New Release: Readme Text File Reader (RTFR) for Commodore 64, 128, VIC-20, & 264 Series
RTFR is not just another sequential text viewer. I wrote it so that I (and you!) can include a README.TXT on distribution disks, and the end user can quickly view it by simply LOADing & RUNning "README" -- with proper word wrapping, pausing between screens, and option to print a hard-copy!
A new freeware software release for the Commodore 64, Commodore 128, VIC-20, and 264 Series (Plus4 & C16)!
CHAPTERS-
0:00 Intro & Demo
5:18 Disk & Usage
8:53 Text Files
11:42 FC3 Notepad Demo
14:17 264 Series (C16)
17:03 Printing Demo
19:02 VIC-20 (+8K)
21:45 Commodore 128
26:50 Download & Outro
LINKS-
Basic Bites - Files & Downloads
- http://files.basicbites.ca/
#RTFR #Commodore64 #Commodore128 #VIC20 #Plus4
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The Commodore 64 Program Pack
The C64 Program Pack was distributed by Commodore with 1541 Disk Drives in 1983, and contained "over 30 public domain programs including some games, sound/graphics demos, and utilities".
Today we'll explore the disk's history & contents (and you can download your very own copy)!
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0:00 - Intro
1:30 - History
4:28 - Disk Directory
5:59 - Menu Program
7:37 - Programs 1 to 3
9:12 - #4 Bits and Bytes
10:26 - Programs 5 to 7
11:15 - #8 Colour Test
12:05 - Programs 9 to 12
13:08 - #13 Labyrinth
15:14 - Programs 14 to 19
16:28 - #20 Sound Effects
17:15 - Programs 21 & 22 and Exit
19:06 - Download & Outro
LINKS-
Basic Bites - Files & Downloads
- http://files.basicbites.ca/
#Commodore64 #C64 #ProgramPack
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Designing with PrintMaster Plus on a Commodore 64
A practical demonstration of 1980s desktop publishing with PrintMaster Plus on a Commodore 64 computer and MPS-803 dot matrix printer. Today we'll be designing posters tributing Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada.
CHAPTERS-
0:00 - Intro
3:28 - The Print Shop (1984)
5:25 - PrintMaster (1985)
9:36 - Loading PMP (Warning!)
12:22 - PrintMaster Plus (1987)
13:00 - PMP Setup
15:19 - New Poster
16:41 - Border & Graphics
21:41 - Fonts & Text
28:45 - Preview, Edit, & Save
31:25 - Poster #2
35:55 - Results & Outro
LINKS-
Basic Bites - Files & Downloads
- http://files.basicbites.ca/
PrintMaster User's Guide (2nd Edition)
- https://archive.org/details/PrintMasterUsersGuide2ndEdition1986/
PrintMaster User's Guide (Single Page)
- https://archive.org/details/01aConverted/
PrintMaster Plus User's Guide
- https://archive.org/details/PrintmasterPlus1988UserManual/
The Creative PrintMaster
- https://archive.org/details/the-creative-print-master/
#PrintMaster #PrintMasterPlus #UnisonWorld #Commodore64 #C64
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Dumping a Commodore 128 Cartridge ROM
How to dump a C128 cartridge ROM into a binary file that you can use in a Commodore emulator such as VICE. This MACH-128 cartridge is a version that I haven't found online, so let's get it preserved.
CHAPTERS-
0:00 - Intro
2:06 - MACH-128 & MACH-5
4:34 - Storage Options
6:09 - Examining Memory
12:37 - Saving Memory
19:03 - Making ROMs
26:27 - VICE x128
27:05 - Outro
LINKS-
Basic Bites - Files & Downloads
- http://files.basicbites.ca/
MACH5 - ReplayResources
- https://rr.pokefinder.org/wiki/MACH_5
Commodore 128 System Guide
- https://archive.org/details/c128-system-guide
VICE - the Versatile Commodore Emulator
- https://vice-emu.sourceforge.io/
#Commodore128 #C128 #Cartridge #ROM #MACH128 #MACH5
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Installing a ZOOMFLOPPY in 2022
How to connect a Commodore Disk Drive to your Windows PC, and backup diskettes to D64 & NIB disk images using OpenCBM & NIBTOOLS.
The ZoomFloppy from @RETRO Innovations works with Commodore 1541 & 1571 floppy disk drives, among others.
