Commodore Tapecart Micro-SD

Hello,

This is a tested and working project.

COMMODORE Tapecart MICRO-SD NANO is an Easy DIY project, all components are through hole, marked on the PCB, Easy to solder, Easy to make ;)

Tapecart SD MICRO NANO is an easy to use Commodore 64 Loader. From a standard MicroSD Card, Tapecart MICRO SD loads software from the C64 tape port error-free and quickly. You can only Load games/programs with .PRG and .TCRT extensions.

Using Tapecart Micro-SD:

You only need to download browser.prg from the source page and save it in to Micro-SD Card with your favorite games and programs. Then Press "SHIFT"+"RUN" from your Commodore 64 keyboard.

Download Link for Arduino Hex file and Browser.prg:

https://github.com/KimJorgensen/tapecart/releases

You can use free software "Arduino Builder" to program .HEX file into Arduino Nano

COMPONENTS:

Arduino NANO (Requires Programming)

Arduino .HEX file from the source page https://github.com/KimJorgensen/tapecart/releases

4N25 or 4N27 optocoupler

330 Ohm 1/4 watt resistance

6 pin Micro SD Card Module

2x6 pin 3.96mm Pitch Card Edge Connector

Before soldering SD card module you should place some isolation tape between PCB and SD card module.

Thanks to Kim Jorgensen

You can find normal (not micro) SD version from this link:

https://www.pcbway.com/project/shareproject/Tapecart_SD_NANO_is_an_Easy_to_Use_Commodore_64_SD_Card_Loader_af201e10.html

You can find ARDUINO PRO MICRO version from this link:

https://www.pcbway.com/project/shareproject/Tapecart_MICRO_SD_is_a_Easy_to_Use_Commodore_64_MICRO_SD_Card_Loader_.html

In order to protect your electronical devices, always turn off your Commodore before connecting or disconnecting the cables or any other device.

While transfering data (reading or writing) from SD cards it should not be interrupted like power-off or Reset systems. Otherwise that may damage SD cards.

Gerber files and component list are subject to change without notice. Before paying for the PCBs, be sure to update your orders!

As you can see I have uploaded many projects and I am still working on new projects. If you have any questions, please look for answers online. Unless I specify explicitly, all my projects are tested and confirmed to work under normal circumstances before being shared. I'm sorry I didn't have enough time to answer all the questions.

Use this PCB at your own risk !

Have fun

Thank you.

C64iSTANBUL