1541 Ultimate II: Unofficial firmware v2.3 (tlr)

July 23rd, 2011 No comments

This is a custom firmware build for the 1541 Ultimate II by Daniel Kahlin (tlr).

This version of the firmware addresses a few things that needed improvements.

Full History:

  • Rebased to the 2.3 release. (svn r88)
  • Rebased to the 2.2 release. (svn r71)
  • Added GPL 3.0 license as stated by Gideon in the 1541 Ultimate-II (Fixes Bug 110 “License file (GPL) missing in source repository.”)
  • Fixed filename length in print out during DMA loading.
  • Added “Real Run” for files inside .d64 files which mounts, loads and runs using the BASIC prompt.
  • Added “Run Tape” for .tap files which mounts tap and does LOAD/RUN using the BASIC prompt.
  • Added “Run Disk” for .d64 and .g64 files which mounts, loads and runs “*” using the BASIC prompt.
  • Added detection of cyclic links in .d64 directories and files. (Fixes Bug 94 “Hang when entering diskimage.”)
  • Added sanity check of sector links in .d64 directories and files.
  • Search until end of directory, even when hitting files with t=0. (Fixes Bug 98 “No dir listing with DEL file linked to T0, S0.”)
  • Based on the 2.1 release. (svn r65)
  • RUN/LOAD/mount has been reworked to hopefully be more clean. (Fixes Bug 109 “CLR/HOME ctrl code sometimes visible on running file from browser.”)
  • Made DMA loading simulate the look of normal loading.
  • Corrected mixup of disk id. (Fixes Bug 79 “id1 & id2 mixed in disk_image.cc (Skate or Die disk/sector id bug)”)
  • Cherry-picked fix for SDCard rename from trunk. (svn r66) (Fixes Bug 105 “Renaming SDCard via U-Menu corrupts root directory.”)
  • Submenues can now be exited using CRSR-left in addition to R/S. (Implements Wish 77 “Exit submenu using CRSR-left in file browser.”)

Download: 1541 Ultimate II Unofficial firmware v2.3 (tlr) (1365)

source: 1541ultimate.net

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1541 Ultimate: New firmware v2.3

July 23rd, 2011 No comments

A new version of the firmware for the interface 1541 Ultimate is released. This version runs on both version of the Ultimate 1541 cartridge.

Major improvement in latest release:

  • REU fixed.
  • Timing module for cartridge slot simplified to make things work on an SX-64.
  • D64 listing corrected for some non-conformant files.
  • Most audio options disabled for Ultimate-I.
  • A lot of small things modified under the hood (not yet visible as feature for the user.)
  • Some testing done on both Ultimate-I as well as Ultimate-II.

Download: 1541 Ultimate II Firmware (1203)

Download: 1541 Ultimate I (Plus) Firmware (1105)

source: 1541ultimate.net

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Arok party #13

July 23rd, 2011 No comments

The famous Commodore demo party Arok will be held from 29 to 31 July 2011.

The Party will be held in Ajka-Ajkarendek / Hungary.

source: arok.intro.hu

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C64 Game: Rock Paper Scissors Simulator

July 21st, 2011 No comments

Rock Paper Scissors Simulator for Commodore 64 which has been made in 2006 has been cracked by Onslaught.

Download: Rock Paper Scissors Simulator (1327)

source: noname.c64.org

Released EasyProg v1.5.2 for EasyFlash Cartridge

July 21st, 2011 No comments

EasyProg is a program for the C64/C128. It is used to write (“burn”) cartridge image files (*.crt) onto an EasyFlash.

Version 1.5.2 – 20.07.2011:

  • Fix an issue with Am29F040 sector erase which e.g. caused some games not to be able to save their game states.
  • Allow operations when no known flash chips where found, this makes it possible to use this version of EasyProg for the AlienFlash too.

Download: EasyProg v1.5.2 (1445)

source: easyflash homepage

C64 Game: Frantic Freddy +2 by Genesis Project

July 21st, 2011 1 comment

This is a Trained version of Frantic Freddy, the Trainer was done by Genesis Project.

Frantic Freddy is a very nice conversion of the arcade game Mappy from Namco for Commodore 64.

Download: Frantic Freddy +2 by Genesis Project (1356)

source: noname.c64.org

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Plus/4 Game: Lode Runner by KiCHY of ASN

July 19th, 2011 No comments

Kichy of ASN Crew has released Lode Runner for Commodore Plus/4. The game source was downloaded from noname.c64.org which is a modified/enhanced C64 version.

