CCS64, Commodore 64 emulator
In this video I showed how to download for free, install on a Windows 10 PC, configure and use the CCS64, an emulator for Commodore 64, which is installed on a Windows 10 PC. of the […]
Category Archives: Retro Computer, Retro Technology and Vintage Electronics
Retro Computer, Retro Technology and Vintage Electronics
Welcome to the world of ValorosoIT, dedicated to Retro Computers, Retro Technology, and Vintage Electronics.
Embark on an exciting journey as we explore a collection of objects, attempt repairs, restorations, and experiments that celebrate the nostalgia and charm of the past. In the enchanting universe of Retro Technology, old devices become precious relics.
Let's rediscover the magic of Retro Computers! We will relive the golden days of computing and electronics, bringing back to life old computers such as Commodore 64, Amiga, IBM, Olivetti, Amstrad, MSX, Atari, and many more...…
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Here's my collection of computers and vintage electronics.
Join us to celebrate the eternal fascination of Retro Technology, Retro Computers and Vintage Electronics!
By Amedeo Valoroso.
Here is a Christmas tree controlled by the Commodore 64!
Do you know what is the mistake that everyone, absolutely everyone, makes when decorating the Christmas tree? They don't connect it to the Commodore 64! To fill this gap, I carried out this experiment: a Christmas tree controlled by the Commodore 64! Hardware to connect [...]
Commodore 64 remote controlled car
In this experiment, I connected a remote controlled toy car to the Commodore 64 user port. It is a nice experiment, which you can do with your children or grandchildren. Hardware connections To connect the remote controlled car to the user port of the [...]
Commodore MPS 803 printer, cleaning
I recently recovered an old Commodore MPS 803 dot matrix printer, abandoned in the cellar. His condition was not exactly optimal, but, thankfully, it worked. I therefore decided to proceed with a thorough cleaning and lubrication. Commodore MPS printer features […]
Electric heater controlled by the Commodore 64
We are now in winter and it is starting to get cold. What better occasion to make an electric heater controlled by the Commodore 64? Connecting the interface for the electric heater controlled by the Commodore 64 To connect the electric heater to the Commodore 64 I [...]
Easy Script, video writing for Commodore 64
Today I want to show you how to write a letter with Easy Script, in the 80s! In our day, we are used to the simplicity of Microsoft Word, but, 40 years ago, things weren't that intuitive! Easy Script, the alternative to the current Microsoft Word, [...]
Kung Fu Flash update
In this short video, I explain how to update the Kung Fu Flash to the latest version available on GitHub. In fact, by purchasing a Kung Fu Flash, the firmware inside it may not be updated to the latest version available. The procedure described here [...]
Kung Fu Flash for Commodore 64, review
In this video I try the Kung Fu Flash, an interface that connects to the Commodore 64 expansion port and ... can emulate different types of cartridges. The project is by Kim Jorgensen and is open source: on GitHub, you can [...]
Coffee machine controlled by the Commodore 64
Today I want to offer you a coffee ... made by the Commodore 64! Here, in fact, is the coffee machine controlled by the Commodore 64! 35 years after Andrea De Prisco's Commocoffee 64 project, here is another version of the project. There are, […]
How to control the Commodore 64 User Port
I have always found it interesting to consider the computer not only as an independent entity, but also able to control other equipment. It is possible to control the Commodore 64 User Port for this purpose: that is, to integrate the computer with the surrounding environment. I had […]
Commodore 64 and home automation: load control
Here is the second video related to the Commodore 64 and home automation. The topic covered is the control of loads: the function of the home automation system that is used to measure the consumption of the home. I had already shown, in the first video related to home automation, how [...]
Home automation with the Commodore 64
I am very passionate about technology, both modern and vintage. I asked myself: is it possible to control home automation with the Commodore 64? It took some work, but the experiment was successful! First step: connect the Commodore 64 [...]
Commodore 64 WiFi Modem Modification
I recently bought a WiFi modem on eBay and wrote an article on how to set it up and use it. And now, why this article? Is a modification to the Commodore 64 WiFi Modem really necessary? I was reminded [...]
Adjust the Commodore 1541 with Speed Test by Zibri
In this video I explain how to measure and, if necessary, recalibrate the rotation speed of the Commodore 1541 floppy disk drive with Speed Test by Zibri. After so many years, in fact, it is very likely that the disc rotates at a different speed [...]
Commodore 64 Vs modern PC?
Commodore 64 Vs Modern PC? The question is this: how much better are modern computers, compared to the Commodore 64? Let's see it in this video. The answer is not so obvious, also because it is not possible to make completely homogeneous comparisons. [...]
DraCopy: copy, rename and delete a file
In this video I show how to copy a file from micro SD to floppy disc and vice versa, using the Commodore 64 and the DraCopy by Draco software. Below the video, I have described all the steps. Hardware components for the experiment The components [...]
Datel Action Replay 1988, the video of the test
Today I want to talk to you about the Datel Action Replay, the latest technological innovation... from 1988! Datel is an English company, still active, that produces interfaces and accessories to improve the gaming experience. The Datel Action Replay allows you to freeze a game […]
Repair reel recorder Aristona EW5504
Reel to reel recorders have their own innate charm. Therefore, when I saw an Aristona EW5504 reel tape recorder on a classifieds site, I immediately contacted the seller. Aristona (as well as Radiola was), was a brand [...]
SD2IEC floppy emulator for Commodore 64
It seems useful to me to be able to transfer games, programs or utilities from my PC to the Commodore and vice versa. For this I bought an SD2IEC floppy emulator for Commodore 64. I found and bought on eBay an SD2IEC emulator, including microSD […]
SD2IEC: l’emulatore disk drive per Commodore 16
I bought an SD2IEC disk drive emulator, which I use for both the Commodore 16 and other Commodores I own. With the emulator, I also purchased a microSD containing over 3GB of programs, video games and utilities. I described how it works [...]
SD card emulator for Commodore VIC-20
With my unexpanded Commodore VIC-20, loading games with the datassette is not a very difficult task. The files are small in size, so the loading time is still acceptable. However, it seems useful to me to be able to transfer games, [...]
Commodore 64 WiFi Modem, Review
I recently bought a Commodore 64 WiFi modem in kit form on eBay. The price was attractive. The kit consists of a few components: using the appropriate equipment, assembly took a few minutes. Unfortunately, the modem I bought does not [...]
Commodore 64 memory repair
This article on Commodore 64 memory repair is part of a much larger restoration. In fact, I found an old Commodore 64 retrocomputer on Facebook Marketplace for a few euros, but it had several flaws. First of all, they were all missing [...]
Commodore 16 repair
Here's another retrocomputer article: Commodore 16 repair. Sifting through Facebook Marketplace, I was struck by this listing for a used, non-working Commodore 16. The price was good, precisely because the computer had problems. TO […]
Commodore VIC-20 restoration
Why did I buy a Commodore VIC-20? I started programming as a child with the Commodore 64 that we had in the family, which was later replaced with the more modern and performing (for the time) Commodore 128. Recently the [...]
Recapping Sanyo MR-909 tape recorder
While consulting a classifieds site for the sale of used items, I recently came across an old Sanyo MR-909 tape recorder. The post was clear, the reel recorder was not working, but I still decided to buy it with [...]
Sanyo MR-909 reel recorder restoration
While consulting a used item listing site, I recently came across an old audio reel tape recorder, a Sanyo MR-909 tape recorder. The post was clear, the reel recorder was not working, but I still decided [...]