The [[Fischertechnik Interface]] is used for : * the [[Fischertechnik Trainingsrobot]] and for * the [[Fischertechnik Computing Experimental]] kit* the [[Fischertechnik Plotter/Scanner]].
== Inputs/Outputs ==
The interface for the CPC (as well as newer RS232/USB versions) consists of:
* 8 single bit inputs ports (eg. for sensing when a robot-arm reached its end-position)
* 4 "bidirectional" ports (for motor control) (here "bidirectional" rather means "three-state-output" aka "forward/stop/backward")
* 2 analog inputs (eg. for temperature sensor)
== Covertape ==
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Image:Fischertechnik Covertape.jpg|Covertape
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== Tape ==
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Image:Fischertechnik Tape - side B.jpg|side B
Image:Fischertechnik Tape - side A.jpg|side A
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== Download ==
* [[Media:Fischertechnik Computing - Baukasten Construction Kit (tape).zip|Fischertechnik Computing - Baukasten Construction Kit (tape).zip]] (CDT for Emulators)
== Interface Versions ==
Fischertechnik has built several interfaces:
* Interface for Parallel Ports (used on C64/VIC20/CPC/PC/Atari/Amiga)
* Interface for RS232 Ports (used on PCs) (9600 baud, 8bit, no parity, 1 stopbit)
=== Parallel Printer Port Interface ===
Designed for one-directional printer ports[[Printer Port|Printer Ports]]: Data is read/sent via Pin11/Pin4 (which data is to be transferred is selected via the other DATA lines) (details on how the data is transferred exactly are unknown?).
Printer Pin Interface Signal Comment
Pin2 (Data Bit0) Load-out ;motor control output
Image:Fischertechnik-C64-Interface.JPG|Commodore Interface (10pin cable with 24pin connector)
Image:Fischertechnik Interface Adapter IBM Amiga Atari 25pol.jpg|PC/Amiga/Atari (20pin-to-25pin adapter)
Image:Fischertechnik pc2c64 impulsdiagramm.gif|Timing diagram from sascha-bader.de
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== Weblinks ==
* https://web.archive.org/web/20170625102106/http://www.sascha-bader.de/html/ftpc2c64.html - Fischertechnik DIY Adapters [[Category:Peripherals]]