Omega-TI Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 It is the same board as used with XB 2.7--and it works well with 512K images as well, but ONLY if it has one of the quarter-circle green stickers on it! If it doesn't, all you have to do is change out the 25LS07 with a 74LS378 and test it that way to see if it starts in the first or last banks. Is $1.70 a piece in a quantity of 5 a good deal on these, or have you sourced a better deal? << SOURCE HERE >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 This BASIC is a little weird... you have to type TEXT to get the same result as CALL CLEAR or CLS! Hey, Authur..... try "COLOUR 15,4" it works in a program or in input mode.. neat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ksarul Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Here's one possibility, and here is another. I usually buy in larger quantities, so the price per chip is a little lower. The two I identified here are probably the best for low-volume buyers. . . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 That first one looks pretty sweet, thanks. I'm going to bookmark that one ... I can't say that I need 17 of them though (at least at the moment). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 I made a quick little video as a way to grab attention to the TI... and Cortex BASIC became the star... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iYZ4bP5qgY&feature=youtu.be 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aftyde Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Yay - I made my Coretex 80 Cart! You guys rock - and this is super cool! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+jedimatt42 Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Yay - I made my Coretex 80 Cart! You guys rock - and this is super cool! That's awesome! Congratulations! This basic has some cool features like PLOT. It reminds me more of the Apple II basic I used at school one year. That was the only other basic I spent any time on besides TI-XB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 I'd still like to see some ready-made and ready to run programs for this BASIC showing off it's capabilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Posted December 9, 2015 Author Share Posted December 9, 2015 I'd still like to see some ready-made and ready to run programs for this BASIC showing off it's capabilities. I've got a couple I can provide. What would be the best way to provide them? If you're using Classic99 then you could copy them from a text file and 'paste' them, but what would be a good solution for those using real hardware? A .tidisk disk image? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 I've got a couple I can provide. What would be the best way to provide them? If you're using Classic99 then you could copy them from a text file and 'paste' them, but what would be a good solution for those using real hardware? A .tidisk disk image? Thank you Stuart! Any format that you want to use is fine, both Aftyde and I can use or convert just about anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Posted December 10, 2015 Author Share Posted December 10, 2015 (edited) Added a .zip file containing the program listings to my web page: <http://www.avjd51.dsl.pipex.com/ti/other_downloads/Cortex%20BASIC%20Programs.zip>. See the @Program Descriptions.txt file within the zip file for program descriptions. All the programs were typed in or developed on my TM990 system but many will run on the TI-99/4A without modification. Those that interact with the hardware such as the SID chip will require modification to run on the TI-99/4A - I leave these for the reader to experiment with. You will have to work out a way to enter these listings on your system if you don't simply want to type them in (hint: if you're using the Classic99 simulator, copy the text listing to the clipboard then use the Edit > Paste command to 'type' them in). Most of these will require you to use the cartridge version of Cortex BASIC - there won't be enough RAM available if you use the disk version. Edited December 10, 2015 by Stuart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Ran out of memory in CLASSIC 99 while trying to port Eliza over... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Posted December 10, 2015 Author Share Posted December 10, 2015 --- Ω ---, on 10 Dec 2015 - 12:32 AM, said: Ran out of memory in CLASSIC 99 while trying to port Eliza over... You need to use the cartridge version of Cortex BASIC - I'm guessing you're using the disk version. Have added that to my post above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 You need to use the cartridge version of Cortex BASIC - I'm guessing you're using the disk version. Have added that to my post above. Yep, that's what I was using! I'll download it.... THANKS! Which post number? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tursi Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Why is that a Classic99 memory limitation? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Why is that a Classic99 memory limitation? Well, technically it's NOT a limitation of Classic99 now that you mention it. I suppose I really should have been more clear. My BAD! Begin yer pardon sir. Actually if I had a simulated cartridge version, all would have been copacetic. The memory limitation was due to me using the DISK VERSION of the Cortex BASIC which uses memory in such a way that it severely limits available space for programs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+arcadeshopper Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Finally had time to make an 80col cart, boots without issue on my nanopeb f18a 4/a.. Greg I've updated the Cortex BASIC program so it should now work in 80 column text mode on a 4A with the F18A. I've tested in Classic99 - anyone able to test on the "real iron" to save me having to dig my console out and strip it down? Zip file attached with: -- 40 and 80 column versions in TIFILES(?) and TiDisk formats. Should load with E/A option 3. -- 40 and 80 column versions in binary format for burning to EPROM for a Guidry 64K cartridge (32K 27[C]256 EPROM and a 74LS379 ). Program details here BUT I haven't updated the disk download on this page yet until I know the 80 column version works - use the zip file attached below: [http://www.avjd51.dsl.pipex.com/ti/ti.htm#programs]. Cortex BASIC 40 and 80 Column.zip 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Stuart, I'm curious, since you're The Man when it comes to Cortex BASIC and you've also developed the amazing Internet browser, I'm wondering if both could be put into a cartridge and linked to work together in some way via a special command. I had this idea pop into my head that while connecting to a browser compatible webpage, clicking on a specific kind of link would download a program and then switch to Cortex BASIC that would run the program, when finished click an option in the program that would activate the specific command to instantly switch back to the browser. If possible, oh man the possibilities! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 It's on my list to do some sort of download-and-save-to-disk feature for program files. The browser and Basic could probably be put into the same cartridge but an awful lot of faffing about sorting out the source so it can still be updated and making umpteen different cartridge image formats. I'll have a think about it. New version of the browser available soon. You might want to get some clean underwear ready, Ohm ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 New version of the browser available soon. You might want to get some clean underwear ready, Ohm ... Ooooooh, that my friend say's a LOT! It must be uber-fantastic if you think it'll make me soil myself! You've just raised the bar of expectation higher than you could ever know! Care to give me a hint or two? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willsy Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 We're all waiting in antici......................pation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Posted January 13, 2016 Author Share Posted January 13, 2016 We're all waiting in antici......................pation! Another fan of the Rocky Horror Picture Show? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ksarul Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 (edited) Aren't we all? I even went to see the live stage version with the original London cast. . . Edited January 14, 2016 by Ksarul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Posted January 14, 2016 Author Share Posted January 14, 2016 Ksarul, on 14 Jan 2016 - 12:22 AM, said:Aren't we all? I even went to see the live stage version with the original London cast. . . I just have to ask, Jim, did you 'dress' for the event? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Stuart, I have a question concerning your Cortex BASIC. I love the 80 column F18A compatibility, but the 14262 byte limitation... So, I was wondering, do you think it's possible for some kind of control program to be written for the 1284P to work with the 1meg Super AMS Ksarul is making? I'm currently using mine on a blue board, so I was thinking that *IF* it was possible, Cortex BASIC80 would be smokin' with who knows how much more memory to work with.. 64K, 128K, 512K, more? Just another idea... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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