wow thanks guys!!! 1) so yeah, the OS boots. I can send msgs to it from the java app in OSX. very cool. I haven't loaded the SID software yet because I still can't send power the sid pcb. 2) nILS - I was building a V1. now, however, I have just found another c64 so i wish to make the v2 with 2 sids and 1 core. My next questions are: 0) should i continue and complete the v1, and then convert to v2 when i get my new sid kit? or should i just start the coversion now. 1) I have a C64 psu, but it's 220v. can I convert it to 110v? 2) is there a walkthrough avail for the new Control Surface A? (v2). I still have no DINX module, but since I will be building a v2, should i get the DINX from smash tv and stuff it, or should i build a simple one? thanks guys, you are all amazing.