Build Your Own Gadget

well..  It has been some time now since I posted something here.  Things i did since the last post is buying a bulk of C64 C-models. I know the first modification will fail so I need spare parts. Second is that I made my x-mas ‘thing I like the have’ list with all kind of things I will need to build my C64 laptop and also for my other projects like the midi player.

Why did it took so long for posting this you ask?  I was very busy working on my photography graduation assignments. I graduated, so I may call myself ‘Photographer’ now.

First taking some time off from all things I want to do and begin next year it’s time to build some gadgets.

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Back in the old days I owned an brown c64, an A-Model. But for this project I needed a smaller model like the C64-C. On marktplaats I found an old C-model and bought it for 12,50 (excl shipping). This model should be light (cream white) of color but this one is yellow. If i want you use this keyboard as well, I better start cleaning.

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After the Roland MIDI Sound Canvas I also bought a Commodore 64 (C-Model) today on ebay. I already had a A-Model but the C-Model is smaller and better to use for an C64 laptop since I need it to be even smaller. I need to cut the motherboard in 2 parts. Well… This is why I need to buy more than 1. It still needs to come over from Germany to the Netherlands… I also hopes the keyboard is clean en still the same color as many year ago.

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I ordered an “Arcade RGB CGA to TV and Video Composite converter” from www.arcademvs.com since i learned that it can be used for the commodore 64 to connect it to an LCD monitor using s-video with exclent quality. Today I got an message that it has been shipped.  That was a little quicker that I thought they send it. I still have to get other things of test it.

I’m still learning and searching about all the thing I need to do to get the c64 working on modern hardware so it is possible that I do some stuff which is not working al all.  Lets find out!

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http://www.c64-wiki.de/index.php/Audio-/Videobuchse

Well… this page is not English but it must be clear that it’s saying.

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First let me show you the famious C64 laptop from benheck.

Commodore 64 Original Hardware Laptop Revision 2

Don’t you want to own a laptop like this? I would

Ok, now how to start working on this. I think you need time… lots of free time. This is something I don’t have at this moment since I study photography and have I fulltime job as Java developer and being daddy.

Second, you need some money to buy of the mod stuff. A LCD monitor panel, speakers, extra hardware, add-ons, ect… And don’t forget the tools. Drill, Dremel, electronics tools, ect…

What do I want to build? just a laptop like the picture above? or create something special? I ‘think’ a want just a c64 laptop, lcd screen, speakers, maybe some cool add-ons but maybe i’ll like a very thin computer with less add-ons in it. I don’t know yet (like always)

I’ve seen very special mods with VU-meters, displays, buttons, colors, ect… They all look very nice to me but they are not me.. If i’m gonna build a c64 laptop, it a Dustin C64 laptop (What ever that me be). Something I like.

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