Commodore News Page - News: Hardware

8-Bit Resurgence - 1581D

You can now watch a new video from the 8-Bit Resurgence YouTube channel. In this episode a look at a dual 1581 disk drive.

2022-03-18 - 12:19:00 - Week: 11 - Item number: 10024 - Category: Commodore, Hardware

Retrohax - Amiga 2000 (3)

Retrohax has written a blog about building a brand new Amiga 2000 computer. You can now look at part 3 of the project in his blog.

2022-03-18 - 12:15:00 - Week: 11 - Item number: 10020 - Category: Amiga, Hardware

KA 59 - A1200

The KA59 is a mechanical keyboard replacement for Amiga 1200. It is a complete replacement, no parts from original keyboard are needed.

2022-03-18 - 12:04:00 - Week: 11 - Item number: 10009 - Category: Amiga, Hardware

VIC-2020

Dan Werner is working on a modern version of the Commodore VIC20 computer. The features are: New PCB design, 32 kB RAM, 5 VDC power supply and S-Video.

2022-03-18 - 12:02:00 - Week: 11 - Item number: 10007 - Category: VIC-20, Hardware

Screen Shooters - REU 1764 - 512 kB

You can watch a new video from the Screen Shooters YouTube channel (German language). In this episode the Commodore 64 - REU 1764 memory expansion. You can watch how to upgrade this REU from 256 kB to 512 kB

2022-03-11 - 12:10:00 - Week: 10 - Item number: 9995 - Category: C64, Hardware

World of Jani - Amiga BlueSCSI & Supradrive 500XP

Jani has written an article about installing a BlueSCSI, an open source SCSI HDD emulator built on Arduino STM32F103C, in his Supradrive 500XP.

2022-03-11 - 12:00:00 - Week: 10 - Item number: 9985 - Category: Amiga, Hardware

uAX64 - SSD card

The uni64.com website has introduced the SSD card for the uAX64. On this SSD card you can install an IDE/SATA or IDE CF-Card controller. This makes it possible to connect a hard disk to the uAX64 computer. The uAX64 is a C64 motherboard in ATX form factor with 4 expansion slots.

2022-03-04 - 12:19:00 - Week: 9 - Item number: 9984 - Category: C64, Hardware

Tank Mouse

Lukas Remis started a Kickstarter campaign for a new mouse for the Amiga or PC. The Tank Mouse is inspired by the famous Amiga 1352 mouse. This modernized version is a wireless (Bluetooth /WiFi) and optical mouse, with a hidden touch panel for scrolling.

2022-03-04 - 12:18:00 - Week: 9 - Item number: 9983 - Category: Amiga, Hardware

8-Bit Resurgence - 1581

You can now watch a new video from the 8-Bit Resurgence YouTube channel. In this episode you can see how to build a 1581 disk drive replica.

2022-03-04 - 12:16:00 - Week: 9 - Item number: 9981 - Category: Commodore, Hardware

GadgetUK164 - TF536

A new video from GadgetUK164. In this video he builds a Terrible Fire TF536. The TF536 is a Turbo and IDE expansion for the Amiga A500 and A2000 computer.

2022-03-04 - 12:13:00 - Week: 9 - Item number: 9978 - Category: Amiga, Hardware

Arctic retro - WiC 64

You can now watch a new video from the Arctic retro channel. In this video the build of a WiC 64 wireless interface device which lets you load games and programs directly from the internet.

2022-03-04 - 12:04:00 - Week: 9 - Item number: 9969 - Category: C64, Hardware

Remote Keyboard Adapter & uAX64 MAX

The uni64.com website has several new items for sale. With the Remote Keyboard Adapter it is possible to connect an external PS/2 keyboard to the C64, or control the C64 via Bluetooth and an Android-app. The uAX64 MAX is a C64 motherboard in ATX form factor with 7 expansion slots.

The uAX64 MAX

2022-02-25 - 12:21:00 - Week: 8 - Item number: 9964 - Category: C64, Hardware

Screen Shooters - Plexilaser C64

You can watch a new video from the Screen Shooters YouTube channel (German language). In this episode the Plexilaser computer-case for the Commodore C64 computer.

