Got really fortunate and found a working C64.
What should I be doing before turning it on?
Also, if there is any software you recommend, I definitely want to
hear about it too :)
Commodore power bricks are said to be bad quality.
Having a 1541 Ultimate is definitely a good idea!
But it might be even better to go the UItimate 64 route.
I assembled an EasyFlash cart once:
https://menedetter.net/ez-ricsi.crt
But it might be even better to go the UItimate 64 route.I thought about that, but 1) desoldering all those chips is going to
be a paaaaaain (I'm already at my skill limit with the caps), and 2) I wanted to try and keep it as stock as possible. I'm sure you can
relate :)
What should I be doing before turning it on?
I assembled an EasyFlash cart once:
https://menedetter.net/ez-ricsi.crt
Oh dope! Didn't know you could do this. I definitely want to try and
keep it as stock as possible but once I get "bored" I might try this
out. Of course, another $80 I shouldn't be spending ;-)
Andre Medeiros wrote to All <=-
- New power brick
- Replacing the capacitors
Also, if there is any software you recommend, I definitely want to hear about it too :)
Richard Menedetter wrote to Andre Medeiros <=-
Commodore power bricks are said to be bad quality.
But all of mine work fine. (I have just one wedge PSU, the others are
the newer brick shape)
Andre Medeiros wrote to All <=-
Lots of good suggestions. I've decided to switch and go with the U64
board instead. That way I can keep the C64 board as-is, and still get
the full experience :)
Now if only I could make time go by faster ;)
Be safe!
Stick around. When you get to be a genuine old fart you'll find that it goes faster than you'd like. Bv)=
So .... you've been eating hot dogs, McRibs and McChickens all your
life, but don't want the vaccine because "you don't know what's in it"?
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