VIC-II² PAL/NTSC Switcher Kit with LumaFix for Commodore 64 250407/250425/250466

Description

VIC-II²
PAL/NTSC Switcher Kit for Commodore 64 Assy 250407/250425/250466
only
Q: Which is better; NTSC or PAL?
A: Both!
May be available for less at perifractic.com
This new 25-piece kit for old 1982+ breadbin Commodore 64 computers from YouTube channel
Perifractic's Retro Recipes
and
1STAGE
will allow your C64 to switch between PAL (Europe/Australia) and NTSC (North America) video output modes, to maximise the best-of-both-worlds in software compatibility, picture quality, nostalgia, speed, resolution, and more. It packs LumaFix64 on board, to improve the C64's notorious vertical image banding too.
Enjoy the project video at:
https://youtu.be/XONgqVT8pd0
PLEASE READ BOTH SECTIONS CAREFULLY:
Before Ordering (important compatibility info)
Not
compatible with slimline "C64C" cases - this
only
fits "breadbin" original C64 style cases (due to the lower C64C keyboard)
The VIC-II² has only been tested on breadbin motherboards with "ASSY 250407" or "250425" or "250466" printed on the lower edge - please check you have one of these before ordering as we cannot support returns
Your monitor
must
support
both
PAL & NTSC or you will see a black & white image, or no image at all, in one of the modes - please check its specs carefully before ordering (if yours doesn't most "upscaler" devices will resolve this, such as the XRGB Mini - see PDF link below)
VIC-II chips
not
included - you'll need a 6567 (NTSC) & 6569 (PAL) chip only & any "R"evision will work
This does not support C64C 8xxx series VIC-II chips which have 4 more pins than the 6xxx
This is not a ready-made product but a kit, and requires soldering experience - you can enquire at the forum below if you need the kit built for you
You will receive 2 VIC-II² PCBs in your kit, one red one blue (not yellow as pictured) which will cover all 3 ASSY numbers above
The kit includes 25 individual tested components, carefully packaged in an anti-static bag and bubble mailer
The kit includes the LumaFix64 components, and 4 self-adhesive mini heat sinks (not pictured) to protect your VIC chips
Parts may differ slightly from those pictured
Please allow 28 days for delivery
After Ordering (important instructions/support notes)
This beta tested hobbyist kit is sold 'not-for-profit' therefore thank you for understanding that - due to the extra cost it would add - it is offered
without warranty or support
...
However you can post technical support requests at the official forum thread where the community and/or the developers can respond (copy and paste links into new browser window):
http://www.amibay.com/showthread.php?101855
Installation guide:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kmEpEqAXiAqL4K_vFQSTYxYZdxyA3ZmUkNNI0kuMmtI/edit
Installation video:
Follow along at
https://youtu.be/XONgqVT8pd0?t=943
We do not recommend drilling holes in vintage computers to mount the switch
Polite Disclaimer:
If you opt to order, build and install the VIC-II² in the
notoriously sensitive and unpredictable (yet lovable) v
intage Commodore 64s, you do so
entirely at your own risk
. We
cannot be held responsible for any damage or
faults caused to your C64, components, yourself, or otherwise
, by incorrect or even correct use of this
'not-for-profit' hobbyist do-it-yourself kit - which is
sold
without warranty or support
due to the cost that would have added. The installation process is
intended only for users highly
competent with electronics engineering and soldering. Thank you.
Above all else we hope you enjoy bringing VIC-II the future!....
Your friend in retro, Perifractic
https://perifractic.com/shop