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XVI: Building a vi-Style Editor for Commander X16 in Prog8
#CommanderX16 #Prog8 #XVIEditor #MOS6502 #RetroComputing #HomebrewDev #Commodore64 #Commodore128 #PET #OtterX
https://theoasisbbs.com/xvi-building-a-vi-style-editor-for-commander-x16-in-prog8/?fsp_sid=89

OtterX Cartridge Prototype Design Revealed
#OtterX #RetroHardware #Prototype #CommanderX16
https://theoasisbbs.com/otterx-cartridge-prototype-design-revealed/?feed_id=5385&_unique_id=68c964858f56c

Build the OtterX DIY Commander X16: A Modern Take on Retro Computing
#OtterX #CommanderX16 #RetroComputing #8BitDIY #DIYRetroPC #VeraX #FPGA #6502 #KenMakesStuff
https://theoasisbbs.com/build-the-otterx-diy-commander-x16-a-modern-take-on-retro-computing/

The OtterX is up and running. In case you’re wondering what this is, it’s a Commander X16 computer in a Mini-ITX form factor.
#otterx #commanderx16 #retrocomputing #8bitcomputer

Hmmm. I'm considering building a riser for the #OtterX to make the expansion slot usable in this ITX case.
Two problems though:
1. Is there ANY standard regarding riser cards for these compact cases?
2. Is there any available #CommanderX16 expansion card around? Whatever is on texelec is out of stock, beside, I wonder if there is anything open hardware for this machine...

I could tackle 1 by making a "flexible" riser, with two hard PCBs connected by flat cables. As for 2... Makes me wonder if this is worth the effort at all.

Photo of the backside of the case where the OtterX is installed. A bracket hole can be seen on top, horizontally oriented.

Finally encased the #OtterX, a #CommanderX16 clone.
I took the time to upgrade both this and the original X16 to R48.

I'll plug the PSU hole once I get the covers from JLCPCB.

OtterX inside an ITX case. PSU missing.
Photo from above.

Received (and built) my prototype RAM expansion for the #OtterX, to bring it on par with the #CommanderX16.
It works!

Closeup on the OtterX RAM expansion board, the PCB is purple, it has 3 512K RAM ICs and a 74AC139

The RAM expansion installed on the OtterX

RAM test showing no errors for all 0x100 banks

Today's build, the #otterx ! Spot the very stupid mistake I did that prevented the board from booting :) (no, it's not that the Vera module is missing)

OtterX board fully assembled, seen from above, resting on my desk, with the side rails for wave soldering still installed.

The #OtterX looks pretty cool! #CommanderX16 #Commodore64

Joe Burks' OtterX Is an Eight-Bit "Neo-Retro" Machine with Commander X16 Compatibility

I wrote up a blog post about the new OtterX case I've been making. The OtterX is a Commander X16 compatible computer in a Mini ITX form factor and I've been working on a laser cut case design for it.

https://www.bitbybitsynths.com/2023/12/the-otterx-case/

#CommanderX16 #OtterX #LaserCut

No sax practice today. I spent basically all day building an OtterX instead. The OtterX is a Commander X16 kit clone in an Mini ITX form factor. I have an X16 Developer edition as well but the Otter is in a smaller form factor and may have a slightly better audio layout. Since we want to use the sound of the X16 for some of our chipsurf stuff, and since I’m writing a native tracker for the X16 (DreamTracker, dreamtracker.org), I opted to go ahead and pick up an OtterX.

Despite being a long build, happy to report everything seems to be working! Which is rather surprising for me :P

#OtterX #CommanderX16

#OtterX

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