CBM-Command Version 1.7 Released

CBM-Command Version 1.7 Released has been released. This version has several bug fixes but also includes real-time statistics on file copy and disk image operations. There's also some visual goodness for 128 users. http://cbmcommand.codeplex.com Enjoy!

Invitation to dial up Citadel 64 BBS

Hello everyone, I wanted to invite you all to dust off your modems and dial up to Citadel 64 BBS, as I just finished posting a large (200+) library of files for downloading at the blazing speed of 2400bps! Citadel 64 BBS 209-845-2641 Color 64 v8 Stock C64 "breadbox" model uIEC, 1581 Turbo232 + USR 56K modem 2400bps According to Andrew Wiskow aka Balzabaar, Citadel 64 may currently be the last dial up Commodore 64 equipped BBS anywhere.

CommodoreServer New Feature - Create Public Disks

CommodoreServer.com now allows you to share your new D64 releases to the general public. Upload a D64 to your account (it stays private at this point), then click the Publish link, fill out the release information, and your disk becomes live in the Public Disk directory for all to see. When you have a newer version to release, simply re-upload the new disk image over the old one and it will create a new snapshot. Users will be able to see the history of releases and be able to download/ view the earlier versions as well. This is a great avenue for releasing any new software to t

Commodore accelerators info needed please!

Hi, It's been a long time since I did any research on Commodore hardware, probably five years or so. Things seem to have come full circle and I find myself writing a feature about Commodore accelerators like the SuperCPU. I own a couple of SuperCPUs, so researching them isn't a problem, however I only briefly used a Flash8 (and found out that it didn't actually work for very long), and I also know about the TurboMaster (4Mhz?). Someone once told me about a German 4Mhz accelerator, and I'm going to briefly mention the 17xx because the DMA can be used to move memory around fairly quic

converting C64 floppies to d64

Maybe I am just imagining this, but I seem to remember a website/ archive of C64 software somewhere out there, and they would convert your Commodore 64 stuff over to d64 images for a price if you ship it to them. Does this place (still) exist?

Write protect on a 1571.

Is there a way to write to disks with no notches in them on a 1571 with OUT hardware modifications? I seem to remember reading something about it but for the LIFE of me, I can't find it. I thought there was a way to disable the sensor with a command of some sort. TIA

C64 models debate

Hello guys.. I'm inside a debate on the italian retrocomputing NG about the C64. We all well know the C64 was released in 1982, but someone says that the C64 Silver label was release in 1982 while Rainbow label was released only one year later (1983). Is it true? I've found the follow: http://www.richardlagendijk.nl/cip C64 (Revision A) - 1982 This model was recalled by Commodore after discovering a fault. Recognizable by the silver logos. C64 - 1982 The old model C64 - Markings: Brown color, bread-box model, rainbow logo. but it seems so hard to find more infos about

Schematic C64 "Dinamic" cartridge

Looking for the schematic of the 128 Kb cartridge for the C64, made by Dinamic. Some titles of this manyfacturer are: Narco Police and Satan. Special I like to know how the bankswitching is done. Thanks in advance ! SAM

Version 1.7 Release Candidate - 2010-08-19

Please see the release notes at: http://cbmcommand.codeplex.com/releases/view/50860 I'll let this version bake in the public for about a week and then I'll release version 1.7 as normal. PS. There are some visual goodies in here, especially for 128 users. PPS. Performance for Disk Image operations is also greatly improved.

New C128 tower

I thought I'd post here to let those who don't visit my site regularly know that I've been working on a new C128 tower for the past couple of weeks or so, and it is just about finished. Still a few minor things to do. Note: this page has very high resolution photos, they might give your browser a stroke. ;-) URL: http://starbase.globalpc.net/~ezekowitz/vanessa/hobbies/c128tower.html -- "There are some things in life worth obsessing over. Most things aren't, and when you learn that, life improves." http://starbase.globalpc.net/~ezekowitz Vanessa E. <vanDEesLEsaTEezTHekISowitz@gm

Next SCCAN meeting - Saturday, August 28

Happy end of summer! We have another SCCAN meeting on Saturday, August 28, from 2 p.m. to 4+ p.m.. Note the Saturday meeting time in order to accomodate members' schedules. For details on the meeting location, send me an e-mail. I'm bringing the Amiga CDTV that I got from Tim Waite at last month's CommVEx. Also we'll look at the brand new upgrade for the classic Lt. Kernal hard drive -- the Rear Admiral DOS and chips. Don't forget to bring your stuff to show off/demonstrate. See you at the meeting! Speaking for SCCAN, Robert Bernardo Souther

