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by wood_jl
Thu May 27, 2010 1:08 am
Forum: Buy, Sell, and Trade
Topic: [on Ebay] 1541 Ultimate with case by Loriano
Replies: 6
Views: 1800

[on Ebay] 1541 Ultimate with case by Loriano

This does work with the VIC-20 in "standalone mode" so I hope it is appropriate to list here, as well. :)

CHECK EBAY AUCTION HERE

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by wood_jl
Tue Jun 30, 2009 8:56 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Cleaning and de-yellowing my VIC!! (pics!)
Replies: 6
Views: 2892

More about this.....

I just want to give a little more amateur advice on this process; refer to the Retr0brite Wiki for actual reliable information..... The formula calls for mixing peroxide with Xanthan gum to thicken it and make it cling to parts. The stupid rednecks around here had no idea what Xanthan gum is, and lo...
by wood_jl
Tue Jun 30, 2009 8:13 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Cleaning and de-yellowing my VIC!! (pics!)
Replies: 6
Views: 2892

F-keys

I am pretty confused about the color of the F-keys, on both the Vic-20 and the C-64. The box for my Vic-20 has a picture of the system with dark yellow/tan F-keys, but those grey F-keys look exactly like both of my Commodore 64s. I like to browse at systems on Ebay (sick from of entertainment) and I...
by wood_jl
Tue Jun 30, 2009 2:28 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Cleaning and de-yellowing my VIC!! (pics!)
Replies: 6
Views: 2892

Cleaning and de-yellowing my VIC!! (pics!)

I know this may be old hat for you, but I have recently been disassembling, cleaning and de-yellowing, and reassembling 8-bit computers.....because it's too hot outside and I can do this under the air conditioner!!! I did 3 Atari 800XLs, and one Vic-20. The 800XLs were not really noticably yellowed,...
by wood_jl
Tue Jun 02, 2009 9:57 pm
Forum: Hardware and Tech
Topic: How do I remove the power LED from the VIC?
Replies: 3
Views: 2650

How do I remove the power LED from the VIC?

I am going to "Retr0brite" my VIC and make it snow-white again. I have done this process on three yellowed Atari XL-series 8-bitters and the results are stunning!!! I disassembled, washed/cleaned/re-assembled my C64, but I have not done this to the VIC yet. I am assuming - judging by looks...
by wood_jl
Wed Apr 22, 2009 11:27 pm
Forum: Hardware and Tech
Topic: Please help me sort out my Vic monitor cable inqueries!
Replies: 11
Views: 3913

Monitor cables understood!!! THANKS!

@dano: Thanks for the clarification. I should have thought about there being enough pins on the Ataris since they have no power requirement.

Looks like finding a Vic composite cable won't be so tough, after all.

:D
by wood_jl
Wed Apr 22, 2009 8:32 am
Forum: Hardware and Tech
Topic: Please help me sort out my Vic monitor cable inqueries!
Replies: 11
Views: 3913

Thanks for the replies

Thanks very much for this information. I looked on an Atari that *does* have split composite, and it still only has 5 pins! So I guess that means the Atari 8-bit/Commdore 64 cable compatibility is limited to "regular" composite cables, since the C64 has more pins to do the split composite....
by wood_jl
Tue Apr 21, 2009 11:02 pm
Forum: Hardware and Tech
Topic: Please help me sort out my Vic monitor cable inqueries!
Replies: 11
Views: 3913

Please help me sort out my Vic monitor cable inqueries!

I have searched the threads, but I'm just not getting it, and maybe I need a superior intellect to help me put the pieces together. I hardly see "Vic-20" monitor cables. I understand it's not "split composite" or S-video - just composite. I see monitor cables that claim to be for...
by wood_jl
Tue Apr 21, 2009 9:36 pm
Forum: Hardware and Tech
Topic: Mega-Cart
Replies: 695
Views: 194734

@ gklinger: You are everywhere! Knowledgeable and helpful; apologies for my attitude over on that other forum!

@ nbla000: I will be waiting patiently. I don't see my name on that list of "confirmed" pre-orders. Am I confirmed too? I do wish to be!

Thanks.
by wood_jl
Tue Apr 21, 2009 2:10 am
Forum: Hardware and Tech
Topic: Mega-Cart
Replies: 695
Views: 194734

Count me in! Newbie order!

I placed my order a day or 2 ago. I got one confirmation email but no bill. If the boss it reading, consider my order "serious" and I shall certainly pay promptly upon request. I don't know if products can possibly come more feature-packed than Mega Cart, but I certainly doubt it! What kin...