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Retrohax has written a blog about building a brand new Amiga 2000 computer. You can now look at part 4 of the project in his blog.
2022-08-05 - 12:06:00 - Week: 31 - Item number: 10429 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
Tynemouth Software has written a blog about replacing the original 4-pin power supply connector with a 7-pin connector (VIC20 / C64).
2022-08-05 - 12:04:00 - Week: 31 - Item number: 10427 - Category: C16, C116, Plus/4, Hardware
Niklas Ekström developed a new interface to connect a Raspberry Pi to the Amiga clock-port. The A314 software has been adapted to this interface so that it is possible to run services such as a314fs and the SANA-II network driver.
2022-08-05 - 12:02:00 - Week: 31 - Item number: 10425 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
Keir Fraser has released updates for the Greaseweazle hardware. The recent changes are: Improvements for gw read, gw convert and fallback. Support for Kryoflux info block.
2022-08-05 - 12:00:00 - Week: 31 - Item number: 10423 - Category: Commodore, Hardware
SID-Device is a cross-platform Network SID Device, developed by Wilfred Bos, that emulates the Commodore C64 sound chip, a.k.a. SID chip (6581/8580). It runs in a local network or on your own machine.

A new version of ACID 64 Player Pro.
2022-07-29 - 12:19:00 - Week: 30 - Item number: 10422 - Category: C64, Hardware
Dave Luna had an old not working Commodore PET 64 computer. He decided to make it into a docking station for a modern computer. He added a TFT screen, USB hub, DisplayLink adapter to the PET 64, and an Arduino for the connection with the PET 64 keyboard.
2022-07-29 - 12:13:00 - Week: 30 - Item number: 10416 - Category: KIM-1, PET, CBM, Hardware
Nick Bild developed another hardware project for the Commodore C64 computer. This time he connects a C64-themed smartwatch that wirelessly syncs data to your Commodore C64 computer.
2022-07-29 - 12:11:00 - Week: 30 - Item number: 10414 - Category: C64, Hardware
Tynemouth Software has developed a new ROM cartridge for the Commodore VIC20 computer. This cartridge can be used as a 8, 16 or 32 kB ROM cartridge. The ROM can be configured in the Blocks 1,2,3 or 5.
2022-07-29 - 12:02:00 - Week: 30 - Item number: 10405 - Category: VIC-20, Hardware
The Manticore is a V4+ accelerator for the Amiga A600 computer. The features are: Apollo 68080 AMMX, Maggie3D, 512 MB DDR3, AGA (12 MB Chipmem), SuperAGA, RTG, 1280x720, Audio: 8/16-bit, 56 kHz, 24-bit, 8 voices, FastIDE controller (CompactFlash), 2x USB, Ethernet RJ45 and microSD.
2022-07-22 - 12:19:00 - Week: 29 - Item number: 10401 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
Maciej Witkowiak developed a 256 kB RAM expansion MMU daughterboard for the Commodore C128 computer. This RAM expansion can be plugged into the U7 socket of a C128(D) or C128DCR computer. This expansion is based on a project by Marko Mäkelä and Pekka Pessi.
2022-07-22 - 12:17:00 - Week: 29 - Item number: 10399 - Category: C128(D), Hardware
Keir Fraser has released updates for the Greaseweazle hardware. The recent changes are: Support for new IMG formats: ibm.1680, ibm.dmf, akai.800, akai.1600, ensoniq.800 and ensoniq.1600. Improvements for FM/MFM.
2022-07-22 - 12:03:00 - Week: 29 - Item number: 10385 - Category: Commodore, Hardware
A new episode of the 10 Minute Amiga Retro Cast is now available. In this episode: A review of the new accelerator, the Tsunami A1230, for the Amiga 1200 computer.
2022-07-15 - 12:17:00 - Week: 28 - Item number: 10379 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
A new YouTube video from Wolfgang Kierdorf is now available. In this episode Wolfgang is building the 1541ToPET interface that allows you to connect a Commodore 1541 to a Commodore PET computer.
2022-07-15 - 12:12:00 - Week: 28 - Item number: 10374 - Category: KIM-1, PET, CBM, Hardware
The GottaGoFastRAMZ3 is a 256MB Autoconfig Fast RAM for the Amiga 3000/4000 computer. This RAM expansion is developed by Matt Harlum.
2022-07-15 - 12:03:00 - Week: 28 - Item number: 10365 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
Retrohax has written a blog about replacing old ROM chips with a more modern ROM chip with the help of an adapter. The original design is from Nicolas Welte and is now available as a DIY kit.
