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HxCFloppyEmulator software v2.1.22.3

Questo software funge da Floppy Emulator Server con l’HXC Floppy Emulator USB.

Questo programma consente anche di convertire le immagini Floppy Disk per l’emulatore Floppy HxC (Gotek) basato su SDCard.

Supporta molti formati di file immagine floppy: Elenco supportato delle immagini floppy.

Sistemi operativi supportati:

  • Windows 98 / 2000 / XP / Vista / Seven / 10
  • Mac OS X.
  • Linux.

HxCFloppyEmulator software v2.1.11.1 -> 2.1.22.3 cumulative changelog:

  • Raw loader: Fix global disk bitrate value. (HD disks bitrate issue)
  • CPCDSK loader: v2.1.20.1 Regression fixed. (null sector data length field support).
  • Track editor : New Side1 add/delete button.
  • HFE v3 loader: Regression fixed.
  • Dos disk browser : Amiga HD (1760KB) disk creation support.
  • Dos disk browser : Amiga HD (1760KB) disk support fixed.
  • TeleDisk loader fixed : Bad CRC checking fixed.
  • General : Faster/better file images identification and loader.
  • General : Many loaders now use the new generic raw file loader.
  • General : Lots of code improvements.
  • Internal tracks generator : Now support “weak” sectors.
  • HFEv3 writer : Remove any possible parasitic opcodes coming from the stream.
  • New Loader : NEC PC98/PC88 FDI.
  • CPCDSK loader/writer : Now support the SAMDisk method for DSK with weak bits.
  • Roland DD XML : Fix tracks skew.
  • New XML format : ABB disks formats.
  • New XML format : Automatix RAIL DD disk format.
  • New XML format : COMX disks formats.
  • New XML format : DEC RX55 format.
  • New XML format : Didaktik Spectrum disk format.
  • New XML format : Dynacord HD disks formats.
  • New XML format : Gravograph ISIS 640KB disk format.
  • New XML format : Memotech disks formats.
  • New XML format : Oerlikon Balzers disks formats.
  • New XML format : OpusDiscovery disk format.
  • New XML format : Oric Jasmin disk format.
  • New XML format : OS9 DD disks formats.
  • New XML format : PUMA arm robot disks formats.
  • New XML format : Tatung Einstein disks formats.
  • New XML format : Timex FDD3000 formats.
  • New XML format : TRS80 disk format.
  • New XML format : Unitel Videotex format.
  • New file image support : SAB Diskette Utility / *.SDU floppy image.
  • SCP Loader/Writer : Fix single sided SCP file export.
  • New writer : Dragon VDK format.

Download: HxCFloppyEmulator software v2.1.22.3 (735)

source: hxc2001.com

Apollo 1260 64Mb Mod Hack by Marmes

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PI2Scart per Raspberry 3B+

RetroPie - PI2Scart - Monitor CRT

Raccolta di vecchie foto del 2017 di un’articolo che volevo pubblicare e che non ho mai scritto e nenche lo faro’ mai.

Dunque riassumo brevemente, la PI2Scart per Raspberry 3B+ funziona molto bene ma bisogna configurare i settaggi video per ogni emulatore.

Ho provato l’uscita SCART RGB con diversi monitor e ha sempre funzionato molto bene anche con il monitor TAXAN Vision EX che non e’ proprio il TOP per la compatibilita’ RGB.

Gallery:

source: arcadeforge.net pi2jamma.info/pi2scart

Ultimate-64 p0rn things

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Updated U64 CPLD using a GX-4X / ADP-056 JTAG Adapter

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MOS 6502 CPU Fake dalla Cina

2 February 2019 1 commento

Sono molto interessanti queste CPU MOS 6502 che ho ricevuto dalla Cina.

La data di produzione risulta essere veramente molto curiosa; 43esima settimana dell’anno 1935. Hanno sicuramente riciclato delle CPU non MOS e carteggiando lo strato superiore dell’integrato hanno stampato la nuova label.

