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Mimic Spartan Dual-System Test and Setup - The Oasis BBS Javmaster tests the Mimic Spartan, an Apple II clone with built-in C64, using modern storage and switching between both systems.

Ever seen an Apple II clone with a built-in C64?
Javmaster’s Mimic Spartan fires up both systems, swaps between them in real time, and runs modern storage without old drives.
#MimicSpartan #AppleII #Commodore64 #Retrocomputing #VintageComputers #BootiDrive #XDrive

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U64 Command Line Utility - The Oasis BBS Control your Ultimate 64 from the terminal with the U64 Command Line Utility, enabling fast, scriptable access and management.

U64 Command Line Utility
#C64 #Ultimate64 #FPGA #RetroComputing #Commodore64

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Panasonic JU-253 Drive Repair - The Oasis BBS Jan Beta repairs a Panasonic JU-253 drive in his Amiga 600, replacing a bad capacitor, cleaning, and testing it with Amiga Test Kit.

Panasonic JU-253 Drive Repair
#Amiga600 #PanasonicJU253 #RetroComputing #FloppyDriveRepair #AmigaTestKit

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Purple Amiga 4000 Build - The Oasis BBS Chris Edwards unveils the Purple Amiga 4000, blending classic Amiga hardware with a hidden Raspberry Pi 5 running Windows 11 ARM.

Purple Amiga 4000 Build
#Amiga4000 #RetroComputing #RaspberryPi #Windows11ARM #ChrisEdwards

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Zzap!64 Issue 26 - The Oasis BBS Zzap!64 Issue 26 delivers interviews, event coverage, and reviews of classic and modern retro games for Commodore 64 fans.

Zzap!64 Issue 26
#Zzap64 #C64 #RetroGaming #Mega65 #Commodore64

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Assassin Amiga Review – Team17’s Outsider Hit - The Oasis BBS Assassin Amiga review explores Team17’s 1992 action-platformer, its history, gameplay, and why the original tops the Special Edition.

Assassin Amiga Review – Team17’s Outsider Hit
#Amiga #Team17 #RetroGaming #AssassinGame #AmigaGames

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VCF West 2025 Videos Now Online - The Oasis BBS Relive VCF West 2025 through new videos from the Computer History Museum. Watch panels, demos, and retro tech highlights online.

VCF West 2025 Videos Now Online
#VCFWest2025 #RetroComputing #VintageTech #ComputerHistory #VCF

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New PETSCII Castle Preview Unleashes C64 Dungeon Delights - The Oasis BBS A new PETSCII Castle preview showcases weapons, puzzles, and ray-casting action on the Commodore 64—minus enemies, for now.

New PETSCII Castle Preview Unleashes C64 Dungeon Delights
#C64 #PETSCII #RetroGaming #IndieDev #Commodore64 #8bit #GameDev

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AmigaGPT Version 2.8.1 Improves Stability and Workflow - The Oasis BBS AmigaGPT version 2.8.1 fixes menu bugs, remembers window settings, and updates license info for a smoother user experience.

AmigaGPT Version 2.8.1 Improves Stability and Workflow
#AmigaGPT #RetroComputing #AIInterface #PythonApps #AmigaStyle

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Exploring CX16OS Multitasking with SwapTerm - The Oasis BBS Explore CX16OS multitasking with SwapTerm, a terminal tool for the Commander X16 that enables true multi-shell development and editing.

Exploring CX16OS Multitasking with SwapTerm
#CX16OS #CommanderX16 #SwapTerm #8bitOS #RetroComputing #thebadspy

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Rust STM32 GPIOs Tutorial - The Oasis BBS Learn how to build a Rust STM32 GPIOs hardware tester in 60 lines using Embassy and probe-rs. Watch the full tutorial now.

Rust STM32 GPIOs Tutorial
#RustLang #EmbeddedRust #STM32 #GPIO #AsyncRust #EmbassyRs #ProbeRs #RetroROM #Microcontrollers

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Little Computer People: The Original Digital Roommate Discover the origins of Little Computer People, the Commodore 64 sim that inspired The Sims and Tamagotchi.

The Original Digital Roommate: A Look Back at Little Computer People
#LittleComputerPeople #C64 #RetroGaming #SimulationGames #TheSims #Activision #DavidCrane

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USBSID-Pico Faux Stereo SID Demos - The Oasis BBS The USBSID-Pico simulates faux stereo SID playback on the C64. Hear Wavemode, Pensive Woman, and Bad Apple in immersive new ways.

USBSID-Pico Faux Stereo SID Demos
#Commodore64 #SIDChip #C64Audio #USBSIDPico #RetroComputing

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CX16OS Multitasking Demo - The Oasis BBS CX16OS is a multitasking Unix-style OS for the Commander X16, featuring scripting, pipes, and powerful shell tools.

CX16OS Multitasking Demo
#CX16OS #CommanderX16 #8BitOS #RetroComputing #HomebrewOS

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Asteroids Arcade Emulator on C64 - The Oasis BBS A near-perfect Asteroids arcade emulator runs on the Commodore 64 using the original ROM code and clever patching.

Asteroids Arcade Emulator on C64
#C64 #Asteroids #RetroGaming #SuperCPU #Emulation

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Shadow Switcher Graphics Development: From Pixels to Pygame - The Oasis BBS Learn how early Shadow Switcher graphics are built using CharPad, Paint.NET, and Piskel in this hands-on devlog.

