Tag: commodore

Hardware Vintage Computing

HD9800 GBS8200 CGA EGA YUV to VGA Converter Module

July 16, 2016May 4, 2023 ToughDev 5 Comments 15kHz, amiga, atari, cga, commodore, converter, VGA

In an attempt to display the Amiga 500 15kHz VGA output signal nicely on a my LCD monitor, I bought

Hardware Vintage Computing

Multi Evolution 500 and Amiga A501 expansion cards on an Amiga 500

May 9, 2016May 4, 2023 ToughDev 6 Comments amiga, commodore, memory expansion, real time clock

I came across a Multi Evolution 500 SCSI controller expansion card on eBay, which was described by the seller as faulty

Hardware Vintage Computing

Commodore 386SX-LT Laptop

April 8, 2016May 4, 2023 ToughDev 6 Comments 80386, commodore, laptop, ms dos, windows

I recently purchased a Commodore 386SX-LT laptop, an old 80386 laptop with 1.6MB of RAM (640KB base memory + 1MB

Since 2008, ToughDev has been extensively exploring a variety of technical topics—from software development to electronics design. Key areas of focus include Android and iOS programming, VoIP technologies, embedded systems using Arduino and PIC microcontrollers, reverse engineering, and retro-computing.

Recent highlights include running macOS Sequoia on a Dell Latitude, teardown of the vintage Tandy 2500RSX—a powerful 386 system by Tandy Corporation, the Super 8086 Box—a home-built PC XT emulator with full legacy hardware support— and the dsMP3, a custom-designed multi-band radio with MP3 recording and playback.

Got something cool or curious to share? Get in touch—whether it's a retro challenge, embedded puzzle, or deep tech curiosity, I’m always open to fresh ideas and unique projects. You can also learn more about what I do on the About ToughDev page