C64 · Commodore
Replacing an RF Modulator on a Commodore 64C
Replacing the RF modulator on a PAL Commodore 64C with an S-Video bypass board to dramatically improve video output quality.
C64 · Commodore
Making and Breaking Ciphers with Python, er, a Commodore- Part 1: The Reverse Cipher
Starting a series on implementing ciphers in Commodore assembly language, beginning with a simple string reversal as the first building block.
C64 · Commodore
Simple, 'unbreakable' encryption with a pencil
Implementing a one-time pad cipher by hand using dice-generated random numbers, inspired by the encryption methods in Cryptonomicon.
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 · Commodore
Friday fun: Games I'm playing in Jan 2021
Reviewing Soul Force and Outrage, two modern Commodore 64 games from Protovision being played on a PAL 64C.
linux · code
Switching to 64 bit Raspbian Linux is a snap
Quick instructions for switching a Raspberry Pi from 32-bit to 64-bit Raspbian Linux for ARM assembly programming.
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 …
Commodore · C64
Merry Christmas
A Christmas greeting featuring a Commodore 64 holiday demo video.
DOS
My DOScember pick for the best DOS Software
My favorite DOS software for DOScember: STSPlus by Dave Ransom, a satellite tracking program that was a fixture on my screen for years.
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 …
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Imapenguin, reborn
The relaunch of imapenguin.com after 20+ years, transitioning from a consulting company site to a tech blog.
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This code you’ve provided is a 6502 assembly language program aimed at solving the 8 Queens problem, which is a classic problem in computer …
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