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Nightfall – EasyFlash One file Demo compilation #1

April 7th, 2011 No comments

This is a demo compilation for the Easyflash cartridge.

I have picked up the best demo’s from csdb site and i have made a compilation in .crt format.

Download: Nightfall - EasyFlash One file Demo #1 (2332)

Nano SwinSID Prototype: Unboxing and first Impressions

April 5th, 2011 2 comments
Nano SwinSID prototype (component side)

Nano SwinSID Prototype by x1541:

This project is based on the microcontroller ATMEGA88PU from Atmel and the emulation code is written by Swinkels.

The prototype of Nano SwindSID is a scaled down version of the Micro SwinSID, so far so good, and here’s my initial impression.

x1541, a user of the forum64.de has made a very nice work, the pcb has the same size of the original SID chip (6581/8580), the components are arranged very well and the entire space of the pcb was used. I can just say to buy it when the Nano SwinSID kit will be available, your money will be spent well.

Nano SwinSID Features:

  • ISP Connector.
  • Same size as the original SID.
  • 6581/8580 Jumper.
  • Smd ATmega.

source: forum64.de

SIO2SD new Firmware v3.0RC1 and a new Wiki page

April 5th, 2011 No comments

The SIO2SD is a device that allows you to load games/applications into any 8-bit Atari XL/XE computers via SIO interface from SD/MMC cards.

Changelog:

Supported cards:

  • MMC/SDSC/SDHC (and very likely with SDXC, but only FAT32 formated)

Supported partitioning schemas:

  • no partition, MBR (Master Boot Record), GPT (GUID Partition Table – EFI)

TURBO:

  • additional turbo mode. I’ve called it 7-bit mode (7th bit of command switches turbo). This is new turbo mode very similar to XF551 turbo mode.

Number of simulated drives:

  • 15 + 100

Configuration program:

  • has to be present on SD card, but any program can be used.
  • New ATR files and new folders can be created using SIO commands.
  • “Empty disk” mode (ATR file created automatically during format command).
  • Deleting files from card using SIO commands.
  • Renaming files and folders using SIO commands.
  • Reading and writting all files using SIO commands (inside ATARI folder and subfolders).
  • 100 extra “virtual drives” V0..V99, which can be mapped to any drive from D1 to D15.
  • Fast mapping – Drives V0 to V3 have additional, special meaning. When one of keys from K1 to K4 is pressed during start then device overrides mapping of D1 and maps one of those drives to D1 (K1 = V0, K2 = V1 etc.).
  • Builtin very simple TURBO loader (for 7th bit mode – turbo mode similar to one used in XF551).

source: sio2sd-dev.gucio.pl

Categories: Firmware, News & Rumors, Today

Modo – Computer Music Player v1.3

April 5th, 2011 No comments

This is a great 8/16 Bit music player for Android OS.

Plays music from:

  • Amiga tracker files (.mod .xm .it. .s3 .med)
  • C64 (SID Player, HVSC #54 Songlength DB integrated)
  • Nintendo SNES / NES / Gameboy
  • Sega Mega Drive (Genesis) / Master System
  • Amstrad CPC / ZX Spectrum / Atari Pokey

Features:

  • Sleep timer.
  • Volume boost.
  • Shuffle.
  • Direct seek within tracker formats.
  • Fast forward for other formats.
  • Not overloaded, just plays.

source: androidzoom.com

C64 Demo: Allow Me! (PVCF/Reflex is back!)

April 3rd, 2011 No comments

PVCF/Reflex, composer of SID tunes, is back with some great demo soundtracks.

Listen to his new tune in this little one-file demo done together with Conrad & Celtic

source: noname.c64.org

IDE Plus 2.0 – ATARI (XE/XL) IDE host adapter

April 2nd, 2011 5 comments

I’m waiting several years for a new IDE interface for my Atari (XE/XL) computer, and finally is arrived, compacts, economical and very promising.

some features:

  • Is not much greater than a 2,5-inch IDE disk.
  • Does not require an external power-supply.
  • Contains an XE (CART+ECI) connector, an XL (PBI) connector, a cartridge port, and a connector for a 2,5-inch IDE disk.
  • Contains 96 KB ISP Flash ROM and 32 KB RAM available to the internal PBI BIOS and flashable from the Atari.
  • Contains 512 KB or 1024 KB ISP Flash ROM for SpartaDOS X (or any other cartridge of such type), flashable from the Atari. This ROM can be physically disabled using a dedicated switch. The switch is not installed in the device shown on photos below.
  • Contains a real time clock circuitry to be used with SpartaDOS X. If someone doesn’t want to use it, the module is anyway fully compatible with an external R-Time 8 or internally mounted ARC.
  • A LED flashing during the I/O.

source: atariage.com

Categories: Atari, News & Rumors, Today

March 31st, 2011 Comments off

C64 Demo: Isterinvite 2011 invitation demo

March 30th, 2011 No comments

This is a Isterinvite 2011 party invitation demo, a very wonderful work made by Genesis Project.

source: noname.c64.org facebook.com

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