Mutant Caterpillar

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Mutant Caterpillar

Mutant Caterpillar

@MutantCatpillar

Retro games company offering repairs of old micro-computers as well as original hardware and software.

Aberystwyth, UK Katılım Nisan 2014
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TeamYouTube@TeamYouTube·
@SpectrumTinted there’s nothing more we can do on our side to change the outcome – these decisions are made very thoughtfully & our community guidelines exist to make YouTube a safer community for everyone. thanks again for understanding
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Mutant Caterpillar@MutantCatpillar·
@drkninja2k5 Usually about 4 weeks - but it depends on the damage. A fault on the 5V line could be almost anything so may take longer!
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Mutant Caterpillar@MutantCatpillar·
@chrisatyeart That Beeb was *unbelievably* awkward to diagnose. I was so happy when the errant chip finally showed itself so I could fix it properly! Do let me know if it goes kablooie again though.
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f u z z w e e d@fuzzweed·
Just wanna check in with my favourite zx clevers: if I want to plug a divmmc and a zx printer in at once, can I do this by making a pin to pin port doubler? If not is there a minimum number of pins I could switch to hotswap? @ZXDunny @clairezxclaire @futurewas8bit @ZxSpectROM
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Mutant Caterpillar@MutantCatpillar·
How nice to go shopping in the sprawling metropolis that is Aberystwyth and find an Amiga print mag in WH Smiths. Had to be bought for a nice read with a snack. Thanks @amigamagazine!
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GigerPunk
GigerPunk@GigerPunk·
W00t, looks like my Dragon is back from @MutantCatpillar, look forward to opening that up later and getting it all plugged back in again :)
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Mutant Caterpillar@MutantCatpillar·
@GigerPunk Twitter isn't letting me DM you, can you try DMing me please? Cost is about £49.99 + major parts (e.g. CPU) + return courier. Includes a recap.
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GigerPunk
GigerPunk@GigerPunk·
@MutantCatpillar Ah that'd be great, aside from getting back up and running again it could certainly do with recapping. Can you dm me to let me know how much and what I need to do?
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GigerPunk
GigerPunk@GigerPunk·
Removed all socketed chips from the dragon, along with the power connector ribbon bit and gave them a good blast of contact cleaner before dinner, then left a fan blowing on it to ensure it was dry. Plugged in again now and nope, still no good. Anyone know a good dragon repairer?
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Mutant Caterpillar
Mutant Caterpillar@MutantCatpillar·
@madpete76 Glad it got home safely! I'd it gives you any trouble at all just let me know. Though if it *is* going to go wrong again, it's guaranteed to be during a live stream. ;)
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Robert Price
Robert Price@robertprice·
I really love the wrapping on my parcel from @MutantCatpillar and the amazing business card.
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Mutant Caterpillar@MutantCatpillar·
@RMCRetro @BillConiglio @ManiaSega @MarkFixesStuff I'm not really doing the more complex console repairs at the moment, but I may at least have advice? What's the symptoms? I once had one with a failed resistor array in the connecting block between the MegaCD and the Megadrive. Caused havoc!
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Mutant Caterpillar@MutantCatpillar·
@JayBent79518573 Yes, we do still do them. It costs £69.99 + return postage + any major parts needed (e. g. the more expensive chips). That includes a full recap of the mainboard, PSU and floppy, and a year's warranty.
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MANCVANDAL - TEAMLH44 - GR63@JayBent79518573·
@MutantCatpillar Hi. Do you still do repairs to Atari STFM systems? I have one that works but locks up after a few minutes (average 5). Some people said could need a recap, or maybe one of the chips has gone. If you do still do it, how much is the service now? Thanks.
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aNdy
aNdy@AndyVaisey·
Finally reassembled my #C64 and #C64c after the boards were recapped and main chips heat-sinked by the *fantastic* @MutantCatpillar! My A1200 board and Apollo 1230 will be winging their way for recapping soon!
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chrisoregan
chrisoregan@chrisoregan·
Many thanks to @MutantCatpillar for doing such an excellent job of repairing my Harlequin #zxspectrum Curse those poorly made ICs!
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