collecting (hopefully) useful information https://c64u.org/dokuwiki/ 2026-04-15T17:23:42+00:00 https://c64u.org/dokuwiki/ https://c64u.org/dokuwiki/_media/wiki:dokuwiki.svg text/html 2026-02-09T20:58:43+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://c64u.org/dokuwiki/background_information?rev=1770670723&do=diff Interesting C64-related background information Video interviews Commodore 64 Chip Designer Interview: Albert Charpentier ---------- Interview with Gideon Zweijtzer creator of the Ultimate 64 ---------- The Commodore 16: Why It Failed ---------- text/html 2026-01-28T21:38:47+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://c64u.org/dokuwiki/bbs_s?rev=1769636327&do=diff Bulletin Board System (BBS) C64C128 The C64U has the capability to host and connect to a . This is an online service that is mostly forgotten and predates the internet. Many bulletin board systems include a message board, real-time IRC-like chat capabilities, online games, and a file repository. text/html 2026-02-02T20:27:47+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://c64u.org/dokuwiki/buying_a_commodore_64u?rev=1770064067&do=diff Buying options Editions There are 3 editions. Basic The 'Basic beige' version with the classic look. This is also the most affordable version. USD$350 Starlight The 'Starlight Edition'. It has a transparent case and PCB with built in LED-lights with software control options for those lights. It is mid priced. USD$400 text/html 2026-02-04T21:42:47+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://c64u.org/dokuwiki/c64_reference_books?rev=1770241367&do=diff Collection of C64 related books An enthousiast has made a newly created re-issue of several Commodore books; I could have simply printed one of the scans of these guides from the internet but where is the fun in that? In truth, I have found all these scans somewhat disappointing – very often indistinct and not always complete. Instead, I did the only sensible option: I re-wrote them from scratch using my copies of the originals as source. I reconstructed every graphic (including front and bac… text/html 2026-02-01T12:38:15+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://c64u.org/dokuwiki/c64_terminology?rev=1769949495&do=diff What are you talking about? Every subgroup has its own terms people in the know expect everyone to know. - Everyone knows that ... right? In the wiki is a function active to show a short explanation for certain terms, like what you get when you write text/html 2026-02-02T20:45:08+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://c64u.org/dokuwiki/community_software_and_services?rev=1770065108&do=diff Community software & services Native C64 applications Native C64 applications that run directly on the Commodore 64. C64UHEX under active development C64UHEX is a native hex editor for the Commodore 64. It provides professional, byte-level inspection and modification of binary data using a true PETSCII interface, respecting the constraints and character semantics of the original platform. text/html 2026-01-07T22:20:17+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://c64u.org/dokuwiki/configuration_file?rev=1767824417&do=diff Creating and using configuration files By means of the C64U Menu many configuration options are available. Like for example to switch the video output from PAL to NTSC. If you wish to run a game that expects specifically PAL or NTSC you can go to the text/html 2026-01-07T20:27:47+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://c64u.org/dokuwiki/demos?rev=1767817667&do=diff Demos Headline text/html 2026-02-16T21:34:25+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://c64u.org/dokuwiki/hardware_faq?rev=1771277665&do=diff Hardware FAQ Gamepad, Joystick and Mouse Links to where to buy are for your convenience and list not every place where they are sold nor is that the intention. Gamepad What gamepads work? Natively * Turbo 2000 Super Wireless Gamepad V2 * <https://amigastore.eu/932-turbo-2000-super-wireless-gamepad.html> text/html 2026-02-01T20:45:02+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://c64u.org/dokuwiki/hardware_for_c64u?rev=1769978702&do=diff Hardware for C64 See also Hardware FAQ General C64 store * <https://www.commodore.net/category/all-products> * <https://www.retro8bitshop.com/shop/> * <https://retrorewind.ca/commodore-64-hardware> Gamepads and Joysticks with DB9 connector compatible with C64 * <https://retrogameboyz.com/collections/control-pads> * <https://retroradionics.com/ArcadeR-9-pin-ATARI-standard-Joystick-With-new-extra-soft-and-durable-cable-p168982750> * <https://atari.com/collections/hardware> - Look… text/html 2026-01-29T09:17:13+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://c64u.org/dokuwiki/hardware_modifications_for_c64u?rev=1769678233&do=diff Hardware mods C64U owners who change their device to change it and expand or modify its functions on the hardware level Extra function buttons Several people have added buttons to there C64U. They add (typically) a dedicated button for Menu, Freeze text/html 2026-01-17T21:55:56+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://c64u.org/dokuwiki/homebrew_software?rev=1768686956&do=diff Random small project programs People use the C64 for their own programming projects, be