Tag: tape emulation

Adds SD-card PRG and TAP loading, a fast loader, Wi-Fi file transfer, and cross-development tools through the cassette port of several Commodore 8-bit families.

The maker states that Cassiopei v2.0 is not available. The hardware is described as functionally complete, while firmware, software, manuals, and downloadable updates remain published.

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.

Cassette-port interfaces that load tape audio from a phone, tablet, or other player into supported Commodore computers.

AMI64 exposed an active Add to Cart listing on 2026-07-27. The page documents audio playback into the computer but does not claim that this interface can record or save tape output.

Replaces a Commodore 64 motherboard with an FPGA-based board offering modern video, storage, networking, and emulated peripheral functions.

The official store still listed the Ultimate64 Elite-II out of stock on 2026-07-27. Its home page says the black short-board run is sold out and Commodore has taken over sales of its version of the board. Check both current vendors rather than assuming another 1541 Ultimate batch.

Adds USB-backed disk-image storage, drive emulation, networking, and other emulated peripherals to Commodore 64 and 128 systems.

The official store showed several Ultimate-II+L color variants in stock on 2026-07-15, with some colors on back order. On 2026-07-27 its home page said new orders include the Wi-Fi module, but it also retained an outdated February 2026 restock notice; verify the selected variant before ordering.