All New Commodore 64 using Ultimate 64 & LEGO Keycaps!

[@RetroRecipes]

Thanks for watching! Just to address a few repeat comments: 1. "There's no user port!" - Actually the user port header is in a different place on the U64 but it's there. I love that the USer port slot is now USb ports ;) 2. "Why are there 2 'F' keys?" - Just a draft printing error 🤦‍♂️ 3. "There's no SID chip!" - It's recreated in the FPGA chip or you can add new ones like SwinSID. 4. "Why not just put Cherry MX keys on it?" - They don't fit the special keys like Return, Restore, Shift, Space. See MechBoard website for details. 5. "Where can I get the keycaps?" - perifractic.com ! Thanks for going stack to the future with me! Cherry-o and cheers everyone! 👍🕹

[@BloodBlight]

You might consider designing a set of 3D printed basis that go directly from the MX keys to your key caps. If printed in ABS (much harder to get the fit right), they could even be placed in a quick acetone vapor bath to smooth them out. Wouldn't look original, but could look professionally made.

[@RetroRecipes]

Certainly but mass production is the real headache 😣

[@BloodBlight]

@@RetroRecipes Well, if you don't mind a premium, there is always the ShapeWays service. Their parts would also be extremely consistent and you can sell the parts from their site and they are made to order. No stock to carry.

[@Angelgreat]

I dare you to make a Amiga out of new parts as well.

[@RetroRecipes]

Do they print the letters too?

[@kundelstein]

This is like watching Bob Ross of the Retro Tech world. Really cool!

[@richardedmonds1464]

Sure is one laid back dude.. That's how I am after my medical marijuana.

[@TheDeeplyCynical]

I think you were better off being fired from that keyboard factory, they were just trying to CTRL you.

[@cimmerian100]

or even just keeping TABs on you ...

[@TheDeeplyCynical]

@@cimmerian100 Wouldn't even let him take a BREAK

[@davidboyd8822]

I think he was lucky to ESCape

[@dayzmelttogether]

Better off at HOME

[@s980845]

Before you END it early.

[@SuperJet_Spade]

It was great to watch this when it premiered. As a 22-year old, I've only ever messed with the C64 (and other systems) in an emulator, but I always like seeing videos like this and hearing stories from people older than me who actually had these when they were still in production. Great video as always! 👍🏽

[@CanuckGod]

While I'm old enough (at age 40) to have remembered using a relative's C64 as a kid, it wasn't nearly as popular here in Canada (or the US) as it was in Europe and other regions back in the day. As a result, most of my exposure to it has also been through emulation, so it's always fun to see what kinds of stuff people were doing and are currently doing with them, as it was quite a machine in its heyday.

[@KuraIthys]

Quite the thing. The only time I saw a c64 in action in person, which was already somewhat past it's peak, would've been my friend who had one (and a bunch of amigas) but this was already the early 90's... That was maybe 1-2 days that I saw it in action. I'm old enough to remember these systems on the tail end, but my personal experience consisted entirely of atari 800XL's... Even that was a strange experience in hindsight, since I experienced the entire thing through a monochrome green monitor, such that nowadays I barely recognise the games when I see them in colour... XD

[@thomashollinger1418]

As an old C-64 user back in the day, this video has sparked a desire to go back to those days when I had three SX-64's and possibly two dozen C-64's and the 64-C models along with many 1541, 1571, 1541II and a 1581. Oh and hundreds, possibly thousands of programs and games. I miss it. I even modified one 64 to use two SID chips to play six part music programs. Sadly I gave it all away! I was involved in many user groups spanning two states. Please continue these videos.

[@RobReynolds]

1 minute in and I stopped paying attention and went to eBay to find those 80s robots in the background

[@erebostd]

The old tomy robots? They are great, but today only for decorative purposes. If you have MUCH to much money. ;-)

[@CommodoreFan64]

Radio Shack sold them as well.

