Dan Tootill
@dantootill.bsky.social
Linux guy, retro-computing and electronics enthusiast, hobbyist graphic designer and 3D artist doing bits and pieces for the revived Commodore brand. Occasional writer and musician. Also that kid with the weird eyes off of GamesMaster.
Let's get this open. My attempt at some form of commentary will demonstrate why I'm not a YouTuber. 😄
In summary, I seriously doubt this is working (someone drew an 'X' on the underside with a marker for starters) but I have fixed loads of these boards. Very happy with what I'm seeing though.
In summary, I seriously doubt this is working (someone drew an 'X' on the underside with a marker for starters) but I have fixed loads of these boards. Very happy with what I'm seeing though.
November 21, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Let's get this open. My attempt at some form of commentary will demonstrate why I'm not a YouTuber. 😄
In summary, I seriously doubt this is working (someone drew an 'X' on the underside with a marker for starters) but I have fixed loads of these boards. Very happy with what I'm seeing though.
In summary, I seriously doubt this is working (someone drew an 'X' on the underside with a marker for starters) but I have fixed loads of these boards. Very happy with what I'm seeing though.
It's arrived! Let's unbox...
Some very good packaging from the BHF shop in Leeds, seems one key got broken in transit though. It all smells a bit fusty, but we can deal with these things.
Two original PSUs, an interesting RAM Delta joystick, and a mystery DB-15 to DIN cable (WTF is that off?)
Some very good packaging from the BHF shop in Leeds, seems one key got broken in transit though. It all smells a bit fusty, but we can deal with these things.
Two original PSUs, an interesting RAM Delta joystick, and a mystery DB-15 to DIN cable (WTF is that off?)
November 20, 2025 at 5:39 PM
It's arrived! Let's unbox...
Some very good packaging from the BHF shop in Leeds, seems one key got broken in transit though. It all smells a bit fusty, but we can deal with these things.
Two original PSUs, an interesting RAM Delta joystick, and a mystery DB-15 to DIN cable (WTF is that off?)
Some very good packaging from the BHF shop in Leeds, seems one key got broken in transit though. It all smells a bit fusty, but we can deal with these things.
Two original PSUs, an interesting RAM Delta joystick, and a mystery DB-15 to DIN cable (WTF is that off?)
A bit of chaitable fun for the upcoming festive season... I have bought this old banger of a C64 from the British Heart Foundation. I don't need it, but it needed more bids!
My plan is to fix it up and resell it, then donate the proceeds back to the BFH, on top of what I just paid. Let's do it! 😀
My plan is to fix it up and resell it, then donate the proceeds back to the BFH, on top of what I just paid. Let's do it! 😀
November 17, 2025 at 8:34 PM
A bit of chaitable fun for the upcoming festive season... I have bought this old banger of a C64 from the British Heart Foundation. I don't need it, but it needed more bids!
My plan is to fix it up and resell it, then donate the proceeds back to the BFH, on top of what I just paid. Let's do it! 😀
My plan is to fix it up and resell it, then donate the proceeds back to the BFH, on top of what I just paid. Let's do it! 😀
Had a spare C64C case and keyboard so bought a loose, cheap (ish) short board off of eBay.
Needed a VIC, SID and a new switch, but it works great. Used one of my SIDKick Picos and wired in the second emulated SID. LED gaves it a heartbeat.
Needed a VIC, SID and a new switch, but it works great. Used one of my SIDKick Picos and wired in the second emulated SID. LED gaves it a heartbeat.
November 17, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Had a spare C64C case and keyboard so bought a loose, cheap (ish) short board off of eBay.
Needed a VIC, SID and a new switch, but it works great. Used one of my SIDKick Picos and wired in the second emulated SID. LED gaves it a heartbeat.
Needed a VIC, SID and a new switch, but it works great. Used one of my SIDKick Picos and wired in the second emulated SID. LED gaves it a heartbeat.
Me: [fussing the neighbours' cat as she wanders up our drive]
Our cat at the window:
Our cat at the window:
November 14, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Me: [fussing the neighbours' cat as she wanders up our drive]
Our cat at the window:
Our cat at the window:
Remember when Activision used to use little drawings for their Atari 2600 games?
