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SIO2SD new Firmware v3.1RC2

February 21st, 2012 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 (3.1rc1 -> 3.1rc2):

  • Fixed bug in file handle (mainly XEX files)
  • Fixed warmstart issue in xex-loader

Download: SIO2SD v3.1RC2 (1141)

source: sio2sd-dev.gucio.pl

Categories: Firmware, News & Rumors, Today

Atari 8-BIT Ethernet Cartridge – Update

February 21st, 2012 No comments

This Ethernet Cartridge will be used to connect a computer Atari 8-bit to internet.

Much of the work has already been done thanks to some very talented people in the Atari community. The hardware and software was originally developed by Chris Martin and tested by Mark Dusko. The software is based on the work already done in the Commodore 64 community, this adapter will allow you to take advantage of telnet, e-mail, web browsing and a web server via the Contiki Operating System and a Ciris Logic CS8900A ethernet controller chip.

The project is now open source and any help with the project is welcome and greatly appreciated. We are hoping with some help from the awesome Atari 8-bit community, we can make the 8-bit ethernet interface a reality!

source: atari8ethernet.com atariage.com

Categories: Atari, News & Rumors, Today

C64 Game: On The Farm III +2MD / Space Inv. 2k +3DE / Up in …

February 19th, 2012 No comments

C64 Demo: Algotecher by Algorithm

February 18th, 2012 No comments

A new demo by Algorithm. Very cool demo with some nice effects.

Download: Algotecher by Algorithm (944)

source: noname.c64.org/csdb

C64 Studio v2.0

February 18th, 2012 No comments

C64 Studio is a .NET based IDE written by Georg Rottensteiner. This app supports project based C64 assembly.

The internal assembler is using the ACME syntax. In connection with Vice the IDE allows you to debug through your code and watch variables/memory locations, registers and memory.

Any other emulator can be set up as well if it’s startable via runtime arguments. C64 Studio allows you to compile to raw binary, .prg, .t64 or cartridge format (.bin and .crt for 8k and 16k). Additionally to this C64 Studio comes with a charset and sprite editor.

Version history:

11.02.2012 – 2.0:

  • Added !endoffile macro.
  • Allow umlauts in labels.
  • Fixed tooltip flicker.
  • Fixed bug in charset paste.
  • Fixed ASM parser to decide to use 8bit/16bit arguments based on source.
  • Enhanced watcher (allow to view memory blocks)
  • Enhanced debugger (auto-refresh memory view and registers)
  • Enhanced Media Manager.

Download: C64 Studio v2.0 (876)

source: lemon64.com

A genuine DOS Computer to create floppy Boot Disk

February 18th, 2012 No comments
A genuine DOS Computer to create floppy Boot Disk

In these days i have had the necessity of a computer with the DOS operating system to create Boot Disk with the ImageDisk program, so i decided to retrieve my old Olidata P133 and install FreeDOS.

I have installed:

  • 3COM 3C905 PCI Ethernet Card.
  • TCP/IP Stack via 3COM 3C905 Packet Driver.
  • Amstrad 1640 5 1/4 Floppy Drive (I had to change a jumper, see photos)
  • Upgraded SIMM Ram (100 Mb)
  • DOS Driver for Crystal 4232 Sound Card (SoundBlaster Compatible)
  • A small fan for the cpu.
  • Some Games and Utility.

Gallery:

Olidata 915 (Intel Pentium 133 Mhz)

February 18th, 2012 No comments
Olidata 915 (Intel Pentium 133 Mhz)

Autopsy:

from Wikipedia:

Olidata is an Italian computer system manufacturer. The company was founded in Cesena, Italy in 1982 by Carlo Rossi and Adolfo Savini as a limited liability company (LLC). Olidata specializes in software development. The company’s accounting software and administrative software divisions were eventually sold to Olivetti.

Olidata is one of the largest manufacturers of computer hardware in Italy. The company also manufactures LCD televisions. In April 2008, Olidata announced the production of its JumPc, a modified version of Intel’s Classmate PC. In 2009, Acer acquired 29.9% of Olidata.

source: wikipedia

Commodore Free Magazine Issue #58

February 14th, 2012 No comments

Commodore Free Magazine Issue #58

Free to download Commodore magazine dedicated to Commodore Computers.

In this issue you can find:
Editorial.
NEWS.
Aminet turned 20.
“… on the Edge” eBook change.
AmigaOS 4.1 Update 4 Released.
C64anabalt Cartridge Available!
1541Ultimate I & II Update 2.4
Cracker’s Map.
Bil Herd Speaks To Fresno UG.
2012 C64-RetroInvaders calendar.
Commodore Plus 4 SID Card.
mind.in.a.box
Prince of Persia – Total Pack.
Rear Admiral ThunderDrive.
Megabit ROM Returns.
uIEC Manager for GEOS.
Commodore Programming Blog.
Just Dance C64 Demo.
UFO Defence.
Doom 3 Open Source.
Commodore 64 Assembler Tutorial.
Review: The Last VIC.
1541 Disk Recovery.
Book Review: Run/Stop-Restore.