2022-07-15 - 12:00:00 - Week: 28 - Item number: 10362 - Category: Commodore, Hardware
ZuluSCSI is a SCSI to SD-card interface. The ZuluSCSI can emulate a SCSI (1 &2) hard disk or CD-ROM drive and stores the data on a SD-card.
2022-07-08 - 12:05:00 - Week: 27 - Item number: 10347 - Category: Commodore, Hardware
You can now watch a new YouTube video from Steve Guidi. In this video Steve talks about building a replica of an Commodore 1581 disk drive.
2022-07-01 - 12:06:00 - Week: 26 - Item number: 10328 - Category: Commodore, Hardware
UNI-joy started a Kickstarter campaign to make the UNITHOR. A brand new joystick for retro computers.
2022-07-01 - 12:05:00 - Week: 26 - Item number: 10327 - Category: Commodore, Hardware
The company My Retro Computer Ltd started a Kickstarter campaign for the Commodore 64x. The features are: 8 different colours, USB 3.0, HDMI, Wi-Fi, 8GB RAM, 512GB HDD, Ethernet and Bluetooth.
2022-06-24 - 12:19:00 - Week: 25 - Item number: 10321 - Category: C64, Hardware
A new episode of the 10 Minute Amiga Retro Cast is now available. In this episode: The Newtek Digiview for the Amiga computer.
2022-06-24 - 12:14:00 - Week: 25 - Item number: 10316 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
Chuck Hutchins made a new video about retro computers. This time he is adding HDMI to a Commodore PET computer.
2022-06-24 - 12:11:00 - Week: 25 - Item number: 10313 - Category: KIM-1, PET, CBM, Hardware
A new YouTube video from Wolfgang Kierdorf is now available. In this episode Wolfgang is building the PET DISK MAX v2.0 by Michael Hill. It enables you to load files via SD card or internet onto the Commodore PET.
2022-06-24 - 12:06:00 - Week: 25 - Item number: 10308 - Category: KIM-1, PET, CBM, Hardware
A new YouTube video from Ravi Abbott is now available. In this video Ravi talks about the Amiga related hardware that is available in the year 2022.
2022-06-17 - 12:17:00 - Week: 24 - Item number: 10299 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
Tynemouth Software has written a blog about creating Commodore tapes for the Datassette.
2022-06-17 - 12:14:00 - Week: 24 - Item number: 10296 - Category: Commodore, Hardware
A new episode of the 10 Minute Amiga Retro Cast is now available. In this episode: The RAMesses 2MB CHIP RAM board from Andrew Hutchings.
2022-06-17 - 12:02:00 - Week: 24 - Item number: 10284 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
The PiStorm600 is a Amiga 600 compatible rework of the original PiStorm Rev. B board. When installed it disables the onboard CPU and allows the CPU emulator that is running on the Pi (Mushashi or Emu68) to take over.
2022-06-10 - 12:09:00 - Week: 23 - Item number: 10269 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
A new video from GadgetUK164. In this video a replacement for the 8701 chip in the Commodore C64 computer.
2022-06-10 - 12:05:00 - Week: 23 - Item number: 10265 - Category: C64, Hardware
A new episode from the Amiga Retro YouTube channel is now available. In this episode the ACA 1234 68030 accelerator card for the Amiga 1200 computer.
2022-06-10 - 12:04:00 - Week: 23 - Item number: 10264 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
The Core32 is a device that emulates a Datassette for the Commodore 8-bits computers (Commodore PET, C64, VIC20 & Plus/4). The Core32 stores the files on a Micro SD card and can connect via Wi-Fi to a PC.
2022-06-10 - 12:00:00 - Week: 23 - Item number: 10260 - Category: Commodore, Hardware
Matthias from UNI64 is working on a test-cartridge for the Commodore C64 computer. With this test-cartridge you can do a complete system check even if the C64 does not have a video output. You can read the manual to see what all the features are.

Another new development is the uSTARTCart64. With the uSTARTCart64 you can load programs or games from a SD-card into the Commodore C64 computer. The uSTARTCart64 also supports TAPE loading.

A demonstration of the uSTARTCart64 on YouTube.

2022-06-03 - 12:21:00 - Week: 22 - Item number: 10259 - Category: C64, Hardware
A new YouTube video from CRG. In this video the overclocking of an Amiga 1200 accelerator card.
2022-06-03 - 12:10:00 - Week: 22 - Item number: 10248 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
On the uni64.com website you can now order a PCB to build a modulator (S-Video) for old C64 boards. Luma, Chroma and a switchable Strip-Fix (AEC) are adjustable with this board. Also a S-VIDEO and Audio socket can be added.
2022-05-27 - 12:20:00 - Week: 21 - Item number: 10237 - Category: C64, Hardware
Mark Sawicki has made a new video. In this video Mark is installing an ARM2SID in a Commodore C64 computer.
2022-05-27 - 12:05:00 - Week: 21 - Item number: 10222 - Category: C64, Hardware
A new YouTube video from CRG. In this video the programming and installing of custom Roms in an Amiga 1200 computer with a TF1230 accelerator card.
2022-05-27 - 12:04:00 - Week: 21 - Item number: 10221 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
The Dot Noise Remove Board is a new PCB design by UNI64. With this board the white pixels on the screen border can be removed for the Commodore C64 computer with the newer VIC-II ICs (856x, C64C 1987-1994).
2022-05-20 - 12:19:00 - Week: 20 - Item number: 10216 - Category: C64, Hardware
A new video from GadgetUK164. In this video a replacement for the Buster chip in the Amiga 2000 computer.
2022-05-20 - 12:18:00 - Week: 20 - Item number: 10215 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
André Fachat is working on a new version of a Commodore PET computer. In this video you can see a demonstration of the Ultra-PET.
2022-05-20 - 12:16:00 - Week: 20 - Item number: 10213 - Category: KIM-1, PET, CBM, Hardware
A new YouTube video from Jan Beta. In this video Jan is using the Lazarusstorm external PiStorm adapter for the Amiga 500 computer.
2022-05-20 - 12:14:00 - Week: 20 - Item number: 10211 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
Port-Switch64 is a new PCB design by UNI64. With the Port-Switch64 the connected keyboard, joystick, S-video and audio can be switched between two (or four) C64 computers. The Port-Switch64 also supports a USB or Bluetooth keyboard instead of an original C64 keyboard.
2022-05-13 - 12:24:00 - Week: 19 - Item number: 10196 - Category: C64, Hardware
You can watch a new video from the Reviving Retro YouTube channel. In this episode upgrading a power supply for the Amiga computer.
2022-05-13 - 12:07:00 - Week: 19 - Item number: 10179 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
A new video from GadgetUK164. In this video a Clock Port for the Amiga A500 or A2000 computer.
2022-05-06 - 12:14:00 - Week: 18 - Item number: 10165 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
Tentelian Retro is a YouTube channel for retro computer users (German language). In this episode: DK shows the ins and outs of the C64 Handheld.
2022-05-06 - 12:11:00 - Week: 18 - Item number: 10162 - Category: C64, Hardware
A new video from GadgetUK164. In this video the Amiga TF4060 Prototype 060 CPU Card for the A3000/A4000 computer.
2022-04-29 - 12:10:00 - Week: 17 - Item number: 10141 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
A new episode of the 10 Minute Amiga Retro Cast is now available. In this episode: A 68030/50 MHz card for the Amiga A600 computer with 64 MB of RAM.
2022-04-29 - 12:08:00 - Week: 17 - Item number: 10139 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
The FlashROM, developed by Oleg Mishin, can be used in the Amiga 500 and 1200 to replace the original Kickstart ROM with Flash memory.
2022-04-29 - 12:00:00 - Week: 17 - Item number: 10131 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
A new hardware project from Jan Derogee. This time he is working on a new project that will print the latest news, RSS news feed, on your Commodore IEC serial printer.
2022-04-22 - 12:20:00 - Week: 16 - Item number: 10130 - Category: Commodore, Hardware
You can now watch a new video from the Arctic retro channel. In this video a Kickstart ROM modification to an Amiga 1000 computer.
2022-04-22 - 12:12:00 - Week: 16 - Item number: 10122 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
The JoyDivision converts an Atari style joystick to USB and is developed by Stefan Blixth. Changes in this version: Support for the THEC64 and the A500 Mini computers.
2022-04-22 - 12:06:00 - Week: 16 - Item number: 10116 - Category: Commodore, Hardware
Stephen Jones is starting a Kickstarter campaign to build monitors for the retro computers. The 1089s and 1087s monitors will have exchangeable interfaces to connect various computers.
2022-04-15 - 12:19:00 - Week: 15 - Item number: 10108 - Category: Commodore, Hardware
A new video from GadgetUK164. In this video the 8MB Zorro II RAM board created by LIV2 (Matt Harlum).
2022-04-15 - 12:17:00 - Week: 15 - Item number: 10106 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
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