root42, 2 months ago to random

How long was it ago that I last picked up Tristam Island? Two things that annoy me a bit: the inventory limit and illogical things. You have to look UNDER the boat and eat the seaweed. Why?? There were no hints that there might be something under the boat!
#interactivefiction #tristamisland #psion3

thelastpsion, 5 months ago to retrocomputing

A summary of my first impressions of #Psion's object oriented ecosystem for #EPOC16.

TL;DR: It feels janky, but I'm also a noob. Plus what about Objective-C?

I'm certain there's loads that I've missed with this. Do feel free to comment with constructive information.

#retrocomputing #retrodev #ObjectOriented #OOP #OO #ObjectiveC #programming #16bit #oldtech #smalltalk #epoc #psion3

https://hackaday.io/project/161291-the-last-psion/log/226441-beginning-olib-an-entirely-uneducated-look-at-psions-proprietary-object-oriented-c

thelastpsion, 8 months ago to retrocomputing

Of course, if you want truly era-appropriate, genuine #Psion artwork, look no further than these gems.

#RetroComputing #Psion3 #Art

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squelch41, 10 months ago to retrocomputing

@thelastpsion Is it possible to make your own series 3a/3c serial cable? Was trying to find info online but can't really find much #psion3 #psion #retrocomputing

thelastpsion, 10 months ago to retrocomputing

Was thinking of making a video this weekend on installing #PsiWin in a WinXP VM and use a USB-RS232 adapter. Turns out someone's beaten me to it!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkMYmOT3qzs

Two things I'd like to add.

• PL2303 USB-RS232 adapters work best. I use a UGREEN one. A link to the driver is at the top of this page (works fine in XP): https://www.prolific.com.tw/US/ShowProduct.aspx?p_id=225&pcid=41
• The link to PsiWin in the video's description is dead. Use this instead: https://www.garethjmsaunders.co.uk/2021/03/09/where-to-download-psiwin-2-3-3/

#retrocomputing #Psion #Psion3 #Psion3a #Psion5

thelastpsion, 10 months ago to retrocomputing

Anyone remember the Graphic Adventure Creator?

Originally made for the #Amstrad #CPC, my experience of it was from a #YourSinclair covertape.

Anyway, it's been on my list to attempt porting it to #Psion #EPOC16 for ages. It's not top priority, but the machine is perfectly designed for playing #textadventure games (see @root42's escapades with #Infocom).

Be great if it could decompile and play old games, too.

#retrocomputing #Psion3 #adventure

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphic_Adventure_Creator
https://gac.interface1.net/

thelastpsion, 10 months ago to retrocomputing

And we're done! Behold my new #DailyDriver.

Mods:

• Lid portion of hinge reinforced with JB Weld
• Swapped out "questionnaire" touchbar for the regular 3c/mx one
• Swapped out EL panel for newer one with better colour

The keyboard membrane feels a bit mushier than on my previous 3mx. I'll give this one a go for a few days, but I might swap it out.

The screen contrast is low by default, but increasing it 4 steps makes it usable.

Otherwise, I'm happy with it. 😊

#Psion #Psion3 #RetroComputing

kianryan, 11 months ago to random

New Blog Post :: Connecting Your RC2014 to a Psion 5MX, Psion 3 or other RS232 Terminal.

https://www.kianryan.co.uk/2023-06-22-connecting-rc2014-to-psion-or-other-rs232-terminal/

We take two generations of Psion handhelds, and using a RS232 to TTL converter, connect them up to the RC2014 Z80 computer to use as terminals. Instructions given to replicate.

#rc2014 #z80 #psion #rs232 #psion5mx #psion3

root42, 11 months ago to random

Time for another #PunyInform title. This time it’s „Morris“ by Dee Cooke.
You are in a pub and outside is a parade of Morris dancers, which you hate. So how do you get out of the pub then…?
https://ifdb.org/viewgame?id=7x6fjua7uixmfn2x
#interactivefiction #psion3

root42, 1 year ago to random

Yup, it’s going great.
#interactivefiction #hibernated #psion #series3