Found this very nice and tidy 6128 in a heap of old junk behind the local electronics store.
(http://joska.nvg.org/cpc/6128_found_in_trash.jpg)
Sorry about the poor image quality. This CPC is in excellent condition and it's probably almost unused. Unfortunately I could not find any disks for it.
This junkyard is a gold mine - previously I've found a CPC464, an Epson HX20, a breadbin C64, a new-style C64, an Amiga 500 and an Amiga 600. All in working order :)
Thanks' for saving it :) You have +++ Good Karma now :)
Quote from: joska on 19:04, 08 October 13Found this very nice and tidy 6128 in a heap of old junk behind the local electronics store.
This junkyard is a gold mine - previously I've found a CPC464, an Epson HX20, a breadbin C64, a new-style C64, an Amiga 500 and an Amiga 600. All in working order :)
Keep going there! It's your sacred duty to salvage these poor machines.
Nice find, but you do realise that we all hate you for having access to such a gold mine that we don't have access to, don't you? :D
Bryce.
Quote from: Bryce on 20:34, 08 October 13Nice find, but you do realise that we all hate you for having access to such a gold mine that we don't have access to, don't you?
Then I will make sure to update this thread whenever I find something nice :)
Definitely! Always good to see retro stuff being saved (even if we are jealous). You got a free A600 too? Working? Expanded? Good condition? :'(
Bryce.
I envy you. I don't think there's any chance of finding anything like that here in Aust. :o
Looks as if someone donated their Computer Museum to someone and it went straight to the trash. :(
Quote from: Bryce on 21:31, 08 October 13You got a free A600 too? Working? Expanded? Good condition? :'(
In very good condition. The case and keyboard looks brand new. It's a standard 1Mb A600 with the early KickStart, I've since added 4Mb fastmem and a more recent Kickstart (don't ask me which, I'm no Amiga-guy) that allows me to use the IDE.
The A500 didn't look so good though, but atleast it came with an extra drive and some joysticks.
Quote from: Bryce on 20:34, 08 October 13
Nice find, but you do realise that we all hate you for having access to such a gold mine that we don't have access to, don't you? :D
Bryce.
Exclude me from all. No hate from my side.
In Denmark it's impossible to salvage anything. :(
It's forbidden to take stuff from the trash. If you try to, they "guards" will be utterly pissed at you.
Not to say I haven't taken an occasional Wico joystick every now and then. (It's worth the risk ;) ). And if I did see some other old retro computer there, I'd most probably also try to just "steal" it anyway.
But really a shame how such stupid silly rules forces us to witness the good old machines just being destroyed.
Quote from: mr_lou on 06:15, 09 October 13
In Denmark it's impossible to salvage anything. :(
It is the same here in the UK.
Quote from: arnoldemu on 09:37, 09 October 13
It is the same here in the UK.
Not strictly true - a friend of mine got a working Apple II from the dump for a few quid.
Quote from: redbox on 11:08, 09 October 13
Not strictly true - a friend of mine got a working Apple II from the dump for a few quid.
lucky. In Sheffield it's metal cages for the electrical stuff, and up some steps to different containers to put in wood, metal and general waste.
Best is the Isle of Man sites. They have a seperate hut which they put "good" stuff into. You are welcome to come along, browse and take it away. Found a few PCWs there before. I even saw what I thought was a c65 in one of the containers and a guy went in and got it for me.
So it wasn't a C65 then?
Bryce.
Quote from: Bryce on 13:28, 09 October 13
So it wasn't a C65 then?
Bryce.
no it was a europc.
Quote from: arnoldemu on 13:16, 09 October 13
Best is the Isle of Man sites. They have a seperate hut which they put "good" stuff into. You are welcome to come along, browse and take it away.
This is the same as at my local dump - they have a container & portacabin full of stuff but you have to make them an 'offer' if you want anything (but it's usually only a few quid).
Not sure if it's technically allowed but they do it anyway...!
So, where do you live? Hehe
Seriously though, nice find!
Quote from: mr_lou on 06:15, 09 October 13
In Denmark it's impossible to salvage anything. :(
It's forbidden to take stuff from the trash. If you try to, they "guards" will be utterly pissed at you.
Basically it's the same here, but if you ask they don't mind if you take a look. I go through the "junk" regularly, not because I expect to find any 8-bits (I usually don't) but because I collect and (attempt to) repair old Norwegian-made radios/stereos. I find a lot more of these than 8-bits ;)
Quote from: mr_lou on 06:15, 09 October 13
In Denmark it's impossible to salvage anything. :(
It's forbidden to take stuff from the trash. If you try to, they "guards" will be utterly pissed at you.
Not to say I haven't taken an occasional Wico joystick every now and then. (It's worth the risk ;) ). And if I did see some other old retro computer there, I'd most probably also try to just "steal" it anyway.
But really a shame how such stupid silly rules forces us to witness the good old machines just being destroyed.
Come on you're a rebel! You can do it! In the worst case you can donate some beer to them, that always worked in Germany.
And you're damn right about all that stupid rules! That happened all due to that EU crap! Time to make a stand :o
God damn, why haven't I ever found anything? :D
Good fin man, enjoy!
Quote from: Bryce on 20:34, 08 October 13
Nice find, but you do realise that we all hate you for having access to such a gold mine that we don't have access to, don't you? :D
And yesterday's catch was a fully working Sega Master System II with a Sonic the Hedgehog cartridge, PSU and two controllers. Everything in working order. This is the second SMS II I've found.
