The c128 was a significantly expanded successor to the c64 and unlike the earlier commodore plus4, nearly full compatibility with the c64 was retained, in both hardware and software. I try to update this regularly but sometimes take an extended break. C64 basic 90122601, c64 kernal 90122703, c128 editor, z80 bios and. The first board was used in the flat 128 and in the plasticcased 128d. It is capable of communication at speeds up to 9600 baud. Service manuals, schematics, eproms for electrical technicians. Commodore 128 remastered boards available for preorder.
More about magazines, competitions, music, emulators and events. Commodore 64 restoration and new retrobrite technique. May 19, 2016 the commodore 64 had one of the largest software libraries of its generation, eventually growing to around 10,000 titles. The commodore 128 existed in three different major board versions. Commercial commodore 128 specific software hardware list 1262009 contains 330 software titles. It supports an at command similar to the hayes smart modem. Get the best deals on commodore vintage computer manuals and merchandise and find everything youll need to improve your home office setup at. And also news about the c16, c116, plus4, c64 dtv, cone and the amiga. Introduced in january 1985 at the ces in las vegas, it appeared three years after its predecessor, the bestselling commodore 64. Commodore 128 setup wiring diagram 1987 commodore topics. Commodore claimed that a basic program written for basic 2. General description the all purpose commodore 64 us the complete computer for education, home or small business applications. Accounting c128 bok 128, w prosoft, program in swedish business form shop. Checking out some commodore 128c128 software youtube.
The commodore 128, also known as the c128, c128, c 128, is the last 8bit home computer that was commercially released by commodore business machines cbm. The 128 was released the first quarter of 1985, but then 6 months later the amiga was released. Commodore c128 service manual download, schematics, eeprom. This newer version allows more sophisticated program control, and perhaps more important, allows the basic programmer to use the advanced bitmap, sprite, and music capabilities of the machine. Some seem to believe these schematics are available included with commodore service manuals. Commodore 128 roms, games and isos to download for emulation. Commodore 128 setup wiring diagram 1987commodore topics. Among these materials was a prototype motherboard using an intel 8088 processor, which hints at the possibility the line could have been made ibm compatible if production had continued. Checkbook 128 nuage, 80column check book program using windows accountant, inc. By late 1984 the need for commodore business machines cbm to make a successor to the commodore 64 was mounting. Commodore vintage computer manuals and merchandise for sale. Commodore vintage computer manuals and merchandise for. Introduction commodore business machines life in the 80s days of the thruhole and 12watt resistor made for the masses mos is. Commodore 64 games and software and commodore 128 and 64.
Master list of commodore 128 games and software armchair. List of commodore 128 commercial software remis classic. The commodore 128, also known as the c128, c128, c 128, or occasionally cbm 128, is the last 8bit home computer that was commercially released by. The commodore original had a cartridge sized box as part of the user port, which housed the circuitry for the control ports, but that meant a lot of wires going from. Included in the archive is a pdf of the manual, schematics for a test harness and a full disassembly in turbo assembler format.
In the summer of 1984 commodore decided that they needed a replacement for the amazingly successful c64 more accurately they decided that the ted. After discontinuing the cbmii range, commodore handed its documentation, schematics, and all other information over to cbug, the chicago b128 users group. Retro commodore your place with high quality scans for preservation. View and download commodore c128 service manual online. The commodore original had a cartridge sized box as part of the user port, which housed the circuitry for the control ports, but that meant a lot of wires going from there to the control ports, the user port tests is just a series of loopback connections, all it got from there was power, which can also be got from the control ports, so i just made this as a loopback. They were on eight pages in the commodore 128 programmers reference. My basic reference pages are based on prior experience with c128, c16, c64, plus4, and vic20 all ntsc, testing in vice, and references to official publications such as the commodore 128. Files include repair articles, scanned schematics and other information about cbm 8 bit computers c64 and c128 and their peripherals 1541, 1571, 1581, etc. Introduced in january 1985 at the ces in las vegas, it appeared three years after its predecessor, the bestselling commodore 64 the c128 is a significantly expanded successor to the c64, with nearly full compatibility. The c64net card adds wireless internet to you commodore 64 computer. Commodore 128 the most versatile 8bit computer ever.
