code · Commodore
MOS paper tape format
Understanding the MOS paper tape format used by the KIM-1 and other 6502 systems. Breaking down the hex format line by line with checksum …
C64 · code
Can you do Advent of Code on 8-Bit Machines?
Attempting the annual Advent of Code challenge on vintage 8-bit computers. Completing about 60% of puzzles on Commodore hardware.
Atari · code
A week of diving a little deeper into my Atari 800XL
A week exploring the Atari 800XL from a Commodore guy’s perspective. Comparing BASIC implementations and discovering the platform’s …
C64 · Commodore
The retro pinout project
Documenting oscilloscope readings from working vintage computer chips to help diagnose faulty machines. A collaborative troubleshooting resource.
C64 · code
Quick Post: Slow text on the Commodore
How to display text character by character with delays in 6502 assembly using Turbo Macro Pro. A quick tip for a 12-year-old learning assembly.
C64 · Commodore
Getting started with Native Commodore 64 Assembly
A beginner’s guide to learning 6502 assembly programming on the Commodore 64, including recommended tools, resources, and development …
C64 · retro
Did you do that on real hardware?
A defense of using modern conveniences like LCD monitors, SD2IEC devices, and flash cartridges with vintage computers, explaining the practical …
C64 · Commodore
Why does there have to be a why?
Reflections on getting back into 8-bit computing after building Ben Eater’s breadboard 6502, and why learning vintage assembly language …