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  Commodore 64 Tape Pulse Visualizer By BWACK For use with the Azimuth Head Alignment Tape from Interceptor Software and compatible azimuth programs.  Features 60 LEDs displaying real-time short, medium & high length pulses powered by the Arduino Nano v3 micro controller. Here is a recent indepth review -  https://lyonsden.net/c64-tape-pulse-visualizer/ You can find the complete project by BWACK here - https://github.com/bwack/CommodoreTapePulseVisualizer Available from stock. £28 plus postage, to order please email sales@sharewareplus.com Updated May 2026

COMAL 80 Programming cartridge for the Commodore 64 Welcome to the world of COMAL programming! Many feel that COMAL is close to being an ideal programming language for microcomputers, incorporating as it does the best features of both Basic, Logo and Pascal. COMAL for the Commodore 64 gives the user full access to the many special facilities which have made the C64 the most popular microcomputer in its class. Version 2.01 supplied on cartridge with information card with links to resources and complete documentation. Available from stock. £28 plus postage, to order please email sales@sharewareplus.com Updated 1st January 2026  

  Commodore 64 BMC64 Raspberry Pi Interface with GPIO Cable The BMC64 project utilises a Raspberry Pi to emulate a Commodore 64 and interfaces with original Commodore 64 hardware including the keyboard and joysticks. This interface allows you to use your existing breadbin or slimline case, keyboard, and joysticks with the BMC64 software, providing a modernised version of the classic computer. The BMC64 software itself is based on the VICE emulator, offering low latency and high compatibility. Includes BMC64 interface with GPIO cable and rubber feet. Available from stock. £26 plus postage, to order please email sales@sharewareplus.com Updated 1st January 2026

Freespin By Matthias Kramm Freespin generates sound using the floppy drive’s stepper motor and video through the serial bus. With just a Commodore 1541 disk drive, Freespin cable and a standard C64 monitor, you can watch the Freespin demo by Reflex that runs directly from a 1541 disk drive and without a C64. More on the groundbreaking Freespin demo by Reflex on Matthias Kramm's Blog at - https://www.quiss.org/freespin/ You can also find a new review on the Lyonsden blog - https://lyonsden.net/freespin-play-music-video-from-your-1541-drive/ Includes software on floppy disk with custom disk sleeve, Freespin cable & instruction sheet. Available from stock. £15 plus postage, to order please email sales@sharewareplus.com Updated 1st January 2026