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spannerspencer over 10 years ago
From classrooms to wearable tech - the beeb is back!
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Not sure if you guys have heard about this one yet, but the BBC MicroBit seems like it'd be right up the Top Members' techno alley.

 

The Beeb has announced the program now, which means we've run out some content around the initiative as well. Thought you guys would like to check it all out:

 

hexwab has kicked things off with a great retrospective on the BBC Micro of 30 years hence, and I've put down my own broken memories of high school computer rooms to usher in our micromemories tag.

 

If any of you guys spent your school days tapping away at the Beeb's colourful keyboard, blog it up in the The specified item was not found. (or comment on the existing coverage) to tell the community about those hallowed days of yore! And don't forget to add in the micromemories tag to put yourself in the running to win a C64 plug 'n' play game thing.

 

Let's go, retro!

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  • Workshopshed
    Workshopshed over 10 years ago in reply to spannerspencer +7
    Here's one I made earlier (a lot earlier). Powered by a ZxSpectrum, not a BBC.
  • spannerspencer
    spannerspencer over 10 years ago in reply to Robert Peter Oakes +4
    You're not wrong there, Robert Peter Oakes . It's not just the kids learning to code -- it's the teachers that'll need backup, support and ideas on what to do with it. Although there are already some cool…
  • Former Member
    Former Member over 10 years ago +3
    Damn you BBC Micro!! Its amazing how many our school had that went unused.. I made it my mission to put scrolling text on them all that I learnt from programming my Acorn Electron! check out the "micro…
  • balearicdynamics
    balearicdynamics over 10 years ago

    Hello Spencer,

     

    read just few minutes ago on FB and checked on the MicroMemories. I have not clear if the blog posts (I have in mind to put something probably very original) also cover all non-C64 retro stuff and every retro-memory is ok or should be specific.

     

    Enrico

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  • spannerspencer
    spannerspencer over 10 years ago in reply to balearicdynamics

    Hey man!

     

    In this particular respect, we're looking at the BBC Micro given the new bbc_microbit has just been announced, although that's a distinctly British thing. It'd be equally great to hear about the early days of school computers in other countries, so if that was the C64 for you (or was something else entirely), then please go for it!

     

    Just remember to add in the micromemories tag so we can track your post. Let us know when you've published!

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    balearicdynamics over 10 years ago in reply to spannerspencer

    Ok, Il should make some photos before (I already have manuals and sources hehe). I live in Spain so I am out of competition, but it does no matter image

     

    Enrico

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  • spannerspencer
    spannerspencer over 10 years ago in reply to balearicdynamics

    I'll hook you up with something, even if we can't enter you into the competition image

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  • balearicdynamics
    balearicdynamics over 10 years ago in reply to spannerspencer

    Thank you Spencer, but don't spend too much time. It's a pleasure to remove the webs from my absolutely first documentation I have never produced in 1979 image

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  • spannerspencer
    spannerspencer over 10 years ago in reply to balearicdynamics

    Looking forward to it!

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  • Former Member
    Former Member over 10 years ago

    Damn you BBC Micro!!

     

    Its amazing how many our school had that went unused.. I made it my mission to put scrolling text on them all that I learnt from programming my Acorn Electron! check out the "micro men" documentary, its all about the battle of computing from the good old days!!

     

    Messing with the BBC's was one thing but getting a go on plotter was another, that little turtle robot was guarded by a group of old beardies ready to battle to the death should any young whipper snappers like me try and get within arms reach!

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  • spannerspencer
    spannerspencer over 10 years ago in reply to Former Member

    There's something hypnotic about watching a plotter. I don't know why, but it's hard to look away from one image . Like watching a camp fire, or a washing machine full of bingo balls.

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  • Workshopshed
    Workshopshed over 10 years ago in reply to spannerspencer

    Here's one I made earlier (a lot earlier). Powered by a ZxSpectrum, not a BBC.

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  • balearicdynamics
    balearicdynamics over 10 years ago in reply to Workshopshed

    Absolutely fascinating !

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