Tag: rom emulation

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StatusProductWhat it doesCompatibilityLinks
Build itChecked Jul 27, 2026Sidekick64by Frenetic
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Uses a Raspberry Pi cartridge to emulate memory, sound, cartridges, ROMs, and file-loading functions across several Commodore 8-bit systems.

The open project publishes Gerbers, BOMs, software, and case files for full-size and Zero boards. Retro-Updates' assembled Sidekick64 Zero was out of stock on 2026-07-27 and excludes the Raspberry Pi Zero 2. The maker calls the project a personal playground and warns that unsupported images, timing glitches, and unsafe cartridge combinations remain possible.

Sources
  • Commodore 64 Exact model
  • Commodore 128 Exact model
  • Commodore 16 Exact model
  • Commodore Plus/4 Exact model
  • Commodore VIC-20 Exact model
Sidekick64 project, builds, and documentationSidekick64 Zero assembled listing
AvailableChecked Jul 27, 2026TeensyROM+by Travis' Sensorium
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Combines ROM and program loading, MIDI, Ethernet, NFC launching, remote control, a real-time clock, and REU functions in a Teensy 4.1 cartridge.

The maker's Lectronz store showed six fully assembled revision 0.4 units at USD 64.00 on 2026-07-27. The programmed Teensy 4.1 and case are included. A CR1225 battery is included only with United States shipments, and an SD card or USB drive is needed for content beyond the built-in files.

Sources
  • Commodore 64 Exact model
  • Commodore SX-64 Exact model
  • Commodore 128 Exact model
  • Commodore 64 Ultimate Exact model
Buy TeensyROM+ from the designerTeensyROM project and documentation