-------------------------------------- = Using Ed Parry's EBBS/64 v3.3 = = with the = = 'New' Commodore 1670 Modem = -------------------------------------- = 4 Jan 1989 = -------------------------------------- Since the arrival of COMMODORE'S new '1670' modem, one of the biggest problems with it has been it's incompatibility with existing BBS software. In an attempt to remedy this situation, a small group of Commodore users, in Charleston, W. Va., conducted extensive research and testing of the '1670' and Ed Parry's, 'EBBS/64 v3.3', a 'Freeware BBS'. While the research and testing are on-going, it is possible to publish the following findings, which will allow the modem to be used with 'EBBS/64 v3.3'. -------------------------------------- DIP SWITCH SETTINGS ------------------- The 'New 1670' differs form the older model in that it has 4 DIP switches insted of 3. Here are the proper settings for 'EBBS/64 v3.3'. #1 - UP Enables the auto answer function. The modem will answer on the 2nd ring. #2 - DOWN Enables carrier detect on pin H-K of the edge connector. (It is reported that this should not matter except for C= PLUS 4 users, but it does work on the 64 in this position) #3 - UP Disables the speed indicate signal to pin J. This allows the software to detect the caller's baud rate. #4 - DOWN Sets DTR (Data Terminal Ready) to the grounded position. '64 CONFIG' SETTINGS -------------------- When setting up 'EBBS/64 v3.3' it is necessary to load, run, edit, and write the file called 'Config 64'. While editing this file, the following changes should be made to allow the BBS to work with the 1670. Line Variable Setting ---- -------- ------- 1080 mt 4 1160 ri 0 1160 ca 0 1160 aa 1 1160 ok 32 1160 ms 0 'AT' COMMANDS ------------- The 'new' 1670 uses the standard HAYES command set. The older version used a 'non-standard' set. The result was that most BBS's issue only a '+++' to hang up the modem. This created a problem with older versions of EBBS. But in EBBS/64 v3.3 that can be taken care of. The following command, in the 'c/v3.3' file is incorrect 'ATH1' this is the command to take the modem off-hook. 'ATH1' will need to be changed to 'ATH0', this will hang up the modem after the caller has logged off. This can be easily done with a track and sector editor. The command appears in the 'c/v3.3' file. You may have a version with this already accomplished. Run the program, when you log off, you will see the command appear on the screen and you will be able to tell if it's correct. If it's not change it. If it is, your set. Each time the 1670 is booted up, go on-line, in local SysOp mode, go to Chat, then enter the following 'AT' commands, each on a blank line. ATQ1- This quiets the modem's response codes and allows for fewer 'connect baud rate problems'. It is advisable to test this with your modem. Different responses were noted with different modems, so you may not be able to do this. ATM0- This will turn off the modem's speaker so you won't get the 'screeching' sound everytime a call comes in. (Not mandatory, but a big help in the middle of the night.) OTHER PROGRAM BUGS ------------------ It has been reported that a few more 'minor' bugs may exist in 'EBBS/64 v3.3', but discussion of these, if any, is beyond the scope of this article. -------------------------------------- I hope that this has been a help to you in getting your NEW 1670 BBS up and running. Remember, this file is not a replacement for the 'Doc's' for 'EBBS/64 v3.3' or the COMMODORE 1670's users manual, this is only an attempt to answer some of the questions that have been raised about the NEW 1670 Modem. If you would like to see EBBS/64v3.3 being used with a 'new' 1670 modem, call: POSTMASTERS BBS (304) 965-3033 300/1200 BAUD 7:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. For specific questions about any EBBS program, contact: Ed Parry 8711 Langdon St. #8 Sepulveda, CA 91343 818-891-9350 VOICELINE 12-6 PM Weekdays GEnie Address: EBBS Corewars BBS- User #2 818-846-8030 A note a special thanks to, Jackie Barker, David Ball and John Gale, who assisted in this project. Bill Loftis WmEL (Q-link) W.LOFTIS (GEnie)