CHAPTERS-
0:00 - Intro
3:49 - Drivers & Docs
8:19 - Power-On Sequence
9:44 - Windows System Path
12:33 - Testing
14:03 - Copying (d64copy)
17:55 - Nibbling (nibread) & Outro
LINKS-
ZoomFloppy - RETRO Innovations
- http://www.go4retro.com/products/zoomfloppy/
Purchase ZoomFloppy (RETRO Innovations Store)
- https://store.go4retro.com/zoomfloppy/
OpenCBM download | SourceForge.net
- https://sourceforge.net/projects/opencbm/
OpenCBM Users Guide (Online)
- https://opencbm.trikaliotis.net/
Commodore 64 Preservation Project
- https://c64preservation.com/
NIBTOOLS Utilities
- https://c64preservation.com/files/nibtools/
#ZoomFloppy #OpenCBM #NIBTOOLS #Commodore #1541 #1571
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JOYSTICKS and BINARY in Epyx Toolkit Basic | Commodore 64
Benchmarking JOYSTICK and BINARY functions in the Epyx Programmers' BASIC Toolkit, to write a C64 Joystick Tester program.
Inspired by @8-Bit Show And Tell "Printing Binary in BASIC and Assembly on Commodore 64" (April 4, 2022).
DOWNLOAD-
bb-220521.d64 at http://files.basicbites.ca/
CHAPTERS-
0:00 - Intro
4:28 - BIN$ and JOY
5:51 - BIN Benchmark 1
9:08 - BIN Benchmark 2
13:04 - BIN Benchmark 3
15:11 - BIN Benchmark 4
17:15 - JOY Benchmark 1
19:25 - JOY Code Example
21:05 - JOY Benchmark 2
24:34 - JOY Benchmark 3
29:16 - JOY Benchmark 4
32:43 - D64 & Program
34:42 - PAD & Outro
LINKS-
Printing Binary in BASIC and Assembly on Commodore 64
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8t6otqoz_E
Epyx Programmers BASIC Toolkit
- https://archive.org/details/Epyx_Programmers_BASIC_Toolkit
BASIC Toolkit Reference Card
- https://archive.org/details/Epyx_Programmers_BASIC_Toolkit_Reference_Card
#BASIC #Programming #Joystick #Binary #Commodore64 #C64
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UPGRADING Pi1541 Zero to 3A+ | Commodore 64
I'm upgrading my Pi1541 floppy disk drive emulator for the Commodore 64 (and 128). Let's look at some interesting products and talk about the different hardware options!
CHAPTERS-
0:00 - Intro
3:56 - Pi1541 Zero Cartridge
7:10 - Comparing Firmware
10:12 - Comparing Hardware
15:38 - Pi 3 Hat (Pi1541io)
20:01 - Pi 3 Case (Pibow)
22:40 - SD Card & Outro
DISCLAIMER-
This video has no sponsors or affiliates. All product commentary is my own personal opinion as a customer. Any inclusion of third-party images or other copyrighted material is claimed under the Fair Dealing exception (Section 29) of the Copyright Act of Canada for the purposes of education, criticism, and review.
LINKS-
Pi1541 by Steve White
- https://cbm-pi1541.firebaseapp.com/
Zimmers.net - 1541 Firmware (ROMs)
- http://www.zimmers.net/anonftp/pub/cbm/firmware/drives/new/1541/
Remzi Load64 - YouTube
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNQvrkt1HgWLOLrxCRjRdQA
remzi64 on eBay
- https://www.ebay.ca/usr/remzi64
Retro Computer Store
- https://retrocomputerstore.com/
- https://www.ebay.ca/usr/rc_bension
- https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/8bitphoenix
Pi1541 | hackup.net
- https://www.hackup.net/tag/pi1541/
GitHub - hackup/Pi1541io
- https://github.com/hackup/Pi1541io
Raspberry Pi in Canada - PiShop.ca
- https://www.pishop.ca/
Pibow 3 A+ Coupé - Pimoroni
- https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/pibow-3-a-plus-coupe
Industrial microSD Card | Western Digital (Sandisk)
- https://www.westerndigital.com/products/memory-cards/industrial-microsd
#Pi1541 #Commodore1541 #Commodore64 #C64 #PiZero #Pi3
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Inside the Commodore 1571 Floppy Disk Drive (C128 / C64)
PEEK inside the Commodore 1571 Disk Drive: marketed with the C128 as an intended successor to the 1541. Today we'll rebuild one, talk about internals (such as ICs & ROM), and give practical tips for general maintenance, lubrication, and head cleaning.
