Retro Computers, Electronics and more

Restoring a BBC Microcomputer – Part 3: Adding Storage

More upgrades to my BBC Micro Model B computer. Adding a floppy drive and an SD card interface.

 21 November 2025    17 min read     Retro Computers

Monroe L-200X Mechanical Calculator

Attempts to repair a vintage masterpiece of engineering from the mid-20th century.

 16 November 2025    9 min read     Everything Else

Installing software on a 1990s Apple Macintosh LC

Floppy disks, Greaseweazles, Serial Ports and BlueSCSI. The different ways you can install software on retro computers.

 05 September 2025    14 min read     Retro Computers

Restoring a 1990 Apple Macintosh LC M0350

My latest restoration project is a vintage Apple Macintosh LC (model M0350) from 1990. It came complete in its original box, along with a keyboard, mouse, power cables, and a selection of floppy disks.

 10 August 2025    15 min read     Retro Computers

Amstrad CPC 464 Repair and Restoration

Repairing an Amstrad CPC 464 from the mid 1980s.

 24 March 2025    15 min read     Retro Computers