Glitch Works, LLC

1,847 orders since Oct 13, 2017

Buena Vista, VA, United States of America

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Average Ratings

Product: (4.89)

Documentation: (4.41)

Shipping: (4.77)

Communication: (4.72)

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Jeremy | June 30, 2024

Fun project for a rainy afternoon

For Glitch Works 8085 SBC rev 4 Mini

I assembled the kit in about 2 hours and managed to boot it successfully through an FTDI adapter on the first try! The manual was helpful in providing assembly and testing instructions though I would have liked a picture in the manual (or on tindie) of a completed board as a reference example. Shipping was fast and efficient.

Dennis | Dec. 26, 2022

I bought this to replace a DS1287 in an Epson laptop.

For GW-12887-1 Dallas DS12887 RTC Replacement Module

At first the computer would work after I entered all the CMOS values. They were retained when I rebooted with Ctrl + Alt + Del but lost if I powered down. Then I bent the two pins out of the way that are on the 12887 but absent on the 1287. And voila! It works perfectly.
Dennis Fenton

Gary | Jan. 28, 2022

Replacement battery chip modules

For GW-12887-1 Dallas DS12887 RTC Replacement Module

These chips have been used to replace dead original Dallas battery chips.
They are working just like the original chips worked. I am very pleased with their performance.

Richard | Sept. 29, 2021

Great device and a lot of fun to assemble

For Glitch Works XT-IDE rev 4B

I never thought I could hand assemble something that would slide into an ISA slot and actually work. It's a nice sense of accomplishment doing this kit!

It brought my Epson Equity II back to life! This is the computer I grew up with.

John | March 13, 2021

I bought a bare circuit board - good quality and easy to ass

For Glitch Works 8085 SBC rev 3 Single Board Computer

I bought the bare PCB for the 8085 because I already had most of the components. I bought the CF card kit that goes with it. Boards are of good quality, and were easy to assemble. In hindsight I should have bought the complete SBC kit as it then comes with software, as this would have streamlined things. The CPU board is quite flexible about ways the memory can be configured. I am happy with my purchase and support I received. Thanks
John Bilston

Jim | Oct. 25, 2020

An interesting project and a great kit!

For Glitch Works R6501Q/R6511Q Single Board Computer

This is a great little kit with an unusual processor. I started on the 6502 back in 1980 (summer before my senior year in highschool with an OSI C1P), so the 65xx processors have a special place for me. PROS: An interesting processor to play with, Ports B and D are brought out to tinker with, worked out of the gate. The CONS are minor: the packing let things rattle around an a few of the chips had minor bends to pens from handling, the manual assumes a certain level of experience (for example, polarity for C4-C8 isn't clear unless you're used to the square pad being "positive" and Pin 1 of the resistor pack is marked with a dot). With the limitations of the processor, you can't port a lot of 6502 software straight over, but that's half the fun and it will be interesting to see just what it's possible to get going on it. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to someone interested in the 65xx processor family and who has done a bit of building. Thanks! --Jim W4JBM

Jason | July 7, 2020

Using more modern storage with an OLD XT couldn't be easier

For Glitch Works XT-IDE rev 4B

Almost 2 years have passed since installing the XT-IDE in my IBM 5155 with the slot-8 module. It still works exactly as intended with zero issues. This is definitely the best option for upgrading an XT's storage. Booting from compact flash cards makes the XT about as fast as you can get it. A 256MB card is more than enough for my purposes. Component suppliers for the bits that make up the XT-IDE can be painfully slow though. Keep that in mind when ordering as this will extend the lead time.

Gerald | Feb. 13, 2020

Worked perfectly. And very well packaged.

For GW-12887-1 Dallas DS12887 RTC Replacement Module

Nice service, well packaged. Worked perfectly in my IBM PS2 model 30! No issues at all.

Would buy from him again.

Kjetil | Oct. 10, 2019

Nice product to revive old computers

For GW-12887-1 Dallas DS12887 RTC Replacement Module

Installed in a Commodore PC 30-III. This one actually had a DS1287 which had to be de-soldered from the motherboard, and replaced with a socket. Works as expected afterwards with this module, remembering the clock and CMOS settings.

Hugo | July 4, 2019

Perfect

For Glitch Works XT-IDE rev 4B

Perfect purchase. Promises are delivered. Very pleased with the result. Keep up developing the right stuff.

Eric | June 27, 2019

Perfect!

For GW-12887-1 Dallas DS12887 RTC Replacement Module

Perfect replacement for our RTC in an older Hurco VMX-42 machining center. Affordable and maintainable into the future thanks to the external battery design. Absolute plug and play! Great solution to maintaining aging industrial machines!

Joao | May 1, 2019

I love this Kit best price and great fun to make yourself

For Glitch Works XT-IDE rev 4B

The Kit is Full with All IC's in package DIP easy to solder and assembly. The PCI Board has label (silkscreen) to identify all parts IC's. The rest of parts are in small package include capacitors, resistors,LED and other. I like it! I hope that works fine, i don't assembly yet.

Steve | Dec. 4, 2018

Great product

For GW-48T08-1 Repair Board Module

Saves a lot of the hassle for making these battery replacements. Brought back two of my machines from the dead. Recommended!

Darrell | Sept. 10, 2018

A great product. Well designed.

For XT-IDE rev 4 Assembled/Tested 8 Bit ISA GW-XTIDE-4

A very well designed product and a fantastic improvement for my Heathkit H-150 IBM PC compatible. The boot code allows booting from either floppy or the hard drive. I was able to partition the hard drive under MS-DOS 3. The speed difference between my IDE drive and the original Seagate ST-225 is amazing.

The XT-IDE arrived quickly and the price is more than fair. Some documentation would be nice as it would save setup time. email support was reasonably responsive.

Dermot | Feb. 23, 2018

A great bit of tech. Fair price & fast dispath

For Glitch Works XT-IDE rev 4B

A great XT-IDE board. Fast dispatch and at a very fair price. Great for retro computer restorations and an easy kit to assemble. I have no trouble in giving it a big thumbs up. I may get another in the future, for my next restoration project. Great communication from Glitch Works. Easy going and very helpful. A++