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  2. Posted

    Is the above even possible on a stock 65XE?

     

    I wanted to be a little more detailed in my approach to this question because I didn't want to just literally ask 'the question'... :)

     

    Is it technically possible to do it? How would I go about doing it? Even if it was something silly like a file per level or something I would be prepared to do it...

     

    This is really starting to go into 'facepalm' city with a no return ticket....

    Please slap/comment accordingly. I just want to play the game 'legit' so to speak.... You know?

     

    If the above is just stupid then what its the best way to do it? Cartridge? Extra memory?

     

    Many thanks!

  3. Posted

    I apologise for the massive delay in replying to this...

     

    I wanted to extend my gratitude and huge thanks as your advice gave me back my colour to my 2600jr. At least I think I did what you said.... Just really bizarre...

    So heres the thing. When I got my 2600jr it was basically worked(colour etc) but the quality of the picture was poor (colour bleed, signal distortion, fuzzy sound) but I put that down to running it through RF.... Anyways since I fiddled around with the RF bit and this colour pot type stuff. Its basically better than ever!! No colour bleed or whatever... Just very bizarre. Basically my games look much better. Plus some of the colours in certain games are a slightly different shade or whatever *shrugs* so basically I am just so stoked and chuffed!

     

    Huge thanks and I really appreciate it! :-D

  4. Posted

    Silly question:

     

    Can I affect the 'pot' whilst the 2600jr is on? That is to say can I adjust whilst its on screen and powered up. And what exactly would I adjust? Apologies I know its a facepalm situation here but I am not exactly sure what I am doing so once again apologies.

     

    Huge thanks!

  5. Posted

    Hey.

     

    I appreciate that there are similar problems like this on the forums but I think this issue is pretty unique. We shall see...

     

    So my 2600jr was working fine up until a few moments ago. In truth I hadn't played on it for over a week and I come to play on it today. Basically the picture is as normal, just B&W. No interference or anything like that. Sound is very good. I have done nothing to the 2600jr at all and I am using the same TV which allows me to display NTSC (Useful for Harmony stuff...) and all that good stuff.

     

    I have tried retuning/different TV's(Modern/CRT) and all do the same thing. Tried different RF cable. All same thing. Checked the Color/BW slider and that seemed ok. Nothing had changed. So I don't get it... *shrugs*

     

    Just to clarify: The picture is as it should be, just black and white. Its a PAL 2600jr so I have tried PAL carts. PAL games in Harmony. All do the same thing... Just display in B&W...

     

    Any guidance or help would be appreciated.

     

    Huge thanks!

  6. Posted

    I would definitely describe myself as a noob in this area. I have a 65XE PAL. I am lucky to have an SIO2SD interface. I am curious if there any good RPG's or games with depth(hidden or otherwise) that I can play. I am curious about obscure games perhaps as I have a good knowledge of most of the 'classic' titles such as Star Raiders and all that...

     

    Appreciate the help!!

  7. Posted

    I am wondering if there are file managers/explorer-type programs for TOS. I am find the 'copy/paste drag/drop' thing annoying now and I am curious if there is a faster/better way??

     

    If its required then FYI I have the Satandisk/1MB RAM/TOS 1.06(Not sure 100% but think its that...)...

     

    I don't quite know exactly what I am looking for if I am honest but something like DOpus on Amiga or similar would be a massive bonus/help.

     

    Much appreciation. Kind thanks!

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  8. Posted

    I would be very interested in anything 'Flash Cart' related for the Jaguar.

     

    I was very close to owning a Skunkboard and unfortunately was beaten to the post at literally the last second. I was gutted to say the least...

     

    For me personally I would like to explore the possibility of 'commercial' games but for me, the ability to play ANYTHING Jaguar would be fantastic. Are there any solutions in the pipe or available now, however expensive, for me to explore.

     

    My Jaguar is something I like a lot but alas I have literally four games... IMO its not enough. I would like more.

