My A500 "project" pics, details, build log?

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You're making me worried now.  Received a MOS 6581 SID the other week and it was stuck in foam. Hope it still works. If I had a C64 I could easily test it...

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Sid chips fail for no apparent reason

Thank you, I feel much better now:nervous:

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I'd say "retrobrite" but I'm a bit skeptical as to whether or not adding the "oxy" laundry soaker actually does anything.

If I got the time, I will try retrobrite during the weekend. I see in a previous post that you used White Kings Oxy Lift. I have White King Oxy Lift Booster at home. Will it work fine? And what ratio of oxy and creme peroxide to use? Thanks.

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So I should just test with pure peroxide? And how many hours do you recommend?

Sorry for all these questions. I've never done it before and I like to get advice from someone who manage to get it to work.

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Thanks for the advice for the peroxide! I might pick up a bottle tonight and the forecast looks promising for Sunday. I will try the top of the A1000 keyboard. It's really yellow!

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How did it go?

Sorry, not my intention to ignore you. I completely missed your post! I've applied the peroxide two or three times now and it does look much better. Still some yellow here and there but I have to say it's OK.

Btw, where did you find a TV with SCART in Australia? Thought SCART was pretty much unheard of here.

[mrknight]

SCART, if it's RGB, is better than the composite I'm stuck with now. Wish I had a RGB SCART on my TV. My Amiga deserves better...

[mrknight]

Have you considered RGB to YpBpR?

Well, I was planning to go VGA but those converters seem a bit expensive and unreliable. Maybe component is better if I will use my TV.

Found this on The Bay. The english is a bit funny but I belive it's a RGB SCART to YPbPr and S-Video:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Scart-RGB-yPbPr-Connector-SVideoYCBCR-S-Adapter-21-pin-Converter-/190659225564

Better english in this ad but more expensive including shipping:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/RGB-SCART-to-Composite-COMPONENT-VIDEO-AV-TV-ADAPTER-HD-/220833672632?pt=US_Video_Cables_Adapters&hash=item336ab66db8

I have a couple of DB23 and if I can just get a female SCART shell I can make my own cable and plug in into this converter. Or maybe I replace the SCART header in the coverter? Thanks for the idea! Seems like a good project=)

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Well, it depends on the increase in quaility over composite. That unit you posted sounds pretty cool, doing scaling and all that. Do you have one of those?

Or I can just buy a new TV with RGB SCART. I think it's about time soon anyway=D

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I ordered one to see what its like, in theory, it should be as good as scart RGB.

Don't know where I got the scaling from. Must have misread scart for scale...

You will have a loss of quality since it is a conversion from one analogue format to another. But it doesn't mean you will notice it. It's all about maintaining a good SNR. Keep us updated and let us know when you have received it and played with it. In the mean time, I might start looking for a db23 to scart cable.

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I got my Amiga-scart cable from amigakit and it produces very good results.

I will look it up. Even if the price is good I belive the shipping cost can be quite high.

Btw, haven't you noticed that people say "It's European" or European standard" when they mean something is of good quality?

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I'm not going to walk down VW but it seems that in Australia it is considered a up-market brand. It seems that all European cars are considered top of the top. In Europe VW seems to be a mid-range brand. Not in the same league as Audi or Volvo. My two cents.

It is expensive to service European cars. We have a VW polo and I almost choked when I got the invoice for the last service. It is a fairly reliable car but we have had some issues but they have been fixed. Next car might be a Japanese one, probably Subaru or Mazda.

It's too much electronics in the cars nowdays. Not like when I was a learner. You still could do maintenance on the car. Now, you almost have to take the car to a workshop just to change a light...

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I think 3m RGB SCART cable would be enough. Or maybe invest in a 4.8m if I'm going to buy one anyway. But that's 1.8m extra of noise... Is any of the regional Amigakit better than then others when it comes to shipping cost and shipping time to Australia?

Toyota is a really reliable car and service cost is not too bad what I've heard. Problem is I think Toyota is a bit boring. But I guess you have to compromise. Do you want a 'fun' car or a reliable car? I would go for reliability if I had to choose. Of couse fun AND reliable would be best=) I did rent a Camry almost half a year ago and I have to say I enjoyed driving that one!

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ah, more like this:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/221156873851

*Bump* Have you received the coverter? I'm curious to hear your verdict. If the quality is good I might buy one as well. I have ordered a SCART cable from Amigakit so that's the first step. This is just as a complement if using the Amiga in the lounge with the TV. In my study I have a 1070 monitor which works fine.

I like this car discussion! So if I have a budget of up to AU$7000 to spend on a second hand car, what would you suggest to be a decent buy? It has to have a manual gearbox! And air condition.

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Hasn't arrived yet, might email them this weekend and see how long delivery normally takes, as it has been nearly 3 weeks

Seems that I'm more impatient than you. And I haven't even ordered it:lol: