

      one for parity

  • @cameronpoole174
    @cameronpoole174 4 роки тому +4

    That red video RCA plug really grinds my gears.

  • @deddrz2549
    @deddrz2549 5 років тому +40

    11:56 up until this point in the video, I was wondering the whole time "when is he gonna start retrobriting everything?" lol

    • @vicroc4
      @vicroc4 Місяць тому

      Gotta make sure it's the right color.

  • @ernestuz
    @ernestuz 5 років тому +344

    Greetings, 9-bit guy!

    • @RetroRecipes
      @RetroRecipes 5 років тому +14

      😂

    • @lightdark00
      @lightdark00 5 років тому +57

      An extra bit for parity!

    • @RonaldoCazelatto
      @RonaldoCazelatto 5 років тому +12

      Now with a patity bit.

    • @ProbeGT2
      @ProbeGT2 5 років тому +19

      The 8-bit government won't approve this

    • @fffUUUUUU
      @fffUUUUUU 5 років тому +12

      1 bit is reserved for parity

  • @Koisheep
    @Koisheep 5 років тому +9

    I love how you basically cleaned up the mess and even retrobrote it for the aesthetic

  • @johnpenner5182
    @johnpenner5182 9 місяців тому +1

    last time i went to solder some leads, i was having a tough time - thx for reminding me that you should 'tin the leads first' - great episode. i like how you up'd the bar on the hotglue mess, and really showed in so many small ways how a project can be improved.

  • @KyoshoLP
    @KyoshoLP 5 років тому +60

    I realize this was meant to be used as an Apple IIe emulator primarily, but since the case is so huge, there's a lot of really cool functionality that could be added to it. Things I'd personally add:
    1. Put an ethernet port on the back of the case in one of those empty holes (the one feature from the first video that no one carried on). I know wifi is easy, but it's nice to have options.
    2. Since there's so much room in there, I'd add some USB controller adapters with the ports on the back (using more of those vacant slots). That way you could use official Genesis/Megadrive controllers on those games, SNES controllers on SNES, NES on NES, PS1 on PS1, N64 on N64, etc.
    3. I'd use an SD Card extension port so the SD card is accessible from the outside of the case (or mount the Pi itself in a spot that'd make it accessible).
    4. I think I'd also possibly relocate the Pi's LEDs to be visible from the front/keyboard area (Most likely re-wire the keyboard's LED to function as the Pi's power LED, and then relocate the SD card LED right next to it).
    5. Install an RGB/Component-out hat onto the Pi and make those accessible in the back as well. That way you could play your games in beautiful RGB on RGB CRT monitors/TVs/PVMs/BVMs. Best possible signal for those old monitors.
    6. Add a hard drive with even more games. You could put every game for every system the Pi can run at proper speeds on there that way.
    There's probably other stuff I haven't thought of yet. I think I might have to build something like this myself. I've seen videos like these in the past, but this one has really got my juices flowing. I mean, there's a chance I'll win this system (a very small chance, judging by the amount of entries so far), but man, yeah. Hrm. Actually, for more power and more systems, it might just be better to forget the Pi and put an actual PC motherboard in there. It would also then be able to use RetroArch's Run-Ahead feature to basically remove input lag you normally get with emulators. Yeah. I don't really have the money to do all this at the moment. But, yes. Something like this needs to exist in my life. :D

    • @thepizzacarpizza1056
      @thepizzacarpizza1056 5 років тому +4

      Nice essay

    • @GORF_EMPIRE
      @GORF_EMPIRE 5 років тому +3

      One could seriously go all out feature creep.

