Mark Fixes Stuff
@markfixesstuff.com
Youtuber. Retro Gaming and Computing Tinkering. Prone to cases of epic self ownage. www.youtube.com/markfixesstuff - UK / North Hampshire
Serious question: why does AI hallucinate (aka invent) answers? I don’t understand.
February 18, 2026 at 7:35 AM
Serious question: why does AI hallucinate (aka invent) answers? I don’t understand.
Both floppy drives on this rare SAM Coupé were dead. Awful noises. No loading.
It gets worse before it gets better…
Full repair now live: youtu.be/19lqp-Lwg08
#SamCoupe #RetroComputing (ReSkeets REALLY appreciated!)
It gets worse before it gets better…
Full repair now live: youtu.be/19lqp-Lwg08
#SamCoupe #RetroComputing (ReSkeets REALLY appreciated!)
The Rare 1980's SAM Coupé Retro Computer – Part 2: Fixing the Floppy Drives and Loading Software
YouTube video by Mark Fixes Stuff
youtu.be
February 13, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Both floppy drives on this rare SAM Coupé were dead. Awful noises. No loading.
It gets worse before it gets better…
Full repair now live: youtu.be/19lqp-Lwg08
#SamCoupe #RetroComputing (ReSkeets REALLY appreciated!)
It gets worse before it gets better…
Full repair now live: youtu.be/19lqp-Lwg08
#SamCoupe #RetroComputing (ReSkeets REALLY appreciated!)
Reposted by Mark Fixes Stuff
New PicoIDE update is up! In which I enlist the help of @gloriouscow.bsky.social to understand the IBM PC/AT’s 16-bit bus when PicoIDE was acting strangely on mine www.crowdsupply.com/polpotronics...
Taming the IBM AT
This update tells the story of tracking down a series of subtle issues I ran into when testing on a historically important machine: the IBM Personal Computer AT, also known as the 5170.
www.crowdsupply.com
February 11, 2026 at 10:05 PM
New PicoIDE update is up! In which I enlist the help of @gloriouscow.bsky.social to understand the IBM PC/AT’s 16-bit bus when PicoIDE was acting strangely on mine www.crowdsupply.com/polpotronics...
I've been experimenting with YouTube shorts as a way to try and get some more attention on my long form videos.
If anyone could give me any feedback I'd appreciate it.
Here's my last one. youtube.com/shorts/kywRv...
If anyone could give me any feedback I'd appreciate it.
Here's my last one. youtube.com/shorts/kywRv...
A Rare 1980's SAM Coupé Booted Up! #Retrocomputing
YouTube video by Mark Fixes Stuff
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February 8, 2026 at 6:50 PM
I've been experimenting with YouTube shorts as a way to try and get some more attention on my long form videos.
If anyone could give me any feedback I'd appreciate it.
Here's my last one. youtube.com/shorts/kywRv...
If anyone could give me any feedback I'd appreciate it.
Here's my last one. youtube.com/shorts/kywRv...
Using Joypad OS on a Panasonic FZ-1 3DO with 480gb SSD + a USB Xbox controller! It feels really natural! 😉
See it at youtu.be/zCFD4DoMFTY
#3DO #RetroGaming #XboxController #USBController #GamingHacks #JoypadOS
(Sharing really appreciated)
See it at youtu.be/zCFD4DoMFTY
#3DO #RetroGaming #XboxController #USBController #GamingHacks #JoypadOS
(Sharing really appreciated)
Building My Ultimate 3DO FZ 1 – Part 3 – SSD Loading & Joypad OS for USB Controllers on a REAL 3DO!
YouTube video by Mark Fixes Stuff
youtu.be
February 3, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Using Joypad OS on a Panasonic FZ-1 3DO with 480gb SSD + a USB Xbox controller! It feels really natural! 😉
See it at youtu.be/zCFD4DoMFTY
#3DO #RetroGaming #XboxController #USBController #GamingHacks #JoypadOS
(Sharing really appreciated)
See it at youtu.be/zCFD4DoMFTY
#3DO #RetroGaming #XboxController #USBController #GamingHacks #JoypadOS
(Sharing really appreciated)
Mum said we have Commodore at home. The Commodore at home: #Commodore64 #RetroGaming #VintageTech #80sTech
January 30, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Mum said we have Commodore at home. The Commodore at home: #Commodore64 #RetroGaming #VintageTech #80sTech
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Rebuilt my Laser Active Remote with new PCB as the old one was Battery Damaged.
Transferred all the old components and it Works!
Transferred all the old components and it Works!
January 30, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Rebuilt my Laser Active Remote with new PCB as the old one was Battery Damaged.
