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Post by robertb on Dec 5, 2019 1:57:50 GMT
(And it's compatible with C128 in 1 MHz. mode!)
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From: evietron
Hi there, I have available now my BackBit cartridge for Commodore 64 & 128. It's a multi-function cartridge that operates with a Micro-SD card. For more details, check out backbit.ioThanks! Evie Salomon |
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Post by Oscar on Dec 26, 2019 18:48:05 GMT
Hi!
Do you make it work on a actual c128 computer? What date is your firmware?
I buy one but don't work on my c128 (black screen)
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Post by Zippy Zapp on Jan 6, 2020 14:34:19 GMT
It is developed by Evietron and no it is not comaptible with the C128. It is a nice cartridge and provides some cool features. It is not a 1541 emulator and is sort of what an EasyFlash would be like if it supported .D64 files. I am still working on a write up about it but of course lIfe got in the way so it's not done yet.
Edit: It is now C128 compat.
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Post by robertb on Jan 6, 2020 22:16:17 GMT
...no it is not comaptible with the C128.
> The BackBit Cartridge (Commodore 64/128) features:
> No cables during regular usage!
> No cryptic commands to learn or multiple buttons to guess at using. One button does it all!
> Never wait for loading, never swap a disk.
> Instantly go to BASIC, start coding, and save to virtual disk with no setup.
> Rip & Burn to/from a real 1541 disk drive
> Built-in compatibility with most IDE64 releases
> Real-time-clock remembers date & time even after shutoff
> Works in C128 slow mode...
It seems to me that the price has gone down since it was first released, thus making it more tempting for me to buy. 
Happy New Year! Robert Bernardo |
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Post by Zippy Zapp on Jan 8, 2020 20:21:46 GMT
Oh that's interesting. It wasn't C128 compatible when I bought it. I see from the version history C128 mode is under development and preliminary support was added to 1.2.5 so yeah looks like it does have C128 support.
It was $99 when it first came out.
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Post by oziphantom on Jan 15, 2020 8:14:53 GMT
She has also added Function ROM support to it. So you can load up 32K function ROMS for the 128. Again it will only support them in 1Mhz mode, but still its a thing.
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Post by robertb on Mar 10, 2020 13:08:56 GMT
For the C64, C128 (in 40-column mode), and VIC-20, the BackBit cartridge is still for sale at www.backbit.io/See Evie's introduction to the BackBit at www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLik3CBZlL5eW3O-LaLSmVX5k3eL0nKWet&v=G3t2_iloGVQ&feature=emb_logoand how to use the BackBit at www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YKruh_DiEY&list=PLik3CBZlL5eW3O-LaLSmVX5k3eL0nKWet&index=2The big selling point of the cartridge is its compatibility with various disk, tape, and cartridge images, like D64, D81, CRT, PRG, P00, .20, .40, .60, .a0, and more. Just drop the image(s) onto a microSD card and pop the card into the BackBit. You see the file(s) on a menu, you select the one you want, and it loads and runs. No Commodore calisthenics to get the computer to recognize the image type. As mentioned above, the BackBit cartridge works with the VIC-20 with a special adapter that fits the BackBit into the adapter. Evie has a video that explains it at www.youtube.com/watch?v=Une9mquKL0w&list=PLik3CBZlL5eW3O-LaLSmVX5k3eL0nKWet&index=7For an independent review of the BackBit, go to enragedgeeks.blogspot.com/2020/01/normal-0-false-false-false-en-us-x-none.html Writing from Sydney, Australia, at the moment, Robert Bernardo Fresno Commodore User Group - www.dickestel.com/fcug.htm April 25-26 Commodore Los Angeles Super Show - www.portcommodore.com/classP.S. Evie Salomon is tentatively scheduled to appear at the April 25-26 Commodore Los Angeles Super Show. |
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Post by robertb on Mar 13, 2020 2:16:05 GMT
I'll update the Commercial Commodore 128 Specific Software/Hardware list so it includes the BackBit cartridge. Writing from Adelaide, Australia, Robert Bernardo Fresno Commodore User Group - https:// www.dickestel.com/fcug.htmApril 25-26 Commodore Los Angeles Super Show - www.portcommodore.com/class |
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