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Doctor V64 – Bung Enterprises Limited

April 27th, 2012 No comments
Doctor V64 - Bung Enterprises Limited

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from Wikipedia:

The Doctor V64 (also referred to simply as the V64) is a development and backup device made by Bung Enterprises Ltd that is used in conjunction with the Nintendo 64. The Doctor V64 also had the ability to play Video CDs, audio CDs and had an option for applying stereo 3D effects to the audio.

The Doctor V64 came out in 1996 and was priced around $450 USD. Many third party developers used the V64 in lieu of the PC64 Development Kit sold by Nintendo; the V64 was considered an attractive, low cost alternative to the expensive N64 development machine, which was manufactured by Silicon Graphics at the time. The CPU of the V64 is a 6502 chip (the CPU from the Nintendo Entertainment System); the operating system is stored in the BIOS chip. It is likely that Bung reused most of the design of their earlier NES clones in the Doctor V64.

The Doctor V64 unit contains a CD-ROM drive which sits underneath the Nintendo 64 and plugs into the expansion slot on the underside of the Nintendo 64. The expansion slot is essentially a mirror image of the cartridge slot on the top of the unit, with the same electrical connections, thus the Nintendo 64 reads data from the Doctor V64 in the same manner as it would from a cartridge plugged into the normal slot.

source: wikipedia

Nintendo 64 – N64 (NTSC – JAP)

April 27th, 2012 No comments
Nintendo 64 (close-up)

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from Wikipedia:

The Nintendo 64 (ニンテンドウ64 Nintendō Rokujūyon?), often referred to as N64, is Nintendo′s third home video game console for the international market.

Named for the 64-bit CPU, it was released in June 1996 in Japan, September 1996 in North America, March 1997 in Europe and Australia, September 1997 in France and December 1997 in Brazil. It is Nintendo′s last home console to use ROM cartridges to store games (Nintendo switched to a MiniDVD-based format for the successor GameCube); handhelds in the Game Boy line, however, continued to use Game Paks. It was discontinued in 2002 in Japan, North America and PAL regions by the launch of Nintendo′s GameCube.

The N64 was released with two launch games, Super Mario 64 and Pilotwings 64, and a third in Japan, Saikyō Habu Shōgi. The N64′s suggested retail price was US$199 at its launch and it was later marketed with the slogan “Get N, or get Out!”. The console was released in at least eight variants with different colors and sizes. An assortment of limited edition controllers were sold or used as contest prizes during the N64′s lifespan. The N64 sold 32.93 million units worldwide, and in 2009 it was named the 9th greatest video game console by IGN, out of a field of 25. The N64 was a very popular main prize on Double Dare 2000.

source: wikipedia

Super Smart Card (Gameboy/GameGear) – Front FarEast

April 26th, 2012 4 comments
Super Smart Card (Gameboy/GameGear) - Front FarEast

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This is one of the first cartridges based on Flash Memory for the Nintendo Gameboy and Sega Gamegear.

The use is quite complex and you must do via the Super Wildcard DX, the Super Smart Card programmer is inserted into the free slot of the Super Wildcard DX and over this the Flash Cartridge.

The file transfer of the games in format .GB/.GG are done by a pre-loaded software through the backup unit.

Super Nintendo DSP 4 Cartridge – Front FarEast

April 26th, 2012 No comments
Super Nintendo DSP 4 Cartridge - Front FarEast

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The Super Nintendo DSP 4 cartridge made by Front FarEast is a cartridge addon for the Super Wildcard DX.

When you using this cartridge you will can play some games for the Super Nintendo that use special chips inside the cartridges (DSP) and not present in the original backups (files).

Double Pro Fighter 32Mb – China Coach Limited

April 26th, 2012 2 comments
Double Pro Fighter 32Mb - China Coach Limited

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The Double Pro Fighter is a Backup Copier for Super Nintendo (Super Nes / Famicom) and Sega Megadrive (Sega Genesis) made by China Coach Limited, and shipped with 16 megabits (2 megabytes) of RAM, expandable up to 32 megabits.

The top of the unit contains two females cartridge port for inserting SNES cartridges and Megadrive (Genesis) cartridges. The left hand side contains the floppy drive. The bottom of the unit contains two male cartridge port that inserts into the Super Nintendo or Megadrive (Genesis).

