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TheC64 is an ARM based, re-implementation of the Commodore 64 in it’s approximate original package to include a full-sized, working, keyboard but instead of the original ports, it is adorned with HDMI, and USB ports. The power switch is not the toggle switch that cuts the power but rather a push-button soft witch with additional functionality. Since its underpinnings are Linux, there is a kind of non-destructive "modification" you can do to take advantage of some of the Linux goodness that supports this device. Based on information from this forum thread: https://thec64community.online/thread/487/thec64-windows-mod More details here: https://cubiclenate.com/2023/02/12/thec64-x-windows-mod/ 00:00 Introduction and background 03:50 What I wish TheC64 could do 04:41 X-Windows download for TheC64 05:09 Initializing X-Windows 05:38 Poking around the system 08:02 USB to Ethernet Adapter Test 09:08 Editing CJM Files 09:47 File Management 10:45 Exploring the flash memory core 11:41 Backing up TheC64 12:22 Test Joystick Buttons 13:18 Returning to TheC64 Carousel 13:49 General Thoughts about X-Windows for TheC64 15:35 Final Thoughts Website – https://CubicleNate.com Mastodon – https://social.tchncs.de/@CubicleNate Twitter – https://twitter.com/CubicleNate YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/cubiclenate Odysee – https://open.lbry.com/@cubiclenate:9 Music: "Pixelland" by Kevin MacLeod #TheC64 #Linux #LMDE #Retrogames #mod #commodore64

In a situation where the door will not open on a Whirlpool Front Load Washer of the 2022 vintage, it can be manually. This requires removal of the lid which is held on by 3 screws. The latch can be released by pushing down on the top of the latch assembly. An audible click will be heard as the lock is disengaged. Website – https://CubicleNate.com Mastodon – https://social.tchncs.de/@CubicleNate Twitter – https://twitter.com/CubicleNate YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/cubiclenate Odysee – https://open.lbry.com/@cubiclenate:9 https://rumble.com/user/CubicleNate Music: "Pixelland" by Kevin MacLeod #whirlpool #whirlpoolwashingmachine

Using the Ender3 Power Supply to also power a RaspberryPi running OctoPrint to make my 3D printer a cleaner and more elegant appliance like station. Nothing here is original by me, just a slight alteration to the original design to suit me. Based on this project: https://howchoo.com/3dprinting/how-to-power-a-raspberry-pi-from-your-3d-printer More details here: https://cubiclenate.com/2023/01/19/raspberry-pi-octoprint-powered-by-ender3-3d-printer/ 00:00 Intro 00:20 Problem with separate power supplies 01:59 Components and Tools 04:40 Assembly 12:48 Install on 3D Printer 15:10 Final Thoughts Website – https://CubicleNate.com Mastodon – https://social.tchncs.de/@CubicleNate Twitter – https://twitter.com/CubicleNate YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/cubiclenate Odysee – https://open.lbry.com/@cubiclenate:9 Music: "Pixelland" by Kevin MacLeod #RaspberryPi #Ender3 #soldering #3dprinting

Tearing down something that is broken is an activity I have enjoyed for as long as I can remember. This is a journey I am taking with you on seeing how badly broken this tool is. Website – https://CubicleNate.com Mastodon – https://social.tchncs.de/@CubicleNate Twitter – https://twitter.com/CubicleNate YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/cubiclenate Odysee – https://open.lbry.com/@cubiclenate:9 Music: "Pixelland" by Kevin MacLeod #Kobalt #teardown #powertools

The SteamDeck, when launched, didn't have a protective shell or docking station when it launched. The good news is, JSAUX stepped up and made some things, not perfect but pretty darn great. Details and links here: https://cubiclenate.com/2023/01/12/jsaux-advanced-dock-and-protective-shell-for-the-steamdeck-review/ Website – https://CubicleNate.com Mastodon – https://social.tchncs.de/@CubicleNate Twitter – https://twitter.com/CubicleNate YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/cubiclenate Odysee – https://open.lbry.com/@cubiclenate:9 Music: "Pixelland" by Kevin MacLeod #Linux #SteamDeck #Review #case #dockingstation

