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ARMSiD di Nobomi Nuovo Firmware v2.13

E’ stato rilasciato da Nobomi un nuovo aggiornamento firmware per l’ARMSiD.

News features and fixes in FW 2.13:

  • Further optimization of code speed and size. Also bus operations are faster, finally “paddles” are successfully read on NTSC machines even with the oldest HW versions of ARMSID (with components on top) !
  • ARMSID start is also faster. Instead of hundreds of milliseconds, ARMSID is fully functional in less than 15 milliseconds after power-up !
  • Added the possibility to “fix” the so-called ADSR bug, i.e. a bug in the envelope generator, which is inherent to the original chips and is reproduced in ARMSID too. This is not needed in the C64 for compatibility reasons, but if you use ARMSID in synthesizers, you might be interested in this feature.
  • Slightly modified quality (Q) of filter circuits for even more faithful reproduction of MOS8580.

Download: ARMSiD v2.13 (442)

source: nobomi.cz

Rilasciato nuovo Firmware SD2Snes v1.11.0 Beta 1

Ikari ha rilasciato il nuovo firmware per la SD2Snes la Flash Cartridge per Super Nintendo/Famicom. Le istruzioni per l’aggiornamento le potete trovare qui.

Scusate il ritardo ma mi è sfuggito di postarlo qui.

Features added:

  • [All] USB (usb2snes) support by RedGuy
  • [All] save state support (via USB/savestate2snes) by RedGuy
  • [All] stand-alone save state features by FURiOUS
  • [All] some compatibility improvements and optimizations for stand-alone save states by ikari_01
    • Add support for YAML list items for multiple savestate_fixes entries per game
    • Add support for simple bitwise operations on savestate_fixes patches
    • Add support for verbatim code execution on savestate_fixes patches – notably fixes Star Ocean (decompressed) save states (however the save state hook still needs CPU time optimization to prevent music glitches in Star Ocean.)
    • Add IRQ support on top of NMI for the save state hook – this enables save states on Out Of This World and possibly other games that only use IRQ. Also fixes controller input capture on a number of games so the game-specific input hacks could be eliminated.
    • Moved save state code outside of the USB hook area to make room for USB hook execution.
  • [All] SGB support by Redacted173.
  • [All] favorite games list by freelancer42

Fixes:

  • [All] Fixed data caching bug in MSU1 data extension which could cause wrong data to be streamed
  • [All] Savestates: do not try to capture data that is already in cartridge space anyway (e.g. SRAM). Fixes text distortion in Near’s Bahamut Lagoon translation when loading a state.
  • [All] Fixed YAML config parser to support comment signs after list start items
  • [All] Fixed SNES open-bus contamination (fixes sprite flickering in Near’s Bahamut Lagoon translation, certain speed runs that rely on open bus behaviour)
  • [All] (hopefully) fixed rapid data line toggling sometimes resulting in address line glitches, causing random crashes in extreme cases, and occasional garbled graphics on SMRPG among others
  • [All] Fixed data integrity problems when loading BSX games

Download:

source: sd2snes.de

USB Stick STM32 (Gotek) Firmware v3.8.1.2a

19 September 2021 1 commento

Jean-François DEL NERO (la persona che sta dietro lo sviluppo dell’emulatore Floppy HxC SD) ha recentemente rilasciato una versione del firmware HxC compatibile con il chip STM32 utilizzato nel Floppy Drive Gotek.

Questo significa che possiamo godere di quasi tutte le features che il firmware HxC supporta anche per l’economico Floppy Drive Gotek.

Il bootloader per convertire il floppy drive Gotek in HxC compatibile va acquistato sul sito di HXC 2001 inviando un’email a Jean-François DEL NERO. Il prezzo del bootloader e’ di 10 euro una tantum per ogni Gotek che si vuole aggiornare/convertire. Gli aggiornamenti successivi del software sono gratuti e possono essere fatti da chiavetta USB.

The HXC Usb (Gotek) firmware supports: + many more….

