{"id":17362,"date":"2026-07-10T18:18:35","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T18:18:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.retrobuddys.com\/shop\/uncategorized\/sidkick-pico-2350-by-frenetic-for-the-c64-c64u-and-c128\/"},"modified":"2026-07-10T18:18:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T18:18:35","slug":"sidkick-pico-2350-by-frenetic-for-the-c64-c64u-and-c128","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.retrobuddys.com\/en\/shop\/c64\/sidkick-pico-2350-by-frenetic-for-the-c64-c64u-and-c128\/","title":{"rendered":"SIDKick Pico 2350 by Frenetic for the C64, C64U, and C128"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The SIDKick pico (\u201cSKpico\u201d) is a direct replacement for the SID 6581\/8580 sound chips in the C64 and C128 computers (as well as the Commodore 64 Ultimate) and can also emulate the SFX Sound Expander (FM). It was developed as a cost-effective alternative to other replacement solutions without compromising on quality. <\/p>\n<p>Our SidKick Pico (SidKick Pico 2350 DAC) is officially licensed by Frntc, and we are pleased to offer and support this module.<\/p>\n<p>The emulation is based on an enhanced version of reSID 0.16 (incorporating parts of reSID 1.0 as well as some extras) and also includes several unique features:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dual 6581 and\/or 8580 emulation, or 6581\/8580 plus FM emulation.<\/li>\n<li>Advanced SID filter settings and 19 measured 6581 filter curves.<\/li>\n<li>Address of the second SID at $d400, $d420, $d500, $d420 + $d500 simultaneously, $de00, $df00 (no $d500 on the C128) or at any address when an external chip-select signal is used (e.g., for the C64 Ultimate or on Ultimate-64 boards).<\/li>\n<li>Paddle\/mouse support with optional anti-jitter function.<\/li>\n<li>Integrated configuration menu (launch with &#8220;SYS 54301&#8243;\/&#8221;SYS 54333,&#8221; even from C128 mode).<\/li>\n<li>Integrated PRG launcher (&#8220;SYS 54333.0,&#8221; etc., or via the menu); PRGs can be integrated into the firmware or flashed via the configuration menu<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Plug &#038; Play:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>No soldering required.<\/li>\n<li>The latest firmware is installed.<\/li>\n<li>Out with the old SID, in with the SIDKick Pico.<\/li>\n<li>The included cables can be installed, but this is not required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Functions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A direct replacement for the 6581 and the 8580.<\/li>\n<li>ReSid emulation with an additional Digiboost option for the 8580.<\/li>\n<li>Built-in DAC for crisp, clear sound.<\/li>\n<li>Multicolored LED for even more SID disco flair!<\/li>\n<li>Stereo and FM options, including stereo separation.<\/li>\n<li>Raspberry Pi Pico 2350 chip and DAC integrated onto the circuit board<\/li>\n<li>Integrated configuration menu (SYS54301) and the ability to add additional programs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Scope of delivery:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Available in &#8220;Basic&#8221; and &#8220;Ultimate&#8221; versions<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Ultimate&#8221; comes with an adapter board (including jumper cables) that allows you to install a full-featured stereo SID and FM option into the secondary SID socket of the Commodore 64 Ultimate.<\/li>\n<li>The Basic version comes with pre-installed pin headers and 2 Grabber cables for stereo configurations in devices with a single SID socket.<\/li>\n<li>Fully assembled, programmed with the latest firmware, and tested. &#8220;Plug &#038; Play&#8221;! <\/li>\n<li>A USB-C programming adapter and jumpers for easy firmware upgrades are included.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Links:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>GitHub page for the SidKick Pico: <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/frntc\/SIDKick-pico\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/github.com\/frntc\/SIDKick-pico<\/a><\/li>\n<li>SIDKick pico in action: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3Wam-UXWBd0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3Wam-UXWBd0<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=aWAfkrH59jg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=aWAfkrH59jg<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The SIDKick pico (\u201cSKpico\u201d) is a direct replacement for the SID 6581\/8580 sound chips in the C64 and C128 computers (as well as the Commodore 64 Ultimate) and can also emulate the SFX Sound Expander (FM). 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