RETRO Innovations

Your Commodore 64/128 machine can join the growing ranks of Internet capable systems by installing the 64NIC+ Ethernet interface. 64NIC+ offers inexpensive Ethernet connectivity and more. Based on the Crystal CS8900 10 megabit Ethernet interface engine, the interface emulates the popular RR-NET solution as well as the NET64 and TFE systems.

Designed by Brain Innovations and previously sold as a fundraiser for the the Cincinnati Commodore Computer Club (CCCC), 64NIC+ allows the Commodore user to experience online connectivity in true 8-bit glory.  Play online Ethernet games, telnet to your favorite BBSes, Twitter from your Commodore!

In addition to Ethernet capabilities, the system also includes an optional on board ROM socket that can be loaded with up to 16 cartridge images.   With the appropriate ROM, the 64NIC+ can autoboot and load your favorite games and utilities via TCP/IP, no disk drive required.

Main features include:

• Self contained functionality. No pieces to disconnect
• 10 Mbit Ethernet connectivity
• RR-NET compatibility
• C64 and C128 compatibility

Technical Features include:

• The ubiquitous RESET switch!
• Onboard optional ROM socket for autoboot functionality
• ROM socket can accommodate up to 256kB ROMs
• Optional rotary switch can select 1 of 16 ROM images
• Cartridge can be configured to reside in either IO1 or IO2 address spaces
• Cartridge can be configured to reside in any 16 byte address bank within the IO address space.

Upgrade options include:

• 16 position rotary switch:  This can be used (with an appropriately programmed EPROM) to select 1 of 16 ROM images.
• 2Mb (256kB) Blank EPROM: Program your favorite ROM images into the EPROM and use the optional rotary switch to select each image
• Clear plastic enclosure:  Enclose your 64NIC+ in clear plastic.  NOTE: Enclosure comes un-machined.  It can be modified using sharp knife and/or Dremel.