Choosing Retro Chip Programmers
Lee compares chip programmers for retro repair, highlighting the TL866, TL866II Plus, T48, and T56 to help you pick the right tool.
Commodore 128 Redesign: What Could Have Been
David Murray revisits the Commodore 128 in his latest “What If” video, exploring how a redesign with a built-in 1581 drive might have changed software development and the machine’s legacy.
One ROM Lab Firmware Expands Possibilities
One ROM Lab firmware upgrades One ROM into a ROM reader, now with Airfrog wireless integration. Piers Rocks demonstrates the process in detail.
Raspberry Pi Cartridge Programmer
Martin Piper showcases his Raspberry Pi cartridge programmer for the C64, offering fast erase, write, and read functions with open source support.
Stereo SID Demo with uSBSID-Pico
LouD showcases the uSBSID-Pico in stereo mode with dual MOS8580 chips, bringing Abyxus’s Outerversal to life with layered sound.
Commodore 64 Repair Bench Testing
Lee from More Fun Fixing It runs through several Commodore 64 machines on his repair bench, identifying working systems and setting up future repairs.
Goonies Cartridge Build for the Commodore 64
8Bit Retro Refix demonstrates how to complete a Goonies cartridge build for the Commodore 64, covering chips, soldering, and testing.
DIY C64 PSU Fix with USB Charger
Chicken 64 shows how to revive a faulty Commodore 64 power supply by swapping its failed 5V circuit with a modern USB charger.
