Pi1541 Disk Drive Emulator, Raspberry Pi Zero

Pi1541 Disk Drive Emulator provides the ability to play disk images on Commodore computers using a microSD card, such as:

• Commodore 64
• Commodore 128
• Commodore Vic20
• Commodore 16
• Commodore Plus4

Project:
https://cbm-pi1541.firebaseapp.com/

What's included?

• Complete set:
  • Raspberry Pi Zero with a 32 GB microSD card containing a complete firmware.
  • The microSD card includes hundreds of games and demos.
  • A serial cable is included to connect the Pi1541 to the Commodore.

Customization options

• Choice of case color:

  • White
  • Red
  • Beige
  • Light Blue
  • Dark Blue
  • Sea Green
  • Black
  • Light Gray
  • Dark Gray
  • Brown
  • Gray
  • Matte Transparent
  • Yellow
  • Vanilla
  • Ivory
  • Chestnut

• Choice of LED color:

  • Red
  • White
  • Blue
  • Green
  • Yellow

• Choice of OLED display type:

  • White
  • Yellow-Blue

Technology and features

• Processor emulation:
  • 6502
  • 6522

Pi1541 Emulator on Raspberry Pi Zero: Retro Magic in a Pocket-Sized Package!

Welcome to a world where your Commodore 64 gets turbocharged! Pi1541 on Raspberry Pi Zero is a tiny, clever disk drive emulator that turns your retro dreams into reality faster than loading a game from tape. This small genius (because Pi Zero is the size of a matchbox!) emulates the classic Commodore drive with cycle-exact precision, supporting D64, G64, and even saving onto an SD card – yes, you can save your high score in Manic Miner without grinding the head!

What's inside?

• Full 1541 emulation:
  Compatible with C64, C128, and fastloaders (Epyx, Action Replay – you name it!). Works like a real drive, only without dusty floppy disks.

• SD card instead of floppy:
  Insert D64 images onto SD (FAT32, 8-32GB) and browse them like a playlist. Saving? Sure, PRG and SEQ land on the card, and D64 saves with grace.

• Easy setup:
  Connect Pi Zero to the IEC port, load software from GitHub (pi1541/Pi1541), add the dos1541 ROM, and you're ready. No soldering, just retro simplicity.

• Compact and lightweight:
  Pi Zero is tiny – fits in your pocket and is powered by the C64 (5V, ~200mA). Perfect for minimalist setups.

A humorous touch

It's like a time machine that doesn't require plutonium – just a microSD and a bit of nostalgia. Pi1541 on Zero proves that small can do more: your C64 thinks it's 1982, but loading takes less than a blink. Perfect for geeks who want to revive floppy disk magic in micro style.