L Break Into Program
@breakintoprogram.co.uk
Blog: http://www.breakintoprogram.co.uk
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Software developer & electronics dabbler. Restoring & programming vintage computers from Acorn Atom to ZX81.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BreakIntoProgram
Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/breakintoprogram
Software developer & electronics dabbler. Restoring & programming vintage computers from Acorn Atom to ZX81.
Just finished watching S2 of A Man on the Inside. What a brilliant show! Ted Danson is brilliant in it. He’s definitely got better with age. Not to mention the writing and supporting cast.
January 16, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Just finished watching S2 of A Man on the Inside. What a brilliant show! Ted Danson is brilliant in it. He’s definitely got better with age. Not to mention the writing and supporting cast.
Well, that was a week. Really enjoying the new job. Still a couple of teething issues with my technology, but will sort them out next week. Got into the swing of the commute, with the early start and public transport links. I love the office, my colleagues are fab, and the banter is most excellent.
January 16, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Well, that was a week. Really enjoying the new job. Still a couple of teething issues with my technology, but will sort them out next week. Got into the swing of the commute, with the early start and public transport links. I love the office, my colleagues are fab, and the banter is most excellent.
Today I am mostly listening to REM - Document
January 16, 2026 at 7:13 AM
Today I am mostly listening to REM - Document
So looking forward to getting my finger splint taken off. It’s uncomfortable at times. Hoping the occupational therapist will give it the all clear in two weeks. It’s made me a bit wary when running, especially on icy pavements. Could well do without tripping up again and doing more damage.
January 15, 2026 at 10:53 PM
So looking forward to getting my finger splint taken off. It’s uncomfortable at times. Hoping the occupational therapist will give it the all clear in two weeks. It’s made me a bit wary when running, especially on icy pavements. Could well do without tripping up again and doing more damage.
Hoping to have enough energy left over the weekend to do a bit of retro stuff. Even if it is to just play a game or two.
January 15, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Hoping to have enough energy left over the weekend to do a bit of retro stuff. Even if it is to just play a game or two.
Today I’ve been mostly listening to The Beatles - #1. They wrote some fine tunes. Apart from Yellow Submarine. Which just annoys me.
January 15, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Today I’ve been mostly listening to The Beatles - #1. They wrote some fine tunes. Apart from Yellow Submarine. Which just annoys me.
Using Windows 11 at work now. It’s awful. If you like this review then please subscribe to my channel.
January 14, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Using Windows 11 at work now. It’s awful. If you like this review then please subscribe to my channel.
This morning I’m mostly listening to The The.
January 14, 2026 at 7:38 AM
This morning I’m mostly listening to The The.
I knew him before he became famous.
January 13, 2026 at 8:46 PM
I knew him before he became famous.
Day 2 of ${newJob}, which will be henceforth called ${dayJob}. The commute is not too bad, my colleagues are lovely, and the facilities are fab. Though I discovered this morning that Piccadilly Station will be closed for trains from South Manchester during February half-term. Sigh.
January 13, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Day 2 of ${newJob}, which will be henceforth called ${dayJob}. The commute is not too bad, my colleagues are lovely, and the facilities are fab. Though I discovered this morning that Piccadilly Station will be closed for trains from South Manchester during February half-term. Sigh.
Today I’m mostly listening to Remote by Hue and Cry.
January 13, 2026 at 8:03 AM
Today I’m mostly listening to Remote by Hue and Cry.
Okay folks, you know the drill: Cat, Coffee, Chores, Crossword and... Commodore 64.
January 11, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Okay folks, you know the drill: Cat, Coffee, Chores, Crossword and... Commodore 64.
Nice lunch meet with a couple of old buddies from Software Creations today. Three grey beards talking tech and reminiscing about the good old days. Bliss.
January 10, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Nice lunch meet with a couple of old buddies from Software Creations today. Three grey beards talking tech and reminiscing about the good old days. Bliss.
Finally got around to testing this. It works perfectly with my MacBook and OBS. It came with a Behringer XM8500 microphone, a good budget microphone. Had to turn the gain up fairly high, yet noise was not an issue. Just need to get an adjustable 90 degree male to female right-angled XLR adaptor.
New (old) toy to play with. A Berhinger UMC202HD. Got a microphone and stand with it too. Two XLR/TRS Combo Connectors (Mic/Line/Instrument). Tidy.