Upgrading the memory in the HP EliteBook 840 G7 is a pleasant process. The disassembly of the machine to get to the important bits is made with repair in mind. It is a well done design and needs to be complemented as such. RAM Failure article: https://cubiclenate.com/2023/01/03/hp-elitebook-ram-failure/ Stacked Dual Screen for Laptop https://cubiclenate.com/2022/09/23/stacked-dual-screen-on-a-laptop/ 00:00 EliteBook user experience 03:15 Memory Upgrade 09:01 First Boot with Memory Upgrade 10:32 Stacked Dual Screen Solution 13:16 Final Thoughts on using the EliteBook Website – https://CubicleNate.com Mastodon – https://social.tchncs.de/@CubicleNate Twitter – https://twitter.com/CubicleNate YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/cubiclenate Odysee – https://open.lbry.com/@cubiclenate:9 Music: "Pixelland" by Kevin MacLeod #Linux #openSUSE #Thingiverse #3dprinting #HP

Happy Christmastime 2022. Here is the featured Christmas Light Show for this year. Changes in light display added two "fake bushes" on both sides of the house and a "pixel tree" that has 890 individually programmable lights, like the house, snow flakes and candy (chroma) canes. There are a total of 2337 individually controllable lights along with 9 channels that turn on and off the more traditional lighting such as the bush nets, railing and tree wraps as well as the little props in the yard. Not visible is the sign that directs viewers to tune to 88.5 FM to listen to the light dance with music. Original Sound Track and music video for Candy Cane Lane, which is totally a fun watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElmsIGT85tI Light sequenced to music using Falcon Player v6.3 running on a BeagleBone Black with the Kulp Lights F8-B Cape and a Pixel2AC board. The sequence was programmed using xLights on openSUSE Linux. Kulp Lights - https://kulplights.com/ Pixel 2 AC - https://www.pixel2things.com/ xLights - http://xlights.org/ openSUSE Linux - https://opensuse.org https://CubicleNate.com

Full Details of Build here: https://cubiclenate.com/2022/12/28/building-a-new-retro-styled-computer/ 00:00 Intro 01:37 Assembly 04:59 Why I made it 06:08 What I Like 07:00 What I Don't Like 07:56 Next Steps 08:56 Final Thoughts Backplate on Thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5749658 Callisto II on Thingiverse https://www.thingiverse.com/make:939083 Inspiration YouTube Videos from Retro Recipes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sg06xA6c9_U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_CseJygHzQ Website – https://CubicleNate.com Mastodon – https://social.tchncs.de/@CubicleNate Twitter – https://twitter.com/CubicleNate YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/cubiclenate Odysee – https://open.lbry.com/@cubiclenate:9 Music: "Pixelland" by Kevin MacLeod #Linux #openSUSE #Thingiverse #3dprinting #RaspberryPi

The Commodore 64x or my "Impostor 64" is modern mini-ITX computer case made to resemble the Commodore 64. The problem with it is it does lack some connectivity and as a consequence, needs a multimedia companion device. Since I couldn't find anything suitable, I decided to take an empty Commodore 1541 case and turn it into the aesthetically perfect accessory. Like my previous Commodore 64 Impostor, this too is a vanity build and likely not for everyone but if you have a love of the vintage, a spare Commodore 1541 case, this just may be the thing for you. 00:00:00 Introduction and background 00:01:11 Project Goals 00:06:21 Analysis and Component test 00:11:45 Fastener Research 00:13:54 First Print for Template and Measuring 00:14:38 First Full Print 00:17:05 Second Full Print 00:23:14 Final Print and Assembly 00:31:03 Casualties of Engineering 00:32:04 Final Thoughts More information https://cubiclenate.com/2022/12/13/c1541x-the-commodore-1541-impostor/ Get your very own C64x / My Retro Computer Case here: https://myretrocomputer.com/ Specification Details of build https://cubiclenate.com/linux/machines/c64x/ Website – https://CubicleNate.com Mastodon – https://social.tchncs.de/@CubicleNate Twitter – https://twitter.com/CubicleNate YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/cubiclenate Odysee – https://open.lbry.com/@cubiclenate:9 Music: "Pixelland" by Kevin MacLeod #Linux #openSUSE #Commodore64 #Commodore1541 #C1541 #3dprinting

