Assembling and Programming neatPLA for Commodore 64
The best looking PLA replacement chip for Commodore 64 designed by Pasi Lassila, compatible with all board revisions and all cartridge types (Zaxxon,Epyx Fastload etc)
Programming the PLA is very simple but you need to build your own programmer and purchase an inexpensive FT232H interface (about 7 euros) from AliExpress.
Components for building the programmer:
- 12.0mm Pogo pin.
- Female pin header connector.
- Switch.
- BLU LED (optional).
- Male pin header connector for connecting the programmer.
- Small perforated PCB.
The assembly instructions are published by the project author on GitHub.
The neatPLA was assembled by JLCPCB for a total cost (including shipping and taxes) of 8 euros each.
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