    • @Wes8761
      @Wes8761 4 роки тому +2

      I would route the audio to the back and have an option for stereo audio thru 2 RCA jacks or mono thru a 3.5mm jack. I would also have a switch so you could switch between stereo,mono,or internal

  • @JanBeta
    @JanBeta 5 років тому +336

    Thanks for finishing this project in your inimitable way! Very nice work sir! And sorry for the hot glue and single screw situation. Glad you fixed that. :)

  • @AndersEngerJensen
    @AndersEngerJensen 5 років тому +162

    Neat! I’d say you beefed it up quite a lot in terms of appearance and solid mounting. 💪🏼👍🏼😎

  • @bradkuether3561
    @bradkuether3561 5 років тому +5

    That actually was pretty cool. I was the cool guy on the block in the day. While residing in my dorm back in the mid 80s, I had an Apple II+ with WP software and a printer. People used to PAY ME to type THEIR OWN papers into my WP, and save it to disk and print. I drank for free for two years. :)

    • @vicroc4
      @vicroc4 Місяць тому

      Funny thing, before computers were everywhere and everyone (kind of) knew how to use them, you could genuinely make a business out of word processing. My mother ran such a business out of our house the entire time I was growing up. She also did medical transcription - taking a doctor's audio recorded notes and putting them in text format.
      She only ended up closing shop in 2004, and that was mainly because we moved away from all her clients.

  • @wallflips
    @wallflips 5 років тому +2

    Man, you're really talented! And with the passion level you do the things you do.. astonishing connection. That attitude is a state of the art, inspired me a lot, thanks!

  • @KhanGarth
    @KhanGarth 5 років тому +9

    Even though David rocked it as per usual, I can’t help but feel bad for all the work the other gents put in when he got it and was like “nah y’all”

  • @NikkiWrightVGM
    @NikkiWrightVGM 5 років тому +75

    Duke Burger? Sounds like LGR‘s kind of place!

  • @merugr8718
    @merugr8718 5 років тому

    Such a great job I love the tidiness and cleaness of all, you were the only one to do things with quality so everything stays in place working for years.

  • @piyh3962
    @piyh3962 5 років тому +7

    This feels like a pbs show and I love it

  • @MindFlareRetro
    @MindFlareRetro 5 років тому +54

    This was a great conclusion to a very fun project. Some quality mounting was done here, sir, and the Retr0brighted case cover was the perfect final touch. Well done! Good luck to the winner of the ApplePIIe!

  • @IllidanS4
    @IllidanS4 5 років тому +44

    Oh, Red Dwarf, very nice!

    • @Maxwe11Z
      @Maxwe11Z 5 років тому

      Just don't mess up my hair!

  • @fendi-bull8167
    @fendi-bull8167 5 років тому +2

    It just crazy that you made this one like a factory reset with internal Rasp. Congratulations and that's why I love this channel.

  • @spyrox
    @spyrox 4 роки тому +556

    Part 5 - Linus Tech.
    Put a Nvidia Card on it.

    • @kneekoo
      @kneekoo 4 роки тому +52

      Liquid cooling. :P

    • @rendevoir4736
      @rendevoir4736 4 роки тому +62

      RGB.
      Tons of it. And a custom water loop

    • @JesusisJesus
      @JesusisJesus 4 роки тому +1

      @Matt Diazepam hE'S uSING a cOMMODORE 64>

    • @eekrats5981
      @eekrats5981 4 роки тому +8

      NO!! HE WOULD DROP AND BREAK IT! hahahahhaahhahaha

    • @thevioletwild
      @thevioletwild 4 роки тому

      @Matt Zilog No. But you are.

  • @Mark-xk3hh
    @Mark-xk3hh 5 років тому +819

    i see some people disagreeing with how he had a "heres how its done" attitude, but i cant blame him. why was hot glue used in the first place? why was the stuff seemingly placed at random? as far as i see, 8bitguy is the only person who actually decided to put effort into this..

    • @endlessmode7823
      @endlessmode7823 5 років тому +88

      I assume they went with a temporary mount with hot glue so it could be moved as other UA-camrs added their mods and sigs to the case.

    • @Okurka.
      @Okurka. 5 років тому +58

      He also has the attitude to end the project, like it can't be improved anymore.

    • @endlessmode7823
      @endlessmode7823 5 років тому +30

      Okurka That's fair...he did mention that their were a few additional things he might have wanted to do, and that you could keep modding and improving it indefinitely. Watching the Mindflare Retro's video they had a pretty fun back and forth so I hope that playful attitude means that everyone got along nicely on this project.

