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by Oge_user
Mon Jul 11, 2016 6:25 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, and Trade
Topic: 1541 drives and joysticks.
Replies: 8
Views: 2037

Re: 1541 drives and joysticks.

pixel wrote:Joysticks are still a VIC–related option? Anyone?
Can you send me a PM with pictures of the Joysticks? :)
by Oge_user
Mon Jul 11, 2016 6:23 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, and Trade
Topic: For Sale: 5.25" Floppy Disk Drive Cleaner
Replies: 0
Views: 1802

For Sale: 5.25" Floppy Disk Drive Cleaner

INSTRUCTIONS: - Wet the felt abundandtly with isopropyl alcohol; - Simulate the load of a directory (LOAD "$",8,1) - Wait ten to fifteen seconds and eject the floppy; - Let the drive dry for at least ten minutes; - Repeat every 4/5 days PICTURES: http://s31.postimg.org/j0nwdd4fv/FLOPPY_DI...
by Oge_user
Thu Jun 16, 2016 7:17 am
Forum: Hardware and Tech
Topic: My 2-prong DC PSU experiments
Replies: 17
Views: 7586

Re: My 2-prong DC PSU experiments

Keeping the motherboard untouched is a strong point, I wouldn't remove nor alter anything on the VIC board. :)

Finding a different connector which, by luck, fits perfectly the larger 2-Prong VIC would be cool.
by Oge_user
Mon Jun 13, 2016 4:49 pm
Forum: Hardware and Tech
Topic: S-Video conversion possible as plug-and-play solution?
Replies: 87
Views: 79957

Re: S-Video conversion possible as plug-and-play solution?

You could try amplifying the Chroma and then 0,1uF/1uF bipolar capacitor plus 470/1000 Ohm resistor between VIC and TV in order to protect the VIC itself. And a 75 Ohm (Chroma to GND) resistor as a final touch. Connecting chroma straight on TV was discouraged several times while testing with the C64...
by Oge_user
Mon Jun 13, 2016 4:31 pm
Forum: Hardware and Tech
Topic: My 2-prong DC PSU experiments
Replies: 17
Views: 7586

Re: My 2-prong DC PSU experiments

By the way: tape motor greatly benefits from using DC instead of AC as a source for its final voltage. I've seen that on Datassettes connected to PC for dumping of tapes: Datassette clones seems to work slightly better with VDC instead of VCC... Of course this applies to 1530/1531 C2Ns as well but o...
by Oge_user
Mon Jun 13, 2016 4:23 pm
Forum: Hardware and Tech
Topic: My 2-prong DC PSU experiments
Replies: 17
Views: 7586

Re: My 2-prong DC PSU experiments

Very informative thread; I'm currently reading the results of your tests and comparing these to mine. The temperature may be slightly lower comparing 9VAC to 12VDC but the benefits for the regulator (for the simple fact that we are feeding it with regulated DC instead of unregulated DC) are surely i...
by Oge_user
Sat Jun 11, 2016 6:37 am
Forum: Other Systems
Topic: Favourite C64 tune ever?
Replies: 13
Views: 3831

Re: Favourite C64 tune ever?

by Oge_user
Wed Jun 08, 2016 5:24 am
Forum: Buy, Sell, and Trade
Topic: For Sale: “Old School” S-Video\Composite To VGA Converter
Replies: 0
Views: 1742

For Sale: “Old School” S-Video\Composite To VGA Converter

DESCRIPTION: An indeedly “Old School” S-Video/CVBS to VGA Converter manufactured in 1993 which works way better than any nowadays counterpart. Tested with a VIC-20 (250403), Breadbin (250466) and two C64Cs (short board) with both a LCD VGA and a Philips 107 CRT VGA. PICTURES: http://s33.postimg.org...
by Oge_user
Mon May 30, 2016 4:34 am
Forum: Buy, Sell, and Trade
Topic: For Sale: VIC-20 *2 Prong* Power Supply Modern Replacement
Replies: 20
Views: 4103

Re: For Sale: VIC-20 *2 Prong* Power Supply Modern Replacement

The 1001038-03~1001038-04 Power Supply Replacement object of the thread is Sold-Out as I write. Will open a new thread for the 902502-02 Replacement PS.
by Oge_user
Thu May 26, 2016 9:45 am
Forum: Buy, Sell, and Trade
Topic: Joystick for sale: Quickjoy II turbo
Replies: 1
Views: 1136

Re: Joystick for sale: Quickjoy II turbo

To my opinion the best Joystick ever made.. :D


Cheers,
Oge
by Oge_user
Fri Apr 29, 2016 9:10 am
Forum: Buy, Sell, and Trade
Topic: For Sale: VIC-20 *2 Prong* Power Supply Modern Replacement
Replies: 20
Views: 4103

Re: For Sale: VIC-20 *2 Prong* Power Supply Modern Replacement

In case of doubt, drop me a PM with a photo of your machine (power connector visible) and I will give to you the correct Power Supply. ;)
by Oge_user
Fri Apr 29, 2016 9:08 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: VIC20 9v PSU
Replies: 3
Views: 1971

Re: VIC20 9v PSU

The purpose is to keep the VIC untouched, so desoldering the original connector will *modify* the machine :)
by Oge_user
Mon Apr 18, 2016 9:27 am
Forum: Buy, Sell, and Trade
Topic: For Sale: VIC-20 *2 Prong* Power Supply Modern Replacement
Replies: 20
Views: 4103

Re: For Sale: VIC-20 *2 Prong* Power Supply Modern Replacement

A modern substitute for the 902502-02 is available as well (only 2 units ATM) . http://sleepingelephant.com/denial/wiki/images/thumb/c/cf/PS_902502-02a.jpg/180px-PS_902502-02a.jpg In case you are interested, just PM me with a picture of your VIC-20 in order to be sure about the exact replacement . C...
by Oge_user
Fri Apr 15, 2016 8:13 am
Forum: Buy, Sell, and Trade
Topic: For Sale: VIC-20 *2 Prong* Power Supply Modern Replacement
Replies: 20
Views: 4103

Re: For Sale: VIC-20 *2 Prong* Power Supply Modern Replacement

A PC Power Supply has tricky power balance rules which varies from model to model (e.g. older ones requiring a stable load on +5V) so I would not use it.


Cheers,
Oge
by Oge_user
Fri Apr 15, 2016 4:45 am
Forum: Buy, Sell, and Trade
Topic: For Sale: VIC-20 *2 Prong* Power Supply Modern Replacement
Replies: 20
Views: 4103

Re: For Sale: VIC-20 *2 Prong* Power Supply Modern Replacement

The 9VAC from the original 2-Prong PS becomes rectified (unregulated) 12,4VDC. The 6VCC voltage requested by the Datassette motor is sourced by the above mentioned 12,4VDC. In case that 12VDC signal is already regulated (which is the case of the Power Supply object of the thread) I think that this 6...