2022-02-25 - 12:18:00 - Week: 8 - Item number: 9961 - Category: C64, Hardware

Amiga Retro - S-Video VIC20

A new episode from Amiga Retro Adventures is now available. In this episode a modification to the video output of a Commodore VIC20 computer.

2022-02-25 - 12:10:00 - Week: 8 - Item number: 9953 - Category: VIC-20, Hardware

Arduino Amiga FD reader/writer v2.8.6

A new version is now available for the Arduino Amiga Floppy Disk reader / writer system from Robert Smith. Changes in this version: Improvements for extraction of disk revolutions / flux and IPF & SCP writing.

2022-02-25 - 12:05:00 - Week: 8 - Item number: 9948 - Category: Amiga, Hardware

Mini PET 40/80

This is an improved version of the original Mini PET, and includes all of the optional features of that kit, the colourful deluxe keyboard and perspex baseplate and clear top panel.

2022-02-25 - 12:01:00 - Week: 8 - Item number: 9944 - Category: KIM-1, PET, CBM, Hardware

Jan Derogee - Floppy Clock

A new hardware project from Jan Derogee. This time he is working on the floppy clock. The floppy clock is a seemingly ordinary diskette-box that has the ability to rise the appropriate disks required to indicate time.

More information on the Floppy Clock.

2022-02-18 - 12:20:00 - Week: 7 - Item number: 9942 - Category: Commodore, Hardware

8-Bit Resurgence - 21 seconds back-up cable

You can now watch a new video from the 8-Bit Resurgence YouTube channel. In this episode you can see how to build a 21 seconds back-up cable for the C64 computer and a 1541 disk drive.

2022-02-18 - 12:19:00 - Week: 7 - Item number: 9941 - Category: C64, Hardware

Sidekick64

Sidekick64 is a versatile expansion for the C64, C128, and the C16/+4. It uses a Raspberry Pi to emulate memory expansions, sound devices, freezers, etc. The recent changes are: Support for Raspberry Pi Zero 2, smaller PCB, improvements for GUI/menu and more cartridges: Freeze Frame / Freeze Machine (C64), Warpspeed (C64 / C128) and Megabit ROM (C128).

2022-02-18 - 12:18:00 - Week: 7 - Item number: 9940 - Category: C64, Hardware

MiSTress 1200

The MiSTress 1200 can be used to install the MiSTer FPGA board inside an Amiga 1200 computer-case. Specifications: Ethernet, HDMI, Power, VGA/RGB, SD card, 3 x USB, Audio, DB9 joystick, A1200 keyboard connector and cooling fan.

2022-02-01 - 12:17:00 - Week: 7 - Item number: 9939 - Category: Amiga, Hardware

DIY Chris - 1581

You can order a new PCB for the Commodore 1581 3.5" disk drive. Besides the PCB you can also order the necessary component to build your own 1581.

2022-02-18 - 12:13:00 - Week: 7 - Item number: 9935 - Category: Commodore, Hardware

Mega65

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: MEGA65 PCB Population.

2022-02-18 - 12:11:00 - Week: 7 - Item number: 9933 - Category: 8-Bit NextGen, Hardware

Wolfgang Kierdorf - MISTer

A new YouTube video from Wolfgang Kierdorf is now available. In this Wolfgang builds a MISTer in a desktop computer-case.

2022-02-18 - 12:07:00 - Week: 7 - Item number: 9929 - Category: Emulator, Hardware

Sam460LE - 1.10 Ghz

You can now pre-order a Sam460LE 1.10 Ghz from ACube Systems. The specifications are: Micro-ATX form factor, MicroSD, Backplate, 7 x USB, Gigabit Ethernet and AmigaOS 4.1 Final Edition.

2022-02-18 - 12:01:00 - Week: 7 - Item number: 9923 - Category: Amiga, Hardware

Arctic retro - XUM 1541

You can now watch a new video from the Arctic retro channel. In this video the build of a XUM 1541-II adapter that is based on the Zoomfloppy adapter.

