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I just picked up my first C64 last weekend at the midwest vintage computer festival. It needs a little work because it's one of the revisions with the weak video output, but otherwise it's in great condition.

I can't wait to start playing around. Seems like a great sandbox to finally get comfortable with assembly. I think I'll try diagnosing the issue this weekend if I can muster up the energy.

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If the transformer is heavy, make sure to replace it soon, it can fry the C64.

As in the transformer brick in the power cable? I picked up a NuBrick while I was there, so I should be okay.

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Measure the voltages on the connector. There's a pinout diagram further down on this page:

https://retrogamestart.com/answers/replace-c64-power-supply-...

I've seen a bad power supply kill one of the two CIAs, the color ram & damage the SID on a C64C

Hey I was there, too. For those in the area this is an event you cannot miss and this year it was packed. I went there with my 15 year-old, he spends a ton of time on Xbox so it was great to see him enjoy playing with a PET, Sinclair Spectrum and the C64.

So it’s not all old timers who love these old machines, the new generation can enjoy them, too. Given that it’s a mystery why some company just build and sell a C64 / Amiga/ Sinclair clone for a reasonable price. Next batch of YC anyone?

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