C64 Game: Congo Bongo +5DG / On the Farm 2 +36D …

May 13th, 2015 No comments

Some new games or tools (Cracked / Trained or Unrealeased) for Commodore 64 have been released from your favorites groups.

Titles:

  • Kim Pong – the Fair and Democratic Tele-Football
  • Congo Bongo +5DG
  • Kim Pong +
  • Boonderoo +4
  • Unnamed Dice Game Preview
  • Pole Position +3HD
  • Mickey’s Space Adventure +DFS
  • On the Farm 2 +36D [crazy hack]
  • Outlaw
  • Pixel Pix Preview +
  • Rent a Cop +36D [crazy hack]
  • Ultima IV Remastered V2.2
  • Break 64
  • Break 64 +2
  • Code-Woord +D
  • Shamai – Return of the Myths [seuck]
  • Naait Raaider [seuck]
  • T-UFO [seuck]
  • Scoff [seuck]
  • Payback Time [seuck]
  • The Ocean Ninja [seuck]
  • Snowbots +2ED
  • Armageddon HS
  • META14 [seuck]
  • Aztec Challenge MBSDH [crazy hack]
  • Hector’s Mansion +
  • The Marlo Files – Remastered Edition

Download: All Games in One Archive (3509)

source: csdb.dk

Javatari.js v0.91 (Atari 2600 emulator 100% HTML5/Javascript)

Javatari is now Javatari.js! The emulator has been completely rewritten, and is now 100% in HTML5 and Javascript.

Javatari.js is a multiplayer Atari 2600 emulator written in pure Javascript/HTML5 with no external libs.

Features and Highlights:

  • Javatari is now on HTML5/JS! No more need for the Java Plugin.
  • Runs in any modern Web Browser. Tested in Chrome and Firefox.
  • Real Atari Console user interface.
  • All major ROM formats supported.
  • Save and load Game States easily, or create a Save Game file.
  • Support for Keyboard and Gamepad controllers.
  • Full Screen mode.

New in version 0.91:

  • Keyboard controls now configurable!
  • Starpath/Arcadia ROM format support.
  • Full Screen mode bugfix.
  • Paddle analog control with Gamepad controllers.
  • Audio now mutes when browser tab is not visible.
  • Better auto launch mechanism.

Download: Javatari.js v0.91 (2445)

source: javatari.org

Hewlett-Packard HP-97 (Boxed) – Replacement Drive wheel & Battery

April 26th, 2015 No comments
Hewlett-Packard HP-97

Gallery:

The HP-67 was a magnetic card-programmable handheld calculator, introduced by Hewlett-Packard in 1976 at an MSRP of $450. A desktop version with built-in thermal printer was sold as the HP-97 at a price of $750.

Marketed as improved successors to the HP-65, the HP-67/97 were based on the technology of the “20-series” of calculators (HP-25, HP-19C etc.) introduced a year earlier. The two models are functionally equivalent, and programs on magnetic cards can be interchanged between them.

Features:

The 67/97 provide a complete set of scientific, statistical and engineering operations, including trigonometrical, logarithmic and exponential functions, coordinate conversions, average/deviation etc.

The HP-67/97 series featured a program memory of 224 eight-bit words. The two extra bits per word compared to the HP-65′s six allowed the designers to store any program instruction in a single memory cell (“fully merged keycodes”) even if it required multiple keystrokes to enter (see image). Programs could include 20 labels, subroutines (3 levels deep), four flag registers, 8 comparison functions, and extended index and loop control functions.

At 15 digits, the display was wider than those of the predecessor models, although the decimal point was displayed on its own digit position. The HP-67 keys carry up to four functions each, accessed through “f”, “g” and “h” prefix keys (gold, blue and black labels, respectively). The model 97 had more (and larger) keys, therefore only two functions were assigned to each key. When interchanging magnetic cards between the HP-67 and the HP-97, the calculators’ software took care of converting the key codes, and emulated the 97′s print functions through the 67′s display.

