Commodore News Page - News: Hardware

GadgetUK164 - 2MB Chip RAM

A new video from GadgetUK164. In this video the open source 2MB Chip RAM expansion from LIV2. This RAM expansion can be used in the Amiga A500 and A2000 computers.

2021-12-10 - 12:09:00 - Week: 49 - Item number: 9721 - Category: Amiga, Hardware

Chuck Hutchins - Stupid PET Tricks

Chuck Hutchins made a new video about retro computers. This time he talks about the Stupid PET Tricks the 3-in-1 cartridge for the Commodore PET computer.

2021-12-03 - 12:17:00 - Week: 48 - Item number: 9709 - Category: KIM-1, PET, CBM, Hardware

CRG - GottaGoFastRAM

A new YouTube video from CRG. In this video the build of a GottaGoFastRAM (8 MB) for the Amiga 500 computer.

2021-12-03 - 12:08:00 - Week: 48 - Item number: 9700 - Category: Amiga, Hardware

The SiDi board is designed to implement classic computers using modern hardware, such as the Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore C64, 16, VIC20 & PET, ZX Spectrum, MSX, BBC, Oric Atmos, Apple Macintosh, Atari800, TI99/4A, SNES, GameBoy, Atari 2600, Vectrex, etc. The SiDi board is derived from the MIST FPGA.

2021-12-03 - 12:02:00 - Week: 48 - Item number: 9694 - Category: Commodore, Hardware

DYI Gmod2 / Magic Desk cartridge

The DYI Gmod2 / Magic Desk cartridge is a cartridge that is compatible to the well-known Gmod2, Ocean or Magic Desk type cartridges, for the C64 and C128. The ROM can be flashed with an EPROM programmer or with the Commodore C64 or C128.

2021-11-19 - 12:17:00 - Week: 46 - Item number: 9669 - Category: C64, Hardware

GadgetUK164 - 1MB A500+

A new video from GadgetUK164. In this video you can see how to upgrade a RAM expansion from 512 KB to 1 MB for use with the A500+ computer.

2021-11-19 - 12:16:00 - Week: 46 - Item number: 9668 - Category: Amiga, Hardware

Amiga Future is a (printed) magazine for the Amiga user.

AmigaPortal.de is a German forum for the Amiga user. The sections of the forum are: Hardware, software, games, emulation, pixel, video, MorphOS, PC, tutorials, music, internet and an English section.

Aphexteknol - SixtyClone C64

Aphexteknol made a new YouTube video. This time he talks about building a SixtyClone C64 motherboard for the Commodore C64.

2021-11-19 - 12:13:00 - Week: 46 - Item number: 9665 - Category: C64, Hardware

SIDKick - C64

SIDKick is a drop-in replacement for the SID in the C64 / C128. The SIDKick uses a Teensy 4.1. and has the following features: 6581 / 8580, reSID, Sound Expander/FM, paddle, mouse, operational amplifier, mono and stereo. Recent updates: Support for MIDI and RGB-LED stripes.

2021-11-12 - 12:16:00 - Week: 45 - Item number: 9648 - Category: C64, Hardware

10 MARC - GreaseWeazle

A new episode of the 10 Minute Amiga Retro Cast is now available. In this episode: The GreaseWeazle 4. With the GreaseWeazle you can read and write Amiga diskettes on the PC.

2021-11-12 - 12:15:00 - Week: 45 - Item number: 9647 - Category: Amiga, Hardware

Jan Beta - VIC-II Kawari

A new YouTube video from Jan Beta. In this video: The testing of the new VIC-II Kawari Commodore 64 graphics chip replacement.

2021-11-12 - 12:04:00 - Week: 45 - Item number: 9636 - Category: C64, Hardware

Steve Guidi - DB9 to USB joystick adapter

You can now watch a new YouTube video from Steve Guidi. In this video the Retronic Design Universal DB9-to-USB joystick adapter.