Shadow Switcher Graphics Development: From Pixels to Pygame
#ShadowSwitcher #C64 #Pygame #RetroDev #CharPad #Piskel #PixelArt #IndieDev #GameDevelopment #Commodore64

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TeensyROM Button Control Adds New Possibilities to the C64 - The Oasis BBS TeensyROM Button Control gives your C64 a modern boost. Launch apps, mount images, and reboot—all with a button press.

TeensyROM Button Control Adds New Possibilities to the C64
#TeensyROM #Commodore64 #RetroComputing #Sensorium #C64Mods #TeensyROMControl #TravisSmith

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Commodore 1571 Drive Restoration - The Oasis BBS Hans Campbell restores two Commodore 1571 drives with repair tips, cleaning advice, and teardown footage. Part one of a full series.

Commodore 1571 Drive Restoration
#Commodore1571 #RetroComputing #C128 #DiskDriveRepair #HansCampbell #CommodoreRestoration #VintageComputing #8BitTech #CommodoreRepair

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Amiga 2000 CPU Socket Troubles - The Oasis BBS RobSmithDev investigates frustrating Amiga 2000 issues, chasing CPU socket faults in this hands-on troubleshooting video.

Amiga 2000 CPU Socket Troubles
#Amiga2000 #RetroComputing #HardwareRepair #RobSmithDev

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Swedish Testbild C64 Demo - The Oasis BBS Swedish Testbild C64 demo by FairLight and Genesis Project brings pixel chaos and SID magic to life at Pågadata 2025.

Swedish Testbild C64 Demo
#C64Demo #Testbild #FairLight #GenesisProject #Commodore64 #SIDMusic #Pågadata2025

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Amiga ProTracker Music Revival – Paula Haunt Drops “Scroll” - The Oasis BBS Paula Haunt's "Scroll" blends modern lo-fi with Amiga ProTracker music, crafted entirely on classic Amiga hardware.

Amiga ProTracker Music Revival – Paula Haunt Drops “Scroll”
#AmigaProTracker #PaulaHaunt #LoFiAmiga #ModMusic #ScrollTrack #AmigaMusic #RetroSound

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Cinemaware’s Defender of the Crown on C64 - The Oasis BBS C64 Appreciation Society reviews Defender of the Crown, the 1987 Commodore 64 strategy game set in medieval England.

Cinemaware’s Defender of the Crown on C64
#C64 #DefenderOfTheCrown #RetroGaming #Cinemaware #Commodore64

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Florida Man Game – Retro Mayhem on the Commodore 64 - The Oasis BBS Play as Florida Man and his pet gator in this wild roguelike adventure for the C64. Dodge aliens, collect artifacts, and survive absurdity.

Florida Man Game – Retro Mayhem on the Commodore 64
#FloridaManC64 #C64Games #RetroGaming #Commodore64 #IndieDev #Roguelike

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Amiga Protracker Revival - The Oasis BBS Explore the return of Paula Haunt with “Burner,” a gritty new track made using Amiga Protracker. Lofi meets retro computing charm.

Amiga Protracker Revival
#AmigaProtracker #LofiMusic #Chiptune #TrackerMusic #PaulaHaunt

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Castlevania AGA Update Castlevania AGA Update brings a richer, smoother, and more playable Amiga experience with AGA graphics and new music tracks.

Castlevania AGA Update Revives Classic with Stunning Amiga Enhancements
#Amiga #CastlevaniaAGA #RetroGaming #AGA #CommodoreAmiga #FanRemake

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Raspberry Pi NVMe Upgrade Fails - The Oasis BBS Chris Edwards battles a Raspberry Pi NVMe upgrade in this hilarious Amiga 4000 build video. Expect errors, fans, and fried chicken.

Raspberry Pi NVMe Upgrade Fails
#RaspberryPi #NVMe #Amiga4000 #RetroComputing #ChrisEdwardsRestoration #TechFails #WorldOfCommodore

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Rediscovering Kawasaki Rhythm Rocker on the Commodore 64 - The Oasis BBS Kawasaki Rhythm Rocker turns the C64 into a funky, psychedelic jam session. SID chip meets jazz fusion in this forgotten gem.

Rediscovering Kawasaki Rhythm Rocker on the Commodore 64
#KawasakiRhythmRocker #Commodore64 #SIDchip #RetroMusic #JazzFusionC64

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Commodore Trademark Fight Heats Up - The Oasis BBS A messy Commodore trademark fight has broken out between two rival CEOs, sparking debate over who really owns the famous retro brand.

Commodore Trademark Fight Heats Up
#Commodore64 #RetroComputing #CommodoreDispute #Perifractic #TrademarkWar #C64Reboot

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Double Raster Wobble Effects - The Oasis BBS Learn how the Commodore 64 creates double raster wobble effects using IRQ tricks and register hacks in this technical walkthrough.

Double Raster Wobble Effects
#Commodore64 #C64Assembly #RasterTricks #RetroComputing #C64Programming #AssemblyEffects #C64DemoCoding

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Commodore 64 PSU Tester - The Oasis BBS Chicken 64 builds a DIY PSU tester to check Commodore 64 power supplies under load. Clever, simple, and surprisingly revealing.

Commodore 64 PSU Tester
#Commodore64 #C64 #PSU #PSUtesting #RetroComputing #DIYElectronics

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