    • @kirkc9643
      @kirkc9643 5 років тому +92

      Hot gluing a power supply is just dumb.

    • @skins4thewin
      @skins4thewin 5 років тому +90

      Those ppl need to get over themselves. There is no excuse for shoddy work. He has a here's how it's done attitude, and he's right too! This is in fact how it's done! Can't blame him for it when he is actually right!

  • @clemire83
    @clemire83 5 років тому +236

    Wait.. 8 hours later off amazon? I wish i could get stuff that fast.

    • @lightdark00
      @lightdark00 5 років тому +13

      It could get down to 2 hours soon for paying prime members.

    • @VAX1970
      @VAX1970 5 років тому

      prime

    • @AlexS-sc3gb
      @AlexS-sc3gb 5 років тому +11

      Amazon Prime Prime.

    • @lmaoroflcopter
      @lmaoroflcopter 5 років тому +5

      Amazon prime now is awesome. 2 hr delivery times in major cities.
      We have shuttl here in the UK too that offers 60 minute delivery times from local shops, they basically go in, collect your order and drive it to you.

    • @twiddler71
      @twiddler71 5 років тому +8

      Two Day shipping for me in Maine usually takes 4 days.

  • @HarkerFerry
    @HarkerFerry 5 років тому

    Finishes the project with style.
    Anybody critical of you being disrespectful of the others' work needs to pay attention: You left all of their additions intact (apart from the disconnected parallel port) and only modified the setup to be more stable and durable. We should all have as much patience and tolerance for bodges in a long-term product as you had because when you know a project is being finished and given as a prize, you ought to have your best presentation -- and this really is just about the best you could achieve for the work done here.
    The series was great and really goes to show how even a shell of an old computer can still be made relevant for modern use, and I think all of you made great additions to the project -- and that you, 8-Bit Guy, did a great job of closing up the project and bringing a professional feel to final product.

  • @god617
    @god617 5 років тому +6

    2:33 Somewhere out there is the 9Bit Guy, depressed and dealing with rejection.

  • @VincentWatkinsCLXXXII
    @VincentWatkinsCLXXXII 5 років тому +4

    I gotta admit, I kinda freaked out when you put that tap in your cordless drill. Experience has taught me on more than one occasion to only ever use a hand crank chuck and cutting oil on tap bits. Also, I applaud you decision to solder splice and heat shrink the audio wires along with the sticky back mounts for zip-tying wires!
    In the end it looks like a very clean and professional addition to the project! Bravo!

  • @plebetopro5786
    @plebetopro5786 5 років тому +46

    As far as soldering the wires. PLEASE learn how to do a linesmen's splice! There is nearly 0 chance of the wire poking through the shrink, you get a better mechanical linkage, and you also don't have to hold it while you solder.

    • @rubusroo68
      @rubusroo68 5 років тому +5

      even better he should've just soldered directly to the speaker.

    • @plebetopro5786
      @plebetopro5786 5 років тому +1

      @Hand Solo I bounce back and forth on pretwisting. I have overall abandoned it, as it seems to make it much harder to get the solder all the way through the connection, as the spacing gets much tighter between the individual strands, and it doesn't seem to... Intertwine, as well.

    • @plebetopro5786
      @plebetopro5786 5 років тому +1

      @@rubusroo68 I will give him a pass on that, as there are a variety of possible reasons why he didn't. Namely being soldering to those tabs can be very tough to do. But... He really needs to learn a better, cleaner way to join 2 wires...

    • @plebetopro5786
      @plebetopro5786 5 років тому +1

      @Hand Solo yup. Have seen this before, but I also frequently has to work with old nasty wire, so didn't notice a trend. I often was scraping the wires to get the built up crap off.
      These wires were in factories for 10-25 years, and I was trying to fix the thing they connected.

  • @DailyCorvid
    @DailyCorvid Рік тому +1

    Aww man. David you are a real mercenary - you shat all over them for the glue and the failure to solder the wiring :D That's priceless. A little good natured poke in the ribs never hurt anyone.
    A smile that can cut you to pieces :) They won't do that again!! Lol. David is a genius.

