There’s a new instant messaging Wi-Fi cartridge for the C64 that allows you to chat live in a public or private chat room, so let’s see what all the talk is about with this exclusive playtest! Big thanks to you guys for your suggestions of what to say in the chat, which you will see in this video.
Your ЯR PowerUp! Early Access: 2024-02-15 05:30:01 +0000 UTC View Post
Well, I'm taking your kind advice to take it easy this week what with the storm damage and baby teething damage ;) But I did still have a couple of hours spare to set up this Wi-Fi modem I bought, and I thought I should share the process, albeit in the new Quick Bytes camcorder format.
Here's a reminder of the goal with Quick Bytes:
Retro Recipes Quick Bytes: Fast to make in one...
2024-02-07 17:49:09 +0000 UTC View PostHere’s a quick vid with a fun solution to a retro problem.
Your friend in retro, Perifractic
2024-02-06 18:06:01 +0000 UTC View Post
We're all fine here but we've had one heck of a storm in Los Angeles County as you may have heard, and have some damage to take care of this week.
Luckily nothing of value was damaged, unless you count walls. What I mean by that is KITT & KITTesla are fine, just a little shellshocked from a near miss.
2024-02-05 22:12:09 +0000 UTC
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I enjoyed it so much, I did it again! Just for you this time though, if you've got the "time" to "watch", that is.
Thanks for your ongoing support! 👍🕹️ Okay, clocking off now!
Your friend in retro, Perifractic
2024-02-04 02:49:34 +0000 UTC View Post
Update: Sooo... apparently people like Knight Rider? 😅
Video updated with some clarification/correction of where KITT was positioned in Bay 5 when I show the overlay image, and some sound effects when the images from the past get wiped away. (Apologies i...
2024-01-31 18:38:14 +0000 UTC View Post
Alright, over to you for this one. Theo van den Beld, co-developer of Chat64 which is a new Wi-Fi cartridge for the C64, has very kindly sent us the first public test unit (yellow for me of course). Find out more about the cartridge at https://github.com/bvenneker/Chat64
My plan for the video is to film a so...
2024-01-28 03:38:22 +0000 UTC View Post
Please enjoy the new episode of our little Retro Show. This just gets more and more enjoyable to curate, prepare, film, and edit, every month. We feel so privileged to be able to put out this content for you to enjoy. And now once again it's all yours!
PowerUp! early access: https://youtu.be/WtutQDn0Hn4
Coming up s...
2024-01-25 09:11:12 +0000 UTC View PostWell, this one perhaps didn't quite pan out how I hoped, but I always like to share journeys with you no matter the outcome. So following on from my digital minimalism quest to break smartphone addiction, where I was only able to find one modern flipphone that did what I needed (and which I still use exclusively when going out with family), I was interested in other options to have as a backup....
2024-01-20 21:25:42 +0000 UTC View Post
Update: Feel free to join us in the live chat on Saturday for the public premiere of this one. Click the link to set a reminder (make sure notifications are enabled on your device) and to see your local time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caZtHdNe0Ag
Original post: Wow. That's all I can...
2024-01-18 21:11:18 +0000 UTC View Post
The press embargo prevented me revealing this early, but you will be getting early access to my forthcoming exclusive review video. Hooray!
Video: https://youtu.be/BgVcwREakkQ
Who's excited for this?! 🕹️
Your friend in retro, Perifractic
2024-01-11 13:59:00 +0000 UTC View Post
I'm still not quite myself after a bad cold (which we all got 😩) but managed to get this video out as I heard solder fumes can help clear sinuses! (Not really.)
I was always a bit scared of SMD / SMT soldering so let's face our fears and learn how to use a hot air rework station whilst making this cool C64 Ghosbusters cartridge. I ain't afraid of no solder!
PowerUp! early access:...
2024-01-11 01:48:00 +0000 UTC View PostI've been waiting years for this: The incredible Ultimate64 (a kind donation from a Patreon) now has a firmware update that brings to life the on-board ESP32 Wi-Fi module. Let's try to get it working!
2024-01-07 01:20:38 +0000 UTC View Post
Update: Just hours after I published this video to you, some new evidence came to light. I've updated the video. As it caused ripples of little updates its hard to give timestamps, but if you only want to get to the meat of the update and already watched the video, you can find the main chunk from 10:29 - 11:39. Intriguing stuff! I wonder what else will come to lig...
2024-01-03 18:56:34 +0000 UTC View PostJust for you here's some of the items sent to the channel that weren't quite suitable for a public video for various reasons, but I thought you'd find intriguing nonetheless.
Happy New Year to you and yours, and may we offer you the sincerest and deep heartfelt thanks for making everything we do possible at all in 2023. Here's to much more in 2024! 🎉
Your friend in retro, Perifra...
2023-12-31 19:38:50 +0000 UTC View Post
Ladyfractic is Ladybacktic with a really interesting 80s retrotech product; a digital watch that can be powered by water, or even beer. But will it work? And where will she find a beer?...
Your PowerUp! Early Access: https://youtu.be/iCI59Ns1svc
This video came out surprisingly short, but there was really nothing m...
2023-12-28 09:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
A cheap and cheerful project for the holidays!
Video: https://youtube.com/shorts/ZgsySCT_hqI?si=wbmMdP_Z1hjzqHQH
3D model: https://www.printables.com/model/157243-525-floppy-disk-box
... 2023-12-26 19:32:30 +0000 UTC View PostHere’s a little PEEK at how we’re gearing up for a nostalgic Christmas.
Correction: That’s Little & Large not Cannon & Ball lol, often confused, but mainly by me!
Here’s the playlist I reference (not made by me): https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhTW3WDYbP7_E1u...
2023-12-24 22:02:58 +0000 UTC View PostBy request here's the full scan of that letter I found during the recent Xmas video, where LucasArts spell out whether or not I might get my then dream of seeing the PC X-Wing game ported to the Amiga platform.
In my initial letter to them I also detailed my hope to be part of any future Star Wars movies. Little did I kn...
2023-12-23 00:06:18 +0000 UTC View Post
It's that time of year once again and we loved making this just for you. May we wish you and yours the happiest, warmest, and most nostalgic and cosy of holiday breaks in the coming days! ☃️👾
PowerUp! Early Access: https://youtu.be/gvDp5WP0YKs
Also in the video we mention this, which we haven't promoted as a...
2023-12-21 08:24:26 +0000 UTC View PostHere's a warm and cosy little selection of bonus items from the recent C64 childhood bedroom recreation video that I didn't have time for in the main video. I hope you enjoy this additional journey back to 1986. ✨
Music credit: Electric Dreams (Giorgio Moroder/Phil Oakey) Cover by The Leaf People: https://www...
2023-12-20 02:20:01 +0000 UTC View Post
This doesn't really qualify as early access if you already saw the most recent The ЯRetro Show at the end of November, but as it was over 40 minutes long I decided to try making this "Best Bits" version, trimmed down to 18 minutes, but complete with new opening title sequence!
8-Bits?... 16-Bits?... No, ...
2023-12-19 00:30:01 +0000 UTC
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Have I gone too far this time?...
PowerUp! early access video: https://youtu.be/iJBN0p4Dlqs
May the Force be with you 🚀
Your friend in retro, Perifractic
2023-12-16 23:16:34 +0000 UTC View Post
A very special and nostalgic video for today, as we right a wrong from a previous video. I shipped my actual teenage Commodore 64 computer desk 5000 miles from the UK for this one - can we get it set up just like it used to be, and load Ghostbusters just like Christmas 1984?
PowerUp! Early Access: https://youtu.be/RXmjeUad0z...
2023-12-13 18:39:52 +0000 UTC View PostHere’s a look at the incredible innards of the collectors edition of this new Psytronik game for the Commodore 64. The vinyl CD will blow your retro mind!
2023-12-10 22:06:57 +0000 UTC View PostJust for you please enjoy a few minutes of exclusive content related to the Back To Fax project. We hope you like it!
YouTube link (contains brief flashing imagery): https://youtu.be/sNAJp-5DuRw
I realised after the initial label print that I got JA and NIEN mixed up - D'oh! But this was fixed on the sn...
2023-12-08 23:32:27 +0000 UTC View Post
Here it is! After about 10 months of setbacks and work, what is I think my biggest overall project and edit; by sheer weight of material and steps taken to get from A to Z!
Video: https://youtu.be/WcJXweIuOo0
In 2023 UK government removed the requirement for phone companies to support facsimile machines, which mean...
2023-12-07 05:53:17 +0000 UTC View PostThis is most likely not what you expected ha, but here's a little unused footage from the Foenix computer review, going through its "Bible".
This also makes an interesting illustration of how "flat" I feel videos would be without any quick cuts or music. I work hard to keep what's on screen feel engaging, even if it's just some paper or a PCB. As it is, there was no space to fit this segm...
2023-12-03 20:05:04 +0000 UTC View Post
Update - Video updated with several corrections/fixes below plus a thumbnail: