Commodore 64 Courses and Certifications

Veronica Explains

Commodore 64 Incredible Musical Keyboard - Unboxing and Exploration

Uncover the musical potential of the Commodore 64 with the Incredible Musical Keyboard. Explore this vintage peripheral's features, software, and modern applications in creating SID chip music.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Veronica Explains

My Commodore 64 Has an HDMI Port Now - Installing the HD-64 FPGA Video Output Kit

Discover how to add pixel-perfect HDMI output to your Commodore 64 using the HD-64 kit, including installation steps and modern video upgrade options for retro computing.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Ben Eater

Modern SID Chip Substitutes

Explore modern alternatives to the classic SID sound chip, examining contemporary solutions for retro computing audio synthesis and their capabilities.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The 8-Bit Guy

Quarx Part 2 - C64 and PET Versions

Explore the development and features of Quarx game adaptations for Commodore 64 and PET systems in this detailed 24-minute technical analysis.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Retro Tech & Electronics

Commodore 64 - Power Supplies of Death - Destroyer of 8 Bits

Explore the notorious power supply issues plaguing Commodore 64 computers, their potential dangers, and impact on the classic gaming community.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NDC Conferences

DevOps for the Commodore 64 - So What's Your Excuse?

Explore automated delivery from cloud to Commodore 64, debunking common DevOps excuses and showcasing innovative solutions for embracing modern practices in legacy environments.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Teacher of Computing

Programming on the Commodore 64 Compared to Python

Explore the evolution of programming by comparing Commodore 64 BASIC with modern Python, covering key concepts and techniques from both eras.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

DEFCONConference

Amber64 - Mining Hacker History from Over 500k Commodore 64 Disks

Discover how forensic analysis of 650,000 Commodore 64 disk images reveals hidden hacker history from the 1980s-90s through recovered deleted files and unallocated sectors.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

ChibiAkumas

Multiplatform Software Tilemap Implementation for Commodore 64 - Lesson P60

Dive into multiplatform tile and sprite programming for Commodore 64, focusing on efficient screen drawing techniques and platform-specific implementations using assembly language.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

GOTO Conferences

Better Tests at GitHub and Commodore 64 Music

Explore GitHub's engineering culture, test analysis, and monolithic architecture. Discover the impact of Commodore 64 music on software development and the importance of simplicity in coding.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Retro Tech & Electronics

Commodore 64 Repair - Electrolytic Capacitor Recap and Test

Learn to replace and test electrolytic capacitors in a Commodore 64, enhancing your vintage computer repair skills and understanding of electronic components.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

GOTO Conferences

Better Tests at GitHub and Commodore 64 Music

Explore GitHub's engineering culture, test analysis, and monolithic architecture. Discover how these elements, along with Commodore 64 nostalgia, contribute to the platform's success and innovative approach to software development.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

ExplainingComputers

Online Retro Emulators - Windows 1.0, Mac OS 8, ZX81, C64, Atari ST & More

Explore 15 online retro computing emulators, reliving classic operating systems and home computers from the 1980s and 1990s. Experience Windows 1.0, Mac OS 8, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, and more in your browser.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

ChibiAkumas

Learn 6502 Assembly Programming - Lesson 1: For Absolute Beginners

Learn 6502 assembly programming from scratch with multiplatform examples. Covers basic concepts, program structure, registers, and memory operations for game development on various retro systems.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Ben Eater

The SID - Classic 8-bit Sound

Explore the legendary SID sound chip from Commodore 64, learning how to interface it with a 6502 computer to generate classic 8-bit audio and music.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video