  • @iMadScience
    @iMadScience 4 роки тому +5

    Why is this the only guy who knows how to do stuff correctly? By the way pealing off hot glue is always satisfying.

    • @customsongmaker
      @customsongmaker 11 місяців тому

      When I was a kid I was going to peel some satisfying hot glue off of a workbench, but it was still hot and I burned my finger.

  • @vhfgamer
    @vhfgamer 5 років тому +75

    I was hoping to see it in LGR's hands next. That would have been EPIC!

    • @daffyduck9562
      @daffyduck9562 5 років тому +48

      You know damn well clint wouldn’t have added anything electronic and would’ve just slapped a nice woodgrain finish on that thing

    • @elguille989
      @elguille989 5 років тому +1

      me robaste el comentario jaja@@daffyduck9562

    • @Strawberry92fs
      @Strawberry92fs 5 років тому +3

      Good old Clint would have added wood grain and also the internals of an apple II e

    • @MK-lk7nc
      @MK-lk7nc 5 років тому +2

      @@daffyduck9562 I dunno... he might have added a scsi adapter and dual Sega Saturn controller ports, as he has done before to other projects.

    • @maninthecrowd5076
      @maninthecrowd5076 5 років тому

      he would have put in actually Apple ii hardware and woodgrain finish

  • @lowmax4431
    @lowmax4431 5 років тому +187

    "I have to go to Amazon to buy one of the parts I might as well buy everything I need on Amazon"
    Jeff Bezos: **clasps hands** "Excellent"

    • @falconeer4382
      @falconeer4382 4 роки тому +5

      no. It should be "Jezz Bezos: *claps hand slowly and mysteriously* "Excellent"

    • @ErebosGR
      @ErebosGR 4 роки тому +13

      And then he laments over businesses closing down...

    • @nondemify
      @nondemify 4 роки тому +3

      @@ErebosGR True - but the fact remains it is less effort & cheaper to just buy it on Amazon(or elsewhere online). You can spend a day driving around looking for what you need and often not finding it - or just buy it online.

    • @ErebosGR
      @ErebosGR 4 роки тому

      @@nondemify/videos That's not what he did. He found some of the parts he was looking for there but he chose to not buy ANYTHING locally after all, because he'd rather buy EVERYTHING from Amazon.

    • @nondemify
      @nondemify 4 роки тому +2

      ​@@ErebosGR Buying anything locally made the whole effort less efficient and more expensive than just buying all the items he needed online. There is no avoiding the fact that making a local effort cost him more money..and time.

  • @ThatConfused1
    @ThatConfused1 5 років тому +1

    Your template tip for the power supply was useful for me on a few things I'm working on. Thanks!

  • @M16A3ACOG
    @M16A3ACOG 4 роки тому

    I love that pietism you put into dremmeling thar hole for an RCA jack. Retrobriting the case was also brilliant idea, same with rifling the metal case. I love your attention to details. You're my great inspiration!

  • @SirFrag32
    @SirFrag32 5 років тому +215

    "Amazon. About 8 hours later my packages arrived" wat.

    • @Lively_1185
      @Lively_1185 5 років тому +17

      Amazon Prime

    • @hzzlrp10
      @hzzlrp10 5 років тому +37

      Amazon offers same-day delivery to customers that live close enough to a warehouse. 8-Bit Guy is in North Texas and so is an Amazon warehouse.

    • @Strawberry92fs
      @Strawberry92fs 5 років тому +4

      @@hzzlrp10 I think he uses the same Fry's I use. which just seems wild to me. who knows how close to me he lives?

    • @brandonwilliams1186
      @brandonwilliams1186 4 роки тому

      @@Strawberry92fs heh yes I go to the same one if it's in Plano. There should be one in mesquite but I don't know if that one is still around. Actually I think there's one near the airport too though.

    • @newyorkleb
      @newyorkleb 4 роки тому

      Want one!

  • @christophertstone
    @christophertstone 5 років тому +24

    Awesome work on the mounting. Hotsnot is one of my pet peeves, especially when a bit of patience chuns out a near professional result.

