additional Remote Interface Features

[mrdudz]

We mailed about this before, perhaps you forgot about it, so i am trying here :) This applies to both 1541U and U64 to some extend, both can benefit from some additional remote features, which would make it possible to run many more of the VICE tests automatically:

• can't mount .crt files over network (mounting itself works with the new command - but now you can no more remove the cartridge - we need a way to do this for the testbench)
• also i am not sure if mounting a cartridge, then running a prg file actually works right. it seems this will disable the cartridge? this worked at some point but behaviour is different now apparently. again, this is needed to run certain cartridge related tests.
• can't configure REU, GEORAM (we need commands to enable/disable each, and set the size)
• can't switch pal/ntsc
• can't mount a d64 and then send a prg file, it will always "run" the d64 apparently

(for reference: the mentioned mails had subject "U64 remote network interface", last one was on 25.7.2021)

[daglem]

All the wishes have been implemented, except for the debug register in the cartridges.

The debug register in the cartridges is actually the only thing I wished for :sweat_smile:

You mentioned earlier that there might not be room for the debug register in the U2 - is it really that cramped?

[GideonZ]

You mentioned earlier that there might not be room for the debug register in the U2 - is it really that cramped?

Yes. The fact that there are already different versions with and without audio capabilities shows this. I must say that changing to my own RiscV core has freed up a tiny bit of space, so maybe it wouldn't be too bad.

[daglem]

You mentioned earlier that there might not be room for the debug register in the U2 - is it really that cramped?

Yes. The fact that there are already different versions with and without audio capabilities shows this. I must say that changing to my own RiscV core has freed up a tiny bit of space, so maybe it wouldn't be too bad.

Fingers crossed! :crossed_fingers: :sweat_smile:

[mrdudz]

I tried to use this interface now.... and there doesn't even seem to be a way to send/run a binary like it was possible with the old interface. Or am i missing something?

EDIT: OK i see it now, it's the same command but using POST. I fell for it because with cartridges it doesn't work at all (it works for prg). Oh well. Still have to wait then, i guess