You can watch a new video from the Commodore History YouTube channel. In this video Michal Pleban's new replica 8088 board for the Commodore CBM-II computers.

The A-Pet 500 is a metal case for an Amiga 500 computer. But the case is in the style of an old Commodore PET computer. In the video you can see the laser-cut metal parts for the A-Pet 500.

uStartCart:
A firmware update for the uStartCart: You can now "Pause" a game with the "Special" button. The uStartCart can be used to start files via the SDCard and the cartridge menu. The uStartCart supports: PRG, P00, T64, D64, TAP, SID, KLA, KOA, and CRT (8K & 16K).

Midi SID FM Synthesizer Board:
With this expansion board it is possible to turn the uEmbedded64 C64 computer into a 26-voice Midi music synthesizer (24xSID, 2xFM).

SSD HAT - uEliteBoard64:
With the SSD HAT it is possible to use a SSD with the uEliteBoard64 motherboard.

You can watch a new video on the The Tech I Missed YouTube channel. In this episode: Adding a HDMI converter inside the Commodore C64 computer.

A new video from the YouTube channel Retrobits is now available. In this video the mt32-pi as a standalone synth and MIDI-player on the Amiga computer.

Per Bengtsson made a small PCB to replace a (leaking) Varta battery in retro computers. The Varta Replacer can be used in the Amiga computers.

Andrew Hutchings developed the RAMesses, which upgrades an Amiga 500 / 2000 / Commodore CDTV to 2MB of Chip RAM without any soldering or altering of the motherboard.

A new video from Dan Wood. In this video Dan talks about the new Amiga A500 Mini including games, demos and the Workbench.

Fulvio started a Kickstarter campaign to build the SD64 Future Expander for the Commodore C64 computer. The features are: Compatible with C64 and C128, SD card and two cartridge slots (selectable).

The XoomFloppy v1.1 is a small version of the Zoom Floppy that allows you to use your 1541 floppy drive with a modern computer. The XoomFloppy can be used with the xum1541 software and OpenCBM.

A video about the XoomFloppy.

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 update: Solving the last of the digital video output glitching.

You can watch a new video from the Commodore History YouTube channel. In this video programming examples on the Commodore SuperPET in BASIC, Fortran, Pascal, APL, COBOL, and 6809 Assembly Language.

Sidekick64, the versatile software-defined cartridge for Commodore 8-Bit machines, now not only supports the C64, C128, C16 and Plus/4 but also connects to the VIC20 using a simple adapter. This Sidekick20-combo provides a main menu and file browser similar to the other variants, plus the following VIC20-specific features: Memory expansions (RAM1/2/3, BLK 1, 2, 3, 5, IO2/3), VIC-emulation which outputs picture and sound via the Raspberry Pi's HDMI-output (VFLI), Disk emulation (LOAD/SAVE), PRG-files or CRT-files and Auto memory.

The Mini PET 40/80D is a drop in replacement motherboard for any Commodore PET or CBM computer. The features are: 32 kB RAM, BASIC and a SD2PET SD card disk drive.

A new video from GadgetUK164. In this video the build of a Matthius A500 Zorro Edge Connector.

The Amiga MAS Player Pro2+ is a MP3 player that connects to the parallel-port of the Amiga Computer. It plays any kind of MP3 files and MP3 radio streams without stressing the CPU.

Bwack has made a new YouTube video. In this video he shows how to build a C64 Pi1541 II.

The Minimig revision 8 is now available. The improvement are a DIP64 socket for an original NMOS or CMOS MC68000 CPU, support for the PiStorm, onboard ARM controller and relocation of the LEDs and the buttons.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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).

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.