The living room had become a mess of chaotic electric joy and needed a some order to make it seem like a more normal home, at least, as close as one can get to it. http://cubiclenate.com

“PETSCII Robots” by The 8-Bit Guy, David Murray is a blast to play on the Commodore 64 or VIC-20. I very much enjoyed my experience on the actual hardware but I wanted to play this new game on a TheC64 with a SNES style controller. Unfortunately, it wasn’t as straight forward as one might think. This is how I accomplished it. For written details of this process: https://cubiclenate.com/2022/09/13/petscii-robots-on-thec64-maxi-or-mini-with-a-snes-controller/ 00:00 Introduction 00:32 Background 02:51 CJM Files on TheC64 04:13 PlayStation-Like, Dual Stick controller on TheC64 04:39 CJM Joystick Matrix 05:36 CJM File Naming Requirements 05:56 VIC-20 CJM File 06:33 Run PETSCII Robots with Keyboard controls 06:53 Final Thoughts More information on TheC64 https://cubiclenate.com/thec64/ https://retrogames.biz More Information on PETSCII Robots https://www.the8bitguy.com/product/petscii-robots/ Website – https://CubicleNate.com Mastodon – https://social.tchncs.de/@CubicleNate Twitter – https://twitter.com/CubicleNate YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/cubiclenate Music: "Pixelland" by Kevin MacLeod #PETSCIIRobots #C64 #TheC64 #USB #SNES #The8bitguy

This is a found piece of hardware, still in the package. I wasn't sure if it was any good or not. I didn't spend anything on this and I am glad I didn't. http://cubiclenate.com

Getting a new piece of hardware is loads of fun, mostly because I get to see how well openSUSE runs on it. This Fujitsu Lifebook is a fantastic little device that has already been a great enhancement to my ensemble of devices. I hope for many years of reliability out of this. https://cubiclenate.com/2022/03/28/fujitsu-lifebook-t725-with-opensuse/ https://www.fujitsu.com/sg/products/computing/pc/ap/tablets/tseries/t725/ http://get.opensuse.org Website – https://CubicleNate.com Mastodon – https://social.tchncs.de/@CubicleNate Twitter – https://twitter.com/CubicleNate YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/cubiclenate Music: "Pixelland" by Kevin MacLeod

TheC64 came bundled with TheJoystick from RetroGames Ltd. The stick part of the joystick fell out. This video demonstrates the simple process to fix it. I would recommend some thread locking compound to prevent the stick from falling out again. https://www.loctiteproducts.com/en/products/specialty-products/specialty/loctite_threadlockerblue242.html Website – https://CubicleNate.com Mastodon – https://social.tchncs.de/@CubicleNate Twitter – https://twitter.com/CubicleNate YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/cubiclenate Odysee – https://open.lbry.com/@cubiclenate:9 Music: "Pixelland" by Kevin MacLeod #TheC64 #TheJoystick #Repair

A bit hyperbolic of a title but it's true. In order to save myself the headache of dealing with broken tablets. I have gone to using Magnetic USB cables to save the stress on the connectors. It is not a perfect solution as the connector ends do like to collect anything magnetic and as a consequence need to be cleaned. The best magnetic cables that also do data don't seem to have a USB-C to USB-C option so higher voltage charging doesn't seem to be a possibility either. For as long as this link is good for: https://www.ebay.com/itm/311858322358?hash=item489c345bb6:g:fZUAAOSw4fpckLT7 Website – https://CubicleNate.com Mastodon – https://social.tchncs.de/@CubicleNate Twitter – https://twitter.com/CubicleNate YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/cubiclenate Music: "Pixelland" by Kevin MacLeod

