A blog about Commodore 8-bit 16-bit computers, retro tech and the odd gadget or two...
A review of the ComHub 64, a 3D printed replica of the Commodore 1541 floppy drive that doubles as a USB extension cable — a fun, nostalgic solution to the awkward rear USB ports on the C64 Ultimate. The post ComHub 64 USB Hub Review appeared first on Lyonsden Blog .
The C64 Ultimate has a built-in FTP server, making it easy to transfer D64s, SID files, cartridge images and more directly from your modern computer. Here's how to get it up and running in just a few minutes. The post How to use FTP on your C64 Ultimate appeared first on Lyonsden Blog .
A modern take on a retro concept — the Audio Adventures system from Truman Toys Games is a cartridge-based electronic game player that brings the choose your own adventure experience to life through rich audio drama. I take a look at the hardware, crack a braille mystery and play through The Psychotronic Mind to see if it's worth your time and money. The post Audio Adventures Review appeared first…
A review of the Commodore 64 FDD Power Monitor, a neat device from Australian maker bluebolt12 that lets you quickly and safely test the power output of your 1541-II and 1581 Commodore PSUs. The post Commodore 64 FDD Power Monitor appeared first on Lyonsden Blog .
After months of watching the order status go nowhere, my C64 Ultimate Starlight Edition has finally arrived. Join me as I unbox, explore and power up Commodore's stunning new machine — and find out if the long wait was worth it! The post C64 Ultimate – Unboxing Review appeared first on Lyonsden Blog .
In this post, I take a proper rummage through Issue 7 of Amiga Point of View, giving you a taste of the articles, humour, and Amiga goodness on offer. The post APoV Issue 7 Out Now! appeared first on Lyonsden Blog .
I’ve been building a small hardware tester for Commodore and Atari joysticks. It’s based around an off-the-shelf PCB and a handful of cheap components, so it’s easy to recreate. A useful little project if you spend any time with retro joystick hardware. The post Building a Joystick Tester appeared first on Lyonsden Blog .
Spotted this incredibly nostalgic little Maclock whilst browsing AliExpress a couple of weeks ago and immediately fell in love with the design. It was only £15 so I simply couldn t resist buying it on the spot and now, a couple of weeks later, here it is! It s basically just a simple desk clock [ ] The post Maclock Retro Alarm Desk Clock appeared first on Lyonsden Blog .
This cool looking Gizmo is the C64 Tape Pulse Visualizer and is the creation of a guy who goes by the handle of @BWACK on the internet and has been manufactured and supplied by the good folks over at Shareware Plus. Inside the cartridge sized box you get the visualizer itself along with [ ] The post C64 Tape Pulse Visualizer appeared first on Lyonsden Blog .
This astonishing little package from Shareware Plus dropped through my letterbox a few days ago. It was nicely presented in a custom printed box with some very trippy black and white ‘Freespin’ artwork on the cover. At this point I just thought it was a standard disk based C64 demo, or collection of them [ ] The post Freespin: Play MUSIC VIDEO from your 1541 Drive!!! appeared first on Lyonsden…
After being thoroughly impressed with APoV s inaugural printed magazine back in January of this year I was thrilled to receive the latest edition through my letterbox a few days ago! How do I know it s the new issue? Because it says so on the cover its kind of hard to miss! [ ] The post APoV Issue 6 Out Now! appeared first on Lyonsden Blog .
Delighted that I ve finally got my hands on an A600GS system from AmigaKit. I actually ordered this months ago but such is the popularity of these little machines that they ve been constantly struggling to keep up with demand! This isn t really a full review of the console as such, just wanted to shared my impressions. [ ] The post A600GS Impressions appeared first on Lyonsden Blog .