Dan Tootill
@dantootill.bsky.social
Linux guy, retro-computing and electronics enthusiast, hobbyist graphic designer and 3D artist doing bits and pieces for the revived Commodore brand. Occasional writer and musician. Also that kid with the weird eyes off of GamesMaster.
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OMG it’s perfect. They nailed it. It’s 1985 again. I’m so happy.
January 20, 2026 at 5:10 PM
OMG it’s perfect. They nailed it. It’s 1985 again. I’m so happy.
AI fail of the day.
January 17, 2026 at 5:17 PM
AI fail of the day.
I know I said I wouldn't go on about it, but seeing my own artwork all over an article in the Guardian online this week was a nice surprise.
At a time when my future career is looking a tad uncertain, it's interesting to think about what happens next.
At a time when my future career is looking a tad uncertain, it's interesting to think about what happens next.
January 16, 2026 at 10:36 AM
I know I said I wouldn't go on about it, but seeing my own artwork all over an article in the Guardian online this week was a nice surprise.
At a time when my future career is looking a tad uncertain, it's interesting to think about what happens next.
At a time when my future career is looking a tad uncertain, it's interesting to think about what happens next.
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"What I love about the machine is this seamless integration of modern tech into a retro environment."
A huge thank-you to the team at @theguardian.com for this glowing 5/5 review.
Read the full piece here: www.theguardian.com/games/2026/j...
A huge thank-you to the team at @theguardian.com for this glowing 5/5 review.
Read the full piece here: www.theguardian.com/games/2026/j...
Commodore 64 Ultimate review – it’s like 1982 all over again!
Showing the value of great design over visual impact, this faithfully resurrected home computer seamlessly integrates modern tech with some wonderful additional touches
www.theguardian.com
January 15, 2026 at 5:27 PM
"What I love about the machine is this seamless integration of modern tech into a retro environment."
A huge thank-you to the team at @theguardian.com for this glowing 5/5 review.
Read the full piece here: www.theguardian.com/games/2026/j...
A huge thank-you to the team at @theguardian.com for this glowing 5/5 review.
Read the full piece here: www.theguardian.com/games/2026/j...
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The 'Bedrooms To Billions' And 'Rubber Keyed Wonder' Team Is Tackling The Commodore 64 Next. (Repost)
The 'Bedrooms To Billions' And 'Rubber Keyed Wonder' Team Is Tackling The Commodore 64 Next
Will contain new interviews with the people who made it happen
www.timeextension.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:50 PM
The 'Bedrooms To Billions' And 'Rubber Keyed Wonder' Team Is Tackling The Commodore 64 Next. (Repost)
Had a lot of fun servicing this 1541 drive. Sent to me as not reading disks, soon sorted but wouldn't write anything. Faulty sensor, bypassed for testing but the owner wants to keep it as a read-only drive. Okay then!
Someone had gone mad with white lithium grease also, it had gone everywhere.
Someone had gone mad with white lithium grease also, it had gone everywhere.
January 9, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Had a lot of fun servicing this 1541 drive. Sent to me as not reading disks, soon sorted but wouldn't write anything. Faulty sensor, bypassed for testing but the owner wants to keep it as a read-only drive. Okay then!
Someone had gone mad with white lithium grease also, it had gone everywhere.
Someone had gone mad with white lithium grease also, it had gone everywhere.
PSA: the small and mighty SIDKick Pico works perfectly with the Commodore 64 Ultimate, before you go spending three figures on an original SID chip in case the on-board UltiSID doesn't float your boat.
January 6, 2026 at 11:46 AM
PSA: the small and mighty SIDKick Pico works perfectly with the Commodore 64 Ultimate, before you go spending three figures on an original SID chip in case the on-board UltiSID doesn't float your boat.
Playing with the new SIDKick Pico firmware and getting slightly obsessed with 6581 filter curves, and the work of Antti S. Lankila. His web site has been offline for a while, but the Wayback Machine saves the day:
web.archive.org/web/20220916...
web.archive.org/web/20220916...
January 4, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Playing with the new SIDKick Pico firmware and getting slightly obsessed with 6581 filter curves, and the work of Antti S. Lankila. His web site has been offline for a while, but the Wayback Machine saves the day:
web.archive.org/web/20220916...
web.archive.org/web/20220916...
Oh yeah, I used this stuff to get the exact profile for the posts that turn the tape spindles in this cassette mechanism when 3D-modelling it. I probably should get out more.
January 4, 2026 at 12:21 AM
Oh yeah, I used this stuff to get the exact profile for the posts that turn the tape spindles in this cassette mechanism when 3D-modelling it. I probably should get out more.
I'm only calling them this from now on.
It's fascinating to see the changes in one company's logo over the years.
January 3, 2026 at 6:07 PM
I'm only calling them this from now on.
