Getting Started with DriveWire - Revision history

MarkO: Fixed Old Links to Google for DriveWire 4, added OpenJDK 17 to DriveWire 4 Repack and Changed the Version Number of pyDriveWire Manual

2025-08-28T03:50:38Z

Fixed Old Links to Google for DriveWire 4, added OpenJDK 17 to DriveWire 4 Repack and Changed the Version Number of pyDriveWire Manual

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	\| requires = PC running Windows, Linux or Mac OSX (plus others)		\| requires = PC running Windows, Linux or Mac OSX (plus others)
	\| graphic = PC/Linux/Mac Graphics		\| graphic = PC/Linux/Mac Graphics
	\| publisher = [https://~~sites~~.~~google.com~~/~~site~~/~~drivewire4~~/ CocoCoding/DriveWire4]		\| publisher = [https://sourceforge.net/projects/drivewireserver/files/ CocoCoding/DriveWire4]
	\| author = Open Source		\| author = Open Source
	\| notes = Server side software for PC, Linux, Mac, or any machine capable of running a JavaVM for serial connection to the Color Computer 1, 2, or 3		\| notes = Server side software for PC, Linux, Mac, or any machine capable of running a JavaVM for serial connection to the Color Computer 1, 2, or 3
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	To use DriveWire 4, you'll need Java version 8 - as DriveWire 4 is written in Java, it is OS agnostic; meaning it should run on anything that runs a Java 8 VM, including a Raspberry Pi running Linux. You can get a [http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp JavaVM (here)] for most any type of popular operating system. However, if your operating system requires a more recent version of Java, you may need to try one of the other DriveWire server options.		To use DriveWire 4, you'll need Java version 8 - as DriveWire 4 is written in Java, it is OS agnostic; meaning it should run on anything that runs a Java 8 VM, including a Raspberry Pi running Linux. You can get a [http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp JavaVM (here)] for most any type of popular operating system. However, if your operating system requires a more recent version of Java, you may need to try one of the other DriveWire server options.

	You get get the most recent version or DriveWire 4 by visiting the [https://~~sites~~.~~google.com~~/~~site~~/~~drivewire4~~/ DriveWire4 distribution site] and following the links. As you'll soon see, DriveWire 4 supports several computing platforms including all versions of the CoCo. The documentation Wiki for DW4 can be found here: [http://sourceforge.net/apps/mediawiki/drivewireserver/index.php?title=Main_Page DW4 Wiki].		You get get the most recent version or DriveWire 4 by visiting the [https://sourceforge.net/projects/drivewireserver/files/ DriveWire4 distribution site] and following the links. As you'll soon see, DriveWire 4 supports several computing platforms including all versions of the CoCo. The documentation Wiki for DW4 can be found here: [http://sourceforge.net/apps/mediawiki/drivewireserver/index.php?title=Main_Page DW4 Wiki].

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	Get the original source files from [https://sourceforge.net/projects/drivewireserver/ sourceforge].		Get the original source files from [https://sourceforge.net/projects/drivewireserver/ sourceforge].

	[https://github.com/qbancoffee/drivewire4/releases Release Packages] are available from Rocky Hill's GitHub.		[https://github.com/qbancoffee/drivewire4/releases Release Packages] are available from Rocky Hill's GitHub, with Bundled OpenJDK 17.


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	*[https://github.com/n6il/pyDriveWire/blob/master/README.md The pyDriveWire README]		*[https://github.com/n6il/pyDriveWire/blob/master/README.md The pyDriveWire README]
	*[https://github.com/n6il/pyDriveWire/blob/master/docs/The%20pyDriveWire%20Manual.md#ch2 The pyDriveWire Manual v0.5c]		*[https://github.com/n6il/pyDriveWire/blob/master/docs/The%20pyDriveWire%20Manual.md#ch2 The pyDriveWire Manual v0.6]

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MarkO: Fixed Old Link to Cloud 9, the Other Link..

2025-08-28T03:43:35Z

Fixed Old Link to Cloud 9, the Other Link..

