Any noble goobers want to spare a C64 in NICE working order?
by nice I mean no finnicky nonsense, and preferably a bit newer so it doesnt have that IDIOTIC cardboard disaster in it.
yellowing doesn't matter. I am going to be spray painting it anyway.
I knew I shoulda kept one. Dang.
dont need a power brick. I have one or two. Just need a dorkbin.
Quote from: Arkhan on June 02, 2009, 02:50:22 AMAny noble goobers want to spare a C64 in NICE working order?
$5 for the C64. It's the shipping that is expensive.
Back from Maker Faire,
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group
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mmm..... what about a 64C? I am thinking it might be a nicer model to get.
I was thinking one of those and maybe a 1571 so I don't have to cry when my 1541 gets wanky.
:)
C64Cs from us are at the same price. 1571s are $10.
Not including shipping,
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group
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Quote from: RobertB on June 04, 2009, 11:47:49 AM
C64Cs from us are at the same price. 1571s are $10.
Not including shipping,
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group
http://videocam.net.au/fcug
July 25-26 Commodore Vegas Expo - http://www.portcommodore.com/commvex
what kind of shipping would it be for a 64C and 1571 to 44130?
I know that separately each would be about $13 to 15 to ship.
Truly,
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group
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Quote from: RobertB on June 05, 2009, 09:38:14 AM
I know that separately each would be about $13 to 15 to ship.
Truly,
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group
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hm..
See I want to get a c64 setup again but want to make sure I get ones from reliable sources instead of having some crapass breadbin show up thats all finnicky, or problematic.....
are they uber yellow'd, or otherwise dopey?
Id almost like to just get a C128 since they look the same and I get extra RAM for no reason! :-D
I mostly want to get one again to revisit some software, with a more reliable disk drive. 1541s just dont cut it. You pop one bad disk in and youre screwed. gotta break out the damn screwdrivers and use programs to realign it and all that. No thanks >_<
at least I saved my cables for that, and have the installer for my laptop!
Difficult to get any kind of guarantee with hardware that's pushing 30 years, which is why many of us keep one around for spare parts. For a disk drive, I'd recommend going for Jim Brain's uIEC, and never have to worry about alignments again. Transfers are drag-and-drop.
Quote from: Paul on June 06, 2009, 03:14:24 AM
Difficult to get any kind of guarantee with hardware that's pushing 30 years, which is why many of us keep one around for spare parts. For a disk drive, I'd recommend going for Jim Brain's uIEC, and never have to worry about alignments again. Transfers are drag-and-drop.
id rather not buy anything made by that guy, no offense.
the 1571s (i wish i kept those instead of thinking the shiney 1541 was better) were alot sturdier and match the 64C and 128 nicely.
Quote from: Arkhan on June 06, 2009, 01:33:34 AM
are they uber yellow'd, or otherwise dopey?
No, they look actually pretty good. No yellowing. Maybe a bit of Formula 409 on the casing to clean them up.
Truly,
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group
http://videocam.net.au/fcug
July 25-26 Commodore Vegas Expo - http://www.portcommodore.com/commvex
Quote from: RobertB on June 06, 2009, 10:02:38 AM
Quote from: Arkhan on June 06, 2009, 01:33:34 AM
are they uber yellow'd, or otherwise dopey?
No, they look actually pretty good. No yellowing. Maybe a bit of Formula 409 on the casing to clean them up.
Truly,
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group
http://videocam.net.au/fcug
July 25-26 Commodore Vegas Expo - http://www.portcommodore.com/commvex
what the hecks formula 409? You mean the spray bottle kitchen cleaner stuff?
Quote from: Arkhan on June 06, 2009, 04:58:46 AM
Quote from: Paul on June 06, 2009, 03:14:24 AM
Difficult to get any kind of guarantee with hardware that's pushing 30 years, which is why many of us keep one around for spare parts. For a disk drive, I'd recommend going for Jim Brain's uIEC, and never have to worry about alignments again. Transfers are drag-and-drop.
id rather not buy anything made by that guy, no offense.
the 1571s (i wish i kept those instead of thinking the shiney 1541 was better) were alot sturdier and match the 64C and 128 nicely.
