Not sure how many comments you get against C64 fixes but it has to be a minority. Regardless, I still feel you started this channel sharing things you like. That is what got you to where you are today. Don't try and follow what you think people want because that would be such a moving target. Remember where you began and we will be there to watch.
Channels need to grow and change. Stay stagnant and the channel wont grow. There is no right answer. Even channels that have been inactive for years have hundreds of thousands of subscribers. Also there are great channels with 4000 subscribers. Seeing as he makes 3 times more content now then you can pick and choose to not watch these, you dont need to watch every video from a content creator.
I totally agree with you, but this is now Adrian's primary source of income, so he may want to taylor his channel to the masses. I'll be watching either way.
@@someguy2741what is everyone’s obsession with growth, from Wall St on down all we hear about is growth. Why is being happy at some level not ok anymore.
Funny, at the same time stamp, I spotted C20 at the bottom left (looks like a resistor to me though...) that is completely bent down. Maybe touching R28.
Back in the 80s, none of us would've really known the SID was bad. It was just the way it sounded, and if we went to anyone else's house and heard something different we would have thought something was wrong with their computer LOL! Thanks Adrian! And...MOAR 64s!!! :)
@@SaraMorgan-ym6ue Today's computers are more reliable (mainly due to "switching" power supplies, as opposed to the Commodore "Brick" supply) and super cheap. My Dell 7010 w/ i7 CPU was just $23, so I bought 3 of them lol. So essentially, $23 solves your modern computer problems for a duration of 10+ years lol. Still, the 64 is the computer I never had but wish I had, so I got a vic20 and 64 on ebay a few years ago. It's reassuring they can be fixed easily. And now with GPT4, you can have it write simple programs for you for it, adding a new dimension of fun and retro fun =)
It's a good thing that they sold so many C64s. There will always an infinite supply of broken computers to fix. I bought two recently and sadly, they both worked.
200 years from now they will at the efforts of our generations. Everything from the 90s on will have been destroyed, but all of those Commodores have been carefully repaired, preserved, and all software has been carefully archived.
@@danielmantione Unfortunately there won't be any original C64s left even 100 years from now on. Even today the chips from the 70s and 80s are dying left and right, and plastics are getting brittle and returning to their original state: oil. It's just how it goes eventually, no matter how nicely you store these things. Even vacuum bulbs including CRT's are starting to fail that were manufactured in the 30s through the 60s. It's not about quality, but the time takes it's toll, nothing's forever. That's why we need to cherish and love these things while they're still around and kicking. However, the software will be mostly archived and the hardware is so well documented, that it's no problem to replicate a 100% compatible replacement chips, if there's desire to do so. And who knows what kind of tech we (or not we, but them) have then. Only the analog stuff like SIDs will be harder to reporoduce, since they're not exactly precise devices, but each and every one have a slightly different character. And it depends on the listener's preference is it a good replica or not by then. Sure there won't be any og SID listeners left to complain about it.
Yes to more C64 repairs! To me, things like this are the main appeal of the channel. The old Macs, Amigas, all of the 16- and 8-bit machines are the focus for me.
Yes, more Commodore 64 repairs!!! Personally, i would have removed that warranty sticker and kept it as a piece of history since seeing intact onesvis rare. Loved the video and looking forward to when you repair the other C64s.
My retro collection leans toward Apple and Atari. I was never a Commodore guy back in the day. That being said, I really enjoy these C64 repair videos. I feel like I learn a lot watching you go through the troubleshooting process. Thanks Adrian!
The ROM and PROM were the most common repairs I did at the repair store I worked at years ago. Commodore had a great tester for them. My work partner and I also did some modifications to the prom so that you had a shortcut to startup. Our favorite was the load command we assigned to the f1 key *.* was fun playing around with them. We also could use the PET computer to copy just about ANY protected floppy. we also were able to make game cartridges used in ATARI or other machines we would copy and use on the 64. those were fun days.
