A new version of the firmware for the Ultimate-64 (U64/U64E).
GIDEON Message:
* DO NOT FLASH .CRT FILES WITH THIS VERSION! *
Difference with previous release V1.28:
- Turbo Mode… The 6510 CPU can now be run faster than 1 MHz.
- Support for Nordic Power cartridge.
- Faster application processor for smoother file browsing experience.
- Significant lower noise floor when using real SIDs.
- From MarkusC64: For Geos 64 – Download D41, D71, D81 and DNP files directly from the file browser into a RAMDISK of the same type.
- From MarkusC64: For Geos 64 – Save RAMDISK to USB in the appropriate format, directly from the file browser.
- Added freeze function with USB menu (F11 key)
Bug fixes/improvements:
- 6522 VIA fixes from gyurco/master.
- Fixed 1541 floppy formatting – sometimes caused read errors.
- Fixed an issue that may have caused network instability.
- Issue #62: FTP server does not check if a directory exists when changing directory.
- Issue #109: Soft IEC seq file reading issue with GET#
- Issue #121: 1541-C ROM issues (Track 0 sensor issue)
- Issue #131: SuperGames-Cartridge issue.
- Issue #132: Builtin FC3 monitor hangs from freezer.
- Issue #136: Epyx Fastloader fails sometimes (Example: Space Taxi)
- Issue #147: Data loss on eject if save fails.
Download:
- Download link temporarily removed as there is a possibility to get into a boot loop with the wrong settings. Will be superseded with 1.34.
source: ultimate64.com github.com
Jean-François DEL NERO (who’s behind the HxC SD Floppy Emulator) recently has released a version of the HxC emulator firmware that is compatible with the STM32 chip used in the Gotek floppy emulators.
This means that the great functionality of the HxC SD emulator is now available on cheaper and more widely available hardware.
The bootloader to convert the Gotek floppy drive in HxC compatible must be purchased on the website HXC 2001 by sending an email to Jean-François DEL NERO. The price of the bootloader is one-off 10 Euro per Gotek that you want to update. Future updates of the software are free and can be made from a USB stick
The HXC Usb (Gotek) firmware supports: 
+ many more….
USB Stick STM32 (Gotek) HxC Floppy Emulator Firmware v3.4.4.6a -> v3.4.16.4a cumulative changelog:
- v3.4.16.2a regression fix : Fix file selector issue on fast Amiga machines (>= A1200).
- CPC DSK : Fix ZX spectrum “Rolling Thunder” protection support (and this probably also fix others games).
- RAW files : Stream unformatted track when trying to read above the image max track.
- Custom firmware page : Fix an internal memory alignment issue with some particular settings.
- New custom firmware page options : HFE blind write mode support. (Don’t check/ignore sync words) – GCR encoding method write mode support.
- Stream encoder : Amiga demo “Eon by The Black Lotus” random crashes fixed.
- OSD : Atari ST High resolution (Horizontal refresh rate : 35.8KHz) : Fix horizontal front porch delay.
- STARTUPA.HFE power up auto select : Fix v3.4.11.1a regression.
- Last selected file image auto load : Restore the file browser folder position.
- New custom firmware page option : Bitrate override.
- Version code / splash screen : Now shows you if you are using the QuickDisk firmware variant or not.
- Quickdisk : 64 bytes (“Very short”) Read emulation pipeline buffer size option added to the custom firmware page.
- USB stick browser Fix : “No file image found !” printed when no folder and no floppy image are found on the usb stick.
- Roland machines : w30,s50,s33,s55 files direct support added.
- E-mu ESI / EOS : img,ima,dsk files direct support added.
- New system family raw file support : E-mu ESI / EOS. (7 digits display menu entry -> 01B)
- Autoboot/file selector : Old style HxC config files support fixed. (long names issue)
- QD support : Support malformed third-party QD files.
- OSD : Optimizations.
- Custom firmware page OSD options simplified – New resolutions selections : 20×24 and 40×24 characters for PAL/NTSC or 640×480 VGA display types.
- OSD : Default OSD size increased to 21×2 characters.
- OSD : New embedded OSD file selector in full screen mode (21×24 characters).
- OSD : Faster scroll text.
- OSD : Config menu -> The OSD screen position can now be set in the settings menu. (press both buttons to enter the menu)
- Autoboot File selector mode : Fix long name issue regression.
