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Tri-Lace Converter (Build 21-01-10) by Algorithm / Algotech

January 22nd, 2010 No comments

Tri-Lace Converter by Algorithm / AlgotechThis converter converts a truecolor Jpeg/Bitmap picture to three seperate
c64 hires bitmaps which when flicked together fuse the colors together tocreate a rendition of the original image.

History:

21/01/10

  • Major bug fix.  some brightness check flags were toggled incorrectly for each 8×8 or 8×2 block resulting in close colors being filtered out and replaced by bad luma combos.
  • Added ‘ass lace mode’ to standard non fli mode + (non super flicker reduction).
  • Added weaker dither (dither 1). Default of dither 1 in previous versions is now ‘dither 2′.
  • Optimisation of conversion routines. Now runs slightly faster.

18/01/10

  • Tweaked non luma overload reduction mode to accept some more color combinations.
  • NTSC/PAL Exe toggle.
  • FLI X2 mode.
  • Super Flicker Reduction.

11/01/10

  • Initial Release.

source: noname.c64.org

A new Sinclair QL Membrane from RWAP Software

January 21st, 2010 No comments

Replacement the Sinclair QL membrane and reassemble the Keyboard.

source: rwapsoftware.co.uk

Sinclair QL

January 21st, 2010 No comments
Sinclair QL

Autopsy:

from Wikipedia:

The Sinclair QL (for Quantum Leap), was a personal computer launched by Sinclair Research in 1984, as the successor to the Sinclair ZX Spectrum. The QL was aimed at the hobbyist and small business markets, but failed to achieve commercial success.

The QL was originally conceived in 1981 under the code-name ZX83, as a portable computer for business users, with a built-in ultra-thin flat-screen CRT display (similar to the later TV80 pocket TV), printer and modem. As development progressed, and ZX83 became ZX84, it eventually became clear that the portability features were over-ambitious and the specification was reduced to a conventional desktop configuration.

Based on a Motorola 68008 processor clocked at 7.5 MHz, the QL included 128 KB of RAM (officially expandable to 640 KB) and could be connected to a monitor or TV for display. Two built-in Microdrive tape-loop cartridge drives (first seen as a peripheral for the Sinclair ZX Spectrum) provided mass storage, in place of the more expensive floppy disk drives found on similar systems of the era.

Interfaces included an expansion slot, ROM cartridge socket, dual RS-232 ports, proprietary QLAN local area network ports, dual joystick ports and an external Microdrive bus. Two video modes were available, 256×256 pixels with 8 RGB colours and per-pixel flashing, or 512×256 pixels with four colours (black, red, green and white). Both screen modes used a 32 KB framebuffer in main memory.

The hardware was capable of switching between two different areas of memory for the framebuffer, thus allowing double buffering. However, this would have used 64 KB of the standard machine’s 128 KB of RAM and there is no support for this feature in the QL’s original firmware. The alternative and much improved operating system Minerva does provide full support for the second framebuffer.

source: wikipedia

Tri-Lace Converter by Algorithm / Algotech

January 20th, 2010 No comments

Tri-Lace Converter by Algorithm / AlgotechThis converter converts a truecolor Jpeg/Bitmap picture to three seperate
c64 hires bitmaps which when flicked together fuse the colors together tocreate a rendition of the original image.

History:

18/01/10

  • Tweaked non luma overload reduction mode to accept some more color combinations.
  • NTSC/PAL Exe toggle.
  • FLI X2 mode.
  • Super Flicker Reduction.

11/01/10

  • Initial Release.

source: noname.c64.org

Project One v0.6

January 16th, 2010 No comments

Project One / ResourceAfter many years, Resource release a new version of Project One (Converter and Paint program).

source: resource.cx noname.c64.org

Commodore VC-1010 (VIC-1010) Expansion Module

January 15th, 2010 1 comment
Commodore VC-1010 (VIC-1010) Expansion Module

Autopsy:

from Bo Zimmerman Homepage:

The VIC-1010 is an optional expansion to the VIC-20 manufactured by Commodore UK. It plugs into the VIC-20′s game/expansion/bus port, providing 6 more such ports along the top.

