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Joachim Draeger - VIC64-T9K | Joachim is working on a new hardware project that is called VIC64-T9K. The VIC64-T9K project is a proof of concept for running the Commodore C64's VIC-II Chip together with a 6502 CPU, 64k of RAM and a serial UART on a Tang Nano 9k FPGA.

Oldsocks - b5s4 XA1541 | This is the b5s4 PCB version of the XA1541 active adapter. It lets you connect Commodore disk drives to a PC with a parallel port, and read and write to real diskettes. Compatible disk drives: 1541, 1541-II, 1570, 1571 and 1581. Compatible software: The Star Commander, OpenCBM, NibTools, CMBXfer, Mtap & Ptap and cbm4linux.

Amiga Retro - HD-64 | A new episode from the Amiga Retro YouTube channel is now available. In this episode, you can see how to install the HD-64 from SPL in a Commodore C64 computer, that will output Full-HD (PAL/NTSC) with audio.

Commodore 64 Ultimate | A new Commodore product will be available in 2025, the Commodore 64 Ultimate. This will be a reincarnation of the Commodore C64 with a motherboard based on the Ultimate 64 Elite-II from Gideon Zweijtzer. Features: C64 case in beige, gold or transparent with the original badge, RGB-LEDs, Wi-Fi game transfer, USB-cassette, manual, glossy classic box and more.

Andreas Schumm - exSIDBlaster conversion | If you want, you can now convert your SIDBlaster into half an exSID. The modifications are: cutting a connecting to the microcontroller, make a new connection with a piece of wire and flash the new firmware.

Piers Rocks - Software Defined Retro ROM | You can now watch a new video from the Piers Rocks YouTube channel. In this episode: A drop-in ROM replacement for vintage 8-bit computers that solves the fundamental limitations of existing solutions. Built around an STM32F4 microcontroller, SDRR delivers true flexibility, replacing 2364, 2332 and 2316 ROMs, through software configuration while fitting in the exact footprint of the ROM socket.

Penultimate Plus 3 DCR - VIC20 | A new version of the Penultimate cartridge for the Commodore VIC20 computer is now available. Like the original Plus 3, this has a built-in SD2IEC, but it now uses a full size SD card, the drive LEDs are visible through the top of the case and the cable IEC cable can now be removed. Other features: 280 kB RAM (8 x 35 kB), turbo loader and DOS wedge at start-up.

Jan Beta - Chat64 | A new YouTube video from Jan Beta is now available. In this video, Jan shows the Chat64 cartridge which gives you a plug & play instant chatroom on your vintage home computer (C64, Atari and ZX-spectrum).

KickSmash32 - Amiga | A new version of KickSmash32 is now available. KickSmash32 is a Kickstart ROM replacement module for the Amiga 1200, 3000 and 4000 computers, developed by Chris Hooper. The features are: Programming via the Amiga or via USB (Linux), and a configurable bank switching of 8 banks.

Immortal Joystick V2 | It is now possible to pre-porder the Immortal Joystick V2. The specifications are: Die cast aluminium alloy enclosure, Sanwa joystick / buttons, auto fire circuit, DB9 connector, left- and right-hand version and wired to the Atari standard.

Amiga 40 Years merchandising | APC&TCP are releasing merchandising for the celebration of 40 Years Amiga. Depending on whether we receive further requests or have other good ideas, there will be more 40 Years of Amiga products available throughout the year.

Pitfall Pixel Art Diorama | Relive those classic gaming sessions of old with this Pitfall diorama set. Make Harry swing across the crocodiles or run to jump the snakes. All obstacles and treasures are included to make your favourite scenes from the game. Print multiple character bases to hold all your pieces when not being used in the scene.

SukkoPera - DatassetteAudioAdapter | DatassetteAudioAdapter is a simple adapter that allows connecting any audio source to the Datassette port of a Commodore VIC20, C64, C128 or Plus/4 computer.

PiVIC - VIC20 | The PiVIC is a replacement for the Video chip in the Commodore VIC20 computer. It has both composite video output and also HDMI output with PAL or NTSC, but at the moment the light pen or paddles do not work. You can follow the progress on the Denial forum.

64'er BASIC V3.5 - C64 | You can now use BASIC 3.5 on your Commodore C64 computer as a cartridge. A manual (pdf) is available and has seven sections: Commands, Functions, Operators, Statements, Variables, Basic errors and Disk errors.

