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ZOE Inty Interface – Installation Manual Updated

December 21st, 2013 No comments

We have updated the installation manual of the ZOE Interface for Intellivision. We have added the installation procedure of a old PCB version used in some Intellivision.

Download: Zoe Interface Installation Manual (English/Italian) revision 21-12-2013 (1221)

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Restoration & Repair a Commodore Dual Disk 8250 LP

December 17th, 2013 No comments
Restoring & Repair a Commodore Dual Disk 8250 LP

The conditions of this Commodore Dual Disk 8250 LP are really bad. The CBM 8250 LP is left for over 25 years in a dovecote.

The cleaning, repairing and restoration have taken a long time, but the result is more than acceptable.

The comparison (before / after):

Defects:

  • Floppy Disk Drive completely dead.
  • Main motherboard failure: Status LED green but with the Floppy Disk Drive LEDs (red) that blink 3 times and then repeat in loop.
  • Directory displayed with extra chars.

Repair:

  • Replaced all the electrolytic capacitors of the two Floppy Disk Drive.
  • Replaced the IC RIOT MOS 901869-01 (Memory, I / O, Timer array)
  • Replaced the IC RIOT MOS 6532 (RAM-I/O-Timer)

Gallery of repair and cleaning:

Javatari v4.0 (Atari 2600 emulator)

December 16th, 2013 No comments

Javatari is a multiplayer Atari 2600 emulator written in pure Java with no external libs.

Features:

  • Client-Server multiplayer mode. Runs great in low-latency networks such as LANs.
  • Drag&Drop and Copy&Paste of ROM files or URLs. Very easy to try ROMs from websites!
  • Scanlines and TV screen emulation modes.
  • Real Atari console user interface.

Changelog;

  • Full support for the upcoming Java security requirements.
  • Both all-permissions and sandboxed deployment options.

Download: Javatari JAR v4.0 (Needs Java 6 or greater) (962)

source: javatari.org

Repaired a Sinclair ZX-80 that has certainly seen better days

December 16th, 2013 1 comment
Sinclair ZX-80 that has certainly seen better days

Gallery of repair and cleaning:

This computer is arrived for a repair from a friend. The defect is the classic Black Screen of Death and also the PCB has certainly seen better days.

Defects found:

  • Short circuits.
  • Tracks interrupted or broken.
  • Tracks partially raised.
  • Jumpers with flying leads.
  • Some components are partially unsoldered and soldered to other components.

Repair:

  • Rebuild all the tracks interrupted or partially raised.
  • Arrangement of all components removed or partially unsoldered.
  • Removing flying jumpers
  • Replaced CPU Zilog Z80
  • Replaced a RAM 2114
  • Replaced a Multiplexer 74LS157
  • Replaced the ZX-81 Rom with a Eprom 2532 with programmed the ZX-80 Rom.

Mod:

  • Composite video output (simple version without Transistor). It was made only to make easiest the repair.

C64 Demo: Intro Creation Competition 2013 official results

December 10th, 2013 No comments

This is the official results of the Intro Creation Competition 2013 Top 3 Entries only. See also the official homepage for more informations.

C64 Demo:

  • Gary by Vision
  • Genesis Project “Asteroids Intro” by Genesis Project
  • Bouncy Bouncy by Desire

Download: Intro Creation Competition 2013 (all demo) (1124)

source: noname.c64.org/csdb

HxC Floppy Emulator: Software v2.0.18.4

December 10th, 2013 No comments

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 v2.0.18.4:

  • TRS80 DMK Loaded : Image Sanity check -> Minimum track number changed from 30 to 1 track.
  • Predefined raw formats added : Ensoniq Mirage 440KB, E-mu Emax DD 800KB, GeneralMusic GEM S3 1600KB, GeneralMusic GEM WX 1440KB.
  • libhxcfe : Track Generator -> hxcfe_setTrackType function added.
  • libhxcfe : Track alteration functions -> hxcfe_getSide & hxcfe_shiftTrackData function added.
  • libhxcfe : XML floppy file definition -> <track_list></track_list> Track definition fields working.
  • New track support : Data disk Arburg format.
  • New track support : System disk Arburg format.
  • New Writer : SSD Speccy DOS file.
  • New Writer : Amiga ADF files.
  • New Loader : SCP files (SuperCard Pro) (WIP).
  • New Writer : SCP files (SuperCard Pro) (WIP).
  • New Writer : Kryoflux raw files.
  • New Writer : BMP file (Disk layout picture).
  • libhxcfe : Transitions level flux analyzer functions.
  • libhxcfe : Generic flux stream analyzer enhanced.
  • ADF, DMS, MSA, ST Loaders : 4 empty tracks added at the end of the disk.
  • D88 Loader : Odd track number issue corrected.
  • CPC EDSK writer : Some missing flag support added. (Deleted address mark & CRC flags).
  • Sega System24 Loader : New format added ( 8192B + 3*1024B + 512B + 256B sectors).
  • Floppy Dump : Default step rate set at 16ms.
  • zlib updated : zlib 1.2.8
  • Amiga/UAE Extended ADF file loader : Amiga DOS track offset loading corrected.

