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Arbystpossum
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Joined: Jan 8, 2024
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Feb 14, 2024 - #1
I go some stuff! Let's see it!

First off is this crazy joystick. I didn't know that there was such a complex joystick made for the Mac, using the ADB port. The only joysticks I had seen on eBay or thrifting had been little 4-button sticks. This thing rocks! Best part about it, my OrangePC card can see it and read most of its functions. I think 2-3 buttons aren't seen, but I'd likely have a hard time finding a use. Makes Mechwarrior 3 great, and Descent II is still hard :[ . Of course, the first thing I do is crack it open and re-grease every rail, joint and pivot internally. This thing is smooth as butter now, without the smell.
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Next is a tiny 9-inch greyscale VGA monitor. I've wanted both a tiny monitor and a monochrome of some kind, after my monochrome green got annihilated in shipping, I got this instead. It's not as bright as I'd like, but it's good because it's VGA and survived the trip.
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Arbystpossum
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USA
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Joined: Jan 8, 2024
Posts: 65
Likes: 39
Apr 2, 2024 - #2
My latest acquisition, a complete Power tower 225. Coomplete in box, with all of its bits and bobs, well loved by its previous owner and will be well loved now. This thing is awesome, I've never used a clone machine, or a 604 cpu. It doesn't seem to want to boot if input my Rage128 in it, but it's well enough on its own.
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