[@justbashingrc3624]

my dad has one of those its broken though

[@TheGreyTest]

Omnibot?? 🧐

[@brianhenry2134]

@@CommodoreFan64 Tandy made a deal with tomy back in the 80's to make robie Jr and robie sr, Robie Jr was tandy's versions of omni JR and the robie sr was tandy's version of Hearoid. I own just about every robot tomy made along with Mr. Money which tandy also called robie the banker.

[@chrisj6756]

I just found your channel, awesome stuff. I just had to say, your voice is incredible. If you were the voice of all GPS systems, road rage would decrease by 90% overnight.

[@RetroRecipes]

Haha that's a nice thought. Thank you for your kind words. Means a lot. 👍🕹 Also nice name. I'm also Chris J...

[@DespairMMX3030]

@@RetroRecipes Your Name Is Christian Simpson Not Chris J And Also Road Rage Would Happen No Matter What Because Some Idiot Is Either Drunk As FUUNCTION KEY Or Passed Out While Driving

[@RetroRecipes]

@@DespairMMX3030 www.amazon.com/gp/product/1495926230/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=sl1&tag=perifractic-20&linkId=2d03c149aef68a6a67dbcec74c4d6101&language=en_US 😉

[@DespairMMX3030]

@@RetroRecipes To Me The Link Looks Like Garbled Binary Code I Can Read What It Says But Its So Long Its Pretty Much 9019019019019Q90Q9109191919019109Q910Q910910 Edit: Its Your Middle Name

[@pompshuffle562]

@@RetroRecipes I doubt I'm going to get a response but how much did this cost in total? I could probably find it on my own but I'm being lazy

[@gilles111]

I hated my job at the keyboardfactory too. They always wanted me to do double shifts. Nowadays I'm working at the motherboardfactory; having chips all day.

[@paulmichaelfreedman8334]

"What's for tea, love?" "Chips and megabites!"

[@louistournas120]

I hated my job at the sodium factory. I was losing electrons all the time.

[@rdoetjes]

Why does that “wee-oooh wee-oooh” screw sound, that Ladyfractic makes, always put a smile on my face?!

[@stevebaker3183]

Same here. I used to make the same sound when cleaning windows. Then I discovered whilst scuba diving that my mask lens made a similar sound when rubbed. Many clouds of bubbles ensued.

[@DespairMMX3030]

Because Its Hilarious As FUUNCTION KEY

[@jasonggabbott]

Did anyone else have the problem of having carpet in their house? no matter what I did I have a commodore 64 for about a year or two and I would shock the hell out of the ports. No more to commodore 64 after that! It would take a month to get it back from the commodore repairman. LOL

[@Ziggurat1]

As a preteen messing about with computer internals in the 90s, I had that plug was not turned on moment far too often, really hit me hard in the nostalgia. Imagine a 9 year old installing a ram module, and the computer not turning on again.

[@bricktonyb]

Another great video. Brings back lots of memories for me. Had a vic and a amiga. Still play with lego. One thing I like about your channel is you keep your sound level consistant, without blaring loud than super quiet parts. Congrats on all your success.

[@MassimilianoManiscalco]

Awesome! I knew about the Ultimate-64, but I didn't feel the need to get one until I watched this video. What a cool idea to have an all new Commodore 64!

[@saracade69]

This is so wonderful. I miss my C64 from my childhood but they seem to never show up in the wild around here. Maybe one day. Thanks for all the love you give to the C64.

[@HisVirusness]

Making an 8-bit retro computer with FPGA's on a modern PCB. We indeed live in a fantastic age, with fantastic people.

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

theotheroneification I want a modern 5.25” 1541 physical replacement drive which ALSO has a working USB port.

[@HisVirusness]

Best of luck on your build!

