Summary

  • The Commodore 64 was one of the most popular computers of the 1980s, but a new DIY project has created a smaller version with modern updates, taking a Lego-like approach to retro computing.
  • A YouTube channel, [10p6], modified a Commodore 64 Mini, making a Commodore 64C version with a working keyboard, a bonus USB hub for flexibility, and a PETSCII keyboard PCB and keycaps, all printed with a resin printer.
  • This miniature Commodore is just one example of the continued interest in retro computers and gaming, often fuelled by the hacker and DIY community, who use these old consoles as a basis for creative new projects.
  • The video of the build process has received almost 500,000 views in just two weeks.

By Lewin Day

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