7 cpu su 10 sono funzionanti.

Gallery:

High Voltage SID Collection Update #70

La “High Voltage SID Collection (HVSC)” è un collezione che raccoglie migliaia di brani musicali del Commodore 64 (noti anche come brani SID).

Questa collezione e’ completamente gratuita ed e’ opera di un Team di persone che negli anni ha lavorato per rendere la migliore raccolta di SID tunes.

This update features (all approximates):

  • 658 new SIDs
  • 66 fixed/better rips
  • 3 repeats/bad rips eliminated
  • 174 SID credit fixes
  • 27 SID model/clock infos
  • 7 tunes from /DEMOS/UNKNOWN/ identified
  • 1 tunes from /GAMES/ identified
  • 22 tunes moved out of /DEMOS/ to their composers’ directories
  • 4 tunes moved out of /GAMES/ to their composers’ directories

Download:

source: www.hvsc.c64.org

Ready to assembly the last batch of iNTY ZOE RGB v2.0

17 January 2019 2 commenti
Ready to assembly the last batch of iNTY ZOE RGB v2.0

Questo è l’ultimo batch di iNTY ZOE RGB v2.0. Volevo solo informare gli interessati che sto iniziando il montaggio.

fpgaSID (Stereo 6581/8580 Replacement) by andi6510

fpgaSID (Stereo 6581/8580 Replacement) by andi6510

Non ho resistito alla tentazione e ho voluto provare anche questa nuova implementazione FPGA “speriamo sia l’ultimo!” del SID (Sound Interface Device) 6581 / 8580, sto parlando dell’fpgaSID di andi6510.

Probabilmente questa e’ la migliore implementazione utilizzando un FPGA del chip sonoro del Commodore 64, se facciamo una veloce comparazione con l’implementazione fatta da Gideon per l’Ultimate-64, sono ambedue le migliori di sempre.

Resta comunque inteso che gli audiofili e puristi del suono generato dal SID originale non accetteranno mai qualsiasi implementazione del SID via FPGA.

Andi6510 inoltre ha scritto un software per Commodore 64 (ConfiGuru) per configurare le varie opzioni dell’fpgaSID e la possibilita di aggiornare il firmware.

fpgaSID (Stereo 6581/8580 Replacement) by andi6510

Di seguito alcune informazioni prese dal sito di andi6510 in Inglese.

Accurate replication of the original SID MOS6581 and MOS8580:

  • Exact reproduction of the digital sound generation part
  • Spice simulation of the analog filters
  • Advanced models for all 6581 non-linearities

Many extra features on top of the original SID:

  • FPGASID includes two fully functional SIDs for 6-voice stereo sound
  • Perfect audio quality – much better than the original SID!
  • Pseudo stereo mode mixes traditional tunes or game sounds to stereo
  • Digitize the analog input to 8-bit samples (in your own software)
  • Sample playback of 8-bit samples (in your own software)
  • Nice light organ effect visible when mounted in transparent case
  • Paddles readout even more accurate than the original SID

High compatibility:

  • Works in any C64/SX64 or C128
  • Works with any software written for standard single SID computers
  • Works with large existing software base for dual SID stereo tunes
  • Paddle and 1351 Mouse support
  • Analog input EXTIN fully supported

Easy configuration with the software tool ConfiGuru:

  • Individual configuration of every SID
  • Easy- and Expert configuration modes
  • Save up to two configuration sets permanently in flash memory
  • Easy update to new firmware directly on your C64
  • Flexible address allocation of the second SID
  • Diagnostic function to troubleshoot hardware problems

Easy installation:

  • Installation done in 20 minutes
  • No soldering required for all main features (except external configuration switch, when needed)
  • Much smaller than traditional stereo boards thus avoiding installation trouble

Gallery:

Video:

source: fpgasid.de

HxC Floppy Emulator file selector v1.89

New update : HxC Floppy Emulator file selector version 1.89.

