Sd2iec with lcd display iec serial cable power supply prepared sd card the interface is built on the processor atmega 1284 and a professional doublesided plate. Note that fb64 is not a d64 image but an actual prg file. Ive amended the cover slightly by adding a commodore sd2iec in the best matching commodore font i could find eurostile extended as well as some simple load instructions similar to those on old commodore game tapes amended to load the sd2iec file browser utility. Cbm filebrowser for uiec sd2iec mmc2iec page 3 denial. Jul 09, 2017 however it is easier if you rename the files on the pc to only use lower case, or download the fb file browser that will do all this for you. Dir plus, but jiffy soft 128 by hydradix and cbm file browser 128 by nbla000. Unfortunately, the original firmware does not have a direct lcd support. Lst file so the sd2iec knows what disk to load and in what order. Fibr is a file browser for the c64 and displays directories of original commodore floppies, sd2iec mmc2iec and mmc64. Nbla000 ha aggiornato il programma cbm filebrowser includendo il supporto per il commodore c16c116plus4 oltre a c64vic20dtv. Aug 30, 2014 the sd2iec works out of the box with standard disk commands such as load and save. Is there a file browser that will work in c128 mode. I have also tried this on the root of an sd card and used in my sd2iec and the same happens like i. When this option is set to 1, pi1541 will change back to the \1541 folder each time.
Because i have an epyx fastload cart and i already had an sd from a previous sd2iec with the latest browser software, i was able to commodore key and runstop to boot from sd2iec. The sd2iec works out of the box with standard disk commands such as load and save. Although the sd2iec supports disk images it does not fully emulate a 1541. Head on over and download the cbm file browser the cbm file browser is a set of commodore programs designed for specific machines that will allow the commodore computer to browse the disk images called d64 files that you place on the sd2iec s sd card. This partition can be used independently of the removable storage media. There are bug fixes in here that affect output for the sd2iec optimized folders as well, so everybody should upgrade.
Sd2iec software collection page 3 mmc2iec sd2iec forum64. It was designed for both pal and ntsc computers, and will play all sid songs at correct system speed. Even if it was originally intended for devices with sd2iec firmware, it works also with. Colors can be customized by modifying values in the beginning of the code. Below are some useful utilities that can be used in converting files, playing back sound, etc. Just copy one of them as first file empty sdcard and call it with load. Another major update for my cbmfilebrowser to add commodore 128 native mode support. This is currently the only uptodate release version of sd2iec, if you find any version named 0.
Now, the limit sounds a bit like a bummer, but trust me, that still leaves a lot of games. Using the sd2iec on the c64, i would simply load the fb64 file browser to load c64 disk images. Found some c64 128 cartridges pong from polistil 1979 with av output. Com agrees that bliss has taken things to a new level with this release. It is bases heavily on the sd2iec firmware by ingo korb, who did a great job there. I keep hearing you can use fast loaders with a sd2iec is that difficult. Make sure you have the most recent hvsc version for your sid files. As usual, johnylamers is a man behind this whole project. In the archive are versions for the vic20,c16,c128 and c64. Allows a commodore 64 computer to load and save files directly to disks stored on. To load your multi disk images, use filebrowser to open the directory.
Currently when pi1541 boots it will be in browser mode or sd2iec mode. The main accessory you will need though to play these games and actually run the file browser is an sd card. Sd2iec is an open hardware project which emulates not fully a floppy drive. Oct 04, 2010 file browser can not be accessed, but two possibilities comes to my mind. Dec 15, 2019 preparing the newly formatted sd2iec sd card. My goal with the file management functionality has been that you never should have to put your sd card in a modern computer for file managing. Disk image search service for commodore 8bit files. To do this just create a 256 byte file named bootsect. I have just restored a c128 that i acquired a few months back. Note that i made several modifications of the firmware. I was going to remove sd2iec support but others have convinced me to leave it in. Of course, there are ways to get around the this sort of thing such as copying the file from the sd2iec to a blank floppy on a c64 disk drive. In this article ill explain how you can get the most out of the sd2iec.