- QuickDisk support : Better ready timings.
- QuickDisk support : Support Roland /RY signal behavior. (Firmware QuickDisk\HxCFEUSB_V3_4_7_11a_Roland_QuickDisk.UPD)
- QuickDisk support : Fix MB87013 based QD machines support (Akai S700/x7000, Roland…) -> Now support the special MB87013 sync method.
- New custom firmware page option : Ignore/disable /SIDE1 input.
- QuickDisk support : Fix the /Reset input behavior : The /Reset input doesn’t stop the motor if this /Motor-on is asserted but always clear the ready signal.
- New direct raw format support : BAS Embroidery machines format (*.IMG,*.DSK) (System Family menu : “BAS” / 7 digits display menu entry -> 01A )
This is only a little part of the changelog. The original one is very long and you can read it here. (instruction manual here)
The HxC Floppy Emulator Firmware Customization page: https://hxc2001.com/custom_fw/
Download: USB Stick STM32 (Gotek) HxC Firmware v3.4.16.4a (762)
source: hxc2001.com
Atari U1MB/Side2/AVG Cart Firmware Update to the latest version.
Gallery:
Download:
A new version of the firmware for the AVGCART (SD multicart for 8bit Atari) by tmp is released.
Changelog (v0019):
- Various speed-ups (SD card and FS handling rewritten.
Download:
source: atariage.com
A new version of the firmware for the Ultimate-64 / U2/U2+ by Gideon is released.
Difference with previous release V1.26 / V3.6a:
- Debug stream over Ethernet, which logs CPU / VIC access real time, also possible to log C64 CPU and 1541 CPU alongside. U64 only.
- ACIA (MOS 6551) emulation.
- Modem Layer emulation (6551 <-> LAN), supporting both outbound and inbound connections.
- REU load / save commands from UCI, using the preload settings.
- File append mode for Software IEC.
- Support for SuperGames cartridge.
Bug fixes:
- Issue #121: 1541C ROM seemed faulty. Track 0 sensor reconnected.
- Issue #119: Fixed network host name illegal chars.
- Issue #127: Fix for Epyx Fastload at boot U64 (consider DMA to stop discharging the cap.)
- Fix for KCS cart at boot of U64.
- Fixed DMA load delay, to let 1541 initialize before running PRG.
- Fixed 1541 address decoding (RAMBOard was faulty!)
- Fixed Closing telnet connection caused U64/U2+ to freeze.
- Stability issues fixed in configuration manager.
- Corrected NMI / IRQ routing for internal cart. (U64)
- Timing corrections to make external 1764 REU work. (U64)
- Some U64 factory test improvements. Invisible to you.
Planned work for the upcoming release:
- CPU Speedup.
- Keystrokes to quickly enable / mute audio channels.
- A sample project for the ESP32, which can be used for others to port stuff like modem emulation.
Download:
Documentation updated:
source: ultimate64.com github.com
Vampire GOLD2.12 Core Released.
Changelog:
- New 15/16Bit RTG modes (R5G5B5PC, B8G8R8A8)
- HW mouse improvements (sprite area size, x/y-position coords)
- VampireSupport 40.41.
- fpsp080_00f4000_07Mar20.
- Apollo specific CPU support library in ROM, named 68040.library (to be picked up by 3.1 and later SetPatch)
- New minimal boot pic with the new melody.
- SLOW CPU when PC in chipmem & rangermem (auto Turtle, select “ExpChip” with WHDLoad)
- Improved Turtle Mode compatibility.
- Enabled faster 32bit write for the IDE.
- Improved rebooting, when using a MAPROM.
- Updated EmuTOS ROM to 0.9.12 release (boot from uSD option added)
- Improved FMOVEM.
Download: Vampire Core (780)
source: apollo-accelerators.com
A new firmware update for the ARM2SiD/ARMSID has been released by Nobomi.
News features and fixes in FW 3.8 & v2.10:
- Fixed a bug from older versions in the values generation of the register OSC3 during a noise waveform. Reported in the game Paradroid.
Download:
source: dzi.n.cz/8bit/arm2sid dzi.n.cz/8bit/armsid
A new firmware update for the ARM2SiD has been released by Nobomi.
News features and fixes in FW 3.7:
- Compared to version 3.6, only marginal changes, added reading of OSC3 and ENV3 registers to the third SID emulation.
