In a new video on the Dave Poo 2 YouTube channel, Dave dives into improving the video output of his Commodore 64 by installing a LumaCode video mod. The goal? Sharper, cleaner visuals on modern displays using the OSSC (Open Source Scan Converter)—a popular tool among retro enthusiasts for bridging the analog-digital gap.
Dave walks through the installation of the LumaCode board inside a C64 and demonstrates how it connects to the OSSC. The twist here is that he’s using Line5x mode on the OSSC, which delivers the best image quality but isn’t compatible with common capture devices like the AverMedia Live Gamer Mini or the Elgato HD60 S. As a result, all footage in the video is filmed directly off the screen rather than captured digitally. Old school meets new tech… and the new tech says “no thanks” to Line5x capture.
One important note Dave highlights: to use LumaCode, your OSSC needs to be running firmware version 1.xx. If you’re still stuck on a 0.xx version, upgrading isn’t just a matter of software—it requires a hardware mod to the OSSC itself. He recommends checking your current firmware before diving into the project.
Reference Links
- LumaCode C64 Documentation: GitHub Wiki
- OSSC Project Page: junkerhq.net
- C64 VIC-II Details: Zimmers.net
