Autopsy:
For a new review see the italian version of this article.
from C64Scene Homepage: This project is interesting not only because it’s another mass-storage solution but because it combines already existing solutions to a new and fresh product. Damiano has always followed all the Commdore related websites and forums especially concerning the MMC and SD2IEC projects.
That’s when he got the idea to build a solution for which one doesn’t need soldering, wire cutting or the IEC cable. C64SD utilizes the Datasette connector to power the SD2IEC circuit. An IEC connector connects right into the IEC port.
The whole module stand vertical along the back of the C64 (or VIC20). The module is fitted with two rather large buttons, one reset and one diskswap/multi-function button.
SD-CARD Tested:
SANDISK SD-CARD 2GB = 100% WORKING.
CORSAIR SD-CARD 512MB = 100% WORKING.
source: c64sd.roxer.com c64wiki sd2iec c64wiki sd2iec firmware
from 1541 Ultimate homepage:
Finally, the software for the 1541 Ultimate II is finished. In the last two weeks, an enormous amount of work has been done:
- USB is now working stable, including insertion and removal. (My external 500 GB harddisk was detected flawlessly!)
- Support for USB devices with multiple LUNs (like card readers)
- GCR (G64) supported added, including write (the Ultimate-I couldn’t do this)
- T64 file support re-integrated.
- Tape support, using TAP files (I needed to test the hardware anyway!)
- Comprehensible menus.
- Real time clock functional (still need a clock widget…)
- I made a wooden mould, to simplify closing the plastic cases without damaging them.
The plan is, to ship the first 40~50 units this coming Wednesday! The remaining units will follow as soon as possible! Thank you for your patience!
source: 1541ultimate.net
CBM-Command is a disk manager for the Commodore 64 and Commodore 128 computers.
It is written like Norton Commander or Midnight Commander, but is much simpler due to the target platforms.
Both the C128 and C64 have their own native version of the application.
Release Notes – 2010-05-26 – Version 1.0
New Features:
- Simple text file viewer. Now when you use SHIFT-RETURN to open a file, it will ask if you want to view it as text. If you say yes it will present the file in the simple text viewer. If you say no it will launch as normal. If you have selected a SEQ file then it will open straight into the viewer upon hitting SHIFT-RETURN.
- Help File.
Changes:
- Fixed bug where you could move to an unopened panel.
- Fixed bug where you could not abort a rename by leaving the name blank and hitting return.
- Reworked how the panels are displayed to allow more characters of names to be displayed in 40 columns.
source: cbmcommand.codeplex.com
AceDOS for Commodore 128 support standard drives, 64HDD (Professional), IEC-ATA and 1541Ultimate SD-DCA (SD – direct card access).
AceDOS can be used also with standard drives only, but more features will be disabled.
source: mirkosoft homepage
YM-64 is a program to play so-called ym files on the Commodore 64. Ym files have the extension “.ym” and usually contain music written for the Atari ST, the Amstrad/Schneider CPC, or the Sinclair ZX spectrum.
With YM-64 it is possible to play this music also on Commodore 64 computers.
source: norbert’s homepage
CBM-Command is a disk manager for the Commodore 64 and Commodore 128 computers.
It is written like Norton Commander or Midnight Commander, but is much simpler due to the target platforms.
Both the C128 and C64 have their own native version of the application.
Release Notes – 2010-05-16
New Features:
- New navigation options: Page Up, Page Down, Top of Directory, Bottom of Directory. See documentation (http://cbmcommand.codeplex.com/documentation) for hotkey assignments.
- Write D64 to Disk.
- Write Disk to D64.
- Configuration program.
- Generic Loader in CBMCommand.d64.
Changes:
- Removed the dropdown menus. All functions have at least one hotkey.
- Default panels allow you to enter CBM-Command with your favorite drive ready to go.
- Added function keys and function key bar at bottom of screen.
- Moved status bar to top of screen.
