====== Modding ======

I have prepared a modding walkthrough document here:

===== Walkthrough =====

  * [[https://thec64community.online/thread/501/project-carousel-usb|PCU]] (Project Carousel USB)
  * [[Custom Firmware for mod without FEL or UART]] (aka: THEC64 X-Windows Mod)
  * [[TheC64 Carousel Game Tool]]
  * [[FEL-mode Hack - No UART needed]]
  * [[How to mod the c64 mini to add extra games|UART Hack - How to mod the c64 mini to add extra games]]

===== Forum links =====

These are the main threads outlining what is presently the most popular and well-documented path to mod your c64 mini:

  * http://thec64community.online/thread/76/thec64-modding-games-little-guide
  * http://thec64community.online/thread/4/modding-thec64-mini?page=7

  * https://www.facebook.com/groups/209280506324242/permalink/229787937606832/
    * Paolo DiscoBear Vaccari provided a set of extra 45 games that can be added to the menu
  * https://www.sendspace.com/file/h3ddyc
    * A direct link to download Paolo's extra 45 games
  * https://www.facebook.com/groups/209280506324242/permalink/315301865722105/
    * Paolo's updated set of now extra 84 games that can be added to the menu
  * https://mega.nz/?fbclid=IwAR1rS1AmIMr2lF0tJ9Vw3nFE4RQs-QAcBvsrN7cJG8cTq0Xl2KGJB1_rpaw#!0IJ0kSIY!OY9jVlUJwmeMNG_ZtWfBkesrObYRWmIsOHMUnJEj1us
    * A direct link to download Paolo's extra 84 games (list of games at[[https://gurce.net/c64mini/existing_multi-game_disks#paolo_s_usb_file_loader_set|Paolo's USB File Loader set]])
  * http://thec64community.online/post/2063/thread
    * The actual limit of the carousel items are 150. Firmware 1.2.0 added "Galencia" - one title above limit with Paolo's set, so one title has to be removed for this to show up (e.g. THE64-HALL-OF-FAME.tsg has to be renamed).
  * https://www.facebook.com/groups/209280506324242/permalink/225052331413726/
    * Mike Paull's mod effort, showing how he fed the UART cable through the case
  * https://www.facebook.com/groups/209280506324242/permalink/217174305534862/
    * a thread with Mike Paull's choice of UART connector
  * http://c64minicommunity.freeforums.net/thread/79/adding-uart-connector
    * Mike351's walkthrough on adding the UART connector
  * http://thec64community.online/thread/80/replacing-stock-c64-kernal-1541
    * Mike351's walkthrough on replacing the kernal
  * http://thec64community.online/thread/100/usb-gamepad-ninento-snes-controller?page=1&scrollTo=592
    * Info on joystick mappings

===== Modding via FEL Boot =====

  * https://gurce.net/oldforum/d/95-information-on-the-a20-cpu.txt
  * http://linux-sunxi.org/Retro_Games_Ltd_RGL001
  * http://thec64community.online/thread/4/modding-thec64-mini
  * https://www.facebook.com/groups/209280506324242/permalink/216680592250900/

===== Joystick-to-DB9 modding =====

I had references to these on the Hardware Compatibility page here:

  * [[hardware_compatibility_lists#joystick-to-db9_modding|Compatible hardware#joystick-to-db9_modding]]

===== Adding a Micro-SD connector =====

This is a method I'm still pondering. I shared some thoughts on it via twitter:

  * https://twitter.com/GurceIsikyildiz

I still haven't seen it through yet, so if someone wants to beat me to the finish-line, they're most welcome to :)

===== Adding a Raspberry PI =====

  * https://www.facebook.com/groups/209280506324242/permalink/216918578893768/