[@paulmichaelfreedman8334]

in 2069, our grandchildren will be restoring smartphones and creating YT channels to show them off. Yes - I really do think YT will be among us in 50 years, maybe under a different name but it will never disappear. YT is fast become Humanities Fossil Record.

[@carpii]

There was a Commodore C64PC Ultimate about 10 years ago, by Commodore USA. It was actually just a modern PC in a 64 replica case with Ubuntu. I bought one, and the keys were nearly identical to original 64, including that hand painted quality of the letters. Infact the whole case was very close to the original. The guy who bought Commodore passed away, and the company with him, but the ability to mass produce C64 keys is presumably still out there somewhere

[@LivingInAVan]

I fell asleep 3 times! Great job! You should label this an ASMR vIdeo.

[@RetroRecipes]

It is #asmr!

[@KeithOlson]

@@RetroRecipes You should sell an audio CD of you reading tax code. That smooth jazz FM voice of yours plus the subject matter would make the ultimate sleep aid. :grin:

[@RetroRecipes]

Don't you mean Ultimate64 sleep aid?

[@PEACE-es4zf]

But are you doing this............. DOWN BY THE RIVER??

[@cpuwrite]

@@KeithOlson Actually, I find it monotonous and phony...and I find the old, overused puns particularly cringeworthy.

[@drew73101]

Two of my favourite things from the 80’s, the Commodore 64, and LEGO !!

[@tolgahk84]

OMG I just fell in love with you Peri, 4.33 Holden VK Commodore SS, god that image is sooooo good to see, especially since how rare those cars are nowadays :)

[@NathanChisholm041]

Ah the VK that takes me back as i use to have a VL Calais with a bombed 308

[@andrewgee241]

They made over 12 million C64s. It's crazy that no one is commercially producing the keys. There has to be a big enough market of retro collectors to make it profitable.

[@RetroRecipes]

There is an Indiegogo that I’ve backed and is nearly complete now. I’ll make a new video.

[@jonvincentmusic]

You have such a soothing voice. Where it not for the very important fact that he is not yet dead, you could be the reincarnation of 'whispering' Bob Harris.

[@TheducksOrg]

bit too soothing.. if I turn it up enough that I can hear it easily, the music is too loud..

[@nitroraptor5316]

Jet Set Willy is a platform video game originally written by Matthew Smith for the ZX Spectrum home computer. It was published in 1984 by Software Projects and ported to most home computers of the time.

[@mule1991]

In addition to your cool LEGO version I hope to see a label version, stamped on a 3D printed upper, lower case as Perifractic 64, with all modern mini itx. As Commodore USA offered similar to purchase some time ago, maybe three versions, a retro game label as "beginner", "novice", "expert" would be a neat retro game twist added to the case.

[@cpedgin]

Its very cool! Though MechBoard64 pre-orders are closed for the Fall 2019 batch (according to its website), and its up in the air if there will be any more batches after that (depends on demand). So if you want to do this, and are not already on the pre-order list, you have to wait until an unknown time in 2020 before maybe receiving one, so the keyboard is still a major Achilles heel in making an all-new C64C. It is great to know we can use Lego bricks as a keycap replacement however :)

[@RetroRecipes]

He'll do another batch don't worry

[@MindFlareRetro]

Wow. That is pretty darn cool. I didn't know one could get custom printing on Lego bricks. This looked like a time-consuming project - great work!

[@RetroRecipes]

It was. Thanks my friend! Gave you a mention briefly in the recent Retro Hour podcast BTW, referencing who the PIIe was sent to. Remember that? 😉🕹️

[@MindFlareRetro]

@@RetroRecipes Oh! Thanks kindly for the mention. I guess I should listen to that podcast. Bad retro me.

[@ncc74656m]

Everything you do on this channel is magical, and I love you for sharing it with us. This is like my third favorite channel on KZbin. Don't worry though, you're only behind Tom Scott and Bad Obsession Motorsport.

[@RetroRecipes]

Blocking you now for saying third favourite. 😉👍

[@aitchpea6011]

Time...to get the funk out!

