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by motrucker
Sun Mar 27, 2022 9:04 pm
Forum: Chit Chat
Topic: Retro-computing museum destroyed in Ukraine
Replies: 2
Views: 593

Re: Retro-computing museum destroyed in Ukraine

Par for the course for the old head of the Stasi......
by motrucker
Sun Jan 16, 2022 3:51 am
Forum: Chit Chat
Topic: Back Into the Storm by Bil Herd, Margaret Morabito
Replies: 3
Views: 1725

Re: Back Into the Storm by Bil Herd, Margaret Morabito

This book is, not surprisingly, interesting and at times a hilarious work. Bil's sense of humor comes through quite well. Every Commodore nut must rea…login to view the rest of this post
by motrucker
Thu Oct 28, 2021 11:09 pm
Forum: Chit Chat
Topic: GeoRAM clone prototype working!
Replies: 22
Views: 3753

Re: GeoRAM clone prototype working!

This sounds great. You'll be hearing from me quite soon for an order for the 4Mb version.
by motrucker
Sun May 30, 2021 12:11 am
Forum: Chit Chat
Topic: What is the Pantone color code of a 128 case?
Replies: 3
Views: 3398

Re: What is the Pantone color code of a 128 case?

I thought I had included this link back when I made that last post. Here it is though;

https://www.imi21.com/ral-to-pantone.phplogin to view the rest of this post
by motrucker
Sat Feb 06, 2021 12:09 am
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Can I connect my C64 to a VGA monitor?
Replies: 9
Views: 5651

Re: Can I connect my C64 to a VGA monitor?

Banana wrote: Fri Feb 05, 2021 10:55 pm So these units dont mind If it's a PAL or NTSC input? The unit works with both versions?
These devices are, indeed, NTSC or PAL specific. In other words, make sure you buy the right box.
by motrucker
Mon Jan 11, 2021 5:38 pm
Forum: Chit Chat
Topic: Are you interested in using GEOS now?
Replies: 5
Views: 4598

Re: Are you interested in using GEOS now?

I do believe plans were posted to make 1581 clones and using PC 3.5" floppy drives. I have a 1581 and I truly love it. There are now 2MBytes GeoRAM e…login to view the rest of this post
by motrucker
Tue Dec 22, 2020 1:42 am
Forum: Chit Chat
Topic: C64 vs C64C
Replies: 14
Views: 7502

Re: C64 vs C64C

As Zippy Zap pointed out, there are two very different C-64C machines. That's why you hear about the "short board" version, which has the newer chips …login to view the rest of this post
by motrucker
Tue Dec 15, 2020 10:48 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Best Commodore monitor?
Replies: 9
Views: 7065

Re: Best Commodore monitor?

Don't forget the 1942. I used one for years with my A1200 with no problems at all. I believe this is another bi-sync. In general, I agree with eslapion, I have had the best performance and longevity from the 1080. So, I would give this one the trophy. The 2002 seems to work fine too. The 1702 is a w...
by motrucker
Fri Dec 11, 2020 1:48 am
Forum: Chit Chat
Topic: Are you interested in using GEOS now?
Replies: 5
Views: 4598

Re: Are you interested in using GEOS now?

There is a more sensible way to run GEOS on a C-64, use an REU instead of a 1581. Granted this means an extra save at the end of a session, but the RE…login to view the rest of this post
by motrucker
Sat Jul 04, 2020 6:25 pm
Forum: Chit Chat
Topic: What is the Pantone color code of a 128 case?
Replies: 3
Views: 3398

Re: What is the Pantone color code of a 128 case?

The RAL color system might give you a more correct color for plastic. Conversion is easy. Pantone is great for printed color but for powder coating an…login to view the rest of this post