CHAPTERS-
0:00 - Intro
1:30 - 1571 Overview
4:44 - Shells
6:05 - Mainboard
7:27 - Mainboard - ICs & ROM
12:49 - Mainboard - Connectors
14:58 - Power Supply (PSU)
21:37 - Mechanical Assembly
25:38 - Maintenance
34:27 - Outro
LINKS-
1571 Disk Drive User's Guide
- https://archive.org/details/1571UsersGuide/
Commodore 1571 - Wikipedia
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commodore_1571
Commodore 1571 - C64-Wiki
- https://www.c64-wiki.com/wiki/Commodore_1571
1571 Service Manual
- https://archive.org/details/1571ServiceManualPreliminary314002-041986Oct/
1571 Service Manual (Alt. Version)
- https://archive.org/details/1571ServiceManualPreliminary314002-041986OctAlt/
Commodore 1571 Internals (Abacus Software)
- https://archive.org/details/Commodore_128_Book_4_1571_Internals
Zimmers.net - 1571 Firmware (ROMs)
- http://www.zimmers.net/anonftp/pub/cbm/firmware/drives/new/1571/index.html
Retro Isle - Commodore 1571 Troubleshooting Guide
- http://www.retroisle.com/commodore/c64128/Technical/Hardware/1571_troubleshooting.php
MOLYKOTE EM-30L Grease
- https://www.dupont.com/products/molykote-em-30l-grease.html
#Commodore1571 #DiskDrive #Commodore128 #C128 #Commodore64 #C64
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Commodore 128 80-column Video (VDC) FIXED!
Explaining the 80-column video (VDC) section of a C128, and how I repaired a broken one. ALSO there's an ARMSID... but why? Tune in to find out!
CHAPTERS-
0:00 - Intro
2:00 - Video Systems Overview
5:39 - Re-capping
7:50 - Troubleshooting & Repair
18:10 - ARMSID
21:36 - Outro
LINKS-
MOS Technology 8563 - Wikipedia
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MOS_Technology_8563
Commodore 128 Service Manual
- https://archive.org/details/Commodore128128DServiceManual1987Nov/
C-128 Service Manual (Alt Version)
- https://archive.org/details/Commodore_128_128D_Service_Manual_314001-08_1987_Nov_Alt_Ver/mode/2up
RGBI - Wikipedia
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_monochrome_and_RGB_color_formats#4-bit_RGBI
ARMSID
- https://www.nobomi.cz/8bit/armsid/index_en.php
#Commodore128 #C128 #VDC #Video #Repair #MOS8563
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Commodore MPS-802 (1526) Dot Matrix Printer for C64 / VIC-20
PEEK inside the MPS-802: the most misunderstood dot matrix printer for the Commodore 64! Today we'll rebuild one and talk all about it, including tips for general maintenance, and a test print.
N.B.- Also marketed as the Commodore 1526 for the VIC-20 with cosmetic differences -- and ALSO as the Commodore 4023 with a parallel IEEE-488 interface instead of the familiar IEC serial.
CHAPTERS-
0:00 - Intro
4:11 - Background
10:56 - Sidebar: Jan Beta's MPS-801
11:55 - Bottom Case
14:51 - Power Supply & Safety
16:34 - Mainboard & ICs
26:58 - Mechanical & Maintenance
37:06 - Completing Assembly
38:49 - Ribbon Cartridges
44:37 - Load & Test Print
LINKS-
MPS-802 Dot Matrix Printer - User's Guide
- https://archive.org/details/MPS-802DotMatrixPrinterUsersGuide
1526 / MPS 802 / 4023 Service Manual
- https://archive.org/details/1526MPS-8024023ServiceManual314003-031985Apr
MPS series - C64-Wiki
- https://www.c64-wiki.com/wiki/MPS_series
Printer Book for the Commodore-64 (Abacus Software)
- https://archive.org/details/Printer_Book_for_the_Commodore_64_and_VIC-20/
1526/MPS-802 Parts & Ribbons (Zimmers)
- http://www.zimmers.net/anonftp/pub/cbm/firmware/printers/1526/README
Rubber Renue (MG Chemicals)
- https://www.mgchemicals.com/products/electronics-maintenance/specialized-cleaners/rubber-renue/
MOLYKOTE EM-30L Grease
- https://www.dupont.com/products/molykote-em-30l-grease.html
Jan Beta's Commodore MPS-801 Printer Restoration
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkPEbDQ_Xkc
#Commodore #MPS802 #Printer #1526 #DotMatrix #Commodore64 #C64 #VIC20
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