This is a program that can playback .SID files found in the HVSC collection on a real Commodore 64/128.
Make sure you have the most recent HVSC version for your sid files. It was designed for both PAL and NTSC computers, and will play all sid songs at correct system speed.
Versions of the program:
- sidplay64-normal.prg – Standard version for 1541, 1571, 1581 and clones.
- sidplay64-sd2iec.prg – SD2IEC version.
- sidplay64-reu-1541u2cmd.prg – 1541 Ultimate II version with REU.
- sidplay64-reu-sd2iec.prg – SD2IEC version with REU.
- sidplay64-reu-1541u-netdrive.prg – 1541 Ultimate & Netdrive with REU.
- sidplay64-reu-iec-cmd-ide64.prg – CMD drives, IDE64 devices & other IEC devices, with REU.
- sidplay64-sidfx-reu-normal.prg – Sidfx and REU version for 1541, 1571, 1581 and clones of these.
(Again : The 1541U2 software iec mode has been disabled for this build.)
SIDPLAY 64 v1.21 (15/01/2018):
- Updated SIDFX card detection.
SIDPLAY 64 v1.20 (29/09/2017):
- Added SIDFX card support. Software control for switching beween 6581 or 8580.
- Sidplay64 detects the sidfx card. The sid chips. And will then ask you to center Switch 1 to allow for software control of the sid chips.
- Added Chameleon support for two emulated sid chips.
- Software control for switching between 6581 or 8580.
- Sidplay64 will switch to correct sid type when you load sids.
Download: SIDPlay 64 v1.21 (1183)
source: sourceforge.net
CBM prg Studio Version 3.12.0 is released. There are a lot of new features in this version. I’d really appreciate it if you report any bugs you find or have any suggestions/comments.
CBM prg Studio allows you to type a BASIC or Machine Code program in using a nice Windows environment and convert it to a ‘.prg’ file which you can run on an emulator, or even a real C64 / VIC20 or PET if you’re feeling brave and have the right kit.
CBM prg Studio is the result of merging C64PrgGen and VIC20PrgGen. Adding new features and fixing bugs in two apps which were 95% similar was a bit of a nightmare so merging them made sense.
It was also a good opportunity for a face lift and to add some new features, such as:
- Programs are project based, meaning all related source files, sprite files etc. are kept in one place and multiple source files can be linked more easily.
- Tabbed MDI.
- Syntax highlighting.
What CBM prg Studio isn’t is a front-end for tok64, cbmcnvrt, bastext or any other tokeniser / detokeniser / assembler. It’s all been written completely from scratch.
New features in v3.12.0:
- Assembler:
- SaveBlock directive.
- Repeat..EndRepeat directive.
- Improved “IfDef” directive.
- Start address can be a label.
- Screen Editor:
- New export options for assembly and BASIC programs.
- General:
- “Go to” dialog can now use BASIC line numbers.
- Cursor colour can be changed.
- Cursor blinking can be turned on/off.
- Debugger:
- Variables can be watched.
- Separate windows for the stack, breakpoints and watches.
- Stack pointer shown in stack window.
- Support for the “C64 Debugger”. See here for details of this debugger.
Bugs Fixed:
- Assembler:
- A comma in quotes as a text or byte directive was not being generated.
- Reformatting text issues.
- Global variables appearing twice in the autocomplete list.
- Forward references for local labels in macros not assembling.
- BASIC:
- Incorrect ‘Jump to destination’ and ‘return from jump’ with ‘similar’ line numbers.
- Screen Editor:
- Screen mode not being saved/recalled properly.
- Binary file export problems.
- General:
- Crash when using certain mono fonts.
- Bad formatting of output from data generator tool.
See the help for a complete list of new features and fixed bugs.
Note In this version, each target machine can have its own default project directory. If you are upgrading from a previous version (before version 2.5.1) of CBM prg Studio you may be asked to set up your project directories again. Your current projects will not be affected.
Download: CBM prg Studio v3.12.0 (941)
source: ajordison.co.uk
Hoxs64 written by David Horrocks is a Commodore 64 emulator for Microsoft Windows 2K/XP/Vista/Seven (DirectX 9+)
The emulator substantially reproduces this legacy machine in minute detail.
