<![CDATA[Discussion Forum for all things Microbee - Introductions]]> https://microbeetechnology.com.au/forum/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:37:11 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Hello!]]> https://microbeetechnology.com.au/forum/thread-1070.html Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:16:44 +1000 PaulC]]> https://microbeetechnology.com.au/forum/thread-1070.html
First computer I ever got to use was a Microbee - a ROM model around 1983-4 in school. 

I haven't had a chance to touch one again until recently acquiring a 128K non-premium model, with what looks like a 3.5" disk controller (alas, no drives) and a green monochrome monitor.

The computer seems to work, but the majority of keys are flaky. They seem to be coming to life a bit with some use (if I move the keys side to side when depressed they will mostly register) so I'm hoping that it's just oxidation, but may need to get a replacement keyboard at some point. 

The monitor, alas, isn't working - it flickers on when turned on very briefly, and then goes black. But of course I can use the system with another composite monitor, and it's nice to have an original for display at least. 

I plan to try using a Gotek to get started, at least until I can source a proper drive (then maybe try a dual drive setup with a gotek and real 3.5" drive arrangement.

Anyway, just a brief message to introduce myself and say hi. It's exciting to revisit the computer that got me interested in computing in the first place. Good times ahead I hope!]]>
First computer I ever got to use was a Microbee - a ROM model around 1983-4 in school. 

I haven't had a chance to touch one again until recently acquiring a 128K non-premium model, with what looks like a 3.5" disk controller (alas, no drives) and a green monochrome monitor.

The computer seems to work, but the majority of keys are flaky. They seem to be coming to life a bit with some use (if I move the keys side to side when depressed they will mostly register) so I'm hoping that it's just oxidation, but may need to get a replacement keyboard at some point. 

The monitor, alas, isn't working - it flickers on when turned on very briefly, and then goes black. But of course I can use the system with another composite monitor, and it's nice to have an original for display at least. 

I plan to try using a Gotek to get started, at least until I can source a proper drive (then maybe try a dual drive setup with a gotek and real 3.5" drive arrangement.

Anyway, just a brief message to introduce myself and say hi. It's exciting to revisit the computer that got me interested in computing in the first place. Good times ahead I hope!]]> <![CDATA[thanks for adding me]]> https://microbeetechnology.com.au/forum/thread-1067.html Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:26:17 +1000 taren0305]]> https://microbeetechnology.com.au/forum/thread-1067.html hi all thanks for the add.. i am hoping to find a place to get dsk images and get help completing my suzy core board. im happy to pay. just needs roms burned and some resisters soldered and ic's put in. any help would be great.]]> hi all thanks for the add.. i am hoping to find a place to get dsk images and get help completing my suzy core board. im happy to pay. just needs roms burned and some resisters soldered and ic's put in. any help would be great.]]> <![CDATA[Fairly new to Microbee]]> https://microbeetechnology.com.au/forum/thread-1065.html Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:44:53 +1000 brizza]]> https://microbeetechnology.com.au/forum/thread-1065.html

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.jpg   20260814_155951 (2).jpg (Size: 485.75 KB / Downloads: 35) ]]> <![CDATA[I'm new. Long story short...]]> https://microbeetechnology.com.au/forum/thread-1061.html Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:46:18 +1000 Gespenster2]]> https://microbeetechnology.com.au/forum/thread-1061.html https://problemkaputt.de/infgmb.htm if someone is interested. (Before that I did similar for Game Boy Advance, but now, I wanna be even more 'lo-fi'.) Anyway, I think that might turn out max. cozy. All of this is for my own personal use, nothing about this is commercial.

Well, and it seem that you have a bunch of .z3 files. Hoping I may have some.  Big Grin
(You have them in/due to your adventure floppy compilations. For maybe that is not something many people recall or are interested in.)

(I was born in central Europe, so all we ever had at home were two C64 and an Amiga.)

Kind Regards,]]> https://problemkaputt.de/infgmb.htm if someone is interested. (Before that I did similar for Game Boy Advance, but now, I wanna be even more 'lo-fi'.) Anyway, I think that might turn out max. cozy. All of this is for my own personal use, nothing about this is commercial.

Well, and it seem that you have a bunch of .z3 files. Hoping I may have some.  Big Grin
(You have them in/due to your adventure floppy compilations. For maybe that is not something many people recall or are interested in.)

(I was born in central Europe, so all we ever had at home were two C64 and an Amiga.)

