Jul 20, 2017 this is an evaluation of two common terminal software possibilities for the commodore 64 and some issues along with workarounds for tcpser compatibility along with an analysis of the debug to see. Commodore pc tools tools specific to transferring software between a pc and a commodore 12 5. Commodore bbs outpost current directory of active c64 bbs systems. Transfer pc files to a commodore 64 and c64 files to pc 8. It is quick prototyping tool where you can play with commodore 64 machine and its internals. With these you will be able to dial into old school c64128 bbs that have been converted to telnet from dialup. Commodore 64 software sales were almost unchanged in the third quarter of 1988 year over year while the overall market grew 42%, but the company was still selling 1 to 1. A newly announced ethernet card together with the contiki operating system lets you surf the web, send email, host web sites with the builtin web server, and soon even play lan games on your good old commodore 64.
Commodore 64 d64 disk files, commodore internet gaming. Diskmags scene commodore 64 disk magazines, selfcontained executable issues with writings, sound and graphics, often put out monthly, and covering items of interest to various scenes. Method 2 another method of transferring 1541 floppy disks to a. Back onto my commodore 64 there are several ways to transfer files from pc to c64 and use a cds with commodore 64 software on it. Once connected, flyer provides you with two new peripherals an internet modem and a disk drive emulator which currently supports d64, d71 and d81 disk images. With a commodore 64 you can connect to the bbs via a wifi modem at 57600 bps. I have been tinkering with different ways to get my c64s online, i have been using jim drews wimodem on my one c64 and it works great. C64wifimodemuserport by sven petersen commodore wifi modem. Commodore software c64net wifi firmware software docs. Commodoreserver is a community of commodore users and programmers who use and develop internet software for commodore computers. If this is your first time using the modem, you should start with the configure program to get your modem connected to the internet.
Ive never plugged a 56k modem into a commodore to see for myself what the absolute limit was. Frodo a commodore 64 emulator on the windows platform commodore pc tools tools specific to transferring software between a pc and a commodore 12 5. With a commodore modem and a modem on a more modern computer, files from the c64 can be transferred through a terminal program utility such as bobsterm pro, which is a. Can be run in vice or used with a serialtoethernet s2e device, such as the comet64 internet modem. This is commodore 64 and atari xlxe code and memory debugger that works in real time. Dec 12, 2019 c64wifi modem, as the name suggests, is a user port addon for an 8bit commodore 64 home computer that enables you to connect your retro machine to bbs the project to my knowledge started on. Your challenge will be getting them onto a format you can read, and i suspect you have at minimum a 1541 or compatible disk drive. Commodore 64 games and software and commodore 128 and 64. How to connect a commodore 64 or 128 to a modem the silicon.
With retro systems coming back to life with wifi modems. Last month, the internet archive added a commodore 64 emulator to its evergrowing library of historical software, effectively bringing the retro computergame console to the public domain. Using an internet modem, you can access the internet from your commodore 64 with software you download here. If nothing happens, download github desktop and try again. This document describes the applications written to work with the c64net wifi modem running firmware version 2. It is the first personal computer with an integrated sound synthesizer chip.
To access from your commodore 64 computer, you need to run the v1541 program on your c64. With these you will be able to dial into old school c64128. Commodore announces the commodore 64 microcomputer at the winter ces. During a 12year production cycle from 1982 to 1994, commodore managed to sell over 17 million c64 computers worldwide, and software developers and publishers released over 10,000 commercial programs.
Commodore online c64 cloud storage commodore server home of the comet internet modem leif bloomquists bbs server software a method of connecting to the internet with your c64 using your pc. Bo zimmers classic bbs software retro software many still work with emulation. The commodore 64 had documented cartridge port pins which could be crossed to. Also includes other internet utilities, apps, and games. This is the latest firmware as of dec 19th, 2015 for the wifly modem by schema. It supports an at command similar to the hayes smart modem. To download pages and software transmitted via the teletext broadcast. Theres detailed information about current and upcoming c64related events and past developnments within the scene and game culture in general. Here is a classic bbs software that stood the test of time. How to connect a 1980s commodore 64 8bit computer to the internet, bbs, irc, www and warpcopy. D64 archive involves using a commodore modem and an rj45 crossover cable to connect computers modem to modem. It is capable of communication at speeds up to 9600 baud.
