Not sure how many comments you get against C64 fixes but it has to be a minority. Regardless, I still feel you started this channel sharing things you like. That is what got you to where you are today. Don't try and follow what you think people want because that would be such a moving target. Remember where you began and we will be there to watch.
Channels need to grow and change. Stay stagnant and the channel wont grow. There is no right answer. Even channels that have been inactive for years have hundreds of thousands of subscribers. Also there are great channels with 4000 subscribers. Seeing as he makes 3 times more content now then you can pick and choose to not watch these, you dont need to watch every video from a content creator.
I totally agree with you, but this is now Adrian's primary source of income, so he may want to taylor his channel to the masses. I'll be watching either way.
@@someguy2741what is everyone’s obsession with growth, from Wall St on down all we hear about is growth. Why is being happy at some level not ok anymore.
Back in the 80s, none of us would've really known the SID was bad. It was just the way it sounded, and if we went to anyone else's house and heard something different we would have thought something was wrong with their computer LOL! Thanks Adrian! And...MOAR 64s!!! :)
@@SaraMorgan-ym6ue Today's computers are more reliable (mainly due to "switching" power supplies, as opposed to the Commodore "Brick" supply) and super cheap. My Dell 7010 w/ i7 CPU was just $23, so I bought 3 of them lol. So essentially, $23 solves your modern computer problems for a duration of 10+ years lol. Still, the 64 is the computer I never had but wish I had, so I got a vic20 and 64 on ebay a few years ago. It's reassuring they can be fixed easily. And now with GPT4, you can have it write simple programs for you for it, adding a new dimension of fun and retro fun =)
Funny, at the same time stamp, I spotted C20 at the bottom left (looks like a resistor to me though...) that is completely bent down. Maybe touching R28.
It's a good thing that they sold so many C64s. There will always an infinite supply of broken computers to fix. I bought two recently and sadly, they both worked.
200 years from now they will at the efforts of our generations. Everything from the 90s on will have been destroyed, but all of those Commodores have been carefully repaired, preserved, and all software has been carefully archived.
@@danielmantione Unfortunately there won't be any original C64s left even 100 years from now on. Even today the chips from the 70s and 80s are dying left and right, and plastics are getting brittle and returning to their original state: oil. It's just how it goes eventually, no matter how nicely you store these things. Even vacuum bulbs including CRT's are starting to fail that were manufactured in the 30s through the 60s. It's not about quality, but the time takes it's toll, nothing's forever. That's why we need to cherish and love these things while they're still around and kicking. However, the software will be mostly archived and the hardware is so well documented, that it's no problem to replicate a 100% compatible replacement chips, if there's desire to do so. And who knows what kind of tech we (or not we, but them) have then. Only the analog stuff like SIDs will be harder to reporoduce, since they're not exactly precise devices, but each and every one have a slightly different character. And it depends on the listener's preference is it a good replica or not by then. Sure there won't be any og SID listeners left to complain about it.
Yes to more C64 repairs! To me, things like this are the main appeal of the channel. The old Macs, Amigas, all of the 16- and 8-bit machines are the focus for me.
Everytime a broken C64 is brought back to life, it will let your heart jump up a second by seeing the fine blue screen appearing with the blinking cursor.
Yes, more Commodore 64 repairs!!! Personally, i would have removed that warranty sticker and kept it as a piece of history since seeing intact onesvis rare. Loved the video and looking forward to when you repair the other C64s.
The ROM and PROM were the most common repairs I did at the repair store I worked at years ago. Commodore had a great tester for them. My work partner and I also did some modifications to the prom so that you had a shortcut to startup. Our favorite was the load command we assigned to the f1 key *.* was fun playing around with them. We also could use the PET computer to copy just about ANY protected floppy. we also were able to make game cartridges used in ATARI or other machines we would copy and use on the 64. those were fun days.
