Wherein The Things I See, Do and Learn are Preserved

The ROM's in the C64 and the original 1541 models are 24 pin and are not directly pin compatible with burnable 2732 or 2764 EPROMS. In order to upgrade to a newer ROM revision or change the ROM to something else and use either a 2732 (for the character set) or 2764 (for kernal/DOS) EPROM, a socket adapter must be built. See here for detailed instructions on how to build one.

Socket adapters are required on the original C64 and 1541 models when replacing the existing 24-pin ROM with a 28-pin EPROM, like a 2764 or larger. They are also needed if you want to replace a 2764 with a larger 27128, a 27128 with a 27256 or a 27256 with a 27512. All of these adapters are covered here.

This is a cool programming "framework" that was adapted for the C64, and was intended to allow programmers and users to easily create and use programs across multiple platforms freely.

Here is a curated list of known C64 kernal and character ROMs. The list will be updated whenever new information becomes available. Some require additional hardware or mods, some do not. Details are provided wherever possible.

When you power up your Commodore computer, there’s a complex dance of things happening to ensure the system is ready to go. Then, the base components needed to present an interface and accept inputs from you are loaded up, before the system finally presents that screen we all know and love. Oh, wait. That’s not the normal one… Let’s try again: Okay, still not...

When the Commodore 64 was still being sold, its core software -the kernal- was delivered as-is. There was no upgrading or patching (initially) intended. That said, lots of clever folks came up with ways to enhance, extend and replace the kernal after the fact. Today, anybody with access to Amazon/Ali Express and a computer can do it!

A cartridge to LOAD cartridges, for the C64!
Not a drive replacement, but a way to keep and launch your single PRGs and CRT files easily. Adds MIDI and COM capability too!

Diving headfirst into the Playstation 4 to unlock its full potential!

The XBox 360, arguably the king of the game consoles, was a big part of many childhood memories. It was of course usurped by new pretenders to the throne, and seemingly forgotten. But he ain't dead yet; let's infuse this machine with a little hack magic to keep the legacy alive for another generation!

It seemed like everybody either had or at least dreamed of having a Nintendo DS/3DS, and the Nintendo Store closing felt like a betrayal, especially when those classic titles went to the new store, as if this little powerhouse were irelevant. Screw that, I'm going to keep the experience alive as long as I can!

Just being an information hoarder, gathered all the specifics for one of the Wyse thin clients.

You can have a legitimate and solid DOS box for super cheap with only a little bit of effort, plus a spare old USB thumb drive and a few bucks for an internal upgrade!

The Nintendo Wii. An odd duck at the time, but there's no denying that it had some interesting titles, and the first models were 100% backward compatible with the Gamecube library.
Wouldn't it be nice if you could still play the library without the old school optical disc hassles and hobbled display capabilities?
Yeah, read on to see how you can do just that!

Much as we love our Commodore computers, we all know its video output was... not the best. Back in the day, it didn't matter so much, but today there's a way to make it all better!

A backup archive of another C64 software site (mostly related to interfacing with DOS/Win systems)

Building a flexible and reliable complete remote entertainment and retro gaming system

Don't have a 1541 floppy drive to play with? Don't want to wear out your drive and floppies? Feeling... frugal?
Get a Pi3 and one of these!

This is my attempt to document and catalog all the (proven) mods and upgrades makers have developed for our beloved system over the years.

We're on a mission to revive a Commodore 64 mechanical keyboard project, and fill in a critical missing link in the process.

That missing link? Keycaps!

Focusing on the keyboard baseplate, and specifically, refining and perfecting the design for 3D printing.

The most tangible part of the C64 -the keyboard- has been the most critical and most difficult upgrade project yet.

Getting my C64 online with a modern (and cheap) wifi solution!

C64C (true C short board) - CHIPS vs COMMON SYMPTOMS

C64 CHIPS and COMMON SYMPTOMS