[@lactobacillusprime]

I also have an Ultimate64 - made a couple of videos on it. When I saw your serial number my heart stopped. I have the one right after yours! My serial is 804 - it's view-able in the 1st video. I turned it into a C16 like C64c and chose to put two real SID chips in it, but the FPGA SIDS would be cool as well. I am seriously considering building the yellow/grey Lego64 you got sitting on your bench. My Turbo Chameleon64 on its docking station and my Mist C64 FPGA machines do fall into the all new Commodore category but alas not compatible with all peripherals like you stated :P

[@Wingnut353]

your like motherboard brothers or soemthing...

[@RetroRecipes]

Pretty incredible coincidence! What are the odds?! (Ok 1 in 804.)

[@joveaaron-real]

0:54 That infrared thermal gun is exactly the same as mine! If I'm not wrong, is that an EtekCity Lasergrip 1080?

[@ArcadeDude44]

Awesome, I love the way retro gaming/computing is still alive and well..more than ever!👍

[@bierundkippen720]

So great that you included a link to these PixelWizard plastic pieces in the video description...

[@goshenmmacom5207]

Great video What brand of mic are you using for your videos?

[@RetroRecipes]

Blue Yeti USB and pricey filters!

[@shawbros]

0:57 Walmart employee: "You think your Commodore 64 is really neato? What kinda chip you got in there, a Dorito?"

[@frankmeyer9984]

LOL I know the song that line is from ;) one of my FAVs; though it gives a bad light on our beloved 64... but you have to see it as comparisation (OMG is that a word?) between C64 CPU speed and the other computer's speed... and that computer is a antique by itself, now... :D but the C64 goes on and on and on and on and...

[@te71se]

Loved the Holden Commodore reference!

[@christianverryckt1342]

yeah, the chevy SS guys in the US would find it funny to see from where it came.. and where it started.. factory wise.. i dont recall a Vh 'SS'.. might be wrong..

[@Gerardus1970]

Yeah, same. I drive a 1993 Holden Commodore, built just months before C+ folded..

[@frankmeyer9984]

sadly, Holden recently announced to take the Commodore out of their product line... ;.(

[@Turtle_1976]

I'm one of those that backed the "Stalled" key cap set. And you're correct, we are NOT happy about being taken. Hopefully someone creates a real solution one day soon. Til then, this is a nice alternative! Great video!

[@RetroRecipes]

Sorry to hear that. Lucky they were not too expensive, but I feel your frustration anyway. 👍🕹️

[@TheMalMeninga]

Great as always, Christian! I've wanted another C64, so if I get tired of getting sniped on eBay I'll look into* this! *I'll sneak it in past my missus and say it's been here the whole time!

[@RetroRecipes]

Good plan!

[@robertsissco2439]

@Retro Recipes, where did you get the 3D prints to connect the lego key caps to the cherry mx switches? This (among other videos) has inspired me to build me own, but I am having issues tracking down a stl file or a like to just buy them.

[@RetroRecipes]

They were supplied with the MechBoard

[@robertsissco2439]

@@RetroRecipes Well, shucks. I'll keep looking for an STL file then since the project went opensource. Thank you for the quick response and thanks for all the great content.

[@robertd1965]

Very cool. Didn't know there was virtually everything to build a C64 out there. I still have my original C64. Although at this point it probably needs re-capped.

[@fbaldassarri]

AMAZING JOB! This video has required a lot of efforts to be produced! Congrats for your energy, your style and the great contents!

[@RetroRecipes]

Thank you for your kind words. Means a lot. 👍🕹

[@ggoedert]

Great video, loved this retro remade c64... You just keep making better and better videos everytime!

[@RetroRecipes]

It's no pressure 😱

[@johnknight9150]

What's that little laptoppy thing near your microphnoe?

[@RetroRecipes]

Psion Series 7!

