Heliopolitan

@heliopolitan
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Genomics (I'm a doctor in Clinical Genetics), digital healthcare, bikes, the Middle East - that sort of thing. Occasionally #Psion palmtop computers. Mostly over on Bluesky @shaneir.bsky.social
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Heliopolitan9h ago
So this is what I was at last night - fixing Psion Series 7 & Netbook computers. Look at my nice surgical soldering field - repairing a blown Series 7 motherboard - nice job! My cheap spares-repairs ebay purchase had a netbook personality module, so I upgraded my workhorse machine. These old beauties bring so much joy :-) #retrocomputing #permacomputing #psion #righttoRepair
Heliopolitan2d ago
Feels like coffee time... @pluralistic and Psion - what could be better?
Show threadHeliopolitanJun 16
The Psion Workabout is now probably best suited to being a gaming device (real world, Shane - you're never going to use this for productivity). Here it is running @cyningstan's fun Puluc game.
Show threadHeliopolitanJun 16
The answer is I can now connect it via Serial with my Psion 3c emulator running on the laptop, so transferring files becomes a breeze! That's good, right?
HeliopolitanJun 15
Psion Workabout mx with integral laser barcode scanner... now, what shenanigans can I get up to with this bad boy? (Japes, capers, escapades and assorted tomfoolery also on the cards)
HeliopolitanJun 15

"The UK Government has announced that Epstein Island is off-limits for <16 year olds"

See how silly that sounds? Go after the tech bros and their platforms, you cowards!

HeliopolitanJun 15

RE: https://wandering.shop/@cstross/116753655634531159

My Psion says "noooooooooo!" Otherwise, yes.

Show threadHeliopolitanJun 14
So far so good - the composite hinge repair seems to be the business, and it even looks pretty good!
Show threadHeliopolitanJun 14
Psion 3c hinge repair - JB Weld, front and back (2 stage), followed by bookbinding tape to the front while still slightly tacky - composite is strong (I hope!)
HeliopolitanJun 14

RE: https://mastodonapp.uk/@the_roamer/116745028798798111

Before everyone gets ahead of themselves, this does not necessarily mean humans are conscious or have rights