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| shardian:
I have had pc's for years, and I've repaired many of them. I tell you what, 95% of repairs are SOFTWARE based. Whenever it is hardware based, the repair is simply unscrewing two or three screws, and popping in the new part. Not many people say "uh oh the computer stopped working. Let me go get my multimeter and soldering iron." |
| CheffoJeffo:
--- Quote from: tophatne1 on November 05, 2007, 09:28:26 am ---I've seen Randy Fromm's instructional dvd's but they are a little pricey. I'll look at the other links first and go from there. --- End quote --- I looked for a long time trying to find a cheap copy of Randy's tapes/DVDs, without success. Last year, I susbcribed to his Technical Department, which is also full of good things, including podcasts of lessons. It's $40 for the first year and $30 annually thereafter. Once I figured out the time I was saving, it really was an easy decision to make (and his Big Blue Book, which is included, is a good source of info). http://randyfromm.com/amusements/techdept/ Good stuff can also be found in Atari's Big Book, which is not directly linked from the wiki, but I'm pretty sure is on one of the linked sites. :cheers: |
| ChadTower:
--- Quote from: CheffoJeffo on November 05, 2007, 09:54:23 am ---I looked for a long time trying to find a cheap copy of Randy's tapes/DVDs, without success. --- End quote --- I've seen them on Ebay in the past... I picked up a used set cheaply... I know others here have as well. It's definitely one of those hurry up and wait things, though. |
| Level42:
The Book: http://arcarc.xmission.com/PDF_Arcade_Atari_Kee/Atari_TM-129_The_Book.pdf This should be read by EVERYONE here..........and then ask questions ;) I think I've seen some clips of Randy Fromm's stuff and I thought it was uuhhhmmm... strange. And what's that white coat ? Does he want to look like a doctor or something ? If I would put on a coat like that before working on electronics, they would bring me to the mental hospital here ! OK, let's say it's part of the show (trying to look more pro then you are, same reason why some people think they are only taken seriously when they're in a suit & tie...aaaaaah, driftin waaaaayyy of here...sorry :D But I'm looking at it with the wrong I eyes I guess.... |
| Gehrig:
How relevant is that Atari book when comparing to games made in the mid 90's? Not being sarcastic.. I really don't know. |
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