     

    Games round my neck of the woods are just way too expensive for what they represent. They are the same price as when they were new back in the day. I cannot justify that price for one game...

     

    I am a PAL kinda dude... :-)

     

    I appreciate its a really touchy subject talking about commercial games and such. For me personally I just wanna play more Jag games... :-)

  9. Posted

    Bump!

     

    I figured i'd keep the forums a little more free of the same type of topic... :-)

     

    Just curious: I live in the UK and I have a 'PAL I' 7800. I am struggling to find a UK PSU for the 7800. I notice on ebay that Atari Guide have a shop with US PSU's... I have a step down which works well for other US/Japanese plugs and was wondering if I could get one of the US PSU's and use that on my PAL 7800??

  10. Posted

    The above zipped content is received and greatly appreciated!! Thank you muchly!!

     

    So I don't fall into the trap of asking similar questions. How do I make/generate the files necessary to do 'Dual Sided' track writing in the future??

     

    So ParanoidLittleMan: You obviously generated those files from the 'One Disk' Super Skweek. How did you do this? Is there a program on the PC side or something?

     

    This is amazing stuff! Hugely appreciative. Happy gaming days and also a happy girlfriend(Super Skweek is my GF's favourite)... What more could a man ask for??

     

    Many thanks as usual guys!

  11. Posted · Edited by dudeydude

    Huge thanks!!

     

    A tiny... (Possibly) little issue here...

     

    I am wanting to write to floppy the MSA for Super Skweek. Unfortunately its too big an image for the floppy...??

     

    I am using MSA 2.32 from WAZ Software. I have tried the 'Format Disk' option. I have tried using a pre-formatted ST disk. Whats the best way to get Super Skweek onto a floppy via MSA???

     

    Apologies, as I am guessing this is no doubt straightforward but the solution alludes me... I could not find an HDD version of Super Skweek either on my travels through Google. Is there one available or could I possibly make a HDD version via the MSA/ST image as that would be equally good? Could I use Steem and take the stuff/files off the floppy and drop them onto the HDD(As I can use the SD card in Steem too)??

     

    Many thanks!

     

    EDIT: Tried copy/pasting the contents of the disk image to the HDD using Steem and play the game that way. Not working unfortunately... So thats out... Basically a black screen/freeze...

     

    EDIT2: Tried using a Floppy Disk Image Runner program for the ST and it recognised the image and tried to run it but the same error as first EDIT. Really stuck here......

     

    For clarity I am using a 'one disk' version of Super Skweek...

  12. Posted

    Ok so I just wanted to extend my gratitude to every and all who have commented and help me take off the 'noob necklace' I had around my neck. Its been a massive help and its been greatly rewarding.

     

    I have received the Satandisk and have managed to get my head around the whole partition/image thing. Basically I just used a 1GB image that was floating around and wrote that to the SD card. This saved me a lot of trouble.

     

    Afterwhich I have then removed the 2MB HDD games and such because... Well I don't have 2MB basically... And I have used a tool on the ST side which converts MSA to floppy disk and also I have an 'ST disk image to MSA' converter tool on the PC side. Apologies for not knowing specific names. I am typing this on the fly so forgive my lack of immediate knowledge.

     

    Basically guys I have a very special ST with HDD games and the ability to write to floppies without too much hardship on my part. This is truly a special time for me and once again I just wanted to say a huge mega thanks to everyone who has replied.

     

    Me and my ST are pretty much happy.

     

    I am discovering so much about the ST which, in my opinion, seems to have the Amiga licked... So to speak... I love the Amiga and always will but I am just so surprised at what the ST can do. And I find it quite appealing and exciting to discover new things! :-D

     

    Happy days, as they say...

  13. Posted

    I have a stock 65XE and SIO2SD and have been reading this thread with interest.

     

    Is there any other way of booting Space Harrier via file conversion or similar without the need for the cart? Is it just a silly notion or is there something that can be done with the file to make it work/boot directly from the SIO2SD...