  • @Knute360cool
    @Knute360cool 5 років тому +42

    18:03 “The 8-Bit Governor”

  • @aswallace88
    @aswallace88 3 роки тому +5

    Me, watching the stand off mounts be added: "Oh, yeah. That hits the spot. It's been bugging me that they weren't done that way from the get go."

  • @parabolica127
    @parabolica127 5 років тому +19

    No way - I live right next to The Duke in Notting Hill! Can’t believe I probably missed one of my fav youtubers by just a few meters 😭

    • @RetroRecipes
      @RetroRecipes 5 років тому +12

      Whaddayamean "one of"? 😂👍🕹️

    • @unlokia
      @unlokia 5 років тому +1

      Not long until the carnival now eh! :D

  • @RetroRecipes
    @RetroRecipes 5 років тому +567

    Thank you for bringing my "proof of concept" through the finish line in style. Your work is very satisfying to watch, Dad. I don't love hot snot either, though to be fair it perhaps is a fair temporary choice for a prototype where others will need to move the parts around 🤷‍♂️ And here's the contest winner!: ua-cam.com/video/rKRXfbogW4E/v-deo.html See you at Duke's m8 🕹️🍔 - ԹҽɾíƒɾɑϲԵíϲ

    • @tyralexander
      @tyralexander 5 років тому +6

      🍔

    • @ncc74656m
      @ncc74656m 5 років тому +15

      Please keep those wonderfully cringe-inducing puns coming!!!

    • @RetroRecipes
      @RetroRecipes 5 років тому +14

      @@ncc74656m I will never ever stop! 👍🍻

    • @FernandoelChachi
      @FernandoelChachi 5 років тому +5

      It has been a Marvellous idea if you haven't been told. I'm also sure that it has helped to all of you to increase subscriptors and I'm very happy about that.
      You're very talented. Now I want to see what's next ;)

    • @RetroRecipes
      @RetroRecipes 5 років тому +5

      @@tyralexander Put that in your blender, blender

  • @siouxscout
    @siouxscout 5 років тому +3

    Love this video, not that it was meant it as a big WTF to anyone; but I did love how you mounted everything in a better way. Love this Channel, keep up the good work man. Also then to go the extra mile not only in the mounting of other components, but then the RCA jack mounting, and the retrobright, good on ya mate.

  • @JakubStelmaszyk
    @JakubStelmaszyk 5 років тому +1

    I love your passion to these old beauties ! And I love the project ! Keep on doing the good job !

  • @Dee_Just_Dee
    @Dee_Just_Dee 5 років тому +19

    Hi Dave! For future reference, with regard to mounting tape such as was used on the USB sound device: You can saw through the tape with a piece of string.
    Also, two emphatic thumbs up for using a flush cutter on your zip ties - it is so wonderful being able to reach into a machine and not have your hands scratched to pieces by jagged edges of zip tie tails....

  • @AmyraCarter
    @AmyraCarter 5 років тому +10

    I'd improve it by adding an extra set of internal USB ports so that the Parallel Port could be used without a clunky looking cable coming out of the case and into the USB ports.

  • @notesleb
    @notesleb 5 років тому

    This is my favorite of your videos that I've seen so far, very well done and enjoyable to watch

  • @bobbobson4069
    @bobbobson4069 4 роки тому

    What a brilliant video! One of 8 bit guy's best. He has so much skill and dedication! Fascinating

  • @s2pidmonkey
    @s2pidmonkey 5 років тому +477

    >wants to improve computer
    >removes features
    sounds like apple thinking to me dave xDDDD

    • @MikeyD8716
      @MikeyD8716 5 років тому +5

      Shaneequa Naynay come on that’s pretty funny. Good one.

    • @TheOfficialOriginalChad
      @TheOfficialOriginalChad 5 років тому +4

      Go back to your DVD drives and Firewire ports then.

    • @-eternal
      @-eternal 5 років тому +31

      Chad Lipscomb
      I see that apple fan boy here is getting triggered over a joke...

