Nothing on my end yet...But if these are built to order, mine possibly might not be completed yet...and I'm fine with that.
161 Dec 23, 2013 4:41 pm
Re: Pulsar!! PR8!! INL's flash SXROM cart and Kazzo based cart dumper (100 replies, posted in Nintendo Consoles)
163 Dec 23, 2013 3:38 am
Re: QUESTIONS ABOUT MY NEW C64 (29 replies, posted in Commodore Computers)
So after pouring over various board scans and forum posts, it seems like these ICs are in fact the ones I need...?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/KM4164A-15-4164 … 45e97031eb
Sorry if it seems like I'm talking to myself here guys, I'm just wanting a second opinion before I commit to spending money on parts and sending if off to be repaired. I found a Commodore 64 owner that said he can to the repair for me.
164 Dec 23, 2013 1:01 am
Re: QUESTIONS ABOUT MY NEW C64 (29 replies, posted in Commodore Computers)
I decided I had nothing better to do so I drove over to my new house, got the C64 and just opened it up...
and this...Sorry it's a little blurry...
EDIT: Added a clearer pic of the ICs
165 Dec 22, 2013 11:55 pm
Re: QUESTIONS ABOUT MY NEW C64 (29 replies, posted in Commodore Computers)
Thanks for the input guys. Sadly, this is probably going to have to wait until I finish putting together my NES setup. Right now I think I'm just going to weigh my options...Hopefully the board will take the chips in that Ebay link. When I flipped the computer over, it says it was made in 1987, I don't know if that helps anyone. I haven't opened it up yet, it's currently at my new house and I'm at my old house packing at the moment.
How does one go about getting Cybertracker to run on it? Is it a floppy or a cartridge?
166 Dec 22, 2013 8:06 am
Re: QUESTIONS ABOUT MY NEW C64 (29 replies, posted in Commodore Computers)
Jazzmarazz wrote:
Funny story, I went "around to local computer repair shops" once just to see if they had any junk to spare and they all laughed at me.
These may be your best bet:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/KM4164A-15-4164 … 45e97031ebThe chips are all out of production so a high price is to be expected. you will need to open it up though so that we can make sure of the board revision. Later models, of which about a quarter of my breadbins happen to be, have the smaller B. revision board. This has different IC's.
I'll open this thing up as soon as I get a free moment. Per the post on Amibay the guy said "Since you are ordering at least one new IC, you might as well order eight" which kind of lead me to think these parts were readily available...
No big deal though, I love a good goal to work towards.
EDIT: Oh those chips aren't badly priced, shouldn't be a problem. I'll take pics of the inside soon.
167 Dec 22, 2013 7:50 am
Re: QUESTIONS ABOUT MY NEW C64 (29 replies, posted in Commodore Computers)
DSC wrote:
The switch could be jiffyDOS. Done many of those mods back in the day. Great score! I still have my 1802 monitor from when I was 14. Don't ever sell that monitor, it is priceless! So many uses. It is a bit small, but very useful. Good luck with the repair. I also have not had much success fixing breadbin's. In my experience you fix something and something else breaks.
If you can get it fixed, check out the Mssiah and Cynthcart.
Welcome aboard the C64 sid group
Do you know where I can order these replacement chips? I think I want to order them and then call around to local computer repair shops to see if they might be able to do the job for me...if not then I'll start hounding people here on the boards to possibly take a stab at it.
Sorry for the requests for spoon feeding. I've never been good with electronics...I love making music on them but when things go wrong or break I can't be trusted with a soldering iron.
168 Dec 22, 2013 5:13 am
Re: QUESTIONS ABOUT MY NEW C64 (29 replies, posted in Commodore Computers)
I'd be more than willing to commission you to repair it if you're willing.
169 Dec 22, 2013 5:09 am
Re: QUESTIONS ABOUT MY NEW C64 (29 replies, posted in Commodore Computers)
Jazzmarazz wrote:
It is the difference between a cold-boot and a warm-boot.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reboot_(co … arm_reboot
I sincerely thank you for your input. This is great...I love learning about new things.