How to connect a commodore 64 or 128 to a modem the. I found sequel listed in the commodore bbs software list, but did not have a software download. Commodore releases transformer software for the amiga, which, along with the commodore 1020 5 14inch disk drive, provides limited msdos compatibility. Contribute to leifbloomquistwifimodem development by creating an account on github. Flyer provides both iec and ieee488 interfaces and supports a wide range of commodore computers, from the pet to the commodore 128. Commodore didnt put a 6551 uart in the 64, choosing to emulate it in software to save a few bucks. Apr 20, 2014 how to connect a 1980s commodore 64 8bit computer to the internet, bbs, irc, www and warpcopy. Cartridge portbased interfaces add that chip, so the c64 can go to 38,400 bps. Rs232 cable and possibly an rs232 gender changer or null modem adapter software needed currently, we have to download and build the special zimodem firmware, but as soon as i figure out what it takes just to load a prebuilt binary, this section will be removed. C64 terminal programs downloads everything commodore. The resulting modification enabled the commodore 64 to play sound in 6channel stereo with the appropriate software.
User port device hayes emulation or menudriven all rs232 lines rts, dcd, dtr, ri, etc connected to user port 802. Allows a commodore 64 computer to load and save files directly to disks stored on commodoreserver. If this is your first time using the modem, you should start with the configure program to get. Running the oldest commodore bbs software still in use and developed today. View and download commodore 1650 user manual online. Allows you to connect some of the very old non commodore brand 25pin serial modems up to 2400 baud to commodore 8bit computers. Up9600 on real commodore 64s dip switches for disabling it for c128vic hardware flow control, necessary at higher baud rates. The retrobbs supports audiostreaming for the sid chip. Its time to virtualize your disk collection upload your d64s and manipulate disks virtually using v1541.
No use for it at all these days, but we are all about history here, so what the heck. Allows you to connect some of the very old noncommodore brand 25pin serial modems up to 2400 baud to commodore 8bit computers. Theres a bit of a chicken and egg problem here since youre going to need warpcopy64 on. Commodore vintage computer parts and accessories for sale ebay. The c64net card adds wireless internet to you commodore 64 computer. Although usually not supplied with the machine, floppy disk drives of the 5. Make offer commodore 64 128 wifi modem connect your commodore to bbs sites wirelessly. Ive never plugged a 56k modem into a commodore to see for.
The 1541 was the standard floppy disk drive for the commodore 64, with nearly all diskbased software programs released for the computer being distributed in the 1541 compatible floppy disk format. Wifi modem for the commodore 64 linkedin slideshare. Mar 04, 2017 download and install the latest drivers for the nodemcu esp8266. Commodore software miscellaneous terminal programs. This episode does a pretty good job of capturing some of that old school feeling with interviews with some folks from various users groups, programmers, and musicians.
I did a search and found bob richardson was active in the portland, or area and also wrote omiterm and the followup to modem master, called sequel. There you could play games, chat with other users, or download software amongst other things. Network flyer users guide is a in depth look at the hardware, software and programming topics for the flyer network modem. Gp writes now even diehard commodore 64 users are able to enjoy the benefits of broadband internet connectivity. I decided to try and make my own after following a discussion on afterlife bbs about esp8266 modules being used as wifi modems, i decided to try and make on myself. Transferring commodore 64 disks to modern formats diginoodles. One of the programs for the commodore 64 is called ccgms, and the other one i am familiar with is called novaterm 11. With networking capability, now youre able to use warpcopy64 which can upload and download entire disc images to your pc.
This is the hayes version meaning you will need to use at commands to configure it. Commodore stops production of the commodore 64 several times during the year, restarting each time based on public demand. A little fast for the commodore 64 era, but anachronism is charming when done. Compuserv executive for the commodore 64 is a terminal program for the long dead online service called compuserv. The commodore 64 was one of just a handful of computers in pc history to ever gain a huge following and devoted groups of users all around the entire world. Running on a c64, jiffydos, uiecsd, 1541ii, 1541, and a wimodem. It already contains a virtual modem firmware by factory but i wanted to make one myself to support a wider range of baud rates. Com aim to save and store an important part of the history of those who played a part in the active era of the commodore 64. What is great now, is that not only can you enter the c64 bbs systems, but you can also access a lot of the ones that is not commodore based, giving you hundreds and hundreds of sites to visit.
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