Commodore-64

Unijoysticle 2 C64 adds Bluetooth gamepad functionality to the Commodore 64/128. For those familiar with the Unijoysticle 2+, this is the evolution of it. Features: One gamepad controls one Joystick or two gamepads control two Joystick or one gamepad controls two Joysticks (for Dual Stick games) or use Wii Steering Wheel or use Wii Balance Board Supports gamepad rumble for certain games Supports C64 GS buttons (2nd and 3rd button) for C64 GS games Supports additional 4th and 5th buttons (Select + Start) button for certain games ...

I discovered a way to send 1-bit of data from the Commodore 64 to the Joysticks. And I use this one-bit of data to turn on/off the rumble in the gamepads through the Unijoysticle. (Note: Spanish version of the video is here) How does it work ...

Unijoysticle 2+ For those not familiar with Unijoysticle 2, it is a device that allows you to use modern Bluetooth gamepads like Sony DualSense or Nintendo Switch controllers (to name just a few) on old computers like the Commodore 64 or Amiga. What’s new in version 2+: Case friendly: lower profile, LEDs & buttons are close the border and has mounting holes. Looks nicer: Uses SMD components for almost everything Supports buttons 2 & 3 in port #2. Some Amiga games might use them. Cheaper to manufacture. I reduced the price from $60 to $35

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCzAlfXOOXo “Amor para Dos” is a multi-platform 256-byte intro. The binary, without any kind of modification, can run both on: a 80386 (or better) + DOS and on a Commodore 64. We ( L.I.A) released it at Flashparty 2021. I did the coding.

Announcing Unijoysticle 2: Use modern Bluetooth controllers (gamepads, mice, smart TV remote controllers) in retro computers like the Commodore 64/128, Atari ST, Amiga and more. For further info go here: /unijoysticle2

With PVM with released an intro for the Tandy 1000 HX. The Tandy 1000 HX uses the Intel 8088-2 CPU. Which is a suuuuper slow CPU (slower than the 8086). With all its wait states and its limitations on the video card (no hardware sprites, no charset redefinition) it makes it comparable with a Commodore 64. In fact, for certain things a Commodore 64 if way faster. Without further ado, this is the Tandy intro: ...

I’ve been busy. I still have no spare time to work on my retro projects, but I have a plan. And it can’t fail. I plan to port the UniJoystiCle + The Uni Games to the following platforms: Commodore VIC 20: UniJoystiCle (single joystick) + The Uni Games Commodore PET: UniJoystiCle in expansion port (single joystick) + The Uni Games Commodore 128: UniJoystiCle (same as the C64) + The Uni Games in VCD mode using the Z80 CPU Tandy 1000: UniJoystiCle + The Uni Games (graphics mode 320x200 16 colors) Commodore 64: Add paddle support to the UniJoystiCle The plan is that I have to live forever and my brain should not deteriorate. ...

A few months ago we released the Argentine Songbook Vol. 1 chipdisk. And recently we released its source code including: Full source code (the assembly files + makefiles + everything…) Full audio sources (the SidWizard files) And we also wrote a tutorial about how write a chipdisk, including all the tricks that we used. C64 Assembly Tutorial (english) C64 Assembly Tutorial (spanish) Full source code If you have doubts/questions about it, let us know! ...

Home automation for the masses, not the classes We need to build computers for the masses, not the classes - Jack Tramiel, Commodore founder A: Commodore 64 computer running the “Commodore Home” application B: UniJoystiCle WiFi device connected to the joystick ports C: Alarm sensor using a WiFi device D: Smartphone running the UniJoystiCle Controller app with the Commodore Home plugin E: Commodore MPS 803 printer F: Pulleys + gears connected to the printer header + dimmer knot About Why pay hundreds of dollars to automate your home, when you can automate it for free with existing tools/computers that you might already have in your garage? ...

What’s new since last update: Gears to control the dimmer kind of working. They are somewhat fragile ATM. Desktop UniJoystiCle Controller working. TODO: Add adapter to header printer so that it can move the dimmer User port-power supply cable the for SX-64 Voice-recognition for the mobile client: “Hey Commodore, turn off the light”. ...