Commodore 1581 Enhanced V2 Floppy Disk Drive PCB

$24.95

Commodore 1581 Enhanced V2 Floppy Disk Drive PCB (Unpopulated Board) by COREi64 – Optional Components Available: Build your own Commodore 1581 3.5″ floppy disk drive with this brand-new, unpopulated Enhanced V2 PCB, designed by Thomas Christoph of COREi64. Perfect for retro computing enthusiasts and hardware builders who want to recreate this classic 800 KB drive from the ground up.

Commodore 1581 Enhanced V2 Floppy Disk Drive PCB (Unpopulated Board) by COREi64 – Optional Components Available: Build your own Commodore 1581 3.5″ floppy disk drive with this brand-new, unpopulated Enhanced V2 PCB, designed by Thomas Christoph of COREi64. Perfect for retro computing enthusiasts and hardware builders who want to recreate this classic 800 KB drive from the ground up.

U2 - STANDARD CBM ROM FOR 1581
$14.95
U2 - JIFFYDOS ROM FOR 1581 (LICENSED COPY)
$22.95
1581 LED SET WITH PCB AND WIRING (PRE-ASSEMBLED)
$19.95
PC DRIVE ADAPTER PCB
$9.95

This listing is for the PCB only. No components are included unless selected as add-ons (see full list below). With this Enhanced V2 board, you can assemble a modern reproduction of the legendary Commodore 1581 disk drive — Commodore’s official 3.5″ double-sided, double-density drive.

The 1581 Enhanced V2 layout improves reliability, simplifies assembly, and allows hobbyists to recreate the drive using widely available parts. Whether you’re restoring your retro setup, expanding your collection, or taking on a rewarding DIY project, this board gives you a solid foundation.

Price & Options

Base Price: $24.95 per PCB (plus shipping)

Optional Components (available individually) contact patrick@pwbass.com if you want some of these items added to your order:

  • Power switch: $8.95

  • U1 – 6502 CPU: $9.95

  • U2 – ROM: $14.95

  • U2 – ROM with JiffyDOS (licensed copy, optional upgrade): $22.95

  • U3 – SRAM: $7.95

  • U4 – WD1770 FDD Controller: $24.95

  • U5 – 8520 CIA: $39.95

  • Full Logic Chip Set (U6–U13): $24.95

  • Full Socket Set: $4.95

  • Full Connector Set (CN1–4, CN6): $10.95

  • DIP Switch: $2.95

  • EMI Filters: $2.95

  • Full Resistor Set: $4.95

  • Resistor Pack (RP2): $0.99

  • Capacitors (C1–C15, C18, C20, C22): $3.95

  • Crystal: $3.95

  • Ferrite Beads: $1.99

  • LEDs with LED Board: $19.95

  • FDD Ribbon Cable: $7.95

  • FDD Power Cable: $7.95

  • Brand New 3.5″ Floppy Disk Drive (NOS TEAC with black bezel): $39.95

    • Requires modification or optional PC Drive Adapter

  • PC Drive Adapter: $9.95

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