Madi

I wonder if there is a way to keep Altirra window active when it loses focus. By default, Altirra just pauses and only continues action when it become on top. It would be nice if there is an option (not ware of ) to let Altirra run music for example while the user is working on files or browsing the net. madi

You need to disable FN keys in Bios (for HP laptops). Or through a utility program Start -> All Programs -> TOSHIBA -> Tools & Utilities -> HWSETUP (for Toshiba). In summary, the issue is not necessarily related to Altirra, It mostly a setup issue in the computer. Sample: madi

All games in the (freewareCart_256k.ROM) work fine if "Megacart 1M (2)" mapper is selected. However, many don't survive System Reset. Yes.. Several games cause Altirra to crash when (MaxFlash 1M / 8Mbit - newer (bank 0)) is selected madi

Did you check the integrity of the Loudspeaker itself?. It should not have any tear or holes and shouldn't be detached from the coil. Sometimes, dust may get inside the coil and prevents it from vibrating freely. Rarely, the magnet may lost power greatly. madi

It opens normally, no delay no errors, with Chrome (windows 10 x64). Just checked. madi

Yet another update by joyfulcoder Release 13 Build: Oct 15 2015, 23:22:32 - Select text with mouse. - Improved import code to better handle corrupt files. Instead of discarding everything when an error occurs, now everything up to the error will be kept. - Warn users when they import a file, make changes, and choose Save instead of Save As. This is to make sure they don't overwrite the original imported file with a text file by mistake. - More code cleaning in preparation for Mac version. http://joyfulcoder.com/memopad/ Several updates within 10 days or so. Looks as if things are accelerating. Very nice.. madi

New Memo Pad Release "12" By joyfulcoder Built: Oct 12 2015, 22:01:08 - Added "OSS MAC/65" to Import menu. This needs more testing! - On File menu, moved Close to after Save As. - Fixed a refresh problem when selection is cleared. - Started to support mouse selection: Left click to move caret. Shift left click to select. No dragging but it's coming. Thank you Eric madi

I have noticed that AtasciiView for windows PC doesn't display any of the Attascii characters 00-31 (00-$1F) when Smooth or Extra-Smooth font (TTF) created by Mark Simonson. It displays the built in Default (Bitmap) font instead. Thus, the look of the said Atascii characters looks chunky and different than the TTF smoothed ones. At the beginning, I thought that it is the TTF that was corrupted. So, I contacted Mr. Mark Simonson (creator of the TTFonts) and he informed me that it is more likely to be a bug in the AtasciiView program itself. The inverse graphical characters 128-159 ($80-$9F) are displayed smooth and not like the non inverted ones. Note: Could not contact Mr. Lee Hanken as he did not post any contact address on his site. I hope he see this post and fix the great program. madi

I wish I could be sure about it. But if it were for me, I wouldn't install a diode. Yes, I know that Nick Kennedy recommended to install a diode when he designed the early SIO2PC device. It was based on RS232 (MAX232). The 5V came from ATARI same as you are looking for. Still, I will go without diode when using the FT232R chip (at 5V). madi

You will not need a diode if you are using FTDI - FT232R based device (5V) even in mixed mode (virtual and physical devices). However, the story will change if one uses FTDI - FT231R device (2.3V). A diode to stimulate an open collector is a must. Note that, if you use a diode to allow mixed devices operation (e.g. real and virtual Drives), you can not use the device as an 1050-2-PC. This applies to FT232R and FT231R. madi

Aura: ftp://ftp.pigwa.net/stuff/collections/holmes%20cd/Holmes%202/!Archived%20Files/Web%20-%20Mr%20Barcadi%20Files/Aura%20menues/index.html madi

Yes, these cheap devices will work absolutely fine under older drivers i.e. 2.10.00 and earlier. Even if some one upgraded the firmware, the devices will not be bricked with the newer driver 2.12.06, but will not work properly. For bricked devises, one can either use modified drivers (inf file) or Un-brick it using Mprog 3.5 which is a utility from FTDI, followed with driver rollback to 2.10.00. The cheap devices perform very well and transmission speed is steady at 0 divisor. I have tested one of the the cheap devices recently. SEE HERE

My knowledge about restrictions of direct write accessing to a physical volumes/partitions on PC is near to zero. Still, I remember a previous discussion regarding the same subject. Please have a look: http://atariage.com/forums/topic/154949-aspeqt-yet-another-sio2pcape-clone/page-22?do=findComment&comment=2693794 madi

Notes for RespeQt r2 (Windows) My System: Windows 10 64x - Toggling between mini mode and main window renders the close button (X) dimmed and hence doesn't close. Closing the program is available only through File --> Quit or by right clicking the icon in Task bar. - In shade mode, the the shaded mini window is unmovable. Depending on its location on the Desktop, it causes part of the open sub windows such as the User Manual not to show. - Right clicking on Respect icon at the Task bar open a new session of Respect. Suggestion: Toggling between mini and full window should be available by double clicking the toolbar area of RespeQt, in addition to the menu selection.