Changelog:
- CIA old timer B bug timing fixes for Wilfred Bos’s alternate version of the dd0dtest.
- Updated 8580 SID combined wave with slightly improved samples from a real C64C CSG 8580R5.
- Added a new joystick setting to enable the use all fire buttons.
- Added separate VBL sync or line sync options for both Direct X full screen and windowed mode.
- Fixed the “Stretch with border clip” in some resolutions to provide a more optimal zoom.
Download:
source: hoxs64.net
Commodore 64C (ASSY 250425) Repair.
Defect:
- Basic Screen without text and prompt.
Replaced parts:
Gallery of the repair:
Commodore VIC-20 (ASSY 250403) Repair
Defect:
Replaced parts:
2 x Commodore Amiga 1200 Recap.
Gallery:
The High Voltage SID Collection (HVSC) is a freeware hobby project which organises Commodore 64 music (also known as SID music) into an archive for both musicians and fans alike.
The work on the collection is done completely in the Team and contributors’ spare time and is proudly one of the largest and most accurate computer music collections known.
This update features (all approximates):
- 700 new SIDs
- 222 fixed/better rips
- 2 repeats/bad rips eliminated
- 327 SID credit fixes
- 20 SID model/clock infos
- 3 tunes from /DEMOS/UNKNOWN/ identified
- 1 tunes from /GAMES/ identified
- 24 tunes moved out of /DEMOS/ to their composers’ directories
- 0 tunes moved out of /GAMES/ to their composers’ directories
Download:
source: www.hvsc.c64.org
NEW TAG: C64 BIG GAME PACK
Some new games or tools (Cracked / Trained or Unrealeased) for Commodore 64 have been released from your favorites groups.
Titles:
- Squid Jump Preview V2
- IndeflataBall +5
- Squid Jump Preview
- International Karate Ultimate Preview [easyflash]
- International Karate Ultimate Preview
- Modulot II +1D
- Modulot II +
- Modulot II
- CRX Race [unprotected original]
- Quarx V2 +2HFD
- Vaultman 2 1.1 +4D
- Dracula’s Castle
- Dracula’s Castle +4
- Mental Moons +3
- International Karate Ultimate [easyflash]
- 8192 Preview
- Tower Snake Preview +2
- Tower Snake Preview
- Tower Snake Demo
- Spyders 2 Preview
- Tink’s Adventure +D
- Genius 2 +7D
- Genius Enhanced +7D
- International Karate Ultimate V1.1
- Tuk Goes to Town +D
- Spyders 2 Preview
- International Karate Ultimate
- Tink’s Subtraction Fair +
- Tink’s Subtraction Fair +
- Tonk in the Land of Buddy-Bots
- Star Wars (Version 1981) +
- Star Wars (Versions 1977 and 1981)
- Slime Deluxe (World of Commodore Version)
- Jumpy64 Preview
- Gone In 64 Seconds Preview
- Hangman V2 Basic for Kids
- Integer Tic Tac Toe
- Spellcast Preview V2 +3
Download: All Games in One Archive (4722)
source: csdb.dk
Jean-François DEL NERO (who’s behind the HxC SD Floppy Emulator) recently has released a version of the HxC emulator firmware that is compatible with the STM32 chip used in the Gotek floppy emulators.
This means that the great functionality of the HxC SD emulator is now available on cheaper and more widely available hardware.
The bootloader to convert the Gotek floppy drive in HxC compatible must be purchased on the website HXC 2001 by sending an email to Jean-François DEL NERO. The price of the bootloader is one-off 10 Euro per Gotek that you want to update. Future updates of the software are free and can be made from a USB stick
The HXC Usb (Gotek) firmware supports: 
+ many more….
Release notes Firmware USB HxCFloppyEmulator v3.1.0.4a:
Major update!
- New direct file formats support (Read & Write !) :
- Acorn machines : *.ADL,*.ADM,*.SSD,*.DSD and *.ADF file support
- Camputer Lynx : *.LDF
- Commodore C64 : *.D81
- Thomson machines : *.FD
- Sam Coupé : *.SAD, *.MGT
- MSX Machines : *.IMG, *.DSK
- Spectrum : *.TRD, *.SDD
- New menu entry : Target system family selection.
- This reduce a lot the risk of erroneous raw file identification.