[@johnknight9150]

@@RetroRecipes Merci beaucoup!

[@StephenBoyd21]

Takes me back to the memorable day when I purchased my C64 from the Commodore show in London. heady days.

[@analognexus]

Do you have a link to the blue pcb which you've showed in the beginning?

[@RetroRecipes]

Join facebook.com/groups/commodoresixtyfour/ then facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2343048072402947&set=gm.10155630760517172&type=3&theater&ifg=1

[@AnalogX64]

Love the content and as well I love how polished everything looks. Something to strive for.

[@kogdazjasdohnu]

Wait. Is this a Psion netbook down there?

[@RetroRecipes]

Yup!

[@ScottLahteine]

Could there be a similar treatment for the Atari 8-bit computer? A 400 or 800 conversion would be alright, but the extras in the later models -like the 130XE with its bank switching memory- also make them very good candidates!

[@RetroRecipes]

I'm not sure what's under the keycaps. I only have a 400. 🤔

[@ScottLahteine]

@@RetroRecipes I wish I could tell you! I also only ever had the 400 - later adding a "B-Key 400" upgrade. It was a good machine to learn 6502 Assembler on, and one retro system I still enjoy messing around with on occasion. I just can't get enough of "display lists" and "player/missile graphics." In fact, when I'm not thoroughly swamped in managing the Marlin Firmware project, I'm trying to improve the current toolset for retro coding with a polished version of bAtariBASIC (2600) and tools for working with AtariBASIC in modern editors like Sublime Text 3. With any luck, by the end of the week I'll have a perfected ATASCII to UTF-8 converter completed. The retro coding tools on macOS have a lot of catching up to do compared to their Windows counterparts. github.com/thinkyhead/6502-Tools

[@TheJeremyHolloway]

There's the 1088XEL and 1088XLD. But they aren't using the same form factors as the original computers. The XEL is using a Micro-ITX form factor for its motherboard and the XLD is using the same form factor as the Atari 1050 Disk Drive's motherboard. There's an interesting video on KZbin of both networked together in a MIDI ring to play 8-bit MIDI Maze together.

[@aitchpea6011]

Awesome build, sir. And so inspiring that you've come up with a way for others to enjoy a brand new C64 in a world with dwindling supplies of the old. Liked, subbed, recommended, bookmarked, photographed and included in the family newsletter. Your channel is now joint first place with my other 36 favourite KZbinrs.

[@judgewest2000]

Wow I really appreciate the effort you've put on this - incredibly entertaining. Just heard you on the Retro Hour - now one of my fav episodes

[@RetroRecipes]

Thank you for your kind words. Means a lot. 👍🕹

[@PaulTurner919]

Great project. When I was younger, I owned a c64. Then I moved onto the c64c, 128 and finally finished with an Amiga. All awesome machines.

[@PaulTurner919]

@@HelloKittyFanMan. Hi. I had them when I was younger. And I owned 2 Amiga 500's and 1 Amiga 1200.

[@herbiehusker1889]

PCBWay. What does that stand for again?

[@s980845]

Perifractic's Commodore Board Way! Haha

[@NomaddUK]

Puppy Come Back way

[@gmodcentral7611]

More like "Puppyfractic's Cute Bark" way.

[@TrenchcoatSteve]

Well done on the new C64! Would you please tell me what that modern little black laptop is to your left? I have a similar-looking RCA tablet that I converted into a mini Atari ST.

[@RetroRecipes]

Psion Series 5!

[@johnmorgan4368]

It's like listening to NPR but more interesting.

[@GORF_EMPIRE]

Anything would qualify as more interesting as NPR.

[@jackfroste]

Great video! Lots of fun watching this! Great music too.

[@RetroRecipes]

Thank you for your kind words. Means a lot. 👍🕹

[@RallyDon82]

Great job love your approach to videos and representing the information, may it long continue.

[@RetroRecipes]

Thank you for your kind words. Means a lot. 👍🕹

[@RetroRecipes]

Thank you for your kind words. Means a lot. 👍🕹

[@cylo5770]

Cool vids! BTW, what's the handheld on your desk just right to the white mic? tnx!

[@RetroRecipes]

Psion Series 5 I believe

[@cylo5770]

@@RetroRecipes Thank you"!

[@MegaManNeo]

A newborn classic! Love the mechanical keys and design of it although the original bread bin will never be beaten 🤓

[@keancv]

As I saw it there is an unsightly kludge hanging out the back of the ultimate C64. Are we sure there aren't better options that might bring the kludge in side the case to protect it from accidents

[@RetroRecipes]

Yes you can get tiny USB drives, that's just one I had lying around

[@keancv]

High 5 peri yes I tiny usb drive is one option, but I read about a lot of them over heating. Could the board have a usb port on the in side of the case? My oppo 203 here, so people like the region mod adapter plugged in to the back, untill it get damaged, where as I have the region mod safely in the case. Have a good one now

[@dunkelgrun8996]

Awesome video, I had no idea that Legos would fit on the C64. But you are missing the D and instead got two F.

[@johnignaczak7242]

That was so he could pay respects twice as fast

[@Dionicio3]

Yeah that was bothering me all video

[@RetroRecipes]

Just a draft print error

[@EvilTurkeySlices]

Perifractic's Retro Recipes it’s so you can say f to pay respects twice for not being able to use the Commodore logo.

[@crazy8sdrums]

This is like the Bob Ross of old-school computer gaming... Keep up the great work!

[@RetroRecipes]

Just a happy little accident 🎨🕹️

[@crazy8sdrums]

@@RetroRecipes Bravo, Perifractic! Big respect for all of the research, patience, passion and diligence it took to make this excellently produced video and brand-spankin'-new Commodore 64! Cheers on the many witty puns too!

[@RetroRecipes]

Thank you for your kind words. Means a lot. 👍🕹

[@PEACE-es4zf]

YOUR VOICE IS LIKE SOOTHING MARSHMALLOW FINGERS ON MY EYELIDS! MUST.... STAY.... AWAKE!

[@RetroRecipes]

Sweet dreams

[@PEACE-es4zf]

@@RetroRecipes HAHA LOVE ME A HEART, SUBBED!

[@the8bitbarn836]

Peri's voice has never affected me that way, I remember One of Peri's first video. It was when he put not one but 2 wall wart type adapters in a box to build a C64 power supply! I told him then to buy some tools that would hurt him (Not from the dollar store!) and I told him to practice! I see my words didn't go unheard! Anyone who tries and works as hard as Peri Fractic deserves a great following! I've been a fan ever since! So to him and you Keep Going Your Doing Great! Never Stop and never let anyone tell you, you can't do something that is important to you! A big thank you from this part of the Retro Community! And Please Stay Awake! You might miss something Great!

[@nickblackburn1903]

Hi is that an Amstrad PCW behind you?

[@RetroRecipes]

It sure is! 8256

[@leejacksondev]

Best voice ever.

[@gile849]

Yes :)

[@Supersaiyan79]

Oh. You have Quickshot IX Joyball there. Hated that ball design but same time big buttons and an autofire made shoot em ups so much easier.

[@RetroRecipes]

I liked it too

[@Lucasrainford]

That was awesome! this channel is the mutt's nuts :)

[@RetroRecipes]

Cheers! 🐶

[@NomaddUK]

Excuse me! How can you call that office chap a creep when you admitted to flashing the colonel?

[@DiamandiL]

To be fair, the colonel started it by having his privates on parade.

[@cometobrazil9916]

Press *FF* to pay respect

[@jayc2469]

My mum used to say she loved watching Whitima Fatbread when she was chucking in the Olympics!

