RF Modulator, L-R header and VI-II shield

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This is normal, just like a stock C64! I would recommend one of these switching 5V regulator replacements:

XP POWER TR10S05: https://www.digikey.com/en/products/deta...05/6707495

CUI VX7805-1000: https://www.digikey.com/en/products/deta...00/7350292

CUI V7805-1000: https://www.digikey.com/en/products/deta...00/1828608

Recom R-78C5.0-1.0: https://www.digikey.com/en/products/deta....0/2652148


ALL of these run cool because they are switching - so no heat or heat sink.