About This Video
Take a detailed look at the rare Commodore VIC-Switch, a unique vintage computing hardware accessory manufactured by Handic Software AB in Stockholm, Sweden for use with Commodore 64, VIC-20, Commodore 128, and CBM PET computer systems.
This unusual peripheral was designed to allow multiple Commodore computers to share a single IEC serial bus device such as a floppy disk drive, printer, or plotter.
Compatible Commodore Systems:
- Commodore 64
- VIC-20
- Commodore 128
- CBM PET (IEEE versions)
Supported Shared Peripherals:
- Floppy disk drives
- Printers
- Plotters
- Other IEC serial bus devices
Video Highlights:
- Original Handic VIC-Switch hardware
- Front and rear labels
- Rear IEC serial ports
- Internal electronic components
- Connection methods
- Operation in multi-user classroom environments
Historical Background:
- Handic Software AB
- Datatronic
- Commodore computing in Sweden
- Early Scandinavian Commodore distribution
Collectors and enthusiasts interested in the Commodore 64, VIC-20, Commodore 128, CBM PET systems, IEC serial hardware, vintage computer peripherals, retro computing history, Commodore school computing, and rare Commodore accessories will find a lot to dig into here.
The VIC-Switch remains one of the more unusual and fascinating hardware devices from the golden age of Commodore computing.
Explore more hardware, projects, and information in my Commodore 64 System Guide.