The Penultimate+ Cartridge is a menu driven RAM/ROM cartridge for your Commodore VIC20 PAL or NTSC.
The Memory Expansion is selectable from 3-35k and include 70+ ROMS including tfw8b exclusive games titles.
Many thanks for this gift to Dave Curran of Tynemouth Software and tfw8b (The Future Was 8Bit)
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Click here to buy the PenUltimate+ Cartridge.
I tried the SwinSID Ultimate (SID 6581/8580 Replacement) by CodeKiller & Hermit and the base work by Swinkels with a Commodore 64 and the Ultimate-64 by Gideon and i must say that it works well without any problem.
The sound and the feel is good and knowing many SID tunes i did some comparisons, i can only say that these two Hungarian guys have done a Great job.
Forget immediatly how sounded the old Swinsid.
Some information taken from the SwinSID Ultimate site:
A duo from Hungary, Máté “CodeKiller” Sebők and Mihály “Hermit” Horváth have been working on improving SwinSID, originally developed by Swinkels.
List of improvements:
It has full feature compatibility with the original SID (over the old SwinSID):
- paddle/mouse support.
- readable registers (OSC3/ENV3)
- external audio in.
- bitfade.
- proper ADSR-bug support.
- fast ADSR attack rate (thanks to the self-correcting rate-counter)
- ‘Lazy Jones’ and ‘180’ -like gate and test-bit workaround (no missing note)
- proper 23bit noise-waveform calculation –> better “random” numbers.
- full 3V p-p output range w/o 1KOhm load (same as 8580)
- improved filter quality (16bit) and resonance-table for both SID model.
- improved waveform calculation (full 16 bit)
- high resolution combined waveform-tables.
It has enhancements over the original SID:
- clean anti-aliased bandlimited sound at high pitches.
- undistorted mixed digi tunes and eliminated volume-change click thanks to AC/DC separation of master volume register.
- Softconfig — software configurable options for a number of aspects of the operation.
- LEDs which intensity represents the active channels volume.
- LED displaying the active (classic) digi playback.
- or in case of the new Mahoney-digi, the entire array acts like a VU-meter.
Software configuration options:
- change between 8580/6581 behaviour (filter, ADSR, combined waveforms)
- change between PAL/NTSC pitch.
- enable/disable external audio input (less external noise)
- if enabled, then CAN be enabled to sample trough OSC3 register.
- enable/disable startup “ding”(beep)
- upload 3 banks of 256 bytes custom waveforms.
- “transparent” mute for channels — does not affect the sync, OSC3/ENV3,..
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Download:
SwinSID Ultimate Video:
Pi1541 is a real-time, cycle exact, Commodore 1541 disk drive emulator that can run on a Raspberry Pi 3B (or 3B+). The software is free and I have endeavored to make the hardware as simple and inexpensive as possible.
Pi1541 provides you with an SD card solution for using D64, G64, NIB and NBZ Commodore disk images on real Commodore 8 bit computers such as:
- Commodore 64
- Commodore 128
- Commodore Vic20
- Commodore 16
- Commodore Plus4
source: cbm-pi1541.firebaseapp.com
The Ultimate 64 is a hardware implementation (FPGA) of the entire Commodore 64, and it includes the Ultimate-II+ / LAN / Wi-Fi / HDMi / RGB and many more cool things. An ALL IN ONE solution!
For more information and orders, visit the website.
Ultimate 64 Unboxing:
Ultimate 64 RGB Output Example:
Ultimate 64 RGB Pinout:
Ultimate 64 Manosoft Princess Ultra C64SD 4.0 Test:
Ultimate 64 SIDTap Alternative Audio Output:
Ultimate 64 DigiFIX resistors removed:
source: ultimate64.com
ZOE rev 2.0 Inty (Mattel Intellivision) RGB Interface.
Some information about this revision:
- The flat cable that connects the IDC 10+10 male socket to the 10+10 IDC female connector is about 15cm long (in the photo are: 20cm)
- The cable that connects the 7 dupont connectors to the 8-pin DIN female panel socket is 30cm long (in the photo are: 20cm)
- The video cable with a male SCART connector on one end and a 8-pin DIN male on the other side is 2 meters long.
- The audio cable with dupont connector from one end and to solder on the other side is 20cm long.
- The ZOE pcb must be fixed with 3 bioadhesive supports.
- Status LED.
