The Chat64 Cartridge is a modern expansion module designed and developed by Bart Venneker and Theo van den Beld for giving new life into your Commodore 64. It transforms your retro machine into a communication hub, bridging the gap between old computing technology and today’s digital world, while preserving the charm of the original hardware.
Features
The main feature of the cartridge is communications, users from various 8-bit computers can chat in a single room. Additionally, users can send private messages to each other for one-on-one conversations. And if there’s no one around to chat with, don’t worry—Eliza, our A.I. chatbot, is always available. Ask her anything and enjoy an engaging conversation!
- Chatbox functionality
- Public and Private messaging
- A.I. Chatbot functionality
Eliza is our A.I. chatbot, unlike the old Eliza you may remember from back in the day. This is true A.I.—Eliza on steroids, if you will.
- Automatic software updates
More features
- Compatibility with other machines: Works not only with the C64, but also with the C128, MEGA65, Ultimate64, and C64 Reloaded machines.
- Open source project: Full documentation, firmware, and hardware design are available on GitHub, making it easy for developers to customize.
The Chat64 Cartridge is a perfect choice for retro computing fans, developers, and educators who want to add modern communication features to their Commodore 64.
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