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[youtube Vtb_G8iajXE nolink] In this Youtube video, Jan Derogee demonstrates the possibilities of the Cassiopei. This device can be used to load programs via the datassette port 50 times faster then the standard tape speed, it has a I2C interface, 2 analogue inputs, a PWM audio output for playing back .WAV files (8KHz, mono, 4/8Bit) and a simple speech synthesizer….
Bil Herd worked for Commodore as a hardware designer. He worked on the C16, 116, Plus4 and later on the C128 and the C64 LCD. Bil is searching through his personal archive and is scanning drawings from Commodore designs. You can now look at the CPM cartridge for the VIC20, original TED drawings and a 80 column cartridge for the…
Commodore Addict made a web page to show his Commodore and LEGO setup. He uses a Commodore 64/128 to control his LEGO Mindstorms / Technic built robots. The interface is a B100 interface unit from a kit that was called the Robotic Workshop, which was manufactured in 1986. The joystick can be used to control the robotic arm. Website: http://www.geocities.ws/commodore_fun_addict/Source:…
RetroHC developed a new version of RetroBright called Retr0Sbiancante. RetroBright is a chemical solution that can erase the yellowing of plastics. RetroHC was searching for a new formula, because the original chemicals are hazardous and difficult to buy. The new solution is whitening gel and an oxidizing gel for your hair. You can read all the details on the blog…
A new edition of the Retro Asylum Podcast (English language) is now available.In this edition: David Whittaker. David is a music composer who made music for the Commodore 64 and Amiga, a few example are: Shadow of the Beast, Obliterator, Xenon, Beyond the Ice Palace, Speedball, Glider Rider, Storm, Street Surfer and Armageddon Man. Podcast: http://retroasylum.comSource: http://www.richardlagendijk.nl
syaSokoban is a game for AROS. The game was develop by Hiroyuki Imabayashi in 1982 and is converted to AROS by cavemann. In the game you push boxes in a warehouse to designated positions. The game has 90 levels, but you can add more levels yourself. Download: syasokoban.i386-aros.zipSource: http://www.richardlagendijk.nl
The Polish magazine Commodore and Amiga Fan released another games edition. In this pdf magazine the following articles: News, Duke Nukem 3D, The Goonies, Primate Plunge, Project: Starfighter, Quakeland – Tomorrow Never Dies, Interview: Marianem Awgulem, Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles: The Coin-Op, Tribute to Psygnosis, Prohibition, Berzerk Redux, Retrogaming, The Castle Of Madness, Elidon, Revival Studios, Lemmings, Revenge of the…
Arc64 is a tool to deal with D64, T64, LNX and ZipCode archives, made by Graham. It can be used to edit or convert D64 images, run D64 images in the VICE emulator. Changes in this version: The problem with spaces in file-names is resolved. And a couple of error messages are added. Website: http://csdb.dkSource: http://www.richardlagendijk.nl
C64 Studio is an assembly development environment which is dependent on VICE. You can write assembly code and test this with the VICE emulator. Recent changes: Improvements for the Read Only displays (Output), Search all function, Replace all function and the Debugger now jumps to dis-assembly if cpu pointer is not in code. Website: http://www.georg-rottensteiner.de/en/c64.htmlSource: http://www.richardlagendijk.nl
SketchBlock is a drawing program for AmigaOS. The aim of this project is to create a sophisticated application for digital painting. Changes in this version: Splash screen on start-up, Improvements for Selection Masks, Transform Plugin GUIs, Macro Recording, Internal text creation and antialiasing of paths fills. Download: sketchblock.lhaSource: http://www.richardlagendijk.nl
