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#1
Quigs on Symbos.de is a rather old version.
Tomorrow I will provide a link to the latest Quigs version.
Tomorrow I will provide a link to the latest Quigs version.
#2
Quote from: TMTLOGIC on 20:08, 11 July 25It's definitely worth trying Quigs programming.I try it, but had lots of problems - it looks like quigs don't like my Windows - ohh, and i don't like my Windows, too
It's similar to Visual Basic.
Tembmint has created this fantastically.
A big advantage is that the graphics part is done quite quickly.
And you can create software for more than four computer types: MSX, CPC, Enterprise, PCW...
We'll explain more on my Discord channel together with Edoz.
#3
Technical support - Hardware related / Re: Missing Right Half of Char...
Last post by McArti0 - Today at 17:13373 works good. GA does not capture the second byte from memory in the video read sequence.
Try type CLG 3.
Try type CLG 3.
#4
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Technical support - Hardware related / Re: Missing Right Half of Char...
Last post by dr_slump - Today at 16:59Yes, games also look weird with vertical stripes. Unfortunately, I didn't take a photo of the screen.
#5
Technical support - Hardware related / Re: Missing Right Half of Char...
Last post by McArti0 - Today at 16:56Has Games stripes too?
#6
Technical support - Hardware related / Re: Missing Right Half of Char...
Last post by salvogendut - Today at 16:29seems similar to this case
#7
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Technical support - Hardware related / Missing Right Half of Characte...
Last post by dr_slump - Today at 15:59Hi everyone!
New member here — long-time Amstrad user. I learned to program on a CPC-464, owned one back in the day, and recently acquired another unit that I'd like to use to teach my daughter how to program. :-)The computer is in generally good shape and basically works. It even loads and runs games without issues. However, there's a clear display problem visible on the startup screen (see the attached photo).
As you can see, the right half of each character is missing and is replaced by the background color.
Since everything else seems to work normally, I assume the CPU and memory are fine, and the issue lies somewhere in the video subsystem. The motherboard is a Z70200, MC0002D, with a Gate Array model 40010.
Before spending 40€ to replace the GA, I started checking the chips that feed its inputs. I replaced IC115 (74LS244), but that didn't change anything. My next suspect is IC114 (74LS373).
Before going further with the repair, I wanted to ask if anyone here has seen this specific issue before. I've watched several repair videos, but haven't come across this exact symptom.
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance!
—Paco
New member here — long-time Amstrad user. I learned to program on a CPC-464, owned one back in the day, and recently acquired another unit that I'd like to use to teach my daughter how to program. :-)The computer is in generally good shape and basically works. It even loads and runs games without issues. However, there's a clear display problem visible on the startup screen (see the attached photo).
As you can see, the right half of each character is missing and is replaced by the background color.
Since everything else seems to work normally, I assume the CPU and memory are fine, and the issue lies somewhere in the video subsystem. The motherboard is a Z70200, MC0002D, with a Gate Array model 40010.
Before spending 40€ to replace the GA, I started checking the chips that feed its inputs. I replaced IC115 (74LS244), but that didn't change anything. My next suspect is IC114 (74LS373).
Before going further with the repair, I wanted to ask if anyone here has seen this specific issue before. I've watched several repair videos, but haven't come across this exact symptom.
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance!
—Paco
#8
Well, thanks for caring again. But you completely miss the point here. You are welcome to PM me, then I can explain you the solved problem step by step in easy words. But that is not the topic here, and probably not at all of common interest. If you ever write software which does access the M4 ROM from another ROM then let me know and I can help you doing that in a 100% working way. 
The status quo right now is that the FutureOS ROM M (mass storage on SD cards) works well now.
The suggested MOVE option is not implemented by now, but it's on the 2DO list. Any other suggestion have been taken into account of course.
Let me (you all!) know if you have any other suggestions or error reports please.
FutureSoft is there for you to provide the best experience you can have.
The status quo right now is that the FutureOS ROM M (mass storage on SD cards) works well now.
The suggested MOVE option is not implemented by now, but it's on the 2DO list. Any other suggestion have been taken into account of course.
Let me (you all!) know if you have any other suggestions or error reports please.
FutureSoft is there for you to provide the best experience you can have.
#9
But they're "selling" that currently without any software licenses. They're "hoping" to sort out the ROM issue or "provide guidance on how to supply your own ROM". Which might be fine for a hobbiest project, played with by people who don't mind tinkering, but the whole advantage of this is supposed to be a "finished product".
#10
Quote from: Brocky on Yesterday at 21:04to me..this is just silly...My first thought was also "not again" but this one is different from all the other retro gimmicks.
slapping the commodore name on a system doesnt make it a commodore... even if ya have all the licencing...
...and the price is absolutely outrageous
This system is a full working (non emulated) C64 and full compatibility with the original C64 not only on software but also on hardware level.
If that doesn't make it a Commodore what does?
Also the price can't be compared to a cheap emulator with fake keyboard like with the C64 mini. Seems this computer is based on en existing FPGA design and the original FPGA board alone already costs around $250. Without any case, keyboard or software licenses.
That being said I don't really know if there is such a huge market for a computer that in the end is still just a C64. If it's just for games the C64 mini is probably nostalgia enough for the vast majority outside of the community. Let's see if real enthusiasts replace their real C64 with this one. But it will be clearly a nice gimmick on the shelf or next to a TV set (at least the shiny versions).