Pi1541 Disk Drive Emulator, Raspberry Pi Zero

Pi1541 Disk Drive Emulator enables you 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 setup:
  • Raspberry Pi Zero with a 32 GB microSD card containing the full software package.
  • The microSD card includes hundreds of games and demos.
  • A serial cable is included to connect the Pi1541 to your Commodore.

Customization Options

• Choice of case color:
  • White
  • Red
  • Beige
  • Light Blue
  • Dark Blue
  • Sea Green
  • Black
  • Light Gray
  • Dark Gray
  • Brown
  • Gray
  • Frosted 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 a turbo boost! Pi1541 on Raspberry Pi Zero is a tiny, clever disk drive emulator for the 1541 that turns your retro dreams into reality faster than loading a game from tape. This little genius (the size of a matchbox!) emulates the classic Commodore drive with cycle-exact precision, supporting D64, G64, and even saving to the SD card – yes, you can save your high score in Manic Miner without grinding the read/write head!

What's Inside?

• Full 1541 Emulation:
  Compatible with C64, C128, and fastloaders (Epyx, Action Replay – you name it!). It works like a real drive, minus the dusty floppy disks.
• SD Card Instead of Floppy:
  Load D64 images on an SD card (FAT32, 8-32GB) and browse them like a playlist. Saving? Absolutely – PRG and SEQ files go to the card, and D64 saves gracefully.
• Simple Setup:
  Plug the Pi Zero into the IEC port, load the software from GitHub (pi1541/Pi1541), add the dos1541 ROM, and you're ready. No soldering, just pure retro simplicity.
• Compact and Lightweight:
  The Pi Zero is tiny – it fits in your pocket and is powered by a microUSB adapter (5V, ~200mA). Perfect for minimalist setups. Power supply is not included in this offer.

A Playful Touch

It's like a time machine that doesn't need plutonium – just a microSD card and a pinch of nostalgia. Pi1541 on Zero proves that small can be mighty: your C64 thinks it's 1982, but loading is faster than a blink. Perfect for geeks who want to revive floppy magic in micro style.