Last year, I decided that I was going to build a Commodore 64 from scratch. This is the blog documenting the project.
As for me, I wanted to build a Commodore 64 replica from scratch.
The requirements for this project were:
- Build a C64 to last. I wanted to use as many new components as possible, like transistors, resistors, inductors, capacitors, voltage regulators, connectors, and other parts.
- Make it easier to repair or modify in the future, using ICs sockets everywhere, for example.
- Replace some of the custom MOS chips with reverse-engineered modern alternatives for fun.
- Pimp up the final product, and make it beautiful and collectible.
Nice things. Lovely write-up, great set of pictures and a smattering of reference links.