The rest of the unit sits behind and a bit off to the right of the machine, preventing any obstruction of the VIC’s other ports. Built into the 1010 is a 220V power supply to supplement the computer’s supply.

source: zimmers.net

 

Texas Instruments (Clementoni) Grillo Fonillo SuonaParla

January 14th, 2010 5 comments
Texas Instruments (Clementoni) Grillo Fonillo SuonaParla

Autopsy:

from Datamath:

This funny synthesizer based product from Texas Instruments generates a lot of different sounds and stores them into internal memory. Compared with earlier products of the Speak & line this one uses a quite simple technology.

This educational toy is very similar to the Speak & Music but uses an Italian speaking language.

source: datamath.org

Star Commander v0.83

January 13th, 2010 No comments

Star CommanderThe Star Commander is the ultimate DOS shell that can handle the image file formats of the C64 Software Emulator.

source: sta.c64.org

HVSC Manager v1.2 by Stainless Steel

January 11th, 2010 No comments

HVSC ManagerThis is a Windows program Manager for The High Voltage SID Collection (HVSC).

source: noname.c64.org

Andrea Pompili Catalypse v1.1 for Commodore 64

January 9th, 2010 No comments

Catalypse v1.1Andrea Pompili released the game Catalypse v1.1. Version 1.0 was published in 1992 but there the game had some small bugs.

Andrea has now fixed the bugs and added a level 2 loading screen. The improved game is now available for download.

source: ready64.org commodore-gg.hobby.nl

The shop of the website Brain Innovations is Open

January 9th, 2010 No comments

Brain InnovationsThis shop offers projects for the classical computers Commodore 64.


Like:

  • uIEC/SD
  • JiffyDOS Kernel ROM
  • ROM-el 6540
  • 2364 Adaptor
  • 64Nic+

source: jbrain.net

Eprom Test Board and RS232C Interface for Commodore 64

January 2nd, 2010 3 comments
RS232c Interface and Eprom test Board for Commodore 64

Autopsy:

Description:

  • On the left: RS232c Interface for Commodore 64 (KIT: LX719 from Nuova Elettronica)
  • On the right: Test Eprom Board cartridges.

3½ Floppy Disk Notcher (720k to 1.44Mb)

January 2nd, 2010 2 comments
Disk Notcher 720k to 1.44Mb

A disk notcher used to convert 3½ Floppy Disk 720k/800k to 1.44Mb HD.

Sidplay64 v0.6 Beta by Shape

January 1st, 2010 No comments

This is a program that can playback sid files from the HVSC collection on a real c64.

SIDPLAY 64 v.06 beta (01/01/2010):

  • Corrected all text output, when loading sid files from pc dir, and when loading files over netdrive. No strange signs on screen now. ( ? )
  • Fixed to “Work” with Netdrive, but there is a but: all sid files extensions must end with “.prg” For instance “shape.sid” will only work if renamed to “shape.prg” or “shape.sid.prg” Netdrive only supports files with the .prg extension. Filenames must be equal or less than 16 letters (do not count file extension)
  • Fixed the bug with Retro Replay. According to Countzer0 it is indeed a bug that shouldnt be there.
  • Files with not enough relocation pages for siplay64 and with a built in play mode (see sid files with $0000 as play call) will now be loaded and started. Examples here are Pollytracker songs which use all memory. Other files where relocation pages doesnt leave enough memory will still give you the “out of memory error” message.
  • Speeded up the keyboard scanner. You can select things faster now.
  • Added a display number for number of files in dir.

source: noname.c64.org

XUM1541 Beta and OpenCBM for Mac OSx

December 31st, 2009 No comments

XUM 1541from the Homepage:

With christmas time the presents arrive… Nate Lawson presented the beta of his incredible XUM1541 USB to IEC/parallel adapter for OpenCBM.

I was immediately amazed by this project and built my own version of the XUM1541. I had the chance to help out testing the software on Macs even in its early stages, so everything will work smoothly on our favorite platform…

Now with the beta of XUM1541 online, I have another present for you: The OpenCBM on Mac page on my site. This page describes how to compile and set up the OpenCBM software yourself and how to get your device running on your Mac. Have fun!

source: lallafa.de