BMC64 PCB System

A Raspberry Pi 3B+-based bare-metal Commodore emulator packaged in an original C64-style case with the BMC64 PCB.

Also called: BMC64 PCB

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Build itChecked Jul 27, 2026	BMC64 PCBby Andy Minchin compatible system raspberry pi rp2040 emulator replacement board usb c hdmi diy	Packages a Raspberry Pi 3B+ and RP2040 keyboard interface into an original C64 or C64C case as a low-latency BMC64 system. For this compatible system (exact system): This is the compatible system itself, not an add-on for an original C64 motherboard. The current boards fit breadbin and C64C cases without case modification and support original C64 keyboards. Mechboard64 support requires v4.0 and may need the documented optional buck-boost module for stable backlighting. Current shortboard and longboard v4.0 files and an easier-to-assemble v4.0.1A variant were available on 2026-07-27. No assembled seller was verified. A complete build needs both PCBs, components, assembly, a Raspberry Pi 3B+, Waveshare RP2040-Zero, microSD card, original C64 or Mechboard64 keyboard, suitable case, and power. BMC64 itself is not compatible with Raspberry Pi 4B or 5. Sources BMC64 PCB repository BMC64 emulator repository	BMC64 PCB project and build files BMC64 emulator
AvailableChecked Jul 30, 2026	MechBoard64by MtnBuffalo and AmericanRetro.shop keyboard mechanical keyboard replacement keyboard shift lock backlight diy	Replaces a Commodore 64 keyboard with a modern Gateron-switch mechanical assembly in breadbin or C64C cases. For this compatible system (exact system): BMC64 PCB version 4.0 explicitly supports MechBoard64. Backlighting may require the optional documented buck-boost module for stable power; confirm the exact BMC64 board revision before connecting it. AmericanRetro.shop offered assembled and kit versions, and its Tindie assembled listing showed two revision 1.07 units at USD 194.99 on 2026-07-30. MtnBuffalo also publishes revision 1.07 fabrication, bracket, firmware, bill-of-materials, and assembly files. The physical product and MechBoard64 brand require separate permission for commercial manufacture even though the published design files permit personal building and modification. Sources MtnBuffalo MechBoard64 project page AmericanRetro.shop MechBoard64 page AmericanRetro.shop Tindie listing PCBWay MechBoard64 shared project BMC64 PCB repository	MechBoard64 project and build files Buy an assembled MechBoard64 AmericanRetro.shop MechBoard64 versions Order the standard PCB from PCBWay

Build itChecked Jul 27, 2026

BMC64 PCBby Andy Minchin

Packages a Raspberry Pi 3B+ and RP2040 keyboard interface into an original C64 or C64C case as a low-latency BMC64 system.

For this compatible system (exact system): This is the compatible system itself, not an add-on for an original C64 motherboard. The current boards fit breadbin and C64C cases without case modification and support original C64 keyboards. Mechboard64 support requires v4.0 and may need the documented optional buck-boost module for stable backlighting.

Current shortboard and longboard v4.0 files and an easier-to-assemble v4.0.1A variant were available on 2026-07-27. No assembled seller was verified. A complete build needs both PCBs, components, assembly, a Raspberry Pi 3B+, Waveshare RP2040-Zero, microSD card, original C64 or Mechboard64 keyboard, suitable case, and power. BMC64 itself is not compatible with Raspberry Pi 4B or 5.

Sources

BMC64 PCB project and build files BMC64 emulator

AvailableChecked Jul 30, 2026

MechBoard64by MtnBuffalo and AmericanRetro.shop

Replaces a Commodore 64 keyboard with a modern Gateron-switch mechanical assembly in breadbin or C64C cases.

For this compatible system (exact system): BMC64 PCB version 4.0 explicitly supports MechBoard64. Backlighting may require the optional documented buck-boost module for stable power; confirm the exact BMC64 board revision before connecting it.

AmericanRetro.shop offered assembled and kit versions, and its Tindie assembled listing showed two revision 1.07 units at USD 194.99 on 2026-07-30. MtnBuffalo also publishes revision 1.07 fabrication, bracket, firmware, bill-of-materials, and assembly files. The physical product and MechBoard64 brand require separate permission for commercial manufacture even though the published design files permit personal building and modification.

Sources

MechBoard64 project and build files Buy an assembled MechBoard64 AmericanRetro.shop MechBoard64 versions Order the standard PCB from PCBWay