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You can watch a new video from the CRG YouTube channel. In this video: A soundcard for the Commodore PC, that was sold in the year 1995 when Commodore was owned by Escom. The soundcard is actually an Aztech Sound Galaxy Waverider Pro v1.1.
2026-10-23 - 12:09:00 - Week: 43 - Item number: 15136 - Category: Commodore, Hardware
MCes developed a PCB that plugs into a Commodore 1551 disk drive and can replace the 6510T CPU and the TRIPORT 6523A (or 6525A) IC's. The new components are: 6502A, 6522A, GAL22V10D and a few basic components.
2026-10-23 - 12:00:00 - Week: 43 - Item number: 15127 - Category: C16, C116, Plus/4, Hardware
The Pico TTL2DVI can be used on the Commodore C128 computer to produce a DVI/HDMI video signal. This is Firmware for the RP2350 that can capture the digital TTL-video from a retro PC graphics card and produce a DVI/HDMI video signal.
2026-10-16 - 12:23:00 - Week: 42 - Item number: 15120 - Category: C128(D), Hardware
You can watch a new video from the Commodore History YouTube channel. In this episode: Dave shows how to install a Compu/Think ExpandaMem in a Commodore PET/CBM computer from the year 1979.
2026-10-16 - 12:02:00 - Week: 42 - Item number: 15099 - Category: KIM-1, PET, CBM, Hardware
You can now watch a YouTube video about the production of cartridge cases for the Commodore C64 computer. The cartridge cases are produced by Protoparts (Christoph Egretzberger) in Austria.

Protoparts online shop
2026-10-02 - 12:17:00 - Week: 40 - Item number: 15074 - Category: C64, Hardware
A new hardware project from Jan Derogee. This time not a Commodore project or a computer project, but an electric tricycle with a little bit of Knight-Rider and a cupholder.,,
2026-09-25 - 12:25:00 - Week: 39 - Item number: 15056 - Category: Commodore, Hardware
The Anigashop still has merchandise for sale from the Amiga 38 &40 events. A few examples are: Mugs, tote bags, event magazines (38 & 40), mousepads, mini flashlights, notepads, paper bags, posters and pocketknives.
2026-09-25 - 12:21:00 - Week: 39 - Item number: 15052 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
The MatshitaPico can replace the optical drive in a Commodore CDTV with a solid-state emulator. The BIN/CUE disc images on a microSD card will emulate the optical mechanism, and the CDTV cannot tell the difference: data boot, persistent disc change, CD audio with play, pause, skip and stop, CD+G graphics and the activity LED all work on real hardware.
2026-09-25 - 12:08:00 - Week: 39 - Item number: 15039 - Category: Commodore, Hardware
SIDKick pico is an inexpensive dual-SID-replacement and Sound Expander (FM) emulation. The new firmware offers features such as: Choosing combined waveforms obtained from real SIDs and including own custom/read-out waveforms. Pseudo stereo on C64 Ultimate / Ultimate 64 boards. Future firmware updates from the C64 via Easyflash-CRTs. Improved audio output and fixed some bugs.
2026-08-28 - 12:26:00 - Week: 35 - Item number: 14956 - Category: C64, Hardware
You can now watch a new video from the RobSmithDev YouTube channel. In this episode: Rob demonstrates building a physical optical MOD-player for the Amiga computer. This MOD-player was premiered at the UK Amiga Kickstart 2026 Expo.
2026-08-28 - 12:17:00 - Week: 35 - Item number: 14947 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
You can now watch a new video from the GadgetUK164 YouTube channel. In this video: Chris is building an AAPRO IDE for the Amiga A2386 (IBM AT emulation card). The AAPRO IDE is an 8-bit ISA card IDE/ATA controller for vintage PC computers.
2026-08-28 - 12:09:00 - Week: 35 - Item number: 14939 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
PixelVision AV-1000 MkII is a desktop sized multi-format video display monitor for HDMI and legacy analogue video input with built-in speakers. The inputs are: HDMI [2048×1536], VGA [1920×1080], YPbPr, S-video and Composite [480p]. You can build the monitor yourself by 3D printing the housing and buy the components online.
