Author Archives: anyweb

First looks at the M4 board for Amstrad CPC

Posted on 23rd April 2021 by anyweb

Introduction I’ve seen people referring to the M4 board on various forums and facebook groups so I was intrigued and wanted to see what the fuss was all about. I mean, think about it, an internet connection via Wi-Fi on … Continue reading →

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Video: Fixing a loose power connector and LED on an Amstrad CPC 464

Posted on 30th March 2021 by anyweb

In this video I show you how I fixed a loose power connector and dead LED on a CPC 464, I also explain a brief story about why this one is coloured the way it is.

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Video: Loading Amstrad diagnostics on a Dandanator

Posted on 10th March 2021 by anyweb

Introduction If you’ve seen my previous blog post about loading games onto a Dandanator mini, then you are ready to also change the extra rom on the Dandanator and instead, load the new Amstrad Diagnostics from Noel’s retro lab. I … Continue reading →

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First looks at the Amstrad Dandanator Elite + from Rancanuo Team

Posted on 9th March 2021 by anyweb

Introduction Anyone that has been reading my posts or who has seen my videos about the Dandanator Mini from HobbyRetro will know straight away how excited I was about the technology, for such a small device it delivers a whole … Continue reading →

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Video: Repairing or replacing keyboard membranes for the CPC 664

Posted on 1st March 2021 by anyweb

Introduction I put together a video on youtube showing the different ways you can troubleshoot a failing/failed keyboard membrane and how it’s possible to test and maybe even fix it. It’s a tricky business that’s for sure but if you … Continue reading →

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Loading games onto an Amstrad CPC Dandanator

Posted on 21st February 2021 by anyweb

Introduction I got my Dandanator mini a few weeks ago and already it’s helped me diagnose faulty RAM on one of my CPC 664’s. It came pre-loaded with some games but I’d like to understand how to re-program it with … Continue reading →

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Video: Reviving a dead Amstrad CPC 664 – The Egyptian mummy

Posted on 20th February 2021 by anyweb

Introduction I bought this CPC 664 from ebay, it looked nice but it was advertised as “for parts or not working”. It came from Cairo in Egypt as was evident from the dust all over the motherboard and inside… As … Continue reading →

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Ram tests and more with the Dandanator from Hobby Retro

Posted on 4th February 2021 by anyweb

Introduction I’ve heard a lot about the Dandanator from various websites so decided to get myself one. This device is designed by a very clever guy called Daniel Leon and is available as an open source project for anyone to … Continue reading →

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Connecting an Amstrad CPC to an external LCD

Posted on 26th January 2021 by anyweb

Introduction I have 3 CTM 644 monitors in various states, all work but one is missing RED. However they take up so much space in my little retro corner, so I wanted to use an old LCD I had in … Continue reading →

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Dead on arrival CPC 664

Posted on 12th January 2021 by anyweb

Introduction I’m a sucker for these computers, here’s another 664 but this one is sadly dead. It makes a distinct noise when connected to power (the FDD motor doesn’t stop) so there’s that. If I disconnect the 12v line then … Continue reading →

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