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A affordable retrocomputer compatible with the C64
I'm doing this Commodore-64 Compatible & Gameboy-compatible retro computer for retro gaming that is extremely affordable ($25, 50% off for early customers)
You can find details and how to pre order on the website:
https://minicomputersoftware.netlify.app/
- rbanffy 1y agoI’d love Apple II and Apple /// compatibility. One thing I discovered with the C64 Maxi was how more important is the physical factor then the perfect emulation. The fact the thing has a C64 keyboard maintains the illusion it’s an authentic device.
- kappetrov 1y agoI could absolutely do Apple II & Apple /// Compatibility!
- rbanffy 1y agoI’m looking for keyboard design tutorials to replicate some classic keyboards. Idea is for modern use, but replicating a /// would be an interesting project. Very few people had direct experience with those machines.
- kappetrov 1y agoThis computer can actually work with a PS/2 Keyboard. By the way, I emailed you if you want to continue further discussion :D
- rbanffy 1y agoCool, but I don’t know how to make a PS/2 keyboard either :-(.
- kappetrov 1y agoThere's a very cool tutorial on YouTube on how to make a PS/2 Keyboard: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QN2XzY0KLII https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QN2XzY0KLII Besides, I could probably make it work with the original Apple II/III keyboards.
- rbanffy 1y agoActual /// keyboards are rare, and it’d be a crime to dismantle a /// for that. Now, putting the board inside the chassis of a dead ///, is an interesting idea.
- PaulHoule 1y agoMy only in-person memory of the the /// was that, circa 1981 or so, I went to a short-lived 'Computerland' store on the outskirts of town and they had one that they were too afraid to demo because they were afraid it would burn up. They sure were willing to demo the ][, I remember playing https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raster_Blaster https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raster_Blaster
- ferguess_k 1y agoSounds interesting. However, since the target audience is technical people, I suspect a lot of us would just do the emulation by ourselves. It would be much more interesting (and more expensive) if it's native.
- kappetrov 1y agoI was also planning to make a native version as you described -- But still keeping it hackable (using off the shelf and easily findable parts like the WDC 6502), but still keep it around below $60. (Still cheaper than ones on the market.. $300 - $400...)
- ferguess_k 1y agoThanks, that would be fantastic. The current ones are a bit expensive for hobbies. I don't think it has to be as close to the original C64 as possible, either.
- kappetrov 1y agoI plan on posting updates on my twitter, (https://x.com/minicompsoft https://x.com/minicompsoft) but do suggest me other platforms :D