I agree about the loaading screens being an important part of the experience. As a matter of fact, when I use an emulator, I turn off all the fastload features. I had a sort of epiphany when I was showing my son what video games were like when I was his age. I made the tape image load in real time on the emulator so that he could see what it was like loading a game. It was the first time I had ever done this with an emulator, and it sort of made the experience feel 'right'. I leave those features off all the time now. Loading games in real time makes even an emulator feel authentic, and I find I'm more likely to persevere with a game instead of hopping from one game to another.
@Colin_Ames3 жыл бұрын
I like the idea of using a breadboard to hold the header pins. I would never have thought of that.
@louispole62852 жыл бұрын
It's an idea as old as dirt.
@chriscrossan80343 жыл бұрын
Actually paused the new LGR vid when I saw this one pop up in my notifications! Can't beat a bit of MFS.
@MarkFixesStuff3 жыл бұрын
Don't tell LGR! Thanks Chris!
@fabianfarina22083 жыл бұрын
I love this kind of videos and obviously your channel! Greetings from Paraguay!
@MarkFixesStuff3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@thesadken3 жыл бұрын
Has it really been 7 years!!! So much us changed with them since then 😁 Zaxxon did a nice job with his pcb design, and fixed the issue really quickly.
@dreamvisionary3 жыл бұрын
I bet you'll be glad when you've finished that reel of solder :D
@MarkFixesStuff3 жыл бұрын
Watch the next video ...
@aleksandrbmelnikov3 жыл бұрын
Spoiler: The butler did it! :-D What, people, did you think i was going to bugger the next video for him?
@kmolder94993 жыл бұрын
Registered copy of WinRAR. The first I have ever seen in the wild..
@MarkFixesStuff3 жыл бұрын
I was drunk.
@murrij2 жыл бұрын
lots of good tips in here even though I don't have a TZXDuino. Thanks Mark!
@SidebandSamurai Жыл бұрын
I love the "Smurf poo" and I also love the basic electronics you give with your soldering a project. You get a like and a subscription for that. My wife is studying armature radio, she might find these videos helpful.
@MarkFixesStuff Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much :)
@adilsongoliveira Жыл бұрын
I found the other one! I do also have a registered winrar and thought was the only one! My brother! 😁
@CheshireNoir3 жыл бұрын
"tactile switches...can't be put in sideways." - Challenge accepted ;o)
@MarkFixesStuff3 жыл бұрын
//grabs hammer//
@kakabixlis3 жыл бұрын
Thank you broski for another relaxing make a stuff video i really appreciate that and time for harshness like i am into atm bless you friend :D :D
@MarkFixesStuff3 жыл бұрын
Hey brother. How are the eyes?
@kakabixlis3 жыл бұрын
@@MarkFixesStuff Same old same old need at some point to get me medical insurance,we need to update eachother its being a looong time....
@davehud28313 жыл бұрын
I would have been God if I had one of these back in the day.. Good old speccy vs C64 wars
@edlowry13 жыл бұрын
Nice step by step process thanks.
@MarkFixesStuff3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mr Edd!
@lovemadeinjapan Жыл бұрын
If you don't like al the hardware fuzz, start with a microcontroller with built in display, audio and SD slot.
@minibigs52593 жыл бұрын
🎵.....stay away from that TRAP DOOOOR
@MarkFixesStuff3 жыл бұрын
Burke! FEED MEEEE!!!
@TheDarkHour684 Жыл бұрын
@@MarkFixesStuff they have all the episodes remastered on KZbin!
@jasonc3a3 жыл бұрын
"And yes, that's an actual registered version of WinRAR. You can do that you know." I mean, yeah. I can also buy bottled water, but I don't lol.
@em00k3 жыл бұрын
Great video Mark, all the best with the channel.
@MarkFixesStuff3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@tenminutetokyo26433 жыл бұрын
DOOD! Gummies!
@MarkFixesStuff3 жыл бұрын
They barge into loads of my videos!
@DAVIDGREGORYKERR2 жыл бұрын
You could build the firmware binary from the C++ source code and build it using Code::Blocks with the AVR toolchain which includes avr-gcc and included files.
@TEBLify3 жыл бұрын
Boo I tell you, should have used [insert massive plug here] instead! Excellent video to round off an evening without soldering anything myself 😀
@MoreFunMakingIt3 жыл бұрын
Is that mercury core solder? Great video Mark.
