https://github.com/sandlbn/ultimate64-manager
Desktop application for managing Commodore 64 Ultimate, Ultimate64 and Ultimate-II+ devices
https://github.com/sandlbn/ultimate64-manager
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Desktop application for managing Commodore 64 Ultimate, Ultimate64 and Ultimate-II+ devices
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/sandlbn/ultimate64-manager
- Owner: sandlbn
- Created: 2025-08-15T09:59:27.000Z (8 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2026-04-06T22:16:10.000Z (20 days ago)
- Last Synced: 2026-04-07T00:24:38.138Z (20 days ago)
- Topics: c64, commodore, commodore-64, retrocomputing, ultimate-64
- Language: Rust
- Homepage:
- Size: 32.3 MB
- Stars: 128
- Watchers: 13
- Forks: 3
- Open Issues: 5
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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README
# Ultimate64 Manager
A cross-platform desktop application for managing **Commodore 64 Ultimate**, **Ultimate 64**, **Ultimate 64 Elite**, and **Ultimate-II+** devices. Browse files, mount disk images, stream VIC video/audio, play SID music, and edit device configuration.
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## Downloads
Prebuilt binaries for macOS, Windows, and Linux (AppImage) are available on the GitHub **Releases** page:
https://github.com/sandlbn/ultimate64-manager/releases
> **Required:** Enable the following services in the **Ultimate / Commodore menu** (not in this app): **Web Remote Control**, **FTP File Service**, **Ultimate DMA Service**, and **Ultimate Ident**.
> If these services are disabled, **Ultimate64 Manager** will not be able to connect.
## Features
- **Dual-Pane File Browser** – Local and remote file browsing side by side
- **FTP File Transfer** – Upload/download files via FTP with multi-file selection
- **Remote Directory Browser** – Browse the Ultimate filesystem without mounting disks
- **Disk Image Viewer** – Display **D64/D71 directory contents** (C64-style listing)
- **Disk Management** – Mount D64, D71, D81, G64, G71, G81 images to Drive A/B
- **Run Programs** – Direct load and run for PRG, CRT, and SID files
- **Supported File Types** – D64, D71, D81, G64, G71, G81, PRG, P00, CRT, SID, MOD, XM, S3M, TAP, T64, REU, ROM, BIN, CFG, ZIP, and firmware updates (U2L, U2P, U2R, U64, UE2)
- **Music Player** – Play SID and MOD files with playlist support
- Shuffle and repeat modes
- Subsong navigation for multi-tune SID files
- Song length database support (HVSC Songlengths.md5)
- True pause/resume (freezes C64)
- Configurable default song duration
- **Video Streaming** – Real-time VIC video with audio
- Fullscreen mode (double-click or Opt+F / Alt+F)
- Screenshot capture to Pictures folder
- Unicast and multicast support
- **Audio Streaming** – SID audio output via UDP
- **Memory Editor** – Read and write C64 memory in real-time
- Quick access to common locations (Screen, VIC-II, SID, CIA, Zero Page, etc.)
- Hex, ASCII, Decimal, Binary display modes
- Search for byte patterns or ASCII text
- Fill memory ranges
- Click-to-edit bytes
- **Configuration Editor** – Edit Ultimate configuration settings
- **Device Discovery** – Automatic network discovery of Ultimate devices
- **Backup & Restore** – Full configuration backup and restore
- **Machine Control** – Pause, Resume, Reset, Reboot, Power Off
- **Remote Keyboard Input** – For BASIC and menus
- **CSDb Browser** – Search and browse releases from CSDb.dk
- Search by category (All, Releases, Groups, SIDs)
- Browse latest releases
- View release details and file listings
- Run PRG, CRT, SID, and disk images directly
- Mount disk images with drive/mode selection
- Download files to local storage
## Keyboard Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|----------|--------|
| `Opt+F` / `Alt+F` | Toggle video fullscreen |
| `ESC` | Exit fullscreen |
## Song Length Database
The music player can use the HVSC **Songlengths.md5** database for accurate song durations.
You can download it from the Music Player tab or place it manually at:
- **Windows**: `%APPDATA%\ultimate64-manager\Songlengths.md5`
- **macOS**: `~/Library/Application Support/ultimate64-manager/Songlengths.md5`
- **Linux**: `~/.config/ultimate64-manager/Songlengths.md5`
## Screenshots
Screenshots are saved to:
- **Windows**: `Pictures\Ultimate64\`
- **macOS**: `~/Pictures/Ultimate64/`
- **Linux**: `~/Pictures/Ultimate64/`
## Building
### Prerequisites
- Rust 1.81+
- **Linux (audio support required for streaming):**
```bash
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install -y libasound2-dev
```
- For macOS bundle:
```bash
cargo install cargo-bundle
```
### Build
```bash
# Clone
git clone https://github.com/sandlbn/ultimate64-manager.git
cd ultimate64-manager
# Build
cargo build --release
# macOS bundle
cargo bundle --release
```
## Enabling Video & Audio Streaming
Streaming requires a wired Ethernet connection. Wi-Fi is not supported.
## License
MIT License
## Acknowledgments
- [Ultimate64](https://github.com/GideonZ/1541ultimate) team
- [Ultimate64 Rust Library](https://github.com/mlund/ultimate64)
- [Iced](https://github.com/iced-rs/iced) GUI framework