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  1. nanochess

    Two hours and forty minutes for closing the IntyBASIC 2020 Programming Contest. Have you sent your entry? https://atariage.com/forums/forum/343-intybasic-programming-contest-2020/

    1. nanochess

      nanochess

      Haha I think I could have an idea of who is :)

       

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  2. carlsson

    Video meetings at 8:30 PM would be more enjoyable if people were prepared.

    1. nanochess

      nanochess

      I know from a good source that many people goes to video meetings without pants...

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  3. digdugnate

    Mrs. Digdug got to go to the doctor today for a COVID test since she had a rapid/aggressive onset of symptoms and her O2 went down- fortunately it's hovering at about 90.

     

    Doc said 'she's probably positive'.  

     

    Joy.

    1. nanochess

      nanochess

      Prayers for both 🙏

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  4. bluejay

    I tried pulling up the output pins on the 74LS125 using a 5k1 ohm resistor, and it didn't work. I tried pulling down but that didn't work either. Then there must be a problem somewhere else, right?

    1. nanochess

      nanochess

      Only see two: pins 2 and 5, the lines coming from the microcontroller.

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  5. bluejay

    I tried pulling up the output pins on the 74LS125 using a 5k1 ohm resistor, and it didn't work. I tried pulling down but that didn't work either. Then there must be a problem somewhere else, right?

    1. nanochess

      nanochess

      Oh! It's the reverse then, put the resistor pull-up in the inputs. Because the microcontroller is CMOS. I thought you replaced LS with HC.

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  6. bluejay

    What's the worst that can happen if I use a 74LS125 instead of a 74HC125? Can it render a device at least partially nonfunctional?

    1. nanochess

      nanochess

      That's right. If I remember right a 4.7K or 10K resistor to VCC on each output should do the trick.

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  7. bluejay

    What's the worst that can happen if I use a 74LS125 instead of a 74HC125? Can it render a device at least partially nonfunctional?

    1. nanochess

      nanochess

      The 74LS series chips require a minimum 4.5V+ in input to take it as a binary one. While the 74HC series chips require only 2.0V+ in input to take it as a binary one, and can generate lower voltage binary ones. Also the output levels can be a problem in compatibility, so adding a resistor to VCC is needed if output interfaces to 74LS.

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  8. bluejay

    Is it common for monochrome monitors to warm up faster than color ones?

    1. nanochess

      nanochess

      See this link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathode-ray_tube#High_voltage

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  9. bluejay

    Is it common for monochrome monitors to warm up faster than color ones?

    1. nanochess

      nanochess

      Yes, the bigger size of the CRT makes it to require more voltage for the magnet bending the electron ray.

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  10. bluejay

    Is it common for monochrome monitors to warm up faster than color ones?

    1. nanochess

      nanochess

      It is absolutely normal. Because the color monitors use a higher voltage for the CRT, while monochrome monitors use a lower voltage. The voltage settle takes sometime.

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  11. nanochess

    My beloved wife Rosa Nely died Yesterday after fighting lung cancer for almost 5 years. My heart aches. 😔

    1. nanochess

      nanochess

      Thanks everyone for their words. My wife's departure hurts a lot.

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  12. bluejay

    Is there a way to redefine a character on a VIC 20 using POKE commands?

    1. nanochess

      nanochess

      Easily, see program 3 VIC-20 for Acrobat (a endless runner) https://www.atarimagazines.com/compute/issue57/acrobat.html

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  13. Cebus Capucinis

    Wife got sick yesterday. Her work (dance studio) called. Two students in her class tested positive for COVID. :( 17 days until the bar, a disease with a 14 day incubation period, and if I'm sick or anything I am disqualified.

    1. nanochess

      nanochess

      Ouch! Prayers for your wife for a fast recovery. Keep calm.

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  14. Atarian7

    Why was Microsoft Edge installed on my computer without my consent?

    1. nanochess

      nanochess

      On the other side, I really hate how Windows starts downloading updates using 10 or 12 sockets at same time, it really gives slow WIFI a slowdown. Also I hate how new applications appear from the nothing (I remember a new pair of games that I never have played). And of course it does this exactly when you need to turn off the laptop or in the middle of an online game.

