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Ethernet tools (mega65_ftp and etherload)

Ethernet tools (mega65_ftp and etherload)

Introduction

The MEGA65 can use ethernet for SD card access and starting programs remotely by using the tools mega65_ftp and etherload. The tools are command-line applications, so you should be familiar with using these kinds of programs in a terminal, else you can download the GUI-tool M65Connect from Filehost (Andy the Knight has provided a walkthrough of how to set up and use it in his blog post here). This guide also assumes that you know how to install a new core into one of the slots 1-7.

Set up

Before you start make sure:

  • The PC/Mac and your MEGA65 need to be connected to the same ethernet network (this includes a direct cable connection between them or a connection through one or more switches).

  • IPv6 needs to be enabled on the network interface on your PC/Mac (this is default but you may have changed it)

  • If you have a MEGA65 (R6) produced/delivered in 2024, you can directly skip to section Test Ethernet Connection below, as your MEGA65 is already configured correctly and has the needed core pre-installed.

Hardware configuration

The DIP switch #2 on your MEGA65 mainboard needs to be set to ON.

This step is not necessary for MEGA65 (R6) produced in 2024 and delivered from batch #3.
DIP switch 2 is already ON for these devices.

 

  1. Unplug any cables attached to the MEGA65 (power, video, etc.)

  2. Turn the MEGA65 to the back side and open the housing by removing the three lower screws: