KevinMos3 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 (edited) Have you ever wanted to change the pinkish color of Tank Command to something different? Well, here is a solution.update: I didn't realize how out-dated the ROMs were, so I've added updated ROMs for the regular 64K and 128K game that includes a title screen edit.The 32K roms (moved to the spoiler section) are condensed versions of the 64K rom. They are missing the buildings and missile silos from levels 2 & 3 and there is no flag at the end of level 3. So, I've uploaded 128K versions of the latest color changes. The 128K roms are the same as the original 64K roms, but doubled so they will work with the prosystem emulator (which has problems with 64K roms). Tank Command (Color+Sprite+Title)128K.a78 Tank Command (Color+Sprite+Title)128k.binNote: please let me know if the 128K bin works on a CC2.Here is the 64K rom, which works fine in MESS. Tank Command (Color+Sprite+Title)64K.a78 Tank Command (Color+Sprite+Title)64K.bin edit yet again: Here's a fun hack just goofing around. Tank Command: Midnight RunThis time you're attacking at night under moonlight. Tank Command - Midnight Run (MESS).a78 Tank Command - Midnight Run (MESS).binIf anyone wants to make a cart, here is a label to use with an Atari style shell: Click the "spoiler" button for versions that imitate the colors from screenshots in the manual and back of box: Here is a scheme to imitate the colors seen in the screenshots of the manual.Tank Command 32K (Scheme 4).a78And here is a version that attempts to mimic the screenshot on the back of the box. I made no attempt to make it look "good," only to mimic that screenshot, so don't expect it to be pretty.Tank Command 32K (Box).a78Tank Command 32K (Box).bin Click the "spoiler" button for older versions: Previous Version with stock title screen: 128K Tank Command (color edit) 128K.a78Tank Command (color edit) 128K.bin 64K Tank Command (color+sprite edit) 64K.a78Tank Command (color+sprite edit) 64K.bin Old Midnight Run: Tank Command - Midnight Run.a78 When I tried it with the Xbox emulator (based on MESS), the colors were green instead of blue (I need feedback about real hardware), so here's a version for the MESS palette:Tank Command - Midnight Run (MESS).a78 There are 3 versions of this one. One with normal explosions, one where the colors are now yellow/orange/red (this means player/enemy shots are red/yellow & bombs are red/orange/yellow as well), and one that is a combination of the two so that the body of the bombs remain gray. Tank Command 32K (Scheme 8).a78Tank Command 32K (Scheme 8).binTank Command 32K (Explosions1).a78Tank Command 32K (Explosions1).binTank Command 32K (Explosions).a78Tank Command 32K (Explosions).binOlder:In color Scheme 1, the background is $F8, hills are $F4, shading is $F2, and hilltops are green $C4.In color Scheme 2, the background is $F8, hills are $F6, shading is $F2, and hilltops are light beige $FC.In color Scheme 3, the background is $28, the hills are $26, the shading is $F2, and the hilltops are $FC.The player tank has been darkened in all versions (from $C8 to $C6 in Scheme 1 and to $C4 in Schemes 2 and 3).There are 32K and 128K versions in the archives. I don't know what the difference is. The 32K roms are listed as [b1] meaning they may be bad, but I haven't noticed anything wrong with them yet. However, I'm not good enough at this game to play all the way through, so further testing is needed. The 128K roms are the ones hosted here at AA and are listed as overdumps, but they work. The 64K ones listed as good don't seem to work with Prosystem, so they've not been included.I'd like to get some clarification about the 32K roms if anyone knows anything about them.Anyway, here are some pics and downloads. NOTE: I don't expect the 128K bins to work on a CC2, but if you try them, please let me know the result. Tank Command A78s.zipTank Command BINs.zipTank Command 32K (Scheme 7).a78Tank Command 32K (Scheme 7).binTank Command 32K (Midnight Run).a78Tank Command 32K (Midnight Run).binTank Command 32K (Midnight Run MESS).a78Tank Command 32K (Midnight Run MESS).bin Edited December 25, 2014 by KevinMos3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammR25 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 The first time I ran the game all the tan things were green on the real thing. After my 7800 sat while I was getting the pictures off my camera the dirt fixed itself and at the moment it works fine. It'sstill correct even after turning off my 7800 and turning it back on so I'll assume that was actually my 7800. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinMos3 Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share Posted October 9, 2012 Thanks for the feedback. I was especially curious about how the F chroma values (the "tan" colors) look on a 7800, because on a 2600 they can sometimes have green hue. I've noticed that a couple of my TVs show slightly different colors when I first turn them on. For example, one TV shows the slight color variations in the garage in the opening screen of my Double Dragon hack when first powered on, but after a few minutes, the orange & brown colors blend together. Could it be your television causing the color change you experienced? NOTE: 64K rom fixed and added to first post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinMos3 Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 Cart labels added to the first post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinMos3 Posted December 22, 2014 Author Share Posted December 22, 2014 Wow, I didn't realize how out-dated the ROMs were. I thought I uploaded the new title screen a long time ago, but was mistaken... so I've added them to the first post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Kevin, unlike your Activision hacks, this can be put on cart, for a long time by now. I was just pointed to this by someone a couple of days ago, here is the pudding (I have some more of these)... EDIT: May I also mention, this is far superior to the original. Nice work. The label was modified to match Marc's box, placing your credit at the top right, inside the yellow triangle. What is on these carts, is the latest version of the title screen and does not match the back of the box though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atari181 Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 (edited) If you are looking to order one of these here is the link http://atariage.com/forums/topic/237211-tank-command-special-edition-order-info/ Edited April 13, 2015 by atari181 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinMos3 Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 If you are looking to order one of these here is the link http://atariage.com/forums/topic/237211-tank-command-special-edition-order-info/ I can't view the link for some reason. Anyway, I've been wanting to do a run for about 2 years... I ordered the eproms (about 2 years ago), bought plenty of carts for shells (again, about 2 years ago), and have just been waiting on the boards (yep, for about 2 years). While my general attitude is to claim no credit for hacks, I'd appreciate if this went through me since I've already invested in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPUWIZ Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 I sent you a PM, to get you hooked up with boards to make your run a reality. Shame you have not been paying attention to the 7800 hardware scene in the last 2 years. The basic bankswitch board to run this game was done about 2 years ago. I've made other, more powerful boards since then, even one that can handle a POKEY at a non-standard address (also has other fancy features, like saving and copy protection etc.). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIO2 Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Awesome work. I just found this post. Yours looks much better than the old version. I was just playing the old version and captured the flag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Kaboomer Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 On 10/4/2012 at 2:43 AM, KevinMos3 said: ...... If anyone wants to make a cart, here is a label to use with an Atari style shell: Click the "spoiler" button for versions that imitate the colors from screenshots in the manual and back of box: Reveal hidden contents Here is a scheme to imitate the colors seen in the screenshots of the manual. Tank Command 32K (Scheme 4).a78 And here is a version that attempts to mimic the screenshot on the back of the box. I made no attempt to make it look "good," only to mimic that screenshot, so don't expect it to be pretty. Tank Command 32K (Box).a78 Tank Command 32K (Box).bin Click the "spoiler" button for older versions: Reveal hidden contents Previous Version with stock title screen: 128K Tank Command (color edit) 128K.a78 128.13 kB · 267 downloads Tank Command (color edit) 128K.bin 128 kB · 265 downloads 64K Tank Command (color+sprite edit) 64K.a78 64.13 kB · 268 downloads Tank Command (color+sprite edit) 64K.bin 64 kB · 274 downloads Old Midnight Run: Tank Command - Midnight Run.a78 128.13 kB · 284 downloads When I tried it with the Xbox emulator (based on MESS), the colors were green instead of blue (I need feedback about real hardware), so here's a version for the MESS palette: Tank Command - Midnight Run (MESS).a78 There are 3 versions of this one. One with normal explosions, one where the colors are now yellow/orange/red (this means player/enemy shots are red/yellow & bombs are red/orange/yellow as well), and one that is a combination of the two so that the body of the bombs remain gray. Tank Command 32K (Scheme 8).a78 Tank Command 32K (Scheme 8).bin Tank Command 32K (Explosions1).a78 Tank Command 32K (Explosions1).bin Tank Command 32K (Explosions).a78 Tank Command 32K (Explosions).bin Older: In color Scheme 1, the background is $F8, hills are $F4, shading is $F2, and hilltops are green $C4. In color Scheme 2, the background is $F8, hills are $F6, shading is $F2, and hilltops are light beige $FC. In color Scheme 3, the background is $28, the hills are $26, the shading is $F2, and the hilltops are $FC. The player tank has been darkened in all versions (from $C8 to $C6 in Scheme 1 and to $C4 in Schemes 2 and 3). There are 32K and 128K versions in the archives. I don't know what the difference is. The 32K roms are listed as [b1] meaning they may be bad, but I haven't noticed anything wrong with them yet. However, I'm not good enough at this game to play all the way through, so further testing is needed. The 128K roms are the ones hosted here at AA and are listed