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#1
You said it was pointless and to play the megadrive version which given I assume you understand how much time and effort has gone into this so far is not a great thing to say. What you think is still CPC and what isn't CPC is up to you, but many people on the forum bought the g9k hardware, so I dont see that developing for it should be something thats mocked.
#2
General Discussion - Introductions / Re: Looking for contact with t...
Last post by robcfg - Today at 11:20I told our friend @MiguelSky so I hope you'll get a message from him soon.
#3
General Discussion - Introductions / Re: Looking for contact with t...
Last post by BZHGames - Today at 11:11Okay, thanks for the clarification.
I'll look further on amstrad.es then.
I'll look further on amstrad.es then.
#4
Quote from: Trebmint on Yesterday at 20:40If you're not interested in a project then its probably better to ignore it and say nothing.I'm very interested in SymbOS and all related projects. But I also notice that connecting MSX graphics and sound cards to the Z80 via the expansion port to run custom games no longer requires a CPC. I just feel you're attacking me because I don't have the same point of view. It's a great project, but I will prefer to see SymbOS using the Amstrad Plus features.
Quote from: HAL6128 on Yesterday at 21:49Of course (also an old discussion), it doesn't feel like a CPC anymore (V9990 / OPL4) .... but.... enhancing the CPC is fun and programming it also.I agree, but here it is more an enhanced MSX game on a Z80 OS. Where can we bought the V9990 or the OPL4 cards for CPC today? I just suggest an alternative with the Mister Pi. They feel offended and tell me to shut up and to go to another forum, it is not kind and respectful.
No worry, I will no more "disturb" you here.
#5
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Technical support - Hardware related / Re: Broken motherboard trace c...
Last post by NoMoreGreenScreen - Today at 10:22Good news - I have a fully working CPC464 
(and i dont know what I did)
Yesterday evening I had the machine apart to follow the actions @McArti0 suggested. In doing so i noticed i was straining the keyboard ribbon cables to try and accommodate the open case and room to get my paper clip in. I ended up taking out the ribbon cables out and powering the machine up - except it would power up. I put the ribbon cables back in and this time it powered up and the bank 1 keys are all working, the AY is working, everything (well apart from the pause button on tape deck, but no way am i taking that apart!!)
I dont really know what resolved it - I had removed and reinserted the ribbon connectors multiple times prior and made sure they were bedded in each time so this was no different. Prior to reconnecting, I had ran the multi meter probes in the keyboard connectors (maybe i scraped something off??), i had 'shorted' (but not if you get my drift) pins 13 to 6 with it powered off to practice with the paper clip but that was it.
Irrespective, its working. I retested with powering down and up and all was fine. I don't know if this is permanent but at present as ts working, i wanted to take time to thank everyone who has contributed to this thread with advice; i really appreciate it.
(and i dont know what I did)
Yesterday evening I had the machine apart to follow the actions @McArti0 suggested. In doing so i noticed i was straining the keyboard ribbon cables to try and accommodate the open case and room to get my paper clip in. I ended up taking out the ribbon cables out and powering the machine up - except it would power up. I put the ribbon cables back in and this time it powered up and the bank 1 keys are all working, the AY is working, everything (well apart from the pause button on tape deck, but no way am i taking that apart!!)
I dont really know what resolved it - I had removed and reinserted the ribbon connectors multiple times prior and made sure they were bedded in each time so this was no different. Prior to reconnecting, I had ran the multi meter probes in the keyboard connectors (maybe i scraped something off??), i had 'shorted' (but not if you get my drift) pins 13 to 6 with it powered off to practice with the paper clip but that was it.
Irrespective, its working. I retested with powering down and up and all was fine. I don't know if this is permanent but at present as ts working, i wanted to take time to thank everyone who has contributed to this thread with advice; i really appreciate it.
#6
#7
General Discussion - Introductions / Re: Hi to all! :) New CPC464 o...
Last post by m_dr_m - Today at 00:34Note: The combo Albireo + Unidos (to be installed in ROM) has the best compatibilty to run softwares.
It will allow you to use uniload, which is the most convenient way to explore the CPC game library!
It will allow you to use uniload, which is the most convenient way to explore the CPC game library!
#8
General Discussion - Introductions / Re: Hi to all! :) New CPC464 o...
Last post by m_dr_m - Today at 00:29Warm Welcome!
For ROM+RAM : The X-Mem from @TotO is very handy (512k ROM, 512k RAM, which should be sufficient for everybody)
Or: Combo gemini (1 or 2 Mb Ram) + Flashgordon.
For Mass Storage: The albireo is fantastic.
The M4 covers ROM + Mass Storage, as does the Symbiface (with also 2Mb RAM and lot of other stuff). So that's also nice alternatives, depending on your needs.
For ROM+RAM : The X-Mem from @TotO is very handy (512k ROM, 512k RAM, which should be sufficient for everybody)
Or: Combo gemini (1 or 2 Mb Ram) + Flashgordon.
For Mass Storage: The albireo is fantastic.
The M4 covers ROM + Mass Storage, as does the Symbiface (with also 2Mb RAM and lot of other stuff). So that's also nice alternatives, depending on your needs.
#9
General Discussion - Introductions / Re: Hi to all! :) New CPC464 o...
Last post by ZorrO - Yesterday at 23:09If 464 was kept in a wet place, it often has a rusty power switch. Rubber strips in tape recorder need to be replaced every 15 years or so, because they crack. If someone was tinkering with joystick port and connected something strange, they could have damaged the sound system that supports this port, it's look like some characters click itself after turn on. Powering with too much current can damage the RAM. But basically, it's a low-fail computer. If you skip these strips, it won't break down on its own.
You can make mods a sound input to load data from MP3 instead of cassette. But the most convenient thing is to buy a DDI with Gotek that replaces disk drives, with extra RAM and you have full comfort. Best utils and Games and most demos need FDD or Gotek, and 128K.
You don't need it for games, but for some demos, an additional CRTC version may come in handy, it's best to have a switch between version 1 and 0.
And that's basically all. A mouse can be useful for drawing, and a splitter for 2 joysticks for playing with two people. That's it.
You can make mods a sound input to load data from MP3 instead of cassette. But the most convenient thing is to buy a DDI with Gotek that replaces disk drives, with extra RAM and you have full comfort. Best utils and Games and most demos need FDD or Gotek, and 128K.
You don't need it for games, but for some demos, an additional CRTC version may come in handy, it's best to have a switch between version 1 and 0.
And that's basically all. A mouse can be useful for drawing, and a splitter for 2 joysticks for playing with two people. That's it.
#10
General Discussion - Introductions / Re: Hi to all! :) New CPC464 o...
Last post by McArti0 - Yesterday at 22:53DDI-5 or 6