Altirra 2.90 released

[Altirra 2.90 released]

 

I only see an executable.

From Altirra (2.99 test 1) go to Tools -> Export ROM set...

one of the exported ROMs will be atbasic.rom v1.55

 

madi

[Bad news about myselve (Stormtrooper /Richard Vermeulen)]

I hope things will get better soon. It is very difficult, painful and frightening to go through such feelings. But have faith in tomorrow, trust in yourself and always keep a truthful smile.

 

madi

[OSNXL & OMNIVIEW 80 XL]

Thanks for the link. Do you mean for the program to work or for the link to work.

The program: SPD.OBJ (also inside the "Speedscript80 Orig.atr" image) needs Omniview OS to execute.

The Speedscript 80 program (SPD.OBJ) will make a JSR to $C001. If it doesn't find the expected code, the computer will crash.

 

madi

[Apps & Utils You'd Like To See For: Cross-Platform]

 

Printer emulation is being worked on for RespeQt: Proof of concept printer emulation support

 

I and most people would like to see R: device support as well.

Thank you for pointing out that program.

It is a promising project for sure. Unfortunately, I tried to execute it without much success. It requires Qt v 5.7.1 bundle library files installed (Windows XP) which I find it quit prohibited (1 gigabit + to install).

madi

[Help to get atarimuseum.nl software collection available to the community]

Attach is a working copy of Johnny_the_ghost_Powersoft_Drachensoft.ATR.

The ATR image is on DOS v2.5 type format, since the total number of files on the original disk (without DOS and DUP system) exceeds the 2.0s disk storage capacity.

 

madi

DOS v2.5 Johnny_the_ghost_Powersoft_Drachensof.atr

[Memo Pad - Release 5]

Memo Pad Release 22 by joyfulcoder is ready for downloading.. HERE.

Thank you Eric for the great utility.

madi

[Images generated by RastaConverter]

Yeah, it looks a bit more ghoulish with the NTSC palette

 

Here's another one from a favorite band:

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..

Woooow. Really beautiful.

madi

[Apps & Utils You'd Like To See For: Cross-Platform]

I would like to see a flexible Printer Emulation for the Atari that runs under Altirra and RespeQt. It will be great if it can be run as a stand alone application under PC/Linux/Mac environment.

I wish I could see the great Altirra with a built-in printer emulation. That will defiantly make my day.

madi

[STAC images]

Note. You need to disable, at least, C: acceleration on Altirra. If still doesn't work try to disable all acceleration altogether. Try to configure Altirra for maximum compatibility. The loader requires an XL/XE system (64k).

And to remind inpatient persons like me to press F1 while loading the games via Altirra to reduce loading time.

 

madi

[Altirra 2.80 released]

If "altirra.ini" is deleted while Altirra is running, the emulator will generate a new "altirra.ini" in place of the deleted/renamed file.

 

The generated "ini" file will retain all the customization features that were present in the deleted file, plus any customization changes before terminating the emulator.

 

Tested under Altirra v2.90 test 35

- Windows XP x32

- Windows 10 x64.

 

madi

[Who Else Would Like to See an Open Source Printer Emulator for the Atari?]

I get a 404 error on that page

https://github.com/RWAP/PrinterToPDF/

[Altirra/Wine/Linux - controls?]

I do remember when I first started Altirra I was offered a "generate initial config" screen.

 

...

 

BugBear

 

Tools -> Settings -> press "Reset All Settings" button

 

Madi

[1088XEL Alternative Mother-Board Project]

Yeah the XEL also doesn't use caps on the I/O. Although I got a little over zealous in this aspect and forgot that the paddle inputs absolutely need to have caps in order to perform that crude A/D conversion

 

I think it's highly doubtful that you could use divisor zero on a system that is still capped, but hey you never know.

 

My 800XL with U1MB works fine with my SIO2PC-USB devices (based on genuine SparkFun Basic Breakout and those with Chinese clone chips) at divisor Zero. SIO capacitors are present (not touched)

 

madi

[BASIC games that won't load?]

Okay, so you mean there is still some additional code I am missing even with the recovered ATR you sent me ?

 

12 sectors, yeah, I'd like to get that code!

 

I have a copy of Diskey on Floppy. Never really used it before, but I know I have it.

 

How would I use Diskey to modified section 352 to point to 353 to fix the chain on the original floppy disk?

 

Thanks!

-Eric

Actually, AtariGeezer had already recovered the missing 12 sectors in the repaired ATR disk image he had attached.

If you want to fix Bount2_1.ATR using Diskey just make the following:

- Boot Diskey disk while Basic is enabled.

- attach Bounty2_1.ATR (in emulator or insert it in drive #1 if you use hardware)

- Read sector 352 (type "R") then type "M" to go to modification phase.

- Move to the last 3 bytes of the sector which read: 20 00 7D and change to 21 61 7D. exit Modify mode by going further down so to exit the last data row.

- Disky will ask you if you want to right to disk. Type "Y"

- Next sector will be changed to 353

 

If you would like an easy direct way:

- Read sector 352 "R"

- Type "CTRL-F" to modify next sector. Type 253 for the new sector number (instead of 0) and confirm the change.

The above will take care of file EYGYPT sector sequential order. But the file length is changed (Increased by 12 sectors) and thus need to be adjusted.

To adjust file length, "R"ead sector 362 (a directory sector). You will note that EGYPT file length is set to 214 ($D6).

Type "M" to go to modification mode and change the second byte to E2 (226) and this will take care of file length.

 

To verify the change Type "F" to inter to file mode. Type "F" a second time to select the file .. Type EGYPT.

