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#91

Emulators / Re: Mame and other distributio...

Last post by Retrodanuart - 01:54, 10 July 25

MAME 0.278 32bit and derived distributions avaliable (Xp compatibles). Download from RETRODANUART MAME XP

#92

Games / Re: Vespertino

Last post by Prodatron - 23:17, 09 July 25

In the 80s we loved people, whether they were beautiful women or strong men. Today, we spend more time discussing what's not allowed than simply creating great and useful things 

#93

Games / Re: Vespertino

Last post by MaV - 22:59, 09 July 25

By the way, why "White old men"? Black men doesnt like women ?   

I just recognized that this phrase does not to exist in English and then of course cannot be translated 1:1. Sorry for using that expression as this won't have the right meaning.

Nah, the derogatory term "old white men" does exist in English. In fact, it was first coined in English and became prominent in 90s America.

#94

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Technical support - Hardware related / Re: iRAM/640 - Ram Expansion -...

Last post by Blank_Reg - 22:54, 09 July 25

On PAL2, 3rd / 4th from right to left bottom row looks iffy; bent. I'll test with multimeter on reverse pin.

I'll test A16 - A18 on Friday when I have a chance with multimeter.

#95

Technical support - Hardware related / Re: iRAM/640 - Ram Expansion -...

Last post by eto - 22:49, 09 July 25

but I suspect one of the two ICs or the RAM itself

Yes, the RAM is less likely as at least one bank can be tested and if the SRAM was just malfunctioning you should see bank 8 being available in AmsDiag but never bank 7.

However, it might also be related to the 74hct174 IC. If you do have a multimeter you can test the connections between SRAM and 74HCT174 that select the 64K page. Maybe there's an issue. 

If there's no connection issue, you can check if A16-A18 are set correctly if selected:
In BASIC just type
 
out &7f00,&c4 => A16-A18 should be 0
out &7f00,&cc => A16 should be 1, all others 0
out &7f00,&d4 => A17 should be 1, all others 0
out &7f00,&e4 => A18 should be 1, all others 0
out &7f00,&fc => A16-A18 should be 1

#96

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Technical support - Hardware related / Re: iRAM/640 - Ram Expansion -...

Last post by Blank_Reg - 22:17, 09 July 25

My feeling is that the vendor can sort out or refund the i640. If I can't get hold of one after that then build your own could be a viable option, thanks.

As for the dual Amsdos / Parados ROM, I'm all ears if you can burn an up to date replacement, obviously name your costs.

Cheers.

#97

Games / Re: Vespertino

Last post by Shaun M. Neary - 22:14, 09 July 25

I'm pretty sure that "finishing the girl" means transfer her in a more CPC style one?

Like anyone ever finished Cauldron II!!

Can we keep it real here?

#98

Technical support - Hardware related / Re: iRAM/640 - Ram Expansion -...

Last post by Rabs - 22:03, 09 July 25

I'm located in Southport.

I don't have a ROM programmer/ kit for the latest build unfortunately. Maybe my next thing to get and learn (flashing ROMs is so easy on modern equipment I'm spoilt tbh).

I'm down on the South Coast. Think I have spare PCBs and parts if you want a go at building your own. The programmers are not too expensive. Message me if you need help.

Rabs

#99

Games / Re: Vespertino

Last post by eto - 21:49, 09 July 25

By the way, why "White old men"? Black men doesnt like women ?   

I just recognized that this phrase does not to exist in English and then of course cannot be translated 1:1. Sorry for using that expression as this won't have the right meaning.

#100

Demos / Re: "Sunny Day" at Shadow Part...

Last post by Prodatron - 21:41, 09 July 25

I love these demos that feature a single technology, but initially hide its full potential and only gradually reveal what's truly possible.

At first, you didn't know how thin the circular scroller was or how much of the screen could be changed at once. Then it got thicker, and then it was finally revealed that the entire thick ring updates at 50 Hz.

So nice to see the Fruity Frank characters, my cult CPC game (r.i.p. Steve Wallis)
This demo is really cool, big congratulation, and thanks for this!