Interface a C64 with an Arduino using Firmata.

This is a Firmata client implementation for the C64 using the userport at 2400 baud for communications.

Prerequisites

You'll need:

• x64
• Arduino UNO
• Grove shield, servo, button, LED, potmeter, relay

Optional:

• DIY for the Grove stuff
• A real C64
• A way to transfer the program to the C64
• Userport connector
• Wires between the C64 and the Arduino UNO

Configure x64

Plug in the Arduino, note down the device name of the Arduino (/dev/...). Start x64 and go to the RS232 settings. Set baudrate to 2400 and device to the correct name.

Using a real C64

USER PORT     ARDUINO
 N              GND
 M              RX(1)
 B,C            TX(0)

Power up the Arduino using a USB power plug or a power adapter.

What's supported

• INPUT
• OUPUT
• ANALOG
• PWM
• SERVO

Disk image

Download firmata.d64

Demo on a real C64

Copyright

(c) 2019 Johan Van den Brande

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