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Thanks Hutch, I will do that. It's interesting that the bottom pads on my board were the ones to corrode.

I have looked at the keyboard and just one key was not working, the run/stop key. I...

Another problem with these early Vic 20s is that the linear 5v regulator runs really hot, hence the very large heat sinks, etc. I have seen images of Vics with distorted and melted cases from the...

My story is a bit of a strange one. While I started programming BASIC in 1981 on Commodore Pets, I did get a job programming BASIC in the late 90's. It was software for casinos to track and manage...

I have an early VIC 20 (with the two-prong power connector and gold labels) that is in really good condition. I haven't powered it on in about 8 years, but it fired right up no problems. As far as...

Thanks for the welcome. I started working on one of my Commodore VIC 20s, it has some issues that need to be taken care of soon. I will start a thread the the commodore forum for that. :)

Jason

Hi, my name is Jason and I currently live in Spokane, WA. I just moved here about a year ago to help take care of my dad. I have far too many hobbies, but vintage computing is what I enjoy the...