Retro Computing :D Now what to do with it???!!

Nutcase · 17-09-2007, 15:30

Just picked this up off freecycle. No idea why, just used to have them at school and fancied it

Now what the heck do I do with it???!!!

It's an A3020 so pretty basic, don't think it's even got an econet port

And the hard drive is either dead or wiped. I can hear it chuntering, but throws up and adfs error.

Goose · 17-09-2007, 15:35

Red function keys?

iCraig · 17-09-2007, 15:37

Retro project. Fit a linux system into it, or maybe turn it into a coffee table.

Feek · 17-09-2007, 15:44

Put it back on eBay?

Nutcase · 17-09-2007, 15:48

Don't think anyone ever did a linux type of thing for an acorn risc machine did they?

ebay sounds good

Mark · 17-09-2007, 15:50

A3020 - circa 1992 then.

I'll see that and raise you a 1988 RM Nimbus.

Quote:

NAME Archimedes A3020
MANUFACTURER Acorn Computer
TYPE Professional Computer
ORIGIN United Kingdom
YEAR 1992
BUILT IN LANGUAGE BBC BASIC / RISC OS 3.1
KEYBOARD Full-stroke PC-102 style
CPU ARM 250 32 bit RISC
SPEED 12 MHz
CO-PROCESSOR MEMC (memory), VIDC (Video and Sound), IOC (I/O)
RAM 2 MB (up to 4Mb possible with socketed zip ram chips)
ROM 1 MB
SOUND 8 voices
I/O PORTS Centronics, RS423, VGA, Network, 1 expansion slot (same as A4000, A3000 and A3020)
BUILT IN MEDIA One 3.5
OS RISC OS 3.11
POWER SUPPLY Built-in power supply unit
PRICE £749 with floppy, £899 with a 60Mb hard disk.

Nutcase · 17-09-2007, 16:30

Yup, dated '92. I have several BBC's from the mid 80's up to '89 I think

And an intel "SDK" from late 70's which uses a seven segment display thing. No idea what it's supposed to do, but it turns on and lights up

Mark · 17-09-2007, 16:39

Grandparents used to have an Acorn Electron (the 'corners cut' BBC Micro). Dunno what happened to it. Wouldn't mind having a play with that again for some retro action.

Burble · 17-09-2007, 16:48

This thread has inspired me to go into the loft next time I'm at my parents place and dig out the BBC model B that's still up there.

From what I remember the floppy drive is buggered so no doubt I'll ged fed up of waiting an hour for games to load from tape and then shove the thing away again.

Zirax · 17-09-2007, 20:49

I have an Acorn 3020 o/ Keep the mouse as its worth a sodding fortune! I had sooo sooo much fun on them as a kid. Infact I have an entire box full of games. Arcade soccer, quazar, e-type, hostages

If you get rid, pass it over here as my monitor blew up.
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On the retro gaming thread, I have the original megadrive with arcade style joypads (v.v.rare) thats just begging for some old school fun. I'll have to dig it out at some point

17-09-2007, 15:30	#1
Nutcase Moonshine Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chelmsford, innit! Posts: 3,979	Retro Computing :D Now what to do with it???!! Just picked this up off freecycle. No idea why, just used to have them at school and fancied it Now what the heck do I do with it???!!! It's an A3020 so pretty basic, don't think it's even got an econet port And the hard drive is either dead or wiped. I can hear it chuntering, but throws up and adfs error.

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Goose The list is long, but distinguished Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Århus, Denmark Posts: 1,643	Red function keys? __________________

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iCraig iCustom User Title Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,250	Retro project. Fit a linux system into it, or maybe turn it into a coffee table. __________________

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Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	Put it back on eBay? __________________

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Nutcase Moonshine Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chelmsford, innit! Posts: 3,979	Don't think anyone ever did a linux type of thing for an acorn risc machine did they? ebay sounds good

17-09-2007, 16:30	#7
Nutcase Moonshine Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chelmsford, innit! Posts: 3,979	Yup, dated '92. I have several BBC's from the mid 80's up to '89 I think And an intel "SDK" from late 70's which uses a seven segment display thing. No idea what it's supposed to do, but it turns on and lights up

17-09-2007, 16:39	#8
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Grandparents used to have an Acorn Electron (the 'corners cut' BBC Micro). Dunno what happened to it. Wouldn't mind having a play with that again for some retro action.

17-09-2007, 16:48	#9
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	This thread has inspired me to go into the loft next time I'm at my parents place and dig out the BBC model B that's still up there. From what I remember the floppy drive is buggered so no doubt I'll ged fed up of waiting an hour for games to load from tape and then shove the thing away again.

17-09-2007, 20:49	#10
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	I have an Acorn 3020 o/ Keep the mouse as its worth a sodding fortune! I had sooo sooo much fun on them as a kid. Infact I have an entire box full of games. Arcade soccer, quazar, e-type, hostages If you get rid, pass it over here as my monitor blew up. ----------------------------- On the retro gaming thread, I have the original megadrive with arcade style joypads (v.v.rare) thats just begging for some old school fun. I'll have to dig it out at some point