A new version of the firmware for the interface 1541 Ultimate II is released. This version runs only on the 1541 Ultimate II cartridge (new fpga).
Version 2.6h includes some new features and fixes:
- Timing fixed for C64C
- Newer version of built-in MOD player.
- Bug fixes regarding USB stick removal.
- Enhancements under the hood for networking support. Network support will be enabled later, is not part of this version!
Release notes:
- Version 2.6h contains some small fixes on top of 2.6d. This build is a DUAL DRIVE version with NO SID emulation.
Download: 1541 Ultimate II Firmware v2.6h (1523)
source: 1541ultimate.net
I have upgraded my Personal Computer IBM 5160 by adding an 8-bit ISA Sound Card (adlib) and Video Card Vga 8/16 bit ISA from Octek.
Below some videos of the tests done:
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The HxC Floppy Drive Emulator is a software and hardware system created by jfdn aka Jeff.
The aim of this project is to replace the floppy disk drive by an electronic device emulating the floppy disk drive (list of supported Computer/Hardware).
There are two differents emulators:
- A USB version which allows to connect the floppy disk drive interface of the computer to a PC via a USB cable.
- A SDCARD version which allows to emulate floppy disks which images are stored in a SDCARD.
Release notes for the HxCFloppyEmulator software v2.0.16.0:
- FAT12 Loader/generator : Files size, disk size & disk free size displayed, lots of sanity checks added.
- TRS80 Writer : Bad free() removed.
- General : Software passed with valgrind : Some memory leaks and possible issues corrected.
Download:
source: hxc2001.free.fr lotharek.pl
It was released a new firmware for the C64SD Infinity + ITS Module by Manosoft which fixes some minor compatibility issues present in the previous release with some C64 Filebrowser.
Download: C64SD Firmware v0.10.3.7 (1493)
source: manosoft.it
This is the official demo party results from BFP (Baroque Floppy People) Top 3 Entries only. See also the BFP homepage for more informations.
C64 Demo:
- 1. Wonderland XII by Censor Design
- 2. Scrollwars by Fairlight, Offence, Prosonix
- 3. 20 Years Is Nothing by Hack n’ Trade
C64 Music:
- 1. Da Cheese Cut by Scarzix
- 2. Alice in Wonderland by Magnar Harestad
- 3. Frozen Yoghurt by Qdor
C64 Graphics:
- 1. The West Is Not Too Wild by Yazoo
- 2. Fearless by Sphinx
- 3. Skål by AcidT*rroreast
Download: BFP (Baroque Floppy People) full Party stuff (1137)
source: noname.c64.org/csdb BFP Homepage
Some new games (Cracked / Trained or Unrealeased) for Commodore 64 have been released from your favorites groups: Metalvotze, Genesis Project, S.E.U.C.K. Trainers United, Really Proud Lamers, Dinasours and Laxity.
Download:
source: csdb.dk
This is the official demo party results from the Atari Głuchołazy 2013. See also the Atari Głuchołazy 2013 homepage for more informations.
Graphics Compo:
- 1. Fred by Piesiu
- 2. Glazy2013 by Rocky
- 3. Pszczelak by Rocky
- 4. Wampirek by Rocky
- 5. Ogrodnik by Nosty
Music Compo:
- 1. Chip Spring Tune by LiSU
- 2. Far Away by stRing
Code Compo:
- 1. Wielbłądy 2 by Lamers
- 2. Lashes of flashes by TDC
Download:
source: atari.org.pl/party13/
This gallery shows some stages of cleaning the computer Apple ][ Europlus, Apple Disk ][.
I have also made minor repairs which i describe below:
- Replaced the Lamp of the power-on.
- Removing the RIFA filter capacitor (the capacitor was exploded)
- Fixed the center hub of the Apple Disk ][.
Commodore Free Magazine Issue #70 and #71
Free to download Commodore magazine dedicated to Commodore Computers.