[@RetroRecipes]

LOL! Heard someone say Zack Muckerburg the other day, that made me laugh too.

[@jayc2469]

@@RetroRecipes Keep sharing the love! I wasn't on intending to subscribe (envy!) but I couldn't resist! Much respect to you both from Wales, UK

[@homeycdawg]

This was fascinating to watch.

[@awilliams1701]

So if I decide to go this route I order BOTH the base and the color keycaps for a total of 83 euros or whatever that is? Is there a list of colors available?

[@RetroRecipes]

Yup, on the ordering page there's a link to the colour selection form 👍🕹

[@karlos2586]

i see you so calm then i think just one thing, this guy is sitted in his favourite corner in the world!!! congratulations for your men's cave!!!

[@gundabalf]

Ah, the Bob Ross of retro computing.

[@RetroRecipes]

I'll beat the devil out of you 🎨🕹️

[@leebrewer1190]

Amazing concept.

[@Mainyehc]

Just a little suggestion from a long-time LEGO builder: if you used two 1x8 pieces instead of two 2x4 pieces on the centre of the space bar, it would be much more stable and withstand more abuse. ;)

[@RetroRecipes]

Interesting idea!

[@Raguleader]

The Retrobright comment made me chuckle. 8-Bit Guy really loves retrobrighting stuff.

[@stevethepocket]

It's funny how the 64C's keycaps used such an iconic font that's usually associated with logos and titles-and didn't use it anywhere in their packaging or advertising, but instead continued using Kabel. It's also interesting that the (non-PET) font they used on the breadbox models has yet to be identified. No, seriously; do a search for it and you'll find a lot of people discussing it but having no luck finding a perfect match.

[@switch55]

He doubles as an ASMR channel in case this hasn't been mentioned before. Oh hope you glued that space bar as the center looked like it wanted to come apart

[@RetroRecipes]

I actually improved the design for the final version, with longer tiles on top. Thanks!

[@SimonKelk]

How can someone have such a deep and yet so high pitched voice at the same time?

[@RetroRecipes]

thank you very *MUCH*

[@SimonKelk]

I am genuinely impressed by your unique voice. @@RetroRecipes

[@allan.n.7227]

5:57 Did you like "lakridspiber" ? (The laqourice shaped as a pipe).. they are very popular here - even for children (however the EU is trying to get them banned)..

[@RetroRecipes]

They're still waiting to be eaten!

[@allan.n.7227]

Perifractic's Retro Recipes please let us know if you like’em :-)

[@RetroRecipes]

My dad loved licorice so I'm sure I will

[@allan.n.7227]

@@RetroRecipes This is very soft licorice (1/10 or 2/10) .. if you like it let me consider sending you some more "serious" licorice ;) (ie stronger flavour and and more salty)

[@aitchpea6011]

Wow, haven't seen liquorice pipes in the UK for a very long time. Same with candy cigarettes and sweet tobacco. All banned because they "promote smoking"

[@TheVampirePredator]

There are no words to describe how incredibly cool this is.

[@dialupdude]

Vote for the Brixty Four, and tell a friend!

[@RayyM2]

When a late-night "Chill" radio DJ talks about technology.

[@stoojinator]

What function did you perform at the keyboard factory? It sounds like your boss was a control freak. Glad you escaped and found ALTernative employment in the END.

[@nzoomed]

Awesome opening theme tune, is this done on a SID?

[@RetroRecipes]

Thanks! Yes that's how I did it. Check out my chiptunes playlist for the music video 👍🕹️

[@j-man6001]

That dog makes this the greatest vid ever!

[@sergiomax1607]

does it have a speed mode for the basic ?

[@theotherchannel2279]

When I watch your videos, I feel like I am watching Blue Peter. ;)

[@RetroRecipes]

That's such a nice compliment ❤️

[@nullplan01]

Halfway through I was thinking: Why don't we build all our cases like this? "And then - disaster." - Oh, that's why.

