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Peto74 is developing a new cartridge for the Commodore C64. He is working on a prototype and the features are Altera Cyclone II FPGA, SD card, 3 buttons, 8MB Flash ROM and 8MB SRAM.
2018-12-07 - 13:07:00 - Week: 49 - Item number: 6723 - Category: C64, Hardware
Tynemouth Software has developed a 8 KB cartridge for the Commodore C64. Features: Gilded contacts, configuration jumpers and a reset button.
2018-12-07 - 13:02:00 - Week: 49 - Item number: 6718 - Category: C64, Hardware
Luigi Di Fraia has added more functionality to his IECHost device. With this device you can connect a Commodore IEC disk drive via USB to a PC. This time he added block allocation details.
2018-11-30 - 13:17:00 - Week: 48 - Item number: 6711 - Category: Commodore, Hardware
The A1208 is a new memory expansion for the Amiga 1200 computer.
2018-11-30 - 13:10:00 - Week: 48 - Item number: 6704 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
Glen Kleinschmidt has built a clone of a CBM PET-2001. The specifications are: 32 KiB RAM, BASIC#2, WDC65C02N (CPU), WDC65C21N (PIA) and a WDC65C22N (VIA).
2018-11-30 - 13:07:00 - Week: 48 - Item number: 6701 - Category: KIM-1, PET, CBM, Hardware
Michael Schön makes acrylic cases for retro computers. There are cases available for the Commodore C64, Amiga 500, Ultimate64, C64/128 cartridges and the Atari 800XL.
2018-11-23 - 13:14:00 - Week: 47 - Item number: 6693 - Category: Commodore, Hardware
Micromys is a PS/2 mouse adapter for the Amiga, Atari ST and the Commodore 64/128. Changes in this version: Support for the Commodore VIC20 and the Atari 8-bit computers.
2018-11-23 - 13:13:00 - Week: 47 - Item number: 6692 - Category: Commodore, Hardware
Tynemouth Software has developed a IEEE-448 port tester for the Commodore CBM/PET computers.
2018-11-23 - 13:10:00 - Week: 47 - Item number: 6689 - Category: KIM-1, PET, CBM, Hardware
LHS from the web site IDE64 wrote an article about a very rare disk drive for the Commodore C64. The TIB PLC DD-001 is a 3.5" disk drive that connects via the cartridge port.
2018-11-16 - 13:19:00 - Week: 46 - Item number: 6678 - Category: C64, Hardware
MiSTer is a port of well-known MiST project, but with a larger FPGA and a faster ARM. At this moment cores for the Commodore PET, VIC20, C16, Plus/4, C64 and the Amiga are available.
2018-11-16 - 13:18:00 - Week: 46 - Item number: 6677 - Category: Commodore, Hardware
The Wicher CD32 is now available for the Amiga CD32. This expansion card for the Amiga CD32 has the following features: 11.5 MB FAST RAM, IDE controller and a clock port.
2018-11-16 - 13:10:00 - Week: 46 - Item number: 6669 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
The Ogryzek SuperCartridge is a new cartridge for the Commodore C64. The cartridge provides a disk utility, machine language monitor and a menu system for other cartridge images.
2018-11-16 - 13:07:00 - Week: 46 - Item number: 6666 - Category: C64, Hardware
Retro Ravi and Howard from Dubious Engineering started a new project. The goal is to build a Amiga laptop.
2018-11-16 - 13:06:00 - Week: 46 - Item number: 6665 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
Stefany Allaire is working on a successor for the Commodore C64/128. Recent changes: Revision B motherboard and text and cursor on the screen.
2018-11-16 - 13:03:00 - Week: 46 - Item number: 6662 - Category: Commodore, Hardware
Paul Gardner-Stephen is working on a FPGA version of the Commodore C65. His goal is to make an 8-bit computer for the 21st century. Most recent updates: The Mega 65 user's guide and more improvements for the video.
2018-11-09 - 13:20:00 - Week: 45 - Item number: 6656 - Category: Commodore, Hardware
DiagROM is a diagnostic tool for the Amiga computers. When you power-on your Amiga the diagnostic software will star. The diagnose software will try to send information to the serial port and the screen.
2018-11-09 - 13:00:00 - Week: 45 - Item number: 6636 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
GuruModem is an RS-232 WiFi modem that can provide internet access to any computer with an RS-232 serial interface. Features: SD card interface and modem speeds up to 115.2K.
