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Not sure if this would hep with a diagnosis but plugging in Home Run actually does something: (also sorry not sure why pictures keep coming up sideways)

Hello! I bought my first Atari 2600 the other day, but unfortunately it doesnt work... plugging it in with a game yields just a black screen. With no game plugged in the console cycles through a couple colorful screens with lines but more often then not a scrolling screen with black garbage or just a black screen similar to when a games plugged in. I unfortunately paid $40 for this so Id like to get it fixed if possible, any ideas?

I have a Colecovision that Ive repaired with the ram upgrade and socketed controller ICs but the case Ive got it in is horrible with no stickers. Looking for a broken Colecovision that I can swap cases with so that it can both look good and play good. Not looking to spend a whole lot on this though

Okay so I am having trouble getting my ZoomFloppy up and running. Im using it under Windows 10 and to the best of my knowledge I was able to successfully install the driver. However, when running the test I get that theres no connection. Heres some photos that hopefully will help with some troubleshooting:

Also, graphics seem to be completely unaffected for the most part. (I noticed some flickering in Commando though)

Ever since I got my C64 powered up its been working perfectly fine for the most part minus this one glitch. Lines flicker over various letters and characters on the screen. They appear in no organized order and almost sort of flicker. Although it doesnt seem to make garbled text as the letters are displayed perfectly fine under the flickering lines/ blocks. Heres a video of what Im trying to describe: So what is my problem? DD93088F-CE8C-4291-8E2F-BE58049590D2.MOV 9D9CEA1B-CD03-422B-A644-EFFEF59D0826.MOV

Ive recently come across a Trs-80 model III (one of my dream computers) for $100 but the problem is that its a model that doesnt have any disk drives. My question is what can you even do with this computer if it doesnt have the disk drives? I know that you can load programs through a cassette drive, but I thought that most of the software (including the OS) was included on diskette? As a result, is this a fair price? -Tom Pappas

I am also looking for a datasette as well -Tom ALSO, I would like to thank everyone who has helped me so far with putting this computer setup together. So far heres what I have:

Finally got a psu made for my C64 but the cosmetically damaged drives turned out to also be mechanically damaged after testing them. So Im looking for 1 tested 1541 disk drive, preferably in good cosmetic shape.

While disassembling my c64 I noticed this giant rings on the main chord that connects the keyboard to the pcb as well as the cord that leads to the power led. What the heck is it? To me it seems that Id have to worry about it shorting something on the board like a chip when I close the case?

Bump Had a really good deal with two but they unfortunately got destroyed in the post. Now Im looking for two more, they dont even need to have power cables. OR if you have two upper halfs of the casing to the 1541 (one is the flip down model and the other has a little flappy thing that rotates) then I think I could fix the cosmetics of the two previous ones.

Looking for some discs for my c64 once the drives arrive. After reading up I think I need Double density disks, right? I am looking for both blank ones and ones with programs already on them (doesnt really matter whats on them just looking for cheap). -Tom

Now that Ive got everything in place to build my commodore power supply I would like to buy a disc drive. Preferably in working order and with a disk or two just so that Ill have something to test my C64 with. -Tom

Since Id like to have this power supply be fairly reliable what are some quality 5v 3a adapters that are fairly cheap. Surfing the internet, I see theres a wide range of quality with various prices but are there any that someone here has tried and is still using successfully?

After some research online it looks like 1. PSUs are unreliable 2. New PSUs are expensive So Ive decided that I will just make my own from two wall warts. After digging through some drawers I found an old RadioShack 9v 350ma adapter and I think I might have a 5v around as well. However, Im curious as to whether the amperage from the 9v is sufficient enough/ too much for the commodore? Also Im still looking for a datasette drive in decent condition.

Just got a Commodore 64 but despite the seller saying that he had tested it, it came with no power supply or video cables. So now Im looking for both of these and possibly also looking to purchase a manual if anyone has one of those too. Despite all that, it came boxed and the computer itself looks like its never been touched but Im curious, was $40 overpriced for what I got? Also Im looking for a disc drive or datacassette now so I can possibly run some programs on this thing! Thanks, -Tom

I just finished reading a book that talked a little about the Chudnovsky brothers and their race to discover digits of pi. It covered a little background history on the discovery of pi and the development of how computers allowed for the discovery of more digits and it got me thinking. How many digits of pi would a computer like the C64 be able to compute?

My player one joystick port has a snapped pin. Best electronics sells them for $1.50 but I need a minimum order of $20. I think an Atari 2600 would work as well. -Tom

Hello, me again. Finally found the time to do some soldering and desoldering and I now have the chip sockets installed. However I am confused on which direction the chips go in? I don't want to screw anything up but am really confused. There's no notch in the chip but there is a dot (signifies pin 1?). I got my chips from console5.com if that helps. EDIT: here's a picture with the two possible chip orientations. With the "revision f" facing the top, is the left side or right correct? https://ibb.co/fAvyX5

Hello, I've been wanting a classic computer setup for quite a while now but have always been on a budget which has limited my options. However, this weekend I came across the opportunity to get an Aquarius computer for $35. It includes: 1. The modem 2. Cassette deck 3. Expander 4. 4 games that are included in the packaging And all of this is in the boxes minus the cassette deck. Is this a good deal? Is there much to do with the Aquarius or will I be disappointed going into vintage computing? How hard is it to copy files into cassette? Could I do this with burgertime?

Hello, I just recently got a power supply to get my colecovision up and running but it turns out that the 1st controller IC chip is out and some of the DRAM is bad. I've tried to get it repaired but no one is up to the challenge so I'd like to purchase a Colecovision board with working components. I don't need the plastic case, controllers, power supply, or video cables just motherboard that works properly. If you're a parts guy I'd be willing to send you my broken one for free in exchange as well as some $$$.

I know that I could just get one off of eBay but they seem so expensive and for such an unreliable power supply I'd like to buy from people that I can trust. -Tom

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Out and of curiosity what is the going rate for a Tandy Coco or a Trs-80 model III?

I've been wanting an older computer for quite some time and have decided to act and seek one out. I don't have a huge budget but would like it to be in good condition with some games/programs and possibly a cassette or disk drive. Looking for something like a: TRS-80 Tandy Coco Ti 99 Commodore Vic 20 Commodore 64 Atari 400/800 (but none of the latter models) Located in Central Ohio so pickup on a lot would be nice.