My retro collection leans toward Apple and Atari. I was never a Commodore guy back in the day. That being said, I really enjoy these C64 repair videos. I feel like I learn a lot watching you go through the troubleshooting process. Thanks Adrian!
Back in my days repairing arcade games, I couldn't do without my can of cold spray. In this case, as soon as the PLA warmed up, it stopped working. That's the reason we all used CO2 sprays when troubleshooting stuff that worked when cold.
I absolutely LOVE C64 repairs, please keep them coming when you can, I can't get enough of them. I have revived mine twice now and it is my original machine from back in 1984 :)
Superb video. TBH I’d watch people like Adrian just chat about anything or repair anything. Why? It’s a bit like the UK Top Gear Trio Jeremy, James and Richard, you just love watching and following good people who bring good things into your life. I love this channel for the multitude of things Adrian fixes, chats about and teaches.. I’ve learned so much from watching your videos and love your methods. Some people have IT and others don’t. Adrian is one of those that does.
Definitely enjoy the c64 repair videos. Just learned about the MOS origins earlier today. Very cool to see you talking about the MOS chips in this video.
Back in 1984 I was a repair technician on these at the Commodore manufacturing plant in Corby. 40 years, my how it flies by. I still have a working C64 in my loft, I must dig it out at some point.
No matter how many C64 repair vids you do, I still love seeing the process. If anything I enjoy it more because your videos have made me more familiar with them. Keep them coming!
Big thumbs up for C64 repairs! The more videos there are of it, the more information there is to help me and anyone else who is working on a dead C64. Some faults are rare or obscure so the more resources the better.
A great machine for us beginners in the 1980s. We loved typing in programs to the cassette before we could afford the disc drive. Thank you for keeping them alive. Love your repair videos.
Super useful, I’ve got a C64 with the same symptoms as that first one (no video on start) and indeed it has some of those MOS logic chips including that same one on U14. Will have to look at those when I try to fix it!
I have a functioning C64 breadbin and the case is in perfect condition - very good looking. Got a Ultimate 64 Elite 2 board preordered so the original C64 board will be put in a special case to be preserved.
This was a really interesting video, I love watching you go through the diagnostic process and ultimately honing in on the trouble area. I would love to see a follow-up video where you look at the other C64s and try to repair them.
That ending 41:16 was awesome 👏. And yes we like the variety but started watching for the C64 repairs and is an instant click and like when you publish one
I see UA-cam has decided to give me notifications for you again! And as you know, some people will complain no matter what you do. I've watched you repair C64s more times than I can count and as tutorials they are brilliant. Always learn something new.
Merci, J'adore 🙂 In your videos, I appreciate all your tricks and your sharing of the good and bad diagnoses in your repairs. And, you rapidly come back in the good way 😁So human 😅 Keep up your great work 👍
Thank you Adrian, I really love these classic 8 & 16-bit repair videos. Doesn't have to be C64, but this is the kind of good stuff getting down with a scope and schematics that got me enjoying you twice a week. I just wish computers were still built this straightforwardly where we knew we could understand the whole thing and pretty much always sort them out if something went wrong. Kudos
Love this. Great tutorials on troubleshooting regardless of what is being worked on. Also takes me back to when i was an electronics tech in the 80's. My time!
8 bit Dance Party FTW! Love the return to Commodore 64 fixes! Love watching these, and they're what I first saw when I discovered your channel! What ends up happening with all the repaired equipment? Hangs around for testing other donated unknown equipment? Or do you sell them or donate them to computer museums, etc.? Thanks for all your videos!
I like all the repairs, C64 or otherwise. It’s very satisfying when you find the issue and I like your process and have applied it to fixed vintage gear myself.
Yes, I still need to make a test power supply for one I bought a year ago. The estate sale had two breadbins, but only one power supply (which they were charging separately for). I already knew not to trust that one (I did point out to the people running the sale that it was a bad power supply). They also had a couple C64-C's in their boxes, but I didn't have enough cash on me (didn't expect to go to a sale, and it was off on some back roads). Unfortunately couldn't make it back to the sale later.
