The SuperClone 5.0 is a clone of the Super Snapshot v5 hardware. It uses an Atmel ATF16V8B in the place of the original PAL. All the schematics and software is available on Github.
Retrohax and Willy are working on a new project for the Commodore 264 series. The ThED will be a replacement for the TED chip in the Commodore C116, C16 and the Plus/4. You can follow the progress of ThED on the Retrohax web page.
Go! Cart is a new cartridge for the Commodore C64 computer. The cartridge is developed by DeepCore and has the following features are: File Copy, DOS-Wedge, Erase Memory, File Wiper, Turbo Tape, Directory, File Crypter, AR-TurboTape, RAM saver, Monitor and OLD.
The COREi64 web page offers a new product for the retro computer. With the UpCart Plus you can change the angle of your cartridge port by 90 degrees. This will give better access to your cartridge and less lost space behind your C64 or C128. The UpCart Plus also has a reset button.
AkBkukU made a new video about retro computers. This time he is making a XA1541 cable. With this cable you can transfer files between a Commodore C64 computer and a PC.
The COREi64 web page offers a new product for the retro computer. The Ultimate 64 SIDtap is an add-on for the Ultimate 64, which provides two RCA connector for dual SID audio. You can order it as a kit or as fully assembled.
The COREi64 web page offers a new product for the retro computer. If you have a GGLABS GLINK232T interface cartridge you can now add a case to it. When you order a case you can choose from many colours.
Kim Jørgensen developed a new cartridge for the Commodore C64. The Kung Fu Flash can emulate different cartridge types, load PRG files and use D64/D71/D81 images. A few examples of the emulated cartridges are: Action Replay, KCS Power Cartridge, Final Cartridge III, Simons' BASIC and EasyFlash.
There is new firmware available for the U64 / U64E. Changes or improvements in this version: Debug stream over Ethernet, ACIA, Modem Layer, REU, IEC, SuperGames, 1541C, Epyx Fastload, KCS, DMA, telnet, configuration manager, NMI / IRQ and 1764 REU.
The iCore64 web page offers a new product. This mount makes it possible to mount an AztecMonster SCSI to SD board in a ThunderDrive CMD Hard drive clone.
In this episode of the Guru Meditation: The NewTek Video Toaster for the Commodore Amiga computer. Bill shows the video switcher, ChromaFX, Toaster Paint, Lightwave 3D, and the character generator.
Jens Christian Ingvartsen Thomsen has written a new book for the Commodore C64. In the book Jens shares his experience on programming his game in assembler.
The A314 is a trapdoor expansion that lets you use a Raspberry Pi as a co-processor to an Amiga 500. The Amiga 500 and the Raspberry Pi can communicate through a shared memory. The A314 is developed by Niklas Ekström and M. Rönndahl.
AMIGA 2020 will be a documentary film by Steven Fletcher. Steven is now running a Kickstarter campaign to make his documentary about Amiga users, new developments and Amiga events in the Year 2020.
The web shop Amiga-Kit is now selling a A1200 8MB Fast RAM Memory Expansion for the Amiga 1200. Features: 8MB Fast RAM, Auto-config, Clockport, Support for FPU and Real Time Clock.
BackBit is a multi-purpose cartridge for the Commodore C64, C128 and the VIC20. The features are: SD storage, Real-time-clock and support for D64, D71, D81, CRT, T64, PRG and P00.
Rob Taylor has been working a long time on a replica Printed Circuit Board (PCB) for the Commodore C64. A replica of the PCB with Assembly #250407 or #250466 PCB is now available. A complete list of components you need to buy yourself is also available.
The Modern Vintage Gamer has made a video about a graphics card for the Amiga 2000/3000/4000. The MNT ZZ9000 RTG Card supports resolutions up to 1080p and has onboard ethernet and USB.
Tynemouth Software has written a blog about making a device to connect a Commodore C128 keyboard and joysticks to USB. With this device the C128 keyboard can be tested or used on a modern PC.