It was just over a year ago that there was an incredible buzz over the release of the Pi 400. In 2022, this ARM based computer is still a fantastic device that I highly recommend for just about anyone that wants to projects of any kind. I was late to the party in adding the Pi400 to my "cubicle" but better late than never. I have an almost unhealthy obsession with the openSUSE project and absolutely adore this Raspberry Pi. Putting together the fun, flexibility, ease of management and reliability of openSUSE with the low cost and highly capable hardware seems like the absolute perfect combination. The question I am going to answer here is, "How Well does it openSUSE?" https://cubiclenate.com/2022/03/15/opensuse-on-the-raspberry-pi-400/ 00:00 Introduction 01:24 Raspberry Pi 400 Kit 04:47 Raspberry Pi OS Quick Tour 05:51 Install and setup openSUSE Tumbleweed on Pi 4/400 10:35 Why openSUSE 11:58 How well does it openSUSE Conclusion 12:39 Final Thoughts Website – https://CubicleNate.com Mastodon – https://social.tchncs.de/@CubicleNate Twitter – https://twitter.com/CubicleNate YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/cubiclenate Music: "Pixelland" by Kevin MacLeod #Linux #openSUSE #Pi400 #RaspberryPi

This is my process for building a fantastically designed Raspberry Pi Rack mount bracket for my 2-post server rack system. https://cubiclenate.com/2022/03/03/1u-raspberry-pi-rack-mount-bracket/ Website – https://CubicleNate.com Mastodon – https://social.tchncs.de/@CubicleNate Twitter – https://twitter.com/CubicleNate YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/cubiclenate Odysee – https://open.lbry.com/@cubiclenate:9 Music: "Pixelland" by Kevin MacLeod #RaspberryPi #RackMount #3DPrinting #Thingaverse

Downloading Void Linux for an exploration of the distribution in preparation for the discussion on Linux Saloon, Saturday 8pm Eastern http://LinuxSaloon.com #shorts #Linux #VoidLinux #LinuxSaloon

Building out a Commodore 64 like, mini-ITX case to run openSUSE Tumbleweed, a rolling Linux distribution. This is now my main desktop and I enjoy it as my daily-driver machine for doing all the things you do on a computer. It is a vanity build and likely not for everyone but if you have a love of the vintage, this is a great case and fantastic keyboard. 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:44 Background 00:05:11 Unboxing C64x 00:07:23 Case Analysis 00:15:22 Component Size Limitation Measurements 00:19:01 Assembly 00:30:21 Cost Breakdown 00:31:28 openSUSE Tumbleweed Installation 00:31:52 C64x in Production 00:32:21 Final Analysis Get your very own C64x / My Retro Computer Case here: https://myretrocomputer.com/ My Retro Computer Ltd YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCex7j1_ywCBe-BahnYennaw https://pcpartpicker.com/ Specification Details of build https://cubiclenate.com/linux/machines/c64x/ Website – https://CubicleNate.com Mastodon – https://social.tchncs.de/@CubicleNate Twitter – https://twitter.com/CubicleNate YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/cubiclenate Odysee – https://open.lbry.com/@cubiclenate:9 Music: "Pixelland" by Kevin MacLeod #Linux #openSUSE #Commodore64 #miniITX #AMD #Ryzen #MyRetroComputer

Finished performing updates on Solus and rebooted the computer (vm). The discussion is happening very soon, Saturday 8pm Eastern http://LinuxSaloon.com #shorts #Linux #Solus #LinuxSaloon

Performing updates on Solus I look forward to talking about it on Linux Saloon this Saturday.http://LinuxSaloon.com #Short #Linux #Solus #LinuxSaloon

Installed Solus in VM for exploration. I'm going with the Flagship Desktop Environment Budgie. I look forward to talking about it on Linux Saloon this Saturday.http://LinuxSaloon.com#Short #Linux #Solus #LinuxSaloon

Getting ready to install Solus in VM for exploration. Libvirt doesn't have a Solus entry which is unfortunate. http://LinuxSaloon.com #Short #Linux #Solus #LinuxSaloon

Due to legal reasons, openSUSE cannot include all the multimedia codecs in the distribution. This does make for an extra step post installation. This is my video accompaniment to the step-by-step instructions for installing multimedia codecs in openSUSE. https://cubiclenate.com/linux/applications/multimedia-applications/multimedia-codecs-and-vlc-player/multimedia-codecs-terminal/ Website – https://CubicleNate.com Mastodon – https://social.tchncs.de/@CubicleNate Twitter – https://twitter.com/CubicleNate YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/cubiclenate Music: "Pixelland" by Kevin MacLeod #openSUSE #Leap #Tumbleweed #multimedia #codecs