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	\| requires = PC running Windows or Mac OSX		\| requires = PC running Windows or Mac OSX
	\| graphic = PC/Mac Graphics		\| graphic = PC/Mac Graphics
	\| publisher = [http://cloud9tech.com/~~Software~~/DriveWire3.html Cloud9 Technologies]		\| publisher = [http://www.cloud9tech.com/Cloud-9/Hardware/DriveWire3.html Cloud9 Technologies]
	\| author = Boisy Pitre		\| author = Boisy Pitre
	\| notes = Server side software for PC or Mac with a serial connection to the Color Computer 3		\| notes = Server side software for PC or Mac with a serial connection to the Color Computer 3

MarkO: Fixed Old Link to Cloud 9

2025-08-28T03:42:20Z

Fixed Old Link to Cloud 9

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	DriveWire 3 acted solely as a virtual disk server for a CoCo. Written by Boisy Pitre and sold thru [http://www.cloud9tech.com Cloud9], DriveWire3 is a great tool for those needing just a virtual disk server. The DriveWire 3 PC server software can be freely downloaded [http://www.~~frontiernet~~.~~net/~mmarlette~~/Cloud-9/~~Software~~/DriveWire3.html Here].		DriveWire 3 acted solely as a virtual disk server for a CoCo. Written by Boisy Pitre and sold thru [http://www.cloud9tech.com Cloud9], DriveWire3 is a great tool for those needing just a virtual disk server. The DriveWire 3 PC server software can be freely downloaded [http://www.cloud9tech.com/Cloud-9/Hardware/DriveWire3.html Here].

	*[[DriveWire 3 Quick-Start Guide]]		*[[DriveWire 3 Quick-Start Guide]]

MarkO: Add a Link to Rocky Hill's Release Packages of DriveWire4 with OpenJDK 17

2025-08-28T03:38:48Z

Add a Link to Rocky Hill's Release Packages of DriveWire4 with OpenJDK 17

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			=== DriveWire 4 Refresh===

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	Get the original source files from [https://sourceforge.net/projects/drivewireserver/ sourceforge].		Get the original source files from [https://sourceforge.net/projects/drivewireserver/ sourceforge].

			[https://github.com/qbancoffee/drivewire4/releases Release Packages] are available from Rocky Hill's GitHub.

MarkO at 02:45, 28 August 2025

2025-08-28T02:45:48Z

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	You get get the most recent version or DriveWire 4 by visiting the [https://sites.google.com/site/drivewire4/ DriveWire4 distribution site] and following the links. As you'll soon see, DriveWire 4 supports several computing platforms including all versions of the CoCo. The documentation Wiki for DW4 can be found here: [http://sourceforge.net/apps/mediawiki/drivewireserver/index.php?title=Main_Page DW4 Wiki].		You get get the most recent version or DriveWire 4 by visiting the [https://sites.google.com/site/drivewire4/ DriveWire4 distribution site] and following the links. As you'll soon see, DriveWire 4 supports several computing platforms including all versions of the CoCo. The documentation Wiki for DW4 can be found here: [http://sourceforge.net/apps/mediawiki/drivewireserver/index.php?title=Main_Page DW4 Wiki].

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MarkO: Added Dr. Boisy Pitre's DriveWire Servers and Rocky Hill's DriveWire 4 Refresh

2025-08-28T02:44:50Z

Added Dr. Boisy Pitre's DriveWire Servers and Rocky Hill's DriveWire 4 Refresh

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 You get get the most recent version or DriveWire 4 by visiting the [https://sites.google.com/site/drivewire4/ DriveWire4 distribution site] and following the links. As you'll soon see, DriveWire 4 supports several computing platforms including all versions of the CoCo. The documentation Wiki for DW4 can be found here: [http://sourceforge.net/apps/mediawiki/drivewireserver/index.php?title=Main_Page DW4 Wiki].
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 *[https://github.com/n6il/pyDriveWire/blob/master/README.md The pyDriveWire README]
 *[https://github.com/n6il/pyDriveWire/blob/master/docs/The%20pyDriveWire%20Manual.md#ch2 The pyDriveWire Manual v0.5c]
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MagicFab: /* The DriveWire Cable */ Better link

