Category: Commodore 128
A new edition of the English pdf, text, seq, d64, html and Ebook magazine is now available. In this edition the following: Editorial, Commodore Free E-Cover Tape #16, News for the C64, Plus/4, VIC20 and Amiga users. C64 Book, Creating a GEOS File Icon, Interviews: Alex Smith and Brian Green, Transfer SEQ Files to Evernote, Bulletin Board System, Review: Alter…
This is the second post published by Wiebo de Wit on his blog – DevDef. This time he explains all about the most common file formats, file management and settings related to these files. Link: DevDef Blog
Ray Carlsen has built a replacement power supply for the Commodore 64, 128, VIC-20CR and Plus/4. The specifications are: Input = 120V, 60Hz or 220V, 50 Hz. Output = 5VDC / 5A, 9VAC / 1A. Built-in surge suppressor (Computer Saver). Metal case and a one-year warranty. Website: http://personalpages.tds.net/~rcarlsen/cbm/universal_ps/
Miro from Mirkosoft is still working on the Ace operating system for the Commodore C128. His goal is to have the first version available on the 30th anniversary of the Commodore C128 on January 4th 2015. You can follow his progress on his blog. Website: http://www.theace.sk
CBM prg Studio Version 3.2.0 released. A couple of new assembler directives and a source map view are the main new features in this version, as well as a few bug fixes. New features in v3.2.0: PTEXT and NULL directives. NULL added to GenerateTo directive. Colour printing. Source overview. Link: www.ajordison.co.uk
It was published by Wiebo de Wit on his blog – DevDef – the first part of a series of articles explaining the usage of the Ultimate II. According to the author, the device is “a nice piece of hardware but the documentation? Not so much”, and this is what motivated him to write more about it. On this first…
Paul Gardner-Stephen is working on an FPGA version of the Commodore 65. His goal is to make an 8-bit computer for the 21st century. On his last update, Paul talks about his initial work adding support for sprites. “The focus here is on implementing “normal” C64/C128/C65 sprites for existing software. As such the focus is not on adding new functionality…
[youtube hsnFnv1Q930 nolink] A firmware update for the Cassiopei has been released. This new version supports the C128 in C128 mode including wedge functionality. A major advantage of the C128 is the use of a boot-disk. Now you can use the Cassiopei directly after power-on, no typing required. Also a new version of the Cassiopei manager, a screen resizing bug…
The SD-BOX is a cartridge for the Commodore 64 with an SD card interface. The cartridge has many functions for the disk drive and the Datassette. Recent updates: Polish menu, updates for the manual, improvements for the listing of files and you can now use the SD-Box with the Commodore C128. Website: http://c64.com.pl
Issue 81 of ‘Commodore Free’, the magazine dedicated to Commodore computers is now available for download. The magazine is available in the following formats; PDF, ePUB, MOBI, HTML, TXT, SEQ and D64 disk image. Website: http://www.commodorefree.com
