Tag: datasette

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StatusProductWhat it doesCompatibilityLinks
Build itChecked Jul 30, 2026LOAD-IT Datasette Azimuth Indicatorby Mills Associates; reverse engineered by e5frog and Retro-Commodore

Adds a hardware azimuth indicator to a Commodore 1530 Datasette so its tape head can be aligned without running a program.

The GPLv3 reverse-engineering files remain available. Shareware Plus described a small reproduction batch at GBP 16, with an optional GBP 6 brass adjustment rod and GBP 5 printed support, but that page was last updated on 2025-01-01 and uses email ordering. Confirm present stock and exactly which parts are included. Installation modifies a Datasette and requires soldering to points that can differ between PCB revisions.

Sources
  • Commodore 64 Exact model
  • Commodore 128 Exact model
AvailableChecked Jul 27, 2026Tapuinoby Tapuino project

Arduino-based SD-card datasette emulator family for Commodore cassette ports, with TAP writing on the Mini variant.

Retro Electronics listed one full-size Tapuino and two Tapuino Mini units in stock on 2026-07-27. An SD card is not included, and the required C16/Plus/4 cassette-port adapter is excluded.

Sources
  • Commodore 64 Exact model
  • Commodore 16 Exact model
  • Commodore VIC-20 Exact model
  • Commodore Plus/4 Exact model
  • Commodore PET series Stated family