ReGame 64 is a printed book about Commodore C64 games and game creators. The articles are: YOOMP!64, Aviator Arcade II, L'Abbaye des morts, RGCD 2019, Graphic Pixel Art, Hunter's Moon (Remastered), Best 2018 C64 game and interviews with Zbigniew, Mark and Antonio.
Tynemouth Software has written a blog about making a device to connect a Commodore PET/CBM keyboard to USB. With this device the PET/CBM keyboard can be tested or used on a modern PC.
The COREi64web page offers a IEEE "L" RRIOT daughterboard. This board makes it possible to replace the original RRIOT chip with a standard 6532 RRIOT chip and an EPROM with the specific code for the device. The following disk drives are supported: 2040, 3040, 4040, 8050, 8250, 8250-LP and the SFD-1001.
There is a new Kickstarter campaign for a book about retro game platforms. The articles in this book are: Retro events, Stephen Wrenn Smith, Scene World, THEC64, ZX NEXT, Sega, Victor Parada, Gunnar Kanold, Carleton Handley, Israel Roman, Ryan Burger, Santiago Ontanon and many game reviews.
Mike is experimenting with an accelerator for the Amiga 500. He uses an adapter board and a Terasic DE0 Nano FPGA board. The FPGA is loaded with the TG68 core and an extra 32 MB of RAM is also available.
The COREi64web page now offers a reproduction of the Schnelder Systems MasterAdapter. This device allowed the simultaneous use of the TurboMaster CPU and a GEOram cartridge or Commodore REU.
Ms Mad Lemon is building a SIDBoombox. She is combining a modern SID player and a 80s portable radio cassette player. You can follow the progress on her YouTube channel.
A new video from RetroCengo. In this video: How you can install a Gotek in a Amiga 500. A Gotek replaces the floppy disk drive with an USB connection. The computer communicates with the Gotek just like a real disk drive.
A new video from Daniel Renner. In this video: Building custom cartridges for the Commodore C64. He talks about Super Mario Bros 64, Skullcart, Basic programs, Zaxxon, Magic Desk Cartridge and the SMB64 cartridge case.
KernalKart 64 is a cartridge for the Commodore C64 that makes it possible to choose between 8 different kernals. You can order the KernalKart 64 with your favourite kernals pre-installed.
The JoyDivision is an Atari style joystick to USB converted, developed by Stefan Blixth. Changes in this version: Support for the THEC64 and the Edu Arana joystick adapter.
The Marina64 is a 1MB banked ROM cartridge for the Commodore 64, 128 and SX-64. The cartridge is Magic Desk compatible and uses a 27C080 EPROM with 128 banks of 8 kB.
Chuck Hutchins developed a device a to add sound and a serial port to his Commodore PET 2001. With this device you play games with sound, listen to the Datassette loading and communicate with a modem.
Niklas is working on a flicker fixer/scan doubler for inside an Amiga 500 or Amiga 2000. He uses a FPGA to read the CSYNC (composite sync) and the 12-bit RGB signals from Denise. After reading the signals, they are converted to a VGA output signal.
Retrohax - ThEDRetrohax and Willy are working on a new project for the Commodore 264 series. The ThED will be a replacement for the TED chip in the Commodore C116, C16 and the Plus/4. You can follow the progress of ThED on the Retrohax web page.
Timo Voutilainen is working on a 1-wire network for his Commodore C64. With this network you can connect to sensors, relays, motion detector, switches, etc.
The Mega65 team wants to produce high plastic cases for the Mega65. To achieve this a metal mould needs to be made. Update: The amount needed is almost reached.
A new episode from Amiga Retro Adventures is now available. In this episode a review of the C64 Reloaded MKII from Individual Computers and it's installation into a new case from PixelWizard.
A new hardware project from Jan Derogee. This time he developed a touchpad device for the Commodore C64. It is made to act like a KoalaPad, 1351 mouse, or a joystick.
