Retro computing History was made at the first-ever UKAG event! I attended this landmark Amstrad UK Group gathering, where I interviewed Roland Perry (the godfather of the CPC) about a never-released CPC sequel prototype! Come join the party!
Category: Video
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The Ultimate 1982 IBM 5150 Setup Comes Together!
Watch as I completely rebuild a vintage IBM 5150 PC! Blessed with a rare 1982 BIOS update, we’re adding hard drive support, servicing the floppy drives, and 3D printing custom parts to create the ultimate expanded vintage powerhouse. Is this now the ultimate IBM 5150?
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Retrofest 2026: A Dreamland of Retro Computers!
Lets head to packed STEAM Museum for Retrofest 2026! While the comfort of classic Commodore 64s, Spectrums, and Amigas brought back childhood memories, the stars of the weekend were the rare, homemade kits, obscure Graphics workstations, and a unique prototype 3D accelerator. It was a massive, hands-on celebration of digital history fuelled by a passionate community of exhibitors and creators—but is this actually the BEST retro computing event in the UK? Watch to find out!
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The Ultimate vintage IBM 5150 Upgrade? | The XT-CF-LITE
There’s something magical about using an original IBM 5150 or XT PC, but waiting on floppy disks will test the patience of even dedicated retro enthusiasts. IBM didn’t design this machine to support hard disks out of the gate, but modern engineering has given this legendary 8088 PC a new lease on life. Enter the XT-CF-LITE!
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Scrapyard to Showroom | Restoring the Iconic IBM 5153 Monitor
Once the king of CGA Monitors, this vintage IBM 5153 arrived as a wreck—scuffed, almost screw-less, and rickety. We will strip the unit to its chassis for a structural overhaul, a full respray, and badge restoration. After disturbing decades of soot and fragile internals to save the exterior, one question remains: Did we revive a legend, or just make a very expensive paperweight?
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Legendary IBM Model F Keyboard: Has a ticking Time Bomb Inside!
Join me as I renovate my vintage IBM Model F Keyboard, the king of keyboards. This classic IBM design is renown for wonderful tactile clickety keys and its battle tank industrial design. But it has an achilles heel, a foam and latex insert that can turn to dusty sludge over 40+ years. What will I find inside my keyboard? Watch on to find out.
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Sidekick64: The Journey from PCB to Ultimate C64 Cartridge!
In my previous video, I showed you how a Sidekick64 cartridge for the Commodore 64 could transform your vintage C64. Now, the full journey of bringing this project to life! Starting with the assembled PCBs from PCBWay, adding custom LED lighting and through the creation of a custom-designed case that makes this cartridge look as good as it performs.
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Sidekick 64: Why every C64 owner needs one of these Cartidges!
Today, I’m show-casing the Sidekick64, a Commodore 64 cartridge that’s a time machine and a synthesizer rolled into one. If you’ve ever wanted to give your Commodore 64 superpowers, this is the hardware upgrade you’ve been waiting for.
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Revealing the 📺 1084sx retro monitor project at the Kickstart Amiga Event!
The first Kickstart event of 2026 showcased a NEW retro 📺 Monitor project. What is it? Well, If you’re rocking an OG Commodore 64, 128, or Amiga, you’ll like this, a LOT. You almost certainly WANT your own 1084sx (flat screen) Monitor to complete that retro picture. Join me and Leigh Malpas, as we discuss this exciting new project.
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A 33 year journey: Finally getting my Amiga Piccolo SD64 setup perfectly!
After a 33 year itch, FINALLY my Amiga 2000 has my dream graphics card, a Piccolo SD64, giving it high resolution 24bit graphics! But that itch is not fully scratched, because it’s passthrough is not working yet, making it quite frustrating to use. In this video I fall down a rabbit hole. Can I use my stock 15Khz video with the passthrough, can I make a suitable VGA passthrough cable, will my new Flicker Fixer card work. Lets dive in with, me and see what I find out!