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32.5 Degrees Celsius in my Computer Room ;-(

August 2nd, 2009 No comments

32.5 Degrees Celsius in my Room
I hate summer. I can’t wait for it be over. I hate the hot weather, I hate bugs!!! They scare me so much. Fall is my favorite season followed very closely by Winter. I am thinking of moving to the North Pole.

Euskal Encounter 17 Competition Results

July 28th, 2009 No comments

euskalEuskal Encounter is a computer party for computer amateurs and professionals seeking a knowledge exchange and willing to be involved for a few days in any kind of activity related to computers.

C64 – Mixed Graphics:

  • 1 Cauldron2 by JSL
  • 2 Loving Dream by Almighty God
  • 4 Classics Never Die by Stage7

C64 – Mixed Music:

  • 2 Funky Old Bones by SIDwave
  • 4 Sunshine Dreams by A-Man
  • 5 Boogie 8580 by NecroPolo

source: noname.c64.org euskalencounter.org

Categories: C64/SX64, News & Rumors, Today

LCP 2009 Demo & Photo are online

July 28th, 2009 No comments

lcp2009Most of the compo stuff is now up in the archive. You can also find some photos there.

source: lcp.c64.org

JiffyDOS Kernal Roms & Manual

July 27th, 2009 14 comments

JiffyDOS is a Disk Operating System (DOS) enhancement which gives your VIC-20, C-16, PLUS/4, C-64, or C-128 the disk access speed it has always needed.

A chip-for-chip replacement for the Kernal ROM in your computer and the DOS ROM in your disk drive(s), JiffyDOS achieves levels of performance and compatibility unmatched by other disk speed-enhancement products.

Download:

TRY and BUY the original copy.

source: cmdrkey.com

ROM-el PCB ready to test

July 26th, 2009 No comments

ROM-el PBC boardsfrom Homepage:

The PCB house shipped the first two ROM-el boards for inspection and testing.

Once they are assembled and testing, I will release the design to production. As one can see, the PCB is a merged set of 4 designs.  The tabs between the designs are designed to be broken, separating the individual units after assembly.

source: jbrain.com

MCC: Multiple Classic Computer Platform

July 26th, 2009 2 comments

Multiple Classic Computer Platformfrom Homepage:

This Multiple Classic Computer Platform lets dreams come true.

The Classic Computer and Classic Arcade fans are just waiting for a device which allows them to go back to the good and easy operation and gaming experience from the past.

Many people still have unique software and programs which are still unbeatable when it comes to user friendliness. The reconfigurable and generic design will allow an easy switch between multiple different realizations and representations of classic computers.

When we look to the 80ies and 90ies, names like Atari ST, Sinclair’s ZX-Spectrum, Commodores VC20, VC-64 and the whole Amiga Series 500, 1000, 2000 come to mind.

main Features:

  • Old Joystick interfaces allow the usage of classic input devices.
  • A stereo/audio output allows the connection to each TV set, amplifier or computer monitor to explore enhanced sound.
  • Different versions for PAL and NTSC regions allow seamless usage and compatibility.
  • All this paired with the newest available hardware and new interface, like SD-Card, S-Video and RGB Output, improve the picture quality and the openness of the systems.
  • An internal memory enables the permanent storage of favorite games and applications, the menu overlay allows for easy selection of the application or game and the desired Classic Computer.

source: arcaderetrogaming.com

Lemonade for VIC-20 (require 16k memory expansion)

July 26th, 2009 No comments

LemonadeThis is a Conversion from Commodore 64 of a classic Lemonade Stand managing game. Your goal in this fun little game will be to make as much money as you can within the 12 summer weeks.

Play it in 40 columns!

source: Denial (The Commodore VIC-20 forum)

Gideon working on a successor of the “1541 Ultimate” cartridge

July 23rd, 2009 No comments

1541 Ultimatefrom 1541 Ultimate homepage:

Some of you might have noticed that the order form has been temporarily closed, and many questions and rumours have been going around about the future of the 1541 Ultimate. The reason behind all this, is that behind the screens I have been working on a successor of the “1541 Ultimate”. How this unit will be called has not yet been determined, but it could be something as simple as “1541 Ultimate II” or “Ultimate Cartridge”.

