Recovering Files from Broken Amiga OFS Disks
extract-adf is a tool for recovering files from broken Amiga OFS filesystem images. It can reconstruct directory hierarchies even for files that don’t have directory entries.
Repair
Reconstructing the GEOS 2.0 (de) Master Images from a Pile of Broken Disks
I have this pile of broken GEOS disks that were sent in for replacements. In two previous articles (1, 2), I explored the reasons why the disks broke. Now let’s be constructive: Can we reconstruct the original bits by combining the correct parts? This article shows how it is possible with the help of a small tool that combines the good parts of several broken disk images.
Refilling a Commodore MPS 1550 C Ribbon Cartridge
An empty ribbon of the 9-pin printer Commodore MPS 1550 C (which is mechanically identical with the Olivetti DM 105) can easily be refilled using stamp pad ink. Here is how:
Repairing a Commodore 1084S Power Switch
The power switch of the Commodore 1084S tends to break easily. To replace it, you will need a standard “Preh TV3″ switch (which can be found online), a screwdriver, a soldering iron, desoldering braid, and some basic soldering skills.