Transferring programs TO a TRS-80
For years, I owned a TRS-80 Model IV two-disk system. I purchased it in the late 1990s at a community yard sale for only $25. Since then, there was little …
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Vintage Electronics Workbench
Since vintage electronics are a hobby, and not necessarily something I’m able to generally furnish the home with, I needed an adequate space in my house to work with the …
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Milton Bradley’s Microvision – The First Commercial Interchangeable Electronic Game System
Forget your Nintendo DS, DSi, 3DS, or one of the many variations of cartridge based games in the past 30+ years. None of them are as innovative as Milton Bradley’s …
Milton Bradley’s Microvision – The First Commercial Interchangeable Electronic Game System Read MoreSome of my Timex Sinclair magazine library
I’m trying to consolidate my classic computer collection (New Year’s resolution) and came across some magazines which I have acquired over the years and thought I’d post a little bit …
Some of my Timex Sinclair magazine library Read More2011 Ending… What to do in 2012?
When I started the Vintage Volts website, I had one major goal in mind; to share my fondness for classic and vintage technology. Well, for the most part, my heart …
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Attending Maker-Faire for the first time – Part 1 (a summary)
The last weekend of July 2011 is over, and my first trip to Maker Faire is completed. I took my son along with me on a 500 mile roadtrip to …
Attending Maker-Faire for the first time – Part 1 (a summary) Read MoreHobbyist Electronics – Old and New
As my son grows older, being about the same age I was when starting in the hobby, I’ve learned that he is developing the same interest in “tinkering” with technology …
Hobbyist Electronics – Old and New Read MoreThe Complete Historically Brewed Project
100100 years ago (binary), personal computers made their debut to, and for, the public masses with the formation of the Homebrew Computer Club. This is but one of the amazing …
The Complete Historically Brewed Project Read MorePreview of upcoming topics…
Here is a small sample of items and topics I will be discussing in the future. These discussions may be in the form of blog articles, podcasts, video podcasts, or …
Preview of upcoming topics… Read MoreVintage Volts is now on Twitter!!
Vintage Volts is treading into the mysterious world of modern social media technology… and wants you to join in the fun. Follow Vintage Volts on Twitter and “tweet” the experiences …
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