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C64TPC
http://www.saymantek.com/c64tpc_en.html
(English)
http://www.saymantek.com/c64tpc.html
(Turish)
C64TPC connects a C64 to PC via their
serial ports in order that C64 can use
PC's storage devices. (Hard disk,
CD/DVD, Flash Memory, MMC, etc.)
C64TPC Project's aim is eliminating
1541 Disk Drive. When you used C64TPC
you can load programs directly from
PC. Also you can save programs
directly to PC.
C64TPC consists of the two components:
an electonic device and a PC software.
The electronic device solves low level
process for communication between C64
and PC. Thus, user does not need to
struggle with complex settings or
processes. C64TPC's software is a
program with graphical user interface
for simply usage. I will be able to
release the binary for GNU/Linux and
MacOS X because its source code is
platform independent.
C64TPC supports disk images (.d64
files). It can both read and write
these files. User does not need to
extract program from these files for
use. I am planning support t.64 files
in the next release.
C64TPC's advantages from another
storage alternative for Commodore 64:
It does not need to patching.
It does not need to extract file from
d64. It supports .d64 file format.
It needn't a deticated PC.
It needn't old MS-DOS operating
system. It has been developing for
GNU/Linux, MacOS X and Windows so that
it can use modern storage devices.
(Flash Disk, MMC, etc.)
User does not need to struggle any
complex settings or processes
The Project Status:
TO DO (Hardware)
Design is done and it is testing.
TO DO (Software)
- Full 1541 Disk Drive emulation.
- .t64 file support.
Frequently Asked Questions
1.Can it run multi-part games?
Yes, it can. There is no matter for
C64TPC. It is serves files to
Commodore by request.
2. Can it run multi-disk games?
Yes, it can. Diskette changing is very
simple in C64TPC. You can select next
diskette image at runtime. C64TPC
supports four virtual drivers. If game
is support, you can associate every
diskette images to different virtual
driver and you can play without disk
changing.
3. Some games is programming 1541 Disk
Drive's microprocessor. Can C64TPC run
these games?
No, it cannot yet. This is in the to-do
list. Current release (ver.1.0.0) can
not this much emulate 1541 Disk Drive.
4. Can it support fastloaders?
No, it can not yet. This is in the
to-do list. But C64TPC is already
faster than real 1541 Disk Drive. (37%)
5. Can it run with 1541 Disk Drive at
the same time?
Yes, it can. Of course, you must be
careful for device number conflict.