- Improved audio output, there are a little less background noise.
The 8-pole DIN female panel socket can be positioned, after drilling, at any place. I recommend using the RF output hole, removing the RF modulator which is no longer usable after the modification.
This mod like the previous one works ONLY with Mattel Intellivision consoles equipped with the LM1886 (D/A Video Matrix Converter) chips. Example: PAL/SECAM but not UK/NTSC (USA). Better to check, open the console and check.
For console disassembly, desoldering the LM1886 or other connections you can consult the documentation of the previous version.
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Soon available for sale.
Jean-François DEL NERO (who’s behind the HxC SD Floppy Emulator) recently has released a version of the HxC emulator firmware that is compatible with the STM32 chip used in the Gotek floppy emulators.
This means that the great functionality of the HxC SD emulator is now available on cheaper and more widely available hardware.
The bootloader to convert the Gotek floppy drive in HxC compatible must be purchased on the website HXC 2001 by sending an email to Jean-François DEL NERO. The price of the bootloader is one-off 10 Euro per Gotek that you want to update. Future updates of the software are free and can be made from a USB stick
The HXC Usb (Gotek) firmware supports: 
+ many more….
Release notes Firmware USB HxCFloppyEmulator v3.1.1.1a:
- Fix broken Rotary support in normal mode. (Connection points reminder : Clock -> J7 pin 2,Direction -> J7 pin 1)
This is only a little part of the changelog. The original one is very long and you can read it here.
Download: USB Stick STM32 (Gotek) HxC Firmware v3.1.1.1a (881)
source: hxc2001.com
..and after 5 months finally the DreamPSU is here!
DreamPSU – Making your Dreamcast™ cool again.
The DreamPSU is a simple and fast to install replacement power supply for the SEGA Dreamcast that not only reduces heat, but also frees up some much needed internal space for any other mods you may have or want to install.
Last year I noticed my Dreamcast™ getting unusually hot around the power supply, Not long after, I got myself a GDEMU (not required for the DreamPSU, but awesome anyway), and the heat further increased, after doing some research I realized the culprit was the 12v line on the power supply, when it isn’t used it actually reaches 14v and produces a lot of heat, not wanting to modify the existing power supply for when I wanted to use my GDRom disc drive, I thought, OK, I’ll make myself a new power supply.
I recently spoke to a friend of mine and he explained how the Dreamcast™ power supplies will eventually die and people will have to cannibalize other consoles for parts. So I told him about my power supply and he convinced me there might be a market for it and that I should see if people would be interested, So I posted on the Dreamcast-Talk forums and Facebook and indeed it seems like people are.
Features:
- Small Size, only 48mm x 43mm (1.89in x 1.70in).
- Drop in, easy to use replacement for original power supply (no modifications necessary).
- Utilizes your original Dreamcast™ power button.
- Runs from an external 12v 2.5amp power supply (not included).
- Less heat inside your Dreamcast™ means that will potentially last longer.
- More space inside your Dreamcast™ for other mods.
- Spare 12v and 5v power header available for mods.
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source: dreampsu.com
Very nice adapter designed by Rolo that allows you to use the Rolo Multi-Cartridge also on the Acetronic MPU-1000 or any 1292 Advanced Programmable Video System compatible consoles.
Gallery:
source: atariage.com
What is DiagROM?
DiagROM is a diagnostic tool for the amiga computers.
And it is to be used on defective machines, trying to help no-boot situations etc.
You simply replace the Kickstart roms in the Amiga with the DiagROM. and when poweron. your Amiga will start a diagnostic software. It will try to dump info on the serialport (and actual menus etc aswell) while also trying on the screen.
Changelog:
- RTC Test improved with OKI Chipset support (but RTC test still is kind of buggy)
- Remade the autoconfig handling for much better ZorroIII support etc.
- Possability to turn on/off cache in manual memortedit (this WILL crach your machine on 68000/68010)
- Added an experimental “no chipmem” screen to try to figure out biterrors with rasterbars. (dark bar=dead bit, light bar=working bit)
- Added support for Amiga 1000 with a limited version of DiagROM.
- Parallel and serialporttests using SysTest compatible loopback adapters.
- Diskdrivetests.
- And.. some internal changes and stuff I actually forgotten.
