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Richard Horne

@richrap3d.bsky.social

#3DPrinting #RepRap #RetroGaming #Arcade & #OpenSource hardware developer, Electronics engineer, innovator & salesman, Director of Heber Ltd. Author of 3D Printing for Dummies book. Based in the UK

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Fantastic work.

Canโ€™t wait for this.

27.02.2026 17:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thatโ€™s not long to waitโ€ฆ

MOTU

27.02.2026 17:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It behaves exactly like a real Amiga - reading and writing as you, loading just like original hardware.

27.02.2026 17:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Most of the above - designed for Multisystem2 โ€˜sidecarโ€™ expansion so can also still use SNAC / Cartridges.

Our goal is to have both MT32pi & Floppy function at the same time (or other SNAC carts + floppy)

We plan to make some enhancements to the FPGA core too.

We have plenty of I/O on MMS2 ๐Ÿ˜

27.02.2026 16:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Testing our MiSTer Floppy adaptor for #Multisystem2

Based on the great work of Rob Smith, this Floppy interface for the Amiga Minimig FPGA Core directly reads 3.5 inch floppy discs.

More updates soon.

27.02.2026 15:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 23    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

I expect you could just print TPU or PET directly onto slightly etched copper (pink) and then use that as a mask for etching the rest of the copper away.

24.02.2026 07:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Really great podcast series if you need fun and engaging stories. Highly recommended ๐Ÿ‘

21.02.2026 12:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Itโ€™s a neat but a little too much manual work. I made some similar 3D prints with raised tracks, coated them in glue and sprinkled on copper nano particles. You then need to burnish them but it worked for basic circuits.

Get copper nano particles from a copper sulphate solution+ ascorbic acid.

21.02.2026 12:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ˜‚

18.02.2026 14:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Printing a 3D-Benchy in 74 SECONDS. (Minuteman Episode 19) Result 3D-scanned w/ Revopoint MetroY Pro
YouTube video by Roetz 4.0 Printing a 3D-Benchy in 74 SECONDS. (Minuteman Episode 19) Result 3D-scanned w/ Revopoint MetroY Pro

3D printing a benchy in just 74 seconds.

Thatโ€™s quite impressive for FDM thermoplastic printing.

youtu.be/pIkXwsXyq_k?...

17.02.2026 20:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Snow !
Robโ€™s winter adventures and a pool disaster.
Well worth listening to the YDKF episode for this one- podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/y...

14.02.2026 10:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hey Rob sorry to hear about the pool. I hope it all gets sorted out with the insurance. I just wanted to say that podcast was really fantastic to listen too. Really enjoyed all the snow stories and the pool disaster๐Ÿ˜ž. Also great advice ref not worrying about how someone is going to fix things. ๐Ÿ‘

14.02.2026 10:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Feb 2026 Update on products, developments, shipments and more. Hi Everyone, Time for another update. January has flown past already, but we have been busy with continued Multisystem2 production, testing Multisystem2 Arcade and a number of other projects almost r...

Huge blog post update for February 2026 -

Update on products, developments, shipments and more.

shop.heber.co.uk/blog-news/fe...

12.02.2026 16:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We had the wonderful @bitmapbureau.com at the @retrocollective.co.uk today for a fantastic talk all about their game development history and journey of creating stunning games like Terminator 2D : No FATE

25.01.2026 19:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
FPGA for Arcades - "Multisystem 2 Arcade" Revealed
YouTube video by The Retro Collective FPGA for Arcades - "Multisystem 2 Arcade" Revealed

New Video: youtu.be/g_4LXsOU23Q
It's #MiSTerFPGA for your arcade! Meet the "Multisystem 2 Arcade"

24.01.2026 21:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 32    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Happy New Year Lu.
Exciting update, looking forward to the System 18 core ( Shadow Dancer) and also Mr Wardner. One of my favourite Arcade games.

18.01.2026 16:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Enjoying the weekend news update Pixel๐Ÿ‘

Thanks for the Multisystem2 & Multisystem2 Arcade shouts. We have some exciting systems, products and plans for 2026. Further updates as soon as we have more to show.

18.01.2026 11:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yes, we had to change the MiSTer FPGA core to support optical input and not just Analogue/Digital. Itโ€™s working perfectly now.

Full analogue throttle also working perfectly with the original Atari foot pedal.

We will release the Core and video next week all about it ๐Ÿ‘

16.01.2026 19:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Roadblasters Arcade - Done โœ”๏ธ๐Ÿ‘

16.01.2026 14:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 24    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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January 2026 Products and shipping progress update. Happy New Year from the team at Heber. We came back to work feeling only a little bit blurry, and got straight back in to manufacturing and shipping the Multisystem2. As of today (13.01.26) we are aro...

We have a January news update on our shop blog - shop.heber.co.uk/blog-news/ja...

Current shipping status for Multisystem2 pre-orders and new products on the way including Multisystem2 JAMMA Arcade.

14.01.2026 12:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New Event: www.retrocollective.co.uk/view-event.p...

Jan 25th at @retrocollective.co.uk

The @bitmapbureau.com team are giving us the inside story on their wonderful retro game development. Join the team and enjoy everything the Retro Collective has to offer with like minded friends.

01.01.2026 14:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 40    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Christmas Sale in the store - shop.heber.co.uk/sale/

While stocks last. Orders shipping early Jan 2026.

28.12.2025 10:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 20    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Merry Christmas everyone ๐ŸŽ‰

25.12.2025 15:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 23    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We talk massive glossy gift catalogs, Commodore 64 Ultimates under the Christmas tree, and other holiday diversions with @visitthecave.bsky.social Neil and Aaron from @amigosretrogaming.bsky.social
youtu.be/dDXyrikyykc
A super-sized episode for what we hope is your super holiday experience!

20.12.2025 10:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 28    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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What a year! Thank you for all your amazing support over the past 12 months. We're looking forward to sending out more Multisystem2's into the world, and showing you all the exciting things we've been working on.

16.12.2025 14:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Engineer comment of the week (after receiving a new prototype PCB) โ€œJust popping to the loo before I wet myself in excitementโ€ ๐Ÿคฃ

All new electronic product prototypes are Schrรถdinger cat. As long as you donโ€™t attempt to build them or power them up, they are both perfect and scrap at the same time.

10.12.2025 16:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We try hard to be the exact opposite of FOMO since 1984 ๐Ÿ˜Ž

You can still be desirable without a โ€˜fancy boxโ€™ sensible, sustainable, fair.

We are all about designing, building and delivering valued products to customers.

10.12.2025 14:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Christmas update on the dedicated workshop build (Pump House).
This was an awesome last push to the finish?

Watch the video to find out.

04.12.2025 18:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

December shipping update for Multisystem2 pre orders.

02.12.2025 19:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Full size version.

30.11.2025 20:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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