2018-11-02 - 13:15:00 - Week: 44 - Item number: 6635 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
The X-Surf-500 is a 100 MBit Ethernet card for the ACA500 and the ACA500plus. Features: 100 MBit, Sana-II device, AmiTCP, GUI and DHCP.
2018-11-02 - 13:08:00 - Week: 44 - Item number: 6628 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
The CS530 / CS540 is a new turbo card for the Amiga 500. The features are: MC68030 / 040, SDRAM, CF, IDE, MP3 / AHI, USB, WIFI, MPEG and HDMI.
2018-11-02 - 13:04:00 - Week: 44 - Item number: 6624 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
The MockA65xx is a universal replacement for the MOS 65xx/85xx CPU. This replacement is based on a FPGA. The following CPU's can be replaced: 6502, 6508, 6509, 6510, 8500, 8501, 8502 and the 6510T.

A demonstration of a 6510T replacement in a 1551 disk drive.
2018-10-26 - 13:13:00 - Week: 43 - Item number: 6619 - Category: Commodore, Hardware
Perifractic made a video about building a Commodore C64 with Lego blocks.
2018-10-26 - 13:09:00 - Week: 43 - Item number: 6615 - Category: C64, Hardware
Daniel Renner made a video about the ARMSID. The ARMSID is a "plug & play" replacement of the MOS6581 and MOS8580 used in the Commodore C64. Features: Output sampling 62kHz, 12bit D/A converter, POTX / POTY, lower noise levels, lower power consumption and Firmware update are possible.

The website of ARMSID.
2018-10-19 - 13:15:00 - Week: 42 - Item number: 6605 - Category: C64, Hardware
RetroManCave made a video about the Mini Monster Joysticks. These joysticks can be used with retro computers such as Commodore, Amstrad, Spectrum, Amiga and Atari.
2018-10-19 - 13:14:00 - Week: 42 - Item number: 6604 - Category: Commodore, Hardware
Paul Gardner-Stephen is working on a FPGA version of the Commodore C65. His goal is to make an 8-bit computer for the 21st century. Most recent updates: Stable 50Hz and 60Hz video and proportional text rendering.
2018-10-19 - 13:05:00 - Week: 42 - Item number: 6595 - Category: Commodore, Hardware
John Hertell has developed a new PCB for the Amiga 1200. You can now see what it takes to solder all the components on the new PCB.
2018-10-19 - 13:04:00 - Week: 42 - Item number: 6594 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
Jan Beta has made a video about using a Raspberry Pi to replace the 1541 disk drive.
2018-10-12 - 13:12:00 - Week: 41 - Item number: 6586 - Category: Commodore, Hardware
The KA02 is a PCMCIA adapter for the Amiga 1200. With the adapter the PCMCIA card is placed vertically alongside the Amiga.
2018-10-12 - 13:01:00 - Week: 41 - Item number: 6575 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
RetroGamerNation made a video about the Ultimate64 from Gideon Zweijtzer.
2018-10-12 - 13:00:00 - Week: 41 - Item number: 6574 - Category: C64, Hardware
In this episode of the Guru Meditation: The Amiga Vampire v4 turbocard.
2018-10-05 - 13:02:00 - Week: 40 - Item number: 6562 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
Commodore The Inside Story is a new book written by David Pleasance. David was the Managing Director of Commodore UK. In this book David tells his personal stories from over twelve years at the company.
2018-09-28 - 13:13:00 - Week: 39 - Item number: 6558 - Category: Commodore, Hardware
No parity is working on the XoomFloppy Pro. The features are: IEC 6-pin DIN, Parallel / D-SUB 15, IEEE-488 and USB. The XoomFloppy Pro will be available as a DIY kit.
2018-09-28 - 13:05:00 - Week: 39 - Item number: 6550 - Category: Commodore, Hardware
Listen to your favourite radio stations on your Commodore C64. Timo Voutilainen developed a system that uses a FM Radio module which is connected to the user-port of the Commodore C64. Changes in this version: Support for the TEA5767 chip.

Real Time Clock for your C64.
2018-09-28 - 13:03:00 - Week: 39 - Item number: 6548 - Category: C64, Hardware
Steve is working on a PC keyboard in the style of a Commodore C64 keyboard. He uses the Preonic mechanical keyboard with 3D printed adaptors for the C64 keys.