Trace the file by typing "T". Diskey should return with intact file. Press "L" to show all sectors related to EGYPT file if you like.

 

The above will take care of EGYPT file, but still, there are more errors need to be fixed:

DUP.SYS .. sector numbers mismatched (short)

HUNB.SET neet te be renamed to HUNT.SET

CODE.LIS total sectors need to be changed to 30 ($1E) instead of 89 ($59)

In directory sectors 361 and 362 need to change first bytes of each file entry that has a value of $80 (deleted) to $42 (normal closed file).

CTRL-? will show directory listing.

 

To wrap up the changes, need to fix VTOC. This can be accomplished by typing CTRL-V

 

Now your ATR/Floppy is fixed.

 

madi

[Atari Fart]

Sure, it kind of sounds like a drumroll too. So, it was waiting perhaps for a disk read head to get where it needed to be or something?

In Altirra, boot to Basic and type something like:

10 LPRINT "TEST"

20 GOTO 10

RUN

Be sure to disable the Printer acceleration option from : System > Acceleration > P: (Printer CIO) -- is unchecked

You will hear a continuous drum like sound.

madi

Edit: I just noticed that phaeron had cut the cake.

[BitsofthePast website is down]

Still, for a normal user, such security certificate worming (on an empty page with red triangle Alert) is most likely will discourage him from entering the site.

This may directly/indirectly affects sales.

 

madi

[BitsofthePast website is down]

Yup, borked here too for same reasons....IE says

 

 

The security certificate presented by this website was issued for a different website's address.

Security certificate problems may indicate an attempt to fool you or intercept any data you send to the server. We recommend that you close this webpage and do not continue to this website.

 

 

Best of luck

 

Paul..

 

 

madi

[Problem with Atari 800XL having quiet audio]

So, for anyone who's interested, this issue is now resolved. Turns out the C20 resistor had gone "open-circuit", thus breaking the signal path between the 2 amplifier parts of the LM358. My Dad found this, he's much better at electronics than I am, and retired to has the time to investigate Thanks for all the suggestions though.

 

...

 

Deleted,

 

Edit: I did not notice that C20 was an electrolytic capacitor. It become damaged by time/use.

 

 

 

madi

[Best non-games?]

So, I've played a lot of games and seen lots of game lists. What about non-games?

 

When I had my Atari back in the day, I used paper clip to do school papers, I used some sort of list manager or database to do a mailing list for a neighbor. Later I changed it to something else, but I cannot remember what they were.

 

Print shop to print signs, cards and banners.

 

I wrote something in Atari BASIC that I used to print case inserts for my home-made music cassettes.

 

Is anyone using any non-game apps these days?

 

What were your most useful applications and utilities?

 

Todd

 

I am sure that ProWizard has more to tell about this :

"I use my Atari similarly, professional writing on LTW and I also do personal finance and business administration with the great Syn series software"

 

madi

[Altirra 2.80 released]

Phaeron, the emulated drive sounds are on and I cant turn em off, drive sounds unchecked/checked doesn't change it...

Checked with A8isa1 and confirmed the same issue..

 

thanks

Same here. The drive spinning sound continues until drive stops. Actually, noisy.

 

Madi

[Atari 800 - Best Game Pack : Releases]

May I suggest that someone who downloaded the GamePack package from the same link (today) to attach the "a8_best_gamepack.exe" file that is under discussion for toddtmw to download and post the result. Maybe something happen when toddtmw was downloading and the file got corrupted..

 

madi

[APX manuals]

Dear Atariage Members,

We are still looking for manuals for the following Atari Program Exchange (APX) programs to archive:

 

Lemonade

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..

Dragon's Quest or a Twist in the Tail

If you could look through your collections and see if you have any of these that would be great.

I have 95% of the rest of the APX manuals and would be willing to trade them for any of the above. I would be willing to even give you many of the manuals that I have in exchange for either just borrowing your un-archived manuals or even just having you scan them for us. PM me.

Allan

 

 

 

Thank you Allan

 

You always spend enormous efforts and money and go out of your way just to preserve whatever stuff from Atari's old days for future generations.

That is amazing.

 

madi

[Anybody seen or heard from Sloopy?]

True that, but sometimes people break in funny ways. One of my favorite analogies is why boxers have to quit boxing. They still have the skills, reflexes, and knowledge that should make them formidable in the ring, but they can no longer 'pull the trigger.' Pull the trigger is a euphemism for being able to throw a punch. I mean they understand perfectly what is called for but after being worn down by the slings and arrows of a career in the ring, they just can't get their brain to fire a punch.

 

I see it a lot and in a lot of ways in my personal life. Sheesh! I'm not the man I used to be either. Simple stuff like building a fire during the winter has changed to turning on a heater. My older brother who used to restore ~dozen vintage cars/year is down to two/year and isn't taking on new projects because he knows he would have trouble finishing them.

Just had a chance to read this. I had to read it few times to fully appreciate it.

Words of wisdom.

Thank you

[DLI/VBI routine in Basic for P/M movement?]

Confused....that link points to a binary game file called dr toms castle

It is a basic game.

Just press RESET and LIST it.

[Altirra 2.80 released]

Time to try something a bit wacky:

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Copy frame is also fixed for XEP-80 and there are new commands to save the screen with true aspect ratio correction instead of just integer aspect ratio correction.

 

Under XEP-80, text in AtariWord 80:

The copy/save frames works. Thank you phaeron. There is a minor point you might consider it as an info..

 

The Save frame / Copy frame with Aspect ratio yields pictures with less contrast compared to screen shots of Altirra window or a normal Save/Copy frame.

madi