The HP-67 is powered by a pack of three AA-sized nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries. Owing to the power requirements of the built-in thermal printer, the HP-97 employs a larger battery pack and more powerful charger.

Memory and programming:

Of the 26-register data memory, the first ten (“primary registers”) could be accessed directly, ten more as an alternate register set, and the remaining six had special functions for statistical operations and as an index register. Using the latter, a program could access all 26 registers as a single indexed array. Data memory is not permanent as in later models, i.e. register contents and program are lost when powering off.

The built-in magnetic card reader/writer could be used to save programs and data, with the ability to combine data from multiple cards. The same magnetic card format was later used for the HP-41C which offered compatibility to the 67/97 through software in the card reader. HP offered a library of programs supplied on packs of pre-recorded magnetic cards for many applications including surveying, medicine, as well as civil and electrical engineering.

In addition to software and support from HP, an active user community supported the HP67/97 as well as the other HP programmables of the era. The group was called PPC and produced the PPC Journal. One of the notable contributions of the group was the development of a “Blackbox” that allowed pseudo-alphanumeric displays.

Gallery (Before cleaning):

Gallery (Replacement Drive wheel & Battery):

Gallery (Under the Cover):

Download:

source: wikipedia.com hpmuseum.org

Sharp Pocket Computer PC-1360 (Boxed) + Color Dot Printer CE-140P

April 26th, 2015 No comments
Sharp Pocket Computer PC-1360 (Boxed) + Colour Dot Printer

For this donation i thank: Andrea C. from Trieste.

The Sharp PC-1360 is a small pocket computer manufactured by Sharp. it can also be considered as an electronic calculator.

The PC-1360 was introduced in 1987 and was used by engineers, and favored by programmers for its decent programming and graphical capabilities. It was the top model of the (very small, only two models) 13XX series. It has a LCD display with four lines, also the SC61860 CPU, two RAM extension slot which work with the cynox RAM cards, a 15 pin serial interface and also a powerful BASIC. This is the best models for graphic applications.

Gallery:

source: computinghistory.org.uk

Irradio Videosport TVG-888 & Cartridge SuperSport L8610

April 26th, 2015 No comments
Irradio Videosport TVG-888 & Cartridge SuperSport L8610

For this donation i thank: Paolo Cognetti from Roma.

This is a 3rd generation pong color system. It uses the usual 10 games cartridge: Tennis, Hockey, Squash, Practice, Soccer, Basketball, Basketball Practice, Gridball, Traget 1 & 2.

You can find this system everywhere in Europe though it´s origin once was Hongkong. This is a color variant sold by Irradio in Italy.

Gallery:

source: pong-picture-page.de

(Italian) Jurassic News numero #53

April 20th, 2015 No comments

Sorry, this entry is only available in Italian.

Categories: Magazine, News & Rumors, Today

C64 Game: Commando Arcade SE / Knuckle Busters +29D …

April 9th, 2015 No comments

Some new games or tools (Cracked / Trained or Unrealeased) for Commodore 64 have been released from your favorites groups.

Titles:

  • P0 Snake +4FD 100% [pal/ntsc]
  • Space Ambush +1EJHD
  • Carrera F1
  • On the Farm +34D [crazy hack]
  • Shoot or Die [seuck]
  • Space Trip +24D [crazy hack]
  • Carrera F1 +5H
  • Sex trainer ++ [german]
  • Rabbit Pie HS
  • Commando Arcade SE
  • Bruce Lee II +
  • Ultima IV Remastered
  • Break64 Preview +
  • Break64 Preview [pal/ntsc]
  • Paperboy [cartridge]
  • Trance Sector Ultimate
  • Trance Sector Ultimate +10HD
  • Zyflex Preview +4HF [pal/ntsc]
  • Bimz Preview +2
  • Abyssonaut [seuck]
  • Return of Heracles ++MD+Map
  • Abyssonaut +2D [seuck]
  • Return of Heracles +M V0.9.1
  • Return of Heracles +15
  • Return of Heracles +MD
  • Bruce Lee II v1.9
  • Bruce Lee II v1.9 +
  • Ultima IV Remastered V2.1
  • Knuckle Busters +29D [crazy hack]

