GLINK-LT
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| GLINK-LT | ||
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| Category | interface | |
| Developer | GGLABS | |
| Year | 2015 | |
| Availability | $55 assembled | |
| C64 software | Commodore BASIC, terminal programs | |
| C64 interface | User Port | |
| Remote software | tcpser | |
| Remote interface | DB9 connector (male) | |
| Remote platform | Linux machine, commonly a Raspberry Pi | |
| Website | http://gglabs.us | |
The GLINK-LT is a card that connects to the C64 user port and provides the computer with a male DB9 connector at standard RS-232C voltages. This allows connectivity over null modem cable. The device, though designed with modern components, is essentially a clone of the VIC-1011 RS-232 adapter.
From basic the GLINK-LT provides up to 2400 baud worth of bandwidth. The device can function at up to 9600 baud for programs that support this, such as Novaterm and Striketerm.
Variants[edit | edit source]
- GLINK232 a cartridge port variant of the same device.
- GLINKUSB-LT a user port variant that provides a USB connector but requires the remote device use a driver for the FTDI chip.
Common Configurations[edit | edit source]
Frequently, the GLINK-LT is paired with a Raspberry Pi or other inexpensive single board Linux computer via USB null modem cable. The remote Linux computer runs tcpser which translates serial Hayes modem commands to TCP packets.
