Retroswitch

Firmware version 1.1.9 is now available for the Flyer. 1.1.9 is an interim release containing some soon-to-be-announced features which are still in development. It does, however, contain a few IEEE-488 protocol fixes (including full support for CATALOG) that I wanted to make available ASAP for the growing number of PET/Flyer users. Cloud Server 1.0.3 is [...]

The Flyer internet modem is finally back in stock and available for purchase. Thanks for your patience, and as always, for your continued interest!

Some of you may have noticed the slowdown in updates, along with the ongoing unavailability of the Flyer and might be wondering what’s going on? Rest assured, I’m as committed as ever to the Flyer and related development! I just completed an interstate move which has had me scrambling for the past couple months (side [...]

Firmware version 1.1.8 is now available for the Flyer. It includes the following additions/fixes: REL file support. Support for D64 error blocks. The error blocks (if present) were previously ignored by the Flyer’s drive emulation. IEEE-488 protocol timing fix. Miscellaneous minor fixes and code cleanup (leading spaces in filenames now handled correctly, red LED error [...]

A new port of the Flyer IRC client for the PET/CBM is now available for download on the Flyer product page. It currently supports 80 column, 32K (or greater) models only. There’s just something so cool about doing real stuff online with such a classic machine! Is this the first PET on the modern ‘net? [...]

Telnet and IRC clients have been posted on the Flyer product page for download. These are 100% custom written for the Flyer in C/asm and are currently available for the Commodore 64 (and Commodore 128 in C64 mode). Native ports for the Commodore 128 and 16K+ PETs are planned for the future. Use the contact [...]

After an initial “soft launch” this past week, I’m happy to report the Flyer internet modem is now available for general sale! For anyone definitely planning to purchase one, please note that I’m producing the Flyer in small batches initially. The first draft of the manual is available on the product page so you can [...]

In this case at least. Apologies for the lack of updates, especially after telling quite a few folks that “I’ll post some new info shortly” for the past couple of months :/ Here’s the latest on the Flyer project: I’m finishing up a comprehensive user guide which should be wrapped up by the end of [...]

The final board layout will be sent out for manufacture this weekend. I’m sticking with the right angle IEEE-488 connector for the time being since I have quite a few that need to be used. It’s only a minor inconvenience if using short or very heavy IEEE-488 cables. Firmware should be “production ready” a week [...]

I’m happy to report the prototypes work beautifully! The first two prototypes were assembled a couple of days ago, but I decided to hold off posting photos until my backordered IEEE-488 connectors arrived (this morning – finally!). A few minor tweaks will be made before ordering production boards (with red solder mask), including the addition [...]