Using The Franken FT80 Terminal With My Altair 8800 (Clone)

[@luke27luis]

Nature walks, scambaiting, weird food tasting, and now this? Sir, I find your content variety extremely interesting. Keep up the great work!

[@Kartik-yi5ki]

And plus each of those are great quality content

[@neseglihnahoj9114]

Whats next one might ask, i am intrigued..

[@alexcarter8807]

I, too, want to live in an Atomic Shrimp world.

[@africa_everyday]

He's so resourceful..

[@l023nge]

I never knew i wanted a mash up of Chris Packham, James Veitch, and Stuart Ashen; but here we are (Not to cast aspersions of plagiarism, i understand these are broad fields)

[@cupofjoe2562]

You should tell scammers that you’re having problems with your computer and show them this one.

[@titchy_squij4380]

Atomic Shrimp: *reveals that it isn't a real terminal* me: we've been tricked, we've been backstabbed, and quite possible, bamboozled

[@alyshay82597]

We've been smeckledorfed!

[@harmlesscreationsofthegree1248]

Hornswaggled!

[@jamescumbria4499]

@@alyshay82597 That's not even a word and I agree with ya!

[@Styphon]

Don't forget, entertained.

[@titchy_squij4380]

@@jamescumbria4499 well, wait till you hear about every other word

[@ruthbygrave4695]

I called it. I thought, "Oh, that's surprising "Franken" is actually a thing. I'd have guessed it's a Frankenterm he built himself".

[@adriennetochter6873]

Me, always the slow boat. But getting some good laughs from those who got the joke!

[@jolksjumbojemi]

it's beautiful... i watch everything you upload, you're just such an entertaining but calm character. love the resourcefulness so much, godspeed

[@LeeStoneman]

My suspicions were aroused when you totally glossed over how you planned to connect that Arduino powered box to an ostensibly 50 year old terminal! Congrats on a great video.

[@AtomicShrimp]

I think it is actually possible - although the Arduino is set up for serial comms over USB, it can be configured to do old school serial over 4 pins (I have no idea how to make that change on here though)

[@richdelgado3405]

This reminds me of when I learned how to code using assembly language and punch cards. Oh God...the horror...

[@zappawench6048]

I used a telex message that used perf tape when I was 19. It was older than me, and bloody noisy! If you made a mistake, you either lived with it or started from the beginning.

[@CitizenAyellowblue]

Yeah, I remember!

[@AtomicShrimp]

I remember writing to punch tape from a commodore Pet at college. We wasted a whole spool of tape at Christmas making pixel art snowflake patterns (the holes in the tape are a literal representation of binary bits)

[@faceplant950]

I first learned Cobol using punch cards. So hard to remember how much of improvement RPG was. Getting exited over 1st time seeing 8 inch floppy. Sigh.

[@adriennetochter6873]

Yikes, Assembly and punch cards were just a bit before my time. When I started college in the early 80s, the class before me still used punch cards. They were learning COBOL, a quite verbose language. I heard stories of big drawers of punch cards, sometimes on the floor (the cards not the drawers - 52 pickup anyone?) . I myself was spared the cards, instead dealt with an online but invisible editor. And a secret list of commands to navigate around the hidden screen. Good ole days of programming...

[@christopherwilliams7905]

Wow! I've been watching you for about a year now and I've watched almost every video of yours. Then you come up with this... I've seen you be crafty but this was amazing!!! I'm blown away by the sheer ingenuity and thought that went into this. Well done!!!

[@ladylaura8038]

I’m not even interested in this stuff but I watch and learn in pure amazement.

[@mikeswatches2480]

Nice work on the Terminal - When seeing the first minute of the video, it looked so professional I was looking it up to buy one - Excellent Build there

[@junkdata6242]

As a retrocomputing enthusiast with really quite diverse other interests, including nature and cooking and a hundred other things, I just love the variety and general feel of this channel and all the stuff you do, and when you post something like this about old computers it's an extra special treat. Thanks for being so unpretentious, genuine and interesting.

[@yendub]

Forget the montage, I want a full detailed build video.

[@TheNcry]

Just discovered your channel, and I gotta say I like your variety of stuff you put in here, like a mystery box, you never know what the next video will be about. Anyway I’m subbed. Take care!

[@Scum42]

Wow, extremely impressive work! I knew you were handy after building the Wobble Dog, but this is on another level.

[@adriennetochter6873]

Anthony Libardi The Wobble Dog, a classic!

[@colepdx187]

I remember back in the day at the Altair users group, having a terminal was a luxury. I had to load the machine code directly from the switch panel. We used AM transistor pocket radios placed directly on top of the Altair for sound output. Oh, the nostalgia of it all. Paper tape, punch cards, continuous paper output. Yes, the good ol' days. These days all my computers are good for is streaming video, good and bad. Thanks for the very interesting video. I absolutely loved it.

[@hothiscold00008]

This channel continues to be entertaining and bewildering in equal measure. Favourite channel by far.

[@ZakM93]

This channel eluded me for a long time and it has become one of my absolute favourites. Everything you upload is fascinating in some way and the joy I get from watching your videos is unmatched!

[@dejota1136]

"Life is a conundrum of esoterica" - Uncle Monty Your channel reminds me of this quote

[@benny_lemon5123]

When I was a kid and got bored during summer break I would break into my parents home office and pillage loose-leaf paper, plain blue ballpoint pens, glue sticks, and scotch tape. Then I'd cut and mark and glue and dinker around until I'd made a little computer,about the size of a box of poptarts. Of course, it was just a paper shell with some of the lines and marks to evoke the idea of a computer (this was around the time we got our first computer- a tandy 1000), but I'd left an opening on the side of the monitor to allow a new 'screen' image to be slid in, and even a little 'floppy drive' that you could slide tiny paper disks into. I ended up making several, all different, and giving a few away to friends for their kick-ass troll doll houses. In case it wasn't obvious, it was the 90's. This video just sent me back in time to experience the desire, determination, elation,and satisfaction of making those little paper computers. That's something my adult self would do well to bring into the present. Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@leroyjd9816]

You are the most interesting person I have ever found on KZbin. Never regret clicking on a video. Thanks for the variety of content you put out :)

[@Newcras]

This was so up my alley. I remember learning about the altair in computer tech class back in highschool, it fascinated me. I love this stuff and so appreciate your handiness and craftsmanship. I don't know what it is lately, all your videos are hitting it off with me-keep it up!

[@Petertronic]

Wow, fantastic build, I didn't know you were into retro tech. I subscribed when you were melting bits of old plastic - best decision I made!

[@redoktopus3047]

I now understand why people thought that everyone having a computer in their home was the craziest idea ever and no one believed they would become mainstream!

[@alexcarter8807]

What actually happened was, the home computer industry was kind of scrambling around trying to convince the average person to have a home computer, and were suggesting you keep your recipes on it and all kinds of cockamamie things, and basically the only people really enthusiastic about computers were computer nerds who were into hacking, BBS's, the early games, etc. Then came AOL and this new thing called email. It was called "the killer app." yep they actually said "app" back in the late 80s. Email was something everyone wanted because it was easier and cheaper than writing letters and well, it really was kind of fun. Email is what got computers into average homes. Then the Web, which to most people in the US meant AOL. But yeah, it was email that made it mainstream.

[@africa_everyday]

He's a resourceful KZbinr....

[@jackbax9393]

Amazing! As somebody from a younger generation, I found this really interesting. Your channel is brilliant by the way

[@LordmonkeyTRM]

Wow what a neat project 👌❤️ A.S your content never fails to amuse, inform and surprise us.

[@GigsTaggart]

When I saw Franken in the title I assumed that meant something you built. But then you pulled it out and it looked so professional, I figured it was just some UK brand that never made it to the US. Very nice looking, you had me going and I'm old enough to have been around when terminals were still in wide use.

[@retronicmods9681]

a play on "Franklin" ;)

[@returnofbeaux]

I thoroughly enjoy the language style of your video description text, Mr. Shrimp, not to mention your fabulous creative work.

[@freddyburger5574]

Damn, AS!! That is fantastic! What a little work of art! Beautiful build, truly! Bravo- the more I watch your channel, the more interests I find I share in common with you. Amazing!

[@Epitome613]

You never cease to amaze. I loved it!

[@Trockenshampooleopard]

Limits are what make programming fun! My favourite programming environment is still my high school graphic calculator. 127*63 pixels, monochrome display, 28 global variables, up to 120 lists and 26 tables and slow as hell. I love it!

[@t7H2si0vß2]

Please more of this! I love old tech and diy builds. Seems super fun.

[@carlz0r]

I'm glad you have fun showing off your projects, and doing whatever you like to do. It's almost always interesting, and it means you're less likely to get burnt out because you don't force yourself into doing 1 certain kind of content over and over.

