Hi,
@exxos and I have been working behind the scenes and through a lot of effort we have managed to procure investment to help us setup a warehouse with a production line. We are looking to start the first production of next generation of STF boards based on the ALPHA and now the H4. We would like to thank the testers and builders who have helped us get to this juncture and now we believe we have the right backing to move this forward for the community.
We hope the future allows us to manufacture a production version of the H4:
We are really excited at this prospect as we have secured a site as a location for our base:
However before we get ahead of ourselves we have run into a delay due to the current world situation and we are on pause for this venture until we know it will be safe to do so and we will then be looking to hire assembly line employees to start producing the yet to be named production version of the STF Remake.
We will keep you posted on our progress after the world has righted itself - stay safe everyone
New Venture - Exxos and Icky
Re: New Venture - Exxos and Icky
It's a shame this post is on the 1st of April...
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That's awesome news, good work @exxos and @Icky .
I'm going to ignore the fact that it's 1st April and hope for a speedy end to this virus crap so that you can get on with business.
I'm going to ignore the fact that it's 1st April and hope for a speedy end to this virus crap so that you can get on with business.
Collector of many retro things!
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
Re: New Venture - Exxos and Icky
I was like till I remembered the date
If it ain't broke, test it to Destruction.
Re: New Venture - Exxos and Icky
With this unit being literally 30 seconds away from me, I took the liberty of arranging a sneak peek look around a few weeks ago...
Loads of bays outside for arrivals and distribution.
Plenty of shelving space for parts and production.
There is even a small building our back for @PhilC to test stuff to destruction!
Loads of bays outside for arrivals and distribution.
Plenty of shelving space for parts and production.
There is even a small building our back for @PhilC to test stuff to destruction!
https://www.exxosforum.co.uk/atari/ All my hardware guides - mods - games - STOS
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viewtopic.php?f=17&t=1585 Have you done the Mandatory Fixes ?
Just because a lot of people agree on something, doesn't make it a fact. ~exxos ~
People should find solutions to problems, not find problems with solutions.
https://www.exxosforum.co.uk/atari/store2/ - All my hardware mods for sale - Please help support by making a purchase.
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=1585 Have you done the Mandatory Fixes ?
Just because a lot of people agree on something, doesn't make it a fact. ~exxos ~
People should find solutions to problems, not find problems with solutions.
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@exxos Is there an IDE building shack for me? I've built so many of late I could do with a bit of a production line
BTW, when are you going to reveal this as your April fools prank?
BTW, when are you going to reveal this as your April fools prank?
Collector of many retro things!
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
Re: New Venture - Exxos and Icky
There is only 1 out-building. But I am sure we could rig up some internal benches. There is plenty of room!rubber_jonnie wrote: ↑Wed Apr 01, 2020 11:29 am @exxos Is there an IDE building shack for me? I've built so many of late I could do with a bit of a production line
https://www.exxosforum.co.uk/atari/ All my hardware guides - mods - games - STOS
https://www.exxosforum.co.uk/atari/store2/ - All my hardware mods for sale - Please help support by making a purchase.
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=1585 Have you done the Mandatory Fixes ?
Just because a lot of people agree on something, doesn't make it a fact. ~exxos ~
People should find solutions to problems, not find problems with solutions.
https://www.exxosforum.co.uk/atari/store2/ - All my hardware mods for sale - Please help support by making a purchase.
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=1585 Have you done the Mandatory Fixes ?
Just because a lot of people agree on something, doesn't make it a fact. ~exxos ~
People should find solutions to problems, not find problems with solutions.
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Hehehe
Intro retro computers since before they were retro...
ZX81->Spectrum->Memotech MTX->Sinclair QL->520STM->BBC Micro->TT030->PCs & Sun Workstations.
Added code to the MiNT kernel (still there the last time I checked) + put together MiNTOS.
Collection now with added Macs, Amigas, Suns and Acorns.
ZX81->Spectrum->Memotech MTX->Sinclair QL->520STM->BBC Micro->TT030->PCs & Sun Workstations.
Added code to the MiNT kernel (still there the last time I checked) + put together MiNTOS.
Collection now with added Macs, Amigas, Suns and Acorns.
Re: New Venture - Exxos and Icky
Have you installed the @terriblefire intercom yet? Permanently playing Terriblefire advice to save him repeating himself?
And what about the hot air gun for the shrink wrapping? Located next to Russ's bench so it can double up as a soldering iron?
And what about the hot air gun for the shrink wrapping? Located next to Russ's bench so it can double up as a soldering iron?
If it ain't broke, test it to Destruction.
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we're going to use a flamethrower for the shrink wrap!
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