USB Stick STM32 (Gotek) HxC Floppy Emulator Firmware v3.4.16.4a -> v3.8.1.2a cumulative changelog:

  • Build-in USB stick init / format function :
  • The USB stick can now be formatted/initialized for the “Image-less mode” by the firmware.
  • Remove the USB stick, press both buttons to enter the embedded menu and select the sub menu to activate the format mode :
    •  - 7 digits display “d” menu entry -> Should display “For”
    •  - OLED display “Format USB Key” menu entry.
    • Then insert the USB stick you want to format.
    • WARNING : Formatting will erase all data on the USB stick !
    • The default built-in image is an HD 1.44MB Floppy disk, but you
    • can select another built-in image on the firmware customization
  • SFRKC30 / SFR1M44-U100LQD Gotek support enhanced :
  • The new rotary port is now supported.
  • New explicit U100LQD OLED configuration.
  • (Specific binaries for this new Gotek are now provided in the “New_U100LQD_Gotek” folder)
  • The detected hardware model can now be read in the embedded menu
  • (Sub menu ‘F’ for the 7 digits Gotek and in the “FW/HW version” sub menu for the OLED Goteks).
  • Hardware ID definitions :
    • 000 : Original STM32F105 Gotek (64KB of RAM)
    • 001 : 64 pins ARTERY AT32F415RCT7 on an old STM32 Gotek board (32KB of RAM)
    • 002 : 48 pins ARTERY AT32F415CBT7 (New board) (32KB of RAM)
    • 003 : 64 pins ARTERY AT32F415RCT7 (New SFRKC30 / SFR1M44-U100LQD Gotek : Native OLED and Rotary support) (32KB of RAM)
  • Test firmware updated to support all STM32 and Artery Goteks.
  • Some important fixes in the emulation from folder mode
  • (Informations about this mode are available on this page : https://hxc2001.com/docs/gotek-floppy-emulator-hxc-firmware/pages/emulation-from-folder.html)
  • The emulation from folder mode was broken on ARTERY MCU based Goteks.
    •  Update recommended for all “emulation from folder mode” users !
  • New SFRKC30 Gotek boards support added :
    •  This new Gotek revision has a new rotary port and will be shipped
    •  with a rotary switch and an OLED screen directly from the factory
    •  (No “mod” required anymore)
  • Bootloader updated.
  • Firmware updated.
  • Firmware customization page updated.
  • Normal/direct selection mode :  File sorting optimized for low memory “Artery” Goteks.
  • 1680KB Distribution Media Format (DMF) .IMG support adjusted / fixed.
  • Firmware STM32 USB HxCFloppyEmulator v3.7.1.4a for all Artery AND STM Goteks ! ( -> In the “Artery_AT32_Gotek_HxC_Firmware” folder !)
  • Update recommended for Artery Goteks users:
  • “Normal mode” / Direct stick browsing mode :
  • Fix regression with Artery Goteks  ! (Crash due to a memory alignment issue)
  • Custom firmware page updated
  • Build tools updated.
  • RAM Memory management enhanced : Detect the RAM size and change/adapt  the cache buffers size according to the available memory.
  • Compatible with all Goteks (Artery and STM MCU compatible).
  • Now support all Artery versions (AT32F415RCT7, AT32F415CBT7…)
  • Fixes : EPROM emulation support, Index signal.
  • Rotary connections moved to PA13/PA14 (2 pins in the prog header) for the 48 pins MCU version.
  • Firmware STM32 USB HxCFloppyEmulator v3.6.1.2a for Artery AT32F415RCT7 Goteks ( -> In the “Artery_AT32_Gotek_HxC_Firmware” folder !)
  • Since March/April 2021 we can see some new Gotek variants on the market.
  • Due to the electronic components shortage, these new Gotek revisions use different MCUs.
  • The STMicroelectronics STM32F105 MCU was replaced by Artery MCUs : AT32F415RCT7, AT32F415CBT7,…
  • These MCUs are “mostly” compatible with the previously used STM part but there is an important difference : The RAM size. While the STM32F105 offers 64KB of RAM, these Artery parts have only 32KB of RAM. These changes imply modifications in the firmware.
  • A first HxC Firmware compatible with the AT32F415RCT7 MCU can be found in the Artery_AT32_Gotek_HxC_Firmware folder.
  • The bootloader was updated this week to support all the 3 Gotek variants:  STM32F105RB6, AT32F415RCT7,AT32F415CBT7.
  • The bootloader now supports GPT/GUID formatted USB sticks.
  • The server was updated this week to support all the 3 Gotek variants :
  • The bootloader can installed on all these Gotek using the normal online procedure :  https://hxc2001.com/docs/gotek-floppy-emulator-hxc-firmware/pages/bootloader-installation.html
  • Preparing the firmware for the next releases / features : Important code size optimizations. (First round !)
  • OSD : The HSYNC polarity can be set on the custom firmware
    • (VSYNC already supports both polarity)
  • Finally introducting the Raspberry Pi Zero W Gotek companion :
    • https://hxc2001.com/download/floppy_drive_emulator/RPiZeroW_HxC2001_StickEmulator.zip
    • (To be installed on the SD Card with rufus, dd, …)
    • Use the USB device port to connect the Raspberry Pi Zero W to the Gotek.
    • You can access the virtual stick through Wifi.
    • The Raspberry is by default setup as an access point. (HxC2001_RPIZeroW SSID)
    • The following services are currently enabled in the image :
    • IP :  192.168.100.1
    • Samba/Windows Share -> login : data, password : data
    • ftp -> login : data, password : data
    • ssh -> login : data, password : data / login : root, password : root
    • http -> just a test page for the moment.
  • IMG file images : Fix Technics SX-F100 organ format and file deletion support.
  • HFE files : Blind write mode now used on all non-MFM/FM HFE files.
  • Quickdisk .QD files write support : Some fixes and improvements.
  • Code improvements.
  • Roland machines out,img,ima files support : sector interleave and track skew adjusted to the S-550 values. (Fix S-550 issues).
  • Internal parameters : Power-up clear/reset right button timeout set to 3 seconds.
  • Electone EL-900 disk change issue fixed :
  • Clear internal ready timer at image selection.
  • Internal default ready timing changed from 200ms to 400ms.
  • v3.5.1.1 regression fix : Broken USB stick folder Auto mount feature fixed.
  • Major release : Image-less mode support! Mount USB stick’s FAT12 partitions !
  • USB Stick : GUID Partition Table (GPT) support. The firmware now support medias with GPT, MBR or without any partition table. GPT is becoming the default partition table used by most operating systems.
  • New custom firmware page option:
    • GUID Partition Table (GPT) support option (enabled by default).
  • Regression fix : Fix Amiga 1.76MB HD .ADF images support.
  • Upside down orientation OLED screen option.
  • “Normal mode” / Direct disk browsing mode : Fix possible erroneous “No file image found !” message issue. Update recommended.
  • Amstrad CPC / ZX Spectrum EDSK & DSK:
    • Fake Track ID protection support.
    • Fake Side ID protection support.
    • Bad CRC protection support.
    • 6144 bytes sectors support fixed.
  • (Fix the following copy protected ZX Spectrum games :
    • Robocop 2,Turrican 2,Barbarian 2,New Zealand Story,
    • Dan Dare 3,Operation Thurderbolt,Simpsons and probably others titles).
  • Amstrad CPC / ZX Spectrum EDSK & DSK  : Fix deleted data mark support.
  • v3.4.16.2a regression fix : Fix file selector issue on fast Amiga machines (>= A1200).

