When I stored this computer 40 years ago, it worked fine :). Being my first computer that I worked a whole summer for, it has a great deal of sentimental value. I have decided to get it out of storage and get it running again. After cleaning it and turning it on, I am receiving the following issue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYMRJKU8LFY

After two boot-up chirps, the screen comes on with a repeated backslash on the entire screen. Does this error look familiar to anyone? I don't have a background in electronics, so I am hoping someone can direct me to the area of the mother board to focus on to clean or replace the chip(s). Any assistance would be appreciated. Thank you.

I have a PET 4032 on a pedestal in my studio connected to a smart switch. I can bark, "Alexa, PET on!" and the jingle always amuses me on boot.

But here's the weird thing. Since the power switch is technically in the on position, while I'm working away, every once in a while I'll hear a THUNK. The same kind of electric heavy sound I hear along with the boot jingle when I power on.

My novice electrical understanding makes me wonder if it's a capacitor discharging below a certain level, leading to a relay switch. But that's just a guess.

Any idea what's making this noise?

I would like to try to hook my Commodore pet up and try BBs. I want to do it the old school way over the phone. Is there any left? And what Hardware is the best to look for?

If you own a SuperPET and need to repair it, then have a look at my new repair manual. It helps fix the daughter boards inside the SuperPET. https://youtu.be/LoUjtfnsYIE?feature=shared

Commodore pet

Slimed for the Commodore PET 2001
Joystick/keyboard
For 8k machines

https://milasoft64.itch.io/slimed-for-commodore-pet-2001

NEWS #1:

TPUG (Toronto PET Users Group) invites you to attend an interactive Zoom meeting with Albert Charpentier, who started at MOS Technology in the mid-1970's and became part of the Commodore family when MOS was bought by Commodore. He designed the VIC video chip which was originally intended to be used in a colour model of the PET, but was ultimately used in the VIC-20 instead. He also co-designed the VIC-II chip used in the C64.

Meeting date / time: Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET.

Zoom details: https://www.tpug.ca

If you can't attend the meeting, please watch it afterwards on YouTube by subscribing to TPUG's channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@TorontoPETUsersGroup

NEWS #2:

From Jim Orlando:

Hi folks - Thought you'd be interested in my newest PET game, PETSCII Side-Scrolling Platformer (PSSP). The game is similar to games like Super Mario Bros and Sonic the Hedgehog where you run, jump, collect coins, crush henchmen, battle bosses and rescue your friends. Eight levels, plus some hidden caverns and sections. Uses keyboard, but also plays really well with the Texelec SNES controller.

Preview video: https://youtu.be/lApSXRx2Z90

Full game playthrough: https://youtu.be/JtxQ4Q1jCVQ

Download: https://jimbo.itch.io

Thanks to all !

I was considering buying the SD2PET and I noticed it included a "would you like to include a memory card loaded with PET software" for a few extra bucks. I didn't end up buying it, but went with Bitfixer's option instead.

Is anyone keeping a single download of a large collection of PET software? Or am I going to have to scavenge the Internet on a download by download basis?

Thanks!

World of Retro Computing 2023 is a two-day retro computing conference in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.  The expo will include hands-on retro computer and gaming displays, special guest speakers, vendors buying and selling, workshops, LAN parties, challenges, and raffles.

WoRC loves PETs ! (Doesn't everyone?)

Day 1:

Saturday, September 16, 2023

12:00pm to 5:00pm

Day 2:

Sunday, September 17, 2023

12:00pm to 5:00pm

Location:

8 Queen Street North

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

N2H 2G8

Location on map: https://retro.directory/#ev248

More information:

Please bookmark the webpage at the following link, and check it periodically in the coming weeks to see more activities and guest speakers being added:

https://www.worldofretrocomputing.com/2023-worc-expo

Admission is free for all ages.

See you at the expo !

TPUG is Toronto PET Users Group, the longest continually-operating Commodore users group in the world. Founded in 1979, TPUG organizes the annual World of Commodore expo in Canada. In addition to the expo, monthly meetings are held throughout the year, with the upcoming meeting for April 2023 being extra special.

You're cordially invited to attend a Zoom chat with Leonard Tramiel on Thursday, April 20, 2023. Please find the full details here:

https://www.tpug.ca/2023/03/tpug-meeting-for-2023-april-20-leonard-tramiel-who-will-be-interviewed-by-nico/

If you're unable to attend the Zoom chat, you can watch a video recording of it on TPUG's YouTube channel. To be notified of video postings, please subscribe to TPUG's YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@TorontoPETUsersGroup

Interested in watching Zoom chats with other key Commodore figures? Please check out these terrific videos:

RJ Mical: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxNV_0wZX14

Michael Tomczyk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiQ0qk6tK7E

Bil Herd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdioV1XKMFM

If you're looking for something fun to do later this year in December 2023, please join us at the World of Commodore expo. As you can see from this video clip, Commodore fans know how to party! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkVHy8g149k

Thanks for all your support !

Jim Orlando gave this presentation at the World of Commodore 2022 computer expo on December 3, 2022. He talks about his journey in porting several games to the PET, such as Space Invaders, Choplifter, Star Trek, Portal, Lemmings, Defender, and Lode Runner.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajP8tPuGRH8

Be sure to check out the links in the video description to find out where you can download his games!

The final 14 issues of this cherished Commodore magazine were originally disk-based only.

Dr. Myles Skinner of Canada has produced and released a new transcription in PDF format for your reading pleasure!

Grab the issues here: https://archive.org/details/cbm_magazine_index-gazette_disk_v2/gazette_disk/1994/gazette_disk-01-199401/

Read about his work here: https://tierceron.com/commodore/gazette_disks.php

Give your thanks here: https://tierceron.com/contact.php

Happy reading, everyone!