Superb video. TBH I’d watch people like Adrian just chat about anything or repair anything. Why? It’s a bit like the UK Top Gear Trio Jeremy, James and Richard, you just love watching and following good people who bring good things into your life. I love this channel for the multitude of things Adrian fixes, chats about and teaches.. I’ve learned so much from watching your videos and love your methods. Some people have IT and others don’t. Adrian is one of those that does.
No matter how many C64 repair vids you do, I still love seeing the process. If anything I enjoy it more because your videos have made me more familiar with them. Keep them coming!
Back in my days repairing arcade games, I couldn't do without my can of cold spray. In this case, as soon as the PLA warmed up, it stopped working. That's the reason we all used CO2 sprays when troubleshooting stuff that worked when cold.
Yes, I still need to make a test power supply for one I bought a year ago. The estate sale had two breadbins, but only one power supply (which they were charging separately for). I already knew not to trust that one (I did point out to the people running the sale that it was a bad power supply). They also had a couple C64-C's in their boxes, but I didn't have enough cash on me (didn't expect to go to a sale, and it was off on some back roads). Unfortunately couldn't make it back to the sale later.
I absolutely LOVE C64 repairs, please keep them coming when you can, I can't get enough of them. I have revived mine twice now and it is my original machine from back in 1984 :)
Super useful, I’ve got a C64 with the same symptoms as that first one (no video on start) and indeed it has some of those MOS logic chips including that same one on U14. Will have to look at those when I try to fix it!
Definitely enjoy the c64 repair videos. Just learned about the MOS origins earlier today. Very cool to see you talking about the MOS chips in this video.
I see TH-cam has decided to give me notifications for you again! And as you know, some people will complain no matter what you do. I've watched you repair C64s more times than I can count and as tutorials they are brilliant. Always learn something new.
Everytime a broken C64 is brought back to life, it will let your heart jump up a second by seeing the fine blue screen appearing with the blinking cursor.
Back in 1984 I was a repair technician on these at the Commodore manufacturing plant in Corby. 40 years, my how it flies by. I still have a working C64 in my loft, I must dig it out at some point.
A great machine for us beginners in the 1980s. We loved typing in programs to the cassette before we could afford the disc drive. Thank you for keeping them alive. Love your repair videos.
What I loved about the Apple II and IBM PC, was they didn't use any ASIC ICs on the MB. Those two computers were, and still are a great study on how microcomputers and logic circuits work. When computers started using ASICs, I went the MCU software way and gave up hardware repair, since I knew how disposable everything would become. Started with the famous 68HC11. Today, I develop products around the ESP32. I made the right choice for once!
We use heat hair dryer or hot air to warm up the glue and remove stickers without breaking them. You can't over do as the plastic of the sticker will start to shrink but with a little practice you can remove many "non removable" stickers just fine.
Big thumbs up for C64 repairs! The more videos there are of it, the more information there is to help me and anyone else who is working on a dead C64. Some faults are rare or obscure so the more resources the better.
Never owned one of these, but my friend that lived around the corner from me did. Such great memories. KANE, Kickstart2 and Agent X 2 to name a few. Miss those days.
That ending 41:16 was awesome 👏. And yes we like the variety but started watching for the C64 repairs and is an instant click and like when you publish one
I have a functioning C64 breadbin and the case is in perfect condition - very good looking. Got a Ultimate 64 Elite 2 board preordered so the original C64 board will be put in a special case to be preserved.
This is very cool... I still have my C64, 1541 II floppy drive & 1802 monitor that I purchased while stationed in Germany in the mid-late 80's and it still works great...
In the first machine there’s a funky looking pin on the 6510 next to the resistor, see 4:54 and 11:34. Looks like it’s rusted or something from this angle…
My first computer was a breadbin. It let some smoke out after a few years, so I was given a C as a replacement. I'd sure like to buy one of those 64's you have. I'm waiting for my X-16 to ship.