[@carlosedwardos]

I must be REALLY old, I still have my original Altair 8800

[@faceplant950]

"The limitations of this tiny screen".. Mate, it was considered astounding when the Apple II got the ability to go from 40 characters wide, to 80 characters, using the enhanced 80 column graphics card. Took hours to replace the cards for all the systems in the lab, using the little hex wrench. Got the silver version after going through the certification program.

[@oldbatwit5102]

Reminds me of my first computer, a Pet 2001, except the Pet's metal housing was so strong you could stand on it. That's how I painted the walls and ceiling of my bedroom.

[@asmolbean9300]

This channel is literally all of my favourite things. Sooo glad I found it.

[@queeny5613]

wow this is an amazing project, this is why I love your channel

[@leebumble]

This truly is a variety channel, it's great. I'm always thinking what the hell is coming next!!

[@wa4aos]

You had me going. I was in the industry for decades, since the late 70's. I have seen Dec, IBM, Lear, Hazleteen Adds and many others but NEVER a Franken.. I was starting to think it must be an oddball from Europe..LOL You did a nice job with your DIY Franken and I love the colors.. I am using an IBM 5155, luggable through a serial port while I am looking for a deal on a VT 220 or 320. Nice videos and I have enjoyed them.. Regards, Glenn

[@DarthVader-dx5lc]

I love this channel I just watch anything posted who else has been here since 100k keep up the good work shrimp mate

[@ahujeffrey]

Genius level content on this channel. I could watch it endlessly. Cheers!

[@walksandtravels]

Love this video, takes me back to the days of green screens (that used to burn the image), programming in Basic, no mouse and just good fun! Talented on the build, well done you! Thanks from Catalonia

[@y2ksw1]

This computing unit reminds me a lot about the Olivetti P6066, which 40+ years ago was a top notch 32 bit computer and had quite a weird keyboard layout, light ... and noises. Your computing unit is a pretty unique piece of technology of which you can be very proud of!

[@upperairs]

really wonderful job done with basic tools (excluding the "laser") and a very finished look. Well done.

[@TheChemicalRobot]

This is a seriously nice build. Good work! Just a word of warning, however-- laser cutting vinyl is considered dangerous because it puts off highly toxic fumes. (It puts off chlorine gas) But regardless, I love this project!

[@AtomicShrimp]

The laser cutter has an exhaust hose, but I generally try to avoid using it on plastics if I can

[@MrJollyRoger]

This isn't my kind of thing personally, but what an amazing job you've done. A pleasure to watch right to the end. Thank you for your videos Shrimpy Boy.

[@multilecful]

Awesome Shrimp, love the music and the build, glad to see you matched the pair up. It was sort of ODD before and now it's EVEN, sometimes you've just got to BYTE the............ Can't think of another WORD. 😆

[@JeghedderThomas]

My word! Who would have thunk it? You're a proper geeky nerd with a delicious retro-70's design aesthetic. Far out, man, far out!

[@kathrynillsley7557]

I have no idea what 90% of this meant but I could happily watch/listen to you all day.

[@DukeCyrus]

I swear everything this guy does is just genuinely interesting

[@RealEyesRealiseRealLies]

This channel feels like what youtube was trying to be when it started off

[@HistoricWrath]

All of this is completely over my head... I love it so much

[@AnUnearthlyGay]

You truly are a man of many talents! Thank you for yet another really interesting video. Stay safe

[@paulpollock3804]

Colour me impressed. Remarkable work Mr Shrimp. I doff the hat I'm not wearing. That's how impressed I am.

[@Broccolilo]

Your attention to detail is amazing wow

[@jamesd6274]

"more stimulating to use" and pure joy to watch. Thank you!

[@Locutus]

I'm sure someone will comment how you did the construction of the casing and the computers wrong... I thought you did an excellent job!

[@LazyLifeIFreak]

Ehh, it's alright. Its not supposed to withstand 20+ decades of use, it does what its supposed to do with relative minimal effort and skill requirements. I quite like simple and elegant solutions.

[@EggBastion]

The lack of reinforcement on those joins is giving me heebie jeebies though And you made that beautiful nameplate out of diffuser material but without illuminating it!? I still like it *_; )_*

[@MaD_fX]

Mr Shrimp, my respect for you and your content (which was already pretty high) has just skyrocketed...

[@wohlhabendermanager]

Almost expected to be greeted by "Smooth educational jazz" music and the words "Greetings, and welcome to another LGR Blerb!"