Download: All Games in One Archive (3790)

source: csdb.dk

Revision 2015 – C64 Party results

April 8th, 2015 No comments

This is the official demo party results from Revision 2015 (Top 3 Entries only). See also the CSDB Revision 2015 section for more informations.

C64 4K Intro:

  • 3 – Aura by Fairlight.
  • 4 – The Empress Awakens by Lft.

Mixed Graphics:

  • 4 – Battle of Ilona by Made.
  • 6 – This world is so fucked, let’s end it tonight by Panda Design.
  • 7 – Dude – Got Your Dosage? by Elko, Tristar & Red Sector Incorporated.

Mixed Music:

  • 4 – Space Cheddar by Genesis Project.
  • 5 – New Sids on the Block by Panda Design.
  • 7 – Loose Teeth – Crisp Bacon by Darklite.

Mixed Demo:

  • 3 – GoatLight by Fairlight, Noice, Offence.
  • 5 – $777 by Razor 1911.
  • 9 – Timeline by Scandinavian Allstars.

Download: Revision 2015 Party stuff (1582)

source: 2015.revision-party.net

Commodore CBM Model 3040 Dual Drive Floppy Disk

April 6th, 2015 2 comments
Commodore CBM Model 3040 Dual Drive Floppy Disk

The Commodore 3040 it’s a dual drive 5¼” floppy disk subsystem for Commodore International computers. It uses a wide case form, and uses the IEEE-488 interface common to Commodore PET/CBM computers.

These drive models use a similar single density, single side floppy data storage format to that used by the Commodore 1541 drive, but with a slightly different data marker indicating which model originally formatted the disk. The low-level disk format was similar enough to allow reading between models, but different enough that one series of drive models could not reliably write to disks formatted with one of the other model series.

Gallery before cleaning:

Cleaning cover lock & replaced tantalum capacitors:

Gallery:

Download: CBM 2040-3040-4040-8050 Disk Drive Manual (2331)

source: wikipedia

Apple Macintosh Classic

April 6th, 2015 No comments
Apple Macintosh Classic

The Macintosh Classic is a personal computer manufactured by Apple Inc.. Introduced on October 15, 1990, it was the first Apple Macintosh to sell for less than US$1,000. Production of the Classic was prompted by the success of the Macintosh Plus and the Macintosh SE. The system specifications of the Classic were very similar to its predecessors, with the same 9-inch (23 cm) monochrome CRT display, 512×342 pixel resolution, and 4 megabyte (MB) memory limit of the older Macintosh computers.

Apple’s decision to not update the Classic with newer technology such as a 68010 CPU, higher RAM capacity or color display ensured compatibility with the Mac’s by-then healthy software base as well as enabled it to fit the lower price Apple intended for it. Nevertheless, the Classic featured several improvements over the aging Macintosh Plus, which it replaced as Apple’s low-end Mac computer. It was up to 25 percent faster than the Plus and included an Apple SuperDrive 3.5-inch (9 cm) floppy disk drive as standard.

The Classic was an adaptation of Jerry Manock’s and Terry Oyama’s 1984 Macintosh 128K industrial design, as had been the earlier Macintosh SE. Apple released two versions that ranged in price from $1,000 to $1,500. Reviewer reactions were mixed; most focused on the slow processor performance and lack of expansion slots. The consensus was that the Classic was only useful for word processing, spreadsheets and databases. The price and the availability of education software led to the Classic’s popularity in education. It was sold alongside the more powerful Macintosh Classic II in 1991 until its discontinuation the next year.