PS My "not nerdy" wife says the fun part of watching your videos is your genuine "giddy" reaction of getting something working again for the fun of making it work.
I stand FOR C64, FOR Mac, FOR PC, actually, anything you work on Adrian! It's not like people who get upset with "what" you're working on don't have - other choices. hehe.
Great trouble shooting, every time you fix a machine you give us something to think about. I repaired a 486 motherboard which had a 74LS series logic chip with a bad gate output. Some of the trouble shooting skills you demonstrate are transferable. Your videos inspired me, thank you. I hope you do show us more C64 repairs!
This is very cool... I still have my C64, 1541 II floppy drive & 1802 monitor that I purchased while stationed in Germany in the mid-late 80's and it still works great...
Thanks for another cracking video, please do the rest!! I have a black screen 64 board on my desk just now and you have inspired me to pause before desoldering everything! although the remaining 3 MOS logic chips days are numbered methinks. 🤔
Just continue to do a good mix of machines. I have a C64 and those are relatable to me but all the other machines are very interesting no matter what machine it is. Don't be a one trick pony and your channel will always be interesting.
Nope, not from me at least. I just give them away to local members of the community here in Portland. All of these were given to me by other people or sent in, so I just "pay it forward" and pass them on.
This is an absolutely awesome video. Lots of very useful information. At the end, you say that some viewers don't like C64 repair videos but I am of the opposite camp. I subscribed to your channel for the C64 videos. I like your other videos but I only watch them sporadically. I never miss the C64 ones.
this the one of the best repair videos that I ever saw on youtube he took me back sears used to repairs behind closed doors wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy back in day-DLH
This was great to watch, my mate had one growing up that that got me hooked. Even the school had a room of them. Later in the 1990's I got one and played it so much my lips got burnt from the radiation off my CRT being up close. Eventually i gave to my neighbour who sat a plant on the CRT and over watered it blowing the screen up, not sure if it fried the board in the keyboard housing though.
What I loved about the Apple II and IBM PC, was they didn't use any ASIC ICs on the MB. Those two computers were, and still are a great study on how microcomputers and logic circuits work. When computers started using ASICs, I went the MCU software way and gave up hardware repair, since I knew how disposable everything would become. Started with the famous 68HC11. Today, I develop products around the ESP32. I made the right choice for once!
Definitely wouldn't mind seeing more of your C64 repairs. As you said, skills from this can be used for other retro machines. As always, nice vids, mate!
More C64 repairs, please! My bread bin is currently experiencing a problem where the video has no color (both composite and s-video) unless I flex the motherboard slightly by pushing down toward the center, like on the top of the RF modulator. I've reflowed many solder joints, but I think I need to trace the chroma all the way through to try to find a break in a trace. Keep the videos coming!
You can never get enough of C64 repairs.
One more like to 64
“Don’t worry, this is not gonna be a repairathon” - me: awh ;(
I know right!?!?
Right! Why it would be something I "worry"... I love them!
hahaha same here!, we want more C64's yeah!
sameeeee
I was hella saddened by the no repairathon 😢
Not sure how many comments you get against C64 fixes but it has to be a minority. Regardless, I still feel you started this channel sharing things you like. That is what got you to where you are today. Don't try and follow what you think people want because that would be such a moving target. Remember where you began and we will be there to watch.
Channels need to grow and change. Stay stagnant and the channel wont grow. There is no right answer. Even channels that have been inactive for years have hundreds of thousands of subscribers. Also there are great channels with 4000 subscribers. Seeing as he makes 3 times more content now then you can pick and choose to not watch these, you dont need to watch every video from a content creator.
I totally agree with you, but this is now Adrian's primary source of income, so he may want to taylor his channel to the masses. I'll be watching either way.
Tailor
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@@Lbf5677 I've been called many things, but a good speller has never and will never be one of them. My sister got the good spelling genes.
