![]() ![]() Jon Kunkee has added a new log for Eve (Wall-E) Pendant.Gus Fantanas liked Programmable Precision Resistor.nrwest has updated the log for Yet Another Reflow Oven.nrwest has updated the project titled Yet Another Reflow Oven.Steve Michels liked Programmable Precision Resistor.Sneaky-Pete on Update Your Chinese Radio Without The Pain.Sword on Transforming A Keyboard To A Mouse In Software.Steven Clark on Transforming A Keyboard To A Mouse In Software.Peter liewkongyow on Over-the-Top Programmable Resistor Looks The Part And Performs.anthonysavatar on Transforming A Keyboard To A Mouse In Software.Reg on China May Have A New Submarine Tracking Technology.Ostracus on A Quarter Century Of The IMac.Keebin’ With Kristina: The One With The QWERTY Drum Set 1 Comment 6502-based computers are quite versatile as the Commander X16 demonstrates, and it’s even possible to build a rudimentary 6502 on a breadboard with just a few parts.Ĭontinue reading “Commodore 64 Upgrade In Modern Package” → Posted in Retrocomputing Tagged 6502, 8 bit, commander x16, commodore, fpga, modern, nes, retrocomputing, vera The VERA module makes it possible to run other software too, including a sample of Sonic the Hedgehog from the Sega Genesis which demonstrates in his video. It’s also capable of running 6502-based software from other machines too, including the original NES. While the inclusion of the FPGA might offend some of the most staunch 8-bit purists, it turns out to be necessary due to the lack of off-the-shelf video chips and really makes this build shine in the end. ![]() Built around an FPGA, this module handles graphics, some of the audio, and the storage capabilities and does all of these things much better than the original Commodore, while still being faithful to what made these computer great. There are some more modern updates as well such as the ability to use an SD card as well as built-in SNES controller ports, but the real magic here is the VERA module. At its core, it’s an 8-bit 6502-based computer like you’d find in the 1980s but built with new components. This video from, also linked below the break, takes a look at how it’s come in the four years since started this project. We’ve actually seen the Commander X16 before, but this was back in its early days of prototyping and design. But if you’re still a Commodore enthusiast and always wished you were able to get an upgraded C64, you might want to take a look at the Commander X16, a modern take on this classic computer. Intense competition, company mismanagement, and advancing beyond 8-bit computers too late in the game all led to the company’s eventual downfall. ![]() While the Commodore 64 was an immensely popular computer for its time, and still remains a strong favorite within the retrocomputing community, there’s a reason we’re not using modern Commodore-branded computers today. ![]()
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