James Holden – Leeds, UK

26 January 2023

A Cheap RGB SCART to HDMI Scaler

Having been burned by a couple of the cheaper SCART to HDMI converters that only convert composite video, I was cautiously pleased to find this model for only £26 on Amazon that seemed to support RGB, which offers much better image quality. I’d been looking for an RGB SCART adapter for some time because, although the kitchen TV supports the...

Retro Computing

19 January 2023

BBC Micro/Master Serial Cable

Interfacing a beeb to a PC is sometimes useful if you want to transfer data between the two systems. The BBC has an RS423 serial port on the rear of the case, but with an unusual 5-pin “domino” layout DIN plug. This carries the following signals: These are electrically compatible with the RS232 port on a PC. However, the suggested...

Acorn

28 May 2020

A circular walk from Churwell to New Farnley

This is an enjoyable and varied circular walk from Churwell, taking in Gildersome, Nan Whins Wood, and New Farnley. You could, of course, join the walk anywhere on the route and return to your starting point. From the Ibbetsons, follow the ginnel to Rooms Lane and cross the motorway bridge. Bear right down the tree-covered section and emerge on Gelderd...

Walking