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Commodore 64 RF Shield. breadbox64.com

C64 RF Shields

January 21, 2019January 18, 2019 by MtnBuffalo

To reduce any radio frequency (RF) interference with surroudning hardware (e.g. old tube TV’s), Commodore added shielding to their machines. In the early machines the RF shield came in the form of an aluminum covered cardboard that was wrapped around the motherboard. As carboard is … Read more

Categories C64 Breadbox, C64 C, C64 Hardware

Mint Condition 250469

January 21, 2019January 16, 2019 by MtnBuffalo

Part of the QA procedure for the MechBoard64’s (link) includes testing the keyboards in a real Commodore 64. Doing it this way calls for a lot of power cycles, cartridge swaps for testing keys, plugging and unplugging of the keyboards etc. I therefore use a motherboard … Read more

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The Pi1541 Disk Drive

January 21, 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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SA family keycaps versus Commodore 64 keycaps. SIgnature Plastics. breadbox64.com.

Pimp My MechBoard64

November 10, 2018November 10, 2018 by MtnBuffalo

Getting a brand spanking new Commodore 64 is no longer just a wet dream for a retro geek like me. With the new Pixelwizard cases (link), new motherboards (link, link) and new keyboards (link) the dream is certainly within reach. However, I still need new … Read more

Categories C64 Breadbox, C64 C, C64 Hardware, C64 Mods, C64 Reloaded
Brand new Commodore 64 cases in retro black. Breadbox64.com.

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. Cherry Locking switch. Mechanical keyboard. breadbox64.com

The MechBoard64

February 3, 2019July 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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The PLAdvanced+ PLA replacement chip for the commodore 64. review on breadbox64.com

The PLAdvanced+

June 25, 2018 by MtnBuffalo

This may come as a shock to some, but the sad news is that the old chips inside a Commodore 64 will eventually fail!! Most often the chips will simply die due to old age or other external factors like a faulty power supply. When … Read more

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