Brilliant video! Not only have you picked up a very desirable C64 and brought back all the nostalgia for yourself, you've opened up a world of fun with all the cool things that have been developed since. Kung Fu Flash Pi1541 Are probably where I would start
It looks to me like a keyboard from the C16, which would make it a late Corby model, just before the C64C which was entirely made in HK (also with a simplified motherboard). The C64 keyboard had felt "feet" which shorted out two solder points on the PCB, you needed to clean them occasionally because the felt attracted dust and you'd lose that key unless you pounded it.. C16 had a membrane sheet like an Amstrad, with rubber bubbles shorting out the points. The matrix that held the keys had circular rather than square holes, so the keys didn't stick (like they did on the CPC464 as well as the C64). It was cheaper to make but better to use IMO. They didn't use it on the C64C but they were used in Corby while the Plus 4 and C16 were made there (1985-1987). Better joystick ? Well anything. The Sega Master System and Megadrive controllers are also compatible btw.
I wasn't sold on it to start with, then I cleaned it up and realised it really is the best of both. Much more comfortable to type on than a Breadbin (from what I remember) but the colour scheme remains Classic Commodore.
Perhaps grab u a wifi modem and check out the bbs's. Its great fun to connect with other 8 bits around the world 🤙great vid and super cool commodore u got there.
Definitely get in line for a 1541-II+ Ultimate cartridge from Gideon Logic. Best value hands down, acts as a 16MB REU, USB thumb drive reader, 1541/71/81 cycle exact emulation, plays cartridge images, etc, etc, etc…
I remember seeing it mention in dansih computer magazines as an ergonomic/more modern replacement case. I also think it was possible to buy it here in Denmark. But I have never seen it in real live.
The cardboard in the C-64 was for RF shielding. It's also very good at trapping heat. Removing it increases the longevity of the chips.
That’s good to know, thank you!
Thanks for confirming i can remove it.
Brilliant video!
Not only have you picked up a very desirable C64 and brought back all the nostalgia for yourself, you've opened up a world of fun with all the cool things that have been developed since.
Kung Fu Flash
Pi1541
Are probably where I would start
Ooh, Pi1541 definitely looks like my cup of tea, I’ll be looking into that
Weird I still have my OG C64 (Purchased in the C64 PRO PAK from K-Mart) I live in Australia and It's just the C64C.
It looks to me like a keyboard from the C16, which would make it a late Corby model, just before the C64C which was entirely made in HK (also with a simplified motherboard).
The C64 keyboard had felt "feet" which shorted out two solder points on the PCB, you needed to clean them occasionally because the felt attracted dust and you'd lose that key unless you pounded it..
C16 had a membrane sheet like an Amstrad, with rubber bubbles shorting out the points. The matrix that held the keys had circular rather than square holes, so the keys didn't stick (like they did on the CPC464 as well as the C64). It was cheaper to make but better to use IMO. They didn't use it on the C64C but they were used in Corby while the Plus 4 and C16 were made there (1985-1987).
Better joystick ? Well anything. The Sega Master System and Megadrive controllers are also compatible btw.
That’s really useful information, thanks! I ended up getting a joystick from Monster Joysticks
1541 Ultimate II+ is definitely the best modern tool for the C64.
Thanks!
c64 my fav of all-time
My favourite at the moment, I’m really enjoying it!
That's a slick case, I would've loved that back then!
I wasn't sold on it to start with, then I cleaned it up and realised it really is the best of both. Much more comfortable to type on than a Breadbin (from what I remember) but the colour scheme remains Classic Commodore.
I wonder if I have this, I find commodore stuff thrown out all the time in Australia.
I'd imagine they're more common over there than they are in the UK!
The best c64 joystick is the Suzo Arcade… very durable
Thanks for the advice!
@@TechMadeEasyUK I don't know the Suzo Arcade joystick, but I always used the Quickshot II Turbo and that is also a great and durable one.
What a fascinating story, sir!
Glad you enjoyed!
As a (former) South Australian, it is nice to see this case and the story around it! And yes, I knew instantly what it was :D
That’s awesome, we’re these a big deal in SA when released?
@@TechMadeEasyUK honestly I'm not sure! I've only seen a few photos online. Yours is the first video I've seen about it! So, thank you for doing so 😁
Thank you for watching!
Perhaps grab u a wifi modem and check out the bbs's. Its great fun to connect with other 8 bits around the world 🤙great vid and super cool commodore u got there.
Thanks man! I appreciate it
No mention of the reset switch on the case?
Reset switch was soldered to pins A and C on the cartridge slot - Ground and Reset respectively.
At 3:31 showing a list price of $699 dayyym, that was good money back in the 80's (about $1,400usd today). I think I carded mine... or two.. lol
I think that ad was Australian dollars, but yeah still big bucks!
The keys were stuck underneath.
I’m sorry?
@@TechMadeEasyUK it's an Australian version so it's all upside down.
Definitely get in line for a 1541-II+ Ultimate cartridge from Gideon Logic. Best value hands down, acts as a 16MB REU, USB thumb drive reader, 1541/71/81 cycle exact emulation, plays cartridge images, etc, etc, etc…
Thanks for the tip! I'll look into this
I remember seeing it mention in dansih computer magazines as an ergonomic/more modern replacement case. I also think it was possible to buy it here in Denmark. But I have never seen it in real live.
Definitely agree on the ergonomic point, it’s much more comfortable to use than a breadbin