Storage
Storage interfaces let the machine read and write files using current media, making it easier to move programs between a modern computer and the C64.
THE BREADBIN / A CLOSER LOOK
C64 Retro
Hardware.
A familiar machine. Fresh connections. A place for the hardware that keeps the Commodore 64 in use.
COMMODORE 64FORM STUDY / BLENDER RENDER
01 / THE ORIGINAL
The machine
Released in 1982, the Commodore 64 is a self contained keyboard computer built around the MOS 6510 processor, with 64 KB of RAM.
VIC-II graphics and SID 6581 sound complete the machine.
02 / KEEP IT CONNECTED
Modern hardware
New ways to work with an old favourite. Each connection opens a different part of the machine to everyday use.
Video
Video adapters help connect the machine's output to current displays, translating the signal so its picture can be viewed on a modern screen.
Sound
Sound hardware supports listening, recording and audio connections, bringing the machine's sound into a present day setup.
Networking and connectivity
Network and connection interfaces provide routes for transferring files and exchanging data with other computers.
Input
Input adapters connect alternative controllers and keyboards, giving familiar controls a place alongside the original machine.
03 / ARANANET
From the workshop
A few pieces from the bench, described simply by what they do.
IECATA interface
Connects ATA storage to the C64 through its IEC serial bus, from the Arananet workshop.
Tapuino Reloaded
Tape emulation for the C64, playing TAP images where a datasette would normally be used.
Amiga and C64 PCB interfaces
Printed circuit board interfaces for the Amiga and the Commodore 64, designed and built under the Arananet name.
04 / ON THE BENCH
Care and revival
Check before you power on
Ageing electrolytic capacitors should be checked and replaced where needed.
Take the power supply seriously
The original power supply can fail and damage the machine; have it tested before use.
A gentle clean
Clean the case, keyboard and contacts gently, using methods appropriate to each material.