New TRS-80 Model III emulator for Windows...

[New TRS-80 Model III emulator for Windows...]

This is pretty cool, a new open source emulator for the TRS-80 Model III: http://www.sharp80.com/

 

It seems to work pretty well, of course for Model III only. Comes already built-in with DOS, an assembler/disassembler, some games/utilities.

 

One thing I noticed is that the DOS disks don't already have the date fix applied, but TRSTools can fix that. Well for the LDOS dsk image anyway.

[New Atari 8-bit book released: Breakout: How Atari 8-Bit Computers Defined]

Wow, didn't know about this book until today. I picked up a copy from Amazon. com. Looking forward to reading it!

[2600 programming in a web browser]

My Atomchess game runs right away inside the emulator! http://atariage.com/forums/topic/260741-1k-atomchess-for-atari-vcs2600/ (check post #2)

 

Yeah, that is cool! A simple copy and paste of your code and it works!

[1K Atomchess for Atari VCS/2600]

Pretty cool! I didn't think of trying this on the iPad.

[2600 programming in a web browser]

So the 8-bit Workshop combines the Javatari 2600 emulator, DASM assembler and a web-based editor and debugger, all in the browser.

 

It seems the book expands upon the example code he has on the web page and starts off with a 6502 assembly language tutorial.

 

If you are new to 2600 programming, it might be worth picking up a copy of his book.

 

I can't speak for the Kindle version, because I didn't get that version, but the paperback version is good. I never liked how technical books are formatted in the Kindle, but maybe if you view it on a PC or large tablet, the layout will work.

[2600 programming in a web browser]

Is that guy on AtariAge? I don't recognize the name, but don't really know many screenname to real name mappings around here.

 

That's a good question, I'm not sure!

 

I received his book today from Amazon. About 234 pages in total. So that answers my question, a CreateSpace book looks just like a normal book!

[2600 programming in a web browser]

I picked up a copy of his book from Amazon too! It's an on-demand published book through CreateSpace. This is my first experience with one of those, hopefully it turns out as good as a traditionally published book.

[2600 programming in a web browser]

http://8bitworkshop.com/?platform=vcs&file=examples%2Fhello

 

Is this old news here? I just found this today!

 

Seems he has a book on 2600 programming as well.

[8-bit Generation: The Commodore Wars available now]

What did you think? It's a bit pricey at $15. I could rent it, but I know that I wouldn't watch it all in 48 hours.

 

I enjoyed it! It was cool to hear the words directly from some of the players involved in the story. Whether it's worth the price is something you'll have to decide.

[8-bit Generation: The Commodore Wars available now]

I'm definitely interested in this, and I see it's available on Steam, too. Did you buy it direct from 8bit Generation? If so, how do you watch it? I'd love to be able to watch it on the iPad, but I'm not sure that's an option.

 

Hi, yes, I purchased it through that link I listed above and just watched it via my browser, however, there are download options available.

[8-bit Generation: The Commodore Wars available now]

I'm not sure. I'm watching it in my browser and I don't see an option to activate subtitles.

[8-bit Generation: The Commodore Wars available now]

For those of us that didn't participate in the Kickstarter, the movie is available now on this website:

 

http://www.commodorewars.com/shop

[TRS-80 Coco FD502 disk controller repro]

Ian Mavric has just created a replacement disk controller for the TRS-80 Color Computer and the Dragon Color Computer. Below is the link to his video showing it working. This could help a

lot of people who's controller is having issues do to its age.

...

 

Wow, that is pretty cool! Thanks for the link.

 

I wish I would have known about this before I purchased an old one from eBay. I had no clue this was in the works.

[New ProDOS Released]

Oh, this is great! Something else to use with my Big Mess o' Wires Floppy Emu

[New Commodore branded products from icomp.de ...]

Did that Indiegogo campaign about new keycaps deliver? ...

 

I'm not sure. While I did purchase a couple of the Kickstarter cases, I just used some original clean 64 keyboards with mine.

[New Commodore branded products from icomp.de ...]

I'd LOVE to buy a brand new real C64. As time passes I want more details. Like will they do keyboards or at least keycaps?

 

Not sure about keyboards or keys, but it would be nice!

[New Commodore branded products from icomp.de ...]

I love the two tone one, and different logo designs are cool!

 

I agree!

 

I'm interested to see what revisions they are going to make with the 64 Reloaded as well.

[New Commodore branded products from icomp.de ...]

For those who haven't read this news elsewhere: https://icomp.de/shop-icomp/en/33/items/commodore-back-in-germany.html

 

I love the bread bin color of the 64C case plus with an official Commodore 64 label.

[Gauging interest in Atari based Eprom Burner]

I'll take one as well.

[Surprise owner]

These are not cheap, but this website has a microSD disk drive emulator for the Apple II (line), Macintosh and Lisa computers: https://www.bigmessowires.com/shop/ I've got the model b for my IIc and IIc plus. It works great!

 

You can find new Apple IIc power adapters on eBay. Here is one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/c-LAPTOP-STYLE-POWER-SUPPLY-BRICK-FOR-APPLE-IIC-75-90-watts-18-00-S-H-/221294478704/

 

When I first got my Apple IIc I used ADTPro to download software and make real floppies: http://adtpro.sourceforge.net/

 

If you decide to go the ADTPro route, I'd suggest getting your cables from here: http://retrofloppy.com/products.html as these are sure to work with ADTPro.

[Sega Joypad Adapter for the Coco now for sale]

My adapter came in today and I must say that I'm impressed. I'm new to the Color Computer world and didn't have any joysticks for it (because I'm picky). I did have several brand new old stock SEGA Genesis controllers though.

[Second run of Super SpartaDOS pcb]

I didn't amend UFlash to explicitly detect the Super SpartaDOS cart yet, but in the meantime I believe it will be detected as a SIDE2 and flashable as same.

 

You'll need to edit the SIDE2 SDX ROM using the SDX Imager, yes. You can safely remove SIDE.SYS (if present) and any references to it in CONFIG.SYS.

 

Great, thanks for the information flashjazzcat! I'll give it a shot.

[Second run of Super SpartaDOS pcb]

I have one of these as well, but haven't played with it until now.

 

Do we update the spartados-pcb with the UFlash application? http://atari8.co.uk/uflash/

 

 

Also, do we use the SDXImager for config.sys? It's been a while, but I recall having to build the spartadosx image with this tool for use on the Atarimax cartridge.

[DOS 2.0S DUP.SYS Source Code?]

Yes, much appreciated. Thanks for your efforts!

[Help with Tandy 1000ex i/o Err 8259]

Not sure if you have it yet, but the Sams Computerfacts for the Tandy 1000 might have some useful information for you:

 

http://www.colorcomputerarchive.com/coco/Documents/Manuals/Hardware/Sams%20ComputerFacts%20Tandy%20Model%201000EX%20Computer%20%28Howard%20Sams%29.pdf

 

I always like to have one for each of my old computers.