- Simplified user interface for the update application.
- Compared to version 3.5, a quick response in stereo mode was added (when using a second socket), the dual-mono mode is activated without timeout when both socket is addressed in the same time.
- Also upper addresses mapping is fixed in the update (sometimes misaligned address detection in the update application).
- Corrected bug in bootloader. If user tried an update with SFX only mode configured, the ARM2SID stuck in the bootloader and was not possible to update it on a user side. Factory update was needed. New updater disables the SFX mode, as well as patches the bootloader to prevent problems in a future.
Download:
source: dzi.n.cz/8bit/arm2sid
Firmware upgrades for THEC64 provide new features and/or correct any technical issues.
We always recommend that you use the latest version of the firmware.
Version 1.3.2 – Changes:
- Increases the length of displayed USB filenames in Media Access and the File loader.
- Fixes an issue where filename flags are not detected if the USB filename contains multiple dots/periods/full stops.
- Fixes an issue with the saved states location where multiple spaces are found in the USB filename.
- Fixes the saved states location used on a USB stick to be unique per filename. Note that this may change the saved states location from previous firmware versions if the filename contains multiple dots/periods/full stops.
Previous changes included in version 1.3.2:
- v1.3.1 – Fixes an issue when using Left Shift key and top-left arrow key for opening/closing THEC64 Menu from BASIC.
- v1.3.1 – Fixes an issue regarding the current computer model setting and different model requirements specified in a cjm file.
Download:
source: retrogames.biz
A new version of the firmware for the AVGCART (SD multicart for 8bit Atari) by tmp is released.
Changelog (v0018):
- Run AUTORUN.(CAR|XEX|AVF) on power-on if present in /_AVGCART/ directory.
- Added type 44 (OSS 8 KB cartridge)
- Added type 53 (Low bank 8 KB cartridge)
- Added types 54, 55, 56 (SIC!)
- Fix bank reenabling for some OSS carts.
- Fix cursor position after running file from search results.
- ESC exits search results instead of disabling cart.
- Cart initialization speedup to remove the need to manually reset the machine upon power-on on certain configurations (e.g. QMEG OS)
Download:
source: atariage.com
A new version of the firmware for the Ultimate-64 / U2+ by Gideon is released.
Difference with previous release V1.24 / V3.6:
- This is the factory image of the latest production, with support for 1.4 board revision.
- Support for Super Games cartridge.
- Fixed KCS cart at boot time.
- Swapped audio channels, thanks Siegried.
- Improved cartridge timing which corrects the ARMSID detection.
Download:
source: ultimate64.com github.com
Firmware upgrades for THEC64 provide new features and/or correct any technical issues.
We always recommend that you use the latest version of the firmware.
Version 1.3.1 – Changes:
- Fixes an issue when using Left Shift key and top-left arrow key for opening/closing THEC64 Menu from BASIC.
- Fixes an issue regarding the current computer model setting and different model requirements specified in a cjm file.
Download: TheC64 Firmware v1.3.1 (894)
source: thec64.com
A new version of the firmware for the Ultimate-64 / U2+ / U2 by Gideon is released.
Difference with previous release V1.21 / V1.22 (Initial Elite release)
Changes / Improvements to the U64 FPGA:
- Added Drive B activity to the possible Case LED outputs.
- Increased the number of UltiSIDs from two to eight.
- Fixed Jailbar issue on HDMI output.
- Fixed a Ledstrip issue that slipped into one of the previous versions.
- Improved EMC performance.
- Added Paddle Swap for the U64 Elite.
- Increased application CPU performance.
Changes to the Ultimate 64 application:
- Added support for 8-SID configuations.
- Split the U64 configuration settings for better overview.
- Added possibility to load / save and reset configuration settings.
- Added the possibility to have temporary configuration settings.
- Added choice of which UltiSID causes the LED strip to light up.
- Added a Visual SID addressing editor.
- Added detection and real time configuration of FPGASID.
- Added detection and real time configuration of SwinSid Ultimate.
- Added detection and real time configuration of ARMSID.
- Fixed screen title when connecting to the machine through Telnet.
- Added joyswap to the configuration menu.
- Option to use Final Cart V1/V2 re-enabled.
- Upgraded the OS to a newer version.
Unreleased work:
- Flashing the ESP32 WiFi module from the file browser menu.