Mega65 | Paul Gardner-Stephen is working on a FPGA version of the Commodore C65. His goal is to make an 8-bit computer for the 21st century. Most recent updates: Embedding Shared Resources in the MEGA65 System Partition and Accessing Shared Resources from the MEGA65 System Partition.

Ryś BlueLink - Amiga | An update is available for the Ryś BlueLink adapter. The Ryś BlueLink adapter has been designed to work with devices such as pads, mouses that operate on the Bluetooth wireless technology. The Ryś BlueLink has an OLED display that allows the user to configure the device and the firmware can be updated via Wi-Fi.

Amiga Serial Midi Adapter V1.3 | The Amiga Serial Midi Adapter is developed by Retronic Design and has the following features: Compatible with most Amiga Midi software, converts serial RS-232 RX / TX signals to the MIDI TTL standard, MIDI IN is opto-isolated and it is self powered via the serial port.

ISEVIC - C64 | The ISEVIC cartridge makes digital video via HDMI available on the Commodore C64 computer. It works by watching the bus on the cartridge port. It then translates those signals into a picture for display. You will need to connect extra wires from the C64 to the cartridge to make this work correctly.

ZuluSCSI - v2025-06-01 | ZuluSCSI is a SCSI to SD-card interface. The ZuluSCSI can emulate a SCSI (1 & 2) hard disk or CD-ROM drive and stores the data on a SD-card.

Tynemouth Software - Mini PET 40/80 | Tynemouth Software has written a blog about the Mini PET 40/80 Internal. This is a drop in replacement motherboard for a Commodore PET computer, supporting 40 and 80 columns and 32 kB RAM, and a choice of BASIC versions.

USBSID-Pico v1.3 | USBSID-Pico is a RaspberryPi Pico based board for interfacing one or two MOS SID chips and/or hardware SID emulators over USB with your computer, phone, ASID supporting player or USB midi controller. Features: 6581, 6582, 8580, SIDKick-Pico, ARMSID, FPGASID, SwinSID, Stereo/Mono and 9/12 Volts.

GadgetUK164 - Amber | You can now watch a new video from the GadgetUK164 YouTube channel. In this video: A new project for re-creating the Amber chip for the Amiga 3000 series, and for the GBA1000.

The Centre for Computing History - C65 | A new YouTube video from The Centre for Computing History is now available. In this video: Jason Fitzpatrick talks to Adrian Graham about the never released Commodore C65 computer.

RobSmithDev - Floppy Whac-A-Mole | You can now watch a new video from the RobSmithDev YouTube channel. In this episode: Rob is going to build a Whac-A-Mole game with diskettes and disk drives. And he is going to connect it to an Amiga computer.

The Clueless Engineer - VIC20 internal RAM replacement | You can watch a new video from the Clueless Engineer YouTube channel. In this episode: The replacement of the internal RAM with an 8 kB RAM module.

CommodoreSam - Turbo Master CPU | You can watch a new video from the CommodoreSam YouTube channel. In this episode: The Turbo Master CPU for the Commodore C64 computer. This accelerator is a replica developed by Corei64.

FAST-40 - VIC20 | FAST-40 is a new cartridge for the Commodore VIC20 computer, developed by Mark Johnson. This cartridge modifies the 22 column text screen to display 40 columns. It is software-only, but it needs an 8 kB RAM expansion.

Connomore64 | The Connomore64 is a hardware project of a real time cycle exact emulation of the Commodore C64 computer using multiple microcontrollers in parallel. The features are: The Commodore ICs (6510, VIA, SID, VIC) are replaced with RP2040/RP2350 microcontrollers, DVI/HDMI video / audio, IEC, User port and Joysticks.

Idun - C64/128 | The Idun is a cartridge for the Commodore C64/128 computer. The cartridge will connect a Raspberry Pi to the C64/128 and the features are: Virtual disk drive, RAM expansion, VDC options, Telnet BBS, SID player and LUA integration. Changes in this version: Support for CP|M (C64/128), Software 80-column text (C64) and improvements for shell, drives and search.

Christopher Belcher - Joystick cable tester | Christopher Belcher has developed a small circuit board for testing a joystick cable. You connect the cable to the circuit board and use the test-probe for testing the wires. It will also show you the function of each wire with the corresponding LED.

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