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Interview with Ahmet Zeki EYMUR
Designer of C64TPC (Connect C64 to PC)
http://www.saymantek.com/c64tpc_en.html
Q. Please introduce yourself to our
readers
A. My name is Ahmet Zeki EYMUR. I'm
living in Izmir Turkey. I'm 32 years
old.
Q. Can you tell our readers a little
about yourself?
A. I am a computer technician. I am
interest in both software and
hardware, and I am trying set-up my
own work.
Q. Do you still use C= Computers?
A. Yes, I do. I have a C64 since my
childhood and I also purchased an Amiga
500+ but have only owned it for a short
time.
Q. Please Tell our readers about
C64TPC what does it do?
A. C64TPC connects Commodore 64 to PC
via their serial ports in order that
C64 can use PC's storage devices.
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.
Q. So you are utilising the PC as a
Large hard disk for the Commodore?
A. Yes. This project very different
from other storage alternatives for
Commodore 64.
This project's aim is eliminating 1541
Disk Drive. C64s will be able to stay
with us for a long time. Because, it
contains only the electronic parts.
But, there are mechanic parts in 1541
Disk Drives. If we want to use C64 in
future, we must provide a modern
storage alternative to its. C64TPC is
my solution for this problem. It
connects C64 to PC, so that it can
support all modern storage devices.
When C64TPC finished it will be low
cost and most effective storage
alternative for C64.
Q. Some users get confused with this
type of software, once installed how
easy is the software to use, how much
configuration is needed?
A. The software usage is very simple.
It have a graphical user interface for
intuitive usage. The electronic device
solves all process for communication
between C64 and PC. Thus, user does
not need to struggle with complex
settings or processes. C64TPC for
Windows is ready and downloadable from
project site.
Q. Does this software only work on the
C64 or are other C= systems supported?
A. My purpose was C64. C64TPC may work
with C16, C128 and VIC. Because, C64TPC
is an IEC device. But I didn't test
with them yet.
Q. The software runs only on Windows
or are other operating systems
supported, what version of Windows
does the software run on?
A. My target Operating Systems are
GNU/Linux, MacOS X and Windows XP
(newer). But I released only Windows
binary yet.
Q. The software permits the usage of
D64 images without extraction, so the
C64 just sees the files, how is this
achieved?
A. Software supports D64 file format.
You can select a target via software.
Target can be a D64 file or PC's file
system. When your target was a D64
file, software mounts to its and your
commands (LOAD, SCRATCH, etc.) applies
inside mounted D64 file. When your
target was PC's file system, your
commands applies inside selected
folder in PC.
Q. Can the hardware be purchased or
would the user have to design their own
hardware add-on?
A. I will begin selling when tests
finished.
Q. What can the device support can
games as well as say Geos be run via
the device?
A. C64TPC can run multi-part & multi-
disk games already. It will be able to
run more complex games, programs after
full 1541 Disk Drive emulation.
Q. I notice in the FAQ section that
fast loaders are not supported
although the software can read disks
faster than a standard 1541, will this
support be added at a later time?
A. Fast loaders will be able to support
after 1541 Disk Drive emulation.
Q. What other developments have you
planned for the software I notice on
the website full 1541 support is listed
how easy would this be to implement?
A. I have been studying import 1541
Disk Drive emulation from an open
source C64 emulator.
Q. have you seen Nick Copland's HDD64
would you say the software compares
with this, can the two coexist for
example if our user has HDD64 would he
gain any advantage from running C64TPC
A. I am sorry but I have a small amount
of info about HDD64.
Q. Do you have a schematic for the
cable needed to connect the C64 & PC
together can't just a X1541 cable or
similar be used?
A. No. C64TPC can connect to PC via
standard (RS232) serial cable. IEC
cable is already integrated C64TPC.
You needn't any special cable.