Had an absolute blast at this year's RetroFest in Swindon! Showing off some of my 'Small in stature, big on promise' machines. Big shout out to the Short Circuit crew for arranging. I'll post some more pics later. Legs still aching, Barry White still present 😂

One of my games... tough??!!? .... never! 😉 Glad you are enjoying it mate!

After recently releasing my ZX80 version of ALTAIRIS, I have had a few people ask if I could do a Zeddy version.. so, by popular demand.. loudscotsbloke.itch.io/altairis-sin...

Here we have the 6th version of ALTAIRIS 😱.. this time for the VIC-20 loudscotsbloke.itch.io/altairis-com...

Retrofest 26 is less than a week away! retrofest.uk I'll be there showing a collection of 'small is beautiful' home micros from the 80s. Fully functioning tiny footprint computers! Come and see how many you recognise. How about another sneak peek.. My Lambda 8300.

A bit of sunbathing before RetroFest next weekend..

Added the Commodore Pet to my growing list of ALTAIRIS versions. We now have ALTAIRIS available for Altair, ZX80, Jupiter Ace, COMX-35 and Pet. Why not check them out! loudscotsbloke.itch.io

Retrofest 26 is only a week away! retrofest.uk I'll be there showing a collection of 'small is beautiful' home micros from the 80s. Fully functioning tiny footprint computers! Come and see how many you recognise. How about a sneak peek.. my lovely C116 will be there!

Holy crap!! how awesome is this!!???

A large proportion of my collection is indeed classed as rare.. But none more so than this treasure. This is my Radionics R1001. Believed to be the only one. A lovely machine, similar to the Komtek and the TRS, but with it's own design aspects.

My new ZX80 game ALTAIRIS.. think you're good at Tetris? I've designed my game to suit the limited hardware. Turn based with limited moves and rotations.. adds a whole new dimension #Altairis #ZX80

On my bench tonight... The beautifully underpowered COM-35, running (of course!) my latest game 😎👍

Well... I've been at it again!! Here is my latest version of ALTAIRIS... For the COMX-35. loudscotsbloke.itch.io/altairis-com...

I have just released my latest version of ALTAIRIS for the Jupiter Ace! I did struggle a bit with FORTH but I'm happy with the end result. loudscotsbloke.itch.io/altairis-jup...

I have just released my new Sinclair ZX80 (4K ROM) game, ALTAIRIS. Feel free to check it out!

On the bench tonight... The gorgeous Sharp PC-1500A. Does it really fit in your pocket??! Hmm..

Here is my latest Altair 680/8800 game. ALTAIRIS. I'm loving coding within the limitations of this 50 year old TTY machine. If you are lucky enough to own an Altair, please check it out! loudscotsbloke.itch.io/altairis-for...

There is always time for blinkin lights!!

Guess what I'm playing??! 😎🫡

Currently multitasking.. playing Grid Trap on my Aquarius and on my Altair !! 😎

Who needs your modern Playstation's and XBox's??!! When I have computers that can produce such master pieces as this?! Just look at it! I already feel like I'm at the bottom of the ocean, I don't even need to show a video.. You already know how good the animation will be 😳😁🐠

Tonight on the bench is my awesome COMX-35 PC1. I have all 3 of the comx models (black and gold, white and silver, and this). This is the least pretty imo, but was redesigned to better suit a business and educational market. Lovely RCA1802 based machines. Quite unique.

Absolutely iconic.

I have just released my latest free game. Its a version of my Aquarius Grid Trap game..BUT..this version is for the 50 year old Altair 680 and 8800 series of 70s computer. It supports ANSI terminals as well as standard serial TTY and even a real Teletype! loudscotsbloke.itch.io/grid-trap-al...

Just giving this awesome Micro Professor MPF-II a bit of a tidy up. This is a great wee machine. Contrary to belief, she is not an Apple II clone. Only BASIC is compatible with the Apple. Yes, she really is THAT small! All done and looking fantastic!

Ok... It's Moo gun o'clock!!

For me, Easter isn’t about chocolate eggs or a long weekend. It’s about hope. As a Christian I believe Jesus’ death and resurrection show that love is stronger than darkness and new life is always possible. Wishing everyone a peaceful and hope-filled Easter. ✝️🌅

Recent acquisition to my treasures.... Don't think I own any other keyboard that is so badly constructed!! It feels like it's made from yogurt pots!!! It's absolutely awful!! Anyone else got a Maplin keyboard for the Zeddy?

For a moment, nothing happened. Then, after a second or so, nothing continued to happen.

On the bench tonight is my grubby Newbrain model A (no VFD!). Suffering from blank screen syndrome. Got a few days off work, so hoping to spend some quality time with this wee beastie. Looks like she has an additional ROM??!

Only Amiga makes it possible 😉

Just look at this beauty! Few machines look as gorgeous as my Dragon 32. Why not come and see her in action in person at this year's DragonFest in Cambridge!! Come on! You NEED to have more 6809 and 6847 awesomeness in your retro life! www.computinghistory.org.uk/det/76704/Dr...

Treated myself to a nice new ArcadeR 🕹️😎

This month's Pixel Addict just arrived!! This month in Templeman's Treasures I talk about my lovely Tomy Pyuuta. Why not grab your copy now!

Right.. not decided on which one to take to DragonFest yet.. they both have their strengths and weaknesses. I present my Fujitsu FM-7 and FM-8. Why not come and say hello, and find out which one made it 😎

Just checking another of my wonderful 680X machines, getting ready for DragonFest! Only 2 weeks away! tinyurl.com/DragonF2026 Why not come and see my fantastic Panasonic JR200 (and others!) in person! As you know, only the best computers have blue keys 😉

Latest restoration complete! Here is my Thomson TO8 ready for DragonFest!!

Just finished reading 'The Micro Kids' by Gary Plowman. Absolutely loved it! So many memories triggered while reading this, and great to know that me and my mates weren't alone! Lol. Highly highly recommended for all us 80s kids that lived through this awesome decade. 10/10 👍

If there was ever a platform that was perfect for Elite.. then surely THIS is it! Right on commander! 🫡

If there was ever a platform that was perfect for Elite.. then surely THIS is it! Right on commander! 🫡

Who's coming to DragonFest this year!? I'll be there, showing off some 680x lovelies (as well as a couple of dragons!). Come and say hello, and decide wherever this is the pinnacle of 6809 development in a home computer. Bonus point of you recognise her. tinyurl.com/DragonF2026

On the bench today.. possibly the most gorgeous Commodore ever made. I present my Commodore MAX. A rare beast, with a chequered history.

My latest acquisition, unusually for me was fully working, however, it had seen better days. So I've spent the last few days fully restoring her. So happy with the end result! This is my fully restored OU Hektor 3.

Had such a great time with fellow retro developers...

I am now officially on 'Lave' time 😎👍🫡

Woo hoo!! Major milestone!! Crossed the 1000 downloads mark!! 💪😎 Not bad for some bloke that writes games for a much-maligned 80s computer!! loudscotsbloke.itch.io

Ok, it's time to look at this poorly UK101

To my fellow Scots!! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Have a great Burn's night the night! 🥃 Fair fa’ your honest, sonsie face, Great Chieftain o’ the Puddin-race! Aboon them a’ ye tak your place, Painch, tripe, or thairm: Weel are ye wordy of a grace As lang ‘s my arm.

Which one would you choose??....