Difference between revisions of "C64Net Wireless Internet (WiFi) Modem"

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1. Make the modem according to the schematics above.
 
1. Make the modem according to the schematics above.
  
2. Ether compile the source from [https://github.com/bozimmerman/Zimodem here] or download the compiled binary [http://coffeemud.net:8080/ctcug/firmware/c64net-firmware-2.7.bin here].
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2. Ether compile the source from [https://github.com/bozimmerman/Zimodem here] or download the compiled binary [http://coffeemud.net:8080/ctcug/firmware/c64net-firmware-2.8.bin here].
  
 
3. Follow the instructions [http://www.instructables.com/id/Intro-Esp-8266-firmware-update/ here] to flash the firmware.
 
3. Follow the instructions [http://www.instructables.com/id/Intro-Esp-8266-firmware-update/ here] to flash the firmware.
  
4. Check out the firmware docs [http://coffeemud.net:8080/ctcug/firmware/c64net_firmware.2.7.txt here].
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4. Check out the firmware docs [http://coffeemud.net:8080/ctcug/firmware/c64net_firmware.2.8.txt here].
  
 
5. Download some Commodore 64 and Commodore 128 (40 or 80 col) utilities [http://coffeemud.net:8080/ctcug/firmware/c64net_apps_latest.d64 here].
 
5. Download some Commodore 64 and Commodore 128 (40 or 80 col) utilities [http://coffeemud.net:8080/ctcug/firmware/c64net_apps_latest.d64 here].

Revision as of 02:46, 1 July 2017

C64Net WiFi card hardware design and construction by Carlos Santiago from www.ElectronicsIsFun.com

  • Compatible with VIC-20, C-64, and C-128 User Port.
  • Supports DCD, 300-9600 baud (with UP9600 compatible client).
  • Programmable from BASIC using standard KERNAL calls

Schematic -- click for enlargement

WifiModemRev4schematic.gif

Instructions

1. Make the modem according to the schematics above.

2. Ether compile the source from here or download the compiled binary here.

3. Follow the instructions here to flash the firmware.

4. Check out the firmware docs here.

5. Download some Commodore 64 and Commodore 128 (40 or 80 col) utilities here.

6. Read the docs for the C64/C128 utilities and programming the modem from BASIC here.

Pictures

Here are a picture of the fabricated Rev1, Rev2, and Rev3

WiFiModemRev1-3Fab.jpg

This is the first hand wired prototype of the C64Net.

Top of the rev1 prototype modem

WifiModemTop.jpg

Bottom of the rev1 prototype modem

WifiModemBottom.jpg