Posts in C64
Using HESmon64 to program Hello World in 6502 assembly
- 14 September 2024
A while back, I showed how to build a “Hello World” program in 8088-assembly on a P2000C. Here, I would like to show how we can achieve the same thing for the C64. In contrast to the P2000C with its 8088 CoPower expansion board, the C64 hosts a 6502 processor and as such, we have to write the Hello World in 6502-assembly. Similar as to how we programmed on the P2000C, here, we will also be using a so-called monitor program.
A C64 Multicartridge
- 07 September 2024
The expansion port, located at the back of the Commodore 64, was designed to allow the computer to interface with a variety of external devices and accessories. One of the most popular uses of this port was the ability to load software programs via cartridges. Unlike the traditional method of loading programs from floppy disks or cassette tapes, which could be slow and cumbersome, cartridges offered a faster and more convenient alternative.
My Commodore 64 collection
- 03 September 2024
The Commodore 64 (C64) is a legendary home computer released in 1982, known for its affordability, robust hardware, and extensive software library. With its iconic 8-bit architecture, 64 KB of RAM, and advanced graphics and sound capabilities for its time, the C64 became one of the best-selling computers of all time, influencing the development of the gaming and computer industries in the 1980s and beyond.
