Amstari Posted April 9, 2011 Author Share Posted April 9, 2011 Sounds great! I don't own a Compumate yet, but I'm very curious about what you're planning with these. Do you have a thread started elsewhere or a place with more info on what you'll be doing? This is the original thread: http://www.atariage....s-compumate-cd/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amstari Posted April 9, 2011 Author Share Posted April 9, 2011 I'm not very artistic but here is something I did with the CompuMate drawing program. If you want to load it on your CompuMate here is the MP3: Atari Logo - Graphic.mp3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high voltage Posted April 9, 2011 Share Posted April 9, 2011 (edited) I wonder why not more coders done games or demos on Compumate. I wonder if something like Pitfall would be possible. Or is it restricted to that Basic, I guess so. Maybe games like early Epyx stuff would be possible, a lot of their early stuff was done in Basic. Also, would love to see a scrolling demo on Compumate, with music. Edited April 9, 2011 by high voltage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amstari Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 I wonder why not more coders done games or demos on Compumate. I wonder if something like Pitfall would be possible. Or is it restricted to that Basic, I guess so. Maybe games like early Epyx stuff would be possible, a lot of their early stuff was done in Basic. Also, would love to see a scrolling demo on Compumate, with music. I'm not sure if the CompuMate can load code other than just the in-built Basic, but I am trying to find out. Although the 2K limit would be a problem it could be overcome with a multi-load game. I find it difficult to write and edit Basic using the CompuMate so I want to find out if there is a way to write the code on a PC then convert it to an audio file to be loaded by the CompuMate. I have asked about this on a SpectraVideo computer forum (http://www.network54.com/Forum/25917/) I have been told it should be possible but I don't have the ability to make the convertor myself. I might ask in the Atari 8-bit computer section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high voltage Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 (edited) I finally won one from Venezuela, takes 30 days to arrive, then I'll have a serial number to give you :-) Hasn't arrived yet, but it's not quite 30 days yet. Can't wait..... Edited April 28, 2011 by high voltage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amstari Posted April 29, 2011 Author Share Posted April 29, 2011 I've updated a demostration video of the CompuMate to YouTube. It is just done with the camera on my phone. (I will embed the video in the post if someone can PM me and tell me how to do it.) I've also started a CompuMate section on my website: http://ninepinninja.weebly.com/compumate.html Any feedback would be welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Just got mine this week. Spectravideo NTSC CIB BC0100028434 MItch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high voltage Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 Mine arrived at German customs today, had a note in the mail. Gonna pick it up on Tuesday, yeahy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amstari Posted May 7, 2011 Author Share Posted May 7, 2011 Just got mine this week. Spectravideo NTSC CIB BC0100028434 MItch Hi Mitch, I tried to add your info to the original post but I'm no longer able to edit it. As a Moderator are you able to update it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 Just got mine this week. Spectravideo NTSC CIB BC0100028434 MItch Hi Mitch, I tried to add your info to the original post but I'm no longer able to edit it. As a Moderator are you able to update it? I only have moderator rights in the 7800 forum. I've asked one of the other mods to take care of it. Mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high voltage Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 (edited) YES YES YES here's mine: Beautiful, new in box with everything, even the tape cable. I am a happy bunny BC0100014522 NTSC Edited May 10, 2011 by high voltage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amstari Posted May 12, 2011 Author Share Posted May 12, 2011 YES YES YES here's mine: Beautiful, new in box with everything, even the tape cable. I am a happy bunny BC0100014522 NTSC It looks great! I'm jealous, I don't have the box or manual. What is in the catalogue that came with it? I need to get a moderator to add your serial number to the original post. (So if any 2600 forum moderators are reading this can you please send me a PM) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mitch Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 I need to get a moderator to add your serial number to the original post. (So if any 2600 forum moderators are reading this can you please send me a PM) You should have permission to edit the first post, is it not working? Mitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high voltage Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 There's one on Venezuela (USA) ebay right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amstari Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share Posted May 13, 2011 I need to get a moderator to add your serial number to the original post. (So if any 2600 forum moderators are reading this can you please send me a PM) You should have permission to edit the first post, is it not working? Mitch I just tried again and it is working now! I thought it wasn't working because this is what is says on the Subscriptions page: "- Edit window of 30 days versus one hour" I will add you and high voltage to the list now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rom Hunter Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I was wondering: Do PAL CompuMates from Spectravideo (not Universum) actually exist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amstari Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share Posted May 13, 2011 I was wondering: Do PAL CompuMates from Spectravideo (not Universum) actually exist? Hi Rom Hunter, I can't be 100% sure because I don't have the box for mine but it does have a Spectravideo label under the keyboard unlike the Universum version. Mine has a sticker that says "Passed QC P", whereas others have "Passed QC N". I think I can open the cart without damaging the end label so I will have a look at the PCB for any info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high voltage Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I did have a British (unboxed) Compumate once, but I don't remember if it was PAL, but hey, since Compumate's where available in UK, and Universum just covered Germany, surely they must exist, unless they where distributed by Paladium or Prism or some other distribution firm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rom Hunter Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I was wondering: Do PAL CompuMates from Spectravideo (not Universum) actually exist? Hi Rom Hunter, I can't be 100% sure because I don't have the box for mine but it does have a Spectravideo label under the keyboard unlike the Universum version. Mine has a sticker that says "Passed QC P", whereas others have "Passed QC N". I think I can open the cart without damaging the end label so I will have a look at the PCB for any info. I think the label underneath the system together with the P sticker will suffice. Would be nice to have a sharper picture of that P sticker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amstari Posted May 14, 2011 Author Share Posted May 14, 2011 Would be nice to have a sharper picture of that P sticker. As requested, here is a better picture of the sticker. I opened the cart and took some pictures of the PCB for my own curiousity. The IC with the hand written sticker is two ICs on top of each other soldered together. It has CompuMate Version 12 on the back of the PCB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nofrills100 Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 I'm selling my Spectravision collection, including my Picturemate cassette, Compumate, and Heimcomputer. Don't expect them to be cheap, but PM with an offer if you are interested. Cheers http://www.atariage.com/forums/topic/181276-fs-complete-boxed-spectravisionvideo/page__p__2279774__fromsearch__1#entry2279774 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edintv Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I just pick up this game, is new but the Blister is opened. Since in this topic all the Compumate Fans are reunited, I want to ask a Rarity / Value check or How much I sholud ask for it. Help is appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nofrills100 Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 I just pick up this game, is new but the Blister is opened. Since in this topic all the Compumate Fans are reunited, I want to ask a Rarity / Value check or How much I sholud ask for it. Help is appreciated. Damn!!!!!! Start a thread in 2600 - I believe it is unheard of! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edintv Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 I just pick up this game, is new but the Blister is opened. Since in this topic all the Compumate Fans are reunited, I want to ask a Rarity / Value check or How much I sholud ask for it. Help is appreciated. Damn!!!!!! Start a thread in 2600 - I believe it is unheard of! Ok, I will do so. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amstari Posted May 21, 2011 Author Share Posted May 21, 2011 I've programmed a "Rock, Paper, Scissors" game for the CompuMate. Rock Paper Scissors CompuMate.mp3 It's only a simple game but I hope some people will enjoy it. I have also adapted a program program for calculating a percentage change. The original program was in the Amazing Amstrad Omnibus and I wanted to see if it would work on the CompuMate. PercentageCalc.mp3 Next I think I will try a Tic-Tac-Toe game. If anyone has any other ideas feel free to make suggestions, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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