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it/he/she // real life sentient commodore computer // [my main]

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info/about me

this is my (not really) super duper ultra secret side blog where i post computers/tech/various machines that i think are neat/cool/pretty. all posts will include a (hopefully accurate) model id and possibly some extra info. dont be afraid to politely correct me if i get something wrong. you can also submit/recommend stuff for me to post in my inbox if you would like!

if you want to know about me personally feel free to ask. i like all kinds of music and games and whatnot. i am queer and autistic and also objectum.

proshippers/weirdos/etc dni . i dont mind suggestive remarks towards things i post, just not towards me ok thanks.

also if you want to contact me for whatever reason or be friends or anything like that check out my main account @foarfish

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CRT Mold

in the tags of my last post i mentioned how a lot of Rainbow 100 CRTs get very moldy and i wanted to make a longer post about it since its not something i see talked about very often!

as you can see from the images above/below, mold can grow between the CRT itself and the glass protector screen used in older CRTs. im not entirely sure why, but it seems like sometimes the glue holding the protective glass on can retain a lot of moisture. the good news is that this can (usually) be fixed!

though this may vary between models, generally the steps are to (SAFELY) take the CRT apart, apply heat to the front of the screen (around 50°C will work) using a heat gun or a hairdryer to soften the glue, carefully separate the two pieces using a scraping tool, and scrape + wipe the rest of the moldy glue off.

(THIS IS BY ABSOLUTELY NO MEANS A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO DOING THIS YOURSELF. PLEASE DO NOT TAKE CRTS APART OR DO ANY MAINTENANCE ON THEM UNLESS YOU KNOW WHAT YOURE DOING. AS CUTE AS THEY ARE, CRTS ARE NOT TOYS. THEY CAN HURT YOU.)

here is a Rainbow 100, the same moldy one from the previous two images, all cleaned up :-)

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DEC Rainbow 100 (1982)

happy pride month

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SONY Hit-Bit HB-101 (1984)

The Sony Hit-Bit HB-101 is one of the best-known and most distinctive Sony MSX1 home computers from the 1980s. “Hit-Bit” was Sony’s MSX product line name, and the HB-101 is still popular among retro collectors because of its compact, highly recognizable design.

Technically, it’s a classic MSX1 machine: a Sharp LH-0080 (Z80A-compatible) CPU at ~3.58 MHz, 16 KB RAM (the European HB-101P version often had 32 KB), 16 KB VRAM, and 2 cartridge slots, which made it very practical for games and expansions.

The video chip can vary by region (TMS9118NL / TMS9129NL), while sound is handled by the YM2149F PSG. It wasn’t the most powerful MSX model, but its Sony styling, colorful variants, and iconic look are exactly why it became such a cult favorite.

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IBM PS/2 P70 386

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Macintosh SE/30 (1989)

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MOS/Commodore KIM-1 [Rev. E] (1976)

in 1976, just a few months after releasing the KIM-1, MOS Technology Inc. was nearly going out of business. Texas Instruments was on the rise, pushing other brands like MOS Tech. and Commodore out of the calculator market. this is when Commodore purchased MOS Tech., continuing to produce the KIM-1 and deciding home computers were their new priority.

the KIM-1 was successful among hobbyists, but not so much the average consumer. Commodore wouldnt find its place as a household name until the release of the PET.

while MOS Tech. was rebranded to CSG (Commodore Semiconductor Group) the MOS logo was still printed onto every CSG chip produced for the next 10-ish years.

(C64 circuit board, released in 1982, featuring CSG PLA [906114-01], microprocessor [6510], and sound chip [6581], all with the MOS logo printed on)

another fun note about the KIM-1 is that it could be connected to a terminal like this ↓

(Connecting a terminal to a KIM-1 computer)

im not knowledgeable enough on the specifics of this to explain it so if youre curious feel free to watch the video i linked :-) this channel has another few videos on the KIM-1 and other computers thatre definitely worth the watch

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Commodore PET 8032SK

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She has arrived!! Her name is London :-)

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IBM 5140 Convertible (1986)

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Sharp MZ-1200 (1982)

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No Guts, No Glory...

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IBM Personal Computer

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Amstrad CPC

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Sony HB-F1XD (1987)

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Today's object

Hadron colliders!

pretty,,,,,,, hhnnjjgghh

Submitter by @spade-sotospeak

Submissions are open!