Maxing Out the Maxi: 7 Upgrades to TheC64

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Gigabytes Technologies

Gigabytes Technologies

2 жыл бұрын

Want more from the full size C64? We go all out and add in several upgrades to TheC64 (Maxi) including a Raspberry Pi, 9v rechargable power supply, and a way to connect TheC64 Commodore keyboard to other devices.
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@davewhite7409
@davewhite7409 2 жыл бұрын
Nice work. I will come back and watch the whole thing later.
@Dorff_Meister
@Dorff_Meister 2 жыл бұрын
Fun project.
@tinotrivino
@tinotrivino 6 ай бұрын
Nice video, i def sub, thanks dude. Commodore Hardcore fan here :) hugs from Spain, Europe ♥
@MorganJustGames
@MorganJustGames 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice work Josh. Seems like a really good setup now. I'd be terrible at this sort of thing. I'll stick to just Game playing. On to the next project, whatever it is. Gonna be interesting for sure.
@dylanzenskateboarding
@dylanzenskateboarding Жыл бұрын
I love this project I want to do this to mine
@brucekempf4648
@brucekempf4648 2 жыл бұрын
How does the original boards processor compare to the pi-3? I wold love to see a hack keeping the stock board but have access to Linux and a small web browser using a USB wifi. Do you thing it could handle it?
@GigabytesTechnologiesLLC
@GigabytesTechnologiesLLC 2 жыл бұрын
The Pi3 is a 64 bit processor running around 1.4 gigahertz (depending on the Pi). TheC64 uses something similar but a little slower and less capable than the Pi 3. The Pi has WiFi and Ethernet capabilities so it can go on the Internet easily and is something within the reach of a lot of people. While hacking TheC64 board then adding the capabilities back into the board the Pi already has might be a fun project, it is an academic exercise at best.
@Explore531
@Explore531 10 ай бұрын
I got a stupid question I gotten my Maxi commodore 64 and notice there no volume control too turn down the music and sounds when playing games, im using my computer monitor that is connected too my maxi
@GigabytesTechnologiesLLC
@GigabytesTechnologiesLLC 10 ай бұрын
Turn the volume down on the monitor. All screens with built-in audio have volume control.
@nzwedjat
@nzwedjat 2 жыл бұрын
Nice! one question, is that a Unihertz Titan I see?
@GigabytesTechnologiesLLC
@GigabytesTechnologiesLLC 2 жыл бұрын
Yes. There is a new video planned for it and the Unihertz Jelly 2 coming soon.
@jeromewink557
@jeromewink557 2 жыл бұрын
It needs analog audio out. Any thoughts on ways to add that?
@GigabytesTechnologiesLLC
@GigabytesTechnologiesLLC 2 жыл бұрын
Yes. We did that with the mini and these options will work with the full size. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rtp3h5iKrc7MYJs.html
@Woodwerker
@Woodwerker 6 ай бұрын
Confused. What is the purpose of putting thr Pi in the case?
@nigelreed5920
@nigelreed5920 6 ай бұрын
would it be possible to add a user port interface to run external projects like the good old Commodore 64 and VIC20 had?
@JoshTordsen
@JoshTordsen 6 ай бұрын
No. It isn't capable of that. The Raspberry Pi is, however.
@AzHeat63
@AzHeat63 2 жыл бұрын
Would be nice to add Wi-Fi to The C64 Maxi...Just a thought.
@Kerveros1904
@Kerveros1904 2 жыл бұрын
exactly. That was my impression at the start of the video, and i was very happy for this as it is not practical to copy disks to a usb in pc and then move the stick to the c64. But the outcome was not exactly what i had expected :)
@ahah86
@ahah86 Жыл бұрын
Nice one but please lower the music in the background.
@GigabytesTechnologiesLLC
@GigabytesTechnologiesLLC Жыл бұрын
Done. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n9WBdLqA0rK6YKM.html
@sickvic3909
@sickvic3909 2 жыл бұрын
Since when did the c64 have a keyboard? Thought u were doin a mini.
@andrewdupuis1151
@andrewdupuis1151 10 ай бұрын
i want to get hold of c64 Maxi. i have c64 mini. i do have pi 4
@choppergirl
@choppergirl 2 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know why Commodore dedicated a whole key to nothing but the English Pound sign... !?!?!?!?! When you were really typing $ all the friggin time... for strings