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  15. Atarian7

    Why was Microsoft Edge installed on my computer without my consent?

    1. nanochess

      nanochess

      Because M$ knows whats better for you :P

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  16. fdurso224

    Please stand clear of the doors.

     

    Por favor mantente alejado de las puertas!

     

     

    1. nanochess

      nanochess

      *runs into doors*

      My nose! Where is my nose!

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  17. ppj34

    Hello Nanochess

     


    I hope you are well.
    I have a little problem with the compilation of the game following the insertion of music in the code. 

    boulder_data:
  DATA 6

REM Dummy silence for jzintv init
  MUSIC -,-,-
  MUSIC -,-,-
  MUSIC -,-,-
  MUSIC -,-,-
  MUSIC -,-,-
  MUSIC -,-,-
  MUSIC -,-,-
  MUSIC -,-,-
  MUSIC -,-,-
  MUSIC -,-,-

REM Proper music data
  MUSIC F2  , -   , F3  
  MUSIC S   , -   , A3  
  MUSIC S   , -   , C4  
  MUSIC S   , -   , F4  
  MUSIC S   , -   , C4 

... 

     

    The error is as follows: 

    Error: Use of 8-bits variables exceeds available space (222 vs 199)
10 used 16-bit variables of 27 available
Compilation finished


IntyBASIC compilation failed.
Program build aborted.


    I have the impression that the music 'player' automatically declares variables to be able to play it.

    If so, can you integrate music differently, with a DATA list of note frequencies, for example?

     

    Thank you very much.

     

    PPJ34

     

    1. nanochess

      nanochess

      Hi. I certainly would prefer a message in my inbox instead of a status message.

       

      The music player uses variables to keep the state of the music player, so you need to optimize your program to use less 8-bit variables.

       

      Or as you say, implement your own music player using a DATA table and handling directly the sound chip.

       

      Regards,

      Óscar

       

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  18. Eltigro

    The wife and I went upstairs to confront the upstairs neighbor about the noise.  (Running, stomping...)  We'll see how that turns out.  Sigh...

    1. nanochess

      nanochess

      Good luck!

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  19. Reaperman

    Anybody remember an MSDOS navigation utility that looked almost like 'tree' but allowed a highlight to be moved with the arrow keys, and the enter key changed to that directory?

    1. nanochess

      nanochess

      PC Tools. I liked it so much!

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  20. ZippyRedPlumber

    IntyBasic Wizkidz, I need your help. How to change sprite size from 8x8 to 8x16?

    1. nanochess

      nanochess

      Also make sure you are using an even GRAM number (0, 2, 4, 6, up to 62) for the graphic definition.

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  21. Karl G

    I had to send my MacBook to Apple to repair a charging issue, and it came back with a reformatted drive. Unfortunately, much has been lost as a result.

    1. nanochess

      nanochess

      Time Machine is the way to go. I've replaced a hard disk drive and after following instructions it was a piece of cake to restore.

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  22. nanochess

    I feel bad today because even all our efforts, doctor told me my wife has near to zero hopes because brain cancer advances, cannot receive more radiotheraphy, and the chemotheraphy only helps for the lung.

    1. nanochess

      nanochess

      Sorry for not reacting to comments. No icon seems appropiated. I'm totally mind numbed.

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  23. nanochess

    I feel bad today because even all our efforts, doctor told me my wife has near to zero hopes because brain cancer advances, cannot receive more radiotheraphy, and the chemotheraphy only helps for the lung.

    1. nanochess

      nanochess

      Thanks all. My wife was pregnant when cancer got detected by Apr/2016 and was given a 6 month lifetime, it's a miracle she has endured almost 4 years. Our baby daughter was born premature but has done well and now is age 3 and healthy. Currently my wife has double vision and dizziness because brain inflamation, the symptoms were ocassional a few months ago but now almost continuous. She's on prednisone to control this and today entered chemoteraphy again.

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  24. Albert

    Now! https://atariage.com/store/

    1. nanochess

      nanochess

      Amazing! 😍

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  25. nanochess

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    1. nanochess

      nanochess

      Sorry for that. But if it serves the Lulu coupon is still valid for today.

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