I have always found it interesting to consider the computer not only as an independent entity, but rather as capable of controlling other equipment. It is possible to control the User Port of the Commodore 64 for this purpose: that is, integrating the computer with the surrounding environment. I had […]
Here is the second video related to the Commodore 64 and home automation. The topic covered is the control of loads: the function of the home automation system that is used to measure the consumption of the home. I had already shown, in the first video related to home automation, how [...]
I am very passionate about technology, both modern and vintage. I asked myself: is it possible to control home automation with the Commodore 64? It took some work, but the experiment was a success! First step: connect the Commodore 64 […]
I recently purchased a WiFi modem on eBay and I had written an article on how to set it up and use it. And now, why this article? Is a modification to the Commodore 64 WiFi Modem really necessary? It was brought to my attention […]
In this video monster how to copy a file from micro SD to floppy disc and vice versa, using the Commodore 64 and the Dracopy by Draco software. Under the video, I described all the steps. Hardware components for the experiment The components […]
Today I want to talk to you about the Datel Action Replay, the latest technological innovation... from 1988! Datel is an English company, still active, that produces interfaces and accessories to improve the gaming experience. The Datel Action Replay allows you to freeze a game […]
It seems useful to me to be able to transfer games, programs or utilities from my PC to the Commodore and vice versa. For this I bought an SD2IEC floppy emulator for Commodore 64. I found and bought on eBay an SD2IEC emulator, including microSD […]
I recently purchased a WiFi modem for Commodore 64 on eBay, in kit form. The price was interesting. The kit is made up of just a few components: using the appropriate equipment, assembly took just a few minutes. Unfortunately, the modem I purchased does not […]
This article on Commodore 64 memory repair is part of a much larger restoration. In fact, I found an old Commodore 64 retrocomputer on Facebook Marketplace for a few euros, but it had several flaws. First of all, they were all missing [...]