Updatehistory:
- 2017-10-01:
- Long time since last time:
- Added tests for Parallel and serialporttesting using SysTest compatible loopbackadapters
- 2017-07-30:
- Added possability to run on A1000 as bootstraprom. I have removed moduletesting and gfx test-screemn to save space.
- Some additional bugfixes.
- 2017-07-06:
- Fixed a bug, when setting DTR high I accidentally put Dikdrive motor on!
- when no chipmem is foundand no fastmem, instead of just flashing a green screen, it now checks memaddr $400 and shows in stripes biterrors. bright color=bit working, dark=bit error. evbery 15 frame it flashes and steps +4 bytes of memaddr to check
- 2017-06-17:
- Oh! yes long time. Now DiagROM is opensource avaible at https://github.com/ChuckyGang/DiagROM
- Totally rewritten Autoconfig, now handles Z2 and Z3 and should be working. if you get stuck in a loop (autoconfig not working) it
- will halt after 32 “boards”. Also in ManualEdit mode, I have inlcuded a function to turn on/off cache. to debug cacheissues on CPU Cards.
- BE CAREFUL! this WILL crash if you run it on a 68000/010
- Also fixed bug of garbage in menus.
Download: DiagoROM v1.0 Stable (1099)
source: diagrom.com
Very nice adapter designed by Rolo that allows you to use the Rolo Multi-Cartridge also on the Interton VC 4000 console.
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Commodore 64C Replacement Case (SX-64 Style)
The Commodore C64C replacement case is very nice like the original one.
There are some imperfections in the plastic and in the painting phase, anyway i don’t look for the perfection. who is perfect ? :D
… so if you are not looking for the absolute perfection, i would recommend it to everyone.
Gallery:
source: return-magazin.de
The Multi-cart by Rolo was designed to to hold a variety of Dragon 32-64/CoCo 2 rom cartridge based programs, which are running directly from the eprom at address range $c000 to $ff00.
The cart holds up to 64 8k-roms. It can play roms with a size of 1k to 16k. You simply select a memory slot from 00 to 63, press RESET on your Dragon, and the program launches.
This enables you, to use your Dragon simply without further hardware setup: no cables, no drives, no extra PSUs, no controller-carts.
The Dragon/CoCo 2 Multi-cartridge now can also be used for other systems.
Currently there are three Extension Cartridges (adapters) available:
- VECTREX.
- Odyssey 2/PHILIPS G7000/G7200/G7400.
- INTERTON ELECTRONIC VC 4000.
A compilation of rom-files for all four systems can be burned on a single eprom (27C4001), adding versatility to the device.
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source: archive.worldofdragon.org atariage.com
..from the author homepage:
I have updated the DAILY version now and it now supports the A1000 using a limited version of the DiagROM. I had to remove module-tests and test-screen. but I guess that is not that important.
Just use the A1kEVEN.bin and A1kODD.bin files and program to 27C256 proms and replace proms on the A1000 and you are ready to go.
source: diagrom.com
Jean-François DEL NERO (who’s behind the HxC SD Floppy Emulator) today has released via Facebook a new Amiga Files Selector for HXC STM32 (Gotek) & SD HxC Floppy Emulator.
The main improvement of this version v1.48a is the bootup of the file management program that is loaded much faster.
Download:
source: hxc2001.com
The Commodore 64 Reloaded MK2 is a C64 Motherboard for building a C64 on your own.
The board is shipped with empty ZIF sockets for the key chips such as CPU, port chips, sound/video chips. All other components are already assembled and pre-tested before shipment.
As opposed to the first C64 Reloaded board, the C64 Reloaded MK2 will automatically identify the installed chips. It will not only generate the correct clocking, but also set the right voltages for the chips that you have chosen. Further, it configures the filter-capacitors for your favourite SID combination. This means that the Commodore 64 Reloaded MK2 is a completely jumper-free design.
The Commodore 64 Reloaded MK2 includes the following on the board:
- All memory
- Flash rom for Kernal, Basic, Character and your own sets of ROMs
- Clock generator equivalent to the CSG8701 chip with two custom crystals
- PLA equivalent to the CSG 906114-01 chip
- Stereo-SID circuit configurable for three different popular addresses
- S-Video and 3.5mm stereo outputs
- USB to serial link for configuring the board with a terminal program
- High-efficiency power conversion for operation from a single 12V supply
- Power switch with integrated reset function
- Six all-black high quality ZIF sockets
source: icomp.de
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