2021-11-12 - 12:03:00 - Week: 45 - Item number: 9635 - Category: Commodore, Hardware

Chuck Hutchins - Petunia

Chuck Hutchins made a new video about retro computers. This time he talks about the HUH Electronics Petunia card for the Commodore PET. A digital to analogue converter and four-voice software music synthesizer.

2021-11-12 - 12:02:00 - Week: 45 - Item number: 9634 - Category: KIM-1, PET, CBM, Hardware

A2000 Serotina mechanical keyboard

The A2000 Serotina keyboard is a DIY open-source mechanical keyboard for the Amiga A2000 and A3000 computers. The keyboard is developed by grahamshaw72.

2021-11-12 - 12:01:00 - Week: 45 - Item number: 9633 - Category: Amiga, Hardware

Benjamin dot Computer - Amiga 500 upgrade

Benjamin wrote a comprehensive blog about upgrading his Amiga 500 computer. After a good cleaning he added a Vampire, CF-HDD, Gotek, more RAM and a new power supply.

2021-11-05 - 12:19:00 - Week: 44 - Item number: 9631 - Category: Amiga, Hardware

JOLLY CARTRIDGE - VIC20

The JOLLY CARTRIDGE is a ROM/ RAM cartridge for the Commodore VIC20 computer developed by MCes. You can configure the cartridge with 64 kB ROM or 32 kB RAM or a combination of ROM and RAM.

2021-10-29 - 12:19:00 - Week: 43 - Item number: 9611 - Category: VIC-20, Hardware

CRG - Amiga 500 @ 14 MHz

A new YouTube video from CRG, in this video a budget Amiga 500 accelerator card. This card has a 68000 CPU at 14mhz and 1 MB of Fast RAM.

2021-10-29 - 12:17:00 - Week: 43 - Item number: 9609 - Category: Amiga, Hardware

The ultimate Competition Pro joystick mod

Mageb made a number of improvements for the legendary Competition Pro joystick from the 80s. The improvements are: Beter joystick centering and microswitches and a better mounting frame for the switches.

2021-10-29 - 12:15:00 - Week: 43 - Item number: 9607 - Category: Commodore, Hardware

Bart Venneker - C64 loudspeaker

Bart Venneker has made a video about building a loudspeaker for the Commodore C64 computer. (Dutch language.)

2021-10-29 - 12:08:00 - Week: 43 - Item number: 9600 - Category: C64, Hardware

OpenSwitcher - Amiga

With the OpenSwitcher it is possible to switch the Amiga disk drives DF0 and DF1. This makes it possible to use an external drive as boot-drive (DF0).

2021-10-29 - 12:03:00 - Week: 43 - Item number: 9595 - Category: Amiga, Hardware

65f02

Jürgen Müller wrote a blog about a 6502 CPU that can work on 100 MHz. He uses a small circuit board with an Spartan-6 FPGA to emulate the 6502 CPU. The 65f02 is tested in various chess computers, the Apple II and a Commodore 8032 computer.

2021-10-22 - 12:19:00 - Week: 42 - Item number: 9591 - Category: Commodore, Hardware

C64-Pi1541-II

Tebl created a Pi1541 disk drive that looks like a stack of floppy disks. A parts list and building instructions are available.

2021-10-22 - 12:09:00 - Week: 42 - Item number: 9581 - Category: C64, Hardware

WiC-64

The WiC-64 is a wireless interface for the Commodore 64 computer. The WiC-64 is based on the ESP 32 and is connected to the user-port.

2021-10-22 - 12:03:00 - Week: 42 - Item number: 9575 - Category: C64, Hardware

Jan Derogee - VIC-20 & SAM

A new hardware project from Jan Derogee. This time he is working on a VIC-20 text-to-speech synthesizer using the iconic voice of SAM.

2021-10-15 - 12:19:00 - Week: 41 - Item number: 9571 - Category: VIC-20, Hardware

Noel's Retro Lab - Amiga power supply

You can watch a new video from the Noel's Retro Lab YouTube channel. This time Noel is going to build a new power supply for his Amiga computer.

2021-10-15 - 12:18:00 - Week: 41 - Item number: 9570 - Category: Amiga, Hardware

Bart Venneker - C64 Chat cartridge

Bart Venneker has made a video about experimenting with communication via the cartridge port of the Commodore C64. (Dutch language.)

2021-10-15 - 12:17:00 - Week: 41 - Item number: 9569 - Category: C64, Hardware

Amiga TerribleFire TF1230 Accelerator

The new TF1230 accelerator card for the Amiga 1200 is now available. The features are: 68030 @ 50MHZ, 64MB / 128MB RAM and a IDE Interface. The TF1230 offers speeds over 7 times faster than a standard Amiga 1200.

2021-10-15 - 12:04:00 - Week: 41 - Item number: 9556 - Category: Amiga, Hardware

MEGA65

You can now pre-order your MEGA65 computer. The first 400 units have been sold but reservations for the next batch (1000 units, delivery 2022) can still be made.

2021-10-08 - 12:19:00 - Week: 40 - Item number: 9551 - Category: 8-Bit NextGen, Hardware

Nivbot - 4116 RAM Tester

Nivbot developed a tester for 4116 RAM chips. The tester uses an ArduinoNano microcontroller and a LCD screen to test the chips.

2021-10-08 - 12:15:00 - Week: 40 - Item number: 9547 - Category: Commodore, Hardware

Retrohax - Amiga 2000 (2)

Retrohax has written a blog about building a brand new Amiga 2000 computer. You can now look at part 2 of the project in his blog.

2021-10-08 - 12:10:00 - Week: 40 - Item number: 9542 - Category: Amiga, Hardware

Adrian Black - ARMSID

A new YouTube video from Adrian Black. This time he shows the ARMSID for the Commodore C64 computer. The ARMSID is a replacement of the SID music chip in the C64.

2021-10-08 - 12:09:00 - Week: 40 - Item number: 9541 - Category: C64, Hardware

GadgetUK164 - TF520

A new video from GadgetUK164. In this video you can see how to build and test the TF520. The TF520 is an accelerator for the Amiga 500 / 2000.

2021-10-01 - 12:18:00 - Week: 39 - Item number: 9530 - Category: Amiga, Hardware

Virtual Dimension - Amiga HDMI

Virtual Dimension made a new video (German language). In this video: Building your RGB2HDMI adapter. This adapter uses a Raspberry Pi Zero and can be used in an Amiga 500, 1000 or 2000 computer.

2021-10-01 - 12:14:00 - Week: 39 - Item number: 9526 - Category: Amiga, Hardware

Chameleon 64 - 9p

A new core is available for the Chameleon. Changes in this core: Improvements for NMI, file-browser and autostart.

2021-10-01 - 12:13:00 - Week: 39 - Item number: 9525 - Category: 8-Bit NextGen, Hardware

Commodore CTab-64

Commodore Engineering has started a new Kickstarter to create an innovative powerful C64-style tablet with dual-boot system: Linux / Android.

2021-10-01 - 12:03:00 - Week: 39 - Item number: 9515 - Category: C64, Hardware

Individual Computers - Indivision ECS V3

Individual Computers is taking pre-orders for the Indivision ECS V3. The Indivision ECS V3 is a Flickerfixer / Scandoubler for the Amiga computer.

2021-09-24 - 12:15:00 - Week: 38 - Item number: 9507 - Category: Amiga, Hardware

Randy Rossi - VIC-II replacement (6)

A new YouTube video from Randy Rossi is now available. In this video Randi shows a replacement for the VIC-II in the Commodore C64.

2012-09-24 - 12:14:00 - Week: 38 - Item number: 9506 - Category: C64, Hardware

Ed Watson - Super PET mini

Ed Watson made a new YouTube video. In this video Ed shows a Commodore PET mini computer. He used his 3D printer to make the PET case and a Raspberry PI with a small screen to emulate the PET.

2021-09-24 - 12:11:00 - Week: 38 - Item number: 9503 - Category: KIM-1, PET, CBM, Hardware

TapuinoNext

The TapuinoNext is a improved version of the Tapuino C64. This is a Datassette emulator based on the ESP32 microcontroller. The improvements are more accurate signal timing and a tape-counter.

2021-09-24 - 12:02:00 - Week: 38 - Item number: 9494 - Category: Commodore, Hardware

Monty - C64 Stereo 6581 SID Synth

Monty is a MIDI synth controller for the ATmega1284p which drives up to two Commodore 6581 SID chips. The Monty is developed by Slippery Seal.

2021-09-17 - 12:19:00 - Week: 37 - Item number: 9491 - Category: Music, Hardware

Retrohax - A600 Furia

Retrohax has written a blog about upgrading an Amiga A600 computer with the Furia turbo-card. Other upgrades are: FlashROM modification, AMSIDER + SD2IDE, S-Video modification, Keyboard membrane, GOTEK and SLOW RAM.

2021-09-17 - 12:14:00 - Week: 37 - Item number: 9486 - Category: Amiga, Hardware

GadgetUK164 - IDE68K

A new video from GadgetUK164. In this video you can see how to build and install an IDE68K board. This board adds an internal IDE interface to an A500 or A2000.

2021-09-17 - 12:10:00 - Week: 37 - Item number: 9482 - Category: Amiga, Hardware

Ravi Abbott - Amiga DUO power supply

A new YouTube video from Ravi Abbott is now available. In this video the new Amiga duo power supply for 2 x A500, A600 or A1200 computers from Retropassion.

2021-09-17 - 12:02:00 - Week: 37 - Item number: 9474 - Category: Amiga, Hardware

Transparent C64 cartridge cases

The webpage Protoparts.at is now selling transparent cartridge cases for the Commodore C64 computer. The material that is uses is polycarbonate.

2021-09-03 - 12:19:00 - Week: 35 - Item number: 9451 - Category: C64, Hardware

Hakke Amiga Adapters

Hakke Amiga Adapters is a webstore for adapters for the Amiga computer. Examples are: CPU-relocators, expansion-port extenders and memory-expanders.

2021-09-03 - 12:04:00 - Week: 35 - Item number: 9436 - Category: Amiga, Hardware

Retro EZ - Greaseweazle V4

A new YouTube video from Retro EZ channel is now available. In this video a demonstration of the Greaseweazle V4, reading a Amiga diskette via a PC disk drive and saving it as an ADF file.

2021-09-03 - 12:02:00 - Week: 35 - Item number: 9434 - Category: Commodore, Hardware

Jan Beta - Vicky Twenty PCB

A new YouTube video from Jan Beta. In this video: Building a Commodore VIC-20 replica based on the Vicky Twenty PCB.

2021-08-27 - 12:11:00 - Week: 34 - Item number: 9423 - Category: VIC-20, Hardware

Virtual Dimension - Optical PC-mouse for the Amiga

Virtual Dimension made a new video (German language). In this video: Building your own optical PC-mouse for the Amiga computer.

2021-08-27 - 12:06:00 - Week: 34 - Item number: 9418 - Category: Amiga, Hardware

Deniser - Amiga

Deniser is a drop-in replacement for the Amiga computer Denise chip. The Dineser is developed by Martin Åberg and the PCB-design, and FPGA logic source code are available.

2021-08-27 - 12:04:00 - Week: 34 - Item number: 9416 - Category: Amiga, Hardware

Commodore Universal Power Supply (2)

Mike Brixius Is developing a universal power supply for all Commodore and Amiga computers. At the moment he is working on a prototype and you can follow his progress.

2021-08-27 - 12:02:00 - Week: 34 - Item number: 9414 - Category: Commodore, Hardware

Noel's Retro Lab - Retro Chip Tester Pro

You can watch a new video from the Noel's Retro Lab YouTube channel. This time the Retro Chip Tester Pro from 8Bit-Museum.de.

2021-08-20 - 12:16:00 - Week: 33 - Item number: 9407 - Category: Commodore, Hardware