Download:

source: hxc2001.free.fr lotharek.pl

C64 Game: Micro Hexagon + / Kobo64 +3 / Revenge of the Tomato …

December 5th, 2013 No comments

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

Titles:

  • The Atom U-Boat +ED 101%
  • Candle Burner v1.1
  • Micro Hexagon +
  • Linus vs. Simon +F [pal/ntsc]
  • Vallation +2D
  • Devil Ronin +2
  • Bellringer III +2D
  • Invert +2
  • Magic Duel
  • Powerglove [RGCD Compo Edition] +D
  • Kobo64 +3
  • Candelburner
  • Candle Burner v1.1 +
  • Invert +7HFD [pal/ntsc]
  • Linus vs. Simon (16KB Cartridge Version)
  • Candle Burner v1.1 (16KB Cartridge Version)
  • Bellringer III (16KB Cartridge Version)
  • Invert (16KB Cartridge Version)
  • Monster Buster +2
  • Magic Duel (16KB Cartridge Version)
  • Powerglove (16KB Cartridge Version)
  • Revenge of the Tomato (16KB Cartridge Version)
  • Devil Ronin (16KB Cartridge Version)
  • Vallation (16KB Cartridge Version)
  • Kobo64 (16KB Cartridge Version)
  • Rocket Smash (16KB Cartridge Version)
  • Monster Buster
  • Monster Buster (16KB Cartridge Version)
  • Rocket Smash [16KB Cartridge Version] +2H
  • Cosmic Ark +D
  • Monster Buster +2F [pal/ntsc]
  • Cosmic Ark (16KB Cartridge Version)
  • Micro Hexagon (16KB Cartridge Version)
  • Star of Africa +TD 101%
  • Kobo64 V2 +2M
  • Kobo64 V2 +2M 100%

Download: All Games in One Archive (2869)

source: csdb.dk

ZOE Interface – The Best Video Output for your Intellivision *updated*

November 30th, 2013 10 comments

The ZOE Interface was developed by xAD^Nightfall and Damiano “Manosoft” Colombari.

The Zoe interface lets you connect the PAL Mattel Intellivision console to a TV/ monitor through the RGB signal of a SCART connector, dramatically increasing the quality of the video signal and bringing it to the highest possible quality: the original output is a modest RF/Antenna signal.

The interface is connected in place of the National LM1886 IC (TV Video Matrix DAC) to take the RGB and Sync signals and convert them for the SCART output.

This interface is not compatible with the NTSC (USA) Mattel Intellivision console because the NTSC version doesn’t use the LM1886 IC: the original video signal is never converted from RGB to Composite and then to RF (Antenna).

The assembled kit is available and you can buy it now from ebay (An installation service on the console will be available for less experienced users)

Download: Zoe Interface Installation Manual (English/Italian) (1845)

A new version of the manual is available here.

Categories: Hardware, News & Rumors, Today

Javatari v3.40 (Atari 2600 emulator)

November 27th, 2013 No comments

Javatari is a multiplayer Atari 2600 emulator written in pure Java with no external libs.

Features:

  • Client-Server multiplayer mode. Runs great in low-latency networks such as LANs.
  • Drag&Drop and Copy&Paste of ROM files or URLs. Very easy to try ROMs from websites!
  • Scanlines and TV screen emulation modes.
  • Real Atari console user interface.

Changelog;

  • Support for Harmony/Melody Cart flash memory and .cu images.
  • Star Castle Arcade highscores now working.
  • General performance tuning.

