07-10-15 15:51 Martin Wohlauer wrote to All about Re: opencbm
Howdy! Martin,
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 >  MW> You probably will like zoomfloppy the most. There are also
 >  MW> different derivatives of that (like XU1541), and if you want
 >  MW> to, you can always build up a zoomfloppy compatible device with
 >  MW> cheaper teensy-parts. But if you're from America, I wouldn't
 >  MW> bother as you won't have to import it, like so many others. =)
 >  MW> Simply order one.
 >
 > I looked up zoomfloppy and found a website selling it but couldn't find
 > a construction article for it.

 MW> Although, this forum is not in English, you will find a lot of
 MW> useful links in the first posting:

 MW> http://www.forum64.de/wbb3/board2-c64-alles-rund-um-den-brotkast
 MW> en/board107-son
 MW> stiges/board6-daten-bertragung/42525-zoomfloppy-als-billiges-tee
 MW> nsy-device/

Appreiate the URL with the CBM Links.

 > I found how to make a X1541 Cable when I looked the other day.

 MW> I wouldn't recommend those any more, as they need a computer
 MW> with native parallel port. Most computers today won't be
 MW> shipped with that interface any more, so you probably are
 MW> better of with one of the current usb solutions.

Please refresh my memory about usb solution the C=64 can use? Thanks!

 > I noticed You mentioned XU1541 which I suppose is the latest and
 > greatest version of the X1541 Cable, so I'll have to see if there is a
 > page showing how to make that 'improved' version (if it is a Cable?).

 MW> XU has some drawbacks, like, it can not use parallel cable mods
 MW> and is rather slow, in comparison to zoomfloppy. But it's one
 MW> of the usb solutions and cheaper than the zoomfloppy. For basic
 MW> image transfers and file transfers, that'd ought to do the
 MW> trick, but you are limited.

I will look for the specs on the XU, since You mentioned it doesn't use
a parallel cable. Thanks!
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 > I've downloaded Vice but haven't begun to try it out with real C= PRGs.

 MW> It's a slower experience, than using d64/prg files directly on
 MW> the computer. And compatibility therefore is also limited. From
 MW> where I stand, using zoomfloppy with vice is more like a
 MW> gimmick, but a nice one for that. =)

I played with ARC many years ago when the C=64 was the only pc I had.
After I had a 486 built I slacked off using the C=64.
My wife would ask me to help Her do something on Her C=64 once in a
while, and She only used it two or three times a year.

I've read about files encoded in D64 in BBS messages, but never got
interested enough to download the D64 software.

 > I downloaded Opencbm but haven't unzipped it yet.
 > I'm still reading up on this stuff.

 MW> It's good, when somebody has a solid base, before using stuff.
 MW> =)

 > I saw mention of some hardware that could read a SD (not SDHC) card.
 > That looks like a easier idea.

 MW> SD2IEC, you mean? Also an interesting piece of hardware,
 MW> however I never used one myself.

O.K. SD2IEC, I'll go read up about it.  Thanks Again!

Maybe I'll get around to spending some money on my C=64, who knows?



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