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DraBrowse & DraCopy - C64 / C128 | A new version of DraBrowse and DraCopy is now available. Changes in this version: Improvements for copy, directory sort, support for SEQ and REL files, support for 1571 and 1581 drives and D71 and d81 disk images, dos status drive information and improved ASCII text and hex viewers.

C128 RM | TheDuckSun is working on a C128 that fits into a C64 case. The proto type has the following features: VIC/VDC switch, 8 bit colour RAM, 6-36 VDC, Dual-SID, etc. You can follow the progress on Forum64.

Leading Motive - C128 DCR | Leading Motive is making a series of videos about the Commodore C128 DCR. In this episode: 40/80 column mode, SD2IEC, DraCopy, 1541-II, Action Replay and the Final Cartridge.

Wiebo de Wit - C128 Assembly (3) | Wiebo de Wit has written a blog about programming assembly on the Commodore C128. He uses Kick Assembler, Sublime Text and VICE to develop programs. In this part: VDC (8563) Chip, RAM, Matrix Data, Attribute Data, Character Definitions, Fonts and Display.

Wiebo de Wit - C128 Assembly | Wiebo de Wit has written a blog about programming assembly on the Commodore C128. He uses Kick Assembler, Sublime Text and VICE to develop programs.

U36 Multi-ROM - C128 | Pyrofer developed a new option ROM for the Commodore C128. This system has a menu and space for 7 ROM images. The selected ROM will be the default ROM even after switching the C128 off and on.

VDC Mode Mania V1.11 | Tokra released an improved version of VDC Mode Mania. This demo shows the possibilities of the VDC (MOS 8563 Video Display Controller) chip in the Commodore C128.

Iz8dwf - Commodore 128D (1571) repair | Iz8dwf made a video of the repair of a Commodore C128D computer. This time he repaired the internal 1571 disk drive, replaced the MOS 6581 SID and he cleaned the keyboard contacts.

Iz8dwf - C128 | Iz8dwf made a video of the repair of a Commodore C128 computer. This time the fault was a colour RAM.

Qwak Reset Edition 1.3 - C128 | Qwak is a new game for the Commodore C128. The game is developed by Oziphantom and the music and graphics are from Saul Cross. The game also has the auto boot feature for the C128.

Empire 128 - Enhanced | This is an enhanced version of a C128 magazine Type-In program by Cleve Blakemore. Richard J. Derocher added the 80 column mode and various other enhancements to the game.

Retro Mojo | Fletch started the blog Retro Mojo. He writes about programming on the Commodore C128. His first blog is about setting up the Vice emulator and the Merlin 128 Assembler.

C128 WiFi modem | Pyrofer made a WiFi modem for the Commodore C128. The WiFi modem is installed on the motherboard and it works together with the Desterm software.

Angle Racer - C128 | Angle Racer is a new game for the Commodore C128 developed by Tale-X. The game reached the second place at the BCC Party #11.

The 8-Bit Guy - Commodore C128 restoration | The 8-Bit Guy made a video about a Commodore 128 he bought on craigslist in terrible shape. He completely restored the C128 into like-new condition.

LISP 128 | Hamster released LISP for the Commodore C128. The LISP programming language is one of the oldest programming languages and was introduced in 1958. LISP is used for artificial intelligence and for scripting.

80 column CGA to RGB converter | Pyrofer is working on a converter to transform a 80 column CGA video signal to RGB. With this system you can connect your Commodore C128 to a RGB monitor. At the moment the refresh rate is 15 kHz (no scan doubler).

C128 repair | On the Youtube channel Cainers Commodore Capers! you can see the repair of a Commodore C128. This Commodore C128 was not working at all. In the video you can follow all the steps from diagnostics, schematics, (de)soldering and testing the system.

Gorilla - CP/M | Francesco Sblendorio made new games for the Commodore C128. But not in Basic 10 or in machine language but in CP/M. This means that the games can be played on computers that support CP/M. Besides Gorilla he also made the games Towers of Hanoi and Eight Queen Puzzle.

Kipperterm 128 | Earlier this year Sean Peck released the communications package Kipperterm 128. Kipperterm 128 can be used on the Commodore C128 to communicate with for example an BBS (Bulletin Board System). You can watch a demonstration of Kipperterm 128 on Youtube.

Video DAC - Commodore 128 | John Carlsen developed an video digital-to-analogue converter for the Commodore 128. This converter works together with the Gonbes GBS-8220 video converter. The video DAC converts the digital RGBI (red, green, blue, and intensity) signals accurately to the analogue levels used inside a genuine Commodore monitor.

C128 Cartridge | Jani made an tutorial about building a cartridge for the Commodore C128. The C128 cartridge functionality is different than in the C64. The maximum size is 32K and it is possible to use an internal socket in addition to the cartridge port. A schematic for the cartridge is available.

VDC Mode Mania V1.1 | VDC Mode Mania V1.1 is a slide-show for the C128 with a 64K VDC. This demo demonstrates many different video, for example 640x480 interlace 8x2 colour resolution, 720x700 interlace monochrome and text modes with larger screen areas. The demo has ten .d64-files full of converted pictures.

The Ace | Miro from Mirkosoft is still working on the Ace operating system for the Commodore C128. His goal is to have the first version available on the 30th anniversary of the Commodore C128 on January 4th 2015. You can follow his progress on his blog page.

Commodore 128 forum | If you are a Commodore C128 user you should visit the C128 forum. The sections in the forum are: General, Herdware, Wheel and Deal, C128 programming, .D?? Depo, Cross platform, Emulation, c128 Demo scene, Useful Links, Alternate OS's and Go64.

D71 Ultimate 0.4 | Jasmin68k released a new version of D71 Ultimate. This program can be used to write D71 diskette images to a real 1571 disk drive with the help of a C64 and a Ultimate cartridge. Changes in this version: Only Assembler, no more BASIC. Combined Ultimate DOS and Manual REU version. Integrated 2 MHz 1571 transfer code from Uload M3 R1 (Marko Mäkelä).

Hexmapper - C128 | Raoul developed a hex mapper for the Commodore C128. With this program you can make mosaics with hexagons as units for role-playing country maps. With the program you can edit each hexagon with a direction and a colour, you can also move and copy hexagons. An manual (English) and a examples are included.

The Ace team needs help | The Ace team is working on a new operating system for the Commodore C128. The development is going on for the last couple of year but the team is now down to only one person. So, if you are a C128 enthusiast and want to help with the development, testing or give suggestions, please contact Miro from The Ace team.

A story about the introduction of the C128 | Bil Herd tells a story about the introduction of the Commodore C128 on the Consumer Electronics Show. The CES is one of the most important expositions for new computer hardware. The team from Commodore had many problems with the C128, but with a few tricks and hard work they managed to demonstrate the C128 to the public.

ACE128TOS | News about the new operating system for the Commodore C128. All the old program code is rewritten and they have switched from a separate 8 bit and 16 bit version to only one version. The Ace will support Commodore 128 with or without the SuperCPU. The team is also working on support for the Commodore IEEE-488 devices and USB support with the help of the Flyer and USB-Host hardware.

Mini X-Pander | The Mini X-Pander is a new hardware device for the Commodore C128(D). There are C64 cartridges that will not work on the C128(D). This because the signals on the expansion port have too much interference. This device cleans up the signals an makes it possible to use cartridges like the 64NIC+ and the FB-net.

ACE 128 - SinCore | Mirkosoft released SinCore for the Commodore C128. SinCore is the base of the ACE 128 system. You can now test SynCore with assembly or BASIC programming. You can read more about ACE 128 on the renewed web page.

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