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Started by Duke, 07:36, 07 May 16

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zhulien

#2425
Hi Duke,


I am coding the front end of 8bitology.net (first cut in BASIC so it provides everyone with an example of how to use it).  If I do a |httpget,"http://8bitology.net/ws.php?function=system_getapiversion" - it saves the the response as ws.php.  I am guessing |httpget is assuming I want to save a file of the same name I am getting a bunch of data from? 


Would you mind to add a second optional parameter to specify the local CPC filename the response would save it? and a third parameters 1 or 0 to indicate whether you want it silent or verbose (echo file downloaded on the screen)?


Also there doesn't appear to be any timeout?  if you hit an invalid url it will sit forever i think.


Julian

Duke

Sounds sensible. Will see what I can do with the next update.

Quote from: zhulien on 17:04, 17 April 19
I am coding the front end of 8bitology.net (first cut in BASIC so it provides everyone with an example of how to use it).  If I do a |httpget,"http://8bitology.net/ws.php?function=system_getapiversion" - it saves the the response as ws.php.  I am guessing |httpget is assuming I want to save a file of the same name I am getting a bunch of data from? 


Would you mind to add a second optional parameter to specify the local CPC filename the response would save it? and a third parameters 1 or 0 to indicate whether you want it silent or verbose (echo file downloaded on the screen)?


Also there doesn't appear to be any timeout?  if you hit an invalid url it will sit forever i think.

roudoudou

Hi DukeI tried to use the ROM with the M4 but my CPC+ hangs
I use the M4 next to a regular BurninRubber cartridge
Is there any "normal" configuration i may use?
I mean, what are the settings for a raw configuration without additionnal ROM etc?
Thanks
My pronouns are RASM and ACE

VincentGR

Now that you've mentioned burning rubber, is it possible to boot the plus with just the M4?

Duke

Quote from: roudoudou on 21:56, 17 April 19
Hi DukeI tried to use the ROM with the M4 but my CPC+ hangs
I use the M4 next to a regular BurninRubber cartridge
Is there any "normal" configuration i may use?
I mean, what are the settings for a raw configuration without additionnal ROM etc?
Thanks

Default settings will work fine. Just unplug the microSD to see if it boots up with default settings.
You can delete m4/romslots.bin & m4/romconfig.bin to bring it back to default.
Are you trying to replace lower/upper & amsdos or something else?
Quote from: VincentGR on 22:01, 17 April 19
Now that you've mentioned burning rubber, is it possible to boot the plus with just the M4?
No you will need acid chip connected via the cartridge port (in theory you can do without the actual rom chip on the cartridge).

roudoudou

Quote from: Duke on 07:24, 18 April 19
Default settings will work fine. Just unplug the microSD to see if it boots up with default settings.
You can delete m4/romslots.bin & m4/romconfig.bin to bring it back to default.
Are you trying to replace lower/upper & amsdos or something else?No you will need acid chip connected via the cartridge port (in theory you can do without the actual rom chip on the cartridge).
No i was not trying to replace low/up/amsdos but i think i override anyway one of them  >:(

Thanks i will try soon what you advised me (remove the config file)
My pronouns are RASM and ACE

zhulien

That's funny, C64 has a sid and CPC has acid.

shifters74

Hi all,
I am using an M4 with 2.05B12 and trying to load YANCC with |romup and it seems to result in corrupt text in the rom slot with |m4help and a non-functioning rom.
I ran the config.bas to create the configured rom (basically all N options) and then |fcp those over to the m4 so i can |romup them which seem to succeed but an M4 reset shows the corrupt text in the rom slot with |m4help and neither commands works.

I tried slots 1, 2, 11 and 12 out of interest but YANCC-CO.rom and Launch.rom both do not seem to install correctly.
Any one else tried to install YANCC140418b with 2.05B12???
cheers
Shifters

genesis8

Dumb question, if the M4 had an ESP32, could the additionnal RAM be used as a RAM drive and/or a Dk'tronics RAM expansion ?