- Many, many, many bug fixes.
Known Issues:
- Getting directory for drive without a disk prints garbage.
- Writing D64 to disk does not check the target drive for correct type (1541/1571).
source: cbmcommand.codeplex.com
CBM-Command is a disk manager for the Commodore 64 and Commodore 128 computers.
It is written like Norton Commander or Midnight Commander, but is much simpler due to the target platforms.
Both the C128 and C64 have their own native version of the application.
Release Notes – 2010-05-10
New Features:
- Launching PRG Files.
- New color schemes to better match the C128 and C64 platforms.
- Function Keys.
Changes:
- File copying is now faster on really fast drives by using 1018 byte buffers instead of 254 byte buffers.
- Files selected in the right panel can now be copied to the left panel.
- When no drive has been selected, opening a panel will now use the drive that the program was loaded from.
- Many, many other bug fixes.
source: cbmcommand.codeplex.com
CBM-Command is a disk manager for the Commodore 64 and Commodore 128 computers. It is written like Norton Commander or Midnight Commander, but is much simpler due to the target platforms.
Both the C128 and C64 have their own native version of the application.
source: cbmcommand.codeplex.com
AceDOS for Commodore 128 support standard drives, 64HDD (Professional), IEC-ATA and 1541Ultimate SD-DCA (SD – direct card access).
AceDOS can be used also with standard drives only, but more features will be disabled.
source: mirkosoft homepage
geoLink is a networked GEOS application for the Commodore 64 written by ShadowM using the ip65 network stack.
It was assembled and linked on the ’64 using geoProgrammer (no cross-assemblers!).
source: lyonlabs.org
TRSI released a new game for the Commodore C64. The game is a conversion of the Vectrex classic Spike.
source: noname.c64.org
from 1541 Ultimate homepage:
About 100 plastic cases have arrived, and they look really great! I am glad that black has become the color eventually, and that the material looks the way it does. And I am sure that everyone who is waiting for their unit will be satisfied with the case as well! The remaining cases of the batch that are ordered will arrive a bit later. I’ll update you as soon as I know more.
There is also a downside on the cases; due to the shrinkage of the material along the long side (not very visible, but when you measure you can see it), the board is a very tight fit inside the case. It is therefore very difficult to close it, and once it is closed, well… good luck with opening it! Unfortunately it will cost me a lot of time to build the units together. Hopefully I will get good at it after the first 10 or so.. ;)
Due to the demand, another 100 units (the hardware boards) have been ordered for production and will be ready in about a month, in the end-of-april time frame.
Read more…
Cartograph is a native Commodore 64 application created for designing tile-based maps/levels.
This versatile tool allows you to create maps and levels for your games, matrices and data for demos and tools and much more.
Changelog:
- New: Support for CartographPC filetypes.
- New: Sample source code to display full screen map.
- New: Save character set as part of project file if a custom one is in use.
- Fixed: Color table was saving 4 extra bytes, these have been trimmed off.
source: arkanixlab.com c64dev.com
from 1541 Ultimate homepage:
February is already drawing to the end, so some news about the 1541U-II is needed here. The good news is: the boards have been produced, and the first few have been tested and are working! They are currently back at the assembly house for a missing connector, but I am expecting them back early this week.
The not-so-good news is, that the plastic cases have more delay. The Chinese company sometimes makes some promises that they are breaking afterwards. Yesterday I received a message that the new samples will be shipped on the 10th of March, while they had previously promised to send 100 cases upfront on Feb 25. I pressed them to send at least 100 pieces on, or before that date.
The good news about the cases is, that they will be black and not cream! I noticed that a lot of you have a strong preference for black. They will be produced using the PA material, enforced with glass fiber. :-)
source: 1541ultimate.net
The High Voltage SID Collection web page is totally renewed. Especially the Search part is much improved.
You can for example type-in “Rob Hubbard” and you will be presented with a complete list.
source: hvsc.de
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