| In the issue #70 you can find: |
Editorial
Commodore Free E-Cover Tape #5
Readers Comments
NEWS
Commodore: The Amiga Years
Gangnam_64-Style
Lotek64 Issue 44 Released
Commodore Gaming Party 2007 Video |
Asteroids +4 Emulator
SX-64 Commercial Update
More CommVEx 2012 Videos
JPEG2000 Plugin Released
Amiga 1200 Badges
Review: Stair Runner for the PET
Interview with Jeremy Smith
Review: Ladybug for the PET
|
SEUCK 2013 Competition Entries
Tetwels Released For The VIC 20
Ladybug Released For The PET
CommVEx 2012 Videos Being Posted
C64 BASIC Sprites YouTube Video
New V.A.M.P. 0.94 available
Happy Easter
Club Info 129 Released |
| In the issue #71 you can find: |
Editorial
Commodore Free E-Cover Tape #6
NEWS
AmigaOS 4: Assist 1.0
StormC 5 Editor Released
Berzerk Redux Final C64
Finding Elvis (Journey To The
Center Of The Earth) |
Multicolor2Char v0.2
Petro Tyschtschenko Interview
Hermit’s 1 Rasterline Tracker
Amiga Forever & C64 Forever 2013
NetSurf 3.0 For The Amiga
CommVEx 2012 Videos
Android C64 Emulator
Amiga Forever Essentials
|
More CommVEx 2012 Videos
Flimsoft News
“Network Of Light” from THYX
Thatcher’s Legacy and the UK Games Industry in the 1980s
Review: C64 Walkabout
Review: Sir Ababol / Nanako
“Nightmare Park”
Interview With Lenard Roach |
Download:
source: commodorefree.com
I have decided to repair my Coleco Vision Secam version (RGB) purchased some years ago in a full working state, today is died. Below a description of the defect and of components being replaced.
Defect: dirty sprite
I have received this computer in excellent cosmetic condition but unfortunately with some dead keys of the keyboard.
The trick of the repair is cleaning the two little strips and the small conductive button (see the photos)
This is the official demo party results from Nordlicht 2013 (Top 3 Entries only). See also the Nordlicht 2013 homepage for more informations.
Mixed:
- Pimmelsafari by Metalvotze (Game)
- Return of the Jedi (Game)
- Hubbard Selector by Peiselulli (Music Collection)
Mixed Graphics:
- Night Walk by Arsenic, Oxyron
- Mind Collapse by Tristar & Red Sector Incorporated
- Never Trust a c64 by Rabenauge
Mixed Music:
- Lauter by dEViLOCk
- N0rdl1cht 2013 by fieserWolf
- Two Reds For One Blues by Mayday!
Mixed Demo:
- Natura Morta by Tristar & Red Sector Incorporated
- Zeropage Gravity by Tristar & Red Sector Incorporated
- Call of the Past by Arsenic
Productions released outside compos:
- D71 Ultimate V0.2 (Tool)
- Demo of the Year 2013 by Phantasy/Hitmen/Laxity/Alpha Flight/Fossil/Oxyron/Chorus/Camelot/Censor Design (Demo)
Download: Nordlicht 2013 full Party stuff (1144)
source: noname.c64.org/csdb nordlicht.demoparty.info
I have received from a friend a couple of components that can be used as spare parts for the repairs. Thanks Andrea.
Close-up description:
- 1 x Commodore CBM 4040 Dual Floppy Disk Drive PCB
- 1 x Commodore CBM 8050/8250 Dual Floppy Disk Drive PCB
- 2 x Texas Instruments TI-99/4A PCB
- 1 x Main powersupply of Commodore CBM 4040/8050/8250 Dual Floppy Disk Drive.
- 1 x Sinclair ZX Spectrum+
- 1 x Sony HB-10P MSX
Details:
I have found this RGB mod for the Philips Videopac G7000 console fom the gamesx site and i have decided to build the circuit to see if it works.
This mod is not easy to do, especially if one has no experience in electronics, however the result at the end is spectacular.
RGB DAC Schematics (click to zoom):
Download: Philips VideoPac G7000 Schematics (1998)
source: gamesx.com
The HxC Floppy Drive Emulator is a software and hardware system created by jfdn aka Jeff.
The aim of this project is to replace the floppy disk drive by an electronic device emulating the floppy disk drive (list of supported Computer/Hardware).
There are two differents emulators:
- A USB version which allows to connect the floppy disk drive interface of the computer to a PC via a USB cable.
- A SDCARD version which allows to emulate floppy disks which images are stored in a SDCARD.
Release notes for the HxCFloppyEmulator software v2.0.15.1:
- FAT12 Loader/generator : Default file creation date set to 1985 to avoid issue with non year 2000 compatibles machines (Kawasaki JS30 robots…).
- Apple 2 Sectors generator : End of sector sync corrected, 6&2 GCR encoder corrected.
- Track viewer : Sectors on track boundary display issue corrected.
Download:
source: hxc2001.free.fr lotharek.pl
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