Kind Regards,]]> <![CDATA[Hello from a new Microbee owner]]> https://microbeetechnology.com.au/forum/thread-1045.html Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:50:12 +1000 headwerkn]]> https://microbeetechnology.com.au/forum/thread-1045.html
My name's Ben. A couple of years ago a former work colleague, knowing my interest in old computing history, kindly donated his Microbees and associated paraphernalia to me, in the hope I'd be able to resurrect and preserve them (and also get them out of his garage, hehe).


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(I'll post a separate thread for restoration shortly.)

As a child of the 80s and 90s I'm of the right vintage to have been a Microbee user first time around. However as a student of the Tasmanian state education system my computer upbringing was primarily around the Acorn BBC Model B (still using for programming BASIC in 1994) and later Archimedes A3000 and A410 (I was doing CAD on until 1995). There were of course various !286 and !386 machines running DOS and later Windows 3.1 that came into the fray around high school, primarily for typing practice, learning to use spreadsheets and later on, programming. Many hours were spent on an Atari ST doing MIDI sequencing in music, as (insert Grampa Simpson voice) was the style at the time...

We did not have a computer growing up (a source of much frustration for myself, given I was set on an computer engineering/3D modelling career path since before my teens) but my father being a teacher was able to get a school-issue Acorn Model B for term holidays to keep me occupied. Other friends had the usual Commodore 64s, Amigas and the occasional PC, for those whose parents were in the industry.

I ended up in multimedia, graphic design and web development for the first decade and a bit of my career and thus become a fairly dyed-in-the-wool Mac fan from the late 90s onwards. For time I had a substantial (20+) vintage Mac collection, back when late 80s and 90s Macs were cheap and unwanted. That collection got downsized over the 2000s with the last few items old after Steve Jobs' passing, when the combination of decaying electronics and skyrocketing prices made more sense for them to be someone else's problem.

I can't quite remember when I first learned about the existence of the Microbee; somewhere between the late 90s and early 2000s when I came across the "computer in a box" format of later 3.5" drive-based systems and wondered what on earth I was looking at! Discovering Australia's own contribution to 8 bit computing came as a bit of a surprise. When said former workmate mentioned he'd used one in the late 80s and early 90s as part of his electrical engineering studies, I was naturally very keen to take a look... 

Looking forward to lots of discussions, troubleshooting and the smell of flux ;-)

Cheers, Ben.]]>
My name's Ben. A couple of years ago a former work colleague, knowing my interest in old computing history, kindly donated his Microbees and associated paraphernalia to me, in the hope I'd be able to resurrect and preserve them (and also get them out of his garage, hehe).


.jpeg   IMG_5087.jpeg (Size: 212 KB / Downloads: 62)

(I'll post a separate thread for restoration shortly.)

As a child of the 80s and 90s I'm of the right vintage to have been a Microbee user first time around. However as a student of the Tasmanian state education system my computer upbringing was primarily around the Acorn BBC Model B (still using for programming BASIC in 1994) and later Archimedes A3000 and A410 (I was doing CAD on until 1995). There were of course various !286 and !386 machines running DOS and later Windows 3.1 that came into the fray around high school, primarily for typing practice, learning to use spreadsheets and later on, programming. Many hours were spent on an Atari ST doing MIDI sequencing in music, as (insert Grampa Simpson voice) was the style at the time...

We did not have a computer growing up (a source of much frustration for myself, given I was set on an computer engineering/3D modelling career path since before my teens) but my father being a teacher was able to get a school-issue Acorn Model B for term holidays to keep me occupied. Other friends had the usual Commodore 64s, Amigas and the occasional PC, for those whose parents were in the industry.

I ended up in multimedia, graphic design and web development for the first decade and a bit of my career and thus become a fairly dyed-in-the-wool Mac fan from the late 90s onwards. For time I had a substantial (20+) vintage Mac collection, back when late 80s and 90s Macs were cheap and unwanted. That collection got downsized over the 2000s with the last few items old after Steve Jobs' passing, when the combination of decaying electronics and skyrocketing prices made more sense for them to be someone else's problem.

I can't quite remember when I first learned about the existence of the Microbee; somewhere between the late 90s and early 2000s when I came across the "computer in a box" format of later 3.5" drive-based systems and wondered what on earth I was looking at! Discovering Australia's own contribution to 8 bit computing came as a bit of a surprise. When said former workmate mentioned he'd used one in the late 80s and early 90s as part of his electrical engineering studies, I was naturally very keen to take a look... 

