PD-64 from SPL

The PD-64 from SideProjectsLab (SPL) is a compact plug & play power supply as a direct replacement for the original Commodore 64 power supply. The PD-64 is powered by a standard USB PD power supply (not included, but can be ordered as an option) and uses highly efficient switching regulators. This sets the PD-64 apart from other comparable switching power supplies: It not only provides the DC supply voltage (5 V DC / 2 A), but also a genuine, galvanically isolated AC voltage (9 V AC / 1 A, 50/60 Hz) – thus replicating the original power supply unit completely and authentically.

Both outputs are digitally controlled and equipped with a comprehensive protection circuit (electronic fuses, overvoltage and overcurrent protection, thermal shutdown). This ensures that the C64 is supplied with a stable and safe voltage at all times.

A few words about the housing colors in our blog.

Plug&Play – simply plug in and get started. No soldering, no modifications to the C64 required.

Presentation video on Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hznWD4iIIvQ

The scope of delivery includes a few “stands” from our color range (housing color + random selection)

Now available in 12 colors:

• Breadbin Brown (ABS)
• Beige (ABS)
• “Transparent” (ABS) – not transparent!
• Translucent Orange (PETG/ABS)
• Orange (PETG/ABS)
• Translucent blue (PETG/ABS)
• Blue (PETG/ABS)
• Red (PETG/ABS)
• Translucent amber (PETG/ABS)
• Translucent green (PETG/ABS)
• Translucent gray (PETG/ABS)
• Yellow (PETG/ABS)

Only on special request: black and (signal) white.

When changing the housing, the old one becomes unusable as the ring on the 7-pin connector has to be cut through.

Functions & special features

• Direct replacement for the original Commodore 64 power supply – no modification to the C64 necessary
• Genuine, galvanically isolated 9 V AC output voltage (not a simple DC substitute)
• Switchable between 50 Hz (PAL) and 60 Hz (NTSC) for the correct TOD clock (Time-of-Day)
• Highly efficient switching regulators on both outputs (5 V DC & 9 V AC)
• Digital regulation of both supply voltages for maximum stability
• Comprehensive protection circuit: electronic fuses, overvoltage protection, overcurrent protection, thermal protection
• Power Button Lock: controlled power-on process to protect the C64’s internal fuses
• Status LEDs show the status of both outputs at a glance
• USB-C input (USB-PD protocol, 12 V / min. 2 A required)
• DIN-7 connector for direct connection to the C64
• Compatible with all motherboard revisions of the Commodore 64 and Commodore 64c (including modern replicas)

Technical specifications

⚡DC output (5 V DC)

〜 AC output (9 V AC)

🔌 Input & connections

🛡 Protection & safety

🖥 Compatibility