@@someguy2741what is everyone’s obsession with growth, from Wall St on down all we hear about is growth. Why is being happy at some level not ok anymore.
Personally I love the C64 repair videos even if I will probably never repair one. I find them rather entertaining and interesting.
I'm high all the time🤣🤣🤣
Back in the 80s, none of us would've really known the SID was bad. It was just the way it sounded, and if we went to anyone else's house and heard something different we would have thought something was wrong with their computer LOL! Thanks Adrian! And...MOAR 64s!!! :)
imagine having to solve these problems with you modern computer🤣🤣🤣
@@SaraMorgan-ym6ue Today's computers are more reliable (mainly due to "switching" power supplies, as opposed to the Commodore "Brick" supply) and super cheap. My Dell 7010 w/ i7 CPU was just $23, so I bought 3 of them lol. So essentially, $23 solves your modern computer problems for a duration of 10+ years lol. Still, the 64 is the computer I never had but wish I had, so I got a vic20 and 64 on ebay a few years ago. It's reassuring they can be fixed easily. And now with GPT4, you can have it write simple programs for you for it, adding a new dimension of fun and retro fun =)
We were really missing the 8-Bit Dance Party already. 😄
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time for the 16 bit dance.🤣
Two more C64's rescued from being scrapped. At 4:54 I immediately l noticed that pin 8 of the 6510 looked super corroded.
Funny, at the same time stamp, I spotted C20 at the bottom left (looks like a resistor to me though...) that is completely bent down. Maybe touching R28.
they will be scrapped soon
Me too, i though he'd address this later in video, but it didn't happen and i even forgot about it while watching
C64 repairs are awesome! Love it. Don't know if anyone else does this, but I like to try to predict what has failed.
Woot! C64 repairs! Thanks Adrian!
As someone with minimal repair and electronics experience, who now owns about a dozen breadbins of unknown operability, these videos are invaluable :)
Yay! C64's back to your roots so my wife and I can play "Is the SID broken" game.
C64 repair videos are always welcome!
It's funny that even though I'm not a 64 guy, I can immediately recognize a "wrong" dance-party.
It's a good thing that they sold so many C64s. There will always an infinite supply of broken computers to fix. I bought two recently and sadly, they both worked.
I betcha they sold almost as many as the blank Maxell cassettes people used to buy to record mixtapes on.
@@rommix0 I'm still waiting for somebody to do a repair video on a Digi-Comp 1.
200 years from now they will at the efforts of our generations. Everything from the 90s on will have been destroyed, but all of those Commodores have been carefully repaired, preserved, and all software has been carefully archived.
@@danielmantione Unfortunately there won't be any original C64s left even 100 years from now on. Even today the chips from the 70s and 80s are dying left and right, and plastics are getting brittle and returning to their original state: oil. It's just how it goes eventually, no matter how nicely you store these things.
Even vacuum bulbs including CRT's are starting to fail that were manufactured in the 30s through the 60s. It's not about quality, but the time takes it's toll, nothing's forever. That's why we need to cherish and love these things while they're still around and kicking.
However, the software will be mostly archived and the hardware is so well documented, that it's no problem to replicate a 100% compatible replacement chips, if there's desire to do so. And who knows what kind of tech we (or not we, but them) have then.
Only the analog stuff like SIDs will be harder to reporoduce, since they're not exactly precise devices, but each and every one have a slightly different character. And it depends on the listener's preference is it a good replica or not by then. Sure there won't be any og SID listeners left to complain about it.
😂
Yes to more C64 repairs! To me, things like this are the main appeal of the channel. The old Macs, Amigas, all of the 16- and 8-bit machines are the focus for me.
Everytime a broken C64 is brought back to life, it will let your heart jump up a second by seeing the fine blue screen appearing with the blinking cursor.
10:07 "Dead Deco Bef Cord" An intriguing message from the injured C64!