Gallery:

Macintosh Classic reCap:

source: wikipedia

Gubbdata 2015 – C64 Party results

March 31st, 2015 No comments

This is the official demo party results from Gubbdata 2015 (Top 3 Entries only). See also the CSDB GUBBDATA 2015 section for more informations.

 C64 Demo:

  • 1 – Requiem by Vision.
  • 2 – Stereophonik [2sid] by Mahoney.
  • 3 – The Butterfly Effect by Offence.

C64 Music:

  • 1 – Amen, Bigbeat Brother! by Jammer.
  • 2 – Northern Star by Dane.
  • 3 – Obsession by Flex.

C64 Graphics:

  • 1 – Disconnect by Joe.
  • 2 – Dragonslayer by Mermaid.
  • 3 – Beetlephant by redcrab.

Download: Gubbdata 2015 Party stuff (1536)

source: gubbdata.se

CBM prg Studio v3.2.2 released

March 23rd, 2015 No comments

CBM prg Studio Version 3.2.2 is released. There are a lot of new features in this version. I’d really appreciate it if you report any bugs you find or have any suggestions/comments.

CBM prg Studio allows you to type a BASIC or Machine Code program in using a nice Windows environment and convert it to a ‘.prg’ file which you can run on an emulator, or even a real C64 / VIC20 or PET if you’re feeling brave and have the right kit.

CBM prg Studio is the result of merging C64PrgGen and VIC20PrgGen. Adding new features and fixing bugs in two apps which were 95% similar was a bit of a nightmare so merging them made sense.

It was also a good opportunity for a face lift and to add some new features, such as:

  • Programs are project based, meaning all related source files, sprite files etc. are kept in one place and multiple source files can be linked more easily.
  • Tabbed MDI.
  • Syntax highlighting.

What CBM prg Studio isn’t is a front-end for tok64, cbmcnvrt, bastext or any other tokeniser / detokeniser / assembler. It’s all been written completely from scratch.

Improvements:

  • Import binary file as disassembly.
  • Set sprite scratch pad background colour.
  • Keyboard short cuts for collapsing/expanding regions.

Bug Fixed:

  • Assembler:
    • Generate to disk image.
  • Basic:
    • Improved syntax highlighting.
    • Wrong case used when commenting certain lines.
    • Commenting blank lines.
  • General:
    • Menu and/or tool bar was hidden occasionally.
    • Saving to network drives.
    • Source overview settings not retained.
    • Display problems with medium and large fonts.
    • Better file handling with network drives.

Download: CBM prg Studio v3.2.2 (1495)

source: ajordison.co.uk

Forever 2015 – Back to the Cyberspace – C64 Party results

March 17th, 2015 No comments

This is the official demo party results from Forever 2015 (Top 3 Entries only). See also the CSDB FOREVER 2015 section for more informations.

C64 Demo:

  • 1  -  Rainy Days by Singular.
  • 2  -  Shadows of the Cyberspace [party version] by Nah-Kolor.
  • 3  -  GXAdvert by Atlantis, Fantastic 4 Cracking Group.

C64 Music:

  • 1  -  Hexadragon by Factor6.
  • 2  -  Preludium by Sad.
  • 3  -  2xperiment by Gaetano Chiummo.

C64 Graphics:

  • 1  -  Fish & Wish by Leon.
  • 2  -  Walking on the Moon by Mermaid.
  • 3  -  Voima Laulaa by Reekol.

C64 1K Intro:

  • 1  -  Rotzom01 by Busy, Noro.
  • 2  -  Last Place by Coine.
  • 3  -  1k Forever by Atlantis, Fantastic 4 Cracking Group.

Download: Forever 2015 Party stuff (1526)

source: forever-party.net party photo #1 party photo #2

C64 Game: Burnin’ Pen ’64 +3J / Nibbler +3HFD / Star Slayer +34D …

March 4th, 2015 No comments

Some new games or tools (Cracked / Trained or Unrealeased) for Commodore 64 have been released from your favorites groups.