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Now that we're well and truly into 2026, we are resuming our Saturday & Sunday opening schedule.
Please check our website at www.retrocomputermuseum.co.uk to confirm opening days and to book in advance.
We are also available for private bookings.
DMs open for enquiries.
Please check our website at www.retrocomputermuseum.co.uk to confirm opening days and to book in advance.
We are also available for private bookings.
DMs open for enquiries.
Retro Computer Museum
www.retrocomputermuseum.co.uk
January 2, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Now that we're well and truly into 2026, we are resuming our Saturday & Sunday opening schedule.
Please check our website at www.retrocomputermuseum.co.uk to confirm opening days and to book in advance.
We are also available for private bookings.
DMs open for enquiries.
Please check our website at www.retrocomputermuseum.co.uk to confirm opening days and to book in advance.
We are also available for private bookings.
DMs open for enquiries.
Playing IK+ on my laptop screen with a real C64 using a video capture device through OBS. It's harder, but somehow there is still less input lag than TheC64 Mini.
January 2, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Playing IK+ on my laptop screen with a real C64 using a video capture device through OBS. It's harder, but somehow there is still less input lag than TheC64 Mini.
The things that instantly take you Back to the Eighties:
- SONG: "Don't You Want Me" by The Human League
- MOVIE: Ghostbusters
- SWEET/CHOC: Pickled onion Monster Munch
- DRINK: Purple grape juice
- COMPUTER GAME: Hyper Sports by Konami
- BOARD GAME: Monopoly
- SMELL: Bread baking
Your go…
- SONG: "Don't You Want Me" by The Human League
- MOVIE: Ghostbusters
- SWEET/CHOC: Pickled onion Monster Munch
- DRINK: Purple grape juice
- COMPUTER GAME: Hyper Sports by Konami
- BOARD GAME: Monopoly
- SMELL: Bread baking
Your go…
The things that instantly take you Back to the Eighties:
- SONG: Jump by Van Halen
- MOVIE: Ghostbusters
- SWEET/CHOC: Highland Toffee
- DRINK: Rola Cola
- COMPUTER GAME: Robocop by Ocean
- BOARD GAME: Monopoly
- SMELL: Sunday Roast
Your go…
- SONG: Jump by Van Halen
- MOVIE: Ghostbusters
- SWEET/CHOC: Highland Toffee
- DRINK: Rola Cola
- COMPUTER GAME: Robocop by Ocean
- BOARD GAME: Monopoly
- SMELL: Sunday Roast
Your go…
The things that instantly take you Back to the Eighties:
- SONG: Relax by Frankie Goes to Hollywood
- MOVIE: Back to the Future
- SWEET/CHOC: Star Bar
- DRINK: Eggnog
- COMPUTER GAME: Hustler by Bubble Bus
- BOARD GAME: Pay Day
- SMELL: Bakewell Pudding baking
Your go…
- SONG: Relax by Frankie Goes to Hollywood
- MOVIE: Back to the Future
- SWEET/CHOC: Star Bar
- DRINK: Eggnog
- COMPUTER GAME: Hustler by Bubble Bus
- BOARD GAME: Pay Day
- SMELL: Bakewell Pudding baking
Your go…
January 1, 2026 at 3:31 PM
The things that instantly take you Back to the Eighties:
- SONG: "Don't You Want Me" by The Human League
- MOVIE: Ghostbusters
- SWEET/CHOC: Pickled onion Monster Munch
- DRINK: Purple grape juice
- COMPUTER GAME: Hyper Sports by Konami
- BOARD GAME: Monopoly
- SMELL: Bread baking
Your go…
- SONG: "Don't You Want Me" by The Human League
- MOVIE: Ghostbusters
- SWEET/CHOC: Pickled onion Monster Munch
- DRINK: Purple grape juice
- COMPUTER GAME: Hyper Sports by Konami
- BOARD GAME: Monopoly
- SMELL: Bread baking
Your go…
With the revival of the much-loved Commodore brand and the new team who put so much faith in me as a hobbyist, I got to see my own work all over the Internet for much of this year. 🤯
Heading into 2026, I will finally shut up about it [muffled cheering]. Happy New Year you lovely people! 🎉
Heading into 2026, I will finally shut up about it [muffled cheering]. Happy New Year you lovely people! 🎉
December 31, 2025 at 10:48 PM
With the revival of the much-loved Commodore brand and the new team who put so much faith in me as a hobbyist, I got to see my own work all over the Internet for much of this year. 🤯
Heading into 2026, I will finally shut up about it [muffled cheering]. Happy New Year you lovely people! 🎉
Heading into 2026, I will finally shut up about it [muffled cheering]. Happy New Year you lovely people! 🎉
Holy sh*tballs! The SIDKick Pico firmware just got updated, adding filter curve adjustment options and - get this - presets! I have never seen a SID replacement with presets before.
