Closed Enable the cassette port on your SX64!

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This modification enable a cassette port on your SX64 as a common Commodore 64!

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The hardware modification consist in a socket-adapter for the CPU where is placed the hardware of cassette port that is missing into a SX64 but is present into a common C64.
A flat cable start from the adapter and is splitted in 3 branches: 2 single wires (to be connected inside SX: 12V source and the /SRQin serial bus) and the branch wich end with the cassette port connector (mini din 7p for Datassette 1531).
The more common "Datasette 1530" connector wasn't used because it allows accidental short circuit between its pins.

The software modification consist in replacing the original SX kernel with a kernal of a common C64, or replacing it with a modified C64 kernel that appears at boot time as an SX64.
https://www.amibay.com/showthread.php?88631-ROM-2364-substitute-EPROM-27HC641



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This mod will be assembled on request, also on sale elsewhere.

24€ + shipment for HW mod (without new kernal ROM)
29€ + shipment for HW mod + new kernal ROM
via Paypal for friend
 
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I am ready to try this mod.

I am Interested in (1) HW mod + new kernal ROM.

I will PM you for more product info and a shipping quote.
 
Item arrived the other day.

Just installed and tested.

Absolute Wonderful Mod!!

So easy to install or reverse if needed.

1531 looks awesome with the SX-64.

Positive Feedback left.

Thank You
 
Thanks MC1173
I hate making hole on shells, desoldering original chips, ecc....
I always try to preserve the nature of the machine, also aesthetically.
A good modify can be removed without leaving a footprint...
 
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