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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.

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.

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

SiDi-FPGA | 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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