CheerLights Commodore 64 Client
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Overview:
CheerLights is
a really cool project from ioBridge
Labs to synchronize Christmas lights (real or simulated)
around the world, using Twitter.
For fun, I've created a client for the Commodore 64
computer, written in KipperBASIC.
Requirements:
You
can download the D64 virtual disk image here.
Requires
a Commodore 64 (or 64C, or 128 in 64 mode) with a 64NIC+
or RR-Net
Ethernet cartridge. Works great in the VICE emulator
too with RR-Net emulation
(Settings->Cartridge
Settings->Ethernet Settings, select RR-Net.) Also requires a DHCP server on your network.
Usage:
Insert/attach the disk, and type LOAD"*",8 and then RUN. The
star shows network status. Flashing = Connected to the server, X =
Timeout.
Future Ideas:
- Output to the user port or a VIC-REL cart for controlling real I/O and lights
- Music (i.e. SID tune for each colour)
- Better graphics (bitmap or extended color mode)
Link to related Lemon64 discussion thread
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