Thank you Adrian, I really love these classic 8 & 16-bit repair videos. Doesn't have to be C64, but this is the kind of good stuff getting down with a scope and schematics that got me enjoying you twice a week. I just wish computers were still built this straightforwardly where we knew we could understand the whole thing and pretty much always sort them out if something went wrong. Kudos
I would say bot just old electronics. As a hobbyist electriconic designer it is helpful seeing other peoples processes for troubleshooting issues. These steps can be applied to even the simplest design. Visualizing what you circuit is doing is very helpful.
This was great to watch, my mate had one growing up that that got me hooked. Even the school had a room of them. Later in the 1990's I got one and played it so much my lips got burnt from the radiation off my CRT being up close. Eventually i gave to my neighbour who sat a plant on the CRT and over watered it blowing the screen up, not sure if it fried the board in the keyboard housing though.
Great trouble shooting, every time you fix a machine you give us something to think about. I repaired a 486 motherboard which had a 74LS series logic chip with a bad gate output. Some of the trouble shooting skills you demonstrate are transferable. Your videos inspired me, thank you. I hope you do show us more C64 repairs!
I like all the repairs, C64 or otherwise. It’s very satisfying when you find the issue and I like your process and have applied it to fixed vintage gear myself.
Nope, not from me at least. I just give them away to local members of the community here in Portland. All of these were given to me by other people or sent in, so I just "pay it forward" and pass them on.
This was a really interesting video, I love watching you go through the diagnostic process and ultimately honing in on the trouble area. I would love to see a follow-up video where you look at the other C64s and try to repair them.
Sold my Commodore collection several years ago, had a Vic 20, a C64, and a C128. Loved your last video when you went through the Tandy 1000 line of PCs. I also had a 1000 TX and two 1000 HX computers.
Love this. Great tutorials on troubleshooting regardless of what is being worked on. Also takes me back to when i was an electronics tech in the 80's. My time!
This is an absolutely awesome video. Lots of very useful information. At the end, you say that some viewers don't like C64 repair videos but I am of the opposite camp. I subscribed to your channel for the C64 videos. I like your other videos but I only watch them sporadically. I never miss the C64 ones.
8 bit Dance Party FTW! Love the return to Commodore 64 fixes! Love watching these, and they're what I first saw when I discovered your channel! What ends up happening with all the repaired equipment? Hangs around for testing other donated unknown equipment? Or do you sell them or donate them to computer museums, etc.? Thanks for all your videos!
this the one of the best repair videos that I ever saw on youtube he took me back sears used to repairs behind closed doors wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy back in day-DLH
Merci, J'adore 🙂 In your videos, I appreciate all your tricks and your sharing of the good and bad diagnoses in your repairs. And, you rapidly come back in the good way 😁So human 😅 Keep up your great work 👍
Thanks for another cracking video, please do the rest!! I have a black screen 64 board on my desk just now and you have inspired me to pause before desoldering everything! although the remaining 3 MOS logic chips days are numbered methinks. 🤔
Definitely wouldn't mind seeing more of your C64 repairs. As you said, skills from this can be used for other retro machines. As always, nice vids, mate!
This was super interesting I used to have a C64, 1541 drive, 1702 monitor and the Epyx fast load cartridge which was such a great invention lol, have fond memories of gaming on it back in the day.
You can never get enough of C64 repairs.
One more like to 64
Not sure how many comments you get against C64 fixes but it has to be a minority. Regardless, I still feel you started this channel sharing things you like. That is what got you to where you are today. Don't try and follow what you think people want because that would be such a moving target. Remember where you began and we will be there to watch.
Channels need to grow and change. Stay stagnant and the channel wont grow. There is no right answer. Even channels that have been inactive for years have hundreds of thousands of subscribers. Also there are great channels with 4000 subscribers. Seeing as he makes 3 times more content now then you can pick and choose to not watch these, you dont need to watch every video from a content creator.
I totally agree with you, but this is now Adrian's primary source of income, so he may want to taylor his channel to the masses. I'll be watching either way.
Tailor
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@@Lbf5677 I've been called many things, but a good speller has never and will never be one of them. My sister got the good spelling genes.
@@someguy2741what is everyone’s obsession with growth, from Wall St on down all we hear about is growth. Why is being happy at some level not ok anymore.
