The C64 (and other 8-bit Commodore machines) thread.

Very cool!

Is this 3D printed?

 

It was from this: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1670214687/original-commodore-64c-computer-housing-in-new-coo

 

Mine turned up too. Was starting to worry they were vapor ware.

Have only had a change for a fairly quick look. Have not noticed any problems yet. You are right, the stickers are a bit ordinary. Hand numbering was never going to be beautiful though, I will be using mine.

I have a silver label C64 with a case that looks like it was attacked by a soldering iron (probably just wrapped in some cables) that I am thinking about using in the clear case.

 

Some fun upgrades for my C64, which has come a long way since emerging from storage a couple of years ago. I have vague regrets about subjecting this humble and once original machine to all of these refinements, but it’s just too much fun to leave alone.

A new old stock keyboard:




And I’m trying out a new hack that’s been developed to help to remove the vertical stripes that are evident in the display output of most C64’s. The idea is that you whack this thing in b/w your mainboard and the VIC-II chip (the IC which handles the visuals), and then adjust the pots until the lines are gone (or at least minimised). It’s obviously not an exact science; I tried it with 4 different VIC-II’s (all the same vintage and off the same revision board), and the results were variable. With 3 of them I’d say the improvement was negligible, but the 4th chip – which happened to have the most visible striping when used on its own – cleaned up very nicely after some patient pot twiddling. I’ve ended up with a very clean, stripe free image, and pending some further testing I think it’s a winner.

 

Just spotted this

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mini-Com...702-Monitor-/111759209392?hash=item1a055e33b0

 

My new C64 Breadbin has finally arrived, it's cleaner than the C64 I bought off a school friend in 1984, in fact it literally looks brand new!











I got one of the clear 64C kickstarter cases and was planning to transfer this machine into it, but now that I have it, and seeing how pristine it is I just can't bring myself to do it!

Having said that, I always preferred the breadbin anyway....

I'm after a really clean 1541 of the same era and colouring to go with the machine, if anyone knows of anyone selling one, or if anyone has one they think would fit the bill and are willing to part with it for $$ PM me.

 

That does look very very nice.

 

wow flu!d, that looks awesome.

 

Honestly, I don't think it's ever been used.

Even the rubber feet on the bottom are unmarked and pristine.

 

Cheers Power,

I'm stoked, been stalking Ebay for months looking for the perfect machine for the right price!

 

you really scored, it looks immaculate.

 

Some dude in the US appears to have unopened Toy Bizarre cartridges on ebay. If only the AUD was still worth something...

Nice C64 Flu!d.

 

Cheers mate

 

C64 reloadeds are in stock at icomp. I have, at considerable expense (AUD280 including shipping), snagged one. Given time to think I might not have ordered it but they have been as rare as chicken lips.

 

I looked at them, but I think I'd rather spend my money on a 1541 Ultimate-II as the mobo in my C64 is literally brand new.

 

The ultimate is utterly amazing and Gideon is probably going to release a new firmware revision shortly that should make things even sweeter.

It sounds bizarre but get a 16gig micro sd. I have found 8 too tight (though not by much).

 

Very nice, Flu!d!..

Callan

 

The reloaded does look like a lot of fun; give it a few months for the "phew, that was expensive" to wear off and I bet you'll be thanking your historical self profusely

After fiddling on-and-off with my LumaFix64 over the last few months I've ultimately decided to ditch it and go back to my original VIC II. The LumaFix did work but it was variable, so I'd get it perfect on a Wednesday and it'd be slightly out again on a Friday. I suspect that had to do with how long I'd had the machine / CRT telly on but I found it to be frustrating. I'd prefer the original lines over being constantly tempted to crack the thing open and fine tune it again.

Gee I love my C64!

 

Cheers Callan.

All I've gotta do now is get a 1541 ultimate II, sort out some form of monitor connection and find some desk space for it.

Everything is achievable with the exception of desk space!

 

Wow - that C64 is immaculate!

I'd really like to get a C64 - one of the original style - I'm keeping an eye out, but does anyone here have any they are looking to offload?