I found you from your C64 repair a thons and will always click them immediately
Yes, more Commodore 64 repairs!!! Personally, i would have removed that warranty sticker and kept it as a piece of history since seeing intact onesvis rare. Loved the video and looking forward to when you repair the other C64s.
The ROM and PROM were the most common repairs I did at the repair store I worked at years ago. Commodore had a great tester for them. My work partner and I also did some modifications to the prom so that you had a shortcut to startup. Our favorite was the load command we assigned to the f1 key *.* was fun playing around with them. We also could use the PET computer to copy just about ANY protected floppy. we also were able to make game cartridges used in ATARI or other machines we would copy and use on the 64. those were fun days.
I have no idea why but your C64 repair videos are my favourite videos of yours. Please keep them coming.
Back to the CLASSICS! Love it!
Good job man. Keeping these alive is honourable. Not many have the skills to repair them anymore
C64 repairathon >> insta like
Another one of these series is always welcome...
Many C64s were incinerated in landfills. A few went to Adrian's C64 heaven.
Yeah!!! This is pure gold! I like the c64 repairs because I can say oh that’s a memory chip and then you say it! ❤
Awesomeness.
Yes, please more c64 repair videos! I learn so much with each repair.
The feeling of turning a corner, and seeing an old lover, has nothing over the feeling of hearing 8 bit dance party again.
My retro collection leans toward Apple and Atari. I was never a Commodore guy back in the day. That being said, I really enjoy these C64 repair videos. I feel like I learn a lot watching you go through the troubleshooting process. Thanks Adrian!
Sadly Adrian won't be repairing many Atari 8-bit machines because they (mostly) just keep working!
@@rabidbigdog unless it's the later Jack Tramiel Ataris...
@@waltciii3 True.
C64 black screen fix is your core business, continue repair is really nice!!!!
I've never own a C64 and I'm sux at soldering electronics but I love these kind of video for the investigation and the logical thinking.
Back in my days repairing arcade games, I couldn't do without my can of cold spray.
In this case, as soon as the PLA warmed up, it stopped working. That's the reason we all used CO2 sprays when troubleshooting stuff that worked when cold.
I absolutely LOVE C64 repairs, please keep them coming when you can, I can't get enough of them. I have revived mine twice now and it is my original machine from back in 1984 :)
Superb video. TBH I’d watch people like Adrian just chat about anything or repair anything. Why? It’s a bit like the UK Top Gear Trio Jeremy, James and Richard, you just love watching and following good people who bring good things into your life. I love this channel for the multitude of things Adrian fixes, chats about and teaches.. I’ve learned so much from watching your videos and love your methods. Some people have IT and others don’t. Adrian is one of those that does.
Please PLEASE keep those C64 repairs coming! I simply cannot get enough. I keep learning all the time. It is extremely useful IMO. Thank you so much!
It never gets boring.
Definitely enjoy the c64 repair videos. Just learned about the MOS origins earlier today. Very cool to see you talking about the MOS chips in this video.
Back in 1984 I was a repair technician on these at the Commodore manufacturing plant in Corby. 40 years, my how it flies by.
I still have a working C64 in my loft, I must dig it out at some point.
This has got to be the greatest video thumbnail ever
No matter how many C64 repair vids you do, I still love seeing the process. If anything I enjoy it more because your videos have made me more familiar with them. Keep them coming!
Love the 64 repair videos, that’s what got you on my radar in the first place ❤
Big thumbs up for C64 repairs! The more videos there are of it, the more information there is to help me and anyone else who is working on a dead C64. Some faults are rare or obscure so the more resources the better.
I love these repair videos. The fact that each C64 suffers from different problems makes these videos ver useful.
A great machine for us beginners in the 1980s. We loved typing in programs to the cassette before we could afford the disc drive. Thank you for keeping them alive. Love your repair videos.
Super useful, I’ve got a C64 with the same symptoms as that first one (no video on start) and indeed it has some of those MOS logic chips including that same one on U14. Will have to look at those when I try to fix it!
