You should do a crash course intro to the C128d... for Vic-20 and C54 owners.. namely, how to get into the different modes on reset/reboot... what commands the C128D has that are new... like the GO64, how to get into the monitor and sprite editor, how to draw cicles and liens and graphics mode, etc. Dload, DIR, etc. Those i wouldn't know but would be the firs things I'd be hunting to find.. what "more" do I need to know to operate a C128 beyond knowing everything about the C64...
Thank you for the feedback! For that I warmly recommend the channel of ua-cam.com/users/NybblesandBytes which goes much more into detail than I could ever dream of!
@@LeadingMotive Thanks, I'll check it out. I have a barn full of 8 bits and PC's and Macs, and the 128D is the only one that tempts me to hook it back up.. event though it would ultimately be pointless. I actuallyused a friends C128 back in the day to connect into tje VAX11/780 on campus from downtown Chicago in the top of s skyscraper... Wish I had h ad one instead of the Vic and then 64... but then hey, I jumped straight from those to a Macintosh SE... so... nirvana ua-cam.com/video/7ALWFxEc5r8/v-deo.html
Good video. I still have my original C128D CR and it has worked fine. One question - they have the PSU built in whereas the C64 had the PSU external, and swapping out the PSUs on the C64s is all the rage these days after 30 years of wear and tear. Any idea how good / long the internal PSUs on C128DCR last? Were they better built than the C64 ones?
Really good question, to be honest I've never thought about it. The CR is much newer luckily and heat development is minimal so that's one plus. I'll have to investigate.
You can run it as long as no two devices use the same device number. So you have to change the C128's drive ID e.g. to 9 using BASIC commands before plugging in the SD2IEC. You could also change the SD2IEC Device ID permanently, that should be possible (quick Googling): www.lemon64.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=58812
@@LeadingMotive Thanks for that. Sorry for the noob questions, but I don’t understand how you can plug in a cartridge after entering a BASIC command (with the computer still on). Isn’t this bad for the computer? If I enter the command, then turn the machine off to plug in the cartridge, won’t the changes be lost?
@@OldAussieAds You are right about cartridges! My SD2IEC is not a cartridge, maybe you have another version than mine? Mine plugs into the serial connector like a Disk drive, and those can be plugged in whenever.
You can check on eBay: www.ebay.de/itm/CAVO-SCART-RGB-40-80-COLONNE-A-16-COLORI-PER-COMMODORE-128-C128/312110794026?hash=item48ab40c52a:g:e0UAAOSwi4lafNG3 or, if you prefer direct contact, I can provide you with the seller's e-mail.
Quite interesting, especially that 2-to-1 monitor switch/cable, where can I buy one of those? EDIT: Oh nevermind, I see you've already answered that Q. EDIT2: that one seems to be unavailable, but there's another seller with a similar cable... 3.0m(10ft) version: www.ebay.com/itm/Commodore-C128-C128D-Kabel-an-SCART-40-80-Zeichen-3-0-Meter/262332198519?hash=item3d1437ae77:g:0UQAAOSwYmZXFkSL:rk:5:pf:0 5.0m (15ft) version: www.ebay.com/itm/Commodore-C128-C128D-Kabel-an-SCART-40-80-Zeichen-5-0-Meter/361509837158?hash=item542baa5966:g:CRQAAOSwlfxXFkTG:rk:8:pf:0
It may look flimsy, but I have seen the same type used on electric guitars, where - as one would imagine - they are prone to heavy (ab)use. I wouldn't worry about that. I am, however, surprised that it was possible to fit the switch inside the housing of the 9-pin connector.
@@BertGrink The switch is actually located in its own box, not directly on the connector (1:38). Touching the switch ever so slightly causes disturbances in the picture.
Ooohhh you're talking about the cable you show in the video? I thought you were referring to the ones I linked to. My apologies. Yes, I agree THAT switch is probably too flimsy for the purpose.
It is nice video! I warmly encourage you to do more on the 128DCR. Perhaps problem diagnosis, general usability. Good clear speech. :)
Thank you, that's a good tip. I've already collected my share of troubleshooting. :)
If this video was useful, or you have any questions, please leave a comment!
You should do a crash course intro to the C128d... for Vic-20 and C54 owners.. namely, how to get into the different modes on reset/reboot... what commands the C128D has that are new... like the GO64, how to get into the monitor and sprite editor, how to draw cicles and liens and graphics mode, etc. Dload, DIR, etc. Those i wouldn't know but would be the firs things I'd be hunting to find.. what "more" do I need to know to operate a C128 beyond knowing everything about the C64...
Thank you for the feedback! For that I warmly recommend the channel of ua-cam.com/users/NybblesandBytes which goes much more into detail than I could ever dream of!
@@LeadingMotive Thanks, I'll check it out. I have a barn full of 8 bits and PC's and Macs, and the 128D is the only one that tempts me to hook it back up.. event though it would ultimately be pointless.
I actuallyused a friends C128 back in the day to connect into tje VAX11/780 on campus from downtown Chicago in the top of s skyscraper...
Wish I had h ad one instead of the Vic and then 64... but then hey, I jumped straight from those to a Macintosh SE... so... nirvana
ua-cam.com/video/7ALWFxEc5r8/v-deo.html
Good video. I still have my original C128D CR and it has worked fine. One question - they have the PSU built in whereas the C64 had the PSU external, and swapping out the PSUs on the C64s is all the rage these days after 30 years of wear and tear. Any idea how good / long the internal PSUs on C128DCR last? Were they better built than the C64 ones?
Really good question, to be honest I've never thought about it. The CR is much newer luckily and heat development is minimal so that's one plus. I'll have to investigate.
The psu in the 128 and amigas are good. It the c64 ones that are the problems
Can I run the SD2IEC on my unmodified C128D-CR? Will there be a problem with the internal drive already being drive 8?
You can run it as long as no two devices use the same device number. So you have to change the C128's drive ID e.g. to 9 using BASIC commands before plugging in the SD2IEC. You could also change the SD2IEC Device ID permanently, that should be possible (quick Googling): www.lemon64.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=58812
@@LeadingMotive Thanks for that. Sorry for the noob questions, but I don’t understand how you can plug in a cartridge after entering a BASIC command (with the computer still on). Isn’t this bad for the computer? If I enter the command, then turn the machine off to plug in the cartridge, won’t the changes be lost?
@@OldAussieAds You are right about cartridges! My SD2IEC is not a cartridge, maybe you have another version than mine? Mine plugs into the serial connector like a Disk drive, and those can be plugged in whenever.
@@LeadingMotive Ahh that makes sense. I don’t have one yet but I’m looking to buy.
Where did you get that adapter 40/80?
You can check on eBay: www.ebay.de/itm/CAVO-SCART-RGB-40-80-COLONNE-A-16-COLORI-PER-COMMODORE-128-C128/312110794026?hash=item48ab40c52a:g:e0UAAOSwi4lafNG3 or, if you prefer direct contact, I can provide you with the seller's e-mail.
Thanks. what kind of display you use?
Josip Basic It's an old Philips 41" LCD TV. Back then their models still had plenty of SCART inputs.
"Coast" reduced! 😁
It's because I played too much Out Run!
Quite interesting, especially that 2-to-1 monitor switch/cable, where can I buy one of those?
EDIT: Oh nevermind, I see you've already answered that Q.
EDIT2: that one seems to be unavailable, but there's another seller with a similar cable...
3.0m(10ft) version: www.ebay.com/itm/Commodore-C128-C128D-Kabel-an-SCART-40-80-Zeichen-3-0-Meter/262332198519?hash=item3d1437ae77:g:0UQAAOSwYmZXFkSL:rk:5:pf:0
5.0m (15ft) version: www.ebay.com/itm/Commodore-C128-C128D-Kabel-an-SCART-40-80-Zeichen-5-0-Meter/361509837158?hash=item542baa5966:g:CRQAAOSwlfxXFkTG:rk:8:pf:0
The only downside is that the switch is a bit flimsy. I'm wondering whether to replace it with a more sturdy one.
It may look flimsy, but I have seen the same type used on electric guitars, where - as one would imagine - they are prone to heavy (ab)use. I wouldn't worry about that.
I am, however, surprised that it was possible to fit the switch inside the housing of the 9-pin connector.
@@BertGrink The switch is actually located in its own box, not directly on the connector (1:38). Touching the switch ever so slightly causes disturbances in the picture.
Ooohhh you're talking about the cable you show in the video? I thought you were referring to the ones I linked to. My apologies.
Yes, I agree THAT switch is probably too flimsy for the purpose.
@@BertGrink I see, of course, sorry for the misunderstanding :-)