[@gasman6996]

In the early 80's I made tech for chemical, nuclear and petrochemical labs ... your FT80 is somehow more realistic!! Well done Atomic Shrimp

[@mfmatthew420]

A truuuuly beautiful build, good work man!

[@brannam4489]

This man really out here making literal computers from scratch

[@jackfroste]

Retrotech? Excellent. Fan of Techmoan? 8-Bit Guy? So am I. Thanks, great video.

[@Shipwright1918]

Neat custom build! Got a similar project going myself with an old teletype machine, trying to get it hooked up to the internet.

[@ve7hun]

I wish I could like this twice... So awesome!

[@GrandadsOtherChannel]

Brilliant project and excellent end result, well done 😁👍

[@demonanastasi3275]

I love how much of a jack of all trades you are!

[@georgebarc]

Never a dull moment with Atomic Shrimp

[@piratetv1]

love it. im working on a pi 4 arcade cabinet at the moment and im glad to see other fun builds

[@freeyourinnertube]

AWESOME Atomic Shrimp - love how even the shirt had a retro pattern

[@thomasherzog86]

this tech was a little before my adolescence and im not really a nostalgic person anyway, but i realise an impressive build. im a gui pleb, even with modern Linux derivatives, but this looks awesome. very well done. reminds me of 80s futuristic movies.

[@Yeorgey]

Atomic, You are what I envision my retirement looking like.. (From So'ton too)

[@MrIcecolddd]

Brilliant looks amazing, and love the Ford orange. Wouldn’t look out of place on the set of 2001 Space Odyssey

[@James-oo1yq]

20Goto10....Oh the memories of my Acorn Electron, and writing that tiny programme and seeing it run, and getting really technical by getting the screen to flash different colours along with whatever you had written 😆 Sadly that's about as far as my programming skills ever reached, and the only time I visited the computer room was to register for school in the mornings. Has given me a very healthy respect for the amount of work that must go into what we take for granted in games such as Grand Theft Auto or Call of Duty.

[@DRG1549]

you really captured that old computer vibe with the Franken, would love to see a full build vid!

[@ShiningEyeBrigade]

Loved it! What was the funky background music for the guild montage?

[@vendybirdsvadl7472]

Atomic shrimp: giving you random content everyday

[@hollybrereton3140]

Thank you for sharing now i just need to fight my envy monster ;)

[@kriegie4933]

Your voice is very soothing to listen to.

[@mjdxp5688]

The 8800 is definitely one of the coolest computers ever made, awesome video!

[@alexcarter8807]

I remember video terminals, and even *shudder* printing terminals. Glad those old days are gone!

[@MagnusMoerkoereJohannesen]

By Grabthar's hammer and the suns of Warvan, I love the colours on the Altair/Frankenterminal setup! It's like it's been taken straight from the the original Star Trek set! :D

[@kieranwalker6072]

"Time to come clean with you..." Gee, the LCD screen didn't give it away at all there 🤣 Jokes aside, keep up the great work, loving your channel :-)

[@ksaspectre]

Nice to see the 8800 Clone again! Keep up the great vids

[@Christer2222]

I think I would have been more interested in this video from the get go if I knew you were building the terminal! Very interesting.

[@RobertBlow]

Recently watched the latest Red dwarf there were some great retro props in that. They should enlist you as a prop maker for the next series. Great job. Regards from a rainy Derbyshire.

[@leagueoflags]

It must have been such a pleasure building this...

[@Dxmxnx]

The limit to his content is unstoppable

[@GlennBroadway]

That's a beautiful design. Nice work.

[@wkg19591]

Well done! And the choice of music really added to it.

[@smjaiteh]

Shrimp: So I found this old computer and I was able to connect it to my PC by using it as a terminal. Me: Weird flex, but okay. Shrimp: That’s lame though, so I found an old PC terminal to fit the vibe. Me: Weird flex, but okay! Shrimp: Just kidding; I crafted it myself from wood and old computer parts. Me: *WEIRD FLEX BUT OKAY!!!!*

[@drbeef8663]

Mr Shrimp, you are quite the Wizard!

[@GrooveyBobby]

You are such a FUN nerd....good job 👍☺️😊🥳

[@m1169199]

This is one your coolest videos! 😎🤓

[@Crurned]

You keep impressing me Mr. Atomic Shrimp.

[@africa_everyday]

Lovely video. Love you.

[@zloboslav_]

I loved this! It looks amazing!

[@edwinthompson7402]

Absolute fantastic content keep it up, i loved the build montage :)

[@CoreyStup]

Love the custom terminal. Great idea!