rec.autos.simulators

by **Peter Burk** » Thu, 01 Sep 1994 05:05:52

Did anyone ever try to configure the modem strings in
ICR 1.04 or 1.05 to run at a raw speed of more than 9600
baud? And if yes - does it make any difference?

by **Michael Corrig** » Thu, 01 Sep 1994 23:07:40

|> Did anyone ever try to configure the modem strings in
|> ICR 1.04 or 1.05 to run at a raw speed of more than 9600
|> baud? And if yes - does it make any difference?

You might be able to get the modems to connect at 14,400, but the program is still
going to setup the serial port to 9600. This will work, but you won't get any real
benefit from it. The transfer between CPU and modem will still be no more than
9600 bps.

BTW, you should say 9600 bps, not 9600 baud. 9600 bps modems actually transmit at
2400 baud.

--

Mike Corrigan

by **Ralf Southa** » Sat, 03 Sep 1994 08:41:52

>Subject: ICR at 14.4k
>Date: 30 Aug 1994 20:05:52 GMT
>Did anyone ever try to configure the modem strings in
>ICR 1.04 or 1.05 to run at a raw speed of more than 9600
>baud? And if yes - does it make any difference?

Yes and no.

Yes, I am able to connect with strings that specify 14,400

No, the game still connects at 9600. Best connection is still .07 seconds.

Ralf Southard Co-Director: IndyCar Racing Sim Series, AOL

by **Andrew S** » Sun, 04 Sep 1994 10:58:41

>Yes, I am able to connect with strings that specify 14,400
>No, the game still connects at 9600. Best connection is still .07 seconds.

I have two 'puters here linked by null cable. Connection is still .07
seconds. There is no noticeable difference between direct connect and
9600 modem play. I think the 9600 modem play is fine, smoother than DooM
at the same speed.

Cheers

by **Ralf Southa** » Mon, 05 Sep 1994 02:53:35

>Subject: Re: ICR at 14.4k
>Date: 3 Sep 1994 11:58:41 +1000

>>Yes, I am able to connect with strings that specify 14,400
>>No, the game still connects at 9600. Best connection is still .07 seconds.
>I have two 'puters here linked by null cable. Connection is still .07
>seconds. There is no noticeable difference between direct connect and
>9600 modem play. I think the 9600 modem play is fine, smoother than DooM
>at the same speed.

.07 is the optimum reading you're gonna get. We've done the null modem
connect too and that is the limit. Very smooth. It's the modem connection
that changes a lot depending on line noise. Sometimes as bad as .40 and THAT
SUCKS.

Ralf
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