Multipurpose Cartridge for the Commodore 64 -- AND A LOT MORE!
Turbo Chameleon 64 is currently being sold as a BETA version, not all
software features are available or bug-free yet (the hardware however is final).
If you don't feel comfortable buying a product that might still have issues, please
wait until the first official stable version is released.
Turbo Chameleon 64 is an extremely user-friendly multipurpose cartridge
that can be used without opening the computer. It is just plugged to the expansion
port of the C64. Everything a C64 user would expect from a multipurpose cartridge
is there -- plus a lot more, as you can see in the
features overview.
The Turbo Chameleon 64 cartridge can also be operated as a stand-alone unit
(since it's basically an FPGA computer like the
C-One or the
Minimig
in a C64 cartridge case), replacing the computer, the floppy drive and
the heavy power supply (or even an Amiga like shown in this
Youtube video).
When used as a stand-alone unit, a USB power adapter
(available separately)
or active USB hub can be used as a power source. Even a USB-enabled computer
(or LCD TV, DVD players, ...) can be used to power this nifty little cartridge.
All this goodness is packed in a bright yellow case with blue buttons!
The Turbo Chameleon 64 cartridge is under constant development. Since it is a re-configurable
platform, hardware updates can be installed by updating the flash of the cartridge.
This does not require expert knowledge, and it doesn't even require opening the
cartridge. All you need is an internet-enabled PC (running Linux or Windows) with
a USB port, this lets you perform the update via a USB connection. The special
breakout-cable required for this connection is included with Turbo Chameleon 64.
Please visit the
Syntiac Pages/Turbo Chameleon
for more detailed in-depth documentation on the Turbo Chameleon 64 cartridge.
There's also a
mailing list for betatesters with first-hand information
right from the horse's mouth (i.e. the developers participate in the list).
Lieferumfang:
upper left corner: mini USB cable (for data transfers, 180cm)
middle bottom: Turbo Chameleon 64 :-)
upper right corner: breakout cable with connectors for USB (power supply, 80cm), keyboard and mouse (both PS/2, 20cm), IEC (DIN, 20cm)
The hardware comes in a nice and stable box (together with a short user manual)
Chameleon 64 is currently being sold as a BETA version, not all
software features are available or bug-free yet (the hardware however is final).
If you don't feel comfortable buying a product that might still have issues, please
wait until the first official stable version is released.
Please note: In stand-alone mode, the power supply should at least have
5V/1000mA. Please do not operate the Chameleon with a weaker power supply!
To add an item to your order, please click the shopping cart icon
on the right hand side of the item's price.
The colour underneath the icon indicates the item's delivery status:
= in stock
(Exchange rates are updated at least once every business day)
= in stock
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