- Lots of RAW file support improvements :
- All sector sizes supported, advanced track skew and interleaving support.
- FM & MFM support.
- Amstrad CPC DSK support : Fix for the One Disk/double sided Batman demo.
- Fix attempt of the “diymore.cc” OLED screens : OLED init screen delay menu option added.
- (Note : Please avoid these “diymore.cc” screens until i got an idea what is the root cause of the issue.)
- Internal improvement : Track cache layer improved, RAW files support/identification improved.
Release notes Firmware USB HxCFloppyEmulator v3.0.33.12a:
- Extra LCD size option added :
- 2×40 characters (for 2×40 I2C-HD44780 screens)
- Clear internal settings function : Press “up” button at power up to Clear the settings with the default values.
- SP1200 write support fix.
This is only a little part of the changelog. The original one is very long and you can read it here.
Download: USB Stick STM32 (Gotek) HxC Firmware v3.1.0.4a (1032)
source: hxc2001.com
NEW TAG: C64 BIG GAME PACK
Some new games or tools (Cracked / Trained or Unrealeased) for Commodore 64 have been released from your favorites groups.
Titles:
- Mr. Wong’s Loopy Laundry +4
- Mr. Wong’s Loopy Laundry
- Border Blast 3 [enhanced] [seuck]
- Ball
- Giełda’96 [polish]
- Breathalyzer
- Ball +D
- Zeta-7 +2DGF
- Moonspire: The Draxx War – Preview
- Minima Reloaded V1.2 +4DG
- QWAK 1.3 +4
- Ball +3D
- Bacillus Preview 2a +3
- Cookie +D
- Breathalyzer
- Cookie +
- Petunia Pickle’s Pumpkin Preview +D
- Cookie +2D
- Cookie
- Ant Attack +6DG
- Space Shooter Preview
- Cookie +3D
- Petunia Pickle’s Pumpkin Preview +4D
- Gruniozerca +2D
- Gruniozerca +D
- Penetrator +3DG
- Penetrator +3D 101%
- 2K Race
- 2K Race Crack
- Sadistomatic +3
- More… what?! +
- More… what?!
- Chakram +2 [seuck]
- QWAK 1.3 +4CHD
- Jeep Command +3D
- Mutants +4D
- Eddie Kidd Jump Challenge +2D
- Seabase Delta +D
- Highway Encounter +4D
- Mr. Wimpy +5D
- Bosconian 87 +3D
- Gribbly’s Special Day Out +5DH
- Gribbly’s Day Out +5DHF
- Akalabeth Preview
- Sky Runner +5D 101%
Download: All Games in One Archive (4575)
source: csdb.dk
Commodore Amiga A570 Restoration.
I have received two retro things in very bad conditions.
- 1 x Floppy Drive CD-1411
- 1 x Commodore Amiga CDROM A570
… but for now we are talking about the Commodore A570.
The Commodore A570 have serious problems that i list below:
- Outside case is very dirty, yellowed and broken in several parts.
- The Caddy Guide Tracks has been destroyed.
- Damaged screws thread.
- The metal plate under the CDROM is bent on one side.
- Many rusty parts.
- Main PCB with traces of water/limestone and rust.
Works that have been made:
- Fixed the CDROM CADDY holder, it was not easy because all the metal guides are bent, now it works.
- Main PCB cleaning on both sides with the Kontakt PCC and toothbrush.
- Cleaned and grease the two rails of the laser head.
- Cleaned the head lens of the CDROM.
- Fixed the bent metal plate under the CDROM.
- Cleaning outer casing.
- Fixed with the glue the two pins for closing the case with the screws.
Work still to be done:
- The bottom part of the A570 CDROM is very rusty, i need to sand down gently and at least give a hand of anti rust.
Aesthetically is very bad but at least works.
Gallery of the restoration:
Video:
Commodore Amiga 500 Power Supply Repair.
Defect:
- All voltages are unstable.
Repair:
- Replaced a Zener Diode 5.6V (ZD2). The Diode was corroded and broken, the cause was not the acid of the capacitors.
- Replaced a Electrolytic Capacitor 1uF 50v (C9) which under voltage don’t work correctly, thanks to the freeze spray i have find it.
All the other electrolytic capacitors have been removed one by one and tested, they are good.
Gallery of the repair:
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