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!
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!
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!