[vcf-midatlantic] Copying Commodore 64 Cartridges

[Chris Fala]

Jeff,

I would buy what you found on eBay. Cartridges seldom go bad since they are
just a ROM chip. Of course there are exceptions, but it isn't a huge risk
to purchase a used cartridge.

Duplicating them is another story. Certainly possible, but somewhat
involved. We can talk more in person about it.

Chris



On Thu, Dec 7, 2023 at 11:58 PM Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic <
vcf-midatlantic at lists.vcfed.org> wrote:

> Does anyone have experience copying Commodore 64 cartridges?
> I'd like to make copies of a cartridge called "Music Machine". I see some
> on eBay, but they are untested. I'd rather not buy something that might not
> work.
> I need it for VCF when we do the NJ Maker's Day at InfoAge. We found it
> easier and faster to just pop in a cartridge for children and adults to try
> out music.
> We use cartridges because they are faster and easier to switch between
> programs such as paint, music, and programming.
>
> In any case, if you have the ability to copy them, I would love to talk to
> you about it. We have one cartridge that works.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Jeff Brace
> VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President
> Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner
> VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager
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> jeffrey at vcfed.org
>