Castle Link with M1 MacBooks?

[nathanotis]

The new M1 MacBooks are now able to run Windows via Parallels. Anyone know if Castle Link is working via that connection? Just trying to confirm the Link works with the new Apple chipset, or if I should plan to get Castle's programmer.

Also, 100th post.

 

[dugans]

I can't speak to the Mac but I run linux on my laptop and use VMWare for those times when I need Windoze for something.

I can use castle link with my VM without issue this way.

If you can do USB passthrough to the Parallels vm you should be fine.
If you have a Windows vm set up - can you use a USB mouse and/or connect a USB stick/external hard drive to the vm?
This is not a guarantee, but if those work the castle link should be ok.

 

[nathanotis]

Thanks for the reply. I'll post back when I finally get this damned machine (the configuration I ordered is taking weeks to move through the ordering system).

 

[nathanotis]

As of this weekend, I can confirm that the Castle Link software installs and runs on Windows via Parallels in my M1 Macbook.

Didn't have any USB things handy to confirm connectivity. I'll track down a USB stick or something to confirm the pass through, and when I actually get my hands on the Castle Link itself, I'll post back if it connects up and works.

It *SHOULD* work. The only reason I'm even a little concerned is that it's a special version of Parallels running a developer preview of Windows for the new Apple chipset. Lots of opportunities for dropped handoffs.

 

[nathanotis]

Got my Castle link and plugged it up (Running a Windows Developer Preview VM in a beta version of Parallels).

No issues whatsoever. Connects and reads the Link, sends updates, saves throttle curves. Every function I tested works fine.