Checking and fixing C64 stuff ... keyboard fix, checking ICs and more

In this video I check out C64 stuff. Plain and simple.
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RETRO is the new black is a retro channel for retro enthusiasts. The channel features retro computers, game consoles and gadgets from the 1970, 1980 and 1990s as well as new tech for old machines. The videos range from simple unboxing to repairs and sometimes even the creation of new things.
I try to upload two videos a week (one smaller QUICK SHOT video and one longer main Video).
Some machines featured in my (upcoming) videos are: Commodore PET, Commodore C64, Commodore VIC 20 (VC20), Atari 800XL, Commodore Amiga, Atari ST, Amstrad (Schneider) CPC, IBM PCs, Apple IIe, Apple Macintosh, Amiga 3000, Amiga 2000 and many more.
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[@winstonsmith478]

That heat shrink used to probe male pins in connectors is a great idea.

[@RetroWK]

Thanks! I learned that from Jan Beta if I remember correctly.

[@networkg]

When that happens, I return the item telling Ebay that untested or even non-working does not mean stripped.

[@preferredimage]

Phew. unwrapping joysticks and it could have been so much worse... like 4x Sinclair SJS1's!!

[@Charleshawn66]

NICE box of Commodore goodness!!! I like the 2 camera angels at the same time. Thats a LOT of joysticks! What is "the classic IC dump"? If it's an eBay scam can't you return it under PayPal protection? or get some money returned for the 2 missing SIDs and 2 VIC-II chips? What was the cost for this lot? TY for the Commodore content.

[@RetroWK]

It's kind of a semi-legal scam where you just say it's broken and don't show the whole story in the pictures. I paid € 55,75 shipped. Not great, but not terrible either.

[@hollgo626]

Tja, da waren wohl wieder diese ominösen Chipräuber aktiv, von denen man manchmal in den eBay Beschreibungen von ausgedienten Ersatzteilboards liest....

[@CallousCoder]

Is that an ALDI 64 or is my colour blindness showing it as more grey than beige? And I love those key caps.

[@hollgo626]

Both c64s Wolfgang were sent have Longboards so they are both classical breadbins. Aldi C64s all have shortboards and are Made in California with a CA Serial number.

[@RetroWK]

Nope. Just plain old C64s. Early ones though.