170 Dec 22, 2013 5:01 am
Re: QUESTIONS ABOUT MY NEW C64 (29 replies, posted in Commodore Computers)
Jazzmarazz wrote:
Count the pins on that "midi" cable. I am guessing it is not 5.
Also, one or more of your RAM is bad. Read through this;
http://www.amibay.com/showthread.php?t=19196My good friends at Amibay should be able to help.
Also, very good on you for finding that in a box! Really.
I also think that the added button is no more than a reset button, but still pretty cool indeed.
Very cool thanks! I hope I can find someone that might able to help me repair this thing. I don't trust myself to attempt it. The thing with the button is that it doesn't black out the screen as if its being turned off and back on, it would just clear the text...pretty neat though I agree. Probably just a reset button like you said though.
171 Dec 22, 2013 4:45 am
Topic: QUESTIONS ABOUT MY NEW C64 (29 replies, posted in Commodore Computers)
This is going to be a two part post. For starters, my girlfriend and I were thrift shopping for things for our new house when my five year old son got my attention and wanted me to check out an "old tv" he found. What he thought was a television ended up being a Commodore 64 and monitor in their original boxes. I was thrilled. It was the last thing I expected to see there. I opened them up and saw that they were packed with the original styrofoam, were clean, and there was an assortment of cables zip tied together. I admittedly know very little about C64s but decided to take the leap of faith and spend the $30 on it. I figured if someone cared about it enough to keep it in the original box and packaging, there was a good chance that it would work.
I've always been interested in making music with a C64. If anyone can link me to informational threads or sites that detail the software and hardware I'll need to get started, I'd be very thankful. I'm just dying to get this thing up and running for tracking.
Here comes part two. This is where things get interesting. I'm kind of inclined to believe this machine has been used for chipmusic in the past...or at least a tech savvy person owned it previously. When I pulled out the cables and started looking at what was in the box I saw that I had the cables for the monitor, stereo RCA cables, a mono RCA cable, and oddly enough, a MIDI cable. It also came with a Commodore AutoModem...
Then I hooked up the machine.
See anything different? It's been modded! I don't know how common it was for consumers to mod their C64s back in the 80s, but they have added a red button on the keyboard.
Then I fired up the C64 and was greeted with this screen. I'm not entirely sure what it means but I'm eager to learn. On this screen it allowed me to type and I was able to test all of the buttons, all of them work perfectly. When I hit the added red button, the screen refreshes and the text disappears...possibly clearing the RAM?
So what do you guys make of this? I think it's fascinating. I can't believe that I stumbled upon a C64 in its original packaging...it being modded makes this even cooler.
172 Dec 21, 2013 7:02 am
Re: [FS] Limitbreak's Spring Cleaning Thread (39 replies, posted in Trading Post)
I actually have two of these clear DMGs. If anyone is interested in buying the other one, I'll let it go for the same price as well. Lookin to expand my NES setup.
174 Dec 20, 2013 10:46 pm
Re: [FS/FT] GB Micro w/ SD cart, PSP Go + more (19 replies, posted in Trading Post)
Sadly, I don't do much tracking on computers but I've always dug these older laptops...these look so damn cool...
175 Dec 20, 2013 4:45 pm
Re: Pulsar!! PR8!! INL's flash SXROM cart and Kazzo based cart dumper (100 replies, posted in Nintendo Consoles)
stargazer wrote:
Hey Yogi, let me ask again how long shipping took? I ordered a week ago and haven't heard anything shipment wise. The FAQ says I should get a shipment confirmation, is that consistent with your experience?
I ordered from them last night...I'll keep an eye on my email as well to let you know how my experience goes.
176 Dec 20, 2013 3:27 pm
Re: [FS] Limitbreak's Spring Cleaning Thread (39 replies, posted in Trading Post)
sxe_weekend wrote:
Awesome products on infiniteneslives but that FONT hurts my brain! Especially dig the n64 replacement sticks!
Yeah I'm really digging this site. I bought the flash cart PCB last night and I'm going to be picking up the USB Dumper-Programmer when I get paid next. You just can't beat these prices.