Transferred all the old components and it Works!
Transferred all the old components and it Works!
Do I even have a Plan A? Rising costs are making things a bit spicy right now. 😱
If you enjoy the channel and want to help keep the projects rolling, I post extra behind the scenes bits on Patreon.
www.patreon.com/markfixesstuff
It genuinely helps more than you might think. I would be so grateful.
If you enjoy the channel and want to help keep the projects rolling, I post extra behind the scenes bits on Patreon.
www.patreon.com/markfixesstuff
It genuinely helps more than you might think. I would be so grateful.
January 29, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Do I even have a Plan A? Rising costs are making things a bit spicy right now. 😱
If you enjoy the channel and want to help keep the projects rolling, I post extra behind the scenes bits on Patreon.
www.patreon.com/markfixesstuff
It genuinely helps more than you might think. I would be so grateful.
If you enjoy the channel and want to help keep the projects rolling, I post extra behind the scenes bits on Patreon.
www.patreon.com/markfixesstuff
It genuinely helps more than you might think. I would be so grateful.
Reposted by Mark Fixes Stuff
Rod Hull Replays: 🎯Wacky Darts 🎯by Codemasters - Amiga 4000 - Is it as good as Mastertronics 180? No!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tmb...
#retrogaming #retrocomputing #commodoreAmiga #Amiga #32bit
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tmb...
#retrogaming #retrocomputing #commodoreAmiga #Amiga #32bit
Rod Hull Replays: Wacky Darts by Codemasters - Amiga 4000 - Is it as good as Mastertronics 180? No!
YouTube video by Rod Hull
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January 26, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Rod Hull Replays: 🎯Wacky Darts 🎯by Codemasters - Amiga 4000 - Is it as good as Mastertronics 180? No!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tmb...
#retrogaming #retrocomputing #commodoreAmiga #Amiga #32bit
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tmb...
#retrogaming #retrocomputing #commodoreAmiga #Amiga #32bit
I’ve put up a Patron only Behind the Scenes chat on Patreon.
Off camera, off script, and I’m also collecting questions for a Patron Q and A video next week.
If you’ve ever wondered what gets left out of the YouTube cut 👀...
www.patreon.com/posts/patron...
Off camera, off script, and I’m also collecting questions for a Patron Q and A video next week.
If you’ve ever wondered what gets left out of the YouTube cut 👀...
www.patreon.com/posts/patron...
Patron Video: Behind the Scenes – Probably Oversharing... | Mark Fixes Stuff
Get more from Mark Fixes Stuff on Patreon
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January 27, 2026 at 8:35 PM
I’ve put up a Patron only Behind the Scenes chat on Patreon.
Off camera, off script, and I’m also collecting questions for a Patron Q and A video next week.
If you’ve ever wondered what gets left out of the YouTube cut 👀...
www.patreon.com/posts/patron...
Off camera, off script, and I’m also collecting questions for a Patron Q and A video next week.
If you’ve ever wondered what gets left out of the YouTube cut 👀...
www.patreon.com/posts/patron...
Is my 3DO running too hot… or is it just old?
I’m starting a new build using spare parts and a Japanese mainboard, and before I change anything, I point a thermal camera at it to see what’s going on. Small changes, interesting results 👀
youtu.be/f0WWR8DDShY
#retrocomputing #retrogaming #3DO
I’m starting a new build using spare parts and a Japanese mainboard, and before I change anything, I point a thermal camera at it to see what’s going on. Small changes, interesting results 👀
youtu.be/f0WWR8DDShY
#retrocomputing #retrogaming #3DO
Building my Ultimate 3DO FZ-1 - Part 1 – Thermal Diagnostics on a Japanese Mainboard - HIKMICRO E01
YouTube video by Mark Fixes Stuff
youtu.be
January 19, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Is my 3DO running too hot… or is it just old?
I’m starting a new build using spare parts and a Japanese mainboard, and before I change anything, I point a thermal camera at it to see what’s going on. Small changes, interesting results 👀
youtu.be/f0WWR8DDShY
#retrocomputing #retrogaming #3DO
I’m starting a new build using spare parts and a Japanese mainboard, and before I change anything, I point a thermal camera at it to see what’s going on. Small changes, interesting results 👀
youtu.be/f0WWR8DDShY
#retrocomputing #retrogaming #3DO
Reposted by Mark Fixes Stuff
The Remote Control i got with the Laser Active was badly corroded by batteries.
So only one thing for it 😂
So only one thing for it 😂
January 18, 2026 at 10:48 PM
The Remote Control i got with the Laser Active was badly corroded by batteries.