You are correct Xuel .Actually, this exactly what I did. Just to let you know. I built my first SIO2PC device, based on the photos you posted on that thread. (using SparkFun FTDI, DEV-09716 that you recommended). madi

The following was a test conducted to proof that cheap FTDI Breakout Boards work. Test environment: 1- Atari 800XL with U1MB, Hi speed OS 2- Windows 10 X64 3- Cheap Generic FTDI 0f the range $2.38 - $2.54 (FT232RL 3.3V 5V FTDI USB to TTL Converter Adapter Module for Arduino Mini Port) The generic devise supports all Handshaking methods (RI, CTS, DSR (mistyped in reversed as RSD) 4- AspeQt v.1.0 elevating speed to reach to 0 devisor. Did not test is under RespeQt yet. Next Project >> Generic SIO2PC-10502PC dual USB. Waiting for parts. I will post the upcoming test results in this thread. madi I wish if there were reasonable pricing for the SIO plug/cable. (eBay offering $12+ for the cable and $17+ for shipping ). What a shame

Under Altirra, the program does run normally using atbasic.bin or the Atari BASIC ROM. The first picture is the direct copy just to show the code and atbasic version. The other picture is the entered using E. "H6:DIR3N.TXT" (Host disk) PIC#1 PIC#2 madi

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I am aware that there are several ATARI CARTRIDGE information sources such as: 1. ATARI800 emulator supported cart images details. https://github.com/dmlloyd/atari800/blob/master/DOC/cart.txt 2. Jindroush Cartridge explanation at ATARIMAX webpage 3. Yet , there is another source that worth mentioning. Actually it is the most detailed of the rest. Unfortunately, it is in Polish. All are aware that Google translation of polish wording is unsatisfactory at best “crocodile”. Does anyone know of an English version of the attached file? If No, then, do we have a volunteer? It is only 12 pages, font size 9. LOL The file is attached as a DOC type. Also, it can be downloaded from: http://atari.neostrada.pl/carts/Cartridge-Zenon-Dial.zip or http://www.serious-dial.atari.pl/zzone/cartridge.html madi

It would be kind of you to post the source. ------------------------------------------------------ I was hoping for some sort of help from the IMPERSONATOR cartridge as it looked switch-less: I also looked at the software disk, but I was disappointed. I couldn't find any reference to CCTL (D5XX) addressing at all in the dumped basic. The picture (not very clear) also indicated that three pins are connected from this side (RD4, GND and R/W) with a single chip. No picture of the other side is available to confirm that it has one chip only. Any how, according to instructions, the dumped CAR is to be loaded and then once the Impersonator cart is inserted the CAR will run. I wonder, by inserting the IMERSONATOR cart while the program in memory, doesn't that cause the computer to lockup? Note 1: The Assembly source of the code attached to the dumped CART is included as a text file for any one who might be interested. Note 2 : I guess the switchless SuperPill would be the same as the IMPERSONATOR. madi altirra imersonator assembly.txt

Solved: The older U1MB do not Autoboot from partition>> Newer U1MB roms: Boot Partition : D3 (enabled). Thank you for helping madi

A:>UFLASH.XEX This is what I did exactly Recap: In all cases, I loaded the latest UFLASH.XEX from ... ulbios35.atr .via the floppy in drive 1. Scenario #1.. when I flash an older UiMB rom, UFLASH.XEX is loadded from A: (D1:). Flashing would be successful. Scenario #2.. when I flash newer version of UiMB rom (v2.4 or the 35). I execute it through A: (D1:) but for some reason it loads an older version of UFLASH.XEX (v1.0). and flashing fail. If I disable Boot partition of hard disk (set as D3), Uflash.xex is loaded from A: My question: why does the UFLASH.XEX load and execute from older U1MB roms successfully every time?. Why it only loads and execute from A: for newer U1MB roms if Boot Partition option is disabled? madi Note: newer U1MB roms = the ones that have the newer UGI.

I used the Uflash which is provided by flashjazzcat at post # 267. what I observed is that when I flash an older Ultimate1mb ROM (512K) i.e. old GUI rom, things comes great. .The Uflash version shows 1.2 But, when I tried to flash any Ultimate1mb rom that is v2,4 or newer (including v35) I get the fail flash message: The Uflash version showed 1.0 even though I loaded it from the same floppy disk . Edit: I realized that for some reason, when I try to flash a newer Ultimate1mb rom (new GUI), the older UFLASH is always loaded from hard drive. But, that is not true when flashing older Ultimate roms (Uflash is loaded from floppy). madi

When I flashed a clean Ultimate1mb.rom with the new bios (ULBIOS35.ROM), I got a black screen. nothing else. (under Altirra X64 v2,7 test 23) ----------------------- Ultimate.rom v24 extracted from "Ultimate BIOS Beta 0.24 Release" zip, works as expected. HOWEVER.. I tried to flash it with the new bios (ULBIOS35.ROM) but flashing failed as shown in the pictures. Uflash doesn't recognize the Ultimate1mb. Note.. Older ultimate1mb roms flash just fine and easily updated to bios v1.0 madi

You are right. The Glass/Polystyrene capacitor is a product of the 70’s and early 80’s. Just waiting for the software. It will be appreciated if someone is willing to share a copy of the Super Pill software. I hope it will work. madi