Titles:

  • Ninja Scooter Simulator +26D [crazy hack]
  • C64hess – Chess Puzzles +D
  • Clef Climber &D
  • Finders Keepers &D
  • Follow the Leader &D
  • Spy Defense +2D
  • Beach Buggy Simulator +28D [crazy hack]
  • Pac Man Arcade Preview
  • Nonterraqueous +6MD &Map
  • Burnin’ Pen ’64 +3J [pal/ntsc]
  • Twister +1D
  • Bug Blaster HS
  • Demon Stalkers +5MD [one-sided]
  • Panic Planet HS
  • Street Warriors +28D [crazy hack]
  • Nibbler +3HFD [pal/ntsc]
  • Donkey Kong Junior [pal/ntsc] [easyflash]
  • Supercart 60-in-1 [Easyflash]
  • The Sword of Fargoal 101% +10DG
  • Inglish Glatss V1
  • Twist It
  • Longer II
  • Color Confusion
  • Star Slayer +34D [crazy hack]
  • Bodeseh Spiel
  • Tontaubenschiessen +
  • Snatch McBlagger +2D [seuck]

Download: All Games in One Archive (4627)

source: csdb.dk

Atari 400 PAL / Communicator I & II / Bookkeeper / Programmer …

March 4th, 2015 No comments
Atari 400 PAL

The Atari 8-bit family is a series of 8-bit home computers introduced by Atari, Inc. in 1979 and manufactured until 1992. All are based on the MOS Technology 6502 CPU running at 1.79 MHz, roughly twice that of similar designs, and were the first home computers designed with custom co-processor chips. This architecture allowed the Atari designs to offer graphics and sound capabilities that were more advanced than contemporary machines like the Apple II or Commodore PET, and gaming on the platform was a major draw – Star Raiders is widely considered the platform’s killer app. Machines with similar performance would not appear until the BBC Micro in late 1981 and the Commodore 64 in 1982.

The original Atari 400 and 800 models were released with a series of plug-n-play peripherals that used Atari’s unique “SIO” serial bus system. Over the following decade several versions of the same basic design were released, including the XL and XE series of computers and matching peripherals. All of these used the same basic logical design, with various changes to the physical layout to lower production costs as chipmaking and manufacturing processes improved over time. The early machines were expensive to build, but dependable. Later models like the XEs were greatly cost-reduced and generally not as robust. Sub-models of these later designs were sold into the eastern European market after sales of the main lineup had ended.

Overall, the Atari 8-bit computer line was a commercial success, selling two million units during its major production run between late 1979 and mid-1985, putting its sales on par with machines like the Sinclair ZX Spectrum and TI-99/4A. Its primary competition in the worldwide market was the Commodore 64, by far the best selling computer of the 8-bit era. Atari also found a strong market in Eastern Europe and had something of a renaissance in the early 1990s as these countries joined a uniting Europe. Some estimates place sales during this period at another two million units.

Atari 400 inside the package:

Atari 400 PAL

Package Contents:

  • Atari 400 Home Computer.
  • Manuals.
  • External Power Supply.
  • 48k Ram Expansion Kit (this one was added by me and not included in the original packaging)

Atari 825 – 80 Column printer:

Atari 825 - 80 Column Printer

Atari introduced with its Atari 400 and 800 series computers its first 80 Column printer.   The Atari 825 which actually a repackaged Centronics 737 printer.   Earlier models had limited capabilities, the later 825 models with the extended basic character set had the capability of producing the Atari ATASCII graphics character set.  The Atari 825 required the use of the Atari 850 interface module to allow it to communicate with the Atari 400 and 800 computer because it had a Centronic parallel interface on it instead of the Atari SIO interface which the Atari 820 and Atari 822 printers had built in.

The B Key 400:

The B Key 400

The B Key 400 is a replacement keyboard for the keyboard membrane of the Atari 400.

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