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title: Commodore MAX Machine / Ultimax / VC-10
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categories:
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- Computers
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types:
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- Home Computer
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origins:
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- U.S.A.
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years:
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- '1982'
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cpus:
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- MOS 6510
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params:
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name: MAX Machine / Ultimax / VC-10
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company: /companies/commodore
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company_name: Commodore
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specs:
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- label: NAME
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value: MAX Machine / Ultimax / VC-10
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- label: MANUFACTURER
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value: Commodore
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- label: TYPE
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value: Home Computer
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- label: ORIGIN
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value: U.S.A.
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- label: YEAR
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value: '1982'
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- label: BUILT IN LANGUAGE
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value: MAX BASIC on cartridge
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- label: KEYBOARD
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value: |-
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Flat membrane keyboard, 4 function keys, 2 arrow keys\
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<-, CONTROL, RUN/STOP, SHIFT LOCK, C=, SHIFT (x2), CLR HOME, INST/DEL, RESTORE, RETURN
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- label: CPU
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value: MOS 6510 (6502 compatible)
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- label: SPEED
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value: 1 Mhz
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- label: CO-PROCESSOR
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value: SID (Sound chip), 6566 VIC-II (Video chip)
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- label: RAM
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value: 2.5 kb
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- label: ROM
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value: 2kb
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- label: TEXT MODES
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value: 40 x 25
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- label: GRAPHIC MODES
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value: 320 x 200
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- label: COLORS
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value: '16'
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- label: SOUND
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value: 'SID (Sound Interface Device) : 3 voices, 9 octaves'
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- label: I/O PORTS
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value: Power in (DIN7), Audio output (minijack), Cartridge port, RF TV out, Cassette interface (bus), 2 x joystick connectors
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- label: POWER SUPPLY
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value: 'External PSU : AC100v, 50/60Hz, 25VA / DC 5v 1.2A / AC 9v 0.45A'
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tabs:
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- photos
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- hardware
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- software
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- links
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photos:
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- title: MAX
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subtitle: ''
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text: ''
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image: null
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- title: MAX MACHINE
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subtitle: ''
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text: ''
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image: null
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- title: RIGHT SIDE
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subtitle: ''
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text: ''
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image: null
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- title: LEFT SIDE
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subtitle: ''
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text: ''
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image: null
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- title: BACK
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subtitle: ''
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text: |-
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From left-to-right:
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• On/off switch.\
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• Power-in (DIN7).\
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• Audio-out (mini-jack).\
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• Cartidge Slot.\
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• Channel Select Switch (Ch. 1/Ch. 2).\
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• TV RF-Out.\
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• Cassette Port.
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image: null
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- title: 'REAR #2'
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subtitle: ''
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text: ''
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image: null
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- title: MAX AND GAMES
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subtitle: ''
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text: ''
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image: null
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- title: 'BOX #1'
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subtitle: ''
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text: ''
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image: null
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- title: 'BOX #2'
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subtitle: ''
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text: ''
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image: null
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hardware:
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- title: POWER SUPPLY
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subtitle: ''
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text: |-
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The diagram above depicts the female DIN7 connector at the rear of the Commodore MAX.
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**(1)** 0V\
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**(2)** 0V\
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**(3)** NC\
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**(4)** +5V\
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**(5)** +5V\
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**(6)** AC 9V\
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**(7)** AC 9V
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image: null
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screenshots:
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- title: MOLE ATTACK
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subtitle: cartridge
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text: ''
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image: null
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- title: ROAD RACE
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subtitle: Cartridge
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text: ''
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image: null
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- title: GORF CARTRIDGE
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subtitle: ''
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text: ''
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image: null
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- title: KICKMAN
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subtitle: Screenshot
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text: ''
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image: null
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- title: CLOWNS
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subtitle: Screenshot
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text: ''
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image: null
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links:
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- title: Commodore MAX
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url: http://go.to/cbmmax
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text: Well-designed website dedicated to the Commodore MAX.
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- title: The Commodore Gallery
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url: http://www.zimmers.net/cbmpics/cmax.html
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text: Interesting Commodore MAX website with schematics, technical information, and pictures.
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- title: The secret weapons of Commodore
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url: http://www.floodgap.com/retrobits/ckb/secret/ultimax.html
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text: Comprehensive website detailing the Commodore MAX.
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comments:
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- author: ThunderBlade (Germany)
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date: Friday 8th October 2021
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text: The statement that the MAX Machine can not do multi color is incorrect. I own a MAX Machine so I tried MAX BASIC and set bit 4 in $D016 to switch on multi color mode. It behaves exactly like on a C64, multi color mode goes on.
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- author: WEMEDIA (Italy)
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date: Saturday 6th May 2017
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text: |-
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Ira Velinsky designed MAX Machine, C116 and CBM-II line.\
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Then he moved to Atari where he made Portfolio and Stacy case.\
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I play Avenger for the MAX: best Space Invaders conversion ever, better than C64 version
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- author: RetroRoby (Luxemburg)
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date: Thursday 28th July 2011
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text: |-
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I''m searching also a Commodore Max not to expensif. But i don''t know where i can search for.\
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Can you help me please?
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Thank you and best regard RetroRoby
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- author: R.T.Dickinson (London)
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date: Sunday 28th August 2005
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text: I've just added a Japanese version of the Max to my Commodore computer collection. The P.S. is 110v and the display is NTSC. All the instructions are in Japanese. The unit came with all its original packaging and is in pristine condition and full working order. 4 games cartridges and a commodore basic cartridge was also included in the sale.
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oc_id: 40
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source:
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url: https://web.archive.org/web/20230417024942/http://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?c=40
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date: '2023-04-17'
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The Commodore MAX was released after the [VIC 20](/museum/commodore-vic-20/) and at the same time as the [C64](/museum/commodore-c64/). It was intended to be Commodore’s low-end offering ($150-180), whereas the C64 was envisioned as a high-end product ($595).
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The system was very inexpensive and lacked even basic features such a user expansion port. In reality, the MAX was a severely limited C64. Several MAX software titles could actually be run on the C64.
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Some production models used the same video chip as the C64, while others used a 6566 (the NTSC C64 uses the 6567; the PAL C64 uses a 6569). Regardless of video chip, both variants offered only a single graphics resolution of 320x200 and could not utilize the ‘multi-color’ functions available on the C64 (unless you set bit 4 in $D016 in MAX BASIC). The SID sound chip is identical to the one found in its C64 cousin. BASIC was stored on cartridge rather than in ROM.
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Though initially planned for world-wide release, the Commodore MAX was sold primarily in Japan. It was advertised in North America under the name **ULTIMAX**, as well as in Germany under the name **VC-10**.
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Thanks to **Dr IDO** for some information.
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