The answer is clearly Liverpool.
@kimondo
South London maker and tinkerer of things - art, 3d printing, Raspberry Pi projects and retro stuff. Find me at kimondo.co.uk or I also run brixtonbookgroup.com built tweetyourMP.com and now thinking about what to make next. Views are my own.
The answer is clearly Liverpool.
Image generation from 1983 - Random Landscapes by Michael Batty was a type in program for the BBC Micro published in Acorn User - creates a random landscape and cycles through the seasons at the end. Found this mesmerising when I was little!
As itβs Blue Monday, hereβs the 20 minute soulwax version on SoundCloud on.soundcloud.com/cFrFDfO50XOh... #bluemonday
Made that one a while ago - I think there are some more up to date lists available now!
Photo of a Sinclair ZX81 computer hooked up to a monitor displaying a white screen with a K letter prompt.
This keyboard is actually a computer and the RAM is upgradable via a plug in connector on the back. I wonder if you can do that with the HP version?
It's an MTV simulator with almost 30,000 videos, organized by decade, with special sections for Headbanger's Ball and Yo! MTV Raps. This is so good.
Next theyβll put on Watership Down - a fun cartoon about bunnies for the kids
New Video: youtu.be/EYURjj5X-RQ
Join @robsmithdev.bsky.social for a tour of his crazy retro inventions!
This is a brave decision and reading all the support for you Iβm sure there are plenty of scientists whoβd love to do a podcast with you. Just needs a name.. (internet do your thing)
Seeing more and more posts on the r/spectrumnext community - please join in at: www.reddit.com/r/spectrumne...
Wondering if David Braben would license Elite 'Mostly Harmless' edition for the Spectrum Next. Does he have a favourite charity?
it has cylons, tie-fighters, and the starship enterprise, it must be an 80s zx spectrum game πππ¨βπ #zxspectrum #retrogamer #retrogames www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0HR...
Retrogames quietly upped the price -
Although I canβt seem to find the actual game - Iβm only seeing www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/35597/Ch...
the design of that challenger ad is perfect.
The Amiga A1200 from RetroGames is up for pre-order on Amazon - amzn.to/4oDjjy7 tempting as you pay when it dispatches and they guarantee the price. #a1200 #Amiga
For Spectrum Next related news and stuff see the next subreddit - www.reddit.com/r/spectrumne... #spectrumnext #zxspectrum
Thank you!
This is brilliant - ok to post it on the SpectrumNext subreddit? will link back to this post and credit you of course!!
Good morning π
Yes, Sir Clive hated that the Spectrum was popular because of the games and a C5 could never go this fast, but I had a lot of fun making this tribute to Sir Clive Sinclair ZX Spectrum π
Animation made in Blender, sountrack made in Studio one
#zxspectrum #retrogaming #8bitgaming
Even in basic black that case is such a classic design
Spectrum Next - black on magenta or magenta on magenta? #spectrumnext www.reddit.com/r/spectrumne...
Remember all those ads from Dixons your read over and over? here's one from 1985 updated for 2025 pricing - which micro would you choose? #8bit #retrocomputing #spectrum #c64
The Spectrum Next subreddit is up and running again! - find it at www.reddit.com/r/spectrumne... #spectrumnext
Everyone knows when penguins impose tariffs, they do so for life
The board are happy with your performance review. www.printables.com/model/124341... #3dprinting
The DEC has launched the Myanmar Earthquake Appeal to help those affected by the powerful earthquakes that have caused devastation in Myanmar.
Survivors urgently need critical support.
Please donate now. www.dec.org.uk/appeal/myanm...
β¦β¦β¦β¦.and the Brixton Book Group long read book has been chosen! Itβs a 11.22.63 by @stephenking.bsky.social who no doubt will now follow us just to see what the resulting book inspired doodle will be. #booksky #bookgroup #bookclub
How to stop mindless scrolling and read more books
Drawing of a computer - visit BrixtonBookGroup.com and sign up to monthly updates
Picture of a space rocket - attach phone to rocket and fire into space
How to stop mindless scrolling and read more books! Simple just sign up to get updates on brixtonbookgroup.com to find out what weβre reading and read along with us. We have book group members in locations all over the world, including Norwich. #bookclub #bookgroup #bookstagram #mindfulness #booksky
The world needs change. Start with water.
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