[NTLK] Hammer (Mac) and Debugger Connection (Newton)

[Doctor Clu]

I'll take it from the quiet few have worked with Hammer.

Oh well, thanks for now.

Greg / Doc Clu


On 12/31/25 10:18 AM, Doctor Clu wrote:
> Hello all, currently trying to get the Hammer application on the Mac 
> to connect to the Debugger Connection on the Newton.  I'm not yet 
> familiar with Hammer so would appreciate hearing from those that have 
> gotten this to work, and maybe a video if possible.
>
>
>
>     Got a G4 Powerbook up and running 10.4 that can run classic. 
> Hammer runs on the G4.  Got the debugger going on the Newton.
>
>     Newton: Currently have built in serial and 57K baud.  I am using 
> the "dongle destroyer" serial port on the Newton 2000.
>
>     Mac: Hammer when brought up looked for something to open. I hit 
> cancel.  I look in the preferences and it is set for 57 K baud.  (Stop 
> of debug traps and beep on stops selected as the opening default).
>
>
>     Trying to connect I get a error 1 saying I need to check the cable 
> and baud rate.
>
>     That is where I am at this point.  Any recommendations?
>
>
>     Thoughts of mine at this point :
>
>     * the dongle destroyer serial port is used in countless 
> connections of other programs, usually lately with the serial to USB 
> from AppleNewtonFan.
>
>     * Serial cable being used has been used with quite a few USB-28 to 
> serial adaptor connections.
>
>     * The only connection not tested with other applications is the 
> serial connection under this G4 Powerbook running Classic.
>
>
>     I've heard this can work using Basilisk II.   If you've gotten 
> this to work, please let me know what kind of setup you used.
>
>     Thanks,
>
>     Greg / Doc Clu
>
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