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technology1 month ago•6 min saved

Commodore Tightens Firmware Guardrails for the C64 Ultimate FPGA

Commodore issued a firmware update for the C64 Ultimate FPGA and explained it will not support or allow third-party patches, to protect hardware, warranties, and support costs. The update adds USB mouse support, improves the BASIC editor, and introduces a music-detect mode; Commodore says firmware built for non-official boards could cause issues and will be blocked or restricted, though the company is evaluating paths that balance user freedom with protection and is inviting feedback.

via Time Extension|

#c64-ultimate #commodore #firmware

technology3 years ago•1 min saved

Reviving a Decades-Old Commodore Project with Well-Documented Code and Excel Management.

A decades-old RPG project for the Commodore 64 is being revived by its creator, who has well-documented the project with handwritten notes and printed instructions. The project was inspired by Ultima IV and Telengard, and features line-of-sight mechanics. The creator plans to complete the build by aggregating all of the commented source code and doing quarterly sprints. This project serves as an example of the importance of thoroughly commenting one's code to avoid difficulties when revisiting projects later.

via Hackaday|

#code-documentation #commodore #game-development