Lode Runner is a 1983 platform game, first published by Brøderbund. It is one of the first games to include a level editor, a feature that allows players to create their own levels for the game.

Download: Lode Runner for Plus/4 (1016)

source: plus4world.powweb.com

SD2Iec with IEEE 488 bus Prototype

July 18th, 2011 2 comments

This is a modern mass storage solution for Commodore PET/CBM computers with IEEE 488 bus using SD cards as floppy disk replacement.

This prototype is made on a breadboard, you can watch the Video Demostration on YouTube.

source: youtube.com

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Turbo Chameleon 64 beta firmware v6d released

July 18th, 2011 No comments

Turbo Chameleon 64 is an extremely user-friendly cartridge that can be used without opening the computer. It is just plugged to the expansion port of the C64.

The Turbo Chameleon 64 cartridge can also be operated as a stand-alone unit (since it’s basically an FPGA computer like the C-One or the Minimig in a C64 cartridge case), replacing the computer, the floppy drive and the heavy power supply.

When used as a stand-alone unit, a USB power adapter or active USB hub can be used as a power source.

Changelog:

Differences from Beta-6c to Beta-6d:

  • Cartridge emulations.
  • Turbo speed increase: Eliminated one clock cycle from critical path.
  • Turbo speed increase: Writes to memory concurrent with next instruction fetch.
  • Turbo speed increase: MMU caches last used CPU slot.

Download: Firmware Chameleon Beta 6d (1537)

source: syntiac.com

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OSx SidPlay v4.1.4 Released

July 18th, 2011 No comments

This version fixes the compatibility bug with Lion OS.

What’s new in SIDPLAY v4.1.4:

  • Fixed issues in Lion (Mac OS X 10.7)
  • Fixed song lengths after HVSC sync.
  • Fixed export issues.
  • SIDPLAY is no longer compatible with PowerPC Macs.

Download: OSx SidPlay v4.1.4 (870)

source: sidmusic.org

Commodore Matrix Printer MPS 803

July 18th, 2011 2 comments
Commodore Matrix Printer MPS 803

Autopsy:

This printer was surely an inexpensive ploy on consumers. Out of the box, you got a slow dot-matrix printer that did not have true decenders, and did not have the standard tractor-feed mechanism for using the printer paper of its day.

For an additional price, you could get: a ROM with true-decenders and the tractor-feed mechanism.

Download: Commodore MPS 803 Users Guide (3150)

source: zimmers.net

C64 Studio v1.4

July 18th, 2011 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:

14.07.2011 – 1.4:

  • Added warnings for unused labels.
  • Speed up compiler (less restart of parsing)
  • Following element dependencies on build.
  • Disallow circular dependencies.
  • Readjusted watches after restart.
  • Save current open document and position.

There’s still a little bug in the sprite editor I haven’t been able to reproduce involving flipping (press X/Y) and/or copy/paste.

Download: C64 Studio v1.4 (1162)

source: lemon64.com

C64 Game: Chang’s Adventure Trained by Genesis Project

July 15th, 2011 1 comment

Chang’s Adventure by Joonas Lindberg for Commodore 64 has been trained by Genesis Project.

Download: Chang Adventure +1 by Genesis Project (1388)

source: noname.c64.org

C64 Game: Psykozone Cracked by Onslaught

July 14th, 2011 No comments

Psykozone by Alf Yngve and Richard Bayliss (distribuited by Psytronik) for Commodore 64 has been cracked by Onslaught.

In the twenty first century the United States have collapsed into a myriad of independent regions. Some trade is being made between the regions by using a badly kept net of expressways known as the Psykozone.

These stretches of road are practically lawless, ruled by gangs of road warriors and genetically-enhanced psycho-bikers. The object of the game is to reach the Pacific ocean by travelling through the most dangerous part of the Psykozone.

So load up with ammo, oil your engine, fill up your tank, secure the plutonium rods and brake for no-one!

Download: Psykozone Cracked by Onslaught (1441)

source: psytronik.net noname.c64.org

C64 Demo: Dataparty 2011 Invitation by Dekadence

July 8th, 2011 No comments

This is a Commodore 64 invitro by Dekadence for the Dataparty 2011 (9th-11th September at Turku/Finland).

Download: Dataparty 2011 Invitation (894)

source: dekadence64.org

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