{"title":"BackBit Authorized Products","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this Collection you will find, BackBit line of products Authorized to be available at ToTs RETRO. The infamous BackSID v2 AVAILABLE NOW!! As well as some open source PLA Replacements, known as PLAster64 and PLAster128.  Modern Replacements for your RETRO Commodore Computer. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"backsid-v2-sid-replacement-for-mos6581-and-mos8580-commodore-64-c64c-c128-c128d","title":"BackSID v2 SID Replacement For MOS6581 and MOS8580 Commodore 64 c64c c128 c128d","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"J_module\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 10px 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" module-id=\"22897381290\" module-title=\"detailTextWithTitle\" render=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"detail-decorate-json-renderer-container\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"magic-0\" style=\"font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"magic-2\" data-spm-anchor-id=\"a2700.details.0.i22.c372452eu0XGzI\" style=\"font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 4px; border: 0px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"magic-3\" style=\"font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 4px 0px; border: 0px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-id=\"paragraph0\" class=\"magic-4\" style=\"font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; text-align: start; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Now at \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 30px;\"\u003eToTs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 30px;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 30px;\"\u003eRETRO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 28px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 30px;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eBackSID\u003c\/u\u003e v2\u003c\/span\u003e,  \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 24px;\"\u003eA Replacement SID CHIP for MOS6581 and MOS 8580\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(11, 83, 148); font-size: 20px;\"\u003eFor Use with Commodore 64 64c Commodore 128 128D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 28px;\"\u003eWhat is BackSID v2?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Roboto; text-align: left;\"\u003eBackSID v2\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Modern \u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Roboto; text-align: left;\"\u003eplug-and-play replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e for the \u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Roboto; text-align: left;\"\u003eMOS 6581\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Roboto; text-align: left;\"\u003e8580 SID sound chip\u003c\/strong\u003e used in the Commodore C64 and C128.\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;\"\u003eSimply remove the original SID and insert your NEW BackSID v2 into the socket — no modifications required.\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Roboto; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;\"\u003eFrom BackBit....\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1.41575em; color: rgb(109, 109, 109); font-family: \" source sans pro helveticaneue-light neue light helvetica arial grande sans-serif\u003e\"BackSID is back with Version 2! As compared to the original BackSID, it offers double the sampling rate and 4x filter accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1.41575em; color: rgb(109, 109, 109); font-family: \" source sans pro helveticaneue-light neue light helvetica arial grande sans-serif\u003eBackSID is a modern replacement for the 6581 and 8580 SID sound chips from the Commodore 64\/128. It runs using modern technology but faithfully reproduces the classic SID sounds. As compared to other SID replacements, it offers premier sound quality and behaves correctly with classic games, even supporting paddles. It automatically recognizes if you have a 9V or 12V machine and adjusts output level accordingly. Does not support audio passthrough.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1.41575em; color: rgb(109, 109, 109); font-family: \" source sans pro helveticaneue-light neue light helvetica arial grande sans-serif text-align: center\u003eFirmware can be upgraded with your C64\/C128.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1.41575em; color: rgb(109, 109, 109); font-family: \" source sans pro helveticaneue-light neue light helvetica arial grande sans-serif text-align: center\u003eOverDrive: Adds Loudness and mild Distortion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1.41575em; color: rgb(109, 109, 109); font-family: \" source sans pro helveticaneue-light neue light helvetica arial grande sans-serif text-align: center\u003eFilters: Changes cutoff frequencies to match SID Models, or choose a blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1.41575em; color: rgb(109, 109, 109); font-family: \" source sans pro helveticaneue-light neue light helvetica arial grande sans-serif text-align: center\u003eSmoothing: Reduces waveform aliasing but also sound brightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSoftware Link and Instructions included with Package, Each BackSID v2 includes a Unique Serial Number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(11, 83, 148); font-size: 20px;\"\u003eAny Questions Please Do Not Hesitate to ask. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ToTsRC\/ToTsRETRO","offers":[{"title":"BackSid v2","offer_id":48898410643699,"sku":"IF_7948DBF4","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5239\/3459\/files\/backsid-main-1.png?v=1777667586"},{"product_id":"plaster-v2-modern-mos-906114-01-mos-251064-01-pla-replacement-for-commodore-64","title":"PLAster v2 Modern MOS 906114-01 , MOS 251064-01 PLA Replacement for Commodore 64","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePLAster v2, PLA Replacement For MOS 906114-01 and MOS 251064-01 U17, Commodore 64 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable Now and made by:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToTs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRETRO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePLAster v2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIS a Modern PLA Replacement For C64\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Use with Commodore 64\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cbr\u003eASSY 326298\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eASSY 250407\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eASSY 250425\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eASSY 250466\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC64 Reloaded MK1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKU-14194HB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSX-64\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is PLAster v2?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePLAster v2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a modern energy efficient, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplug-and-play replacement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMOS 906114-01\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMOS 251064-01 PLA (Programmable Logic Array) chip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e used in the Commodore C64.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow do I use the new PLAster v2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimply remove the original PLA in position U17 and insert your \u003cb\u003eNEW PLAster v2\u003c\/b\u003e into the socket — no additional modifications required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is PLAster v2?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePLAster v2 is a GitHub Open Source Project created by BackBit, that is openly available to everyone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes the PLAster v2 Awesome?