Commodore 64 Game Runs on Smartphone via Floppy Disk
In an impressive feat of retro tech ingenuity, a developer has successfully run a Commodore 64 game from a floppy disk on an iPhone 16. The game, Impossible Mission, was loaded onto a device running Postmarket OS, a fully open Linux system.
Paul Sanja accomplished this impressive task by connecting a Commodore 1541 floppy drive to his iPhone 16. The drive, despite its size, was made compatible with the modern device using an Arduino Pro Micro equipped with XUM1541 firmware. This firmware acted as a translator, bridging the gap between the ancient storage format and the contemporary iPhone 16.
Sanja's hack is a testament to the adaptability of technology. It demonstrates that, with the right tools and ingenuity, even the most disparate devices can be made to work together. The success of this project also highlights the versatility of open-source platforms like Postmarket OS, which allow for such innovative integrations.
Paul Sanja's achievement proves that an iPhone 16, with the right modifications, can indeed use a floppy drive. This feat not only showcases the power of open-source software but also the potential for creative problem-solving in the world of tech. Despite the significant size difference between the two devices, Sanja's hack successfully brought together the past and the present of computing.
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