This is only a little part of the changelog. The original one is very long and you can read it here. (instruction manual here)

The HxC Floppy Emulator Firmware Customization page: https://hxc2001.com/custom_fw/

Download: USB Stick STM32 (Gotek) HxC Firmware v3.8.1.2a (731)

source: hxc2001.com

 

AVGCART (Atari SD multicart) v0021 aggiornamento Firmware

18 September 2021 Nessun commento

E’ stato rilasciato un nuovo aggiornamento firmware per l’AVGCART (SD multicart for 8bit Atari) di tmp.

Changelog (v0021):

  • XEX loader now doesn’t occupy $0800 page
  • ATR/ATX emulation fixes (Bruce Lee, Ultima, Flight Sim II)
  • Allow IDE emulation together with ATR emulation (SIO)
  • Show COM/EXE files in browser
  • Increased limit of virtual drives to 8 (SIO)
  • Autorun key changed from ‘A’ to ‘N’ due to issues with PS/2 adapters
  • Added saving facility (used by FloB)
  • Stacking SpartaDOSX with another CAR (CTRL-SHIFT-RETURN)

Download:

source: atariage.com

U64 (Elite)/U2/U2+ v3.10a (Core: v1.41) Aggiornamento Firmware

11 September 2021 Nessun commento

E’ stato rilasciato un nuovo aggiornamento firmware per l’Ultimate-64 (U64/U64E) / U2 / U2+ da Gideon.

This release has again some significant changes and improvements over 1.37 / 3.9. The following bullet list gives an overview of the features and fixes. Below the items, a short explanation is added.

This release has again some significant changes and improvements over 1.37 / 3.9. Please read the manual before installing 3.10a.

