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)
== Technical Covertape == <gallery caption="Fischertechnik Interface"> Image:Fischertechnik Covertape.jpg|Covertape </gallery> == Tape == <gallery caption="Fischertechnik Interface"> Image:Fischertechnik Tape - side B.jpg|side BImage:Fischertechnik Tape - side A.jpg|side A </gallery> == 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 Commodore 24pin User Port Parallel Ports (used on C64/VIC20)* Interface for one-directional 25pin printer port (used on PCs) (this might have been also used by /CPC...? if so, with 34pin/36pin connector, of coursePC/Atari/Amiga)* Interface for RS232 port Ports (used on PCs) (9600 baud, 8bit, no parity, 1 stopbit)* Interface for USB port Ports (used on PCs)
=== 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 Scheider Interface.JPG|Schneider Interface (20pin cable with 34pin connector)
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 PC Adapter]]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]]