     

    Is it just wishful thinking on my part.....????? (Everyone shouts: YES YOU FOOL....!! lol)

     

    With regards to the flashcart... Any docs/faq? Would the flash program for Space Harrier save me having to even bother with the USB-whatevers?? Just plug the cart in and flash via Atari and away I go??

     

    I'll pay for it if it gives me fast results... :-)

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  16. Posted · Edited by dudeydude

    So the SD card is literally the HDD???

     

    So for example could I put files directly from PC to SD to go into the Satandisk? I wouldn't have to open an HDD image file in say something STeem and do it that way?????

     

    If yes then is there a 'image to floppy' solution/software package for ST that I could drop onto the HDD/Satandisk?? Is there a method to make st images workable on HDD/Satandisk generally??

     

    So that I don't fall into the trap of being annoying with my generic-sounding questions does anyone know of an FAQ/manual etc that I could read up on this...?

     

    Is there a place to go to get the software already mentioned by you guys???? Google is not my friend today.............

  17. Posted

    Sorry to resurrect this old topic but I felt that a new topic was not necessary for this most simplest of questions...

     

    I would like to know if there is a 'noob' guide for the Satandisk? If not then can I just ask a simple question...?

    If I buy all the bits and pieces as per the Atari Fan Store for Satandisk then what would be needed to either play game images via the device or be able to transfer the images to real floppy disks...??

     

    I really want the device anyways but it would be awesome if it did what I was after...

     

    As always any help for a noob would be gratefully received....

     

    FAQ's/Advice/Whatever is all good.... I have a good working knowledge of the ST but alas not of the Satandisk or its potential uses... I basically just wanna play games as best as I can. Many thanks!!

  18. Posted

    I bought the original Harmony for the 2600 and am still enjoying this :-D Very happy days! :-D

     

    My girlfriend is obsessed with the 7800 and has finally gotten one that is decent after a long search. Games prices on ebay from UK sellers is quite frankly utterly stoopid just way too expensive. So the next step is to go down the flashcart route.

     

    I am happy to invest in stuff like this as, naturally its going to make mine and my gf's life much easier.

     

    Looking forward to the developments of this!

  19. Posted · Edited by dudeydude

    Without wanting to be too intrusive on this. I would like to declare my interest in this as well... Is there a donation page or similar?????????

  20. Posted

    my advice is to stay away from electrics if you managed to mess up wiring a 3 pin UK plug, id also swap the fuse to a 3A max, should be ok for the inrush on the PSU and better for overload protection

     

    Ya think???! lol....

     

    Yeah don't worry its done... All good and tested by a professional. And no, not my uncle/brother/sister/whatever. I went to an electronics store and got it sorted.

     

    So there you go.........

    Appreciate the response... 3A????? Wow ok i'll take it again tomorrow and do the business. Ok cool.

  21. Posted

    Ha ha...

    Ok stupidity is the order of the day here... lol...

     

    Let me tell the tale...

    So I got frustrated about no Atari fun. I went over to my folks and I got back the PSU as is. Figured i'd just 'do it' and to hell with it right?

     

    So I got a brand new plug. I got home and I replaced the plug with the shiny new one. As I took apart the 'old' plug I noticed something so stupid its almost funny. The brown live wire was not attached to the fuse, instead it was attached to where the green/yellow earth wire should've been (Obviously no need for a green/yellow wire, just blue/neutral and brown/live) so I simply replaced the plug with the shiny new black one (Much more fetching I find...) and made sure all was in place and for prudence replaced the 13A with the 'original' 5A that it came with and hooked it all up and WE HAVE A WINNER!

     

    So in summary: Me and my Dad are stoopid beyond measure and all it took was some internet guides and a pair of eyes... Oh and a brain...

     

    Once again I offer my thanks to the people who posted. I am sure that at least one of you thought I was a total idiot. Well on the above evidence... You are absolutely right! lol...

     

    Seriously though. Its appreciated. Many kind thanks... Now I just need some type ins and some patience.... (No tape deck lol...)