Australian PC Authority article on the VIC-20

Not sure if this has been posted already... http://www.pcauthority.com.au/News/220639,vintage-tech-looking-back-at-the-vic-20.aspx

Commodore serial numbers

What is known about Commodore's serial numbers? I know that you can tell a lot about, say, a Corvair if you research the serial number. From what I can tell (Jim Brain's canonical list which doesn't include serial numbers), Commodore did a *lot* of prototype and test-market product lines, so things might be too confused to reconstruct at this point in time. For what it's worth, my Commodore PET 2001-16 N is serial number 700251. Charlie

C128 Monitor

Anyone have a decent color monitor that works with the C128 in 80 column mode? Like 1902, 1084, etc. I am located in North Carolina, USA

connect c64 to pc under UBUNTU

I already have xe1541 and xm1541 cables. Is it possible to use pc as a huge disk? OS as in subject. Thanx -- "Fatti non foste a viver come bruti / ma per seguir virtute e conoscenza" (Dante Alighieri, Divina Commedia, Inferno XXVI, 119-120) -- "Fatti non foste a viver come bruti / ma per seguir virtute e conoscenza" (Dante Alighieri, Divina Commedia, Inferno XXVI, 119-120)

CLR & RETURN in BASIC subroutines

My C64 subroutine contains a CLR operation. The RETUR fails with a RETURN without a GOSUB diagnostic, Is this what's supposed to happen?

6502 overflow (V) flag

I came across this article: http://6502.org/tutorials/vflag.html describing the overflow flag, and there's some discussion in there about the SO pin on the 6502 (set overflow). It's interesting to note that: 1) There's a CLV instruction but no corresponding SEV instruction 2) I've written some 6502 code but I haven't found a whole lot of use for the V flag It also raises in my mind some questions: 1) What was Chuck Peddle doing with that SO pin? 2) What does a PET/VIC/C64/C128 do with that pin? 3) Is there any hardware that utilises this feature? Charlie http://chitselb.co

Huge collection up for grabs

I emailed robertb about taking my collection and im giving him first dibs, but want to throw it out there for anyone else who may be interested. Im offering up my entire commodore collection for a whatever someone may offer or free. I dont need the hassle of ebay and unfortunately throwin it in the dump is the only other option i have. I need a guy or 2 to drive to my house in BC canada and pick it all up. You will need a large pickup or trailer to take it all. I have unreal amounts of stuff from a pal 128d and vic20 to disk drives loaded with jiffydos,supercards, ramboards,

64Nic+ Disk D64..

If you purchased a 64Nic+ and didn't get the disk with it, You can grab a copy here : ftp://n2dvm.com/Commodore/Programs/c64nic.d64

The Chipophone

Very nice - keep watching for a few C64 staples making an appearance. http://www.linusakesson.net/chipophone/index.php Cheers, Ian

exotic kernals?

just curious as to what (if any) custom kernals existed (or even, still exist)? I know about speed loaders like Jiffy DOS, but was there anything more extreme? e.g. - monitor / debugger in ROM? - replacing BASIC ? I've seen a fair bit of custom ROM images for the apple 2 ("crack ROMs" etc as well as industrial control firmware) but not so much for the c64 - maybe any custom code like that ended up in a cartridge instead

Request for Comments - CBM-Apps

Please read the following wiki page and tell me what you think. Is this the perfect companion app for CBM-Command? http://www.paytonbyrd.com/wiki/CBM_Apps.ashx

Repairing my PET

I've got a pre-1980 PET 2001-16N which I upgraded to 32K and it doesn't come on. Flip the power switch, nothing happens. Any ideas how or where I might get it fixed? My other notion is to reuse the case (and the original keyboard) for an x86 processor running Linux. Thanks, Charlie

FA: Commodore 1764 REU

Hello folks, I no longer have any use for this baby: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170519925996 Best, Joe C.

FA: C= 1581 w/jiffydos starts at 99cents/NoRes

hey all, just posted my 1581 with jiffydos on ebay. starts at 99 cents with no reserve. willing to ship international,but keep in mind the power supply is 120vac. some amiga stuff will be listed soon also. http://shop.ebay.com/m3ch/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686 Thanks, Mike