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

[Victor Rehorst]

This was on my list to reply to actually, but then I went on a few days' 
vacation in the snow-bound Canadian wilderness (not really, but I did 
disconnect for a few days)

Matthias posted a good summary of how to set things up, and 
https://github.com/pguyot/Einstein/wiki/Dumping-The-ROM is a good guide 
as well.

When you open Hammer on the Mac, you need to load the correct debugger 
ROM image.  This should be called "Senior CirrusNoDebug" and was 
originally provided publically in the Lantern DDK.  You can't skip this 
part.

I recall having to select the correct port on the Mac first, and also 
having to install the Debugger Connection package onto the Newton and 
starting it instead of the Dock app.  You didn't mention what app you 
were starting on the Newton side ...

-V

On 2026-01-08 08:08, Doctor Clu wrote:
> 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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