Gideons Logic Ultimate64

This is not a real C64, but a modern FPGA implementation of the hardware. It comes with an integrated tape and floppy emulator.

Configuration

  • C64-G case with white keyboard
  • Gideon’s Logic Ultimate-64 Elite V1.4a, black PCB
  • FPGA implementation of original C64 hardware
  • SID-1: 6581 (date code 0184)
  • SID-2: 8580R5 (date code 3990)

History

  • 2024-02-12:
    • Added a SID 8580R5 to SID-2 socket
  • 2022-12-10:
    • Replaced the C64-C keyboard with the new C64-G keyboard.
    • The C64-C keyboard moved to the C64-C.
  • 2022-12-09: Cleaned the C64-G keyboard
  • 2022-11-30: Bought a C64-G Mitsumi keyboard
  • 2022-11-05:
    • Bought an own C64-G case and moved the system there. The old C64-G got its original case back.
    • The keyboard is a C64-C model, and doesn’t really fit into the case.
  • 2022-07-14
    • Built up the Ultimate-64.
    • Used the C64-G case and keyboard because the C64-C keyboard holder collided with the PCB.
    • Inserted a RGB LED for power and floppy access.
  • 2022-07-12: Delivery of Ultimate-64 Elite
  • 2022-06-11: Bought a C64C case and a matching keyboard
  • 2022-05-23: Pre-ordered an Ultimate-64 Elite at Gideon’s Logic
Gideons Logic Ultimate64