Amiga -> Better multitasking/Workbench compatibility/support:

  • Don’t “overtake”/hand-initialize the screen anymore : Let the system initialize the bitplane and just use it.
  • Don’t reboot anymore the system but just exit the file selector if we are not track-loaded.
  • Don’t lockup the system anymore in case of error if we are not track-loaded.

With these modifications the file selector is now more “Workbench-friendly”.

Amiga Workbench tips and tricks :

  • Press Left-Amiga+N keys to switch to the Workbench.
  • Press Left-Amiga+M keys to switch back to the HxC File selector.

Download: HxC Floppy Emulator file selector v1.89 (829)

source: github.com

C64 Big Game Pack: Mazinger Z Preview V2 / Slalom +3DMGH …

29 December 2018 Nessun commento

NEW TAG: C64 BIG GAME PACK

E’ stato rilasciato del nuovo Software per Commodore 64.

Titoli:

  • Mashed Turtles V2 +F
  • Moonshadow 2 Preview
  • Guardian II +5HD
  • Portal +2
  • Overhead Racer Preview
  • Portal V1 +
  • Portal V1
  • Mashed Turtles 64 V2
  • Super Hyperzap +2F
  • CNC Simulationen
  • El Loco Challenge Preview
  • Rolling Ronny +H
  • Maze of Death
  • Hermetic +
  • Portal +5D
  • Lady Tut +7DGH
  • Argos DX +2T
  • CNC-Simulation “Fräsen”
  • Super Hyperzap
  • Super Hyperzap +2
  • Super Hyperzap +
  • Super Hyperzap +F
  • CNC Simulationen
  • Tank Blasta [seuck]
  • Super Hyperzap +2F
  • Mountain King +8DF
  • Di’s Baby +2DH
  • Draughts
  • Dama
  • Ornament Man +
  • The Sky Is Falling Basic Preview
  • Supernova 0.2 Preview
  • Demon Blues +
  • Batman – The Caped Crusader +1D
  • Ornament Man
  • Dragon’s Lair
  • Aviator Arcade +4
  • Cybex Escape [dutch]
  • Maze of Death +
  • Tank Blasta +2H [seuck]
  • Cybex Escape +1T
  • 8bit-Slicks
  • Fire Breath V1.1 +2
  • Ski or Die [supercpu]
  • Stercore 64
  • Stercore 64 +
  • Paradoxon Basic [cartridge]
  • Coil Cop +1D
  • O-Pat-Ko-No +DF
  • Spiderbot +1D
  • Slalom +2DMGH
  • Killer Bees
  • Killer Bees +2H V2
  • Killer Bees +2 V1
  • Slalom +3DMGH
  • Digiloi
  • Killer Bees +2H V3 OK
  • Digiloi +
  • Death in the Caribbean 101% +DS MAP
  • The Innuh’s Pyramid &DSM
  • Cauldron II +4 GOLD
  • Mazinger Z Preview V2 +2D

Download: All Games in One Archive (6035)

source: csdb.dk

Hoxs64 v1.0.16.0. Nuovo aggiornamento per l’emulatore di C64

28 December 2018 1 commento

Hoxs64 scritto da David Horrocks e’ un’ottimo Emulatore di Commodore 64 per Microsoft Windows 2K/XP/Vista/Seven (DirectX 9+).

Changelog (1.0.12.0 -> 1.0.16.0):

  • Prevent memory buffer overflow error when mounting G64 disk files that contain tracks that are longer than 7928 bytes. Allow arbitrary length G64 track data to be scaled to the emulated disk.
  • Fixed G64 file header track size sanity check.
  • Added VIA6522 shift register emulation to support raw captured VMAX4 loaders.
  • CIA Time Of Day emulation accuracy improvement.

