Sony doesn’t like to talk about their SMC-777 very much, but this unloved middle child represents an entire parallel universe of Japanese 8-bit computing. Today, we’ll take an extremely battered example and get it working again.| Leaded Solder
Even after so many years of delving into Japanese 80s computers, there’s still some undiscovered frontiers waiting for me. Early on in my studies, I had heard stories about the Sord M5 and its Western VDP. Through the help of a good friend, I was able to get ahold of one, and then the first of many clone projects began.| Leaded Solder
We’ve had a lot of fun with VTech’s computers in the past on this blog. Usually, they’re relatively spartan computers with limited functionality, but they did make something very interesting in the late 80s. The Socrates is their hybrid video game console/computer design from 1988, and today we’ll start tearing into it.| Leaded Solder
The bass guitar is the backbone of many styles of music. While inherently deep, its sound is significantly influenced by the type of pickups used. Each pickup type has unique qualities, from the punchy midrange of split coils to the clear treble of single coils. In this guide, we’ll help you navigate the world of […]| Producer Hive