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Post by hydrophilic on Feb 4, 2016 2:05:48 GMT
Has anybody tried the Commodore Wi-Fi modem? Here is link to "hardware review" video, and one to its web forum. I think it's pretty cool you can do this at all! I would buy one now, except for the fact it is based on the user port. On the one hand, this helps make it compatible with existing BBS-type software, but as you can see by watching the review video, it needs its own special software too. So I'm thinking if you need to use special software anyway, why not use something faster than software-serial of the user-port? I mean, not only is this slow (like 1541 software), but it also uses the bastard NMI. In other words, is there some other solution (wireless or wired), that lets you read data without all the CPU overhead ? Like fast-serial bus, or DMA ? Original 1541-Ultimate supported RR-Net, but version II does not  -- If you want to sell your 1541-Ultimate-I, then contact me -- Anyway, would love to hear about your experiences with Commodore Wi-Fi modem, and faster alternatives... |
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Post by nonefornow on Feb 4, 2016 15:40:39 GMT
For a while I was considering getting a Comet64 or a Flyer, as I prefer to leave the cartridge port available for REU or other cartridges. In regard to this WiFi modem I have not done much research on it, particularly in relation to a secured connection WiFi (that is: where / how do you type in the PW).
Also some firmware versions of the 1541U-II support the use of a USB2LAN adapter. Even though I have the cart with its adapter, this case again, I did not do much research to understand how it would work.
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Post by cbmguy on Feb 4, 2016 19:01:17 GMT
I ordered one from Lief a little over a week ago. From what I've been told, the special software is for installing the parameters for your wifi. When it arrives I'll have a bit more about it for you.
cheers,
c
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Post by hydrophilic on Feb 5, 2016 11:19:23 GMT
Cool... anxiously awaiting your review, cbmguy! nonefornow , according to the video review, you need to use special configuration software to set your wireless network and password. Hopefully cbmguy will confirm or refute this. [Edit]I was reviewing documentation for Wi-Fi modem, and saw that if you enable 9600-baud mode (with Jumper shown in video), then it will use hardware transfer of SP1 and SP2... this is (as I understand) the hardware serial port of CIA #1 and #2 ($DC0C and $DD0C). If this is correct, it would be very interesting... and weird. CIA#1 generates IRQs while CIA #2 generates NMIs! Well those chips don't *HAVE* to generate any interrupt (they could be used in a closed/polled loop, for example). Anyway, I would love to know more about the 9600-baud.... [/Edit] |
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Post by cbmguy on Feb 5, 2016 15:57:20 GMT
This USB2LAN utility is used strictly for moving files back and forth--an ftp--which is setup by the cartridge Network options--the USB2LAN has to be detected before this option appears. Nothing more than that at the moment. The 3.0 BETA 5 firmware which enables the USB2LAN options is much more stable within C128 mode than the 2.6k3 firmware is--keyboard timing and such is perfect when using the cartridge. But there is no VDC support and there is no 1571 support. To speed up the 1541 emulation, the UII is a fast and easy way of using JiffyDOS on the drive side by supplying the JD binary for the emulated drive (using the 1541II JD binary seems to work the best) in the cartridge options--works great in 128 mode. However, if you're going to use JD binary for the computer--which is easily done with the cartidge's options by specifying a kernal rom binary on the SD card, well, that will only work in C64 mode. For the C128, you need the physical roms in the computer. So far the later has been the case for me unless someone can show me what I'm doing wrong--which I'd be very appreciative if you do  Cheers, c ..... Also some firmware versions of the 1541U-II support the use of a USB2LAN adapter. Even though I have the cart with its adapter, this case again, I did not do much research to understand how it would work.
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Post by remark on Feb 5, 2016 22:01:35 GMT
Last year I discovered these Wiznet modules. These devices do serial (RS-232C) to ethernet translation (and now also to Wi-Fi). On board is a microcontroller with a specialized chip with complete TCP/IP stack. You program them using AT (Hayes) commands. For example this one can go as low as 1200 bps (according to the user manual): www.shopwiznet.com/wiz110srExample of Wi-Fi module (9600 bps): www.shopwiznet.com/wizfi210-evbYou probably still need some userport or cartridge port adapter for the signal translation and there's no software for it (except terminal emulation). |
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Post by nonefornow on Feb 5, 2016 22:08:03 GMT
As I understand the Commodoreserver.com was designed to be accessible with the Comet64. Pricewise the Comet64 was also somewhat more affordable. Not WiFi though. But it looks as if they are making a version of the Comet64 also wireless. cometplus.net/ |
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Post by robertb on Feb 6, 2016 6:32:26 GMT
...the Comet64 was also somewhat more affordable. Not WiFi though. But it looks as if they are making a version of the Comet64 also wireless. cometplus.net/From the Portland Commodore User Group, Goog has reported that prototypes of the CometPlus have connected with the Wi-Fi at various places in Portland and Seattle (most notably at Starbucks when he would bring in SX-64(s)). Truly, Robert Bernardo Fresno Commodore User Group www.dickestel.com/fcug.htm |
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Post by robertb on Apr 30, 2016 18:41:15 GMT
From www.commodore.ca/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=12475#p17481 -- Hardware developer Jim Drew returns to CommVEx this year and has a slew of new stuff to announce and to present. Not to be confused with the Leif Bloomquist Commodore Wi-Fi modem, Jim's C64/128 WiModem will be available, and it plugs into the user port, fully emulating a standard CBM/Hayes 300-57600 baud-capable modem. A small OLED screen is optional. Firmware is upgraded via the server, so a user can leave it plugged into the C64;128 and never need to remove it for upgrading firmware. The retail price is $44.95 w/o display and $54.95 with the display. (snip) He will be donating several of his WiModems for the CommVEx raffle, and he will have them for sale as well, along with the other products he has. Truly, Robert Bernardo Fresno Commodore User Group www.dickestel.com/fcug.htmJuly 30-31 Commodore Vegas Expo v12 - www.portcommodore.com/commvex |
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