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern chip design allows for Low Energy Consumption and low heat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUses Exact Equations used in original MOS 906114-01\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCAS delay: Improves compatibility on some systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKERNAL Mode: Switch allows BackBit cartridge (and maybe others) to replace KERNAL ROM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRIVATE EYES Mode: Switch sets bus high to facilitate in-circuit testing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen Do I Replace My PLA?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Original Commodore 64 PLA, the chip located in U17 has long been plagued for failures caused by the excessive heat it produces during use.  If your commodore 64 model is experiencing the common issues of a failed or failing PLA listed below, it may be time to upgrade your PLA. Issues can present as....\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlank or Black,violet, pink or orange Screen on startup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlashing or “Rainbow” Screen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarbled Screen and Character Flaws\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverheating\/Temperature Spikes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThermal Crash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePartial Failures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCartridges failing to load\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncorrect Memory Count\/Out of Memory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3c3c3c; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(if you need ram, I carry that as well in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e below)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/totsrc.com\/products\/commodore-64-64c-128-128d-ram-replacement-4164-10-16pin-dip-w-sockets-tested\" title=\"Commodore 64\/128 Ram\"\u003eCommodore Ram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplacing your PLA may not always fix your problems as RAM, VIC-II chip and Kernal ROM can produce overlapping faults and failures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have a functioning original PLA, try placing Heat Sinks on them to protect then from excessive heat and potential damage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAny Questions Please Do Not Hesitate to ask. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ToTsRC\/ToTsRETRO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49095586119923,"sku":"BB906114","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5239\/3459\/files\/PLASterc64.png?v=1779241866"},{"product_id":"plaster-c128-modern-mos-8721-pla-replacement-for-commodore-128","title":"PLAster c128 Modern MOS 8721 PLA Replacement for Commodore 128","description":"\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePLAster c128, PLA Replacement For MOS 8721, Commodore 128 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable Now and made by:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToTs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRETRO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePLAster c128\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs a Modern PLA Replacement For c128, c128D and c128DCR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is PLAster c128?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePLAster c128\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a modern energy efficient, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplug-and-play replacement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMOS 8721\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e PLA (Programmable Logic Array) chip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e used in the Commodore C128.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow do I use the new PLAster c128\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimply remove the original MOS 8721 PLA in position U11 and insert your \u003cb\u003eNEW PLAster c128\u003c\/b\u003e in its place\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When upgrading your chips I recommend putting Heat sinks on all your \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eoriginal commodore \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3c3c3c; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003echips\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e to help with heat dissipation, also if replacing a chip, I always like to put a socket into the board, this will raise your chip and reduce internal clearance because of this I generally do not put the original shield back and don't recommend this,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3c3c3c; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is PLAster c128?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePLAster c128 is a GitHub Open Source Project created by BackBit, that is openly available to everyone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes the PLAster c128 Awesome?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern chip design allows for Low Energy Consumption and low heat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUses Exact Equations used in original MOS 8721\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3c3c3c; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mode: Switch allows cartridges to work in FAST mode\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKERNAL Mode: Switch allows BackBit cartridge (and maybe others) to replace KERNAL ROM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRIVATE EYES Mode: Switch sets bus high to facilitate in-circuit testing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen Do I Replace My PLA?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Original Commodore 128 PLA, the chip located in U11 usually fails from age and internal corrosion.  If your commodore 128 model is experiencing the common issues of a failed or failing PLA listed below, it may be time to upgrade your PLA. Issues can present as....\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Black Screen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarbage Screen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Screen Colors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlashing\/Rainbow Screen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverheating\/Temperature Spikes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnstable Operation\/Unexpected Freezes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeripherals Unresponsive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncorrect Memory Count\/Out of Memory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3c3c3c; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(if you need ram, I carry that as well in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e below)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/totsrc.com\/products\/commodore-64-64c-128-128d-ram-replacement-4164-10-16pin-dip-w-sockets-tested\" title=\"Commodore 64\/128 Ram\"\u003eCommodore Ram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplacing your PLA is a great start however, may not always fix your problems as RAM (U34-U45), MMU MOS 8722 (U7), VDC MOS 8563\/8568 (U22), VIC-II (U21), CPU MOS 8502 (U6) and Kernal\/Basic ROMs (u33,u34,u35) can produce overlapping faults and failures. Also MOS 8701(u8) and MOS 74ls257\/258 (u14\/u15) can cause similar issues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have a functioning original MOS chips, placing Heat Sinks on them to protect then from excessive heat can potential help them to last longer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAny Questions Please Do Not Hesitate to ask. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ToTsRC\/ToTsRETRO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49095611744499,"sku":"BB8721","price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5239\/3459\/files\/PLASterc128.png?v=1779241866"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5239\/3459\/collections\/BackBit-Logo-1024x247.png?v=1780928584","url":"https:\/\/totsrc.com\/collections\/backbit-authorized-products\/c128d.oembed","provider":"ToTsRC\/ToTsRETRO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}