- “Drive C” – software 1581 emulation by Scott Hutter .
Planned work for the upcoming release:
- Keystrokes to quickly enable / mute audio channels
- Connection between the ESP32 and the C64
- A sample project for the ESP32, which can be used for others to port stuff like modem emulation.
Thanks go to Chris, Marty and Wilfred for providing various SID replacements to test with. Thanks to MarkusC64 for reviewing the FPGASID configuration code and providing useful feedback.
Ultimate 2+ Differences with previous release V3.4c
General Usability and Compatibility:
- Added possibility to load / save and reset configuration settings.
- Added the possibility to have temporary configuration settings.
- Improvements to the 6502 CPU for improved 1541 compatibility.
Improvements to SID player:
- Built-in SID player now supports MUS files as well (including stereo tunes) Music files can be found here: http://www.c64music.co.uk/
- Added support for toggling screen on/off in Sidplayer with S key.
- Added support for song length in SID header.
- Fixed correct SID model selection for SIDFX boards .
Various other bug fixes:
- Copying a file from a container now restores extension.
- Fixed issue of copying file from .t64 files.
- Added ‘Enter’ option for .t64 files.
- User Interface improvements / fixes.
- Fixed telnet connection – removing header upon connect (fixes random copy actions)
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1541 Ultimate-II Differences with previous release V3.4c.
General Usability and Compatibility:
- Added possibility to load / save and reset configuration settings.
- Added the possibility to have temporary configuration settings.
Improvements to the 6502 CPU for improved 1541 compatibility:
- Improvements to SID player:
- Built-in SID player now supports MUS files as well (including stereo tunes) Music files can be found here: http://www.c64music.co.uk/
- Added support for toggling screen on/off in Sidplayer with S key.
- Added support for song length in SID header.
- Fixed correct SID model selection for SIDFX boards.
Various other bug fixes:
- Copying a file from a container now restores extension.
- Fixed issue of copying file from .t64 files.
- Added ‘Enter’ option for .t64 files.
- User Interface improvements / fixes.
- Fixed telnet connection – removing header upon connect (fixes random copy actions)
- Changed default hostname to match target.
Dropped features:
- Support for the ISO9660 filesystem.
- The audio variant no longer supports recording TAP files. The dual drive version does.
Download:
source: ultimate64.com
Jean-François DEL NERO (who’s behind the HxC SD Floppy Emulator) recently has released a version of the HxC emulator firmware that is compatible with the STM32 chip used in the Gotek floppy emulators.
This means that the great functionality of the HxC SD emulator is now available on cheaper and more widely available hardware.
The bootloader to convert the Gotek floppy drive in HxC compatible must be purchased on the website HXC 2001 by sending an email to Jean-François DEL NERO. The price of the bootloader is one-off 10 Euro per Gotek that you want to update. Future updates of the software are free and can be made from a USB stick
The HXC Usb (Gotek) firmware supports: + many more….
USB Stick STM32 (Gotek) HxC Floppy Emulator Firmware v3.3.1.2a -> v3.4.4.6a cumulative changelog:
- QuickDisk support : Fixes/Timing improvements. Data masked outside the read window.
- OSD : Keys/Rotary regression fixed.
- QuickDisk support : Various write enhancement for Roland machines support (Roland S-10,S-220,…)
- OSD : Keys/Rotary wake-up behavior changed/enhanced.
- QuickDisk support : More Fixes again ! Blank.qd image : Ready window increased from 5s to 5.5s
- QuickDisk support : More important write support fixes !
- QuickDisk support : Write support fixed (DMA descriptors fixed).
- Work in progress : QuickDisk emulation support added !
- A new build variant is now available to emulate QuickDisk drive !
- The Gotek floppy port to the QuickDisk interface is:
- – Shugart pin – — QuickDisk Machine–
- Pin 2 (/DC) -> /MS (/MediaSense)
- Pin 10 (/DS0) -> Connect it to GND/VSS
- Pin 16 (/MotorOn) -> /MO
- Pin 20 (/Step) -> /RS (/Reset)
- Pin 22 (/WriteData) -> /WD (/WriteData)
- Pin 24 (/WriteGate) -> WG (WriteGate)
- Pin 28 (/WriteProtect) -> WP (WriteProtect)
- Pin 30 (/ReadData) -> RD (ReadData)
- Pin 34 (/Ready) -> /RY (/Ready)
- Pins 4,6,8,12,14,18,26 and 32 can be left unconnected on the Gotek.
