Pimped Amiga 500
3 days ago
- #Amiga 500
- #Hardware Restoration
- #Retro Computing
- The author shares their journey of restoring and upgrading an Amiga 500 to their dream 1990s setup, including adding fast RAM and IDE storage.
- Detailed hardware restoration process covering plastics, metallic shield, keyboard, mouse, and floppy drive.
- Installation and configuration of an IDE68k + GottaGoFastRAM combo for enhanced performance.
- Preparation and installation of the operating system, including custom partitioning and Workbench 1.3 setup.
- Installation of essential and enhancement software to improve usability and functionality of the Amiga 500.
- Customization of the startup-sequence and user environment for a personalized experience.
- Final showcase of the restored Amiga 500, including screenshots and a live demonstration on real hardware.