Ian Scott
@polpo.org
I'm currently cooking up PicoIDE, a hardware IDE/ATAPI emulator, launching on Crowd Supply: https://www.crowdsupply.com/polpotronics/picoide
I also made PicoGUS: https://picog.us
Also on Fedi at https://chaos.social/@polpo
In Colorado, USA
I also made PicoGUS: https://picog.us
Also on Fedi at https://chaos.social/@polpo
In Colorado, USA
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Ian Scott
@polpo.org
· Oct 22
I make things for old computers and like using them in fun ways. Most people know me for PicoGUS, a sound card emulator for mid-90s PCs. I'm making a card for the Sharp X68000 now, and when I get the chance I try to do things like hook an old Macintosh up to barbed wire and print over it.
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Alright, I’m gonna put out a call, since searches have come up blank: if anyone has a complete driver package for the MSI Mega 651 (or similar models), please, PLEASE archive it. Or send it to me and I’ll do it. If someone knows where one is, please let me know.
(Reposts appreciated.)
#MSI #Win98
(Reposts appreciated.)
#MSI #Win98
November 29, 2025 at 5:52 AM
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LucasArts had so many internal tools, but to make levels their FPS games "Dark Forces" and "Outlaws" they just used the good old AutoCAD. Here are shots of "Outlaws" maps being worked on in AutoCAD R13 for Windows:
November 29, 2025 at 2:07 AM
LucasArts had so many internal tools, but to make levels their FPS games "Dark Forces" and "Outlaws" they just used the good old AutoCAD. Here are shots of "Outlaws" maps being worked on in AutoCAD R13 for Windows:
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Turkey day fun: You can interface I2C devices with a PC’s SMBUS as long as there are no address conflicts. This is an SSD1306 based 128x32 monochrome OLED on an abit bp6 motherboard (running T2 SDE Linux). SMBCON pinout and gist follow. It is device ‘3c’ here.
November 28, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Turkey day fun: You can interface I2C devices with a PC’s SMBUS as long as there are no address conflicts. This is an SSD1306 based 128x32 monochrome OLED on an abit bp6 motherboard (running T2 SDE Linux). SMBCON pinout and gist follow. It is device ‘3c’ here.
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November 27, 2025 at 7:27 PM
A while ago I posted about using Xgpro, the software for the Xgecu T48/T52/T76 programmer devices, on Windows for ARM. The driver is based on WinUSB so I made a driver package for it with a program called Zadig, but turns out all that's needed is a registry file: www.zdziarski.com/blog/?p=13666
XGecu T76 on Windows 11 ARM – Zdziarski
www.zdziarski.com
November 27, 2025 at 6:03 PM
A while ago I posted about using Xgpro, the software for the Xgecu T48/T52/T76 programmer devices, on Windows for ARM. The driver is based on WinUSB so I made a driver package for it with a program called Zadig, but turns out all that's needed is a registry file: www.zdziarski.com/blog/?p=13666
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Can Universal Music Group (UMG) really claim ownership of the Playstation startup sound?
youtu.be/-0Xab4bJXKM
youtu.be/-0Xab4bJXKM
Universal Music Group (UMG) seems to think they own the Playstation startup sound?
YouTube video by Ron's Computer Videos
youtu.be
November 26, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Can Universal Music Group (UMG) really claim ownership of the Playstation startup sound?
youtu.be/-0Xab4bJXKM
youtu.be/-0Xab4bJXKM
Dialing in that perfect old computer beige
November 26, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Dialing in that perfect old computer beige
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Saw this and just want to add: this is not the shipper's fault. It happens because ecommerce platforms push sellers into integrating their shipping with the platform, and this is how the platform likes things done.
November 26, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Saw this and just want to add: this is not the shipper's fault. It happens because ecommerce platforms push sellers into integrating their shipping with the platform, and this is how the platform likes things done.
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Kinda thinking about cosplaying this doofus for a VCF or something. #cosplay #cyberpunk #hackthegibson
November 26, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Kinda thinking about cosplaying this doofus for a VCF or something. #cosplay #cyberpunk #hackthegibson
This weekend I implemented command passthrough to #PicoIDE over SMART Command Transport (which is done via creative use of the SMART log get/set commands). This way you can get status of the PicoIDE, load disc/disk images, etc., and being implemented with SMART means it works in user mode in Windows
November 24, 2025 at 5:57 AM
This weekend I implemented command passthrough to #PicoIDE over SMART Command Transport (which is done via creative use of the SMART log get/set commands). This way you can get status of the PicoIDE, load disc/disk images, etc., and being implemented with SMART means it works in user mode in Windows
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Stocking stuffer ideas for your retro collector:
-Amtech flux
-Solder braid
-Sharp tweezers
-Flush cutter
-Machined dip sockets 8 up to 40pin
-Ceramic capacitor assortment up to 10uF
-Eye loupes
-Magic erasers
-kynar wire
-DeoxIT with needle dispenser
-Polypropylene safety cap assortment up to 1uf
-Amtech flux
-Solder braid
-Sharp tweezers
-Flush cutter
-Machined dip sockets 8 up to 40pin
-Ceramic capacitor assortment up to 10uF
-Eye loupes
-Magic erasers
-kynar wire
-DeoxIT with needle dispenser
-Polypropylene safety cap assortment up to 1uf
November 23, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Stocking stuffer ideas for your retro collector:
-Amtech flux
-Solder braid
-Sharp tweezers
-Flush cutter
-Machined dip sockets 8 up to 40pin
-Ceramic capacitor assortment up to 10uF
-Eye loupes
-Magic erasers
-kynar wire
-DeoxIT with needle dispenser
-Polypropylene safety cap assortment up to 1uf
-Amtech flux
-Solder braid
-Sharp tweezers
-Flush cutter
-Machined dip sockets 8 up to 40pin
-Ceramic capacitor assortment up to 10uF
-Eye loupes
-Magic erasers
-kynar wire
-DeoxIT with needle dispenser
-Polypropylene safety cap assortment up to 1uf
I sat down at an Apple II in kindergarten and knew I wanted to sit at a computer for the rest of my life
November 23, 2025 at 2:56 AM
I sat down at an Apple II in kindergarten and knew I wanted to sit at a computer for the rest of my life
Watching a YouTube video about a road cutting through the Mojave got me in the mood to listen to the Koyaanisqatsi soundtrack
November 22, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Watching a YouTube video about a road cutting through the Mojave got me in the mood to listen to the Koyaanisqatsi soundtrack
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Hey! It is out now for all to play! itch.io/jam/dosember... — please also check out the other DOStember Game Jam entries :)
November 20, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Hey! It is out now for all to play! itch.io/jam/dosember... — please also check out the other DOStember Game Jam entries :)
live video of me working hard on picoide
November 19, 2025 at 7:51 PM
live video of me working hard on picoide
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Looks like someone took our ball and ran with it, and continued with a fully portable C++ port of Second Reality - including a browser version!
www.jsr-productions.com/secondrealit...
Finally we can replace DOOM as "the thing you run on things"! 💪
www.jsr-productions.com/secondrealit...
Finally we can replace DOOM as "the thing you run on things"! 💪
November 19, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Looks like someone took our ball and ran with it, and continued with a fully portable C++ port of Second Reality - including a browser version!
www.jsr-productions.com/secondrealit...
Finally we can replace DOOM as "the thing you run on things"! 💪
www.jsr-productions.com/secondrealit...
Finally we can replace DOOM as "the thing you run on things"! 💪
It's official! #PicoIDE, the open source IDE/ATAPI drive emulator I've been working on for the better part of this year, will be launching at Crowd Supply! Go there to sign up for updates and to be notified when the campaign is live: www.crowdsupply.com/polpotronics...
PicoIDE
An open source IDE/ATAPI drive emulator for vintage computers
www.crowdsupply.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:59 AM
It's official! #PicoIDE, the open source IDE/ATAPI drive emulator I've been working on for the better part of this year, will be launching at Crowd Supply! Go there to sign up for updates and to be notified when the campaign is live: www.crowdsupply.com/polpotronics...
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The trackpad is absolutely goated. Screen is a bit too cheap to do it justice. Makes a massive difference though
November 6, 2025 at 3:38 PM
The trackpad is absolutely goated. Screen is a bit too cheap to do it justice. Makes a massive difference though
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Some progress on the Nintendo PlayStation: some programmable logic acts as a bridge between SFC and CD hardware. Set up in a loopback configuration, the BIOS now thinks it's talking to the mechacon MCU. Mock firmware is ready to go once this part is debugged.
November 12, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Some progress on the Nintendo PlayStation: some programmable logic acts as a bridge between SFC and CD hardware. Set up in a loopback configuration, the BIOS now thinks it's talking to the mechacon MCU. Mock firmware is ready to go once this part is debugged.
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did you know that you can find free Cortex M0 development boards at the side of the road? folks call them disposable vapes but they're hackable, and i've reverse engineered a bunch of them! see github.com/schlae/VapeRE/
November 16, 2025 at 10:16 PM
did you know that you can find free Cortex M0 development boards at the side of the road? folks call them disposable vapes but they're hackable, and i've reverse engineered a bunch of them! see github.com/schlae/VapeRE/
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If this was the doomsday clock, I think I'm at 10pm
November 16, 2025 at 6:09 PM
If this was the doomsday clock, I think I'm at 10pm
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Nintendo prototypes its next console using the current one.
For example at the Nintendo Museum the prototype for the DS was 2 GBA screens put on top of each other. While the Wii U prototype was 2 Wii Remotes glued to the sides of a monitor lol
For example at the Nintendo Museum the prototype for the DS was 2 GBA screens put on top of each other. While the Wii U prototype was 2 Wii Remotes glued to the sides of a monitor lol
November 16, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Nintendo prototypes its next console using the current one.
For example at the Nintendo Museum the prototype for the DS was 2 GBA screens put on top of each other. While the Wii U prototype was 2 Wii Remotes glued to the sides of a monitor lol
For example at the Nintendo Museum the prototype for the DS was 2 GBA screens put on top of each other. While the Wii U prototype was 2 Wii Remotes glued to the sides of a monitor lol
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Thanks @ctrl-alt-rees.com for the awesome news about @polpo.org PicoIDE advancements!
youtu.be/XMKygOP2kG8?...
youtu.be/XMKygOP2kG8?...
PicoIDE, Steam Machines, Physical WipEout, New 8-Bit Console & More - Ramble 138
YouTube video by Rees
youtu.be
November 15, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Thanks @ctrl-alt-rees.com for the awesome news about @polpo.org PicoIDE advancements!
youtu.be/XMKygOP2kG8?...
youtu.be/XMKygOP2kG8?...
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Ever wonder why a Supergun has such a stupid (but cool) name?
It was just a name used by Taiwanese firm Gamesgroup Corp, similar to later products like Super Wildcard & SuperUFO game copiers
Raven Games (London) got their own version made to UK spec & called it Supergun Deluxe. It stuck
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It was just a name used by Taiwanese firm Gamesgroup Corp, similar to later products like Super Wildcard & SuperUFO game copiers
Raven Games (London) got their own version made to UK spec & called it Supergun Deluxe. It stuck
1/4
November 13, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Ever wonder why a Supergun has such a stupid (but cool) name?
It was just a name used by Taiwanese firm Gamesgroup Corp, similar to later products like Super Wildcard & SuperUFO game copiers
Raven Games (London) got their own version made to UK spec & called it Supergun Deluxe. It stuck
1/4
It was just a name used by Taiwanese firm Gamesgroup Corp, similar to later products like Super Wildcard & SuperUFO game copiers
Raven Games (London) got their own version made to UK spec & called it Supergun Deluxe. It stuck
1/4