Francois “Eslapion” Leveille has developed CleoRAM – a clone of the classic GeoRAM cartridge… but improved.
CleoRAM (Compact, Lightweight RAM) specifications are:
CleoRAM capacities – 2 MB or 4 MB
Size – 5.8 x 6.5cm (same as original C= cartridge. Cartridge case not included.)
Weight – 30 grams
Battery for back-up – CR2032 lithium (battery not included)
Power consumption – 35 mA
Battery life – 3 years (estimated)
Edge connector – gold-plated
Compatibility – C64, C64C, C128, Ultimate 64
Price – $57 US (50 Euros) for the 2 MB version, $8 US shipping to US, 8 Euros shipping to Europe.
$90 US (77 Euros) for the 4 MB version. $8 US shipping to the US, 8 Euros shipping to Europe.
Contact – eslapion(at)videotron.ca or eslapion.fl(at)gmail.com
or
by personal message at Melon64.com or Amibay.com
Paypal payments only to eslapion(at)videotron.ca
Details from Francois – This product works well on all C64, C64c, and C128 (1 Mhz and 2 MHz). ...it also works perfectly well on the Ultimate 64, and it does support higher operation speeds up to 48MHz. Although the Ultimate 64 does already have GeoRAM emulation built-in, you still have the benefit of battery backup with CleoRAM.
CleoRAM (and GeoRAM) compatible applications are:
GEOS 64 (with appropriate Configure), GEOS 128 (with appropriate Configure), Wheels 64 (with Toolbox update), Wheels 128 (with Toolbox update), CP/M, GeoRAM Digi (C64), Funkpaint (C64), Volley for Two (C128) and the tools at
http://members.optusnet.com.au/spacetaxi64/CBM-REU-TOOLS/GEORAM-TOOLS.htm
and the games at
http://members.optusnet.com.au/spacetaxi64/CBM-REU-GAMES/GEORAM-GAMES.htm
For other Leveille products (drive logic array substitute, PLA substitute, DRAM replacement board, TED expansion, VDC expansion, clock generator), go to COREi64 at
https://corei64.com/shop/index.php?route=product/category&path=98
CleoRAM with CR2032 battery back-up |
Voltage draw of CleoRAM |
RAM test of CleoRAM |