as overdumps, but they work. The 64K ones listed as good don't seem to work with Prosystem, so they've not been included. I'd like to get some clarification about the 32K roms if anyone knows anything about them. Anyway, here are some pics and downloads. NOTE: I don't expect the 128K bins to work on a CC2, but if you try them, please let me know the result. Tank Command A78s.zip Tank Command BINs.zip Tank Command 32K (Scheme 7).a78 Tank Command 32K (Scheme 7).bin Tank Command 32K (Midnight Run).a78 Tank Command 32K (Midnight Run).bin Tank Command 32K (Midnight Run MESS).a78 Tank Command 32K (Midnight Run MESS).bin Stumbled upon this old thread. Is it still possible to make/order cart from AA for this Hack? (Tried the link above and it's dead) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinMos3 Posted November 10, 2019 Author Share Posted November 10, 2019 On 11/8/2019 at 3:16 PM, Kaboomer said: Stumbled upon this old thread. Is it still possible to make/order cart from AA for this Hack? (Tried the link above and it's dead) I'm fairly certain you can order a custom cart from the AA store. The links above still work for me. You got me thinking though -- I bought a couple hundred old carts several years ago for making runs of this and other games. They are in storage and I've not really had the heart to sacrifice them. I still have the EPROMs. If I get an stl file for a 3D printed cart, I could see what the cost would be to do it that way with custom colored shells. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 That would be cool! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Kaboomer Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 11 hours ago, KevinMos3 said: I'm fairly certain you can order a custom cart from the AA store. The links above still work for me. You got me thinking though -- I bought a couple hundred old carts several years ago for making runs of this and other games. They are in storage and I've not really had the heart to sacrifice them. I still have the EPROMs. If I get an stl file for a 3D printed cart, I could see what the cost would be to do it that way with custom colored shells. Yeah, I think I and others might be interested in that! Maybe a different colored shell for the midnight v. color versions! I saw there is a 128K and a 64K but looks like the 64K versions would be for the cart then from reading above. Let me know if you really would do a run, otherwise I'll contact Al with the bins and labels in this post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinMos3 Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 (edited) You have me interested in this again. I’m going to try printing some shells at the library and see how they turn out and how much they’ll cost (they charge by the hour). Their selection of colors is lacking, but I know they have green (kind of a lime shade), silver (which doesn’t turn out as cool as you’d think), dark blue (which could be suitable for the Midnight variant), medium gray, and of course black. There are a few other colors (like red and yellow), but I can’t think of any that would be appropriate. I’d like to order my own colors, but the printer they have that does a decent job takes an uncommon size. All the colors I like on amazon would only work with their printer that does a really crappy job. Edited November 11, 2019 by KevinMos3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles N Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 On 10/4/2012 at 9:43 AM, KevinMos3 said: Have you ever wanted to change the pinkish color of Tank Command to something different? Well, here is a solution. update: I didn't realize how out-dated the ROMs were, so I've added updated ROMs for the regular 64K and 128K game that includes a title screen edit. The 32K roms (moved to the spoiler section) are condensed versions of the 64K rom. They are missing the buildings and missile silos from levels 2 & 3 and there is no flag at the end of level 3. So, I've uploaded 128K versions of the latest color changes. The 128K roms are the same as the original 64K roms, but doubled so they will work with the prosystem emulator (which has problems with 64K roms). Tank Command (Color+Sprite+Title)128K.a78 128.13 kB · 276 downloads Tank Command (Color+Sprite+Title)128k.bin Note: please let me know if the 128K bin works on a CC2. Here is the 64K rom, which works fine in MESS. Tank Command (Color+Sprite+Title)64K.a78 64.13 kB · 232 downloads Tank Command (Color+Sprite+Title)64K.bin 64 kB · 223 downloads edit yet again: Here's a fun hack just goofing around. Tank Command: Midnight Run This time you're attacking at night under moonlight. Tank Command - Midnight Run (MESS).a78 Tank Command - Midnight Run (MESS).bin If anyone wants to make a cart, here is a label to use with an Atari style shell: Click the "spoiler" button for versions that imitate the colors from screenshots in the manual and back of box: Reveal hidden contents Here is a scheme to imitate the colors seen in the screenshots of the manual. Tank Command 32K (Scheme 4).a78 And here is a version that attempts to mimic the screenshot on the back of the box. I made no attempt to make it look "good," only to mimic that screenshot, so don't expect it to be pretty. Tank Command 32K (Box).a78 Tank Command 32K (Box).bin Click the "spoiler" button