@joshuahorton-campbell3554
@joshuahorton-campbell3554 11 ай бұрын
I don't know for sure but I can guess. Sinclair and Acorn. UK market. The PET did not have the English Pound sign key, it showed up on the VIC-20, which was up against the Sinclair ZX-80/ZX-81 and the Acorn line the UK market. I will bet you a nickel it was a Jack Tramiel power move "we have room for another key? we'll make it more British than their own damn computers!"
@sharptoothtrex4486
@sharptoothtrex4486 Жыл бұрын
I have a C64 Maxi.
@stephengiacobozzi7785
@stephengiacobozzi7785 10 ай бұрын
the C 64 Commodore is not connect Raspberry PI
@officermeowmeowfuzzyface4408
@officermeowmeowfuzzyface4408 2 жыл бұрын
Similar mods, but better executed, than that VIC-20 with the fake "working cartridge port". Which was just a TheC64 painted white. Btw it's called TheC64, not The C64.
@brostenen
@brostenen 2 жыл бұрын
Plus there is no "maxi" in the name.
@Vector_Ze
@Vector_Ze 2 жыл бұрын
@@brostenen May as well accept the Maxi handle. It's pretty solidly established to differentiate this model from the Mini. At this point, it doesn't matter that it's not a manufacturer's designation.
@brostenen
@brostenen 2 жыл бұрын
@@Vector_Ze I do accept it is what it is. But only because I have one original breadbin, one SixtyClone that I personally made and currently building a keyboard adaptor for my homemade ATX64.
@brostenen
@brostenen 2 жыл бұрын
I feel that you should have bought one of them new produced model C cased, a pi adaptor kit and used a keyrah adaptor instead.
@GigabytesTechnologiesLLC
@GigabytesTechnologiesLLC 2 жыл бұрын
It would have been a very different project then.
@brostenen
@brostenen 2 жыл бұрын
@@GigabytesTechnologiesLLC True and indeed. But it would meet the same requirements and the end result, would be a bit more tight, from an enginering perspective. The advantage would be an original keyboard. I have a TheC64 in my collection, and I really dont like the quality of the keyboard. If the makers, just have used a spring under each keycap like original keyboard, then it would have been the best hardware solution for the Vice emulator that it is build with.
@GigabytesTechnologiesLLC
@GigabytesTechnologiesLLC 2 жыл бұрын
@@brostenen the issue is I didn't want an original keyboard. I wanted to be able to use TheC64 keyboard on multiple platforms. I really don't have any complaint about the keyboard itself. Things are made differently today and I will leave it up to you whether that is good or bad. As I mentioned in the video, the additional USB was a bit redundant but otherwise, I think it worked out how I intended it to. I also have several Commodore 64 projects that are waiting on original style keyboards or keycaps. With those projects what you suggest makes sense but this was not like those projects.
@brostenen
@brostenen 2 жыл бұрын
@@GigabytesTechnologiesLLC That is true. All projects are different from each other. Personally I dont think the keyboard is the same quality as the original, but that might just be me. But it is a nice project that you have done here.
@rxblackpill
@rxblackpill 2 жыл бұрын
@@brostenen You're definitely right about the keyboard, however even though it seems a bit less sturdy than an original, I personally find that it types a lot better. I feel like a bmc64 build would be more satisfying, but they are way too common tbh. This project was definitely interesting, and personally, I have always fantasized about having a pi inside a c64 to switch between playing classic games, and using piOS
@jerc7384
@jerc7384 2 жыл бұрын
Seeing a C64 in this state saddens me..
@bitwize
@bitwize 2 жыл бұрын
It's a Retro Games THEC64, not an original breadbox, if that helps any.
@vanhetgoor
@vanhetgoor 2 жыл бұрын
So, I can add a USB to my Commodore 64? The old animal is much to slow for that!
@GigabytesTechnologiesLLC
@GigabytesTechnologiesLLC 2 жыл бұрын
No. This is The C64. Not an original hardware Commodore 64.
@stempo1
@stempo1 Жыл бұрын
Great video, But I have to say the music playing while you were talking is irritating, I don't understand the reasoning for terrible background music in you tube videos
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