MEGA65 🔴 Livestream | Upgrade the Motherboard from V3 to V6 #mega65 #c64
Against my better judgement, I'm going to attempt to upgrade my MEGA65 from the V3 motherboard to the V6 (a donation from a generous viewer. You know who you are!). It should be simple swap out, but as you know, things never go that smoothly on a retroCombs Livestream. Jump into chat to join the crowd, laugh at your host, and provide technical assistance when the going gets tough. Here's a shorter video with the process: • MEGA65 Tutorial - Board Removal Be sure to subscribe to my new gadgets channel: @retrocombs-tech *Additional Tips:* • Remove all SD cards before removal • Remove the Reset Button cover from the switch before removal • Remove the VGA screw posts for extra room inserting and removing the the board • Bend the backplate above the Ethernet port to relieve pressure and be careful not to break the small tab above the external microSD card slot Links: Disclosure Statement: When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to Amazon and the eBay Partner Network. V6 Motherboard: https://shop.trenz-electronic.de/en/T... 🏬 My Recommendations: https://www.amazon.com/shop/retrocombs 💾️ BitBinders Dual 1581 Floppy Drive and Others: https://bitbinders.com/ 🥼️ Sew Ready MEGA65 and Other's Covers: https://www.ebay.com/str/sewready 🚨 Commodore C64 LED Sign: https://www.retroledsigns.com/ Items of Interest to go with your MEGA65: 💾️ SD Cards: https://amzn.to/3YVqGW4 (US) | https://amzn.to/40OTcv4 (UK) 🐭 Tank Mouse - https://sordan.ie/search/?q=tank+mouse 🎮️ TheGamePad: https://amzn.to/43H7iNu (US) | https://amzn.to/46byPZu (UK) 🕹️️ TheJoystick: https://amzn.to/43lVHUh (US) | https://amzn.to/43NKiNk (UK) 🖱️️ TheMouse: https://amzn.to/3PiJ1JM (US) | https://amzn.to/3qNoVwP (UK) 🕹️️ Hyperkin Trooper Controller: https://amzn.to/3l1CHXj (US) | https://amzn.to/46U8C1I (UK) 🎮️ Hyperkin Ranger Controller: https://amzn.to/3orPuEv (US) | https://amzn.to/3yXJniA (UK) 🕹️️ THECXSTICK: (US) https://amzn.to/3UgLwgy | https://amzn.to/3xNvz9Z (UK) 💻️ TheA500 Mini: https://amzn.to/3OVxJuD (US) | https://amzn.to/3OVxJuD (UK) 💻️ TheC64 Maxi: https://amzn.to/3oN64kW (US) | https://amzn.to/3PeBzPL (UK) 💻️ TheC64 Mini: https://amzn.to/3OSykx0 (US) | https://amzn.to/3NaAFkB (UK) 💻️ TheVIC20: https://amzn.to/3CA7anp (UK) 💾️ USB Drive: https://amzn.to/466QDVw (US) | https://amzn.to/3X9iaBH (UK) Find me online at: 📝 Blog: http://www.retrocombs.com/ ❌ X: / stevencombs 🐘 Mastodon: mastodon.social/@stevencombs 📹 YouTube: / stevencombs 📹 YouTube: / stevencombs-tech 📘 Facebook: https://fb.com/retrocombsfb 👕 Merch: https://www.retrocombs.com/shop ☕ BMAC: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/retroCombs Producers: Keven, The Lovely Accountant, & Stefan E., retroKat Executive Producers: C.L.P., Jamie's Hack Shack, Mindrail, Mislav Krleža Music Credit: Karl Casey @WhiteBatAudio (Thanks for all the great retro tunes, Karl!) #mega65 #c64 #bitbinders Time Codes ================================== After Livestream 00:00:00 Introduction 00:10:06 The Beginning of the End 00:16:39 Unboxing and Sew Ready (I LOVE THESE) 00:23:05 retroCombians Check In 00:26:11 Thanks BitBinder for the Dual Floppy Drives! 00:29:14 Uncover the MEGA65 00:31:01 Why I'm Upgrading and Why You Shouldn't 00:33:12 Testing the R3 Board Before Replacement 00:35:22 Unboxing the R6 Motherboard 00:48:00 Preparing to Install the New Motherboard 00:49:45 Removing the R3 Motherboard 01:02:16 Success Removing the R3 Motherboard! 01:07:39 Thanks for your Support! 01:09:16 Installing the R6 Motherboard 01:16:28 Checking on the retroCombians Before Test 01:24:06 Don't forget the Internal SD Card 01:28:07 Does it Work? 01:32:37 Demo Time 01:36:06 MEGA65 Bad Apple Demo 01:39:22 What's on the Latest MEGA65 SD Card? 01:46:54 Final Check with retroCombians 01:57:03 Final Chat =============================================