Retroswitch

After an initial “soft launch” this past week, I’m happy to report the Flyer internet modem is now available for general sale! For anyone definitely planning to purchase one, please note that I’m producing the Flyer in small batches initially. The first draft of the manual is available on the product page so you can [...]

In this case at least. Apologies for the lack of updates, especially after telling quite a few folks that “I’ll post some new info shortly” for the past couple of months :/ Here’s the latest on the Flyer project: I’m finishing up a comprehensive user guide which should be wrapped up by the end of [...]

The final board layout will be sent out for manufacture this weekend. I’m sticking with the right angle IEEE-488 connector for the time being since I have quite a few that need to be used. It’s only a minor inconvenience if using short or very heavy IEEE-488 cables. Firmware should be “production ready” a week [...]

I’m happy to report the prototypes work beautifully! The first two prototypes were assembled a couple of days ago, but I decided to hold off posting photos until my backordered IEEE-488 connectors arrived (this morning – finally!). A few minor tweaks will be made before ordering production boards (with red solder mask), including the addition [...]

Shiny new prototype PCBs arrived today from Silver Circuits, and I will assemble the first couple of Flyer prototypes over the next day or two. Results will be posted here, good or bad Flyer (link coming when I have a proper page set up) is a peripheral for Commodore 8-bit computers providing both internet connectivity [...]

Welcome to retroswitch.com! This site will feature information on various retro-computing projects (mostly Commodore-related) I’m working on in my spare time, including Flyer,  a combination internet modem and drive emulation peripheral compatible with the entire line of Commodore 8-bit computers including the PET. I’ll be posting more detailed information on that one soon. You can also [...]