Re: Another ProTERM 3.1 Patch - Request for Testers

[PZ <skierpaul@yahoo.com>]

On Apr 27, 9:41 pm, Hugh Hood <hughh...@earthlink.net> wrote:
> Here's a little update on the progress of the ProTERM 3.1 patches for both
> the IIGS built-in (Zilog SCC) serial ports at 115,200 baud and the Super
> Serial Card (65C51 ACIA Chip) at 115,200 baud.
>
> Remember that there are differences in the disk patch locations depending
> upon whether the 11 MAY 93 or the 05 JUL 98 assembled version of ProTERM 3.1
> is used. Currently, the 11 MAY 93 version is on the Lost Classics Project
> web site, and many have already downloaded it.
>
> The good news is that, after examining both versions, I've determined that
> the _memory_ load locations for the applicable patch code for the 115,200
> baud routines are the same, regardless of the assembly date of the code.
>
> Hence, while the disk patch locations may vary, we can direct our patches at
> the specific memory locations that will not vary. That is why I've decided
> only to distribute these patches as ProTERM 3.1 Macro Files that will work
> with any ProTERM 3.1, regardless of assembly date. These macros will patch
> in memory, and will eliminate any requirement for keeping a separate copy of
> ProTERM on your hard drive. Also, they will be reversible via macro.
>
> But, I _still_ need someone to confirm that my patch for the Super Serial
> Card at 115,200 baud works.
>
> So, for those with the freeware ProTERM 3.1 downloaded from the Lost
> Classics Project website (Assembled 11 MAY 93) ...
>
> ON A BACKUP COPY, fire up your block editor (e.g. ProSel's Block Warden) and
> follow the file PT3.CODE 0 to Block 12, Byte $168A and change the value
> there from $03 to $00.
>
> Save it back to disk, run ProTERM 3.1, set it for 110 baud and let me know
> if it can communicate at 115,200 baud. Of course your connected computer
> must also be capable and set up for this rate prior to the test.
>
> Thanks, and I apologize again for the confusion I caused with the multiple
> ProTERM 3.1 assembly dates.
>
> I would emphasize that, at this speed (115,200 baud), an accelerated machine
> is probably necessary, as well as a hardware handshaking RTS/CTS cable, and
> the latter day 65C51 chip in the Super Serial Card.
>
> Hugh Hood
>
> in article C610A32F.2454%hughh...@earthlink.net, Hugh Hood at
> hughh...@earthlink.net wrote on 4/19/09 9:45 AM:
>
> > An apology ...
>
> > For now, please disregard my request for testers.
>
> > It appears that the version of PT3.1 that this patch was for has an assembly
> > date of 05 JUL 98, while the version of PT3.1 that is currently up on the
> > web has an assembly date of 11 MAY 93.
>
> > We'll get this straightened out, of course.
>
> > I'm sorry if someone has already spent the time trying to test the patch.
>
> > Hugh Hood...
>
> > in article C60E897D.2404%hughh...@earthlink.net, Hugh Hood at
> > hughh...@earthlink.net wrote on 4/17/09 7:31 PM:
>
> >> Fellas,
>
> >> Once again, I could use some help.
>
> >> It seems that while our patch for ProTERM 3.1 to enable 115,200 baud com
> >> with the IIGS' built in Zilog 8530 SCC ports has been well received, I've
> >> been getting email requests for a ProTERM patch that enables 115,200 baud
> >> com with the slot-based Apple Super Serial Card (SSC).
>
> >> David Schmidt's been doing 115,200 baud Super Super Card transfers for
> >> several years with his ADT Pro, so I gave it a go.
>
> >> My problem, and it's serious, is that I can't test the patch I developed. I
> >> don't currently have a IIe with a Super Serial Card and hardware handshake
> >> cable connected to a 115,200 baud capable computer.
>
> >> Anyway, would someone who _does_ have the proper setup test this for me?
>
> >> At a minimum, I would suggest a SSC with the 65C51 ACIA in it, and a RTS/CTS
> >> null modem cable connected up to a computer capable of 115,200 baud.
>
> >> Basically, this patch 're-purposes' ProTERM's 110 baud setting to make it
> >> 115,200 baud.

I suppose I can finally yank my Turbo ASB when I go visit my folks
this summer.  Thanks Hugh. :)

- Paul