Download: Javatari JAR v3.40 (Needs Java 6 or greater) (1042)

source: javatari.org

Everdrive N64 – OS Update v2.04 released (v2.00 Hardware rev only)

November 26th, 2013 No comments

It was released a new OS Update for the Everdrive N64 Flash Cartridge (Nintendo 64) by Krikzz. The upgrade instructions can be found here.

Changelog:

  • 2.04 (31.10.2013)
    • Fixed problem with corrupted file names
  • 2.03 (30.10.2013)
    • Fixed IPS patching bug
  • 2.02 (28.10.2013)
    • Bugfix
    • More space for overscan area
  • 2.01 (27.10.2013)
    • Bugfix
  • 2.00 (26.10.2013)
    • OS Is not supported with EverDrive V1!!!
    • Colpletely new OS was made from zero
    • New FPGA core
    • Faster SD interface. Now trasfer speed up to 23Mbyte/s
    • GameShark cheats.
    • IPS/APS patches support
    • Auto cheats loading.
    • Auto IPS/APS loading
    • Forcing of TV mode in the game. It may help to run some PAL games in color with NTSC system
    • New menu interface
    • Auto CRC fix. May help to run some hacked roms with bad checksum
    • Menu supports two resolutions 320×240 and 640×480. Probably will be useful for some RGB moded systems which blinks in 640×480 mode
    • New controller PAK manager
    • Controller PAK auto backup function
    • Winks works with NTSC systems in color
    • Some other minor improwments (:
    • Copying data from file to file, ringht in menu. To make some extra copy of saves, for example
    • File byte swapping. Useful for emulator save files converting
    • Menu supports analog stick

Download: Everdrive N64 - OS Update v2.04 (1232)

source: krikzz.com

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C64 Game: Dodo’s Deep Doo-Doo +2D / Loopz +2HD …

November 26th, 2013 No comments

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

Titles:

  • Oolong Preview
  • Loopz +2HD [pal/ntsc]
  • The War of the Worlds &D
  • Dodo’s Deep Doo-Doo +2D
  • Bloodwheels +2
  • Sheer Earth Attack (Enhanced) +2H
  • Gold Quest V +2H
  • Dodo’s Deep Doo-Doo
  • Island of Secrets V1.1 &SOL + MAP
  • Conrad Dash
  • Tarzan +4DM
  • Space Towers +12HM
  • Terrain &DG

Download: All Games in One Archive (2982)

source: csdb.dk

C64 Demo: CSSHC-VQ Slideshow by Algorithm

November 22nd, 2013 No comments

A new demo (slideshow) by Algorithm.

Download: CSSHC-VQ Slideshow by Algorithm (1148)

source: csdb.dk

Sinclair ZX Spectrum +2A James Bond 007 Action Pack

November 20th, 2013 1 comment
Sinclair ZX Spectrum +2 James Bond 007 Action Pack

Autopsy:

The ZX Spectrum +2A was Amstrad’s first Spectrum, coming shortly after their purchase of the Spectrum range and “Sinclair” brand in 1986. The machine featured an all-new grey enclosure featuring a spring-loaded keyboard, dual joystick ports, and a built-in cassette recorder dubbed the “Datacorder” (like the Amstrad CPC 464, but was otherwise identical to the ZX Spectrum 128 in looks. Production costs had been reduced and the retail price dropped to £139–£149
 
The machine was built in Taiwan (making it the first Sinclair product built outside the UK) and Amstrad’s greater emphasis on quality control made it far more reliable than the first Spectrums.
 
Amstrad also took a very different line in marketing the ZX Spectrum +2A. Unlike Sinclair, Amstrad did not attempt to market the Spectrum as anything other than a games machine and sold it in packages such as the “James Bond 007 Action Pack” (with bundled games and a light gun). This approach was extremely successful, and the ZX Spectrum +2A sold very well.

The gun connects to the BT style serial ports on the 128K versions of the Sinclair ZX Spectrum, and allows you to point the gun at your TV screen – the programs then interpret the position of the gun on the screen when you press the trigger, giving you the feel and action of using a real gun to hit targets.

source: computinghistory.org.uk

Sinclair ZX Spectrum Software

November 19th, 2013 No comments
Sinclair ZX Spectrum Software

Gallery:

Software titles:

C64 DiskMagazine: Vandalism News #60

November 18th, 2013 No comments

Onslaught / Wrath Designs / Vandalism, bring to you the 60th issue of the Vandalism News.

Download: Vandalism News #60 (1106)

source: noname.c64.org/csdb