2022-02-11 - 12:09:00 - Week: 6 - Item number: 9911 - Category: Commodore, Hardware

Jan Beta - 1764

A new YouTube video from Jan Beta. In this video: Jan is restoring a Commodore 1764 RAM expansion unit. He also makes an upgrade from 256 kB to 512 kB.

2022-02-11 - 12:07:00 - Week: 6 - Item number: 9909 - Category: Commodore, Hardware

Jari Tulilahti - PS2toAmiga

Jari Tulilahti developed an adapter to connect a PS/2 keyboard to the Amiga computer. The adapter uses an ATTiny85 microcontroller to translate between the two keyboard protocols.

2022-02-11 - 12:04:00 - Week: 6 - Item number: 9906 - Category: Amiga, Hardware

Wolfgang Kierdorf - IDE2IEC

A new YouTube video from Wolfgang Kierdorf is now available. In this Wolfgang talks about the IDE to IEC Interface by Jochen Adler.

2022-02-11 - 12:01:00 - Week: 6 - Item number: 9903 - Category: C64, Hardware

C64 / VIC20 Keyboard adapter

Levoman developed a keyboard adapter for the Commodore C64 or VIC20 computer. With this adapter it is possible to connect a PS/2 or 5 pin DIN AT keyboard to the commodore C64 or VIC20 computer.

2022-02-04 - 12:19:00 - Week: 5 - Item number: 9900 - Category: Commodore, Hardware

GadgetUK164 - Zorro II RAM

A new video from GadgetUK164. In this video he talks about using Zorro II RAM cards in an Amiga computer.

2022-02-04 - 12:13:00 - Week: 5 - Item number: 9894 - Category: Amiga, Hardware

Bil Herd podcast

You can watch a new YouTube video from Bil Herd. In this episode Bil talks with Ben about the schematic of the Commodore monitors (1701/2, 1801/2, 1901 & 1084).

2022-02-04 - 12:10:00 - Week: 5 - Item number: 9891 - Category: Commodore, Hardware

RGBtoHDMI - Amiga

Andrew Hutchings has been working on a RGBtoHDMI converter for the Amiga computers. There are new versions available for the Amiga 500, 1000 and 2000.

2022-02-04 - 12:04:00 - Week: 5 - Item number: 9885 - Category: Amiga, Hardware

Tentelian Retro - Ebay (C65)

Tentelian Retro is a YouTube channel for retro computer users (German language). In this episode: Buying a Commodore C65 computer via Ebay.

2022-01-28 - 12:22:00 - Week: 4 - Item number: 9878 - Category: 8-Bit NextGen, Hardware

Jan Beta - Amiga mechanical keyboard

A new YouTube video from Jan Beta. In this video: Jan installs an mechanical keyboard in his Amiga 1200 computer.

2022-01-28 - 12:21:00 - Week: 4 - Item number: 9877 - Category: Amiga, Hardware

Rämixx500

Rämixx500 is an Open Hardware remake of the Amiga 500+ mainboard, revision 8A.1. This motherboard is developed by SukkoPera and is now available for sale from several stores.

2022-01-28 - 12:11:00 - Week: 4 - Item number: 9867 - Category: Amiga, Hardware

Jan Beta - Amiga Power Supply

A new YouTube video from Jan Beta. In this video: The build of an power supply for the Amiga 500 computer.

2022-01-21 - 12:14:00 - Week: 3 - Item number: 9850 - Category: Amiga, Hardware

Ms Mad Lemon - Amiga OS3.2

Ms Mad Lemon made a new YouTube video. This time the installation of Amiga OS3.2 on an Amiga 1200 computer (Kickstart ROM & OS).

2022-01-21 - 12:12:00 - Week: 3 - Item number: 9848 - Category: Amiga, Hardware

Advanced-DMA Cart - C64

Tonyp12 developed the Advanced-DMA Cart for the Commodore C64 computer. The features are: All expansion port pin are gpio, 7 x 8 kB cartridge images, USB bootloader, 64KB REU and a math-coprocessor.

2022-01-21 - 12:11:00 - Week: 3 - Item number: 9847 - Category: C64, Hardware

TheRetroChannel - SD2IEC

Mark Sawicki has made a new video. In this video Mark shows how to setup and use a SD2IEC device on the Commodore C64 computer.

2022-01-21 - 12:04:00 - Week: 3 - Item number: 9840 - Category: C64, Hardware

8-Bit Resurgence - Reverse engineering

You can now watch a new video from the 8-Bit Resurgence YouTube channel. In this episode reverse engineering the past, an introductory perspective on reverse engineering retro computer peripherals.

2022-01-14 - 12:20:00 - Week: 2 - Item number: 9835 - Category: Commodore, Hardware

The Orange Cartridge - C64/C128

Marcus Comstedt has started a Kickstarter campaign for making an open source FPGA cartridge for the C64/C128 computer. The features are: Lattice ECP5,16 MB Flash, 16 MB HyperRAM, JTAG, Mini USB-B and a Micro SD-card.

2022-01-14 - 12:19:00 - Week: 2 - Item number: 9834 - Category: C64, Hardware

Wolfgang Kierdorf - C64 - NeoRAM Remix

A new YouTube video from Wolfgang Kierdorf is now available. In this video Wolfgang builds a 512 kB, 1 MB and 2MB version of the NeoRam Remix for the Commodore 64 computer.

2022-01-14 - 12:18:00 - Week: 2 - Item number: 9833 - Category: C64, Hardware

GadgetUK164 - A500/2000 SID Card

A new video from GadgetUK164. In this video he explains how to use a Amiga Zorro SID Card in the Amiga A500 & A2000 computer.

2022-01-14 - 12:07:00 - Week: 2 - Item number: 9822 - Category: Amiga, Hardware

AnotherMaker - ESP32 - VIC20

You can now watch a new video from the AnotherMaker YouTube channel. In this episode a quick explanation about the installation of a Commodore VIC20 emulator on a ESP32 (LILYGO TTGO VGA32 V1.4).

2022-01-14 - 12:03:00 - Week: 2 - Item number: 9818 - Category: VIC-20, Hardware

Mega65

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: HD floppies, RLL encoding and disk density auto-detection.

2022-01-14 - 12:01:00 - Week: 2 - Item number: 9816 - Category: 8-Bit NextGen, Hardware

Daniel Renner - C64 Userport

A new video from Daniel Renner. In this video: Connecting devices safely to the user-port of the Commodore C64 computer.

2022-01-07 - 12:10:00 - Week: 1 - Item number: 9805 - Category: C64, Hardware

André Fachat - CS/A

André Fachat is working on the CS/A or CaSpAer computer, which is a flexible 6502 computer that emulates a Commodore PET.

2022-01-07 - 12:09:00 - Week: 1 - Item number: 9804 - Category: KIM-1, PET, CBM, Hardware

Wolfgang Kierdorf - Pi1541

A new YouTube video from Wolfgang Kierdorf is now available. In this video Wolfgang builds a Pi1541. With the Pi1541 you can emulate a Commodore 1541 and 1581 disk drive

2022-01-07 - 12:06:00 - Week: 1 - Item number: 9801 - Category: Commodore, Hardware

C64 2022 Calendar

The Back to the 8 bit website has made a C64 customizable Bitmap calendar for the year 2022. You can use the VICE emulator to customize your calendar and print it as a pdf file.

2022-01-07 - 12:00:00 - Week: 1 - Item number: 9795 - Category: C64, Hardware

8-Bit Resurgence - Tri-Logic Phantom

You can now watch a new video from the 8-Bit Resurgence YouTube channel. In this episode the Tri-Logic Phantom. The Phantom is an enhancement for the Commodore 1541 disk drive.

2021-12-31 - 12:21:00 - Week: 52 - Item number: 9794 - Category: Commodore, Hardware