     

    If any mods swing by then shut this bad boy down... Many thanks!

  22. Posted

    No offense, but to me I doesn't look like you have the right skills to mess with main power. If the plug is there and the brick still doesn't work it may just be dead.

     

    No offence taken whatsoever... So in summary its dead.... :-D

     

    Well just my luck...

     

    Mathy: Appreciate the kind advice but my 'electronics' days are numbered!! :-)

     

    Thanks to the posters on this!

  23. Posted · Edited by dudeydude

    Ok so I got a 65XE in fantastic condition, except the plug on the power supply was severley damaged. It worked but just was not safe.

     

    This, I guess, is more a general electronics question however i'd be interested in some tech specs on the PSU as well...

     

    So I replaced the plug with another plug, like for like type thing... So I thought... I used the same 5A fuse in the old plug with the new one and its wired just the same etcetcetc... No luck... Basically the PSU will now not work at all.

     

    My Dad said it needed a 13A fuse in there. I was dubious but since I had literally nothing happening I figured 'what the hell'... Fitted the 13A and still nothing. Dead as dogs**t.

     

    So now I am arguing the situation with my Dad: He has 'lost' the older, worn out, broken plug. He bought 'fresh' everything (Plug, fuses) and replaced them. Now my Dad is some distance away so I suggested to 'test' the PSU(as the 65XE is with me...) that he plug it in with nothing connected and see, after a time, if the 'brick' gets warmer. He told me that was a stupid test as there was nothing to connect it to. So after another argument/discussion/whatever i'd figured i'd STFU and see if anyone here knew the score or what to do.

     

    My 'logic' is this: The PSU 'brick' has working parts which is why it gets hot when connected to the 65XE. Now theres no distinction between connected/not connected, it simply works when power is on... Is that right? So I figure if its 'right' then the 'brick' will get warm and we have a winner! So far no such luck...

     

    I am scared to plug a 'duff' PSU into the 65XE in fear of breaking it but I am also 'stuck' as if me/my Dad has damaged the PSU beyond repair then I cannot seem to find a replacement PSU online be it new or otherwise.

     

    I feel so stoopid and need some guidance and a 'slap' as it just getting worse and worse, not to mention causing numerous arguments between me and my Dad...

     

    Some clarity/suggestions/help/slapping required I feel!

     

    Appreciate your time!

  24. Posted · Edited by dudeydude

    Ok guys, appreciate the top responses here. This is indeed a worthy place to be and I have nothing but admiration for all the replies thus far.

     

    Some developments:

    Floppy drive I have on the ST is the 'original', make of that what you will. The ST is, for want of a better expression, FUBAR. The floppy drive is wrecked and half the keyboard don't work. I had to do a full strip down. Motherboard is perfect. Keyboard is not so good, mainly dirt/mistreatment related. Joystick/Mouse ports are good. I took it apart and after piecing each component back in(Except the floppy drive) I find that I can FINALLY boot into TOS. TOS is empty and the keyboard is of limited use (No response from the numerical keypad). As you can imagine I am not a happy bunny!! For now ST fun is at a standstill. FFS etcetcetc...

     

    With regards to the Linux thing. Will any distro do the trick? Also is there 'software' that has similar functionality to floimg under Windows? Me and Linux have had a mixed relationship. If you've ever seen Gone in 60 Seconds(The Nic Cage one...) then Linux is like 'Eleanor' to me. She needs taming but am I man enough to do it???

     

    Its a shame as, for now, your kind advice is a bit wasted... I want to revive my 'fallen' ST and not give up but shes on life support and the clock is ticking...

     

    One thing that was on my mind:

    If anyone has any knowledge of the Amiga/Workbench then are you aware of a program called Tracksaver GUI? Well this allows you to copy ADF's to floppy from an Amiga HDD to its FDD in a matter of a few clicks. I am wondering if I could get a SATANdisk and then do something similar on the ST? Is that just silliness????

     

    Once again guys appreciate your time and responses thus far!

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