2026-08-28 - 12:07:00 - Week: 35 - Item number: 14937 - Category: Commodore, Hardware
Mythic66 developed a new cartridge for the Commodore VIC20 computer. The features are: Highspeed RS232 up to 38400 baud, A +35k RAM/ROM expansion and a Real Time Clock.
2026-08-14 - 12:20:00 - Week: 33 - Item number: 14903 - Category: VIC-20, Hardware
Solarmon developed a PCB that can be used to replace the keyboard membrane of a Amiga A500 or A1200 computer. It is compatible with the Mitsumi A619A, A619B and 56C774A keyboards.
2026-08-14 - 12:00:00 - Week: 33 - Item number: 14883 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
Luigi Di Fraia has added more functionality to his IECHost device. With this device you can connect a Commodore IEC disk drive via USB to a PC. Changes in this version: Improvements for detecting shifted tracks and an update of the manual.
2026-08-07 - 12:22:00 - Week: 32 - Item number: 14879 - Category: Commodore, Hardware
The HomeComputerMuseum in Helmond, The Netherlands is opening a retro store on September 25th, 2026. The store will have a repair facility for retro and new computers, the sale of retro and refurbished computers, a Commodore store, HomeComputerMuseum merchandise, parts and upgrades for retro computer, books, videos, cables, tools and electronic parts.
2026-08-07 - 12:20:00 - Week: 32 - Item number: 14877 - Category: Commodore, Hardware
The Mini Tapuino is a hardware level Datassette emulator for the Commodore C64 computer. With this device you can load tape images (.TAP files) directly using a microSD card. The Mini Tapuino supports loading and saving, play/pause, backups from/to tape with LCD display and passthrough port and is fully assembled and tested.

Other new products from ProtoVision.
2026-07-31 - 12:21:00 - Week: 31 - Item number: 14851 - Category: C64, Hardware
A new YouTube video from Jan Beta is now available. In this video: Jan shows how to make an Eprom cartridge. He also shows his Basic program that makes creating the cartridges easier.
2026-07-31 - 12:05:00 - Week: 31 - Item number: 14835 - Category: C64, Hardware
Stefan Eilers is working on a Core for the Mega65 that resembles the Commodore C128 computer. The project is still in development, but you can already a pre-alpha release.
2026-07-31 - 12:04:00 - Week: 31 - Item number: 14834 - Category: C128(D), Hardware
This universal CVBS S-Video to HDMI video converter can be used with vintage computers such as the Commodore C64, C128 and the VIC20. This converter is developed by Edoardo kinmami and is a low cost, high quality and compact solution for connecting CVBS and S-Video signals to HDMI monitors (720p).
2026-07-24 - 12:16:00 - Week: 30 - Item number: 14825 - Category: Commodore, Hardware
You can read a new blog on the Pimp my Retro website about upgrading an Amiga 1200 computer. The upgrades include: PiStorm, CD-player (CD32 mode), Cloanto Kickstart 3.1 ROMs, PCMCIA SRAM and a ScanPlus AGA.
2026-06-26 - 12:19:00 - Week: 26 - Item number: 14740 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
You can watch a new video from The Taylor and Amy Show YouTube channel. In this episode, Taylor and Amy are going to build a 6502 computer on a breadboard.
2026-06-26 - 12:14:00 - Week: 26 - Item number: 14735 - Category: Commodore, Hardware
You can watch a new video from the Clueless Engineer YouTube channel. In this episode: The replacement of the internal RAM with a 32 kB RAM module.
2026-06-26 - 12:12:00 - Week: 26 - Item number: 14733 - Category: VIC-20, Hardware
The DesTest MAX-Switch Select cartridge expands upon the regular Switch cartridge by adding the capability to select between up-to 6 diagnostics programs. You can use 2x 16 kB Switch images, 2 x 8K GAME images and 2 x 8K EXROM images.
2026-06-26 - 12:08:00 - Week: 26 - Item number: 14729 - Category: C64, Hardware
Chuck Hutchins made a new video about retro computers. This time he is talking about the EconoPET. This is a replacement motherboard for the Commodore CBM/PET computer, developed by Daniel Lehenbauer.
