Micro SD card is not included.
*Shipment to United States is resumed:
Now European courier shipment meets the requirements of Executive Order 14324, which requires the seller to declare the goods as commercial merchandise, collect import taxes, and submit them to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
But the shipment is obviously more expensive, but it includes all U.S. customs taxes and the additional cost of processing a shipment as commercial merchandise, as required by current U.S. law.*
#### What is it?
A hardware device to enhance the functionality of C64 providing internet access and SD card loading.
Meatloaf (or Fujinet like device) for Commodore computers is not a game or software application. Instead, it's a hardware device designed to enhance the functionality of the classic computer. Here's what it does:
**Emulates a floppy drive**: Meatloaf plugs into the Commodore 64's IEC serial port (appears that it is also compatible with VIC20, but personally I can´t test VIC20 compatibility, due to I do not have a VIC20) and acts like a virtual floppy drive. This allows you to load software and data stored on its internal flash memory, sd card, or stream it via WiFi using various protocols from servers all over the world. JiffyDOS and Epyx Fastloader are supported, for higher data transfers on the IEC serial port.
**Supports multiple virtual drives**: Unlike a single floppy drive, Meatloaf can be configured to emulate up to 26 virtual drives (IDs 4-30). Each virtual drive can have a different disk image loaded, essentially offering the equivalent of having thousands of floppies connected to your C64.
Tested from drive 8 up to drive 16; these drive numbers operates well,
device ids from 8 to 15 are disk drives, from 16 to 19 are Fujinet network devices (that can be used to load software images too)
Supported disk image files: D64/D71/D81/T64/TCRT/PRG/P00 file images
**Supports additional virtual device types**: Printers, a network interface, and more.
**Regarding emulated device ids:
8-15... those are dedicated to virtual disk drives.
16-19 are FujiNet virtual network devices.
20-29 will be used for other types of devices.
30 is the Meatloaf/FujiNet system device.
4-7 are virtual printer/plotter devices.
from testing, virtual network devices can be used to load software images too
**Connects to the internet**: Meatloaf also functions as a WiFi modem, enabling your Commodore 64 to connect to Telnet BBS (bulletin board systems) for communication and sharing information.
Overall, Meatloaf is a valuable tool for Commodore enthusiasts as it provides a convenient and versatile way to load software, access a vast library of disk images, and connect to online communities, all without the need for physical floppy disks or additional hardware.
#### Why did you make it?
This version of Meatloaf comes in a custom modified real plastic case, not a 3D printed one;
that comprises the entire Meatloaf device: IEC male port, 2 buttons at the upper part of the devicce (an user button and a reset button), the controller and WiFi enabler board inside the plastic case, a micro SD card receptable (accesible from the upper part of the case) and a power and data USB-C cable.
Each unit plastic case requires a considerable amount of hand labour,
case modifications are performed manually.
#### What is included
The entire device, the same you can see in the photographsincluding the USB-C power and data cable;except a micro SD card.
#### What makes it special?
The device is presented in a polished and finished way, in order to be used as a plug&play device.
In a single device you have SD card loading and internet via WiFi capabilities,in order to load software directly from HTTP addresses, or via custom servers;or to load them via the micro SD card.
#### Operation videos
In this first video, some of the internet capabilities are illustrated:
Such load software directly form a HTTP address, after this; the C64 is being connected to a BBS (Bulletin Board System) such CNN News, BBS News... there are also chat rooms available, among other features.
In the second video, loading a game from micro SD card:
#### Firmware update
Firmware is upgradeable via Fujinet flasher tool, available for Windows, Mac and Linux.
Visit https://flash.meatloaf.cc/ and download the .zip file that correspond to
Freenove S3 controller model. Flash it using Fujinet flasher tool, detailed instructions are provided
as a .pdf file.
#### Usage guidelines
Using Your Meatloaf
A Commodore IEC serial multi-device emulator. Contribute to idolpx/meatloaf development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
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Price is 49€ each fully assembled and tested unit, plus 13€ of tracked shipment to Europe - UK,
and 23€ rest of the world.
for United States shipment takes 24€ but includes U.S. customs taxes and the additional
cost of processing a shipment as commercial merchandise, as required by U.S. law due
to executive order 14324
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Your unit is shipped,
you have a detailed message
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Your unit is shipped,
you have a detailed message
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Shipped!
You have a message with tracking number and usage tutorial
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For the desktop computer size version, you will need to use C64 or C128 mode.
CP/M Mode sure is not compatible, or at least not tested.
As well, in the C128D, the serial and video DIN ports are too near,
Due to this, your unit will need to be provided with a DIN connector using a decent length cable to the Meatloaf, instead of a direct DIN output from the Meatloaf case.
This can be accomplished at the same cost, it's no a problem
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You have a message with details,
Thanks!
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