“Don’t worry, this is not gonna be a repairathon” - me: awh ;(
I know right!?!?
Right! Why it would be something I "worry"... I love them!
hahaha same here!, we want more C64's yeah!
sameeeee
I was hella saddened by the no repairathon 😢
Two more C64's rescued from being scrapped. At 4:54 I immediately l noticed that pin 8 of the 6510 looked super corroded.
Funny, at the same time stamp, I spotted C20 at the bottom left (looks like a resistor to me though...) that is completely bent down. Maybe touching R28.
they will be scrapped soon
Me too, i though he'd address this later in video, but it didn't happen and i even forgot about it while watching
Personally I love the C64 repair videos even if I will probably never repair one. I find them rather entertaining and interesting.
I'm high all the time🤣🤣🤣
We were really missing the 8-Bit Dance Party already. 😄
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time for the 16 bit dance.🤣
10:07 "Dead Deco Bef Cord" An intriguing message from the injured C64!
Back in the 80s, none of us would've really known the SID was bad. It was just the way it sounded, and if we went to anyone else's house and heard something different we would have thought something was wrong with their computer LOL! Thanks Adrian! And...MOAR 64s!!! :)
imagine having to solve these problems with you modern computer🤣🤣🤣
@@SaraMorgan-ym6ue Today's computers are more reliable (mainly due to "switching" power supplies, as opposed to the Commodore "Brick" supply) and super cheap. My Dell 7010 w/ i7 CPU was just $23, so I bought 3 of them lol. So essentially, $23 solves your modern computer problems for a duration of 10+ years lol. Still, the 64 is the computer I never had but wish I had, so I got a vic20 and 64 on ebay a few years ago. It's reassuring they can be fixed easily. And now with GPT4, you can have it write simple programs for you for it, adding a new dimension of fun and retro fun =)
C64 repair videos are always welcome!
C64 repairs are awesome! Love it. Don't know if anyone else does this, but I like to try to predict what has failed.
Yay! C64's back to your roots so my wife and I can play "Is the SID broken" game.
Woot! C64 repairs! Thanks Adrian!
It's a good thing that they sold so many C64s. There will always an infinite supply of broken computers to fix. I bought two recently and sadly, they both worked.
I betcha they sold almost as many as the blank Maxell cassettes people used to buy to record mixtapes on.
@@rommix0 I'm still waiting for somebody to do a repair video on a Digi-Comp 1.
200 years from now they will at the efforts of our generations. Everything from the 90s on will have been destroyed, but all of those Commodores have been carefully repaired, preserved, and all software has been carefully archived.
@@danielmantione Unfortunately there won't be any original C64s left even 100 years from now on. Even today the chips from the 70s and 80s are dying left and right, and plastics are getting brittle and returning to their original state: oil. It's just how it goes eventually, no matter how nicely you store these things.
Even vacuum bulbs including CRT's are starting to fail that were manufactured in the 30s through the 60s. It's not about quality, but the time takes it's toll, nothing's forever. That's why we need to cherish and love these things while they're still around and kicking.
However, the software will be mostly archived and the hardware is so well documented, that it's no problem to replicate a 100% compatible replacement chips, if there's desire to do so. And who knows what kind of tech we (or not we, but them) have then.
Only the analog stuff like SIDs will be harder to reporoduce, since they're not exactly precise devices, but each and every one have a slightly different character. And it depends on the listener's preference is it a good replica or not by then. Sure there won't be any og SID listeners left to complain about it.
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Yes to more C64 repairs! To me, things like this are the main appeal of the channel. The old Macs, Amigas, all of the 16- and 8-bit machines are the focus for me.
Back to the CLASSICS! Love it!
Yes, more Commodore 64 repairs!!! Personally, i would have removed that warranty sticker and kept it as a piece of history since seeing intact onesvis rare. Loved the video and looking forward to when you repair the other C64s.
I found you from your C64 repair a thons and will always click them immediately
I have no idea why but your C64 repair videos are my favourite videos of yours. Please keep them coming.