    • @okktok
      @okktok 5 років тому +4

      SameerSlash I see that you are assuming things

    • @-eternal
      @-eternal 5 років тому +9

      @Carlos Jorge
      That wasn't an assumption, that was a fact.
      But it does in fact make my eye wattery that you apple fan boys have hearts and look out for each other. 😂

  • @spidermanstunts6208
    @spidermanstunts6208 5 років тому +53

    "Next I use my finger to feel around for the hole"

  • @gammaboost
    @gammaboost 3 роки тому +6

    At 18:48 the end jumpcut has a single frame of: "(David doing this?)" and someone's apartment

  • @sabin1981
    @sabin1981 5 років тому

    I absolutely ADORE your videos, they're entertaining, informative, and super chill. I love it :)

  • @ncc74656m
    @ncc74656m 5 років тому +43

    I absolutely love this collaboration. Perifractic's fast become one of my favorite channels, and I adore this whole project!

    • @RetroRecipes
      @RetroRecipes 5 років тому +4

      Thank you so much! That warms my retro heart. All the channels are brilliant. 👍🕹️🍻

  • @lucky_796
    @lucky_796 5 років тому +23

    9:02
    *_flex tape is super strong_*

    • @camilaitor1
      @camilaitor1 5 років тому +6

      Now thats a lot of damage!

    • @lucky_796
      @lucky_796 5 років тому +4

      @@camilaitor1 * stabs bucket *

    • @TomGreen99
      @TomGreen99 5 років тому +4

      camilaitor1 *I sawed some guys boat in half!*

  • @phoenixbyrd79
    @phoenixbyrd79 5 років тому +1

    Your intro gives me a warm fuzzy nostalgic feeling. Love it!

  • @mrshmanckles1463
    @mrshmanckles1463 5 років тому

    So much for everyone elses work on the thing. You had to show em all up by re-doing their work and such.

  • @alerey4363
    @alerey4363 5 років тому +6

    the very nice work of all the participants is possible because the Apple IIe was made out of a metal, solid, spatious case, along with STANDARD PC connectors on the back; this shows the importance of building in a non propietary way, as of today Apple uses all integrated one-piece electronics+cases+displays and even the screws are totally non standard (think trilobes and crap like that)

    • @jftechdrones
      @jftechdrones 5 років тому

      Still doesn't scare Louis Rossmann though

  • @OfficialRey202X
    @OfficialRey202X 5 років тому +7

    The award for the name "The Voiceover Guy" is The 8-Bit Guy!

  • @zyriuz2
    @zyriuz2 4 роки тому

    8bit guy you totally nailed it, you did everything properly and upped the build standard of the machine, as a worker that ops for quality myself i really like what you did there :)

  • @JimmyLem
    @JimmyLem 4 роки тому

    8-bit, you are so good. True techie and regular guy at the same time. Thanks for sharing with us.

  • @HeirApparent80
    @HeirApparent80 5 років тому +52

    You need to rename the channel to "The 8-bit Guv'nah."

    • @RetroRecipes
      @RetroRecipes 5 років тому +5

      I'm down with that

    • @interlamer7480
      @interlamer7480 5 років тому

      I, too, am down.

    • @Archman155
      @Archman155 5 років тому

      yes

    • @Wilson84KS
      @Wilson84KS 5 років тому

      Bad idea, gov'na is too close to the russian word "govno", that means "shit".

    • @interlamer7480
      @interlamer7480 5 років тому

      Not everything revolves around Russia, man. Поверь мне, я сам из России.

  • @ZILtoid1991
    @ZILtoid1991 5 років тому +11

    Next one should be the "Keeping up with the Commodore" challenge (putting something into an Amiga or C64 case) or the "Think" challenge (building a modern PC into an old IBM PC case).

    • @Chaos89P
      @Chaos89P 5 років тому

      I honestly want to make my own "Lazy Green Giant," albeit running modern operating systems. First, I'd need to figure out how to make a writable 5-1/4" floppy drive. I don't think an integrated PS/2 port should be too much of a problem, though. Right?

    • @AirborneSurfer
      @AirborneSurfer 5 років тому

      I could get into that!

    • @WCBROW01
      @WCBROW01 5 років тому

      PS/2 ports are still on many modern boards.

    • @Chaos89P
      @Chaos89P 5 років тому

      WCBROW01 Really? That makes using legacy keyboards easier if that really is the case.

    • @mrnmrn1
      @mrnmrn1 5 років тому

      I think the hardcore gamers still use PS/2 keyboards, as it has much less latency compared to USB. That's the reason why gamer motherboards still have at least one PS/2 on them.

  • @h-milch371
    @h-milch371 4 роки тому +7

    And of course the *8-bit governor* lol 😂 18:02

  • @TheMarc1k1
    @TheMarc1k1 5 років тому +1

    God damn dude, you tidied that machine up like crazy.
    The idea for this project is fantastic and just a really fun and interesting, I'd love to see more stuff like this :D

  • @deamondeathstone1
    @deamondeathstone1 5 років тому +22

    Motherboard standoffs for the woot!

  • @OpenKeith
    @OpenKeith 5 років тому +11

    Personally, I would have upgraded to a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B or B+ (they both have 2 extra USB ports, which would let you connect the parallel port internally), but either way, cool video!

  • @retrogamepuppy1445
    @retrogamepuppy1445 4 роки тому +85

    Damn. He went Savage on everyone. Bet he's not included in the next project

    • @klausstock8020
      @klausstock8020 4 роки тому +20

      Technically, he screwed the whole project.

    • @Marcel38281
      @Marcel38281 3 роки тому +4

      He made everything better all the other are amatours

  • @osamahaltuma4164
    @osamahaltuma4164 5 років тому

    Great work. The best work and modifications between all of them . Great job

  • @matthewsibley8942
    @matthewsibley8942 5 років тому +4

    Love the Red Dwarf clip, brilliant episode!

  • @merlintolstyk8055
    @merlintolstyk8055 5 років тому +3

    This was fantastic. Maybe my favorite 8 Bit vid to date!

  • @davetate1155
    @davetate1155 5 років тому

    I always respect your workmanship. Top notch.

  • @armankussainov1968
    @armankussainov1968 3 роки тому +1

    Man you good! ))) and sence of balance and where to stop is amazing ))

  • @zeldajunkielol2
    @zeldajunkielol2 5 років тому +5

    You should look up the Western Union Splice also called Lineman's Splice. If you didn't already know, it makes soldering wires together much easier.

    • @djmips
      @djmips 5 років тому +1

      And that splice makes soldering potentially unnecessary since solder makes a cable unbendable and brittle.

  • @ElectoneGuy
    @ElectoneGuy 5 років тому +40

    And that is why brick & mortar stores are dying. Ridiculous prices, lack of selection and the fact that you have to waste gas to get there and be disappointed.

    • @SianaGearz
      @SianaGearz 5 років тому +4

      We have a chain here which is doing JUST FINE. They serve all kinds of hobbies - RC flying and driving, miniatures and trains, PC components, music instruments, electronics components, tools and kits, security system installations, 3D printing, and tie them all together so person familiar with one hobby will be interested in the next, they probably realised that what they are selling is not electronics so they don't need to bother with competing with consumer electronics stores, but hobby experiences and DIY. They also have almost everything, there's a well-stocked back room, and if they don't have something, you get free shipping to the store with next day delivery, and once you're at the store, something might catch your eye, this is how they get you. The prices are of course spicy, but overall it's a pleasant experience and this is the single fastest way to get components and supplies.

    • @KingBlonde
      @KingBlonde 5 років тому +1

      Siana Gearz That's great, seriously wonderful... Now guarantee that in every small town across the world and it may be viable in 2018.

    • @SianaGearz
      @SianaGearz 5 років тому +2

      Ratchet, nope, for this business to be viable, it exactly can NOT be in every small town, it's one of the reasons such attempts around the world went down, they had too many and too small stores that couldn't pull in enough business. These sit smack dab in the best accessible spot of expensive cities where people are quite accustomed to everything being overpriced, are usually huge to give you the wide product selection, and have non-annoying but helpful and educated personnel. It's not accessible to everybody, just to customers that can keep such a business profitable. Their revenue keeps growing quite remarkably against the backdrop of consumer electronics chains stagnating, so apparently they found the formula.

    • @KuraIthys
      @KuraIthys 5 років тому +1

      There is some truth to that. I went to a local electronics store (the fact it even exists anymore given most are out of business is a small miracle) and tried to get a DVI to HDMI adapter.
      All well and good, they had two. A Female to Male and a Female to Female.
      One cost about $20, the other about $40...
      Online I can get either of these for $10-15 at most, and if I put in a bit more effort, frequently $5 or less.
      Now, I have no problem supporting local stores a little, but I'm not paying 4-8 times as much for something. That's just... I mean, really?
      Double the price? Yeah, OK, fine. 3 times? That's pushing it. But 8 times as much? How does that even work?

    • @Xino9922
      @Xino9922 5 років тому +2

      Here someone has made business of selling all sorts of Chinese imports at a markup, with a little storefront and huge storage out the back where staff will go and get whatever you want to buy. Sure, it's about 3-5 times as expensive as ordering different electronic parts off Ali Express or Amazon (we don't really have Ebay over here), but you skip the 14-21 day waiting time to have it shipped. Bought a Raspberry Pi 3 + cabinet with fan + heatsinks + all sorts of cables, accessory cards etc to make my own Retropie complete with keyboard and controllers, for about 90 USD.

  • @Tutterzoid
    @Tutterzoid 5 років тому

    Love the neatness of The 8-Bit Guy make-over of that Retro Apple IIe Computer :)

  • @benschderb.5935
    @benschderb.5935 5 років тому

    Man. This was the most respectful and constructive critique i've heard of a hardware store... Unfortunately true for most Hardwarestores nearby to me... Gread Vid!!!!

  • @lightdark00
    @lightdark00 5 років тому +5

    It was so kind of you to not be as negative about the switch and power connector plate. I know it had to irk you.
    I'm just wondering if you need to ship it back to California or if you ship to the winner. That computer's shipping could have bought something nice by now.

  • @pjm780
    @pjm780 5 років тому +25

    Metal shavings around electronics is making my eyes twitch. :(

    • @GORF_EMPIRE
      @GORF_EMPIRE 5 років тому +1

      Agreed. I would have removed everything once I decided what I wanted to do, then I would have done all the metal altering. those little shavings can be most disastrous.

  • @Plan-C
    @Plan-C 5 років тому

    Proper. Nice work. I can't leave things like that either. Makes projects a nightmare but better in the end lol.

  • @richardr3178
    @richardr3178 5 років тому +1

    Awesome job 8-Bit! You put your heart into it!

  • @reddev5420
    @reddev5420 5 років тому +14

    4:19 Amazing Red Dwarf reference from the Legion episode!

  • @RetroAdam
    @RetroAdam 5 років тому +9

    8 bit guy rocks it again

  • @kjrehberg
    @kjrehberg 5 років тому

    Great job, and the aluminum chain link fabric ties are a great idea for mounting things that are otherwise difficult to mount. I also suggest using blue Lok-Tite on the screw threads to prevent them from backing out.
    It never occurred to me to use a #6 drill tap to create threaded holes for ATX-style standoffs! Kudos to you!

  • @volatile2805
    @volatile2805 5 років тому

    I would have loved to be on that project. I love restoration of cars and vintage electronics. Although this is not a traditional restoration, I am still loving this and it's right up my alley. I do Pi projects plenty so I think I may take a stab at this. Love your videos, 8-Bit Guy. They always make me beam with nostalgia.

  • @Sudz3
    @Sudz3 5 років тому +6

    I like pride of workmanship... but there's also being insulting. lol.

  • @Diepzeevis
    @Diepzeevis 5 років тому +6

    So cool! I wish this would happen more often!

  • @TonySnake80
    @TonySnake80 5 років тому +1

    Your video ar so relaxing and full of knowledge. I admire you my friend! All the best from Italy!

  • @mirageinthedesert5448
    @mirageinthedesert5448 5 років тому +1

    You took this to a whole new level than what was previously done to this machine