Super Wildcard SWC DX 32Mb – Front FarEast

April 26th, 2012 11 comments
Super Wildcard SWC DX 32Mb - Front FarEast

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The Super Wildcard DX is a Backup Copier for Super Nintendo (Super Nes / Famicom) made by Front FarEast (FFE), and shipped with 32 megabits (4 megabytes) of RAM, expandable up to 96 megabits.

The top of the unit contains a female cartridge port for inserting SNES cartridges. The left hand side contains the floppy drive. The bottom of the unit contains the male cartridge port that inserts into the Super Nintendo on the back you can found the parallel port to interface with the computer.

When powered on, the unit launches into a graphical menu. Each of the menu’s 8 items lead to sub-menus:

  • Wildcard Options allows users to run programs, transfer cartridges to disk, edit memory or obtain program information.
  • Disk options allow users to format disks, rename files, delete files, edit files, and copy files.
  • Realtime Save Options allow users to backup and restore real time save data.
  • Password options allow users to edit, backup and restore passwords, and search for cheat codes.
  • Cart options allow users to run a cartridge, transfer programs, transfer battery RAM, and edit memory.
  • Game/Utility options include a PCX picture viewer, a freeware game (Shingles), and a demo (in Chinese).
  • Setup options include screen setup, user message, and reset to default.
  • Diagnostics include self test, Wildcard info, System info, and credits

The Super Wild Card DX it’s fast, simple to use, and reliable. Its memory editing capabilities and password features greatly expand the functionality of the SNES, and it’s high compatibility means almost anything can be dumped and played.

Download: Super Wildcard DX (EPROM & EEPROM DUMP) (469)

Nintendo Super Nes (NTSC – USA)

April 26th, 2012 1 comment
Nintendo Super Nes (NTSC - USA)

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from Wikipedia:

The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (also known as the Super NES, SNES or Super Nintendo) is a 16-bit video game console that was released by Nintendo in North America, Europe, Australasia (Oceania), and South America between 1990 and 1993.

In Japan and Southeast Asia, the system is called the Super Famicom (スーパーファミコン?, officially adopting the abbreviated name of its predecessor, the Family Computer), or SFC for short. In South Korea, it is known as the Super Comboy (슈퍼 컴보이) and was distributed by Hyundai Electronics. Although each version is essentially the same, several forms of regional lockout prevent the different versions from being compatible with one another.

Designed by Masayuki Uemura, the designer of the original Famicom, the Super Famicom was released in Japan on Wednesday, November 21, 1990 for ¥25,000 (US$210). It was an instant success: Nintendo’s initial shipment of 300,000 units sold out within hours, and the resulting social disturbance led the Japanese government to ask video game manufacturers to schedule future console releases on weekends. The system’s release also gained the attention of the Yakuza, leading to a decision to ship the devices at night to avoid robbery.

source: wikipedia

Super Nintendo (PAL – EUR)

April 26th, 2012 No comments
Super Nintendo (PAL - EUR)

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from Wikipedia:

The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (also known as the Super NES, SNES or Super Nintendo) is a 16-bit video game console that was released by Nintendo in North America, Europe, Australasia (Oceania), and South America between 1990 and 1993.

In Japan and Southeast Asia, the system is called the Super Famicom (スーパーファミコン?, officially adopting the abbreviated name of its predecessor, the Family Computer), or SFC for short. In South Korea, it is known as the Super Comboy (슈퍼 컴보이) and was distributed by Hyundai Electronics. Although each version is essentially the same, several forms of regional lockout prevent the different versions from being compatible with one another.

Designed by Masayuki Uemura, the designer of the original Famicom, the Super Famicom was released in Japan on Wednesday, November 21, 1990 for ¥25,000 (US$210). It was an instant success: Nintendo’s initial shipment of 300,000 units sold out within hours, and the resulting social disturbance led the Japanese government to ask video game manufacturers to schedule future console releases on weekends. The system’s release also gained the attention of the Yakuza, leading to a decision to ship the devices at night to avoid robbery.

source: wikipedia

Nintendo Super Famicom (NTSC – JAP)

April 26th, 2012 No comments
Nintendo Super Famicom (NTSC - JAP)

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With this console and the Backup unit Super Wildcard DX in the 90′s the Nightfall group has released several Trainer / Crack and Demo for the Snes / Famicom scene.

from Wikipedia:

The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (also known as the Super NES, SNES or Super Nintendo) is a 16-bit video game console that was released by Nintendo in North America, Europe, Australasia (Oceania), and South America between 1990 and 1993.

In Japan and Southeast Asia, the system is called the Super Famicom (スーパーファミコン?, officially adopting the abbreviated name of its predecessor, the Family Computer), or SFC for short. In South Korea, it is known as the Super Comboy (슈퍼 컴보이) and was distributed by Hyundai Electronics. Although each version is essentially the same, several forms of regional lockout prevent the different versions from being compatible with one another.

Designed by Masayuki Uemura, the designer of the original Famicom, the Super Famicom was released in Japan on Wednesday, November 21, 1990 for ¥25,000 (US$210). It was an instant success: Nintendo’s initial shipment of 300,000 units sold out within hours, and the resulting social disturbance led the Japanese government to ask video game manufacturers to schedule future console releases on weekends. The system’s release also gained the attention of the Yakuza, leading to a decision to ship the devices at night to avoid robbery.

source: wikipedia

Super Sketch Commodore 64 (PPi/Rushware)

April 25th, 2012 No comments
Super Sketch Commodore 64 (PPi/Rushware)

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Introduction: Super Sketch for Commodore 64 is a fun device for either child or adult. In addition, it provides the easiest possible introduction into the use of a computer. Its menu-driven command system provides an intuitive method of operation that is easy to learn for the first-time Computer user.

Art and Design: Super Sketch provides the lowest cost introduction to the world of Computer Graphics. It is a excellent new medium for the artist and a design vehicle for many graphics applications.

Tandy Radio Shack TRS-80 Model 4p Dos Boot Disk

April 15th, 2012 3 comments

In this rainy day i have decided to commit myself to create a boot floppy disk for my Tandy Radio Shack TRS-80 Model 4P.

The right steps to create the boot disk:

Download LS-DOS or TRSDos (DMK version) floppy image from here , now you need to use the DMK2IMD program, a tool inside the package ImageDisk to convert the DMK floppy image to IMD (ImageDisk), then … burn it with ImageDisk.

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Kaypro 4/84 – Powersupply Hack / Video PCB Fix / KayPlus / Battery

April 15th, 2012 2 comments

I have found a Kaypro 4/84 in a non working state and some days ago i have decided to open it and i have realized that some components of the power supply are exploded and the video pcb was cracked.

I have not repaired the power supply because some components like the two burned transistors (Motorola W30 and V30) are not on the market, if you have more information about these components please leave me a message.

I had to fix the video pcb and i have installed a 200w Slim ATX power supply inside the Kaypro. I have made also other improvements to the computer, replaced the battery, totally exhausted and installing the KayPlus rom that offers some enhancements to this computer.

Below you can find the image of the Floppy Disk CP/M 2.2F 62k patched + Tools KayPlus in IMD format (ImageDisk) for the Kaypro 4/84.

Download: Kaypro 4/84 CP/M 2.2F 62k + Tools KayPlus (1395)

Non-Linear Systems Inc (Kaypro Corporation) – Kaypro 4/84

April 15th, 2012 No comments
Non-Linear Systems Inc - Kaypro 4/84

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For a correct operation of this computer i have made some repairs.

from Wikipedia:

Kaypro Corporation, commonly called Kaypro, was an American home/personal computer manufacturer of the 1980s. The company was founded by Non-Linear Systems to develop computers to compete with the then-popular Osborne 1 portable microcomputer. Kaypro produced a line of rugged, portable CP/M-based computers sold with an extensive software bundle which supplanted its competitors and quickly became one of the top selling personal computer lines of the early 1980s.

While exceptionally loyal to its original consumer base, Kaypro was slow to adapt to the changing computer market and the advent of IBM PC compatible technology. It faded from the mainstream before the end of the decade and was eventually forced into filing for bankruptcy in 1992.

