Can you build a brand new Commodore 64 from (nearly) 100% new parts?
The Retro Shack・2 minutes read
A Commodore 64 is successfully built from scratch using modern components, with initial challenges overcome for a successful boot-up, hinting at potential future projects and encouraging viewer engagement and support.
Insights
- The channel faced delays due to chip shortages, leading to a shift from a ZX Bear emulator project to building a Commodore 64 from scratch, showcasing adaptability and problem-solving skills in the face of supply chain challenges.
- The successful assembly of a Commodore 64 from new components, including original Commodore ICs and modern replacements, demonstrates the meticulous process of building a retro computer, highlighting the intricate attention to detail required for a functional and authentic recreation.
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Recent questions
What components are needed to build a Commodore 64?
Various components like logic ICs, RAM, resistors, diodes, capacitors, connectors, and more.