Always up for a good C64 repair vid.
I have a functioning C64 breadbin and the case is in perfect condition - very good looking. Got a Ultimate 64 Elite 2 board preordered so the original C64 board will be put in a special case to be preserved.
Love the oscilloscope troubleshooting work. It helps a lot.
As an EE, I enjoy your troubleshooting videos. I don't care if it's a C64 or an S-100 computer. Troubleshooting is an art.
I love this, I'd watch you do C64 repairs like this all day and night, maybe throw in a 1541 here and there.
This was a really interesting video, I love watching you go through the diagnostic process and ultimately honing in on the trouble area. I would love to see a follow-up video where you look at the other C64s and try to repair them.
Yeah, I like these C64 repairs too. I can pick-up some good info on the custom chips and the general machine architecture. It's all new to me!
That ending 41:16 was awesome 👏.
And yes we like the variety but started watching for the C64 repairs and is an instant click and like when you publish one
Always a pleasure to see you fix C64's. Please do more videos like this!
Yes, more C64 videos!
Yes, back to my favorite black screens !
I always enjoy your C-64 repair videos. I always learn something.
I see UA-cam has decided to give me notifications for you again!
And as you know, some people will complain no matter what you do. I've watched you repair C64s more times than I can count and as tutorials they are brilliant. Always learn something new.
Love the C64 repair videos. Could watch forever!
Merci, J'adore 🙂 In your videos, I appreciate all your tricks and your sharing of the good and bad diagnoses in your repairs. And, you rapidly come back in the good way 😁So human 😅 Keep up your great work 👍
I always like the C64 repair videos. My old 64, the one that had the bad voltage rectifier and bad SID a few years ago, is still running great!
Thank you Adrian, I really love these classic 8 & 16-bit repair videos. Doesn't have to be C64, but this is the kind of good stuff getting down with a scope and schematics that got me enjoying you twice a week. I just wish computers were still built this straightforwardly where we knew we could understand the whole thing and pretty much always sort them out if something went wrong. Kudos
Love this. Great tutorials on troubleshooting regardless of what is being worked on. Also takes me back to when i was an electronics tech in the 80's. My time!
My old man chucked mine about 15 years ago. I had probably 300 games. Good job I love him or I honestly think he wouldn't be here anymore.
8 bit Dance Party FTW! Love the return to Commodore 64 fixes! Love watching these, and they're what I first saw when I discovered your channel!
What ends up happening with all the repaired equipment? Hangs around for testing other donated unknown equipment? Or do you sell them or donate them to computer museums, etc.?
Thanks for all your videos!
Never owned a 64 myself, but always pleased to see your put up a new repair video, I always feel like I learn something. Thanks Adrian.
I like all the repairs, C64 or otherwise. It’s very satisfying when you find the issue and I like your process and have applied it to fixed vintage gear myself.
Love the C64 repairathons. I’ve learnt so many transferable troubleshooting techniques, and a revived passion for the C64. Thank you Adrian.
Six years ago I got a C64 which is pretty rare in my location. And it's still waiting it's time) I guess I finally need to fix it)
Yes, I still need to make a test power supply for one I bought a year ago. The estate sale had two breadbins, but only one power supply (which they were charging separately for). I already knew not to trust that one (I did point out to the people running the sale that it was a bad power supply). They also had a couple C64-C's in their boxes, but I didn't have enough cash on me (didn't expect to go to a sale, and it was off on some back roads). Unfortunately couldn't make it back to the sale later.
Lol, the best part was the last 2 seconds!!!! I'm always game for logic driven C64 repairs!
Keep the C64 repairs coming... Makes me a little sad I got rid of all my very old hardware.
PS My "not nerdy" wife says the fun part of watching your videos is your genuine "giddy" reaction of getting something working again for the fun of making it work.
I stand FOR C64, FOR Mac, FOR PC, actually, anything you work on Adrian! It's not like people who get upset with "what" you're working on don't have - other choices. hehe.