As someone with minimal repair and electronics experience, who now owns about a dozen breadbins of unknown operability, these videos are invaluable :)
C64 black screen fix is your core business, continue repair is really nice!!!!
Yes, please more c64 repair videos! I learn so much with each repair.
C64 repairathon >> insta like
Another one of these series is always welcome...
My retro collection leans toward Apple and Atari. I was never a Commodore guy back in the day. That being said, I really enjoy these C64 repair videos. I feel like I learn a lot watching you go through the troubleshooting process. Thanks Adrian!
Sadly Adrian won't be repairing many Atari 8-bit machines because they (mostly) just keep working!
@@rabidbigdog unless it's the later Jack Tramiel Ataris...
@@waltciii3 True.
I've never own a C64 and I'm sux at soldering electronics but I love these kind of video for the investigation and the logical thinking.
Yeah!!! This is pure gold! I like the c64 repairs because I can say oh that’s a memory chip and then you say it! ❤
Awesomeness.
The ROM and PROM were the most common repairs I did at the repair store I worked at years ago. Commodore had a great tester for them. My work partner and I also did some modifications to the prom so that you had a shortcut to startup. Our favorite was the load command we assigned to the f1 key *.* was fun playing around with them. We also could use the PET computer to copy just about ANY protected floppy. we also were able to make game cartridges used in ATARI or other machines we would copy and use on the 64. those were fun days.
It never gets boring.
Many C64s were incinerated in landfills. A few went to Adrian's C64 heaven.
It's funny that even though I'm not a 64 guy, I can immediately recognize a "wrong" dance-party.
Good job man. Keeping these alive is honourable. Not many have the skills to repair them anymore
Superb video. TBH I’d watch people like Adrian just chat about anything or repair anything. Why? It’s a bit like the UK Top Gear Trio Jeremy, James and Richard, you just love watching and following good people who bring good things into your life. I love this channel for the multitude of things Adrian fixes, chats about and teaches.. I’ve learned so much from watching your videos and love your methods. Some people have IT and others don’t. Adrian is one of those that does.
No matter how many C64 repair vids you do, I still love seeing the process. If anything I enjoy it more because your videos have made me more familiar with them. Keep them coming!
Back in my days repairing arcade games, I couldn't do without my can of cold spray.
In this case, as soon as the PLA warmed up, it stopped working. That's the reason we all used CO2 sprays when troubleshooting stuff that worked when cold.
Yes, back to my favorite black screens !
Six years ago I got a C64 which is pretty rare in my location. And it's still waiting it's time) I guess I finally need to fix it)
Yes, I still need to make a test power supply for one I bought a year ago. The estate sale had two breadbins, but only one power supply (which they were charging separately for). I already knew not to trust that one (I did point out to the people running the sale that it was a bad power supply). They also had a couple C64-C's in their boxes, but I didn't have enough cash on me (didn't expect to go to a sale, and it was off on some back roads). Unfortunately couldn't make it back to the sale later.
I absolutely LOVE C64 repairs, please keep them coming when you can, I can't get enough of them. I have revived mine twice now and it is my original machine from back in 1984 :)
Please PLEASE keep those C64 repairs coming! I simply cannot get enough. I keep learning all the time. It is extremely useful IMO. Thank you so much!
Always up for a good C64 repair vid.
Yeah, I like these C64 repairs too. I can pick-up some good info on the custom chips and the general machine architecture. It's all new to me!
Super useful, I’ve got a C64 with the same symptoms as that first one (no video on start) and indeed it has some of those MOS logic chips including that same one on U14. Will have to look at those when I try to fix it!
Yes, more C64 videos!
Definitely enjoy the c64 repair videos. Just learned about the MOS origins earlier today. Very cool to see you talking about the MOS chips in this video.
I love this, I'd watch you do C64 repairs like this all day and night, maybe throw in a 1541 here and there.
I love these repair videos. The fact that each C64 suffers from different problems makes these videos ver useful.
