EVO64 is a completely reimagined and fully backwards-compatible Commodore 64 mainboard replacement

• It has been developed with the goal to deliver the best possible Audio and Video experience from the original Commodore 64 reference architecture
• It's fully authentic and completely faithful to the original system's heritage, supporting all of the original MOS & CSG chip versions, as well as modern clones (e.g., tested with ARMSID, ARM2SID, FPGASID, SwinSID, BackSID, Kawari VIC-II replacement, Monotech CPU adapters, and may others)
• It combines all of the best features and capabilities that have become available as add-ons and upgades in recent years, into a unified, simple & convenient design, that's sleek & stylish and just plain fun to use
• Includes support for dual-SID Chips, in either dual-Mono or True Stereo modes
• Includes a fully integrated ClearVideo64 Circuit, which provides the best quality video output you can achieve from the original C64 chips
• Includes a integrated Multi-ROM with supports for: 8x Kernals, 4x versions of Basic and 8x Character sets, as well as 32x onboard Cartridge ROMS (Diagnostics, games & utilities) 
• EVO64 is easy for an experienced builder to make in just a couple hours, since all of the Surface Mounted (SMD) components are already presoldered in place
• This system is compatible with an optional set of tube-based audio preamplifiers, called the NuTube64 and Triode64, which can be purchased separately and added at any time

This bundle includes a full Bill of Materials (BOM), containing everything you need to complete the EVO64 build

 

This bundle also includes the Official "EVO Premium and Ultra Low Noise Components" outlined below...

• An Aries standard profile ZIF socket (1x 32 pin - low profile sockets are not available in the 32 pin package)
• A set of custom DIP Switch overlay dongles that allow fast and convenient switching of EVO's multi-ROM, Cartridge Banks and multi-SID configuration settings
• An custom ultra low noise EVO PWR 5v Switching Voltage Regulator
• An ultra low noise Coilcraft AC Filter Choke
• A set of color-coded jumpers that help to differentiate power setting changes RED from configuration changes BLUE
• A set of Aries low profile ZIF sockets (4x 40 pin & 2x 28 pin)

Here's what the Completed EVO64 Build will look like, using the components included with this bundle

Please Note that this bundle DOES NOT INCLUDE MOS or CSG Chips, you must acquire them separately:

• 2x MOS6526 CIAs (or a compatible solution like the forthcoming "J-CIA")
• 1x VIC II, all versions are supported, so any PAL or NTSC VIC-II, running either 12v or 5v (e.g., MOS 6567 or 6569 @ 12v; or the 8562 or 8565 @ 5v). The Kawari VIC II Replacement replacement is also fully supported
• Either 1x or 2x SID sound chips. All variants are supported (e.g., any MOS 6581 @ 12v or 8580 @ 5v). All popular SID clones are fully supported as well, like the ARMSID & ARM2SID, FPGASID, BackSID, SIDKick, SwinSID and SwinSID Ultimate. You can even mix & match different SIDs in each socket
• 1x MOS 6510 or 8500 CPU (both chip versions are functionally identical). EVO also supports the Monotech 6502 to 6510 adapter
• Sources to check for original MOS / CSG chips include: RunStopReStore, Retroleum, PolyPlay, as well as secondary marketplaces like eBay, AliEx, etc. (please exercise caution when buying parts from the secondary marketplaces, check the seller's feedback and reputations, etc.) 

NOTES FOR THE DO IT YOURSELF BUILDERS (DIY)

• Please note that EVO64 is NOT a beginner or entry-level DIY Project 
• To complete this build successfully requires intermediate level soldering experience
• Otherwise, you risk damage to the board and its components and even possible injury to yourself (e.g., risk of burns from soldering iron, etc.)
• A comprehensive DIY Builders Guide is available online, which steps through all phases of the build, setup, configuration and testing process

NOTES FOR THE FOLKS THAT WANT A FULLY ASSEMBLED EVO64 BOARD

• If you would like to purchase a fully assembled EVO64 system, you can find a list of registered builders on the RETROSPECTIVE.SHOP website 
• PLEASE NOTE: The EVO team is not involved in the transaction between you and a registered builder. We do not influence their builder fees and we do not receive any compensation from them for their services to the EVO community

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT THE EVO64 LINKTREE: @EVO64