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ZOO 2017: C64 – Official demo party results *UPDATED*

October 8th, 2017 No comments

This is the official demo party results from ZOO 2017. See also the CSDB ZOO 2017 section for more informations and download.

C64 Demo:

  • Beertime One by Dekadence
  • Double Trouble by Siesta
  • Gorilla    
  • Toka kerta pohjalla by Wide Load    
  • Tribute to Twin Peaks by Grue

C64 Music:

  • Night Ride by Juzdie
  • El Corazon Segundo by Zardax
  • Yes by Flex
  • Disco Inferno by Apollyon
  • Cosmic Interstate by Warlord
  • Al Gore Rythm by Fegolhuzz
  • Advection 1 by Jangler
  • Filtterikokeilu by Yzi
  • Dreaming High by Rock
  • Kikkomen by Ferrara    
  • Raveloop14.xm by Deetsay
  • Run and They’ll never find you by Uneksija
  • A simple day by Uctumi
  • Moncholo by Los Pat Moritas
  • Random Bed by Agemixer
  • Fall is on its way by Spider Jerusalem
  • Such6strday by Barracuda
  • Dance it by Technotron
  • Dancer by Spiikki
  • Juhon Faijan Kupla by Laserboy
  • A Stroll in The Woods by naavis

C64 Graphics:

  • Sovjet Sentrifug by Duce
  • Rastermind by Electric
  • The Eye of Shlarm by ptoing
  • Nootka sound is not for sale by Jok
  • Post Singularity by ptoing
  • Dance of the Technowitches by MekaSkull
  • Nightriders by Electric
  • Infestation by Dr. TerrorZ
  • Patricia by Edi
  • Pond life by Fedja
  • Skrolli by Bass Cadet
  • Spaceman by Fabs
  • Road to Ranua by iLKke/Animal Bro
  • कमलम् by Rail Slave
  • Imogen – Aria by Rail Slave
  • HolyHarrows by Fabs
  • Zoo’17 compopic by Aomeba
  • Tyttö ei tykkää painovoimasta by Matteus
  • Zoo Runner by naavis
  • Genie by Debris
  • And what are you by Mirsku
  • I see you by visy
  • Guardian of the Crimson Sphere by cos
  • Cyberjudas by Codise
  • Are you keeping up with the… by Thihi        
  • Raf timez ahead by Haluttu maksullinen nainen

WiLD Demo:

  • Star Wars Petscii by Debris, Deetsay
  • Synthesis by Mixer
  • Analoque by ocean, phObos team

C64 Basic Demo:

  • Back to Basics
  • Here by New Basic Group
  • Whatchamacall-it by Terwiz
  • 2 Fingers by Dr. TerrorZ

C64 Disk Cover:

  • Elementary Zoo by Electric
  • Spice Up Your Sketchlife by Duce
  • Zoo Manboobs by Junkie
  • Croc by Sweetdisasterr
  • Cranberry Sour Mocktail Made Me Do It by Scapegoat

Mixed Graphics:

  • Hairy by Electric
  • Strindberg by Electric
  • Intercourse by Exotic Men
  • Nallukka by b
  • Fly Agaric by Shine
  • Pennywise by Terwiz
  • Paradrone by Dr. TerrorZ
  • To judge and execute by H7    
  • Eye Can CU by Debris
  • Tehkää omat hunajanne hibzzterit by Fit
  • Konversiooh by Terwiz
  • Taideteos
  • Left and Right by Fit

Productions released outside compos:

  • Modular Sounds 10 by Artstate (Music Collection)
  • Murphy’s Law by Mayday! (One-File Demo)

Download:

source: zooparty.org

Atari 600XL Repair & Memory Upgrade

October 7th, 2017 2 comments
Atari 600XL Repair and Memory Upgrade

Atari 600XL Repair & Memory Upgrade

Defect:

  • Keyboard unresponsive – Dead.
  • Keyboard “A” Key Dead.

Repair:

  • Replacing 2 x CD4051 (U22/U23)
  • Sprayed R-11 Contact Cleaner inside the push button of the “A” key.

Enhancements:

  • Upgraded the RAM memory from 16k to 64k (memory upgrade requires 3 short lengths of wire and two memory chips: HM50464P or equivalent 4464 to provide a full 64K).

Gallery:

Multi-Cartridge Interton VC4000 Extension (Adapter)

October 7th, 2017 No comments
Multi-Cartridge Interton VC4000 Extension

Very nice adapter designed by Rolo that allows you to use the Rolo Multi-Cartridge also on the Interton VC 4000 console.

Gallery:

Categories: Hardware, News & Rumors, Today

Interton Electronic Video Computer VC4000 Composite MOD

October 7th, 2017 3 comments
Interton Electronic Video Computer VC4000 Composite MOD

This is a very simple composite video and audio mod for the Interton VC4000 console.