2021-03-04T23:19:31Z

The DriveWire Cable: Better link

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	== The DriveWire Cable ==		== The DriveWire Cable ==

	See [[~~How_to_build_your_DriveWire_serial_cable~~\|How to build ~~your~~ DriveWire serial cable]].		See [[How_to_build_a_DriveWire_serial_cable\|How to build a DriveWire serial cable]].

	== HDBDOS & DriveWire ==		== HDBDOS & DriveWire ==

MagicFab: /* The DriveWire Cable */ Moved cable info to its own page

2021-03-04T23:17:29Z

The DriveWire Cable: Moved cable info to its own page

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	== The DriveWire Cable ==		== The DriveWire Cable ==

	~~Before you can use DriveWire 3 or 4, you will need~~ to ~~connect~~ your ~~CoCo to a computer being used as a~~ DriveWire ~~server. You will need a Coco Serial (bit-banger) to DB-9~~ serial cable~~. Again, [http://www.cloud9tech.com Cloud9~~] ~~sells these cables. Conversely, you may build your own based upon the following diagram:~~		See [[How_to_build_your_DriveWire_serial_cable\|How to build your DriveWire serial cable]].


	~~[[File:CoCo-serial-cable.png\|center~~]]


	Also, if you have a more modern PC, it's most likely not to have the needed DB-9 serial port. As an alternative, you can puchase USB to Serial (DB-9) converters. These range in price from about $10 - $20 and can be purchased from most any electronics supply house. If they don't have it on the shelf, ask someone and they can most likely order it for you. You will still need the cable above as this is just an adapter to be able to connect it to PC's with no DB-9 serial port.

	Alternatively, you can also still purchase an add-on PCI or PCIx serial card. TigerDirect and NewEgg still stock a large selection of these cards. The internal serial cards tend to offer better data transfer rates than the USB to Serial adapters in testing.


	== HDBDOS & DriveWire ==		== HDBDOS & DriveWire ==

Epooch: Added pyDriveWire section with permission from Michael R. Furman

2020-04-28T12:29:01Z

Added pyDriveWire section with permission from Michael R. Furman

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	You get get the most recent version or DriveWire 4 by visiting the [https://sites.google.com/site/drivewire4/ DriveWire4 distribution site] and following the links. As you'll soon see, DriveWire 4 supports several computing platforms including all versions of the CoCo. The documentation Wiki for DW4 can be found here: [http://sourceforge.net/apps/mediawiki/drivewireserver/index.php?title=Main_Page DW4 Wiki].		You get get the most recent version or DriveWire 4 by visiting the [https://sites.google.com/site/drivewire4/ DriveWire4 distribution site] and following the links. As you'll soon see, DriveWire 4 supports several computing platforms including all versions of the CoCo. The documentation Wiki for DW4 can be found here: [http://sourceforge.net/apps/mediawiki/drivewireserver/index.php?title=Main_Page DW4 Wiki].

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			=== pyDriveWire ===

			{{GameInfoBox \|
			\| picture= PyDriveWire_Screenshot.jpg
			\| year= 2016
			\| media = Python source, Binary Package, Docker
			\| requires = Installers for Raspberry Pi 3,4, Linux, Windows, or macOS
			\| graphic = Web-based user interface
			\| publisher = [https://github.com/n6il/pyDriveWire n6il]
			\| author = Michael R. Furman
			\| notes = Python Implementation of DriveWire 4 and EmCee Protocols
			}}
			PyDriveWire is a nearly complete DriveWire4 Server written in Python. The goal is to eventually implement all of the features available. The server also implements additional features that are not available in DriveWire4.

			PyDriveWire also has support for the EmCee Protocol for use with MCX Basic on the TRS-80 MC-10.

