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| modembridge_1.0.0_arm64.deb | 2026-04-08 | 5.8 MB | |
| modembridge_1.0.0_amd64.deb | 2026-04-08 | 5.8 MB | |
| ModemBridge-Setup.exe | 2026-04-08 | 35.0 MB | |
| ModemBridge-Portable.zip | 2026-04-08 | 43.1 MB | |
| ModemBridge-macOS.dmg | 2026-04-08 | 47.2 MB | |
| README.md | 2026-04-07 | 2.8 kB | |
| ST_Terminal_Programs.zip | 2023-04-25 | 1.1 MB | |
| 8-Bit_Terminal_Programs.zip | 2023-04-25 | 168.2 kB | |
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# Modem Bridge 2k26
**Bridging the gap between the Atari 8-bit era and modern networks.**
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📡 About
Modem Bridge 2k26 is a modern utility designed to facilitate seamless communication between classic Atari 8-bit hardware and contemporary network environments. Whether you are dialing into legacy BBS systems, setting up a retro server, or just pushing data across the RS232 divide, this tool handles the heavy lifting.
Built with a nod to classic telecommunications, Modem Bridge 2k26 ensures your Atari 800 and 850 Interface Module can shake hands with the 21st century.
✨ Features
- Atari 850 Emulation & Support: Seamlessly integrates with the Atari 850 Interface Module's serial ports.
- Modern Network Bridging: Translates classic Hayes AT commands and RS232 serial data to modern TCP/IP connections.
- Plug & Play Connectivity: Drop-in support for your existing retro setups—no heavy hardware modifications required.
- BBS Ready: Perfect for getting back onto your favorite telnet bulletin board systems.
🚀 Getting Started
Prerequisites
- Atari 8-bit computer (400/800/XL/XE series)
- Atari 850 Interface Module (or compatible equivalent)
- An appropriate serial cable (RS232)
- A host machine running the Modem Bridge software
Installation
- Clone the repository to your modern host machine:
bash git clone https://github.com/yourusername/modem-bridge-2k26.git cd modem-bridge-2k26 - Build the project:
bash git clone https://github.com/pjones1063/modem-bridge-2k26.git cd modem-bridge-2k26 mkdir build cd build cmake .. -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=Release cmake --build . -j$(nproc)
Basic Usage
- Connect your Atari to the host machine via the 850 interface.
- Launch the bridge software on your host.
- On your Atari, boot up your favorite terminal program.
- Issue your connection commands:
basic READY OPEN #7,9,0,"R1:"
🛠️ Configuration
Configuration can be managed via the config.ini file located in the root directory. Here you can set baud rates, default telnet addresses, and COM port assignments.
🤝 Contributing
Contributions, issues, and feature requests are welcome! Feel free to check out the issues page if you want to contribute.
đź“ś License
This project is licensed under the GPL-3.0 License.