November 14, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Remember when Activision used to use little drawings for their Atari 2600 games?
Yorkie - for a snack.
November 9, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Yorkie - for a snack.
These guys were f@!#ing phenomenal. I feel very privileged to have been here, what a fantasric night!
November 8, 2025 at 11:51 PM
These guys were f@!#ing phenomenal. I feel very privileged to have been here, what a fantasric night!
FastLoaders bebbeh... 😀
November 8, 2025 at 7:21 PM
FastLoaders bebbeh... 😀
Quick visit to Super Game Shack. Would have been rude not to.
Some would say it was rude not to buy anything, but I'm travelling light and the wife might notice a PlayStation stuffed into my wash bag.
Some would say it was rude not to buy anything, but I'm travelling light and the wife might notice a PlayStation stuffed into my wash bag.
November 8, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Quick visit to Super Game Shack. Would have been rude not to.
Some would say it was rude not to buy anything, but I'm travelling light and the wife might notice a PlayStation stuffed into my wash bag.
Some would say it was rude not to buy anything, but I'm travelling light and the wife might notice a PlayStation stuffed into my wash bag.
In Leicester to see the FastLoaders. Would feel like an adventure, but we lived very near here for 10 years. 😄
November 8, 2025 at 3:52 PM
In Leicester to see the FastLoaders. Would feel like an adventure, but we lived very near here for 10 years. 😄
I was nowhere near when this happened, but I'm sure it wasn't.
November 6, 2025 at 2:56 PM
I was nowhere near when this happened, but I'm sure it wasn't.
Finally fixed that pesky datasette that's been sat on my desk since forever. New belt, new head (well, new to this drive - nicked it from a wrecked Dixons tape player) and it's working a treat.
November 4, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Finally fixed that pesky datasette that's been sat on my desk since forever. New belt, new head (well, new to this drive - nicked it from a wrecked Dixons tape player) and it's working a treat.
November 4, 2025 at 10:17 AM
My view for the next couple of hours, it's been nice having the use of my legs.
October 31, 2025 at 1:26 PM
My view for the next couple of hours, it's been nice having the use of my legs.
Playing Toejam & Earl with my daughter. #lifegoals
October 24, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Playing Toejam & Earl with my daughter. #lifegoals
Currently playing World of Illusion (Mega Drive). Looks great on the big TV.
October 24, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Currently playing World of Illusion (Mega Drive). Looks great on the big TV.
Yikes, AI is so frustrating. This entire answer is horse shit. The episode is called "Inner Dark" and nothing like that happens. But it presents it as fact, and when you call it out, it goes "You're right, none of that happened." 🤦♂️
October 18, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Yikes, AI is so frustrating. This entire answer is horse shit. The episode is called "Inner Dark" and nothing like that happens. But it presents it as fact, and when you call it out, it goes "You're right, none of that happened." 🤦♂️
One of my unused designs for the packaging of Retro Fuzion's new batch of C64 breadbin cases.
October 12, 2025 at 9:39 PM
One of my unused designs for the packaging of Retro Fuzion's new batch of C64 breadbin cases.
Had an e-mail saying Disney+ is going up again, then followed a page right out of Virgin Media's playbook.
If anyone wants to take advantage of their weasely two-tier billing policy, it's worth telling them to f@!# off even if you don't mean it. I meant it though, f@!# off Mickey.
If anyone wants to take advantage of their weasely two-tier billing policy, it's worth telling them to f@!# off even if you don't mean it. I meant it though, f@!# off Mickey.
October 11, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Had an e-mail saying Disney+ is going up again, then followed a page right out of Virgin Media's playbook.
If anyone wants to take advantage of their weasely two-tier billing policy, it's worth telling them to f@!# off even if you don't mean it. I meant it though, f@!# off Mickey.
If anyone wants to take advantage of their weasely two-tier billing policy, it's worth telling them to f@!# off even if you don't mean it. I meant it though, f@!# off Mickey.