No offense taken, but it probably wouldn't hurt to tell him why he lost a potential customer.
The uIEC looks like a remarkably simple device to make with off-the-shelf components; I wouldn't be surprised if we see someone else somewhere manufacturing and selling a similar device.
Quote from: Paul on June 06, 2009, 01:38:57 PM
Quote from: Arkhan on June 06, 2009, 04:58:46 AM
Quote from: Paul on June 06, 2009, 03:14:24 AM
Difficult to get any kind of guarantee with hardware that's pushing 30 years, which is why many of us keep one around for spare parts. For a disk drive, I'd recommend going for Jim Brain's uIEC, and never have to worry about alignments again. Transfers are drag-and-drop.
id rather not buy anything made by that guy, no offense.
the 1571s (i wish i kept those instead of thinking the shiney 1541 was better) were alot sturdier and match the 64C and 128 nicely.
No offense taken, but it probably wouldn't hurt to tell him why he lost a potential customer.
The uIEC looks like a remarkably simple device to make with off-the-shelf components; I wouldn't be surprised if we see someone else somewhere manufacturing and selling a similar device.
yeah. It would not change much with the guy and the little clique he sits in so eh. Ill just do it the real way, lol♦
Quote from: Arkhan on June 06, 2009, 10:20:49 AMYou mean the spray bottle kitchen cleaner stuff?
Yes. Also Cinch spray cleaner from Spic 'n Span not only cleans but gives a slight brightening effect, too.
Truly,
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group
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Quote from: Paul on June 06, 2009, 01:38:57 PMThe uIEC looks like a remarkably simple device to make with off-the-shelf components; I wouldn't be surprised if we see someone else somewhere manufacturing and selling a similar device.
The SD2IEC is sold by Tony Kim at NKCElectronics.com. The current firmware code used in both the uIEC and the SD2IEC is from Unseen, with some code enhancement by Jim Brain for the uIEC. SD2IEC board design by Shadowolf. The uIEC uses an ATmega128 and thus has more room for further firmware code expansion, whereas the SD2IEC is limited to an ATmega644. Like the uIEC, the SD2IEC is JiffyDOS-compatible. Check out the SD2IEC at
http://nkcelectronics.com/commodore.html
Prompt shipping, no problems,
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group
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July 25-26 Commodore Vegas Expo - http://www.portcommodore.com/commvex
I always fancied the 1541 Ultimate myself....
ever use one?
I use one daily, and it's a fantastic piece of kit. It's used on my C64, Plus/4 & VIC-20.
Pete.
Quote from: Arkhan on June 08, 2009, 03:38:10 PM
I always fancied the 1541 Ultimate myself....
ever use one?
I saw it demonstrated at last year's CommVEx. It's very nice, but way over my price range, especially when you consider the U.S./Euro exchange rate. I have the 1541-iii but don't prefer it, due to its lack of JiffyDOS compatibility (for now). I have the uIEC/SD, but it lacks easy-to-use bits, like dipswitches (however Jim Brain says he will rectify that). Right now, my favorite is the SD2IEC with daughterboard.
Truly,
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group
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July 25-26 Commodore Vegas Expo - http://www.portcommodore.com/commvex
whats so great about jiffyDOS!
Check out these two JiffyDOS reviews --
http://www.icpug.org.uk/national/archives/040208ar.htm
http://www.geocities.com/cdsixfour/cmdrevjd.htm
Truly,
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group
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July 25-26 Commodore Vegas Expo - http://www.portcommodore.com/commvex
yeah... i guess if I wasnt so cheap, id buy and try it and see the glory.
but usually i have other things i play with while loading slow games.
Like my PSP or another PC or somethin
Quote from: Arkhan on June 10, 2009, 07:52:08 AMbut usually i have other things i play with while loading slow games.
But with JiffyDOS, they would not load as slowly. In fact, some would load very speedily.
Depending on the game,
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group
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...what about 8580 SIDs? do you sell them robert? :)
No, we don't.
Truly,
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group
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July 25-26 Commodore Vegas Expo - http://www.portcommodore.com/commvex