Category: Hardware
Virtual ][, an Apple II emulator for the MacOS platform that it is been around for more than a decade has released a new version 7.5.4. Changes included in this new version: A new option allows forwarding all Command-key combinations to the virtual machine as “Open Apple” key combinations, instead of being handled by the emulator. Fixed an issue that could…
Turbo Chameleon 64 is an extremely user-friendly cartridge that can be used without opening the computer. You just plug it into the expansion port of the C64. The Turbo Chameleon 64 cartridge can also be operated as a stand-alone unit (since it’s basically an FPGA computer like the C-One or the Minimig in a C64 cartridge case), replacing the computer,…
The neverending problem with cartridge-based computers is the chore to swap them all the time. The common solution was the multi-cartridge adapters that were sold back in the day for many platforms. Nowadays, it is not that easy to find these devices and new hardware to fill that gap is always welcome. For the MSX platform, Tecnobytes is starting to offer their…
Z88DK is a C cross compiler package that targets the z80 and consists of a C compiler, an extensive set of assembly language libraries, an assembler / linker, and a tool for generating executables in a number of formats. Development in C, assembly language or a mixture of the two is directly supported. After one year since the last release, it…
Glen Hewlett has made a conversion from the Arcade version of Space Invaders, using Z80 CPU to the TRS-CoCo 6809 and we reported that a few days ago. Now he started a new project trying to port the Arcade version Pac-Man. Again the first runs on Z80, so Glen decided to write a blog about the steps he is following…
Hackaday has a piece from their 2016 Hackaday SuperConference where IC expert Ken Shirriff talks about his “bizarre hobby of reverse-engineering old chips”. He starts off with the venerable Z80 CPU, mapping the signal flows from the address lines, through the decoder and into the ALU. Did you know that the Z80 only had a 4-bit ALU?!? Man, those were…
Tapecart is a new piece of hardware for the Commodore 64. You can connect Tapecart to the cassette port of the Commodore 64 and it allows you to load programs of up to 64 kB. Loading speed is 2 kB/s or 10 kB/s with fast loader. The device is housed in a nice blue transparent casing. You can follow the thread with more…
The Vampire V500 V2+ is now available to pre-order. Currently as of writing there are 1786 people wanting to be vampirized! It’s now time to get in line in the waiting list. You’ll be contacted and asked for interest and payment once the new cards are ready. The Vampire V500 V2+ is 300€ and the Vampire V600 V2 is 250€. [youtube tNjuulAWntc nolink] Website: orders.apollo-accelerators.com
The SD-BOX is a cartridge with an SD card interface for the Commodore 64. The cartridge has many functions for the disk drive and the Datassette. Most recent update includes: Improvements for PSID, diagnostic system, manual, SID player and copying from a cassette to a diskette. Website: http://www.c64.com.pl
Wicher 500 is a new turbo card from Retro 7-Bit for the Amiga 500. – designed for Amiga 500 – processor MC68000/68010 (turbo card not included CPU) – clock 12,14,16,18,21,24,28,32,48 MHz – FAST RAM memory max. 8MB EDO SIMM – IDE controller – SPI controller – RTC on SPI bus [youtube 5VYyVPjxrZU nolink] Website: retro.7-bit.pl