Changes in 3.10a, compared to 3.10

Fixes:

  • [Issue-246] Fixed: Virtual Printer crashes when file cannot be created.
  • [Issue-234] Deleting last item in directory makes selection invisible
  • [Issue-236] Confirmation modal asking a question only gives ‘OK’ instead of ‘Yes/No’.
  • [Issue-R17] Added mapping of ESC key to RUN/STOP.
  • [Facebook Request] Added: Leave menu on mount (can be selected per drive)
  • [Facebook Bug Report]: Allow Maverick (and others?) to write wrong sector headers on MFM tracks.
  • [Facebook Bug Report]: Unable to select GeoRAM. Is now a mode of the RAM Expansion Unit.
  • [Facebook Bug Report]: Fixed color palette not loaded at boot (U64 only).
  • [Facebook Bug Report]: Fixed USB sticks not recognized
  • [Messenger Report]: Improvements to palette file read. Rejects faulty files. Fixes hang-up
  • [Messenger Report]: Fixes ‘Create DNP’ when run from Telnet. Turned out to be a stack overflow.
  • [Email Discussion]: Adds EEPROM segment to GMOD2 when it is missing in the CRT file

U2:

  • Fixes that U2 updater killed the flash before asking to update, leaving a semi-bricked device.
  • Fixes drive sounds.

Modem:

  • ACIA NMI pulse extension to extend over bad line. This allows the 6502 to see it always.
  • Performance optimization ACIA / Modem
  • Allow spaces after ATDT command.

Cartridge Support:

  • Additional C128 cartridge variant that allows banking and offers some RAM (U2/U2+ only).

Download:

source: ultimate64.com github.com

U64 (Elite)/U2/U2+ v3.10 (Core: v1.41) Aggiornamento Firmware

E’ stato rilasciato un nuovo aggiornamento firmware per l’Ultimate-64 (U64/U64E) / U2 / U2+ da Gideon.

This release has again some significant changes and improvements over 1.37 / 3.9. The following bullet list gives an overview of the features and fixes. Below the items, a short explanation is added.

This release has again some significant changes and improvements over 1.37 / 3.9. Please read the manual before installing 3.10.

Added features:

  • Hardware emulation of 1571 and 1581 drives (U2+ / U64 only)
  • MFM support on 1571, with enhanced G71 format to store MFM tracks.
  • Added audio samples for insert / remove floppy disk.
  • Added second drive sound to speaker output.
  • Possiblity to use your own drive sound samples.
  • Custom U64 palettes.
  • SystemInfo Page, showing drive, cartridge and storage status.
  • Flash Disk, to store drive roms, sounds, cartridges and such.
  • Cartridges are now always CRT files. Selected by filename in the config.
  • Cartridge compatibility check and reporting
  • GMOD2 support, including EEPROM (U2+ / U64 only)
  • Zaxxon Cartridge support.
  • Implemented writing CVT files back to a disk image (enables copying CVT files across disks.)

Various UI Improvements:

  • Select & Delete, using Shift-DEL
  • Recursive delete from context menu.
  • Long filename truncation (thanks to ‘naali’ / Antti Svenn)
  • Scrollable string edit box.
  • Adds save function for all cartridges, including EasyFlash and GMOD2.
  • Full Clear function of configuration in Flash.
  • Added ‘F3′ Help screen to config menu.

Technical Fixes:

  • Fixed RGB mode (U64 only)
  • Fixed block read command
  • Fixed access of files with special chars in CBM disk images, accessed from IEC
  • Fixed UCI issues with SidPlay and others
  • Fixed colon issue in Ultimate Kernal ROM
  • Fixed crash on invalid file chain CBM filesystems
  • Fixed check order DIR / VOLUME; fixes some issues with exFAT directories
  • Added M and V commands in modem emulation layer, V now supporting numeric responses. Thanks Scott Hutter
  • Fixed the root cause of the VOLUME bit set in exFAT directories
  • Fixed missing ‘probe’ for filesystems on multi-partition disks
  • Fixed loading from wrong device ID when issuing the ‘run disk’ command
  • Fixed many little bugs in the generation of CVT files (copying GEOS files from a disk image)
  • Adopted changes to U64 Kernal to set default loading ID, as submitted by Leif Bloomquist
  • Adopted USB modifier key handling, as submitted by Peter de Schrijver
  • Corrected bug in extended partition table reading
  • Relaxed C128 cartridge timing (for C128 carts)
  • Extended UCI I/O bytes to support Hyperspeed Kernal properly
  • Check for file copy onto itself
  • Increased robustness against loading faulty disk images
  • Fixed VIA latch mode in 1541/1571.
  • [Issue 227] Fixes ‘get sensible name’ function for Ulticopy
  • Fix for .d71 sector allocation – format should give 1328 blocks free, not 1347.
  • Fixes possible crash when decoding a GCR track to binary
  • [Issue 160]: SpeedDOS / DolphinDOS loading errors

Download:

source: ultimate64.com github.com

U64/Ultimate-64 (7/3/2021) – U2+ (7/3/2021) Firmware non ufficiale

Rilasciata una nuova versione “non ufficiale” del firmware per l’Ultimate-64 / U2+ di Gideon.

Changelog:

Changes since official release (3.9 / 1.37)

  • Fixed RGB mode (U64 only)
  • Fixed block read command
  • Fixed access of files with special chars in CBM disk images, accessed from IEC
  • Fixed UCI issues with SidPlay and others
  • Fixed colon issue in Ultimate Kernal ROM
  • Fixed crash on invalid file chain CBM filesystems
  • Fixed check order DIR / VOLUME; fixes some issues with exFAT directories
  • Added M and V commands in modem emulation layer, V now supporting numeric responses. Thanks Scott Hutter
  • Fixed the root cause of the VOLUME bit set in exFAT directories
  • Fixed missing ‘probe’ for filesystems on multi-partition disks
  • Fixed loading from wrong device ID when issuing the ‘run disk’ command
  • Fixed many little bugs in the generation of CVT files (copying GEOS files from a disk image)
  • Implemented writing CVT files back to a disk image (enables copying CVT files across disks.)
  • Adopted changes to U64 Kernal to set default loading ID, as submitted by Leif Bloomquist
  • Adopted USB modifier key handling, as submitted by Peter de Schrijver
  • Corrected bug in extended partition table reading

Download:

source: ultimate64.com github.com

TheC64/TheVIC20 Aggiornamento Firmware v1.5.2

19 February 2021 Nessun commento

Gli aggiornamenti del firmware per il THEC64 Mini/Max & TheVIC20 forniscono nuove funzionalità e / o correggono eventuali problemi tecnici.

Si consiglia sempre di utilizzare l’ultima versione del firmware.

Version 1.5.2 – Changes and additions:

  • [THEC64 Full size European] Fixes missing Bluestar carousel cover image which was broken in release v1.5.1 under some circumstances
  • [All models] Adds C64 joystick port selection; see notes below
  • Adds C64 only Classic mode added to THEC64 Mini
  • Adds disk swapping added to THEC64 Mini
  • [All models] Adds Commodore REU support with 512K, 2MB or 16MB as filename flags or CJM parameters; see notes below
  • New games for THEC64 Mini: Hessian (C64) and PET Snake (C64)
  • New games for THEC64 full size: Hessian (C64), PET Snake (C64), City Crusher(VIC20) and Mine Sweep (VIC20)
  • New games for THEVIC20: Hessian (C64), PET Snake (C64), City Crusher(VIC20) and Mine Sweep (VIC20)

Notes:

To enable REU support you can use either a filename flag or a CJM file parameter. Note that REU support does not work with VIC20 software.

To select using a filename flag, use one of the following:

  • R5 = 512K REU enabled
  • R2 = 2MB REU enabled
  • RM = 16MB REU enabled

For example:

myreudisk_R5.d64

See the user manual for further details on the use of filename flags.

To select with a CJM file, use one of the following parameters:

  • reu512 = 512K REU enabled
  • reu2048 = 2MB REU enabled
  • reu16384 = 16MB REU enabled

For example:

X:64,reu16384

See the user manual for further details on creating CJM files.

To switch the joystick in use between joystick port 1 or port 2 when running a C64 program, press and hold the joystick ☰ button, and then pressing joystick Ⓐ for port 1 or joystick Ⓑ for port 2. This will override the J1 filename flag or CJM primary port setting, if either are supplied.

Changes from previous versions:

  • v1.4.2 – Fixes an issue with THEC64 Full size: Under some circumstances C64 games may not recognise joystick port 2 when VIC 20 is the default machine
  • v1.4.2 – Adds Datasette controls for tape files in THEC64 Classic mode Media Access menu
  • v1.4.2 – Adds soft and hard reset hot-keys to THEC64 and THEVIC20 Classic mode
  • v1.4.2 – Adds freeze button support to THEC64 and THEVIC20 Classic mode
  • v1.4.2 – Adds C64 games Barnsley Badger, Soulless, Galencia and Planet of Death, plus VIC20 games Blue Star, The Keep, and Gridrunner to THEC64 North American model
  • v1.4.2 – Adds C64 games Barnsley Badger and Soulless, plus VIC20 games Blue Star and The Keep to the European THEC64 and THEVIC20 “Special Edition THEC64” models
  • v1.4.2 – Adds C64 games Barnsley Badger and Soulless to all THEC64 Mini models
  • v1.4.2 – Fixes Tank Battle on THEVIC20 to support two joysticks

Download:

source: retrogames.biz

U64/Ultimate-64 (9/2/2021) – U2+ (11/2/2021) Firmware non ufficiale

13 February 2021 Nessun commento

Rilasciata una nuova versione “non ufficiale” del firmware per l’Ultimate-64 / U2+ di Gideon.

Changelog:

Changes since official release (3.9 / 1.37)

  • Fixed RGB mode (U64 only)
  • Fixed block read command.
  • Fixed access of files with special chars in CBM disk images, accessed from IEC.
  • Fixed UCI issues with SidPlay and others.
  • Fixed colon issue in Ultimate Kernal ROM.
  • Fixed crash on invalid file chain CBM filesystems.
  • Fixed check order DIR / VOLUME; fixes some issues with exFAT directories.
  • Added M and V commands in modem emulation layer, V now supporting numeric responses. Thanks tlar54!

Download:

source: ultimate64.com github.com

U64/Ultimate-64(Elite)/U2+ v3.9 (Core: v1.37) Aggiornamento Firmware

6 December 2020 3 commenti

E’ stato rilasciato un nuovo aggiornamento firmware per l’Ultimate-64 (U64/U64E) e U2+ da Gideon.

This release has again some significant changes and improvements over 1.34 / 3.8. The following bullet list gives an overview of the features and fixes. Below the items, a short explanation is added.

Ultimate II+ Firmware see description of U64 updates. All non-U64 specific things are also available in the U2+

  • exFAT support.
  • Cartridge Port compatibility improvements.
  • Hyperspeed file system access through UCI.
  • Extended CBM file system support (D71, D81 and DNP)
  • Full REL file support from SoftwareIEC.
  • REL file copy between file systems, including FAT with preservation of record length property.
  • Consistent filename convention for storing CBM files on FAT with proper conversions.
  • Free block count added to IEC directory listing.
  • F5 menu restructuring.
  • Configuration menu key mapping made more consistent with file browser.
  • RAM Disk addition.
  • ACIA (6551 emulation) improvements.
  • Added fast serial / burst mode wire patches in U64 (optional connections between CIA and SRQ / DATA line.)
  • Addition of additional analog video modes: PAL60 and NTSC50.
  • Slightly improved key mapping for USB keyboards.
  • Fixed double keypress in non-overlay menu, when using USB keyboard.
  • Implemented key repeat for USB keyboards.
  • Many, many bugfixes.

exFAT support: Until earlier firmware versions, it was only possible to use FAT16/FAT32 formatted USB disks. Version 3.9 adds the support for the newer exFAT. Many, if not all newer USB sticks are factory formatted with this file system. This brings the maximum disk size to 2TB. Note that 64-bit LBA is not supported.

Hyperspeed file system access through UCI? What does this mean? It means that the virtual file system can now be accessed using a driver that talks to the Ultimate in I/O space, in a CBM compatible way. [UCI stands for Ultimate Command Interface] In order to unleash this hyperspeed, a customized C64 kernal is available. This kernal includes the driver to map one of the device IDs to the virtual file system of the Ultimate. Loading speeds in excess of 200+ blocks per second are feasible. As long as kernal calls are used to access the ‘drive’, this is fully compatible with existing software. Note that this kernal also supports the @ and $ commands, to give drive commands and show the directory of any drive, including the device-ID that routes to the UCI.

Extended CBM file system support means that all (D64, D71, D81 and DNP) images can now be created and are fully writable. Although there is no hardware emulation yet of the 1571 and 1581 drives, the support for the file systems is there. In combination with the hyperspeed kernal driver, this is already very useful, even without hardware emulation of the drives.

REL file support has been added, and in such a way that works regardless of the underlying file system. Thus, it does not matter if the REL file is located on a FAT filesystem, or inside of a CBM disk image. The way the REL file is stored is dependent on the file system, including the side sectors and super side sector for CBM systems. Copying REL files between these file systems is therefore also possible, and the side sectors are created as needed.

Block Access (U1, U2 and B-P commands) have been added. When the current directory is (inside) a CBM disk image, these block commands can be used to read / write random sectors of the disk.

A new file naming convention has been introduced, which makes lossless conversion between CBM and FAT filesystems possible, up to 16 chars. It may not always give pretty results, but it is consistent.

The F5 menu (Task Menu) had grown into an unorganized mess. This has now been restructured and categorized, so it has become a lot easier to find the item and is thus quicker to use. Similarly, the key mapping of the configuration menu has been made more consistent. The cursor keys now always navigate through the menus. Use ‘+’ and ‘-’ to change the value. (I have to get used to this myself!)

In addition to the support for USB disks, an additional RAM disk was added. This is very useful for storing temporary disk images, updater files and so on. It can also be used for an even better file system performance. The size of this temporary disk is 16 MB and does not conflict with REU memory. It is truly additional. In a future version, this temporary storage will be used to implement remote commands that require data to be uploaded, such that remote commands will be more consistent with actions from the file browser, since all actions will be based on the file system.

Cartridge port compatibility improvements. Since the introduction of the turbo mode, the cartridge compatibility of the U64 was flawed. This is simply due to the necessary changes in system architecture to make the turbo mode even possible. In this system core version (1.37), some of the compatibility issues have been solved. In particular, cartridges that toggle the EXROM# / GAME# lines per cycle or even during a cycle are now handled correctly again. This affects also the IDE64 module. In order to get this to work, the cartridge bus mode should be set to “Dynamic”, which basically means that the U64 will carefully ‘probe’ the cycles on the cartridge bus to see how the cycle completes. By cleverly caching these results, turbo mode is applied automatically in memory regions that do not need to run at 1 MHz. This does not mean that cartridge compatibility is now guaranteed for all modules, but it is a good step.

The additional analog video modes can be used to run PAL software on analog monitors, such as the 1702, or run 60 Hz software on PAL only screens. In addition to this, the cyan color was adjusted in the analog signal, as it was too green.

The ACIA improvements fix the problem that occurs when an NMI interrupt is missed. In addition, the DCD and DSR lines can now generate interrupts, like on a real 6551. The modem emulation supports pulsing these lines when an incoming connection occurs.

The list of bugfixes is too long to describe here. Some of them were minor; others would eventually hang up the ultimate application; memory leaks… Many thanks to Bart van Leeuwen, who thoroughly tested repeated file system access through UCI.

Download:

Changes since official release (3.9 / 1.37):

  • Fixed RGB mode.
  • Fixed block read command.
  • Fixed access of files with special chars in CBM disk images, accessed from IEC.

source: ultimate64.com github.com

AVGCART (Atari SD multicart) v0020 aggiornamento Firmware

E’ stato rilasciato un nuovo aggiornamento firmware per l’AVGCART (SD multicart for 8bit Atari) di tmp.

Changelog (v0020):

  • Support for optional SIO cable (ATR, ATX, CAS)
  • Copy/delete file, template dir
  • Autorun redone, added setting shortcuts
  • OSXEX renamed to OSXEX2 due to incompatible change (use the one from the update zip)
  • Support for playing PDM files (thanks to Xuel)
  • Scrolling long filenames (INV)
  • Run random file (CTRL-R)
  • See manual at https://atari8bit.net/de-re-avgcart/

Download:

ARM2SiD v3.12 / ARMSID v2.12 aggiornamento Firmware

25 September 2020 Nessun commento

E’ stato rilasciato da Nobomi un nuovo aggiornamento firmware per l’ARM2SiD / ARMSID.

ARM2SID firmware 3.12:

  • Digifix in MOS8580 emulation is now configurable. By the software it can be set to a several levels including inverse polarities.
  • The Digifix is controlled by external pin current by default (as a real MOS6581 is). If you miss it, just set it by the configuration program as you want.
  • Digifix for MOS8580 is required for example in the Ghostbusters game, but most of the games, demos and music (specially new ones) is not counting with Digifix and can produce some additional noises and hum.
  • In this FW is finished the hotfix in noise generation (test bit) from previous FW, now is no sound missing for example in the TestBit_4x.sid.
  • Big improvement in 6581 emulation. Fixed inner analog offsets in the MOS6581 emulation. Less distortion in some demos (for example Mahoney – Musik Run/Stop) and no more clicks in some games music (for example Bubble Bobble).
  • Fix in tone counter updates during fast changes.
  • Fixed setting of the lowest filter frequency for MOS6581 emulation (sometimes the simulation did not match the settings).

ARMSID firmware 2.12:

  • Fixed setting of the lowest filter frequency for MOS6581 emulation (sometimes the simulation did not match the settings).
  • Remember the “Digifix” update from the previous version, if something sounds different to you on the MOS8580 emulation, please check the configuration.

Previous changelog of ARMSID firmware 2.11:

  • Digifix in MOS8580 emulation is now configurable. It can be set to few levels including inverse polarities.
  • Digifix is now controlled by external pin by default (as a real SID is). You can change it in config utility.
  • Digifix for MOS8580 is required for example in the Ghostbusters game, but most of the games, demos and music (especially new ones) do not expect Digifix and can produce some additional noise and hum.
  • Improved noise generation (test bit) from previous FW, no sound missing for example in the TestBit_4x.sid.
  • Fixed inner analog offsets in the MOS6581 emulation. Less distortion and no more clicks in some music.
  • A small fix in tone counters updates in the fast changes.
  • Faster release of the data bus after reading cycle.

Download:

source: nobomi.cz/8bit/arm2sid nobomi.cz/8bit/armsid

Rilasciata la nuova versione delle DiagROM v1.2.1 per Amiga

Cosa sono le DiagROM?

Le DiagROM sono delle ROM diagnostiche per gli Home Computer della serie Commodore Amiga. Queste ROM tornano molto utili in alcune sistuazioni, tipo quando il computer non esegue correttamente il boot o si blocca.

Changelog:

WOW This is a long time since I updated this. And lets be honest. I have forgot what i have changed.
BUT one thing I just been thinking. I have bumped the versionnumber in the wrong “end”.. so as I am working on a new init-routine. I consider this is the “stable” one.
So I bump the serialnumber to 1.2.1. I have been too busy with hardware so I must confess I haven’t coded so much on DiagROM. I have made some minor bugfixes etc.
I must still warn that if a routine is experimental you cannot really trust the tests.
Anyway in hope for the best in the future. the “daily” will for a while be a little “jumpy” while I get the new init working. This should be useful meanwhile.

Download: DiagoROM v1.2.1 Stable (956)

source: diagrom.com

U64/Ultimate-64(Elite) v1.34

E’ stato rilasciato un nuovo aggiornamento firmware per l’ultimate-64 (U64/U64E).

Difference with previous release V1.33:

  • RESTORE key to boot with default config: Implemented.
  • Bootloop problem with flashed CRT: Fixed.
  • C64 Hangup problem with reading debug register (D7FF): Fixed.
  • C64 Hangup when disabling SID socket: Fixed.
  • ARMSID config not working when UltiSid is in the same range: Fixed.
  • CIA2 I/O (UserPort) not working: Fixed.
  • Sprite collision in Antiriad: Fixed.
  • RGB mode sync polarity: Fixed.
  • PIO register fault: Flimbo’s Quest now working! (Thanks to Tom Roger Skauen, for his debugging efforts!)

Known issues:

Corrupted disk access with some loaders, when bus bridge is not on “Quiet” mode, and badlines are disabled. We know this affects Geos MP3. Still under investigation.

Download:

source: ultimate64.com github.com

U64/Ultimate-64(Elite) v1.33

E’ stato rilasciato un nuovo aggiornamento firmware per l’ultimate-64 (U64/U64E).

Messaggio di GIDEON:

* DO NOT FLASH .CRT FILES WITH THIS VERSION! *

Difference with previous release V1.28:

  • Turbo Mode… The 6510 CPU can now be run faster than 1 MHz.
  • Support for Nordic Power cartridge.
  • Faster application processor for smoother file browsing experience.
  • Significant lower noise floor when using real SIDs.
  • From MarkusC64: For Geos 64 – Download D41, D71, D81 and DNP files directly from the file browser into a RAMDISK of the same type.
  • From MarkusC64: For Geos 64 – Save RAMDISK to USB in the appropriate format, directly from the file browser.
  • Added freeze function with USB menu (F11 key)

Bug fixes/improvements:

  • 6522 VIA fixes from gyurco/master.
  • Fixed 1541 floppy formatting – sometimes caused read errors.
  • Fixed an issue that may have caused network instability.
  • Issue #62: FTP server does not check if a directory exists when changing directory.
  • Issue #109: Soft IEC seq file reading issue with GET#
  • Issue #121: 1541-C ROM issues (Track 0 sensor issue)
  • Issue #131: SuperGames-Cartridge issue.
  • Issue #132: Builtin FC3 monitor hangs from freezer.
  • Issue #136: Epyx Fastloader fails sometimes (Example: Space Taxi)
  • Issue #147: Data loss on eject if save fails.

Download:

  • Download link temporarily removed as there is a possibility to get into a boot loop with the wrong settings. Will be superseded with 1.34.

source: ultimate64.com github.com