- Odd pins Gotek pins (1,3,5,7,…,33) should be connected to the GND/VSS.
- The jumper must be set to “MO”.
- A Blank QuickDisk floppy disk can be found in the firmware archive in the /QuickDisk folder.
- Fix 3.3.8.14a PC Floppy interface mode regression.
- Faster disk-change state head-step clear and mask ready during the diskchange delay. (Fix Yamaha Clavinova diskchange issue)
- USB stick browser : Faster/smoother files/folders browsing.
- USB stick folder Auto mount : Faster files copy/image generation.
- You can hide HXCSDFE.CFG, AUTOBOOT.HFE and /mount/emptyfat.img files on the stick now.
- Default 7 segments screen standby / powerup can changed on the custom firmware page : https://hxc2001.com/custom_fw/
- Fix non-working v3.3.6.1a firmware !
- On screen display : Separated HSYNC/VSYNC signals support added:
- For machines without CSYNC (Composite Sync) signal.
- Once this option is enabled the Gotek video IOs are mapped as this :
- OSD Video out : Gotek U8 Pin 5 (PB15).
- OSD Video HSYNC in : Gotek “JTCK-SWCLK” pin (PA14).
- OSD Video VSYNC in : Gotek U8 Pin 1 (PB12).
- New system family raw file support : Roland W30/W50/S50/S330/S550. (7 digits display menu entry -> 019)
- Fix floppy IO pins state when the select line is permanently low (v3.3.4.1a regression).
- Write codes speed optimizations.
- HFE : Format support : Fix the “too early index” issue.
- Raw files : Fix interface mode settings. (v3.3.4.4a regression)
- File sorting : Ignore file name case.
- Direct access : Fix the “set index” command.
- OSD : CSYNC Pull-up enabled.
- Fix some possible format issues.
- Some more optimizations.
- Head settling time default value fixed on the custom firmware page : https://hxc2001.com/custom_fw/
- “Interface CFG” LCD/OLED/OSD menu entry fixed.
- OSD:
- Code speed optimizations (CPU pipeline + Flash prefetch optimizations).
- OSD Polarity can be now set with the “OLED screen polarity” parameter.
- Better/lower lines jitter while floppy emulation is running.
- USB : Code speed optimizations (read & write Fifos, ISR).
- ASM ISR (Step, Drive Select…) : Many code speed optimizations (CPU pipeline + Flash prefetch optimizations).
- The firmware is now stable with both OSD and floppy emulation working in the same time !
- “Normal mode” / Direct disk browsing : Files entries are now alphabetically ordered. Folders appears first then the files images.
- “Load Last selected image” : Fix reload issue with some long file names.
This is only a little part of the changelog. The original one is very long and you can read it here. (instruction manual here)
The HxC Floppy Emulator Firmware Customization page: https://hxc2001.com/custom_fw/
Download: USB Stick STM32 (Gotek) HxC Firmware v3.4.4.6a (899)
source: hxc2001.com
What is DiagROM?
DiagROM is a diagnostic tool for the amiga computers.
And it is to be used on defective machines, trying to help no-boot situations etc.
You simply replace the Kickstart roms in the Amiga with the DiagROM. and when poweron. your Amiga will start a diagnostic software. It will try to dump info on the serialport (and actual menus etc aswell) while also trying on the screen.
Changelog:
- Now Diskdrivetest should work on most machines.
- Memchecks should now detect non working ram better.
- Experimental CIA test added that should work on NTSC machines aswell. MIGHT give false results on TOD-B tests. It will still say that IRQ is needed, this is not true :)
- Added RGB Test.
- Usual “bugfixes” pressing left mousebutton when chipmemdetect starts skips serial output and makes startup faster. holding down left mousebutton while doing memscan at start skips memtests. (good if it hangs during scan. known not found bug yet!)
- Updated to tested values if new CIA test that should be more correct.
- Also in memoryedit mode (memtest) added pageup/down functions with Q and Z keys.
- (or Amigastandard shift+cursor keys) also added official support to execute code from current locaton using the X key. (this is very much not really useful for most people)
Download: DiagoROM v1.2 Stable (780)
source: diagrom.com
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