Commodore C64-C Gold Mod: uIEC/SD, JiffyDOS, Reset Switch, and Paint Job. Retro Ruminations 2013-07-16 | A Commodore 64 mod project. I mount a uIEC/SD mass storage device internally in the case along with control switches, add JiffyDOS, a reset switch, and give it a new paint job. http://www.obliterator918.com
1984 Branson Arcade Walkaround Retro Ruminations 2022-10-07 | Just walking around 1984 Branson arcade on October 5, 2022. I recorded this for vacation memories, it's not meant to be a detailed showing of every game they have. Take a look to get a feel for the arcade...$10 a person for unlimited video games, and most pinball machines were $0.50 a play. I basked in the retro glow for at least 15 minutes before playing some Centipede, Tempest, Stargate, Zaxxon, and then Gauntlet and Vindicators with the kiddo. But I actually was more interested in playing pinball games, and we probably burned through a roll of quarters between all of us. I understand the pinball games are harder to maintain and I presume that is why they charge for those, but I kind wish they had some kind of price where you would get unlimited plays on pinball games. That would probably be difficult since they all take actual quarters. I played Stargate (movie pinball table), Star Trek (both Next Generation and the Kelvin timeline reboot tables), but I got the most milage out of the Star Wars table on which I actually got three matches in a row so I played for what seemed like a long time on $0.50.This arcade is fun, clean, and has a great atmosphere, with 80s music and videos playing. I think only two arcade machines on the floor were out of order.Their website: 1984bransonarcade.com
Testing a LumaFix64 with a RetroTink 2X-Pro for a Commodore 64! Retro Ruminations 2020-10-26 | Let's take a look at using a LumaFix64 to get rid of those stripes/jailbars from the Commodore 64 video output. I'm using a RetroTINK 2X-Pro to convert the s-video to HDMI. In this video I install the chip, make the adjustments, show before-and-after screens, and decide whether or not I want to use the LumaFix permanently.For the best effect, try to watch this full screen at 1080p.See my blog post for full-size PNGs of the before and after screens, as well as the JAIL.D64 containing the program I wrote to display the 16 color pallet. obliterator918.com/using-a-lumafix64-with-a-retrotink-2x-proLinks:RetroTINK 2X-Pro: retrotink.com/product-page/retrotink-2x-proLumaFix64 info: breadbox64.com/blog/the-lumafix64-modMy LumaFix64 was assembled by Shareware Plus: newstuffforoldstuff.com/display_product.py?pid=55Commodore4Ever AV Breakout Box: commodore4ever.net/collections/cmd-equipment-supercpu-ramlink-hd-fd/products/a-v-breakout
Exploring the WARP SPEED Commodore 64 cartridge from Cinemaware! Retro Ruminations 2020-10-12 | Let's take a look at Cinemaware's answer to the Epyx Fast Load cartridge. Every feature explored. Load and Save benchmarks compared.CBM Disk Transfer Benchmark: obliterator918.com/dtbYou can get the benchmark charts from this blog post: obliterator918.com/the-warp-speed-cartridge-from-cinemaware-is-niceYou can download Warp Speed ROM images and manuals from ReplayResources: rr.pokefinder.org/wiki/WarpSpeedWorld of Jani has some great info: http://blog.worldofjani.com/?p=5043And here's a project on GitHub so you can make your own Warp Speed cart: github.com/SukkoPera/OpenC64WarpSpeedA good way to play with Warp Speed is to use the Multi-Easy crt on an EasyFlash: https://csdb.dk/release/index.php?id=117893Index:1:30 DOS Wedge4:57 Format problems7:00 Benchmarking Fast I/O9:22 Utilities14:40 ML Monitor17:25 Drive Monitor (1541 ML Monitor)23:35 Conclusion and Ruminations
Utimate 64 Stereo SID sound from MONO tunes! [Retro Ruminations] Retro Ruminations 2020-08-13 | I'll show you how I have configured my Ultimate 64 Elite to play monophonic SID sound in expansive stereo. I loved to just sit back and listen to the wonderous sounds of the SID 6581 in my Commodore 64 when I was a kid. Let's take it up a few notches with multiple SID stereo output.Like and Subscribe! This is my first "Retro Ruminations." If you'd like to see more, let me know.My website: obliterator918.comSeen in this video:Ultimate 64 Elite: ultimate64.com/Ultimate-64-EliteUltimate 64 A/V breakout: commodore4ever.net/collections/cmd-equipment-supercpu-ramlink-hd-fd/products/ultimate-64-and-ultimate-64-elite-a-v-breakoutSID file for this music: obliterator918.com/downloads/Bombo.sid (tune #2) (I prefer having it play back at NTSC speed.)
Galactic Rasterbar Power (C64 Demo, VICE, PAL, Debug Borders) Retro Ruminations 2017-04-04 | The Galactic Rasterbar Power C64 demo running in VICE with debug borders visible. http://www.obliterator918.com/galactic-rasterbar-power