Looking forward to lots of discussions, troubleshooting and the smell of flux ;-)

Cheers, Ben.]]> <![CDATA[Hello from the UK!]]> https://microbeetechnology.com.au/forum/thread-1038.html Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:46:20 +1000 Cardboard76]]> https://microbeetechnology.com.au/forum/thread-1038.html
I'm a 22 year old autistic retro computer enthusiast furry from North Yorkshire, England, pleased to meet you all!

I'm rather curious about the Microbee, and I'd like to try and get my hands on one, even if importing one would be a bit difficult.

Ever since I watched the recent video by @LittleCar on YouTube I've become mildly infatuated with the humble M'bee, so hopefully that infatuation stays for a good long while.

Anyway, that's all for now. See you all later!

PS: my timezone is BST/GMT, so I'll probably be awake while the rest of you all are asleep or busy.]]>
I'm a 22 year old autistic retro computer enthusiast furry from North Yorkshire, England, pleased to meet you all!

I'm rather curious about the Microbee, and I'd like to try and get my hands on one, even if importing one would be a bit difficult.

Ever since I watched the recent video by @LittleCar on YouTube I've become mildly infatuated with the humble M'bee, so hopefully that infatuation stays for a good long while.

Anyway, that's all for now. See you all later!

PS: my timezone is BST/GMT, so I'll probably be awake while the rest of you all are asleep or busy.]]> <![CDATA[Hi from Perth (Microbee user 1985)]]> https://microbeetechnology.com.au/forum/thread-1030.html Wed, 20 May 2026 16:55:24 +1000 markfre]]> https://microbeetechnology.com.au/forum/thread-1030.html
Question: What was the first colour Microbee model?  The 32kB Communicator?

- Mark]]>
Question: What was the first colour Microbee model?  The 32kB Communicator?

- Mark]]> <![CDATA[A fan from the 80s]]> https://microbeetechnology.com.au/forum/thread-1023.html Fri, 08 May 2026 12:23:31 +1000 cipheranarchist]]> https://microbeetechnology.com.au/forum/thread-1023.html I am a MicroBee user from the 80s. 
If you want to know more about me, well, the first sentence in my LinkedIn bio says it all!

"My passion for technology began in the 1980s with exposure to MicroBee, an Australian educational computer company, sparking a lifelong interest in tech."

I am just here to talk MicroBee and talk hardware, and tech generally. 
Reach out and say hi, and feel free to ask any questions.
I live in Queensland State, on the Gold Coast.
It's great to meet y'all!

Full bio:

Code:
My passion for technology began in the 1980s with exposure to MicroBee, an Australian educational computer company, sparking a lifelong interest in tech. 
Growing up during the personal computing boom, I witnessed the pivotal developments of the 1980s and 1990s. 
Immersed in systems like the Commodore VIC-20, Commodore 64, and Amiga, I gained early programming experience. 
BASIC on the VIC-20 and C64 fueled my interest, while the Amiga broadened my understanding of computing. As I advanced through school, I saw rapid innovation with systems like the Apple Macintosh and Intel’s processors. 
My programming skills grew with Q-BASIC on MS-DOS, and Windows 95 revolutionized user interface design. 
In 2002, I adopted Linux, deepening my engagement with technology. 
Over the years, I’ve contributed to projects like Creative Commons, Tor, Tails, and cloud computing. 
Recently, my focus shifted to artificial intelligence. 
In 2012, I co-founded Freedom Publishers Union, advocating for free speech, digital rights, and open information. 
I’ve held roles as a Linux technologist, web entrepreneur, and publisher, with skills in photographic imaging and graphic design complementing my technical expertise. 
From my home in Gold Coast, Queensland, I stay active in the FOSS and Linux communities. 
As an anarchist and advocate for free speech, anti-censorship, and digital rights, I criticize capitalist structures for perpetuating inequality and greed. 
I’m also a strong proponent of encryption to combat government surveillance. 
I was a member of the Pirate Party of Australia and later founded Democratic Pirates Australia, which merged with Freedom Publishers Union. 
I continue to support Creative Commons and the Tor Project. 
In January 2023, I was appointed Director of Cicada 3301 AU, and in October 2023, I joined the Australian Republic Movement. 
Zen Buddhism also plays a key role in my personal and professional life.
]]> I am a MicroBee user from the 80s. 
If you want to know more about me, well, the first sentence in my LinkedIn bio says it all!

"My passion for technology began in the 1980s with exposure to MicroBee, an Australian educational computer company, sparking a lifelong interest in tech."

I am just here to talk MicroBee and talk hardware, and tech generally. 
Reach out and say hi, and feel free to ask any questions.
I live in Queensland State, on the Gold Coast.
It's great to meet y'all!

Full bio:

Code:
My passion for technology began in the 1980s with exposure to MicroBee, an Australian educational computer company, sparking a lifelong interest in tech. 
Growing up during the personal computing boom, I witnessed the pivotal developments of the 1980s and 1990s. 
Immersed in systems like the Commodore VIC-20, Commodore 64, and Amiga, I gained early programming experience. 
BASIC on the VIC-20 and C64 fueled my interest, while the Amiga broadened my understanding of computing. As I advanced through school, I saw rapid innovation with systems like the Apple Macintosh and Intel’s processors. 
My programming skills grew with Q-BASIC on MS-DOS, and Windows 95 revolutionized user interface design. 
In 2002, I adopted Linux, deepening my engagement with technology. 
Over the years, I’ve contributed to projects like Creative Commons, Tor, Tails, and cloud computing. 
Recently, my focus shifted to artificial intelligence. 
In 2012, I co-founded Freedom Publishers Union, advocating for free speech, digital rights, and open information. 
I’ve held roles as a Linux technologist, web entrepreneur, and publisher, with skills in photographic imaging and graphic design complementing my technical expertise. 
From my home in Gold Coast, Queensland, I stay active in the FOSS and Linux communities. 
As an anarchist and advocate for free speech, anti-censorship, and digital rights, I criticize capitalist structures for perpetuating inequality and greed. 
I’m also a strong proponent of encryption to combat government surveillance. 
I was a member of the Pirate Party of Australia and later founded Democratic Pirates Australia, which merged with Freedom Publishers Union. 
I continue to support Creative Commons and the Tor Project. 
In January 2023, I was appointed Director of Cicada 3301 AU, and in October 2023, I joined the Australian Republic Movement. 
Zen Buddhism also plays a key role in my personal and professional life.
]]> <![CDATA[G'day guys]]> https://microbeetechnology.com.au/forum/thread-1017.html Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:08:53 +1000 Gommy]]> https://microbeetechnology.com.au/forum/thread-1017.html
Family bought the Microbee 32k with tape drive way back in the 80's when I was a pre-teen boy with the inability to sit still at school. I have 3 very clear memories that I have held onto and think about often in the last 40 years:

1. I scored 912 in Dodgem, and no-one else saw me do it.

2. I learned what a factorial was when I played Escape from Colditz, and never finished the game because I was too young to figure out the other questions.

3. I did my first programming ever in Basic and it got me hooked on computers for life.

I will be honest, I have been thinking about the first 2 memories disturbingly often over the last 40 years or so. One of the younger guys here at work, as we were discussing old computers, said to me "Why don't you ask Grok how to find the games?". I sort of looked at him disdainfully, thinking that I don't need some silly AI thing to find something on the internet, and by the time I finished rolling my eyes and telling him that, he'd already put the question to his phone and it spat out the Microbee Technology website.

So here I am, now I am going to do whatever is required in order to finally solve Escape from Colditz. The Dodgem score is not something I will ever attempt to beat, that memory is a strong anchor that holds me to earth during some crazy times.

Thank you all for keeping these things alive, guys.

Cheers,
Gommy]]>
Family bought the Microbee 32k with tape drive way back in the 80's when I was a pre-teen boy with the inability to sit still at school. I have 3 very clear memories that I have held onto and think about often in the last 40 years:

1. I scored 912 in Dodgem, and no-one else saw me do it.

2. I learned what a factorial was when I played Escape from Colditz, and never finished the game because I was too young to figure out the other questions.

3. I did my first programming ever in Basic and it got me hooked on computers for life.

I will be honest, I have been thinking about the first 2 memories disturbingly often over the last 40 years or so. One of the younger guys here at work, as we were discussing old computers, said to me "Why don't you ask Grok how to find the games?". I sort of looked at him disdainfully, thinking that I don't need some silly AI thing to find something on the internet, and by the time I finished rolling my eyes and telling him that, he'd already put the question to his phone and it spat out the Microbee Technology website.

So here I am, now I am going to do whatever is required in order to finally solve Escape from Colditz. The Dodgem score is not something I will ever attempt to beat, that memory is a strong anchor that holds me to earth during some crazy times.

Thank you all for keeping these things alive, guys.

Cheers,
Gommy]]> <![CDATA[Hej from Sweden]]> https://microbeetechnology.com.au/forum/thread-1003.html Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:33:24 +1100 mswidi]]> https://microbeetechnology.com.au/forum/thread-1003.html



The nostalgia of the old days in the late 1980 will always follow me....]]>



The nostalgia of the old days in the late 1980 will always follow me....]]> <![CDATA[New to owning a Microbee]]> https://microbeetechnology.com.au/forum/thread-985.html Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:01:24 +1100 MarvinTMRX86]]> https://microbeetechnology.com.au/forum/thread-985.html
Thanks for approving me into the group.

My path through Computers has been C64>C128>Amiga>PC>PC>PC> etc etc and a career in IT (36 years now).
My early exposure to Computers was Apple II at School, friends with Vic20's and then an older friend who was a HAM/Amateur Radio operator who was ex-communications for the AirForce. He had 2 Microbee machines at the time (1985). He was interested in intercepting Satellite transmissions and listening in. I was fascinated and became involved and started getting involved. Eventually we ended up writing software to communicate with Pack Rat (I think it was called) and decode Satelite transmissions and managed to obtain slow-scan TV. Always enjoyed my times working on the Microbee. Being a kid naturally there was the lure of games and I ended up selling my Trainset and mowing lawns to eventually purchase my first Computer being the C64 Breadbin. Although the games were the attraction I ended up more fascinated by programming and real world interfacing the C64. 

Fast forward to recent times and I'm absolutely obsessed with Retro computing. I work with the latest technology every day but prefer to come home and work on retro machines, I find it calming. I now and have a lot of retro machines but the nostalgia of working on the Microbee has always been there. Word seems to get around and people bring me old machines to tinker with. Some time back a client brought a Microbee to me and I spent a lot of time replacing components but never got it working and ended up selling it on ebay as parts which was really disappointing because the Microbee is pretty rare. More recently a customer brought me another Microbee and I've been working away cleaning it and checking components for some time now.

The first thing I tested in isolation was the PSU and it was overvolting at 15.6V so I discarded that and built my own version of a power supply and dialled down the voltage to 9 volts. Last night was the moment of truth. I connected the power and sure enough I have MicroBee Disk Monitor c1983 screen. I was so happy!!! 
BTW: Should it "beep" when its turned on from the speaker? I can't remember?

I have a lot of work to do still. It appears that almost all the keys work but haven't been able to get anything out the "V" key and the disk drives don't power on at all. Actually plugging them in results in the display disappearing on the Microbee so thats my next challenge.

I found your wonderful group and thought I'd introduce myself and share my story. 
The more I learn about the Microbee the more puzzled I am as to why I didn't hear more about the Microbee "back in the day". The Microbee is an amazing machine and such an integral part of the Australian Computer History. 

Anyway, I'm enjoying my journey and here's some pics for you.
-Glenn
Model II 1982 with MB1656 Component board
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[Image: Microbee1.png]]]>
Thanks for approving me into the group.

My path through Computers has been C64>C128>Amiga>PC>PC>PC> etc etc and a career in IT (36 years now).
My early exposure to Computers was Apple II at School, friends with Vic20's and then an older friend who was a HAM/Amateur Radio operator who was ex-communications for the AirForce. He had 2 Microbee machines at the time (1985). He was interested in intercepting Satellite transmissions and listening in. I was fascinated and became involved and started getting involved. Eventually we ended up writing software to communicate with Pack Rat (I think it was called) and decode Satelite transmissions and managed to obtain slow-scan TV. Always enjoyed my times working on the Microbee. Being a kid naturally there was the lure of games and I ended up selling my Trainset and mowing lawns to eventually purchase my first Computer being the C64 Breadbin. Although the games were the attraction I ended up more fascinated by programming and real world interfacing the C64. 