Download:

source: hoxs64.net

TheC64 Mini Aggiornamento Firmware v1.2.0

27 December 2018 Nessun commento

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

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

Version 1.2.0 – Changes:

  • Adds a complete new game for free to the GAMES CAROUSEL! Galencia for the Mini is licensed from Jay Aldred and is the winner of the Reset64 Magazine 2017 Commodore 64 Game of the Year Award
  • Introduces the Virtual Joystick. You can now select all options on THEC64 Mini and even play games just using a USB keyboard. See Virtual Joystick for further information
  • Improves the File Loader to allow multiple programs to be configured at once. See Setting a Default Configuration for Multiple Programs for further information
  • Remembers the mute state of the CAROUSEL music between reboots
  • Improves the general performance of THEC64 Mini screens and menus

Note:

Galencia is the winner of the Reset64 Magazine 2017 Commodore 64 Game of the Year Award. It is a colourful, highly polished, Galaga inspired single-screen shoot-em-up.

Jay has worked really hard to produce a special version of Galencia just for THEC64 Mini and its 720p display, and it makes maximum use of the upper and lower borders for graphics, right up to the edge of the screen! Be aware however, that some HD TVs might crop some of these border graphics when displaying the 720p image. This is not a fault with Galencia or the Mini and we recommend that you refer to your TV settings.

Please be aware there is currently a 256 item limit (files and/or folders) to assist improved USB memory stick performance.

Download: TheC64 Mini Firmware v1.2.0 (2128)

source: thec64.com

Buon Natale e Felice anno nuovo

24 December 2018 Nessun commento

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SD2Snes Firmware v1.9.0 released (SA-1 support)

18 December 2018 Nessun commento

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.

Changelog:

  • SA-1 support by RedGuy! Big thanks to RedGuy again :) This was a really tight fit for the FPGA so there’s a little catch – MSU1 is not available for SA-1 games.
  • Also from RedGuy comes partial SRAM detection for some known games (SuperFX & SA-1). This calculates a ROM CRC and chooses to monitor only specific regions in cartridge RAM for changes. This enables automatic saving without having to resort to periodic saving, reducing wear on the SD card.
  • SNES CPU <-> PPU clock phase alignment. This is a long standing issue on a sub-CPU-cycle base inside the SNES. HDMA to certain registers can cause flickering sprite slabs to appear when CPU and PPU are out of phase after a cart-side reset (which does not reset the PPUs). This fixes the notorious flickering of characters with the giant frog attack in Chrono Trigger, sprites in Kirby Super Star, characters behind the text box in Star Ocean, and probably more. See https://github.com/RedGuyyyy/sd2snes/issues/6 for technical details.
  • Added an option to always go back to menu on reset, regardless of whether it’s a short or long reset.
  • LED brightness setting (16 levels)
  • Added an option to choose whether you want to start a game with or without cheats enabled (of those that are marked as enabled in the YAML file). You can enable / disable them later using the L+R+Start+A / L+R+Start+B button combinations if you have in-game buttons enabled.
  • Disable Satellaview emulation when a real Satellaview base unit is detected to avoid bus fighting and facilitate Satellaview development.
  • System Information now shows the currently effective video mode (50 or 60 Hz).
  • Fixes:
    • Control signal edges are detected a bit earlier, improving stability on some consoles (Github Issues)
    • Fix timing of auto region patching. This should solve cross-issues with Super Scope games because they rely on the same register that is also used to read the console region.
    • Fix brightness patching / limiting for games that use HDMA to alter the brightness register. (e.g. Star Fox)
    • Fix an occasional imaginary access cycle carried out by the FPGA after reconfiguration. This fixes lockups when loading games with dedicated FPGA files, i.e. SuperFX, SA-1, OBC-1.
    • Fix SuperCIC pair mode entry for consoles with ≤ 3.072MHz CIC clock (notably GPM revisions). (Github Issue)
    • S-RTC register state is reset when the console is reset.

Download:

source: sd2snes.de