MindFlareRetro

So. I do tend to say that the old brick psus that come with the C64 are usually ok and pass all the 24 hour load tests I put them under. However, there is one which I will exclusively NOT connect to a 64 without testing or inspecting. The first pic is the voltage it supplied on the 5v line when I first connected it to my tester. 7.7v! That will hurt your 64. The second pic is the symbol to look out for on the bottom of your black psu. These are UK made and I suspect only sold here with later breadbins. It says "Woden". The third pic is why they fail. A dry joint on the ground pin of the 7805 regulator. It disconnects and the output floats. Hence the 7v. Just keep an eye out. This is a Commodore health announcement brought to you by @commodorelad #keepitcommodore #commodorehospital #commodorerulez

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@LinuxJedi Excellent post - a great read - and kudos for finding that broken trace.

“Recap it!” isn’t always the cure. A badly recapped Amiga 1200 came across my bench, and what I found might surprise you. Full story: linuxjedi.co.uk/why-recapping-… #Amiga1200 #RetroRepair #Commodore #RetroComputing

Announcement! Brand new for C64 OS just released: READYChat! READYChat is a Utility for C64 OS that lets you send messages to other READYChat users and fetch useful information using "Ready," your internet-powered personal assistant. c64os.com/c64os/readychat Please RT. #C64

Check my most recent blog post covering the nuances of converting between PETSCII and ASCII. It's important in a world where the #C64 talks with other computers on the internet. c64os.com/post/petsciias…

Indie Retro News: Escape from PETSCII Castle - A Wolfenstein 3D inspiration but for the Commodore C64 by Jimbo is teased! indieretronews.com/2025/08/escape… #retrogaming #c64 #commodore64 @RetroGamingRVG @TheRetroAsylum @ClassicReplay @hayesmaker64

Retrogames Ltd have just announced a new limited edition TheC64 Mini and it's black... TheC64 Mini Black Edition. This is more than a colour change and in my next video I will show what makes this reimagined Commodore 64 so hot! TheC64 Mini Black offers: ● A new matte and gloss black finish for the console and keyboard. ● 50% scale replica. ● 25 pre-installed Neo-Retro games, many revised for THEC64 mini - Black Edition. ● Plug-and-play high definition 720p, 50 or 60Hz output via HDMI for modern TVs. ● Multiple USB ports support the connection of joysticks, gamepads, USB sticks and keyboards. ● Four ‘save game’ slots per game. ● A micro switched USB joystick for an authentic arcade response, in a matching colour scheme. The release date for the THEC64 mini – Black Edition will be 24th October 2025. The SRP AUD$189.99, GBP£89.99, USD$119.99, EUR€99.99.

@Mr_T0aST Damn, that's cool. Interesting, is putting it mildly. Would love to see hi-res images of these slides.

Some very interesting slides, here! I think I need to take them to a shop in Sacramento and have them professionally digitize them to archive quality.

In anticipation of Amiga040, the 40th anniversary event at VCD West, I have temporary custody of industrial designer Rob Gemmell's prototype drawings and concept art for the Commodore Amiga Ranger platform.

July 4th, 1956 - Researchers at MIT moved us from punchards, dials, and switches to direct keyboard input bit.ly/44xwJTF 📸 @ComputerHistory

Finally working on this JVC TM-910SU for a friend. A fine little CRT for retro gaming.

It's official: Perifractic's mission to buy Commodore Computers succeeded! Mind-blowing! After decades in limbo, Commodore has a new owner! I personally tried for years without success to buy Commodore, or at least convince wealthy business men to buy it, but I failed everytime, so I'm thrilled someone finally did it. Thank you Perifractic and team, this is the best news I could have possibly got today! Commodore lives again!

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@8BitShowAndTell Not to mention, the crotch shot is more in-focus than the actual subject. 😂

Again, if only there was some other way of taking photos so the subject could fill most of the frame.

@Mr_T0aST Nice setup! Have fun!

Amiga reppin' at RGX 2025 in Roseville this weekend.

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A big thanks to the Chilliwack Retro-Computing Club for inviting me to speak yesterday by live stream to attendees at the club's Retro Computing Expo in Vancouver, BC 🇨🇦. I had a great time and I hope everyone enjoyed my talk about growing up at the dawn of the personal computer.

@retrorewindca Yikes! That's a lot of yellow arrows.

Uhmmm…. Well there's your problem. #FUVarta ##commodore #amiga #retrocomputing

@CharlesHawn66 I will hopefully do a video. I say "do" because I almost always record my builds and repairs and just never get around to editing them. I have unedited recorded content going back years. 🤦🏼‍♂️

@MindFlareRetro Are you going to make a video of you building it. I'd love to see it.

Commodore 264-series (Commodore 16, Commodore Plus/4, and the like) diagnostic team is now complete and ready for some diag action.