[@Haremheb76]

What a great idea!

[@CubicleNate]

This was fantastic and I appreciate, very much, you sharing this. If you ever find it in your heart to do more on the Ultimate-64, I wouldn't mind at all. I am very curious about that product.

[@kruemmelbande5078]

Uhm... Whats with the Chips?

[@SandsOfArrakis]

Those are the ram chips of course.

[@kruemmelbande5078]

@@SandsOfArrakisJeah but he didnt say anything about the chips in the video

[@21stcenturyjedi]

Not sure if my previous comment made it through, so please forgive me if this is a double-post: I find it funny that you managed to combine the use of LEGO bricks with the Commodore 64, and I'll tell you why: My mother used to work at the North American LEGO manufacturing facility for many years, which happened to be located in my hometown. As a kid, I remember being able to walk through the facility and see the various production lines which handled things like the molding of the plastic pieces and the packaging of the sets. Back then, we also owned a Commodore 64, which I spent many hours on learning to program and play games. You can imagine my delight as I happened to walk through the plant one day and looked up above the machinery on the floor to the monitors that were stationed above each production line, to find that each line had a Commodore 64 next to the monitor that showed the status of the line. I remember being surprised at the thought that a place as big and complex as LEGO would be running their equipment on a computer system that I could program at home. In retrospect, I feel like there's some sort of natural synergy between LEGO and Commodore - to me, at least. Here's hoping that we'll see LEGO produce the Brixtyfour sooner rather than later!

[@JeffDeWitt]

While it might be kind of surprising that LEGO was using those C64's it makes a lot of sense. They were cheap, readily available, and would do the job. Going with regular commercial equipment would have cost a LOT more.

[@RetroRecipes]

That's fascinating. Thank you for sharing!

[@davidchristensen6908]

I could care less about the Commodore C64 then or today. I still sat on the edge of my seat watching this whole video build. As much as I loved the old machines and sound I was always ready for the newer faster better color and sound machines myself. Love 8 bit sounds nothing better. I really enjoyed this video and it is very cool and impressive you met your criteria and I really enjoyed the LEGO keyboard. I know I am a freak because I am not ordering 3 of these but I want to wish you well on sales I think this is amazing and it looks like it will be hours if not months of fun for you all. I do want computer history preserved. Always enjoy your videos.

[@beatchef]

How much less could you care? :D

[@AllonKirtchik]

What’s the story behind the left hand black ring?

[@RetroRecipes]

You'd have to ask Mrs Perifractic ;-)

[@AllonKirtchik]

Retro Recipes lol, I was wondering because a black ring can mean many things, all the way from asexuality to swinging

[@Lucasrainford]

I was thinking 'what if ya drop it?' then a second later....

[@soundguydon]

Excellent !!!!!

[@MrChrisRP]

Cool dude. It was fun watching the innovation.

[@CJWarlock]

I like the puns. :) ...Oh, and I've already voted for the Lego Commodore 64 at the Lego website. :)

[@ClarkCWSKent]

Very very nice video! Thank you for doing your research! :)

[@RetroRecipes]

You're welcome!

[@sheep1ewe]

Awsome! My faworite colour is yellow too... :)

[@sheep1ewe]

@@HelloKittyFanMan. Because This deserve a brand!

[@sheep1ewe]

@@HelloKittyFanMan. I think the first one probably became a pretty good one now after Your first comment, so maybe we shall save that one?

[@sheep1ewe]

@@HelloKittyFanMan.Ok, i hawe fixed it now.

[@brassj67]

As Clive Sinclair would say, "It looks like it was designed by a Bulgarian bricklayer" 🤣 Love it. Well done. It must have took a lot of time to design and build

[@Kaaputenen]

1:02 does Ashley know you're cheating on her with another associate? Also, you're gonna get banned from Walmart at this rate. Cool project though!

[@Blue_Noah]

She is very cute, btw!