Theres a test mode now, too, which writes out the gamelist. Fibr is a file browser for the c64 and shows directories of original commodore floppies, sd2iec mmc2iec and mmc64. For multiple d64s you will need to create an autoswap. This page describes the functionality of the sd2iec firmware. Reads tap files from sdcard into commodore computer with possibility to set. This can for example be used to store a small file browser or fastloader. Can be run in vice or used with a serialtoethernet s2e device, such as the comet64 internet modem. Csdb commodore 64 scene database is a website which goal is to gather as much information and material about the scene around the commodore 64 computer the worlds most popular home computer throughout time. My goal with the file management functionality has been that you never should have to put your sd card in a modern computer for file. But fear not, nbla000 has some good news for you real soon. Download cbmfilebrowser and extract all of the content of programs to the root of your blank sd card.
One of the buttons in the daughter card can be used for disk change. The epyx fastload cart is a reproduction of the original. Even if it was originally intended for a device with sd2iec firmware, it works. Otherwise sd2iec will include the file extension as part of the file. Unfortunately it is not an userfriendly operation, but i thought id mention it for those who want to change them. Fibr can also display the directories eg hard disk images of the emulators vice and power64 also casesensitive. Sd2iec introduction sd2iec lcd is my try to extend the sd2iec mcc2iec controllers with a lcd display. The most prominent use of sd2iec is emulationreplacement of a commodore1541 disk drive for a c64 using atmel avrbased hardware. You need to launch your favourite hexeditor to do the changes. Posted on december 11, 2016 march 14, 2020 by drygol or a short story about a long project.
Simply copying over the dvd files to the sd card and all the contents of the filebrowser folder will make the sd card ready for usage in the sd2iec. Ready to use full set commodore 64 128 1541 disk drive. Also includes other internet utilities, apps, and games. I would really like to try nav96 out as a file browser oppose to cbm file browser that i use on my sd2iec card ready and since i came across nav96 it looks much better with the icons and coloured desktop. Than download file sd2iec discgame collection v4 cf. Using geos and diskswapping with an sd2iec on your commodore 64.
The directory output of your sd2iec seems to be a bit nonstandard. Here you will find exclusive material about the commodore 64 home computer that we all know and love. Sid files found in the hvsc collection on a real commodore 64 128. Because he always says hey, do you know what would be cool. Cbmfilebrowser is a program launcher for commodore machines. This requires a swap list file on the folder that is currently in use. At least with uiec and its daughter card its very easy with some preparations.
This will save a basic programme as prg just like your commodore. The files located on onedrive are just a small subset. Did you use a travel adapter or wielded your own 5v power supply in the mean time. Even if it was originally intended for a device with sd2iec firmware, it works also with any cbm drive without sd2iec functions of course. Basically, anything that requires true disk emulation will not play on the sd2iec. Nufli is a format thats been around for a while, but accompanied with the great remixes of the original soundtracks, everyone at c64. Ingo korb is not responsible for any wanted or unwanted features of this firmware version. Generally when i use my sd2iec, i use filebrowser64 to navigate and load software. When everything is connected and turned on, i just use it as if it was a normal 1541 floppy. How does uiec compare to other sd2iec based devices. There are several ways to use this, but i decided to use it the same way i used to use the sd2iec. Oct 10, 2014 only last month we featured possibly the best way to play c64 cassettes in the form of the ucassette, but this time we are moving onto a piece of hardware that comes highly recommended for old disk based games and the latest homebrew titles, and that is the sd2iec. If you are using a nonuiec sd2iec device, you should re download the bugfixed version of nav. Simply pop your sd or cf card into a pc or laptop, copy files to the card, insert into uiec, and access the files as if they were on floppy disks.
Dec 11, 2016 johny asked me to build an ata2iec the other day, however, ive figured that ill go with sd2iec because healthy 2. Sd2iec manual how to use the sd2iec on the c64 the geek pub. These utilities are for use with sd2iec devices which replace your official cbm floppy disk drive with an sd card reader and associated firmware to quickly load commodore programs from an sd card. Fibr can also display the directories for example, hard disk images from the emulators vice and power64 also casesensitive. Normal users will only need the sd2iec currentbinaries. When the cheap sd2iec arrived from ebay i soon managed to get it working by buying a 4gb sd card, then transferring various software from the cdrom supplied with it, such as the commodore fb file browser, as well as various d64 and prg files. Going forwards i hope others will implement the full functionality. Nov 21, 2012 ive amended the cover slightly by adding a commodore sd2iec in the best matching commodore font i could find eurostile extended as well as some simple load instructions similar to those on old commodore game tapes amended to load the sd2iec file browser utility. Now with 3 buttons auto generate autoswap file new improved custom moulded high quality c64cc128c128d vic20 style case with logo. Ready to use full set commodore 64 128 1541 disk drive emulation sd2iec lcd with lcd display this set include. Supports jiffydos, geos, final cartridge iii, exos, turbodisk, epyx fastload, speeddisk and dreamload fastloaders. When using one of the cbm browser files to browse folders on the commodore computer itself you will need to reload it each time the computer is reset.
Consider using a filedirectory browser like sd2browse or fibr for navigating dirs, mounting image files, and starting programs. Do yourself a favour and download the zip and enjoy the production in your. Here you can find almost anything which was ever made for the commodore 64, and more is being added every day. Just download the text file with the complete list. For hardware projects using this firmware, see mmc2iec, sd2iec, iec, and arm2iec. C64cc128c128dvic20 style sd2iec 1541 disk drive emulation v5. However it is easier if you rename the files on the pc to only use lower case, or download the fb file browser that will do all this for you. It is a multisystem version derived from the discontinued sd2brwse v.
I just start the file browser and use the c64 keyboard to select my game. To update the firmware on your sd2iec, download sd2iec currentbinaries. Im pleased to introduce nav, a new file browser for the c64. This will save a basic programme as prg just like your commodore would save it to floppy disk. If you are using a nonuiec sd2iec device, you should redownload the bugfixed version of nav.
To keep your file structure neat, create directories for your files. Just got a c64 and a sd2iec, and i am totally lost. To the c64 this looks much like any other device, such as a 1541 floppy drive. The sd2iec is an sd card reader for commodore computers that emulates floppy disk drives like the 1541 and 1541ii. Directories and other features from the creative micro designs cmd hard drive products are also supported. Once the card is formatted its now ready to be prepared for use.
Using geos and diskswapping with an sd2iec on your. Too bad about the wrong power supply, i suspected this. Dir plus is a sd2iec browser, program starter and file manager solution for. Download cbmfilebrowser and extract all of the content of programs to the root of your. Head on over and download the cbm file browser the cbm file browser is a set of commodore programs designed for specific machines that will allow the commodore computer to browse the disk images called d64 files that you place on the sd2iecs sd card. Even if it was originally intended for devices with sd2iec firmware, it works also with any cbm drive without sd2iec functions of ourse. Format your sd card before unpacking files directly to sd card to preserve file structure if you have any issues use the offical sd. Now delete the txt file and remove the extensions from the fb files eg. Commodore 64 d64 disk files, commodore internet gaming. I tried several 32, 64, and 128 gb cards that were laying in my drawer and none of them. Cbm filebrowser sd2iec browser for c16plus4, c64c64dtv, c128 and vic20 unexpanded. This image has been created to fully exploit the c64sd princess card features the image can be burned on an sdcard that is at least 32gb in size its advisable to use at least a class 10 sdcard image contains a menu to manage the princess card and the files that the it can handle. Now delete the txt file and remove the extensions from the fb files eg fb.
If it didnt, i recommend you download it and move the fb64. Sd formatter, a windows utility for formatting sd cards to fat16 or fat32, for use with an sd2iec device. Theres detailed information about current and upcoming c64related events and past developnments within the scene and game culture in general. This program works as a program launcher for commodore machines. Most of the files i use when emulating using winvice are. You can create, switch into and remove directories on the sd card with your sd2iec or your contemporary computer of course. D64 files, are these the best files to put on the sd card. Sd2iec manual how to use the sd2iec on the c64 the. In the unlikely event that youd want to throw something of monetary value in my general direction, take a look at the wish lists on. The sd2iec a c64 disk drive companion rf generation. If you do not want to use a browser, there is a helper program for assigning commands to fkeys see this page, download section. Hi everyone, so i am getting a sd2iec, mostly to play games on my c64 that are too rare to buy and i know very little about them i was wondering if someone wouldnt mind giving me a few tips. Even if it was originally intended for devices with sd2iec firmware, it works also with any cbm drive without sd2iec functions of course.
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