Built a makeshift Meatloaf64 today using an old ESP32 WROOM dev module.

It works, but with certain flaws: due to memory restrictions (only 4MB flash), it sometimes runs out of heap memory. Usually when connecting to remote sites. Guess I need an ESP32-S3 module which features more flash memory (8 or 16 MB) and additional PSRAM.

Photo shows my #Modular64 at the top and the Meatloaf64 (with an additional sdcard reader connected to it). The Modular64 features a nice extra IEC connector on its I/O module, where the two CIAs rest. It is JST style, not the usual DIN type so the Meatloaf64 was easily and quickly connected for testing.

#Commodore64
#FujiNet
#Meatloaf64

@devnull69 @root42 @janbeta check, ich habe hier einen #Retrotink 2X - ein älteres Modell - mit dem ich das S-Video Signal vom C64 (ist bei mir ein #Modular64 der hat ja auch S-Video out) nach HDMI konvertiere.

@junkman no, this is a modular Commodore 64 replica build commonly known as #Modular64

Here's what it looks like: https://oldbytes.space/@Wintermute_BBS/108984852554285322

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Attached: 2 images Finally! It's done!! The missing 50 pin ribbon cable arrived today so I could eventually finish the build of my #uAX64MiniLong. I still need to finish the "Bluetooth / USB Keyboard" module but I take that one as a "nice-to-have" rather than a "must-have". And oh, do I dig the "Cyberdeck" charme of this setup! I'm a happy person now! #commodore64 #dudebuildingac64

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That #Basicode2 tape find makes me do things I haven't done in three decades ...

#Commodore64
#Datasette
#Modular64
#RetroComputing
#RetroCoding