off-topic • Re: EPROM Programmer
I use an XGecu TL866II Plus programmer in Linux. The software runs fine with wine. Even firmware updates run without problems. It's also possible to run the software in a virtualized Windows (XP)...
View Article8-bit acorn software: classic games • Re: Elite over Econet (BBC Master, 6502SP)
Here's a thought:Does it make a difference that Elite is on a different drive to the library and URD? On TNMoCs Filestore and MDFS, we log in as TNMOC, which lives on Disc1. Elite is on Disc2 on both...
View Article32-bit acorn software: RISC iX • Re: Hard disc image of RISCiX backup on...
26MHz was PGA, 30MHz/33MHz was QFP. Have you evidence for Acorn clocking the PGAs at 30MHz ?Well, only the reviews of the R260 in PCW and Byte mention 30MHz parts. Acorn's brochure doesn't commit to...
View Articleother vintage hardware, software and languages • LM1889N Composite Video?
HiAfter recapping my BBC B and Acorn A3000(usual battery damage) with help from Stardot, I have been trying to repair my childhood Videomaster Star Chess game.https://retroordenadoresorty-blogspot-c...
View Article8-bit acorn software: other • Re: Running a Program from ROM / Sideways Rom
I had a go, and yes it seems that all you need to do is:*LOAD TEST 1A00*SAVE TEST FF1A00 +19FFThen run RMCMND as usual and it works (takes quite a while though - I had to speed up BeebEm because I...
View Articleother vintage hardware, software and languages • Re: LM1889N Composite Video?
Would need the schematic circuit diagram, as there are a number of configurations for the LM1889N. It has different sections that can be used differently depending on the requirements.MarkStatistics:...
View Article8-bit acorn hardware • Re: A Useful BBC A/B DRAM layout reference.
Having said how useful this is, I /may/ have a correction to suggest. Are you sure the key for CAS0 and CAS1 is the correct way round?For example, have a look at this reference:...
View Articleother vintage hardware, software and languages • Re: UK101 Hardware...
Thanks for the info Pete,I had assumed it could be used with the onboard RAM installed as my UK101 came with both the onboard and card ram slots populated.Neil.Statistics: Posted by uk101fan — Sun Feb...
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8-bit acorn software: games - high scores • Re: High Score Challenge - S22 -...
Finally a new high score - one word luck !Statistics: Posted by MatthewThompson — Mon Feb 05, 2024 6:12 pm
View Article8-bit acorn hardware • Re: Video ULA equivalent schematic?
A few years ago I implemented the Video ULA inside a CPLD. The VHDL is at https://github.com/jonsole/bbc-vidproc-cpld if it's of any use.Thanks Jon,I will try and comprehend the code, I have already...
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32-bit acorn hardware • Re: Should I replace this battery in my A3000?
The third one though is curious, and I’ve only ever seen two....Might that have been an "89" rather than an "80" moulding set? The export versions of the A3000 had different cases to meet the EMC regs...
View Articledevelopment tools • Re: Beta update for BeebAsm VSCode extension
Really great work here TomI will make some efforts to get a new official version released asap.Many moons ago I was thinking there was so much cool stuff we could do with an official plugin, such as...
View Article8-bit acorn hardware • Pitubedirect 'sphere' test program
I've looked high & low on the forum for the 'sphere' benchmark for pitube copro. I used to have it, but can't find it now.I need it to test on a couple of recently acquired Elks.Any help would be...
View Article8-bit acorn hardware • Re: Pitubedirect 'sphere' test program
I've looked high & low on the forum for the 'sphere' benchmark for pitube copro. I used to have it, but can't find it now.I need it to test on a couple of recently acquired Elks.It's automatically...
View Article8-bit acorn software: other • Re: BASIC Question: How do I turn off the cursor?
The User Guide adds:Yes, that's the origin of the "8202" format. The original operating system didn't have any official way to turn off the cursor. I tried it on an Electron - it does work actually,...
View Articleacorn atom and acorn system series • Re: Atom Frozen /Break won’t reset Help
Apologies.. I was running minimum configure there.. I’ll post another photo tomorrow.. there’s no markings on the Rom just a blue dot sticker.Statistics: Posted by Albuzz — Tue Feb 06, 2024 6:53 pm
View Article32-bit acorn hardware • Re: ARM3+FPA upgrade + bonus optional features
Really nice work Ian!Statistics: Posted by rodders — Tue Feb 06, 2024 7:06 pm
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8-bit acorn software: games - high scores • Re: High Score Challenge - S22 -...
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View Article8-bit acorn hardware • Re: GAL16V8 as stopgap for dead video ULA
They have their place, though it's been 30+ years since I've used palasmStatistics: Posted by vexorg — Tue Feb 06, 2024 7:46 pm
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new ideas wishlist & general chat • Re: More Boulder Dash!
Looks fab! Choice of colours too, very nice. One option that would be handy is to allow access to the cave from the menu or not? This is the setting of locations &4C68 to 4C77 = 1 (allow access)...
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