... need an emoticon for rubbing our faces in it :laugh: Damn I am jealous!
Quote from: joska on 15:50, 14 October 13
And yesterday's catch was a fully working Sega Master System II with a Sonic the Hedgehog cartridge, PSU and two controllers. Everything in working order. This is the second SMS II I've found.
Ok, now you're just asking us to hate you :D Great find.
Bryce.
Quote from: Bryce on 08:59, 18 October 13
Ok, now you're just asking us to hate you :D Great find.
Bryce.
I guess, if the key words you don't want to see is "fully working"! :D
Don't be jealous guys. Only someone who can be lucky for somebody else will find a great thing by himself. :)
Quote from: Bryce on 08:59, 18 October 13
Ok, now you're just asking us to hate you :D
I guess it's just mean to show you this picture then:
(http://joska.nvg.org/oric/oric-1.jpg) (http://joska.nvg.org/oric/oric-1.jpg)
I didn't find this one in the trash, it was given to me by a friend for free. He bought it off me 25 years ago, now it's back home. He couldn't find the PSU or the SCART-cable I made, so I haven't tested it properly yet. But it does make noise when I type "ZAP" and "EXPLODE" :D How can you not love a machine with BASIC-commands like that? It looks fantastic too.
A thing of beauty (and sadly still missing from my humble collection). It's high on my "Wanted" list.
Bryce.
Out of interest, what power supplies can you use with the Oric 1? Will it say work with a Sega Master System/Megadrive 1 one?
Quote from: beaker on 00:04, 19 October 13
Out of interest, what power supplies can you use with the Oric 1? Will it say work with a Sega Master System/Megadrive 1 one?
To be honest I just picked a 9V power brick from my stash and made sure that the polarity was right (positive on tip). These old computers usually draws very little current, so I assume most 9V power supplies would work.
Thanks for the reply Joska ;D I knew of a cheap one on sale in Ireland but my conscience got the better of me :( so I am using it to barter with someone on the Wiki here :D
Quote from: joska on 19:04, 08 October 13
This CPC is in excellent condition and it's probably almost unused. Unfortunately I could not find any disks for it.
A small update. I've never had any 3" disks for my CPC's, I've only been using 3.5". But just for completeness I bought some used disks off eBay a little while ago, just to discover that both my 3" drives doesn't work. A quick inspection revealed rotten drive belts. New belts arrived in the mail a couple of days ago, I just installed them and tested both drives. Works fine :) And yes, writing works.
Quote from: mr_lou on 06:15, 09 October 13
In Denmark it's impossible to salvage anything. :(
It's forbidden to take stuff from the trash. If you try to, they "guards" will be utterly pissed at you.
Not to say I haven't taken an occasional Wico joystick every now and then. (It's worth the risk ;) ). And if I did see some other old retro computer there, I'd most probably also try to just "steal" it anyway.
But really a shame how such stupid silly rules forces us to witness the good old machines just being destroyed.
A little civil disobedience is always in order, if it's for a good cause. ;D
Today's catch: A Sega Mega Drive II with two carts (Sonic and Lion King) :)
Edit: The PSU I found with it did not fit. So I actually went back to look for it. Found the PSU, and also a third game (Ninja Turtles by Konami) and the boxes for all three games :)
Edit 2: Well, it didn't work. Dead. I checked the PSU and it put out 14V instead of the rated 10V. Inspected the motherboard and there were signs of overheating in the power circuit. I removed the voltage regulator and fed the Megadrive directly with regulated +5V. Success :) I will probably fit an internal PSU later.
So when will you find the Cartridge Demonstrator? ;)
Quote from: joska on 16:35, 03 November 13
Edit 2: Well, it didn't work. Dead. I checked the PSU and it put out 14V instead of the rated 10V. Inspected the motherboard and there were signs of overheating in the power circuit. I removed the voltage regulator and fed the Megadrive directly with regulated +5V. Success :) I will probably fit an internal PSU later.
If you were measuring the output voltage unloaded (ie: the PSU wasn't trying to power anything), then 14V would be about right. You can only accurately read the voltage output when it's powering something.
Bryce.
Bryce, the PSU was tested with a 2w lightbulb connected.
Then it really isn't doing what it's meant to be doing :(
Bryce.
Yup, the PSU is broken. It has done some damage do the Mega Drive, but luckily nothing serious. It's working perfectly now :)
This thread provides the perfect stories for a new Trashman game on CPC:
- Collect retro computers
- Fight scavengers
- Flee trash patrol
And of course for one or two trashman ;-)
I haven't found anything cool for ages now, but today a nice find turned up: A dirty, but working Macintosh SE 1/40. It appears to have a harddrive, but doesn't boot from it. Not sure what to use this for, as I'm not really into Macs and a 8MHz 68000 Mac was not really usable even in 1988. It looks good though.
Edit: The Mac cleaned up nicely. It also turned out that it already had 4Mb RAM. I replaced the disk and fan with parts from a spare LC475. The "new" disk is a Quantum LPS and already had System 7.5 on it, which booted right away on the SE.
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The next item(s) was not found in the trash, but donated to me by an old friend. A beautiful, almost mint Atari Lynx 2 with three games and a ComLynx cable. Unfortunately no boxes, but the Lynx itself is almost perfect with only a few very minor scratches.
I also got a Playstation with a controller and some games. Not very exciting, but it's been chipped (by me, 18 years ago) so I will download some games and let my kids play with it.
Finding a retro Mac in the trash? Wow. I should dive into trash more often (I currently only do it when hungry)...