You need to remove the RF modulator (recommend to removing it completely) by removing all pins and then connect the video (V) Audio (A) and ground (G) signals like the photo and then use the same hole of the RF cable for the new video and audio cable.

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Fixing RGB LED Solar Garden Light

September 30th, 2017 No comments
Fixing RGB LED Solar Garden Light

Fixing RGB LED Solar Garden Light

Defect:

  • Dead.

Replaced parts:

  • YX8018 Solar Led Driver.

Gallery:

Olivetti Prodest 128S (Acorn BBC Master Compact) Modding

September 25th, 2017 2 comments
Olivetti Prodest 128S (Acorn BBC Master Compact) Modding

Olivetti Prodest 128S (Acorn BBC Master Compact) Modding

I found in the box of the rubbish dump two Olivetti Prodest 128S that was given to me long time ago by a dear friend: Andrea Pierdomenico.

Both computers are without the Floppy Drive and Power Supply external module.

I chose one of two in a better conditions and i did a modding to use it with a VGA Monitor and SDCARD instead of Floppy Disk plus some extras.

Work that has been done:

  • Replaced the lame Olivetti ROMS (EPROM 27C512) with the original one from Acorn BBC Master Compact (release MOS 5510)
  • GBS8200 v4.0 for VGA Output installed inside the case.
  • Removed the Input Video signal connector (YPbPr) of the GBS8200 because they cause problems to closing the case.
  • Capacitor FIX for GBS8200
  • Installed a Power Switch.
  • Cutted two pcb track for the Power Switch.
  • Installed a VGA Connector.
  • Replaced the Power LED (RED) with a GREEN LED.
  • External power supply (5v / 2.5A).
  • Installed a potentiometer (10K) to adjust the speaker volume.
  • Cutted one pcb track for the potentiometer, otherwise the external volume adjust don’t work.
  • TurboMMC installed (see the pinout for the internal installation).
  • Installed TurboMMC Eprom.

TurboMMC pinout for the internal installation:

Olivetti Prodest 128S (Acorn BBC Master Compact) Modding

Gallery of work that was done:

Download:

Commodore 64C Replacement Case (SX-64 Style)

September 19th, 2017 2 comments
Commodore 64C Replacement Case (SX-64 Style)

Commodore 64C Replacement Case (SX-64 Style)

The Commodore C64C replacement case is very nice like the original one.

There are some imperfections in the plastic and in the painting phase, anyway i don’t look for the perfection. who is perfect ? :D

… so if you are not looking for the absolute perfection, i would recommend it to everyone.

Gallery:

source: return-magazin.de

Categories: Hardware, News & Rumors, Today

Hoxs64 Commodore 64 Emulator Updated v1.0.9.4

September 18th, 2017 No comments

Hoxs64 written by David Horrocks is a Commodore 64 emulator for Microsoft Windows 2K/XP/Vista/Seven (DirectX 9+)

The emulator substantially reproduces this legacy machine in minute detail.

Changelog:

  • CIA serial and CNT timing improvements thanks to test programs written by Mariusz.
  • Added VIC-II colour palette user configuration dialog box.
  • Added command line options (see hoxs64.txt) to support the VICE 64 testbench.
  • Changed the colour RAM reset pattern to use bytes $0C and $03 as per the same C64C whose RAM reset pattern is already used.

Download:

source: hoxs64.net

CBM prg Studio v3.11.0 released

September 18th, 2017 No comments

CBM prg Studio Version 3.11.0 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.

New features in v3.11.0:

  • Assembler:
    • CTRL+Double click on label or variable will take you to its definition.
    • Mouse over a directive to get a tooltip of its usage.
    • Control/screen codes can be embedded in text strings.
  • Debugger:
    • Default watch list.
  • Sprite Editor:
    • Number keys for quick colour change.
  • Screen Editor:
    • Quick colour change.
    • Screen editor can generate data to basic string array.
  • BASIC:
    • Super Expander basic extension for VIC 20 projects.

Bugs Fixed:

  • Assembler:
    • Having ‘*=’ in a comment causes an error
    • Macros weren’t appearing in the macro viewer
    • Multiple macro parameters in the same line were being ignored.
  • BASIC:
    • Incorrect line warning length for VIC20 projects.
  • Screen designer:
    • Crash when exporting C128 screens.
  • Sprite Editor:
    • Fail when importing from listing when the target line number was also in another part of the listing.
  • Character Editor:
    • Fail when importing from listing when the target line number was also in another part of the listing.

See the help for a complete list of new features and fixed bugs.

Note In this version, each target machine can have its own default project directory. If you are upgrading from a previous version (before version 2.5.1) of CBM prg Studio you may be asked to set up your project directories again. Your current projects will not be affected.

Download: CBM prg Studio v3.11.0 (802)

source: ajordison.co.uk

Datastorm 2017 Summer: C64 – Official demo party results

September 9th, 2017 No comments

This is the official demo party results from Datastorm 2017. See also the CSDB Datastorm 2017 Summer section for more informations.