What is it, and why was it designed? Basically, it is a scaled down version of the 1541U. It will provide similar functionality, although some things have been changed. It will no longer support full-size SD-cards, but only MircoSD, or “Transflash”. Also, Ethernet will not be supported until further notice. It will support tape emulation out of the box (without the need for special FPGA images) and it will provide a real-time clock function with battery back up. Audio output has been significantly improved, which might seem useless for just the drive sounds, but this enables the creation of FPGA images that provide additional sound channels of useful quality. The power consumption has been reduced as well. There is one extra cool feature that will not yet be disclosed ;-)

And last but not least… This unit will come with a case! At least, that is the plan; there are some negociations going on with manufacturers for plastic insertion moulding. It seems feasible to have this done, although it’s pricy for low quantities. A prototype is 3D-printed this week; the prototype board is already there and functional.

source: 1541ultimate.net

Hoxs64 Commodore 64 Emulator v1.0.5.26

July 13th, 2009 No comments

Hoxs64 Commodore 64 EmulatorHoxs64 is a Commodore 64 emulator for Microsoft Windows 2K/XP/Vista.

The emulator substantially reproduces this legacy machine in minute detail.

Changelog:
12 July 2009 v1.0.5.26

1) Bug fix to the FDI file format reader. Rapidlok game Serve and Volley now works. Many other FDI
captures now work.
2) New “Disk on Separate Thread” option added to the general settings page. Multi-core CPUs will provide
increased performance when the serial bus is idle.
3) 1541 drive fixes.
4) Numerous VIC mid raster line mode change fixes. A newly discovered edge triggered raster IRQ behaviour
is now implemented as seen on both old and new VIC chips.
5) Joystick fixed to prevent opposing directions from being simultaneously pressed.

source: hoxs64.net

Carling the Spider from Psytronik Software for VIC-20

July 11th, 2009 No comments

Carling the SpiderCarling the Spider is a multi-screen platform game featuring a little spider called Carling.

Your mission is to collect all the shiny diamonds on each screen while avoiding deadly spikes and marauding BALLS OF STEEL! Once you have collected all the diamonds you must head to the exit in order to reach the next level.

source: psytronik.com

Berzerk Redux by Martin Piper

July 3rd, 2009 No comments

Berzerk Redux by Martin PiperBerzerk Redux is based on the classic arcade game Bezerk and is a multi-directional shooter video Arcade game.

source: noname.c64.org wikipedia

Categories: C64/SX64, News & Rumors, Today

8-bit arcade classics are back, in Lego form

July 3rd, 2009 No comments

This is absolutely brilliant – a handful of classic arcade games animated in Lego. I’m particularly fond of the B & W Asteroids rendition at 2:05.

source: retrothing.com

SVS-Calc 1.0 a spreadsheet for Commodore Plus/4

June 27th, 2009 2 comments

svs-calc_1_0_titleSVS-Calc 1.0 is a Spreadsheet with intuitive interface, powerful calculation engine, graphics generator, color themes, and much more.

source: plus4world.powweb.com

(Italian) Apple non approva l’applicazione Commodore 64 per l’iPhone

June 24th, 2009 No comments

Sorry, this entry is only available in Italian.

Categories: C64/SX64, News & Rumors, Today

Commodore 64 emulator for Iphone/Ipod Touch

June 23rd, 2009 2 comments

c64topCommodore 64 Emulator it´s finally here.

The best-selling single personal computer of all time, with over 30 million units sold worldwide.

Commodore 64 Emulator has been submitted to App Store and awaiting approval by Apple.

Key Features:

  • Full speed, Commodore 64 emulator.
  • SID sound emulation.
  • Auto-save, to continue exactly where you left off.
  • Realistic joystick and beautifully crafted C64 keyboard.
  • Portrait and Landscape play.
  • Vertical and Fullscreen gaming (auto rotate for iPod users)
  • and much more…

source: c64iphone.com

Categories: C64/SX64, News & Rumors, Today