The NTech IEC Switch: Simple Bus Isolation designed for the Commodore systems like the C64, C64U, and C128. This allows you to seamlessly toggle individual serial bus ports on or off to manage peripheral conflicts, isolate disk drives, or handle multi-device setups like meatloaf development without physically unplugging cables. Additionally you can use the Commodore 64 Ultimate’s built-in virtual IEC drive alongside physical disk drives and peripherals.
In certain configurations, connected physical IEC devices can introduce electrical load or line interference that disrupts the C64 Ultimate's virtual drive functionality—even when the physical drive is idle. This switch solves the problem by featuring a dedicated physical toggle to completely isolate the connected peripheral when not in use. It eliminates the need for constant cable swapping, protecting your ports from wear and tear.
Features
- Dual (1 Computer to 2 Devices): Toggle one way to engage your #1 physical IEC device; toggle in the middle (OFF) to ensure clean virtual drive operation; toggle the other way engage your #2 physical IEC device.
- IEC RESET Button - Sends a reset pulse to the connected device.
- Available in various colors to match your computer [1]
⚠️ HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR COLOR: ⚠️
- Please specify your color choice in the "Message to Seller" box during checkout.
- Available Colors: [1541/C64 Tan], [1571/C64C/Amiga Beige], [Starlight/Translucent], [Founders/Translucent Amber]
- NOTE: If a color is not specified a random color will be sent
Fully Breaking ON-OFF-ON Switching
The main toggle switches the primary IEC bus lines:
In the center (OFF) position, both IEC paths are broken meaning neither side is selected, giving you a true center-off isolation position for the switched IEC lines. The OFF position acts as a double IEC kill switch.
The SRQ line remains connected, which is recommended for many modern IEC-compatible setups. The RESET line is also switched and is controlled by the momentary push-button switch, allowing reset to each device separately without resetting the main system.
Compatibility
Although designed for the C64 Ultimate and IEC bus isolation, this switch can also be used with traditional Commodore serial IEC equipment and modern IEC-compatible accessories, including:
- Commodore VIC-20
- Commodore 64
- Commodore 64c
- Commodore 64 Ultimate
- Commodore 64 Ultimate Compact
- Commodore 128
- Commander X16
- ZoomFloppy
- Commodore disk drives
- Commodore printers
- Modern IEC-compatible accessories
- FDM printed with high quality plastic. Translucent parts aren’t fully transparent because FDM printing creates fine layer lines that diffuse light, resulting in a soft, semi‑see‑through appearance rather than true optical clarity. Please contact us if you are looking for a color not listed.