January 9, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Finally got around to testing this. It works perfectly with my MacBook and OBS. It came with a Behringer XM8500 microphone, a good budget microphone. Had to turn the gain up fairly high, yet noise was not an issue. Just need to get an adjustable 90 degree male to female right-angled XLR adaptor.
Today I've been mostly listening to Scritti Politti
January 9, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Today I've been mostly listening to Scritti Politti
Bonus Cheadle Geekery today. May be the last chance for a while I get to drink three pints on a weekday lunch hour with ${newJob} impending. Nice to catch up with Andy Mate, Mark and Jeff.
January 9, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Bonus Cheadle Geekery today. May be the last chance for a while I get to drink three pints on a weekday lunch hour with ${newJob} impending. Nice to catch up with Andy Mate, Mark and Jeff.
Nice surprise from @bugbear6502.bsky.social arrived today. Much easier to copy music onto and navigate. Will make the commute more bearable. Thanks!!
January 9, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Nice surprise from @bugbear6502.bsky.social arrived today. Much easier to copy music onto and navigate. Will make the commute more bearable. Thanks!!
This is one of those brilliant ideas I wish I'd had - what if you crossed Nebulus with Chuckie Egg. Perfectly executed by @snuggsy187.bsky.social who has worked wonders developing this for the Acorn Electron (the lower powered sibling of the BBC Micro). It's a long thread, yet well worth the read.
Acorn Electron / BBC Micro - Chuckulus - WIP
Maybe I'll try a thread instead of quote posting stuff !.....
Fixed the flashing egg and bouncing off ladders bugs - thankfully quite simple stuff....
Time for some proper level design, as some are just too damn hard/impossible (even without the DUCK !) 🙄
Maybe I'll try a thread instead of quote posting stuff !.....
Fixed the flashing egg and bouncing off ladders bugs - thankfully quite simple stuff....
Time for some proper level design, as some are just too damn hard/impossible (even without the DUCK !) 🙄
January 8, 2026 at 3:55 PM
This is one of those brilliant ideas I wish I'd had - what if you crossed Nebulus with Chuckie Egg. Perfectly executed by @snuggsy187.bsky.social who has worked wonders developing this for the Acorn Electron (the lower powered sibling of the BBC Micro). It's a long thread, yet well worth the read.
Been binge watching this, such a good show, nice short snappy episodes. But oh boy, I was not prepared for that ending.
Just started watching “The Good Place”. Oh man, this is brilliant.
January 8, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Been binge watching this, such a good show, nice short snappy episodes. But oh boy, I was not prepared for that ending.
New (old) toy to play with. A Berhinger UMC202HD. Got a microphone and stand with it too. Two XLR/TRS Combo Connectors (Mic/Line/Instrument). Tidy.
January 7, 2026 at 10:20 PM
New (old) toy to play with. A Berhinger UMC202HD. Got a microphone and stand with it too. Two XLR/TRS Combo Connectors (Mic/Line/Instrument). Tidy.
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Good news UK folks!
I have applied for UK VAT registration and can now sell to the UK.
So that means my new LS-2 joystick is now available for shipping to your country.
Help spread the word.
retrofrog.net/collections/...
I have applied for UK VAT registration and can now sell to the UK.
So that means my new LS-2 joystick is now available for shipping to your country.
Help spread the word.
retrofrog.net/collections/...
January 7, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Good news UK folks!
I have applied for UK VAT registration and can now sell to the UK.
So that means my new LS-2 joystick is now available for shipping to your country.
Help spread the word.
retrofrog.net/collections/...
I have applied for UK VAT registration and can now sell to the UK.
So that means my new LS-2 joystick is now available for shipping to your country.
Help spread the word.
retrofrog.net/collections/...
This keyboard is actually an entire computer. Just plug it into a monitor and you’re set.
January 7, 2026 at 3:07 PM
This keyboard is actually an entire computer. Just plug it into a monitor and you’re set.
Sage advice.
Reminder to remove batteries from vintage computers. This was (hopefully will be again) a Laser 128 EX/2. Trust me, your tools will thank you.
January 7, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Sage advice.
Today I’ll be mostly listening to 80s music.
January 7, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Today I’ll be mostly listening to 80s music.