2018-09-28 - 13:00:00 - Week: 39 - Item number: 6545 - Category: Commodore, Hardware
Kozma Zsolt (Chizman) made a hardware MP3 player for the Commodore Plus/4. He uses the DFPlayer Mini and an ADC0820. The communication between the MP3 player and the Plus/4 is via RS232.
2018-09-21 - 13:19:00 - Week: 38 - Item number: 6544 - Category: C16, C116, Plus/4, Hardware
Arananet has developed a joystick to USB interface. This interface makes it possible to use your favourite joystick with an emulator on your PC. Plug & Play and Auto-fire is supported.
2018-09-21 - 13:18:00 - Week: 38 - Item number: 6543 - Category: Commodore, Hardware
Daniel Renner made a video about building a Pi1541 disk drive emulator.
2018-09-21 - 13:11:00 - Week: 38 - Item number: 6536 - Category: Commodore, Hardware
Stephen Jones started a Kickstarter campaign to produce a new Checkmate A1500 Plus PC case. The new PC case is inspired on the Amiga 3000.
2018-09-21 - 13:07:00 - Week: 38 - Item number: 6532 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
Retrohax used a hydrographic method for making prints on three Amiga 500. He made blue smoke, water droplets and a pixel pattern.
2018-09-21 - 13:03:00 - Week: 38 - Item number: 6528 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
Jeroen developed a new device for the Commodore C64. With this device it is possible to swap the joystick ports of the C64. The Joyswap is build inside the C64c and swaps the joystick ports when you hold down the Restore key for 3 seconds. It is also possible to use the device as a Kernal switcher.
2018-09-14 - 13:22:00 - Week: 37 - Item number: 6524 - Category: C64, Hardware
RetroCengo made a video about an Amiga 500 FastRam expansion with a Gary adaptor and 2.5 MB FastRam.
2018-09-14 - 13:20:00 - Week: 37 - Item number: 6522 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
Paul Gardner-Stephen is working on a FPGA version of the Commodore C65. His goal is to make an 8-bit computer for the 21st century. Most recent updates: A keyboard prototype.
2018-09-14 - 13:17:00 - Week: 37 - Item number: 6519 - Category: Commodore, Hardware
Luigi Di Fraia has added more functionality to his IECHost device. With this device you can connect a Commodore IEC disk drive via USB to a PC. This time he added 40-tracks support.
2018-09-14 - 13:12:00 - Week: 37 - Item number: 6514 - Category: Commodore, Hardware
Stefany Allaire is working on a successor for the Commodore C64/128. Recent changes: The video output (VGA/DVI) is now working.
2018-09-14 - 13:06:00 - Week: 37 - Item number: 6508 - Category: Commodore, Hardware
Is it possible to have Full Motion Video on a VIC-20. Well... with the proper hardware and some highly optimized code... YES!
2018-09-07 - 13:09:00 - Week: 36 - Item number: 6501 - Category: VIC-20, Hardware
Bwack made another video about developing the Commodore C64 Saver as an open source project. He now developed an Add-On board to the C64 Saver.
2018-09-07 - 13:07:00 - Week: 36 - Item number: 6499 - Category: C64, Hardware
RetroManCave made a video about an Amiga Mini DJ Set.
2018-09-07 - 13:01:00 - Week: 36 - Item number: 6493 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
John Hertell is working on reproducing the printed circuit board for the Amiga 1200. He used a scan of a real Amiga 1200 motherboard to create the files for making new motherboards.
2018-08-24 - 13:11:00 - Week: 34 - Item number: 6481 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
The miniGANGCART is a new cartridge for the Commodore C64. The features are: Fast load for 1541, 1571, 1581 and SD2IEC, Final III cartridge, 8 Mbit EPROM, diagnostics tools and games.
2018-08-17 - 13:18:00 - Week: 33 - Item number: 6469 - Category: C64, Hardware
Tynemouth Software has developed a replacement keyboard for the Commodore PET computers. The replacement keyboards are available for the "graphics" keyboard and the "chicklet" keyboard. The keyboard is now also available with a black circuit board.
2018-08-10 - 13:06:00 - Week: 32 - Item number: 6441 - Category: KIM-1, PET, CBM, Hardware
Stefany Allaire is working on a successor for the Commodore C64/128. At the moment the development of the motherboard has been completed.
2018-08-10 - 13:03:00 - Week: 32 - Item number: 6438 - Category: Commodore, Hardware
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