{"product_id":"64c-ultimate-utility-buttons","title":"64C Ultimate Utility Buttons (Slimline)","description":"\u003cdiv data-bind=\"css: { 'hidden-xs': !mobileReadMore() }\" class=\"hidden-xs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that this fits the \"\u003cstrong\u003eslimline\/64C\u003c\/strong\u003e\" style case \u003cstrong\u003eonly\u003c\/strong\u003e and is \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003enot\u003c\/span\u003e for the original \"breadbin\" style case.  To get buttons for the breadbin case, see \u003ca title=\"C64 Ultimate Breadbin Utility Buttons\" href=\"https:\/\/store.0ldskull-retro.com\/products\/c64-ultimate-utility-buttons\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis module adds dedicated utility buttons to your Commodore 64C Ultimate for convenience and functionality. With a quick reach to the back of the computer you no longer have to remember special presses of the multi-function power switch to access the Menu, Reset, or Special functionality. (The latter is used by cartridge images where the physical cartridge had a button, notably \"freezer\" cartridges such as Super Snapshot or Action Replay.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module installs with no drilling, fasteners, or adhesives. \u003cem\u003eRefer to Appendix G of the C64U User's Guide for connector locations as needed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisconnect the power cable (and probably all others) from the computer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen the computer case by removing the three screws along the front of the bottom. \u003cem\u003eThey can be tight from the factory. Use the appropriate size screwdriver to avoid damage.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisconnect the keyboard and LED cables to remove the top of the case.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the buttons device on the table behind the computer.  One at a time, pass its two-pin connectors through the L-H opening in the back of the computer case between the audio (No. 5) and cartridge (No. 4) connectors.  Routing the connectors and wires \u003cem\u003eunder\u003c\/em\u003e the audio daughterboard is recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGently pull\/push the wires all the way throug the opening and slide the buttons device into it.  There is a small slot in the top of the mount which should face upward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the flat side of the U-shaped locking tab inside the computer case above the L-H opening, with the flat side against the case wall.  Slide it down over the buttons device mount until it engages the slot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect the buttons device to the four-pin \"Buttons\" connector on the mainboard, to the left of the FPGA board (No. 16 in the user's guide). \u003cem\u003eOrient the connector with the \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eblack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003ered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e wire so that it connects to the pin labeled \u003cstrong\u003eGND\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrient the second connector in the same direction (referring to the metal terminals visible from one side of the housing) and place it on the other two pins.  \u003cem\u003e(If the second connector is reversed, the functions of two of the buttons will be swapped.)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace the top of the case, reconnecting the LEDs and keyboard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace the three case screws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinsert the power and other cables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower on and enjoy!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFunctions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mainboard connector labels the button connections as \"Left\", \"Middle\", and \"Right\", and this is how they map to the physical buttons. In the normal\/default configuration these correspond to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eButton\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFunction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eJust to be sure...\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNearest the audio port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMiddle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMenu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBetween the other two\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNearest the cartridge port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThanks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial thanks to MonroeWorld for the video review of the original breadbin device!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fPKqIm01fZE?si=g2YuLti9XcMY_Uob\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"0ldSkull Retro","offers":[{"title":"BASIC Beige","offer_id":45672015724598,"sku":"BUTN-64C-CBG-001","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Starlight Edition","offer_id":45672015757366,"sku":"BUTN-64C-CLR-001","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Founders Edition","offer_id":45672015790134,"sku":"BUTN-64C-WHT-001","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bling!","offer_id":45674256826422,"sku":"BUTN-64C-CLR-002","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/3710\/2646\/files\/20260508_174211wm.jpg?v=1780875468","url":"https:\/\/store.0ldskull-retro.com\/products\/64c-ultimate-utility-buttons","provider":"0ldSkull Retro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}