Great trouble shooting, every time you fix a machine you give us something to think about. I repaired a 486 motherboard which had a 74LS series logic chip with a bad gate output. Some of the trouble shooting skills you demonstrate are transferable. Your videos inspired me, thank you. I hope you do show us more C64 repairs!
You are holding my childhood I had one and programmed it when I was a kid in the 80's, LOVED it
NEVER STOP C64 VIDEOS ❤
It's been a rough week for me. That 8 bit dance party really did my soul some good. Thanks.
I Especially TUNE in on the C64 or even Amiga Repairs! Great job! -Mark.
This is very cool... I still have my C64, 1541 II floppy drive & 1802 monitor that I purchased while stationed in Germany in the mid-late 80's and it still works great...
Thanks for another cracking video, please do the rest!! I have a black screen 64 board on my desk just now and you have inspired me to pause before desoldering everything! although the remaining 3 MOS logic chips days are numbered methinks. 🤔
Just continue to do a good mix of machines. I have a C64 and those are relatable to me but all the other machines are very interesting no matter what machine it is. Don't be a one trick pony and your channel will always be interesting.
Don’t stop repairing C64. Your videos are great. 😊
Do these show up for sale at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo and other local expos!? Really fascinating watching you fix these.
Nope, not from me at least. I just give them away to local members of the community here in Portland. All of these were given to me by other people or sent in, so I just "pay it forward" and pass them on.
This is an absolutely awesome video. Lots of very useful information. At the end, you say that some viewers don't like C64 repair videos but I am of the opposite camp. I subscribed to your channel for the C64 videos. I like your other videos but I only watch them sporadically. I never miss the C64 ones.
Awesome video. Thanks!
I love the C64 repair video´s. Would like to see more Amiga as well 🥰
this the one of the best repair videos that I ever saw on youtube he took me back sears used to repairs behind closed doors wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy back in day-DLH
Don't recall which came out first but I had a C16 back in the mid 80s and there was a game on it called Fire Ant. Absolutely loved it.
This was great to watch, my mate had one growing up that that got me hooked. Even the school had a room of them. Later in the 1990's I got one and played it so much my lips got burnt from the radiation off my CRT being up close. Eventually i gave to my neighbour who sat a plant on the CRT and over watered it blowing the screen up, not sure if it fried the board in the keyboard housing though.
I LOVE the 64 videos. I've never played with one myself, but I enjoy the videos. I was a TRS-80 model IV and IVp guy...
I have never had a c64 but i love these repair vids.
never boring, love c64 repairs videos
What I loved about the Apple II and IBM PC, was they didn't use any ASIC ICs on the MB.
Those two computers were, and still are a great study on how microcomputers and logic circuits work.
When computers started using ASICs, I went the MCU software way and gave up hardware repair, since I knew how disposable everything would become.
Started with the famous 68HC11. Today, I develop products around the ESP32. I made the right choice for once!
born and riased in SE portland.. often wonder if my old C= computers have ever passed across your workbench.
thanks for the retro memories!
Definitely wouldn't mind seeing more of your C64 repairs. As you said, skills from this can be used for other retro machines.
As always, nice vids, mate!
Hi Adrian long time viewer, Spectrum fanboy that respects the C64 in UK always love your videos, watching this on a brand new iPad.
More C64 repairs would be nice. If you have any Amigas in need those would be cool too.
Yeeeehaaaa... A C64 repair video.. Love them. Thanks Adrian ❤❤❤
Nothing better than when Adrian gets a chance to dance. It always warms my heart
More C64 repairs, please!
My bread bin is currently experiencing a problem where the video has no color (both composite and s-video) unless I flex the motherboard slightly by pushing down toward the center, like on the top of the RF modulator.
I've reflowed many solder joints, but I think I need to trace the chroma all the way through to try to find a break in a trace.
Keep the videos coming!
More c64 fixes! Like you said, useful tips and steps for troubleshooting. 👍