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Send and manage Apple IIGS computer via the W5100

Wiznet W5100 / Uthernet II Onboard TCPIP stuff with 65816 / Apple IIgs

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Published August 05, 2024

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Original author: Christopher SHEPHERD ยท United States of AmericaOriginal source (new tab)

Send and manage Apple IIGS computer via the W5100

Components

Hardware components
W5100

WIZnet - W5100

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Apple IIGS

Apple - Apple IIGS

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Software Apps and online services
Python

Python - Python

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Project description

The "gspaste" project showcases how to read and write the SHR (Screen Hole RAM) screen of an Apple IIGS computer using the Wiznet 5100 chip (as found in the Uthernet II card) in TCP offloading mode. This project is an excellent example of combining vintage hardware with modern networking capabilities. Key Components and Functionality: Python Scripts: listener.py: Acts as a TCP server, listening on port 6569, to receive SHR screen data from the Apple IIGS and save it as a binary file. sender.py: Acts as a TCP client, connecting to a server on port 6570, to send the contents of an SHR screenโ€ฆ

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