So only one thing for it 😂
So only one thing for it 😂
Patrons are now watching this exclusive nonsense. Become a patron NOW for more behind the scenes japery, tomfoolery and solder.
Serously, I REALLY need the support 🤣
www.patreon.com/posts/patron...
Serously, I REALLY need the support 🤣
www.patreon.com/posts/patron...
Patrons Only: Coleco Madness (Not a Ukelele Switchboard) | Mark Fixes Stuff
Get more from Mark Fixes Stuff on Patreon
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January 6, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Patrons are now watching this exclusive nonsense. Become a patron NOW for more behind the scenes japery, tomfoolery and solder.
Serously, I REALLY need the support 🤣
www.patreon.com/posts/patron...
Serously, I REALLY need the support 🤣
www.patreon.com/posts/patron...
Happy New Year everyone!
January 1, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Happy New Year everyone!
Hello!
I finally posted the capacitor list for the Presonus Eris 3.5 Spekers fix. Putting this up here for SEO googlifications and other findability stuff.
I finally posted the capacitor list for the Presonus Eris 3.5 Spekers fix. Putting this up here for SEO googlifications and other findability stuff.
Capacitor list posted for the Presonus Eris 3.5 Speaker fix. | Mark Fixes Stuff
Get more from Mark Fixes Stuff on Patreon
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December 14, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Hello!
I finally posted the capacitor list for the Presonus Eris 3.5 Spekers fix. Putting this up here for SEO googlifications and other findability stuff.
I finally posted the capacitor list for the Presonus Eris 3.5 Spekers fix. Putting this up here for SEO googlifications and other findability stuff.
I saw Robs ball in real life this weekend. It’s really odd to watch. Take a look!
A new "correct" Levitating #Amiga Boing Ball… For the 40th Anniversary!
And somehow, this appears to defy the laws of physics...
youtu.be/r8hF-ykyDfQ
And somehow, this appears to defy the laws of physics...
youtu.be/r8hF-ykyDfQ
Levitating Amiga Boing Ball… For the 40th Anniversary!
YouTube video by RobSmithDev
youtu.be
December 2, 2025 at 12:41 PM
I saw Robs ball in real life this weekend. It’s really odd to watch. Take a look!
Thought setting up a NAS in my NEW shed would be a right faff... turns out it’s easy... even for me 😅
Took the plunge with the UGREEN DH2300. Full RAID1 for my totally legal ROMs (coff) and retro documentation.
20% off for Black Friday too! 📦🔥
🎥 youtu.be/CrYkbZxPm9E
#UGREEN #NAS #RetroGaming
Took the plunge with the UGREEN DH2300. Full RAID1 for my totally legal ROMs (coff) and retro documentation.
20% off for Black Friday too! 📦🔥
🎥 youtu.be/CrYkbZxPm9E
#UGREEN #NAS #RetroGaming
I set up my FIRST NAS as a BEGINNER... in a shed! UGREEN NAS DH2300
YouTube video by Mark Fixes Stuff
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Thought setting up a NAS in my NEW shed would be a right faff... turns out it’s easy... even for me 😅
Took the plunge with the UGREEN DH2300. Full RAID1 for my totally legal ROMs (coff) and retro documentation.
20% off for Black Friday too! 📦🔥
🎥 youtu.be/CrYkbZxPm9E
#UGREEN #NAS #RetroGaming
Took the plunge with the UGREEN DH2300. Full RAID1 for my totally legal ROMs (coff) and retro documentation.
20% off for Black Friday too! 📦🔥
🎥 youtu.be/CrYkbZxPm9E
#UGREEN #NAS #RetroGaming
A big step forward: flooring, electrics and the workshop is coming together. We’ve had amazing support getting this far, but YouTube has barely shown it to ANYONE 😭
If you like retro gaming, DIY, or just want to see if the lights DO come on - plz watch, like, and share.
🎥 Vid: youtu.be/4lIzp8g29q8
If you like retro gaming, DIY, or just want to see if the lights DO come on - plz watch, like, and share.
🎥 Vid: youtu.be/4lIzp8g29q8
Donate to Help Mark Fixes Stuff build a "Forever" Studio Workshop..., organized by Mark Payne
Hello, my name is Mark and I run the YouTube channel Mark Fixes … Mark Payne needs your support for Help Mark Fixes Stuff build a "Forever" Studio Workshop...
gofund.me
November 23, 2025 at 8:10 PM
A big step forward: flooring, electrics and the workshop is coming together. We’ve had amazing support getting this far, but YouTube has barely shown it to ANYONE 😭
If you like retro gaming, DIY, or just want to see if the lights DO come on - plz watch, like, and share.