they modest (or not). This page is not to list every little program. So what makes these special? - It is that the creator posted about their project in a relevant text/html 2026-02-02T22:19:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://c64u.org/dokuwiki/keyboard_control?rev=1770070768&do=diff Essential keyboard shortcuts Note: C= means the keyboard key with the Commodore logo on it. Menu shortcuts * Go to 'the menu' * Key: C= + restore While you are in the menu * Navigate with the WASD-keys * Key: W, A, S, D * Go to 'advanced settings text/html 2026-02-09T21:55:02+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://c64u.org/dokuwiki/programming?rev=1770674102&do=diff Programming related resources Programming languages Vison BASIC Vision BASIC is a high‑performance BASIC compiler for the Commodore 64 that also functions as an integrated assembler, letting you mix BASIC and machine‑language instructions directly in the source. It adds extensive graphics, sound, and sprite commands, supports user‑defined subroutines, and runs without expanded memory after compilation, though it requires at least 256 KB of text/html 2026-01-28T21:37:43+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://c64u.org/dokuwiki/sidebar?rev=1769636263&do=diff Fundamentals * What is this about (C64U??) * [C64U User Guide] * Unboxing & first impression videos * Technical specifications * Keyboard control * Buying a Commodore 64U Legacy pages * Useful links to start * Collection of C64U video reviews up to the 4th of January Hardware * Hardware FAQ * Hardware for C64U * Hardware modifications for C64U Software * Software FAQ * Software * Homebrew software * ★ Community software and services * Software modificat… text/html 2026-02-10T21:59:35+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://c64u.org/dokuwiki/software_faq?rev=1770760775&do=diff Software FAQ Files questions How to copy everything from a Memory Stick to the internal Micro SD storage card? Note: the SD card need to be already installed. * Turn on the C64U and switch to main Ultimate Menu by pressing the dual switch button. (or text/html 2026-02-01T11:19:13+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://c64u.org/dokuwiki/software_modifications_for_c64u?rev=1769944753&do=diff Changing the look & feel or functionality with software CommoServe hack to include 'assembly64' The C64U comes with a function to online search and install software labeled as 'CommoServe'. This is actually a subset of a larger databae known as 'Assembly64'. text/html 2026-01-31T22:07:44+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://c64u.org/dokuwiki/software?rev=1769897264&do=diff Software for C64 See also Random small project programs Games You have the starter kit with the 'Very Second' included with the C64U and the built-in online CommoServe service. - CommoServe contains mostly classic games but also new and fairly new games. * Publisher of new text/html 2026-02-02T20:42:13+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://c64u.org/dokuwiki/start?rev=1770064933&do=diff On mobile? Click 'Sidebar' just above here to fold it open Welcome We are building a resource here with information relevant for the Commodore 64 Ultimate (C64U). A new version of the iconic home computer of the 1980's. As the C64U is nearly identical to a classic text/html 2026-02-11T20:53:33+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://c64u.org/dokuwiki/technical_specifications?rev=1770843213&do=diff Tech specs The Commodore 64 Ultimate has two type of specifications, the real hardware specifications and the programmed specifications. The 'Commodore 64' part is powered by [FPGA hardware]. Fundamentally, an FPGA‑based Commodore 64 is a hardware recreation of the original computer. text/html 2026-02-18T20:11:32+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://c64u.org/dokuwiki/troubleshooting?rev=1771445492&do=diff Finding the right settings When setting up Wi-Fi how do you pick authentication method? When setting up Wi-Fi how do you pick authentication method? The arrow keys don’t do anything. * Solution: the issue is the default color scheme doesn't allow you to see which choice you've selected. If you change default color scheme to text/html 2026-01-30T22:54:59+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://c64u.org/dokuwiki/walter?rev=1769813699&do=diff User Walter Hi World, I am Walter, currently the admin of this website. Like so many I have found memories of my childhood C64. I am waiting for the delivery of my Beige C64U. In the mean time I thought this project could be interesting. And as I love DokuWiki, that was also an incentive. text/html 2026-01-17T17:21:10+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://c64u.org/dokuwiki/what_is_this_about?rev=1768670470&do=diff What is the Commodore 64 Ultimate? [Commodore 64 Ultimate basic version] In 1982 Commodore introduced the computer Commodore 64. It was in production until 1994 was very successful in sales and enthusiasm for it by it's users. Many millions of units where sold. The Commodore 64 still has a fairly large group of people interested in this now technologically antiquated computer. Hobbyists have developed new software and hardware to extend the capabilities of original devices, as well as to rep…