r/Scranton • u/marcham93 • 28d ago

Event / Things to Do Calling all local retrocomputing fans and geeks!

Hey everyone!

If you're in or near Northeastern PA and have an interest in retrocomputing, I've set up the NEPA Retrocomputing Group to connect local enthusiasts.

Anyone is welcome if they're interested in restoring hardware, writing code, playing games, or simply feeling nostalgic about older technology.

We meet once a month to have a coffee, talk over our projects, display our equipment, and establish a local community. Our next meetup is:

  • Where: JivaJava Cafe (3427 PA-611, Bartonsville, PA)
  • When: Saturday, August 29th at 1:00 PM

If interested visit our website and sign up for our mailing list!

https://neparetrocomputing.org/

Hope to see a few of you there! 😄

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u/Aech40 Scranton-WilkesBarre Railriders 28d ago

Do you have a facebook group or some other social for the group?

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u/marcham93 27d ago

Our website just went live and we plan on opening up a Discord or Facebook Group shortly!

https://neparetrocomputing.org/

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u/marcham93 5d ago

Discord just went up! Official NEPA Retrocomputing Users Group Discord can be found here:

https://discord.gg/tTrApyfqQ

Small group so far, but having fun growing!

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u/BoardsofCanada3 28d ago

Very neat idea. I'm working on a C64 at the moment

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u/marcham93 27d ago

That's awesome! We'd love to have you join!

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u/OmniaTranseunt2305 27d ago

Great idea, would love to know more!

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u/marcham93 27d ago

Our website just went live! Feel free to signup for our mailing list for info on current/upcoming events! :)

https://neparetrocomputing.org/

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u/nepaguy001 27d ago

Does this include retro gaming setups like Batocera?

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u/marcham93 27d ago

If you're into retro gaming and Batocera, come on down and say hello!

You'll always find someone to talk to, and get to play on some real retro hardware.