for older versions: Reveal hidden contents Previous Version with stock title screen: 128K Tank Command (color edit) 128K.a78 128.13 kB · 268 downloads Tank Command (color edit) 128K.bin 128 kB · 266 downloads 64K Tank Command (color+sprite edit) 64K.a78 64.13 kB · 269 downloads Tank Command (color+sprite edit) 64K.bin 64 kB · 275 downloads Old Midnight Run: Tank Command - Midnight Run.a78 128.13 kB · 285 downloads When I tried it with the Xbox emulator (based on MESS), the colors were green instead of blue (I need feedback about real hardware), so here's a version for the MESS palette: Tank Command - Midnight Run (MESS).a78 There are 3 versions of this one. One with normal explosions, one where the colors are now yellow/orange/red (this means player/enemy shots are red/yellow & bombs are red/orange/yellow as well), and one that is a combination of the two so that the body of the bombs remain gray. Tank Command 32K (Scheme 8).a78 Tank Command 32K (Scheme 8).bin Tank Command 32K (Explosions1).a78 Tank Command 32K (Explosions1).bin Tank Command 32K (Explosions).a78 Tank Command 32K (Explosions).bin Older: In color Scheme 1, the background is $F8, hills are $F4, shading is $F2, and hilltops are green $C4. In color Scheme 2, the background is $F8, hills are $F6, shading is $F2, and hilltops are light beige $FC. In color Scheme 3, the background is $28, the hills are $26, the shading is $F2, and the hilltops are $FC. The player tank has been darkened in all versions (from $C8 to $C6 in Scheme 1 and to $C4 in Schemes 2 and 3). There are 32K and 128K versions in the archives. I don't know what the difference is. The 32K roms are listed as [b1] meaning they may be bad, but I haven't noticed anything wrong with them yet. However, I'm not good enough at this game to play all the way through, so further testing is needed. The 128K roms are the ones hosted here at AA and are listed as overdumps, but they work. The 64K ones listed as good don't seem to work with Prosystem, so they've not been included. I'd like to get some clarification about the 32K roms if anyone knows anything about them. Anyway, here are some pics and downloads. NOTE: I don't expect the 128K bins to work on a CC2, but if you try them, please let me know the result. Tank Command A78s.zip Tank Command BINs.zip Tank Command 32K (Scheme 7).a78 Tank Command 32K (Scheme 7).bin Tank Command 32K (Midnight Run).a78 Tank Command 32K (Midnight Run).bin Tank Command 32K (Midnight Run MESS).a78 Tank Command 32K (Midnight Run MESS).bin Got your daylight-grfx-update! Super-cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinMos3 Posted November 18, 2019 Author Share Posted November 18, 2019 I've done two 3D prints of different shell designs so far. One won't work for larger PCB 7800 games, and the other requires a lot of work to make it acceptable. Both took roughly 5 hours to print which is also not good for anything more than a very small run. I'm going to try some different settings to see if I can get a better print with less work afterward. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Kaboomer Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 On 11/17/2019 at 9:45 PM, KevinMos3 said: I've done two 3D prints of different shell designs so far. One won't work for larger PCB 7800 games, and the other requires a lot of work to make it acceptable. Both took roughly 5 hours to print which is also not good for anything more than a very small run. I'm going to try some different settings to see if I can get a better print with less work afterward. Ok, keep us posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Kaboomer Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 @KevinMos3 Haven't heard/thought about this in a few months. A little bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinMos3 Posted January 19, 2020 Author Share Posted January 19, 2020 Yeah, the 3D prints I tried so far did not turn out in a way I would be satisfied with at all. Also, the library where I was printing them is underground, so when the weather got colder and rain more frequent, it made any 3D prints other than tiny ones impossible for now, due to the humidity. As an example, I tried several times to print a shell for a retrotink (which is smaller than a 2600/7800 shell). It wouldn't even print that without major warping. I'll give it another go when the weather warms back up and that building is less humid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Thanks for the update! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moknbyrdx1 Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 On 4/12/2015 at 6:55 PM, atari181 said: If you are looking to order one of these here is the link http://atariage.com/forums/topic/237211-tank-command-special-edition-order-info/ Would love to order the new 128 version. but this link is dead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NISMOPC Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 (edited) Hate bumping old threads, but are there links to these roms available anywhere else anymore? Been searching and have been unsuccessful in my search. Thanks EDIT: I already have them - nevermind! Edited March 30 by NISMOPC DISREGARD! I already have them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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