Fast forward to recent times and I'm absolutely obsessed with Retro computing. I work with the latest technology every day but prefer to come home and work on retro machines, I find it calming. I now and have a lot of retro machines but the nostalgia of working on the Microbee has always been there. Word seems to get around and people bring me old machines to tinker with. Some time back a client brought a Microbee to me and I spent a lot of time replacing components but never got it working and ended up selling it on ebay as parts which was really disappointing because the Microbee is pretty rare. More recently a customer brought me another Microbee and I've been working away cleaning it and checking components for some time now.

The first thing I tested in isolation was the PSU and it was overvolting at 15.6V so I discarded that and built my own version of a power supply and dialled down the voltage to 9 volts. Last night was the moment of truth. I connected the power and sure enough I have MicroBee Disk Monitor c1983 screen. I was so happy!!! 
BTW: Should it "beep" when its turned on from the speaker? I can't remember?

I have a lot of work to do still. It appears that almost all the keys work but haven't been able to get anything out the "V" key and the disk drives don't power on at all. Actually plugging them in results in the display disappearing on the Microbee so thats my next challenge.

I found your wonderful group and thought I'd introduce myself and share my story. 
The more I learn about the Microbee the more puzzled I am as to why I didn't hear more about the Microbee "back in the day". The Microbee is an amazing machine and such an integral part of the Australian Computer History. 

Anyway, I'm enjoying my journey and here's some pics for you.
-Glenn
Model II 1982 with MB1656 Component board
[Image: Microbee2.png]
[Image: Microbee4.png]
[Image: Microbee3.png]
[Image: Microbee1.png]]]> <![CDATA[Hi from Germany]]> https://microbeetechnology.com.au/forum/thread-978.html Wed, 24 Dec 2025 01:32:57 +1100 theVintage]]> https://microbeetechnology.com.au/forum/thread-978.html
I joined from Germany today because I came across this forum that seems to have a wealth of information on the Exidy sourcerer system as well. A while back, I restored a daisywheel printer that Exidy sold as the DP6120 with the word processing system. I'm looking for information on this printer and particularly the jumper settings on the controller board to properly configure it.
I run a blog on my retro projects also showing the printer: https://www.thevintagecomputer.de/tec-fp...l-printer/

Best regards
Timo]]>
I joined from Germany today because I came across this forum that seems to have a wealth of information on the Exidy sourcerer system as well. A while back, I restored a daisywheel printer that Exidy sold as the DP6120 with the word processing system. I'm looking for information on this printer and particularly the jumper settings on the controller board to properly configure it.
I run a blog on my retro projects also showing the printer: https://www.thevintagecomputer.de/tec-fp...l-printer/

Best regards
Timo]]> <![CDATA[hi from FNQ]]> https://microbeetechnology.com.au/forum/thread-967.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:31:12 +1100 apple2]]> https://microbeetechnology.com.au/forum/thread-967.html
I've been into retro 8-bit computers since the late 70's. Apple II, Dream 6800, Souther Cross Z80, TEC-1D/F, uComp Z80, Heathkit ET-3400, SYM-1, IMSAI 8080 (clone).

Although I don't yet own any type of Microbee, I do have a lot of other 8 bit SBCs, Apple II and Mac 68K computers.

I'm mainly a hardware guy, but over the last few years I consider myself a Software guy too. My latest project was adding a Compact Flash Hard drive to my ET-3400 and write the disk drivers so that I could have 126 disk drives up to 16MB in size. I also ported FLEX 6800 OS so I could boot FLEX directly off the CF card.

Back around 2014ish there was a new kit being made for the Microbee by the original company at around $400 IIRC, and at the time I was going to put my name on the list for one but decided to research a bit more first. I was mainly concerned that I wouldn't have any media to run on it or any way to load or save files. I think there was some kind of SD storage solution but I can't recall if that was ever available and this is the main reason why I didn't order one. Apparently you could connect up some original vintage hardware, but this isn't how I wanted to use the Microbee. An SD card solution for a hard drive/floppy drive emulator would be nice.

I was a member of the MSPP and posted stuff and documentation relating to the Dream 6800. hi Chicken Man! Recently, as I'm now retired, I tried to log into my original MSPP account but was bounced. Unable to RESET my password I'm joining here to see what the latest is on the Microbee kit (if any), and maybe get some help with MSPP which still seems to exist.

regards,
Mark C
Townsville QLD, in Oz.]]>
I've been into retro 8-bit computers since the late 70's. Apple II, Dream 6800, Souther Cross Z80, TEC-1D/F, uComp Z80, Heathkit ET-3400, SYM-1, IMSAI 8080 (clone).