Miscellaneous productivity alpha utility c128 80 column pro jem software, some sort of utility bible search sogwap brainstorm 128 brainpower deluxe circuit analysis c128. These are the schematic diagrams of the commodore 128 main board flat c128 and c128d in plastic case. The c128 is a significantly expanded successor to the c64. The real killer for the commodore 128 was commodore.
Commodore searchable parts list commodore computers. The information should be fairly accurate, but being human, some. Commodore c128 power supply schematics service manual. The commodore 128, also known as the c128, c 128, c 128, is the last 8bit home computer that was commercially released by commodore business machines cbm. Commodore amiga 500 netzteil german, thanks to jozsef vamosi. Miscellaneous productivity alpha utility c128 80 column pro jem. Commodore 128 complete restoration and board repair. Commodore 128 the most versatile 8bit computer ever made. Following the absolute failure of the commodore plus4 line, and the commodore amiga struggling in the midst of growing market competition as well as an anemic marketing campaign by commodore the need for a new and more successful line of. They were on eight pages in the commodore 128 programmers reference guide, two pages containing one engineering sheet. View online or download commodore 128d system manual. Wallace for the commodore 128 40 columns is a neat disk menu program that can be combined with c128 autodisk maker to.
You can get that permission from administrator at commodore ca. The brief command manual is in files section, and disks are in zimmers ftp. The commodore 128 personal computer was the last 8bit machine commercially released by commodore business machines cbm. Commodore c128 service manual download, schematics. Commodore schematics schematics for various commodore chips and assemblies.
Commodore 128 has, in its software, remains of commodore lcd, never. Commodore schematics schematics for various commodore chips and assemblies, 26, 32. Commodore made several revisions of their diagnostic cartridge. There are many versions of the various programs, but i only include the latest version i have or versions that have a particular unique feature. Alpha utility c128 80 column pro jem software, some sort of utility bible search sogwap brainstorm 128 brainpower deluxe circuit analysis c128 desk. There is news about the first generation cbmpet the vic20. Supported by quality peripherals and a full range of software, the commodore 64 is perfect for the family. This is a scan of a fax, so unfortunately it isnt a good quality. Note that like all of our content, these items may not be reproduced or reprinted without prior written permission. Tools specific to transferring software between a pc and a commodore 12 5. Build a desktop arcade machine with raspberry pi 3 and retropie. My basic reference pages are based on prior experience with c128, c16, c64, plus4, and vic20 all ntsc, testing in vice, and references to official publications such as the commodore 128 programmers reference guide, the commodore 64 programmers reference guide, the plus4 system guide, the vic20 system guide, and others.
Commercial commodore 128 specific softwarehardware list 1262009 contains 330 software titles. On this web page you can find the latest news about the computer brand commodore. The new machine featured 128 kb of ram, in two 64 kb banks and an 80column rgbi video output driven by the 8563 vdc chip with 16 kb dedicated video ram, as. No other computer can offer such variety of uses and applications at such an affordable price.
Below is the same commodore parts list in three different formats. New listing 11 commodore magazines c64 128, amiga, 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988. Here youll find new and used hardware, software and accessories, games, educational programs, joysticks, power supplies, cables, books, graphics, public domain and shareware programs and and all sorts of other items which you probably thought werent available anymore. Raspberry pibased 1541 disk drive emulator for commodore computers. The c128 cpm source code which was available from commodore back in the day when you bought the complete set of cpm 3 manuals from them contains multiple instances of code. Here youll find new and used hardware, software and accessories, games, educational programs, joysticks, power supplies. Feb 01, 2017 commodore 64 restoration and new retrobrite technique. Super diskdoc precision software, works with c128, c64, plus4 etc super disk librarian 128 free spirit software super disk utilities 128 free spirit software. I know you can still buy the whole supply, as they turn up on ebay from time to time. I am quite surprised how well winvice did with the tests from this cartridge. The user interface of the computer is a fullscreen text editor for a basic interpreter.
Rf modulator partial schematics, drawn by adrian black c64cassetteio. I found one with handwritten notes referring to this ps, but a lot of the components. There was a much smaller selection of software that ran in the native c128 mode. We already covered commodore 128 remastered that fits in commodore 64 case in separate post and now this board is available for preorder for 259.
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