Set it on 6581R4AR and fired up my go-to test from the late, great Peter Clarke. Have a listen for yourself. 🎧
Set it on 6581R4AR and fired up my go-to test from the late, great Peter Clarke. Have a listen for yourself. 🎧
December 31, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Holy sh*tballs! The SIDKick Pico firmware just got updated, adding filter curve adjustment options and - get this - presets! I have never seen a SID replacement with presets before.
Set it on 6581R4AR and fired up my go-to test from the late, great Peter Clarke. Have a listen for yourself. 🎧
Set it on 6581R4AR and fired up my go-to test from the late, great Peter Clarke. Have a listen for yourself. 🎧
I only had one thing on my wish list this Christmas, and here it is. That's tomorrow evening's entertainment sorted.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social's Mystery Hour board game! 😀
@mrjamesob.bsky.social's Mystery Hour board game! 😀
December 25, 2025 at 12:52 PM
I only had one thing on my wish list this Christmas, and here it is. That's tomorrow evening's entertainment sorted.
@mrjamesob.bsky.social's Mystery Hour board game! 😀
@mrjamesob.bsky.social's Mystery Hour board game! 😀
This made my day. It is extraordinary to see photos of something I designed (the box that is, not the product) from all around the world. This one from France is is the best yet, because he's in the photo, holding it.
Photo credit: Stef Faucourt (shared with permission)
Photo credit: Stef Faucourt (shared with permission)
December 23, 2025 at 10:16 PM
This made my day. It is extraordinary to see photos of something I designed (the box that is, not the product) from all around the world. This one from France is is the best yet, because he's in the photo, holding it.
Photo credit: Stef Faucourt (shared with permission)
Photo credit: Stef Faucourt (shared with permission)
My enduring memory of Chris Rea will be that time he was on Shooting Stars, and he really couldn't be bothered with all that nonsense.
R.I.P. Chris 😢
R.I.P. Chris 😢
December 22, 2025 at 11:12 PM
My enduring memory of Chris Rea will be that time he was on Shooting Stars, and he really couldn't be bothered with all that nonsense.
R.I.P. Chris 😢
R.I.P. Chris 😢
Oh man, this is awful news. 😣
Chris Rea, Driving Home for Christmas and Road to Hell singer, dies at 74
The singer died in hospital on Monday following a short illness, his family said in a statement.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 22, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Oh man, this is awful news. 😣
Brand new Zzap! 64 just arrived. That will go nicely with my brand new C64 (and the latest FREEZE64 which I have been saving for the Christmas break).
California Games cover weirdly aligned with the Christmas issue. I remember buying the original issue on a scorching hot Saturday in August. 🫠
California Games cover weirdly aligned with the Christmas issue. I remember buying the original issue on a scorching hot Saturday in August. 🫠
December 22, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Brand new Zzap! 64 just arrived. That will go nicely with my brand new C64 (and the latest FREEZE64 which I have been saving for the Christmas break).
California Games cover weirdly aligned with the Christmas issue. I remember buying the original issue on a scorching hot Saturday in August. 🫠
California Games cover weirdly aligned with the Christmas issue. I remember buying the original issue on a scorching hot Saturday in August. 🫠
The beige Ultimate *is* the breadbin we know and love.
December 21, 2025 at 9:47 PM
The beige Ultimate *is* the breadbin we know and love.
Nit-pick of the week. Fairly sure this would only make the problems list if you're storing sensitive data on your C64 Ultimate. I'm not going to lose any sleep over my hacker neighbour Wiresharking my tape copy of Wizball.
December 20, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Nit-pick of the week. Fairly sure this would only make the problems list if you're storing sensitive data on your C64 Ultimate. I'm not going to lose any sleep over my hacker neighbour Wiresharking my tape copy of Wizball.
If you've ever wondered how the C64 scene can still be so vibrant after 40+ years, look no further than this fine publication.
If you've treated yourself to a brand new #Commodore64Ultimate, you may want to grab a few copies of the world's premier gaming zine for the #Commodore64 #C64. We've recently released issue80, with many, many more to come
FREEZE64.com
#SupportingTheCommodore64Community
FREEZE64.com
#SupportingTheCommodore64Community
December 20, 2025 at 2:49 PM
If you've ever wondered how the C64 scene can still be so vibrant after 40+ years, look no further than this fine publication.
How did I not know until today that the HDMI overlay menu on the Ultimate64 and C64U was a thing?
December 19, 2025 at 4:31 PM
How did I not know until today that the HDMI overlay menu on the Ultimate64 and C64U was a thing?
Ha, C64 Ultimate in bits already. Whenever I get a new 64 in the house, I take it apart. Today is no exception.
December 18, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Ha, C64 Ultimate in bits already. Whenever I get a new 64 in the house, I take it apart. Today is no exception.