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Replacing the Capacitors in a Sharp X68000 Power Supply

The Sharp X68000 remains remarkably usable for a computer designed in the late 1980s, but its original power supply is now several decades old. Electrolytic…

Nereid-X Expansion Board

A personally-produced LAN+USB+Memory expansion board for Sharp X68000 series computers. Multiple production runs were offered, including a final batch and a later revival reproduction run.

Power Supply Repair

X68 power supply repair and modification services were offered by the site owner, with documentation shared through diary entries spanning 2001–2006.

Server & Networking

Notes on FreeBSD administration, ISP changes, server migration, and networking topics. The site itself ran on FreeBSD with the hns diary system and Namazu search integration.

A two-ink risograph print in muted slate-blue and charcoal on off-white paper, showing a stylized desktop computer monitor beside a circuit board with soft geometric trace lines, conveying a calm retro-computing workshop atmosphere. A two-ink risograph print in deep purple and dark grey on cream stock, depicting a compact expansion card with connector ports and subtle Japanese technical annotations, evoking a hobbyist electronics bench. A two-ink risograph print in teal and charcoal on warm white paper, showing a server rack silhouette with soft network-line motifs and a small weather icon, suggesting a personal server room corner.

Get in touch

X68K.NET connects Sharp X68000 enthusiasts through community links and shared projects. Reach out with questions about the Nereid project or X68 resources.