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The VIC-II² Switch

December 17, 2020December 16, 2020 by MtnBuffalo

Have you ever run a Commodore 64 game or demo that sounded strange or the graphics would either move too slow or too fast? Then you might have experienced a ‘PAL/NTSC related issue’. Hardware-wise, the Commodore 64 is synchronized to its graphics output and the … Read more

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More Electroware Power

August 31, 2020August 27, 2020 by MtnBuffalo

Giving just the right amount of electrical power to your Commodore 64’s is vital to ensure a stable operation. Voltage drops may give rise to stability issues while too much voltage will undoubtedly fry the delicate chips on the old C64 motherboards. The latter is … Read more

Categories C64 Breadbox, C64 C, C64 Games System, C64 Hardware, C64 Mods, C64 Peripherals, C64G
The TOM Rev2 adapter. Commodore 64. breadbox64.com

The TOM Rev2 Review

January 31, 2020January 19, 2020 by MtnBuffalo

Getting tired of using your old Competition Pro joystick with the sloppy spring and the far-from-always-working fire buttons? If so, you could clean and possibly change the worn out parts of the joystick as described here (link) or you could look for a replacement joystick. … Read more

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The Pi1541 Disk Drive

August 17, 2019January 1, 2019 by MtnBuffalo

Introduction I own a near mint Commodore 1541 diskette drive that I only use for special occasions. At those times I drape my sweaty hands with white cotton gloves, gently release my original Montezuma’s Revenge diskette from its paper pocket and with my breath held … Read more

Categories C64 Hardware, C64 Mods, C64 Peripherals, Emulators, Software
Electroware PSU 64 power supply for the Commodore 64. breadbox64.com

Electroware C64 PSU

December 7, 2018November 28, 2018 by MtnBuffalo

Replacing the original Commodore 64 power supply may be the single most valuable step to prolong the life of the old hardware! The main issue with the original C64 power supplies is the 5V line. When it eventually fails (and it will!), from e.g. a shorted internal … Read more

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Pixelwizard C64C case

October 17, 2018October 1, 2018 by MtnBuffalo

I recently purchased a C64 Reloaded MK2 motherboard (link) to accompany my other two C64 Reloaded boards (link, link) that I have in my collection. I guess I couldn’t ignore the thrill of getting new hardware… Anyways, instead of mounting it in an old case (C64C slim case … Read more

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The MechBoard64

December 3, 2020July 29, 2018 by MtnBuffalo

It’s finally time to show what has been clutting up my workbench for way too long! Back in 2015 I got my hands on two C64 Reloaded boards (link) and installed them inside cases from the Kickstarter campaign (link). I also entered the Phase5 Indiegogo … Read more

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C64 Oaky Joysticks

December 2, 2018July 7, 2018 by MtnBuffalo

I’m not proud of it but I’ve cheated! It’s a horrible thing to do but I simply didn’t have the patience not to… The initial idea was to grab my kick-a$$ Stihl chainsaw, go fell a suitable oak tree, use my mobile sawmill to make … Read more

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