Tag: Commodore

  • Understanding Azimuth

    Understanding Azimuth

    Azimuth Head Alignment is one of my go-to tools when working on datasettes. It is not only useful for adjusting azimuth but also for datasette […]

  • Datasette repair notes

    Datasette repair notes

    Commodore’s datasette is a robust little machine, and many of them still keep spinning. Furthermore, many of the most frequent problems can be fixed easily. […]

  • Testing floppy drives
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    Testing floppy drives

    Commodore’s 1541-family of floppy drives went out of sales decades ago. The drives that remain in working condition have surpassed their life expectancy multiple times. […]