Although I don't yet own any type of Microbee, I do have a lot of other 8 bit SBCs, Apple II and Mac 68K computers.

I'm mainly a hardware guy, but over the last few years I consider myself a Software guy too. My latest project was adding a Compact Flash Hard drive to my ET-3400 and write the disk drivers so that I could have 126 disk drives up to 16MB in size. I also ported FLEX 6800 OS so I could boot FLEX directly off the CF card.

Back around 2014ish there was a new kit being made for the Microbee by the original company at around $400 IIRC, and at the time I was going to put my name on the list for one but decided to research a bit more first. I was mainly concerned that I wouldn't have any media to run on it or any way to load or save files. I think there was some kind of SD storage solution but I can't recall if that was ever available and this is the main reason why I didn't order one. Apparently you could connect up some original vintage hardware, but this isn't how I wanted to use the Microbee. An SD card solution for a hard drive/floppy drive emulator would be nice.

I was a member of the MSPP and posted stuff and documentation relating to the Dream 6800. hi Chicken Man! Recently, as I'm now retired, I tried to log into my original MSPP account but was bounced. Unable to RESET my password I'm joining here to see what the latest is on the Microbee kit (if any), and maybe get some help with MSPP which still seems to exist.

regards,
Mark C
Townsville QLD, in Oz.]]> <![CDATA[Hi from over the ditch.]]> https://microbeetechnology.com.au/forum/thread-966.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:25:34 +1100 The_Huck]]> https://microbeetechnology.com.au/forum/thread-966.html

I recently picked up a Microbee Model II and disk drive from our local recycling centre and I'm very keen to get it up and running.

I also have a couple of Dick Smith System 80s (among other types of systems) and I actually came across this forum when searching for information regarding the System 80.
I'm guessing most of you will be Aussies so you may be interested in some of the other systems I have from over your way such as the Dick Smith Wizzard and VZ200s.

At some stage I will be looking at getting the Microbee up and running (missing power supply) but I currently have questions regarding the System 80 so that will be my first actual posting.

Cheers from NZ.
The Huck

I stream on Twitch here - https://www.twitch.tv/the_huck_]]>

I recently picked up a Microbee Model II and disk drive from our local recycling centre and I'm very keen to get it up and running.

I also have a couple of Dick Smith System 80s (among other types of systems) and I actually came across this forum when searching for information regarding the System 80.
I'm guessing most of you will be Aussies so you may be interested in some of the other systems I have from over your way such as the Dick Smith Wizzard and VZ200s.

At some stage I will be looking at getting the Microbee up and running (missing power supply) but I currently have questions regarding the System 80 so that will be my first actual posting.

Cheers from NZ.
The Huck

I stream on Twitch here - https://www.twitch.tv/the_huck_]]> <![CDATA[Lloyd Borrett - Microbee Matilda]]> https://microbeetechnology.com.au/forum/thread-960.html Fri, 17 Oct 2025 01:03:41 +1100 lloyd_borrett]]> https://microbeetechnology.com.au/forum/thread-960.html
The other day, I was searching the web to update details on my website page about the PC Connection Australia BBS I ran back in the day. See https://www.borrett.id.au/computing/pcbbs.htm

I came across some information about the Microbee Matilda. But it was wrong!

So I'm creating a web page about my involvement with the Microbee Matilda - see https://www.borrett.id.au/computing/micr...atilda.htm

It's an early work in progress, which I hope helps the Microbee community.

If anyone has a working Microbee Matilda, I'd love a screenshot of my Menu System program running under DOS to add to my web page.

Some of you may remember me as a columnist in Your Computer magazine, back in the day—or maybe as the founder and inaugural President of the Melbourne PC User Group.]]>
The other day, I was searching the web to update details on my website page about the PC Connection Australia BBS I ran back in the day. See https://www.borrett.id.au/computing/pcbbs.htm

I came across some information about the Microbee Matilda. But it was wrong!

So I'm creating a web page about my involvement with the Microbee Matilda - see https://www.borrett.id.au/computing/micr...atilda.htm

It's an early work in progress, which I hope helps the Microbee community.

If anyone has a working Microbee Matilda, I'd love a screenshot of my Menu System program running under DOS to add to my web page.

Some of you may remember me as a columnist in Your Computer magazine, back in the day—or maybe as the founder and inaugural President of the Melbourne PC User Group.]]>