If the answer is yes, it would need additionnal time and  work (not always easy to find) for you, but the additionnal cost should be minor ?

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Duke

It may be possible, then again there would probably be easier paths to adding (cheap) ram expansion to M4 board.
And yeah as you mention time and effort needed.

Quote from: genesis8 on 09:18, 28 April 19
Dumb question, if the M4 had an ESP32, could the additionnal RAM be used as a RAM drive and/or a Dk'tronics RAM expansion ?


If the answer is yes, it would need additionnal time and  work (not always easy to find) for you, but the additionnal cost should be minor ?

francouai

DUKE> Your M4 is fantastic for games but need at least 128ko built in of memory for the guys using Symbos and other CPC OS.perhaps for a new M5 board!  ;D
--
francois

VincentGR

True, I have a train behind my cpc just for more ram.

00WReX

The CPC in Australia...
Awa - CPCWiki

CraigsBar

Quote from: Duke on 07:24, 18 April 19
No you will need acid chip connected via the cartridge port (in theory you can do without the actual rom chip on the cartridge).

This theory is good. I have an internal acid in my 6128plus (thanks @Bryce) and I can boot that without any issue using just the m4 and no cartridge.


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GUNHED

Quote from: francouai on 08:12, 29 April 19
DUKE> Your M4 is fantastic for games but need at least 128ko built in of memory for the guys using Symbos and other CPC OS.perhaps for a new M5 board!  ;D
Other OS? Well, FutureOS runs very well on any CPC with 128 KB. Even with 64 KB, but I would suggest to have 128 KB at least.
As you see I slide in to switch topic...
With the lower ROM for FutureOS I have troubles, it starts up at about 50% of the time. Can somebody confirm or dismiss my experiences?

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f-bone

I think it would be really nice to have a built in command for writing .dsk directly to floppy..


There is a discussion here: [size=78%]http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/applications/dsk-to-floppy-via-m4-board/new/#new[/size], but I got lost along the way..




breiztiger

Hi


You can use M4 front end to write back dsk to floppy

robcfg

Hi folks!


I just discovered that there's a 3D printer at my workplace, and decided to print me a case for my M4.


It turned out gorgeous, so here are some pictures!


TotO

Nice colour... Is your workspace is designing sextoys?  ;D
"You make one mistake in your life and the internet will never let you live it down" (Keith Goodyer)

robcfg

Search for images on Google of "Candy Crush Soda Saga" and you'll see why the colour...  ;D

TotO

"You make one mistake in your life and the internet will never let you live it down" (Keith Goodyer)

00WReX

For the 'Poor Mans' version...I did this a couple of weeks ago.

At work I found an old DDS cartridge in a drawer (from the late nineties I think).

The case for the cartridge is a perfect fit for the original size M4 board.

All I did was cut a slot for the WiFi module and the SD card, then found a plastic cap to 'extend' the reset button...5 minutes work all up.

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Cheers,
Shane
The CPC in Australia...
Awa - CPCWiki

cpcoldie

#2447
Hi Duke and Fellows,
a new bugreport.  ;)
Saving a basic program as ascii doesn't work.

ie: save "looptest.bas",a    new    load"looptest.bas"    Syntax error
Simple test progs attached.Working and corrupted version.

Regards

PS: forgot: M4 Board V2.0.5B12

KaosOverride

Quote from: cpcoldie on 13:28, 05 June 19
Hi Duke and Fellows,
a new bugreport.  ;)
Saving a basic program as ascii doesn't work.

ie: save "looptest.bas",a    new    load"looptest.bas"    Syntax error
Simple test progs attached.Working and corrupted version.

Regards

PS: forgot: M4 Board V2.0.5B12
Something is added at the start. Hope it can be easily fixed.

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cpcoldie

Quote from: KaosOverride on 16:53, 05 June 19
Something is added at the start. Hope it can be easily fixed.

Yes, it seems there is some buffer mangling.

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