I see TH-cam has decided to give me notifications for you again!
And as you know, some people will complain no matter what you do. I've watched you repair C64s more times than I can count and as tutorials they are brilliant. Always learn something new.
Everytime a broken C64 is brought back to life, it will let your heart jump up a second by seeing the fine blue screen appearing with the blinking cursor.
Back in 1984 I was a repair technician on these at the Commodore manufacturing plant in Corby. 40 years, my how it flies by.
I still have a working C64 in my loft, I must dig it out at some point.
A great machine for us beginners in the 1980s. We loved typing in programs to the cassette before we could afford the disc drive. Thank you for keeping them alive. Love your repair videos.
born and riased in SE portland.. often wonder if my old C= computers have ever passed across your workbench.
thanks for the retro memories!
What I loved about the Apple II and IBM PC, was they didn't use any ASIC ICs on the MB.
Those two computers were, and still are a great study on how microcomputers and logic circuits work.
When computers started using ASICs, I went the MCU software way and gave up hardware repair, since I knew how disposable everything would become.
Started with the famous 68HC11. Today, I develop products around the ESP32. I made the right choice for once!
We use heat hair dryer or hot air to warm up the glue and remove stickers without breaking them. You can't over do as the plastic of the sticker will start to shrink but with a little practice you can remove many "non removable" stickers just fine.
Love the C64 repair videos. Could watch forever!
Big thumbs up for C64 repairs! The more videos there are of it, the more information there is to help me and anyone else who is working on a dead C64. Some faults are rare or obscure so the more resources the better.
Never owned one of these, but my friend that lived around the corner from me did. Such great memories. KANE, Kickstart2 and Agent X 2 to name a few.
Miss those days.
Love the 64 repair videos, that’s what got you on my radar in the first place ❤
Always a pleasure to see you fix C64's. Please do more videos like this!
I Especially TUNE in on the C64 or even Amiga Repairs! Great job! -Mark.
I always like the C64 repair videos. My old 64, the one that had the bad voltage rectifier and bad SID a few years ago, is still running great!
That ending 41:16 was awesome 👏.
And yes we like the variety but started watching for the C64 repairs and is an instant click and like when you publish one
I have a functioning C64 breadbin and the case is in perfect condition - very good looking. Got a Ultimate 64 Elite 2 board preordered so the original C64 board will be put in a special case to be preserved.
NEVER STOP C64 VIDEOS ❤
This is very cool... I still have my C64, 1541 II floppy drive & 1802 monitor that I purchased while stationed in Germany in the mid-late 80's and it still works great...
In the first machine there’s a funky looking pin on the 6510 next to the resistor, see 4:54 and 11:34. Looks like it’s rusted or something from this angle…
As an EE, I enjoy your troubleshooting videos. I don't care if it's a C64 or an S-100 computer. Troubleshooting is an art.
My first computer was a breadbin. It let some smoke out after a few years, so I was given a C as a replacement. I'd sure like to buy one of those 64's you have. I'm waiting for my X-16 to ship.
You are holding my childhood I had one and programmed it when I was a kid in the 80's, LOVED it
Thank you Adrian, I really love these classic 8 & 16-bit repair videos. Doesn't have to be C64, but this is the kind of good stuff getting down with a scope and schematics that got me enjoying you twice a week. I just wish computers were still built this straightforwardly where we knew we could understand the whole thing and pretty much always sort them out if something went wrong. Kudos
Never owned a 64 myself, but always pleased to see your put up a new repair video, I always feel like I learn something. Thanks Adrian.
I would say bot just old electronics. As a hobbyist electriconic designer it is helpful seeing other peoples processes for troubleshooting issues. These steps can be applied to even the simplest design. Visualizing what you circuit is doing is very helpful.
Lol, the best part was the last 2 seconds!!!! I'm always game for logic driven C64 repairs!
This was great to watch, my mate had one growing up that that got me hooked. Even the school had a room of them. Later in the 1990's I got one and played it so much my lips got burnt from the radiation off my CRT being up close. Eventually i gave to my neighbour who sat a plant on the CRT and over watered it blowing the screen up, not sure if it fried the board in the keyboard housing though.
Great trouble shooting, every time you fix a machine you give us something to think about. I repaired a 486 motherboard which had a 74LS series logic chip with a bad gate output. Some of the trouble shooting skills you demonstrate are transferable. Your videos inspired me, thank you. I hope you do show us more C64 repairs!
I like all the repairs, C64 or otherwise. It’s very satisfying when you find the issue and I like your process and have applied it to fixed vintage gear myself.
Love the C64 repairathons. I’ve learnt so many transferable troubleshooting techniques, and a revived passion for the C64. Thank you Adrian.
Love the oscilloscope troubleshooting work. It helps a lot.
Do these show up for sale at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo and other local expos!? Really fascinating watching you fix these.
Nope, not from me at least. I just give them away to local members of the community here in Portland. All of these were given to me by other people or sent in, so I just "pay it forward" and pass them on.
Awesome video. Thanks!
Hi Adrian long time viewer, Spectrum fanboy that respects the C64 in UK always love your videos, watching this on a brand new iPad.
This was a really interesting video, I love watching you go through the diagnostic process and ultimately honing in on the trouble area. I would love to see a follow-up video where you look at the other C64s and try to repair them.
Sold my Commodore collection several years ago, had a Vic 20, a C64, and a C128. Loved your last video when you went through the Tandy 1000 line of PCs. I also had a 1000 TX and two 1000 HX computers.
It's been a rough week for me. That 8 bit dance party really did my soul some good. Thanks.
Love this. Great tutorials on troubleshooting regardless of what is being worked on. Also takes me back to when i was an electronics tech in the 80's. My time!
Don't recall which came out first but I had a C16 back in the mid 80s and there was a game on it called Fire Ant. Absolutely loved it.
never boring, love c64 repairs videos
I LOVE the 64 videos. I've never played with one myself, but I enjoy the videos. I was a TRS-80 model IV and IVp guy...
My old man chucked mine about 15 years ago. I had probably 300 games. Good job I love him or I honestly think he wouldn't be here anymore.
This is an absolutely awesome video. Lots of very useful information. At the end, you say that some viewers don't like C64 repair videos but I am of the opposite camp. I subscribed to your channel for the C64 videos. I like your other videos but I only watch them sporadically. I never miss the C64 ones.
8 bit Dance Party FTW! Love the return to Commodore 64 fixes! Love watching these, and they're what I first saw when I discovered your channel!
What ends up happening with all the repaired equipment? Hangs around for testing other donated unknown equipment? Or do you sell them or donate them to computer museums, etc.?
Thanks for all your videos!
this the one of the best repair videos that I ever saw on youtube he took me back sears used to repairs behind closed doors wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy back in day-DLH
Merci, J'adore 🙂 In your videos, I appreciate all your tricks and your sharing of the good and bad diagnoses in your repairs. And, you rapidly come back in the good way 😁So human 😅 Keep up your great work 👍
Nothing better than when Adrian gets a chance to dance. It always warms my heart
I always enjoy your C-64 repair videos. I always learn something.
Thanks for another cracking video, please do the rest!! I have a black screen 64 board on my desk just now and you have inspired me to pause before desoldering everything! although the remaining 3 MOS logic chips days are numbered methinks. 🤔
Definitely wouldn't mind seeing more of your C64 repairs. As you said, skills from this can be used for other retro machines.
As always, nice vids, mate!
C64 reparation is just joy.
Keep going!
Don’t stop repairing C64. Your videos are great. 😊
The feeling of turning a corner, and seeing an old lover, has nothing over the feeling of hearing 8 bit dance party again.
This was super interesting I used to have a C64, 1541 drive, 1702 monitor and the Epyx fast load cartridge which was such a great invention lol, have fond memories of gaming on it back in the day.
This has got to be the greatest video thumbnail ever
Love the C64 repairs! Keep it up! Like you, I wish for a little more complicated one from time to time, but that's how it is!