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  Commodore 64/128 BlinkingDiag 4-in-1 Diagnostic Module by Tebl The BlinkenDiag module has been designed to test and diagnose problems with your Commodore 64 & 128, showing the status of the address and data bits with 24 LEDs and the supply voltage on an integrated mini 3-digit LED voltmeter. Supplied Pre-loaded with 4 diagnostic cartridges - Commodore 586220 Diagnostic Cartridge Commodore 781220 Dead Test Cartridge Commodore ST10 Dead Test Cartridge with extended SID test World of Jani Commodore 1541 Diagnostic & Test The BlinkingDiag uses a 28c256, which can be easily erased and programmed with your choice of software (4 slots of 8K) with a suitable programmer (not included), this means you can use it for games, utilities, sound and lots more. The BlinkingDiag uses three press/locking switches, a reset button and 4 jumpers to configure software and LED modes. This is based on a project by Tebl - https://github.com/tebl/C64-BlinkenDiag. If you have any questions just ask. Thi

1MB REU Clone by Digital Audio Concepts A quick and easy way to get a 1Mb REU for your Commodore! Does not include the REC Chip - required to work, Expand your Commodore's memory by 1 MB with this simple, plug in upgrade!. Designed by the team at Digital Audio Concepts, the 1 MB REU Clone works exactly like a Commodore 1764 or 1750 but with a massive 1MB of RAM! You will need a Commodore 8726 REC Chip - grab one from a dead REU, off EBay or simply borrow one from a 1764 or 1750 REU, plug it in the PLCC socket and that's it, could not be simpler! Then insert it into your Commodores Expansion/Cartridge port plus the clever design means you wont even need a heavy duty power supply! You will need a Commodore 8726 REC Chip - its NOT included with this item. Available from stock. £58 plus postage. To order simply email sales@sharewareplus.com If you have any questions just ask. Updated October 2023

NEW - Commodore 64/128 REX 9628 External Kernal & ROM Cartridge PCB Designed by REX the 9628 allows for up to 8 operating systems and is compatible with REX-DOS, Prologic-DOS, Speed-DOS etc., and has two sockets for 2764 to 27256 (operated as 2x8K to 32K) Eproms. Rex 9628 External 8 Kernal & ROM cartridge. £19.95 Plus postage. For more information please email sales@sharewareplus.com Available from stock. Updated July 2023

  The Trio Adapter 9595 from Rex Datentechnik for the Commodore 128 offers the possibility to operate three operating systems in the Commodore 128 and to select them with a switch. Rex 9595 Trio Adapter £9.95 Plus postage. For more information please email sales@sharewareplus.com Available from stock. Updated February 2023

Designed by REX the 9850 CNC Controller Card allows you to control 2 stepper motors via the Commodores User Port. The Rex 9850 is controlled via software to drive two stepper motors , it is suitable for 4 standard motors with a supply voltage up to 24 V. The outputs are secured separately for each motor with a fine-wire fuse against damage. Includes a detailed instruction sheet with all specifications, writing/connection guide and sample programs so you can include them in your own software, in German but easy to follow. Rex 9850 CNC Controller £29.95 Plus postage. For more information please email sales@sharewareplus.com Available from stock. Updated August 2023

This adapter allows you to use a 8565/8562 in place of the 6569/6567. Designed by Jari Tulilahti. £6 plus postage, email sales@sharewareplus.com to order. Available from stock. Updated 28 January 2023

Replacement for SAFT 40LF220R Memoguard Lithium Battery 3V (CR2032 Holder) The original 40LF220R Memoguard 3.0V Lithium Encapsulated Cell, manufactured by SAFT are very hard to source, this is a simple, ready to go solution. It includes the holder & 2032 Lithium 3V battery. Please Note - Legs are approximately 0.9mm wide and 7.5mm long. £8 plus postage, email sales@sharewareplus.com to order. Available from stock. Updated November 2023

  Commodore 64/128 Datel Robot Interface for Quickshot SVI-2000 Robot Arm The Datel Robot Interface allows you to connect your Quickshot SVI-2000 Robot Arm to your Commodore 64 and control its movements with the Robot 2000 software. You can also write your own programs to move the arm, it is very simple to do. Includes Datel Interface & Robot 2000 software for the Commodore 64 (all in German but very easy to follow/use). An alternative English version is available for download online on the csdb.dk website with the id=122345. For a great video on the Quickshot Robot arm and this interface see - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUMy36Ik_C0 Interface & software only. Available from stock £39.95 plus postage. To order email sales@sharewareplus.com Updated January 2023

We have made a batch of simple, plug in and replace low cost PLA replacements. These replace Commodore Part number 906114-01 These are assembled from a project by Daniël Mantione - https://www.freepascal.org/~daniel/c64pla/ The PLA20V8 is not compatible with the C64C short board or the Commodore 128.  Uses genuine GAL20V8Bs and not Chinese remarks. Cost is £10 plus postage, available from stock. Email sales@sharewareplus.com to order. Last updated February 2023

New 2023 build - FM Radio Module For the Commodore 64 & 128 by Timo Voutilainen  We have given the FM Radio a major make over! Where to start, we have taken all the elements and combined them on one PCB which plugs directly into the Commodores user port.  We now use a telescopic antenna, which can be easily plugged in and out as needed. Plus there is a new daughter board connector. You can plug in a RTC DS3231 Module to add date and time stamps, the DS3231 uses a CR2032 battery or LIR2032 (Not included). LIR2032 can be recharged automatically by the DS3231. The DS3231 also has onboard storage and can save all your favourite radio stations. The software has also been updated to include all the latest releases - AudioEX 2.0 FM RADIO v2.6 FMCD64 v1.0 Plus the new all new GEOS App and the Commodore 128 FM RADIO by Particles BBS. Sold with permission from Timo Voutilainen & Particles BBS. Simply plugs in your User Port and you can listen to the radio on your 64 and 128! Works everyw

  Commodore 64 SID Symphony II/ SID CART for MOS 6581 SID Chip 6581 SID Chip is NOT Included - Cartridge PCB as shown. The SID Symphony II can be mapped into any 32-byte slot from $DE00 to $DFE0, and should be work fine alongside most other hardware expansions. Works with all stereo-aware software that can address a SID in the above range. It is possible to add a jumper to the cartridge to pick up other page address signals inside the computer (such as $D7xx in the C128). Each board features an access LED, reset button, and a proper 12v DC-to-DC converter for use with the good old 6581 SID chip. Each board comes preset for $DE00, which can be changed by flipping one or more DIP switches. The audio-in line is grounded by default to reduce background noise, which one can undo by simply cutting a jumper pad. The SID Symphony II is supplied without a SID chip, and is designed to fit into standard Commodore-issue case shells and their clones. Available from stock £34 plus postage. Simply em

MultiMax is the ultimate cartridge for Commodore MAX Machine (also known as Commodore Ultimax) game console.  It contains all 24 software titles ever released by Commodore many with multiple versions, all selectable from a power-on menu. You can also use this cartridge on the Commodore 64 (all variants including SX-64) and the Commodore 128 computers. MultiMax Cartridge Includes the following games - Avenger Max V1, Avenger Max V2, Avenger c64, Billiards V1, Billiards V2, Bowling, Clowns V1, Clowns V2, Gorf, Jupiter Lander V1, Jupiter Lander V2, Kickman Max, Kickman C64, Le Mans, Max Basic, Mini Basic, Mole Attack, Money Wars, Music Composer, Music Machine, Omega Race V2, Omega Race V3, Pinball, Radar Rat Race 2a, Radar Rat Race 2b, Radar Rat Race 2c, Road Race V1, Road Race V2, Sea Wolf, Slalom, Speed/Bingo Math, Super Alien, Visible Solar System, Wizard Of Wor v1, & Wizard Of Wor V2. Use your joystick, or keyboard (Followed by SPACE or RETURN Key) to select the game you would lik

C64 Replacement RF Modulator Design by Matt Barszcz The C64 RF Modulator replacement based on the schematics of similar designs like Zero-X/OMS's Modified Commodore RF Modulator Design and JMP$FCE2's S-Video only design. This board can be used to replace a damaged or defective RF modulator in your C64, to improve the sharpness of your video output, or as a modern solution to replace the composite/luma/chroma output functionality of the original modulator on new motherboards such as the SixtyClone or Bwack’s KU-14194. This design has a few goals that set it apart from the others - • It is a universal solution that fits and is electrically compatible with both the C64 and C64C without having to change components on the board or run jumper wires for power. • It is easy and inexpensive to build with only a single, small PCB and all through-hole components. • It provides high quality S-Video (Y/C) output while maintaining composite video output for compatibility. • It provides adjus

The Commodore 64 FM Radio is based on a RDA5807 soldered onto a PC with all the connectors etc, these have been unavailable for the last three years. Recently we came across across a carrier PCB project online and adapted it to make the FM Radios.  This means our FM Radio modules are back in stock and we have updated all the software as well.   Now updated to include all the latest releases - AudioEX 2.0 FM RADIO v2.6 FMCD64 v1.0 GEOS App and the Commodore 128 FM RADIO by Particles BBS. Sold with permission from Timo Voutilainen & Particles BBS. Simply plugs in your User Port and you can listen to the radio on your 64 & 128! Works everywhere, UK, USA, Australia, Europe, etc, Here is the link to the developers website - https://sites.google.com/site/dividedbit/home/c64-projects/fm-radio-for-c64 Cd Player requires IDE 64, MP3 Player requires MP3 cart - not included.  The FM RADIO Module & Software is only £26 with free worldwide shipping. Our email address is sales@sharewarep