C64 Demo:

  • 1 – K9 V Orange Main Sequence by Fairlight
  • 2 – Beats by Atlantis
  • 3 – Pandemoniac Part 2 of 5 Swirler by Panoramic Designs, Prosonix
  • 4 – Witchcraft by Logicoma, Pegboard Nerds

C64 4K Intro:

  • 1 – Datafresh by Darklite, Loonies

C64 Music:

  • 1 – Solskyddstraktor by Fegolhuzz
  • 2 – File Deleted by Magnar Harestad
  • 3 – The Final Toke by Radiant
  • 4 – Force Of Habit by Stinsen
  • 5 – Glyptodont by Lft
  • 6 – Pale Blue Dot by ZZAP69

C64 Graphics:

  • 1 – Redback Razorcrabs by Razorback/redcrab
  • 2 – Darkness by Hobbit

Mixed Graphics:

  • 1 – Gimmie Affisch by Genesis Project

Productions released outside compos:

  • C=Rex Offline by Genesis Project (Game)
  • C=Rex Offline by Atlantis (Crack)
  • C=Rex Offline +H by Onslaught (Crack)
  • Mega Demo 2 by Hack n’ Trade (Demo)
  • The Sentinel by Artstate (Music Collection)
  • Tribute 2 TRIAD 2 (4K Intro)

Download: Datastorm 2017 Summer Full Party Stuff (1065)

source: datastorm.party

Dragon32/Coco2 Multi-Cartridge with Extensions (Odyssey 2/Vectrex)

September 6th, 2017 3 comments
Dragon32-Coco2 Multi-Cartridge with Extensions (VideoPac-Vectrex)

The Multi-cart by Rolo was designed to to hold a variety of Dragon 32-64/CoCo 2 rom cartridge based programs, which are running directly from the eprom at address range $c000 to $ff00.

The cart holds up to 64 8k-roms. It can play roms with a size of 1k to 16k. You simply select a memory slot from 00 to 63, press RESET on your Dragon, and the program launches.

This enables you, to use your Dragon simply without further hardware setup: no cables, no drives, no extra PSUs, no controller-carts.

The Dragon/CoCo 2 Multi-cartridge now can also be used for other systems.

Currently there are three Extension Cartridges (adapters) available:

  • VECTREX.
  • Odyssey 2/PHILIPS G7000/G7200/G7400.
  • INTERTON ELECTRONIC VC 4000.

A compilation of rom-files for all four systems can be burned on a single eprom (27C4001), adding versatility to the device.

Gallery:

source: archive.worldofdragon.org atariage.com

Commodore Amiga 500+ Replace Keyboard Membrane

August 31st, 2017 No comments
Commodore Amiga 500+ Replace Keyboard Membrane

Commodore Amiga 500+ Replace Keyboard Membrane

Defect:

  • 50% of the keyboard keys are totally dead.

Replaced parts:

  • 1 x Keyboard Membrane.

Gallery of work that was done:

Conversion Amiga 500 (8A) (512k Chip RAM) to 500+ (1MB CHIP Ram)

August 31st, 2017 5 comments
Conversion Amiga 500 REV 8A (512k Chip RAM) to 500+ (1MB CHIP Ram)

Conversion Amiga 500 REV 8A (512k Chip RAM) to 500+ (1MB CHIP Ram)

Some Amiga 500 sold at the end of 1991/beginning of 1992 have a motherboard of an Amiga 500+ but limited to the capabilities of a regular Amiga 500 with 512k of Chip RAM.

These motherboards can be converted to 500+ simply installing the missing pieces; RAM section and REALTIME CLOCK.

What i did is add a 512K to have 1MB of Chip RAM like the amiga 500+.

Gallery of work that was done:

Chinon FB-354 ReCAP (Amiga Floppy Drive)

August 31st, 2017 2 comments
Chinon FB-354 ReCAP (Amiga Floppy Drive)

Chinon FB-354 ReCAP (Amiga Floppy Drive)

Defect:

  • Don’t read anything – Dead.

Replaced parts:

  • 3 x Electrolytic Capacitors of 22uF.
  • 1 x Electrolytic Capacitor of 1uF.

Gallery of work that was done:

Panasonic JU-253-043P ReCAP/MicroSwitch (Amiga Floppy Drive)

August 31st, 2017 3 comments
Panasonic JU-253-043P ReCAP (Amiga Floppy Drive)

Panasonic JU-253-043P ReCAP (Amiga Floppy Drive) #1

Defect:

  • Don’t read anything – Dead.

Replaced parts:

  • 1 x Electrolytic Capacitor of 10uF.

Gallery of work that was done:

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Panasonic JU-253-043P ReCAP (Amiga Floppy Drive) #2

Panasonic JU-253-043P Replace Micro Switch (Amiga Floppy Drive) #2

Defect:

  • The Floppy Disk is not recognized.

Replaced parts:

  • 1 x Micro Switch.

Gallery of work that was done: