Category Archives: Commodore 16 & Plus 4
Commodore 16 & Plus 4 projects
Commodore 16 & Plus 4 8501 to 6510 CPU conversion
C16/+4 8501 to 6510 CPU conversion I have made it possible to convert the unreliable 8501 processor fitted to the Commodore 16 and Plus 4 to the more reliable, cheaper and widely available 6510, as fitted to the Commodore 64. The conversion is very simple for the C16, just plug the small circuit board containing […]
Commodore Plus 4 power connector to C64 version
The Plus 4’s power connector is a square version of the C64’s and is annoying. It’s more convenient to use a Vic 20 or C64 PSU as they are compatible and more readily available. Here’s how to make the necessary modification. First buy a PCB mountable 7 pin DIN connector and cut the two pins […]