🎥 Vid: youtu.be/4lIzp8g29q8
If you like retro gaming, DIY, or just want to see if the lights DO come on - plz watch, like, and share.
🎥 Vid: youtu.be/4lIzp8g29q8
look at this!
Are you ready for #PicoIDE? It seems to be telling me it's ready. Coming soon: ATAPI optical disc emulation and IDE hard drive emulation. picoide.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:07 AM
look at this!
This was a great episode.
Paging @visitthecave.bsky.social! youtu.be/6rm-IXPll98
So many hot topics, This Week in Retro called in special guest Neil Thomas. Look ahead to THEA1200, back at ZSNES + climb inside the computer on screen and film. Plus, the best immersive experiences, and more, on This Week in Retro episode 242!
So many hot topics, This Week in Retro called in special guest Neil Thomas. Look ahead to THEA1200, back at ZSNES + climb inside the computer on screen and film. Plus, the best immersive experiences, and more, on This Week in Retro episode 242!
November 2, 2025 at 10:53 AM
This was a great episode.
Reposted by Mark Fixes Stuff
While the #SAMCoupe is what I focus most of my time developing hardware, software and magazines for I also make #Hardware for #RC2014 and the #ZXSpectrum.
SAM Coupe -> 🌐 www.samcoupe.com
RC2014 Interfaces ->🌐 2014.samcoupe.com
ZX Spectrum ->🌐 zx.samcoupe.com
#retrocomputing #indiedev #gamedev
SAM Coupe -> 🌐 www.samcoupe.com
RC2014 Interfaces ->🌐 2014.samcoupe.com
ZX Spectrum ->🌐 zx.samcoupe.com
#retrocomputing #indiedev #gamedev
November 2, 2025 at 9:20 AM
While the #SAMCoupe is what I focus most of my time developing hardware, software and magazines for I also make #Hardware for #RC2014 and the #ZXSpectrum.
SAM Coupe -> 🌐 www.samcoupe.com
RC2014 Interfaces ->🌐 2014.samcoupe.com
ZX Spectrum ->🌐 zx.samcoupe.com
#retrocomputing #indiedev #gamedev
SAM Coupe -> 🌐 www.samcoupe.com
RC2014 Interfaces ->🌐 2014.samcoupe.com
ZX Spectrum ->🌐 zx.samcoupe.com
#retrocomputing #indiedev #gamedev
I would have played more but I have work to do!
Very cute!
Very cute!
October 31, 2025 at 11:11 AM
I would have played more but I have work to do!
Very cute!
Very cute!
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Anyone spot the weird thumb stick on that C64C?
Its cool and horrible at the same time :D
Its cool and horrible at the same time :D
Commodore 64 Triage x4
YouTube video by More Fun Fixing It
youtu.be
October 29, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Anyone spot the weird thumb stick on that C64C?
Its cool and horrible at the same time :D
Its cool and horrible at the same time :D
The moment you’ve all (sort of) been waiting for: Part 2 of the workshop build video is here!
Timber. Tools. Seth’s eyebrows. My optimism vs the bank balance. Who’ll win? Poverty most probably but let's go!
youtu.be/SXTk5J8gOCI
#RetroComputing #RetroTech #WorkshopBuild #DIYStudio 🙏Please share!
Timber. Tools. Seth’s eyebrows. My optimism vs the bank balance. Who’ll win? Poverty most probably but let's go!
youtu.be/SXTk5J8gOCI
#RetroComputing #RetroTech #WorkshopBuild #DIYStudio 🙏Please share!
Watch This Pile of Timber Become a Tech Haven - Building the Retro Repair Workshop/Studio - Part 2
YouTube video by Mark Fixes Stuff
youtu.be
October 24, 2025 at 6:26 PM
The moment you’ve all (sort of) been waiting for: Part 2 of the workshop build video is here!
Timber. Tools. Seth’s eyebrows. My optimism vs the bank balance. Who’ll win? Poverty most probably but let's go!
youtu.be/SXTk5J8gOCI
#RetroComputing #RetroTech #WorkshopBuild #DIYStudio 🙏Please share!
Timber. Tools. Seth’s eyebrows. My optimism vs the bank balance. Who’ll win? Poverty most probably but let's go!
youtu.be/SXTk5J8gOCI
#RetroComputing #RetroTech #WorkshopBuild #DIYStudio 🙏Please share!
Pirates of the Curried Beans.
Hallowiener III: Seasoning of the Witch
Mars Attacks
October 24, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Pirates of the Curried Beans.