Retro Computing
Latest Acquisition - Osborne one
The Osborne 1 holds a pivotal place in computing history as the first commercially successful portable computer.
Welcome to Smiggy's World
I'm Smiggy — Martin Smith from Rainhill, UK. Retro computing tinkerer, electronics repair enthusiast, and classic horror devotee. Pull up a chair and stay a while!
Smiggy's Interests
Three passions that keep Smiggy busy in his Rainhill workshop and living room
Retro Computing
Smiggy restores and showcases vintage hardware — from Commodore 64s to BBC Micros. Teardowns, repairs, and nostalgia from Rainhill, UK.
Electronics Repair
Soldering tips, component-level repair tutorials, and workshop photos. Smiggy fixes everything from CRT monitors to vintage synths.
Classic Horror
Reviews, top lists, and deep dives into classic horror cinema. From Universal Monsters to 80s slashers — Smiggy's frightful favourites.
Latest from Smiggy's Blog
Recent articles on retro computing, electronics repair, and classic horror
Retro Computing
Restoring a Commodore 64 — Smiggy's Retro Workshop
Join Smiggy on a journey to bring a classic Commodore 64 back to life in his Rainhill workshop. Full teardown, cleaning, and recap guide inside.
Electronics Repair
Soldering 101 — Smiggy's Guide to Electronics Repair Basics
Smiggy shares essential soldering tips for beginners getting into electronics repair. From iron selection to perfect joints.
Classic Horror
Top 10 Classic Horror Films — Smiggy's Frightful Favourites
Smiggy counts down his top 10 classic horror movies of all time. From Universal Monsters to 80s slashers — the definitive Smiggy horror list.
Electronics Repair
Repairing a Broken CRT Monitor — Smiggy's Electronics Workshop
Smiggy tackles a dead CRT monitor repair in his Rainhill electronics workshop. Flyback transformer diagnosis and capacitor replacement guide.
Retro Computing
The BBC Micro — Britain's Greatest Computer? Smiggy Investigates
Smiggy explores the legacy of the BBC Micro, the computer that taught a generation of British kids to code. A retro computing deep dive from Rainhill.
Explore Smiggy's World
Games, media, and more from Smiggy in Rainhill
Retro Games
Play classic-style games right in your browser — Pong, Snake, and Space Invaders. Built by Smiggy with pure JavaScript and canvas.
Media Gallery
Photos from Smiggy's workshop, video walkthroughs, and audio clips. A visual tour of retro computing and electronics in Rainhill.
Get in Touch
Want to chat about retro tech, horror films, or electronics? Drop Smiggy a message — always happy to hear from fellow enthusiasts!