Rickards:
Read the entire doc to fully grasp all of the features and functionality.ESP8266 is a tiny MCU module with WIFI. It already contains a virtual modem firmware by factory but I wanted to make one myself to support a wider range of baud rates. For example Commodore 64 requires 2400 or lower. Now it is also possible to add additional features in the future because this is open source. For example, translation tables for different character sets or file transfer protocol conversions on the fly with help of a buffer in MCU memory.
Default Baud rate is defined in the code as 300. 2400 is safe for C64 and 19200 for any PC and Amiga. 115200 for PC's with "new" 16550 UART. You must always have that default rate on the terminal when powering on. After giving a command for a higher rate nothing is replied, just switch to the new baud rate in your terminal as well. Then you can give next command in the new baud rate.
Commodore 64 (C64): Strikelink C64 300-9600 Baud WiFi by Alwyz
Alwyz is the sysop of the C64 BBS Afterlife, and is also the developer of the simply fantastic terminal program CCGMS. CCGMS 2017 v4 is the most recent version as of this writing. New builds and bug fixes seem to pour out on a near-monthly basis in this actively supported piece of software by Alwyz, keeping C64s online happy and humming.
Alwyz:
His modem doesn’t have an OLED screen like Jim Drew’s but here’s a pic of the board that slips into the Userport. The lack of a screen helps keep the costs low, which isn't a bad thing for some consumers.My new WiFi modems are here! Use these with CCGMS 2017 v4 and enjoy blazing fast 9600 baud rates on your C64.
They only cost $23. Alwyz is a very cool dude with a sweet BBS. This is one of the the least expensive WiFi options out there for the C64. He’s obviously doing it for the love of the machine and the community.
Alwyz takes it a step even further and explains how to build your own 9600 baud C64 WiFi modem For $10.
Pretty cool stuff.The esp8266 WiFi Modem design has been really popular with C64 enthusiasts. I’ve been able to get my hands on one, and hack around with some of the available firmware to get 9600 baud working flawlessly. Maybe I should call this unit the “StrikeWiFi”? Anyway, Here’s how to build it.