Ahmet Zeki EYM�R's Hobby Projects

C64TPC (Connect C64 to PC)

C64TPC connects Commodore 64 to PC via their serial ports in order that C64 can use PC's storage devices. (Hard disk, CD/DVD, Flash Memory, MMC, etc.) 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 codes is platform independent.

C64TPC supports diskette 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.

Features of C64TPC:

• It does not need to patching.
• It does not need to extract file from d64. It supports .d64 file format.
• It needn't a dedicated PC.
• 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.

Usage

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Videos

1. C64TPC (Connect C64 to PC) on Project Board (05:58)
You can see C64TPC at work in this video. This video recorded before its boxed. You can see its on the project board.

2. C64TPC (Connect C64 to PC) in Box (02:17)

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 diskette changing.

3. Some games is programming 1541 Disk Drive's microprocessor. Can C64TPC run these games?
No, it can not. C64TPC can not this much emulate 1541 Disk Drive.

4. Can it support fastloaders?
No, it can not. 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 conflicting.

Please feel free to contact me with another questions.