What is a Commodore 64 Magic Desk Cart ?

We recently demonstrated how to build a Commodore 64 cart. This was the basic cart as originally planned on the Commodore 64, but at some point they started to develop larger-than-anticipated carts with multiple different standards; one of which is named Magic Desk.

Today’s article will discuss this standard, how it came to be, and how to build such a cart.

2023/06/052023/07/11 by wereallgeeks Categories: 100% Geek, C64Cart, Commodore 64, Computers and technology, Geekyness, Projects, RetrocomputingTags: binary, build your own, build your own cart, C64, cart, cartridge, commodore, Commodore 64, commodore cart, computer, Diagnostic, electronics, EPROM, EPROM Programmer, fast load, game cart, game cartridge, games, Geek, magic desk, pcb, programs, python, retro, retro gaming, retrocomputer, Retrocomputing, retrogaming, script, software, soldering, Sven Petersen, T48, thec64, TL866, tool, tools, tools cart, utility, video games, vintage 2 Comments

Commodore 64 debuging – Diagnostic tools

I’m a geek, you’re a geek, we’re all geeks.

For a geek to repair an old, broken Commodore 64, or to build a brand new one, the best tools are needed when it comes to figuring out defective old chips, broken traces or bad sockets.

Today’s article will discuss the what/how/why’s in diagnosing a defective commodore 64.

2023/05/162024/04/22 by wereallgeeks Categories: 100% Geek, C64Diag, Commodore 64, Computers and technology, Geekyness, Projects, RetrocomputingTags: 1541, C64, cartridge, Commodore 1541, Commodore 64, datasette, Dead test, debugging, Diagnostic, DIY, Electronic, electronics, Peter Schepers, programs, SID, SID chip, soldering, Sven Petersen, tools, utility software, VIC-II 5 Comments