2026-06-26 - 12:07:00 - Week: 26 - Item number: 14728 - Category: KIM-1, PET, CBM, Hardware
You can watch a new video on the Run Stop Restored YouTube channel. This time you can watch how to build a dedicated piece of hardware for preserving Commodore and Amiga diskettes.
2026-06-26 - 12:06:00 - Week: 26 - Item number: 14727 - Category: Commodore, Hardware
The Idun is a cartridge for the Commodore C64/128 computer. The cartridge will connect a Raspberry Pi to the C64/128 and the features are: Virtual disk drive, RAM expansion, VDC options, Telnet BBS, SID player and LUA integration. Changes in this version: 64-bit Alpine Linux OS, improvements for Lua, internal KVM switching and the documentation.
2026-06-26 - 12:02:00 - Week: 26 - Item number: 14723 - Category: C64, Hardware
Steve J. Gray developed a 40/80 column switcher for the Commodore PET/CBM 8296 computer. In his blog you can read about the hardware installation and changes to the Editor ROMs.
2026-06-26 - 12:01:00 - Week: 26 - Item number: 14722 - Category: KIM-1, PET, CBM, Hardware
A new hardware project from Jan Derogee. This time he developed a Commodore 1530 Datassette that is a boombox.
2026-06-19 - 12:19:00 - Week: 25 - Item number: 14720 - Category: Commodore, Hardware
Daniël Mantione developed the 8702 clock-generator, which is a replacement for the 7701 and 8701 clock generator chips used in the Commodore C64 and C128 computers. You can build your own 8702 or order one that is ready to use.
2026-06-19 - 12:02:00 - Week: 25 - Item number: 14703 - Category: Commodore, Hardware
A new video from the CRG YouTube channel. In this video: The upgrading of an Amiga 2000 revision 4.4 to an Amiga 2000 revision 6.2 by following the Commodore Service Addendum.
2026-06-12 - 12:10:00 - Week: 24 - Item number: 14689 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
The 1541-rePico is a replacement of the analogue-part of Commodore 1541-Floppy devices based on the Pi-Pico(2). The features are: D64, G64 and PRG files, 35 & 42 tracks, read / write for D64 & G64 and a C64 Image Selector for the SD-card.
2026-06-12 - 12:08:00 - Week: 24 - Item number: 14687 - Category: Commodore, Hardware
Mythic66 developed an IO-card for the Commodore VIC20 computer. The features are: High speed RS-232 port (1200,2400,9600 and 19200 Baud), IEEE port and a full 35k RAM expansion. The cartridge also has a ROM for 8 slots of 8 kB of programs (Slot 0 is for VIC-IO software and slot 1 is for the IEEE software).
2026-06-12 - 12:01:00 - Week: 24 - Item number: 14680 - Category: VIC-20, Hardware
The PD-64 is a plug & play, compact replacement for the original Commodore C64 power supply. The features are: USB input, high efficiency switching converters, output is 5 VDC / 2 A and 9 VAC / 1A (50/60Hz) and circuit protection for AC and DC output.
2026-06-05 - 12:16:00 - Week: 23 - Item number: 14675 - Category: C64, Hardware
You can now watch a new video from the RobSmithDev YouTube channel. In this episode: Rob demonstrates the PaulaNET which is a Wi-Fi interface for the Amiga computer.
2026-06-05 - 12:03:00 - Week: 23 - Item number: 14662 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
John Hertell has released a new version of his PCB for the Amiga 1200. The changes are: Internal connections for modifying the VGA/ RGB video signal, 3 fan connectors, headers for a Kickstart switch, audio-port headers, USB mouse and keyboard.
2026-06-05 - 12:01:00 - Week: 23 - Item number: 14660 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
A new version of KickSmash32 is now available. KickSmash32 is a Kickstart ROM replacement module for the Amiga 1200, 3000 and 4000 computers, developed by Chris Hooper. The features are: Programming via the Amiga or via USB (Linux), and a configurable bank switching of 8 banks.
2026-05-29 - 12:19:00 - Week: 22 - Item number: 14654 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
Victor Bobier released all the necessary files to make a replacement motherboard for the Amiga 2000 computer. You can order the PCB from PCBWay.
