Search found 10 matches

by jasonsbeer
Sat Apr 04, 2020 10:16 am
Forum: Buy, Sell, and Trade
Topic: Looking for top part of case
Replies: 2
Views: 1527

Re: Looking for top part of case

I can probably part with the top half of my VIC20 parts machine. No keyboard. It is a short case from a cost reduced machine. It would need a good cleaning, but perfectly serviceable. Let me know if you're interested. I can send a picture.
by jasonsbeer
Tue Mar 10, 2020 8:09 pm
Forum: Hardware and Tech
Topic: Vic 20 Repair
Replies: 5
Views: 2006

Re: Vic 20 Repair

by jasonsbeer
Sat Mar 07, 2020 7:54 pm
Forum: Collecting and History
Topic: VIC20 Franken-machine?
Replies: 6
Views: 1923

Re: VIC20 Franken-machine?

Got this machine cleaned up and back together. When I received it, it was covered in paint splatters and had a busted keyboard plunger. I had to buy another VIC-20 with the Eurostile keyboard to act as a donor. Fortunately, the board works just fine and no troubleshooting was needed, just a good scr...
by jasonsbeer
Sat Mar 07, 2020 7:47 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, and Trade
Topic: Eurostyle Keyboard Plunger
Replies: 4
Views: 3779

Re: Eurostyle Keyboard Plunger

I was able to grab a donor VIC with the Eurostile keyboard.
by jasonsbeer
Tue Mar 03, 2020 8:32 pm
Forum: Other Systems
Topic: New generation of PLA - PLAnkton
Replies: 60
Views: 41932

Re: New generation of PLA - PLAnkton

I have two C=64's waiting to be tested. I hope I don't need your services, but I'm happy to know you are there in case I do.
by jasonsbeer
Tue Mar 03, 2020 8:30 pm
Forum: Collecting and History
Topic: VIC20 Franken-machine?
Replies: 6
Views: 1923

Re: VIC20 Franken-machine?

Thanks for the replies, everyone. Since I'm new to VIC-20 machines, I am trying to learn about the history of these. I've come to the conclusion that it is likely factory original. It's a piece of information that's nice to know. I would be cleaning it up and using it regardless of history or pedigr...
by jasonsbeer
Sat Feb 29, 2020 4:45 pm
Forum: Collecting and History
Topic: VIC20 Franken-machine?
Replies: 6
Views: 1923

Re: VIC20 Franken-machine?

I found the VIC registry. Indeed, other VICs in this serial range came with the cost reduced board. In addition, there are much later serial numbers that indicate a Eurostyle keyboard. For now, I'm going to assume this is how it came from the factory. I love how commodore assembled things. It seems ...
by jasonsbeer
Sat Feb 29, 2020 4:15 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, and Trade
Topic: Eurostyle Keyboard Plunger
Replies: 4
Views: 3779

Eurostyle Keyboard Plunger

I am looking for one plunger for a Eurostyle keyboard. My keyboard has one where the tab is broken off the top. I could repair it, but would prefer to use a factory part, if possible. These plungers are not compatible with the more common "helvetica" keyboards. Let me know if you have a pl...
by jasonsbeer
Sat Feb 29, 2020 4:04 pm
Forum: Collecting and History
Topic: VIC20 Franken-machine?
Replies: 6
Views: 1923

VIC20 Franken-machine?

Hi everyone- I purchased a VIC20 from e-bay. I am just starting to learn about these machines. The serial number on the case is P1077304, made in USA. It has a cost reduced motherboard that appears to be in good condition, despite some corrosion on the RF shield. It has the gold VIC 20 and POWER bad...
by jasonsbeer
Sat Feb 29, 2020 2:56 pm
Forum: Announcement Board
Topic: Introduce Yourself: What's your User Name based on?
Replies: 656
Views: 349989

Re: Introduce Yourself: What's your User Name based on?

Greetings I joined up because I've recently purchased 2 VIC20 computers. The first one is a cost reduced version with a Eurostyle keyboard. One of the keyboard plungers is broken and I'm hoping to track down a new one. The case was splattered with paint that I was able to clean up. The case is a cre...