			DriveWire 4 and EmCee Procotols can be used simultaneously on the server without reconfiguration.

			*[https://github.com/n6il/pyDriveWire/blob/master/README.md The pyDriveWire README]
			*[https://github.com/n6il/pyDriveWire/blob/master/docs/The%20pyDriveWire%20Manual.md#ch2 The pyDriveWire Manual v0.5c]

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Epooch: Add a DriveWire Server Heading to encompass all available servers (more to come). Addresses Java 8 limitation of DriveWire 4 which makes it unusable in some OSes

2020-04-28T02:29:12Z

Add a DriveWire Server Heading to encompass all available servers (more to come). Addresses Java 8 limitation of DriveWire 4 which makes it unusable in some OSes

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	== DriveWire 3 ==		== DriveWire Server ==

			There are a number of DriveWire servers available. Your choice of server largely depends on the features you want and the requirements of your server operating system.

			=== DriveWire 3 ===

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	\| notes = Server side software for PC or Mac with a serial connection to the Color Computer 3		\| notes = Server side software for PC or Mac with a serial connection to the Color Computer 3
	}}		}}


	DriveWire 3 acted solely as a virtual disk server for a CoCo. Written by Boisy Pitre and sold thru [http://www.cloud9tech.com Cloud9], DriveWire3 is a great tool for those needing just a virtual disk server. The DriveWire 3 PC server software can be freely downloaded [http://www.frontiernet.net/~mmarlette/Cloud-9/Software/DriveWire3.html Here].		DriveWire 3 acted solely as a virtual disk server for a CoCo. Written by Boisy Pitre and sold thru [http://www.cloud9tech.com Cloud9], DriveWire3 is a great tool for those needing just a virtual disk server. The DriveWire 3 PC server software can be freely downloaded [http://www.frontiernet.net/~mmarlette/Cloud-9/Software/DriveWire3.html Here].
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	DriveWire 4 is a Java version of DriveWire moved to an Open Source project, and has similar functionality to DriveWire 3. However, the developers have added many other features including: mounting of Internet based disk images, TCP, web server, MIDI control, print to a PC printer (emulates Epson MX-80 from CoCo side, compatible with most Epson and generic printer drivers for the CoCo) and many more.		DriveWire 4 is a Java version of DriveWire moved to an Open Source project, and has similar functionality to DriveWire 3. However, the developers have added many other features including: mounting of Internet based disk images, TCP, web server, MIDI control, print to a PC printer (emulates Epson MX-80 from CoCo side, compatible with most Epson and generic printer drivers for the CoCo) and many more.

	To use DriveWire 4, you'll need ~~a recent~~ version ~~of Java~~ - as DriveWire 4 is written in Java, it is OS agnostic; meaning it should run on anything that runs a Java VM, including a Raspberry Pi running Linux. You can get a [http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp JavaVM (here)] for most any type of popular operating system.		To use DriveWire 4, you'll need Java version 8 - as DriveWire 4 is written in Java, it is OS agnostic; meaning it should run on anything that runs a Java 8 VM, including a Raspberry Pi running Linux. You can get a [http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp JavaVM (here)] for most any type of popular operating system. However, if your operating system requires a more recent version of Java, you may need to try one of the other DriveWire server options.

	You get get the most recent version or DriveWire 4 by visiting the [https://sites.google.com/site/drivewire4/ DriveWire4 distribution site] and following the links. As you'll soon see, DriveWire 4 supports several computing platforms including all versions of the CoCo. The documentation Wiki for DW4 can be found here: [http://sourceforge.net/apps/mediawiki/drivewireserver/index.php?title=Main_Page DW4 Wiki].		You get get the most recent version or DriveWire 4 by visiting the [https://sites.google.com/site/drivewire4/ DriveWire4 distribution site] and following the links. As you'll soon see, DriveWire 4 supports several computing platforms including all versions of the CoCo. The documentation Wiki for DW4 can be found here: [http://sourceforge.net/apps/mediawiki/drivewireserver/index.php?title=Main_Page DW4 Wiki].