@DAVIDGREGORYKERR2 жыл бұрын
I was just wondering if games were saved to tape on a PHILIPS DCC900 the games would fail to load because of the PASC compression stripping data out of the signal am I right in thinking that.
@SelfIndulgentGamer2 жыл бұрын
Call me lazy, but when checking out the project on PCB way, I can't work out how to get it as a bundle. Is there a way to buy it with everything included? Thanks :)
@MarkFixesStuff2 жыл бұрын
Sorry mate, but no.
@MultiBear101 Жыл бұрын
HI Guys, I am a little confused about the functionality of this gadget. How do you save a program from your ZX-whatever to the TZXDuino? Thanks in advance
@alexstone6913 жыл бұрын
I feel like you have experience with soldering but oh god why are you using that tip and you should definitely get either gel or paste flux, it works so much better and doesn't drip everywhere, i personally just use solid rosin and dip my iron into it when doing things like this, but you can also make paste by mixing it with acohol
@MarkFixesStuff3 жыл бұрын
I've got rosin based paste flux. It's fine and works well but it's SOOOOO sticky to remove - even with IPA. This Topnik stuff is excellent though. It's for SMD but I use it for all sorts. I must admit that the running flux is a bit of an "on camera meme" for me though... "loads of lovely flux" etc. What do you do about sticky residue??
@borayurt663 жыл бұрын
Old bootloader is too long, like 2K, new one is just 512 bytes, leaving more room for the sketch. You can easily upload it to the Nano via ICSP header and an AVR programmer (or another Arduino loaded with Arduino as ISP sketch). Last time I checked, TZXDuino defaulted to an OLED screen and some changes in the code were needed to make it work with 2x16 LCDs. Seems like you did that off camera or does it come with 2x16 as default? You should also check the MaxDuino.
@MarkFixesStuff3 жыл бұрын
Yeah. I just wanted a simple process for first time builders. The 16x2 display comes on as default BTW. Sometimes you need to change the adress of the screen, but not in this build.
@lovemadeinjapan Жыл бұрын
@@MarkFixesStuff If you use a 16x2, get a white on black VA one with built in I2C. It doesn't have the total shythe readabiltiy, and it is a hassle less as the I2C is incorporated. Cheaper too than those stinking blue ones with a backpack.
@msackett48582 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark Excellent video its got me inspired. Do you know where i can get a TZXDuino Shield, ive tried your link but no luck, or is there any other pcb i could use.
@MarkFixesStuff2 жыл бұрын
Hi! The PCBWay link works for me?
@hilly9003 жыл бұрын
Lovely stuff, wonder if you can use it with a Sam Coupé...
@MarkFixesStuff3 жыл бұрын
I believe it works because the Sam Coupe uses TZX archives as well
@zxrenew56423 жыл бұрын
That solder looks rubbish, nice video though.
@MarkFixesStuff3 жыл бұрын
It's really awful. Watch the next video though.
@pintokitkat3 жыл бұрын
You're right - that solder is awful.
@thegreatjonzini3 жыл бұрын
You got a cold?
@MarkFixesStuff3 жыл бұрын
Had a chest infection which is one of the reasons I’ve been quiet
@thegreatjonzini3 жыл бұрын
@@MarkFixesStuff oh dear, great effort regardless 🥂all the best!
@ASCIITerminal3 жыл бұрын
That's truly horrible solder! May I recommend Multicore? It's more expensive, but you won't need to add extra flux and it will actually flow instead of blobbing on the iron.
@MarkFixesStuff3 жыл бұрын
In my latest video I've switched to Kester 44. I almost cried at the price, but it's amazing to use and will last a long time!
@ASCIITerminal3 жыл бұрын
Ahhh OK! I haven't got quite that far yet. It's true though - Good solder makes the job so much easier!
@markwrightrf3 жыл бұрын
24:13 "This thing needs a box - but not a cardboard box. This thing needs a box." The 80s hits that weren't keep on comin' ;-) Also, innuendo fans, listen out for references to a 'cheap stripper' and allusions to being 'screwed hard with a proper tool'. Mark, you will go to hell ;-)
@MarkFixesStuff3 жыл бұрын
Needs something printed.
@chrisrobson85403 жыл бұрын
so even writing bum bum poo willy boobies fart is a help to the channel?........my juvenility has found usefulness at last🤣🤣🤣🚽
@davidcocklin2109Ай бұрын
All I get is this - avrdude: stk500_recv(): programmer is not responding avrdude: stk500_getsync() attempt 9 of 10: not in sync: resp=0x85