Kaypro’s first computer, the Kaypro II had a 2.5 MHz Zilog Z80 microprocessor, 64 KB of RAM, dual, single-sided, 191 kB 5¼ inch floppy disk drives, and an 80 column green monochrome 9″ CRT.

Early in the Kaypro’s life, there was a legal dispute with the owner of the Bigboard computer who charged that the Kaypro II main circuit board was an unlicensed copy or clone.

The outer case was constructed of painted aluminum. The computer featured a large detachable keyboard that covered the screen and disk drives when stowed. The Kaypro ran off regular AC mains power and was not equipped with a battery.

The Kaypro IV and later the Kaypro 4 had two double-sided disks. The Kaypro 4 was released in 1984, usually referred to as Kaypro 4 ’84, as opposed to the Kaypro IV released one year earlier and referred to as Kaypro IV ’83.

The Kaypro 10 followed the Kaypro II, and featured a 10 megabyte hard drive and a single 5¼” floppy drive.

source: wikipedia

Non-Linear Systems Inc (Kaypro Corporation) – Kaypro 10

March 29th, 2012 4 comments
Non-Linear Systems Inc - Kaypro 10

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For the correct operation of this computer i have made some repairs. Replacing some capacitors (see photo) and the rearrangement of the pressure arm of the floppy drive.

The fault of the power supply are the voltages. Under load the voltages +12 and +5 is lowered significantly.

from Wikipedia:

Kaypro Corporation, commonly called Kaypro, was an American home/personal computer manufacturer of the 1980s. The company was founded by Non-Linear Systems to develop computers to compete with the then-popular Osborne 1 portable microcomputer. Kaypro produced a line of rugged, portable CP/M-based computers sold with an extensive software bundle which supplanted its competitors and quickly became one of the top selling personal computer lines of the early 1980s.

While exceptionally loyal to its original consumer base, Kaypro was slow to adapt to the changing computer market and the advent of IBM PC compatible technology. It faded from the mainstream before the end of the decade and was eventually forced into filing for bankruptcy in 1992.

Kaypro’s first computer, the Kaypro II had a 2.5 MHz Zilog Z80 microprocessor, 64 KB of RAM, dual, single-sided, 191 kB 5¼ inch floppy disk drives, and an 80 column green monochrome 9″ CRT.

Early in the Kaypro’s life, there was a legal dispute with the owner of the Bigboard computer who charged that the Kaypro II main circuit board was an unlicensed copy or clone.

The outer case was constructed of painted aluminum. The computer featured a large detachable keyboard that covered the screen and disk drives when stowed. The Kaypro ran off regular AC mains power and was not equipped with a battery.

The Kaypro IV and later the Kaypro 4 had two double-sided disks. The Kaypro 4 was released in 1984, usually referred to as Kaypro 4 ’84, as opposed to the Kaypro IV released one year earlier and referred to as Kaypro IV ’83.

The Kaypro 10 followed the Kaypro II, and featured a 10 megabyte hard drive and a single 5¼” floppy drive.

source: wikipedia

Commodore VIC 20 Gold Label (NTSC)

March 25th, 2012 No comments
Commodore VIC 20 Gold Label (NTSC)

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from Wikipedia:

The VIC-20 (Germany: VC-20; Japan: VIC-1001) is an 8-bit home computer which was sold by Commodore Business Machines. The VIC-20 was announced in 1980, roughly three years after Commodore’s first personal computer, the PET. The VIC-20 was the first computer of any description to sell one million units.

The VIC-20 was intended to be more economical than the PET computer. It was equipped with only 5 kB of RAM (of this, only 3583 bytes were available to the BASIC programmer) and used the same MOS 6502 CPU as the PET. The VIC-20′s video chip, the MOS Technology VIC, was a general-purpose color video chip designed by Al Charpentier in 1977 and intended for use in inexpensive display terminals and game consoles, but Commodore could not find a market for the chip.

As the Apple II gained momentum with the advent of VisiCalc in 1979, Jack Tramiel wanted a product that would compete in the same segment, to be presented at the January 1980 CES. For this reason Chuck Peddle and Bill Seiler started to design a computer named TOI (The Other Intellect).

source: wikipedia