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PhenixRising
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Posted: 04:18pm 05 Nov 2026

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Just thinking about programming the PicoMites from CMM2.

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Posted: 05:33pm 05 Nov 2026

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But seeing as we now have DOS and Win 3.1

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Quote 1. Windows 3.1 Native TERMINAL.EXE
Status: Ships built-in with Windows 3.1.

Best For: Zero setup, instant serial connection.

Why it fits: Applet included out of the box in the Main or Accessories group. It supports ANSI and VT100/VT52 emulation, custom function keys (F1-F8) assigned to string commands (useful for sending RUN, LIST, or break sequences to host MCUs), and background text capturing straight to a .TXT file.

Quote 2. ProComm Plus for Windows 1.0 / 2.1
Status: Abandonware.

Best For: Graphical serial debugging, clipboard remapping, and dedicated macro toolbars.

Why it fits: Bridges the raw power of the old DOS engine into the Win3.1 GUI. It provides programmable visual buttons on screen for sending target execution commands, supports clean fonts, and handles background execution cleanly while you work in a Windows 3.1 text editor.

Quote 3. HyperTerminal / WinTerminal 16-Bit
Status: Freeware / Legacy release.

Best For: ZMODEM/YMODEM transfer handling under Windows 3.1.

Why it fits: Offers cleaner ANSI color translation and reliable software flow control (XON/XOFF) or hardware handshaking (RTS/CTS) mapped to 16-bit COMM.DRV drivers.

This is freaking AWESOME!

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Posted: 06:44pm 05 Nov 2026

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I though someone here wrote a comm program for the CMM2. A bunch of years ago now...

Visit Vegipete's *Mite Library for cool programs.

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Posted: 07:19pm 05 Nov 2026

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Try Maxiterm

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PhenixRising
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Posted: 08:56pm 05 Nov 2026

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vegipete said I though someone here wrote a comm program for the CMM2. A bunch of years ago now...

Me too and I thought it was the Cap'n but sadly...

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Posted: 09:14pm 05 Nov 2026

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This FotS page has links to various discussions on VT100 on MMBascic. One points to some code.
Edited 2026-11-06 07:14 by disco4now

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Posted: 08:02am 06 Nov 2026

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PhenixRising said Just thinking about programming the PicoMites from CMM2.

To program :
You do not need a terminal program to do that (the programming). You can use the AUTOSAVE <CR> function and simply dump the program as ascii and terminate with <CTRL>-Z. Then wait for prompt to return, then RUN <CR> (or use XMODEM).
This can be automated easily (I used that on PicoMite 5.07.04 some 3 years ago) to show how you can develop a smart peripheral for a PC, fully controlled from the PC (demo on MMBasic for DOS), without any SW running on the pico except MMBasic.

To edit and develop .... yes you need a terminal program to do that.

Volhout
Edited 2026-11-06 18:04 by Volhout

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