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by CanadaPhil
Tue Jan 17, 2017 9:37 pm
Forum: Hardware and Tech
Topic: Anybody getting a "Penultimate Cartridge"?
Replies: 42
Views: 6851

Re: Anybody getting a "Penultimate Cartridge"?

Hi again, OK, I get the idea of the fee for creating the alternate new eprom image... and I would take one or two of these... but I would not want to buy in quantity as I am not looking to be any kind of reseller. What I am getting at is maybe taking this discussion over to the other topic and gauge...
by CanadaPhil
Tue Jan 17, 2017 8:53 pm
Forum: Hardware and Tech
Topic: Anybody getting a "Penultimate Cartridge"?
Replies: 42
Views: 6851

Re: Anybody getting a "Penultimate Cartridge"?

My idea for my next one would be a custom version that would act as a "Companion Piece" to to my hopefully soon to arrive VIC: A Visual History Book! :D You basically have all of the original Commodore carts featured in this book with the exception of the following: Super Alien Menagerie ...
by CanadaPhil
Tue Jan 17, 2017 7:35 pm
Forum: Hardware and Tech
Topic: Anybody getting a "Penultimate Cartridge"?
Replies: 42
Views: 6851

Re: Anybody getting a "Penultimate Cartridge"?

I do sell customized Behr-Bonz if the 127 built-in software aren't enough. Thats great! I will wait to play around with the first one I ordered from you just around New Year. Hopefully it arrives soon. But.... My idea for my next one would be a custom version that would act as a "Companion Pie...
by CanadaPhil
Tue Jan 17, 2017 7:09 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: VIC 20 serial numbering
Replies: 58
Views: 41054

Re: VIC 20 serial numbering

V003691 seems to have the later 5 pin DIN power supply - perhaps the main board was swapped with a cost-reduced one. Standing by for pics of the inside! It appears to be the correct early adapter based on the overall appearance. I think what you see is in fact the DIN connector of the RF TV-out box...
by CanadaPhil
Tue Jan 17, 2017 6:12 am
Forum: Collecting and History
Topic: Dumps of all the programs in the last Commodore 6 Pack (VT 109)
Replies: 25
Views: 5327

Re: Dumps of all the programs in the last Commodore 6 Pack (VT 109)

Commodore international companies sold additional software, often programmed by local developers. I chose Commodore USA "official" 6 packs as a bonus content; tracking every software on tape sold by Commodore Canada, UK, Germany (just to name a few that I'm sure had some local software) w...
by CanadaPhil
Mon Jan 16, 2017 7:23 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: VIC 20 serial numbering
Replies: 58
Views: 41054

Re: VIC 20 serial numbering

Hi guys, I bought a VIC-20 from an older gentleman to practice coding and learn something new. The serial number is V003691 and from what I've read it of the old style keyboard? ! Holy Cow!... I have Serial # V003645 !! They must have been made on the same shift!? :) It is marked Made in USA, Has t...
by CanadaPhil
Wed Jan 04, 2017 9:55 am
Forum: Collecting and History
Topic: VIC 20 book on Kickstarter
Replies: 130
Views: 31189

Re: VIC 20 book on Kickstarter

Hi Giacomo, Your clearly worked very hard on this so the appreciation is well deserved! Next year, once you are rested up, you can begin Vol. 2... with a slipcase to house both books!... hahaha ;) Seriously though, if you ever have the urge to tackle a new project for another neglected Commodore may...
by CanadaPhil
Tue Jan 03, 2017 2:52 pm
Forum: Collecting and History
Topic: VIC 20 book on Kickstarter
Replies: 130
Views: 31189

Re: VIC 20 book on Kickstarter

ral-clan wrote:I didn't get my link yet. Was that link going to all backers?
Some reported getting their link yesterday. I received mine the middle of today.

So, I would say that they are not going out as a blanket blast but are being sent individually.

Just hang on a little. You will probably get it soon.
by CanadaPhil
Tue Jan 03, 2017 12:40 pm
Forum: Collecting and History
Topic: VIC 20 book on Kickstarter
Replies: 130
Views: 31189

Re: VIC 20 book on Kickstarter

Fantastic!! Just received my pdf link as well. The quality of the photographs and the presentation as a whole are top notch! Truly a professional effort! If you were on the fence about this project, I do not think you could ever be disappointed with the end result if you were/are a VIC fan. This was...