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This VIC-20 got HOT. Swapped the linear regulator with a modern switching ($9). Before: 46C drawing 2.3 amps. After: 26C drawing 1.03 amps. Much better. #commodore

▸ Jun 6, 2022 ▸ Michael Doornbos ▸ 0 words

← I’m gonna need to set up a dedicated workspace for this #vicsrevenge project. My desk can’t look like this for a year. Hmm. #commodore I know you were just sitting there wondering if a VIC-20 will boot off of an external 3.3v clock signal. The answer is surprisingly: yes. Scope here shows activity on all of the RAM from the CPU. Neato! #commodore →
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