2026-05-29 - 12:11:00 - Week: 22 - Item number: 14646 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
You can now watch a new video from the GadgetUK164 YouTube channel. In this video: Chris will install a SIMM to ZIP adapter in an Amiga 3000 computer. This adapter makes it possible to use inexpensive RAM in the Amiga A3000.
2026-05-08 - 12:15:00 - Week: 19 - Item number: 14582 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
You can watch a new video from the Commodore History YouTube channel. In this episode: Dave uses a Commodore PET computer as a virtual cassette drive to load programs to a KIM-1 computer.
2026-05-01 - 12:14:00 - Week: 18 - Item number: 14559 - Category: KIM-1, PET, CBM, Hardware
You can now watch a new YouTube video from André Fachat. In this episode of 8-bit-times: André is building a new keyboard for the CBM/PET computer. The keyboard is based on a design from Steve J. Gray, which can re-map keys and has LED backlighting.
2026-05-01 - 12:11:00 - Week: 18 - Item number: 14556 - Category: KIM-1, PET, CBM, Hardware
Bary Duke developed a RAM expansion for the Amiga 500 and 500+ computers. You can also add a battery back-up RTC to the expansion. The A500 version can be expanded with 512 kB and the A500+ with 1 MB of RAM.
2026-05-01 - 12:09:00 - Week: 18 - Item number: 14554 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
You can now watch a new video from the Arctic retro YouTube channel. In this video: The Public Domain SID, or PDsid, is the world’s first publicly available Public Domain replica of the SID 6581 and 8580. It is compact, robust, and highly affordable, offering a practical modern replacement for aging original SID chips and expensive replica alternatives.
2026-05-01 - 12:08:00 - Week: 18 - Item number: 14553 - Category: C64, Hardware
The Polish company Rosa3D is now selling filament for 3D printers with the colours of the Commodore C64 computer. They have a colour for the original "Breadbin" C64 (Retro grey) and a colour for the C64c model (retro beige). Material: PLA. Diameter: 1.75mm. Weight: 1 kg.
2026-04-24 - 12:24:00 - Week: 17 - Item number: 14544 - Category: C64, Hardware
Jens Schönfeld from individual Computers is working on a new power supply for the Commodore C64 computer. The features are: 5 VDC / 3A, 9VAC / 1A with 50 or 60 Hz, over and under voltage protection and status LEDs.
2026-04-24 - 12:15:00 - Week: 17 - Item number: 14535 - Category: C64, Hardware
Tynemouth Software has written a blog about modifying a Commodore VIC20 computer with S-Video.
2026-04-17 - 12:04:00 - Week: 16 - Item number: 14503 - Category: VIC-20, Hardware
Jacob Brooks developed a new ROM/RAM cartridge for the Commodore VIC20 computer. The features are 3, 8, 16, 24, 32 or 35 kB, RAM, 8, 16, 24 or 32 kB ROM or combinations. The files for the PCB and the 3D printed case are available.
2026-04-17 - 12:02:00 - Week: 16 - Item number: 14501 - Category: VIC-20, Hardware
The A4092 is a next generation Zorro III SCSI‑2 controller for the Amiga 4000 and Amiga 3000 computers. The features are: 10 MB/s Fast SCSI-2, Zorro III Full Bus Master DMA, Large disks > 4 GB, CDROM boot support, AmigaOS drivers, ROM image, test programs and debugging tools.
2026-04-10 - 12:21:00 - Week: 15 - Item number: 14497 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
DiagROM is a diagnostic tool for the Amiga computers. When you power-on your Amiga the diagnostic software will start. The diagnostic software will try to send information to the serial port and the screen.
2026-03-27 - 12:04:00 - Week: 13 - Item number: 14434 - Category: Amiga, Hardware
The PiVIC is a replacement for the Video chip in the Commodore VIC20 computer. It has both composite video output and HDMI output with PAL or NTSC. You can follow the progress on the Denial forum, and firmware v0.1.3 is now available.
2026-03-20 - 12:04:00 - Week: 12 - Item number: 14408 - Category: VIC-20, Hardware
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