Download:

source: commodorefree.com

Categories: Magazine, News & Rumors, Today

C64 Game: A lot of new Cracked & Trained games

February 13th, 2012 No comments

Datastorm 2012: C64 – Official demo party results

February 13th, 2012 1 comment

This is the official demo party results from Datastorm 2012 (Top 3 Entries only). See also the CSDB DATASTORM 2012 section for more informations.

C64 Demo:

  • One Quarter by Fairlight.
  • Fragment by Mahoney, Prowler.
  • Holy Crap! by Genesis Project.

C64 Music:

  • Unfinished Business by Brandon Walsh.
  • 200 toppisar och en folkis by Mr.Death.
  • Mad Trax by Goto80.

C64 Graphics:

  • Future Blind by Prowler.
  • Frostungen by Zeila.
  • Go Back to Oblivion by Frost.

DownloadDatastorm 2012 Party stuff (1066)

source: datastorm.se

Unboxing Harmony Cartridge for Atari 2600 & Composite Mod

February 12th, 2012 3 comments
Harmony Cartridge for Atari 2600

Autopsy:

1 Cents Atari 2600 Video Composite Mod: This very simple/cheap and functional mod adds a Video Composite output to the Atari 2600 console. I have shorted the five contacts Luma/Chroma and Sync for get a decent composite Video Signal. I have also cut a  resistor (R55) to get better colors, for the Audio signal see the picture.

The Harmony Cartridge is a simple, affordable, time-saving, space-saving, hassle-free way to play hundreds of games on your Atari 2600 console.

Using a Harmony cartridge is easy. Just insert the Harmony cartridge into your console slot the same way you would with any ordinary Atari game cartridge. Put your favorite game binaries on an SD card, pop it into the Harmony Cartridge and you’re ready to go. Turn on the console, select the game you want to play from the list and start having fun.

source: harmony.atariage.com

Tandy Radio Shack TRS-80 Model 4P (Low Serial #005336)

February 12th, 2012 1 comment
Tandy Radio Shack TRS-80 Model 4p

Autopsy:

from Wikipedia:

TRS-80 was Tandy Corporation’s desktop microcomputer model line, sold through Tandy’s Radio Shack stores in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The first units, ordered unseen, were delivered in November 1977, and rolled out to the stores the third week of December. The line won popularity with hobbyists, home users, and small-businesses.

Tandy Corporation’s leading position in what Byte Magazine called the “1977 Trinity” (Apple, Commodore and Tandy) had much to do with Tandy’s retailing the computer through more than 3000 of its Radio Shack (Tandy in Europe) storefronts.

The Model 4 shipped with TRSDOS 6, an enhanced version of LDOS by Logical Systems and a vastly superior operating system to Tandy’s earlier TRSDOS offerings. When the Model 4 booted into TRSDOS 6 the video display switched into 80×24 mode and the entire 64KB address space was mapped as RAM. The Model 4 was also capable of running all Model 3 software when a Model 3 operating system disk was detected and loaded during bootup with a 64×16 video mode and Model 3 ROMs mapped from address zero.
TRS-80 Model 4P.

The Model 4 also had the ability to display 640×240 or 512×192 high-resolution monochrome graphics with an optional board. A “luggable” version known as the Model 4P (1983) was a self-contained unit with a case design similar to that of a portable sewing machine.

Early versions of the Model 4 mainboard were designed to accept a Zilog Z8000 16 bit CPU upgrade board to replace the Z80 8 bit CPU but this option was never released.

source: wikipedia

C64 Game: Meteor Run +2D / Angel of Hell II Pre / Minimus Pre …

February 9th, 2012 No comments

New donations – C128 / C1571 / CD32 Games / Snes RGB Cable

February 5th, 2012 No comments

Today a friend has donated to me some nice things. Thanks Damiano (Manosoft).

Things that have been donated:

  • Commodore 2 x C2N.
  • Amiga CD32 Games (Rise of the Robots / Brutal Football)
  • Super Nintendo/Snes RGB  Cable with AV Power Switch.
  • Commodore 128 (Only Box)
  • Commodore 1571 (Only Box)
  • A unopened box of 10 Floppy Disk FujiFilm 5″ 1/4
  • Catalog of Jackson 1987-88.

EasyFlash 3 USB Utilities v1.4 (all-in-1)

February 5th, 2012 No comments

This is a all-in-1 utility for the EasyFlash 3 cartridge and its USB connection to the PC. The utility is precompiled for M$ Windows system.

Prerequisites:

  • PC has installed Easyflash 3 USB driver. If not please get it from: https://bitbucket.org/skoe/easyflash/wiki/EF3InstallDriver
  • PC and EF3 are connected using the USB cable.
  • EF3 has jumpers set to “DATA” (down) mode.

Download: EasyFlash 3 USB Utilities v1.4 (all-in-1) (1365)

source: forum64.de