toymailman Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 Updated with yet an even newer version of Palomino and a new Wizard or Wor 2 game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toymailman Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 Added Three.s game that is almost done and updated Wizard of Wor 2 to the latest version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Thanks. There used to be a website where the allocated SaveKey memory areas were listed. Any idea what has happened to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toymailman Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 Thanks. There used to be a website where the allocated SaveKey memory areas were listed. Any idea what has happened to it? No problem! The link you have is the only one I remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 It got redirected to www.richard.hutchinson.dsl.pipex.com for some time. But since September 2012, Wayback Machine hasn't found that one anymore too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevEng Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Here's a fairly recent copy of the list, if it helps. If memory serves, there were 2 more areas allocated after that list. One for Atarius Maximus, and one for Cybearg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard H. Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I'm having some trouble with my internet provider, hence my page not being available. Here is the most up to date allocation list - List.htm 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 (edited) Thanks! For Three.s I have utilized two unused bytes (0x618/0x619) from Boulder Dash. I suppose that's OK. Edited May 1, 2014 by Thomas Jentzsch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toymailman Posted September 15, 2014 Author Share Posted September 15, 2014 The list in the first post is now updated with the latest info I have. There is an updated ROM for both Palomino (May 2014) and Man Goes Down (June 2013). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrogoober Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 WHEN will the atarivox restock? Want one bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iesposta Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 The list in the first post is now updated with the latest info I have. There is an updated ROM for both Palomino (May 2014) and Man Goes Down (June 2013). Explain how there is a new Man Goes Down, since Alex Herbert hasn't made contact since 2007-ish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 (edited) WHEN will the atarivox restock? Want one bad I dunno. I bought mine from The Golden Ax http://atariage.com/forums/user/18480-thegoldenax/ about a month before he fell ill. His wife, wolf Pack mommy http://atariage.com/forums/user/23353-wolfpackmommy/ was still fulfilling mail orders for some time after he fell sick, but she does not have the technical skill to assemble the parts so I imagine the supply of pre-assembled AtariVox's may have run dry. You can PM Wolf Pack Mommy for more info. Based on what I had read, Mos6507 http://atariage.com/forums/user/121-mos6507/ had purchased enough PCBs, raw material, and SpeakJet chips to meet the projected Atarivox demand for some time, but he couldn't handle the pressure of finishing them so he shipped most of the supplies to The Golden Ax to take over shortly before he had his accident. In theory, there is a large stockpile of parts (enough PCBs to make nearly 1000 AtariVoxes), but they are tied up in limbo right now which is unfortunate. Lack of a source creates a Catch 22 effect in that homebrew authors are reluctant to take advantage of the Vox capabilities if nobody will be able to utilize them. Most homebrews that utilize it only use it for saving high scores, although there are a handful that use the SpeakJet chip. It is really a great tech, albeit severely underutilized at the moment. Edited September 15, 2014 by stardust4ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mos6507 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 I never sent raw parts to GoldenAx, only complete units, and as far as I know, they are sold out. All spare parts are currently with me. All future AtariVox+ units will be sold through AtariAge. Where I left off years ago I had another batch of over 70 boards that were in various stages of assembly. This summer I finished assembling these. I still have yet to pass them through a test-cycle but I am expecting all but a few should pass the smoke-test. All they need are cases and labels (and optional cables for those who want to use it with a Vectrex). Nathan is going to update the packaging and it's worth spending the time to get it right. There was some concern that we wouldn't be able to source more Speakjets at a discount but I managed to score another great deal, and Albert and I split the cost to buy a large stash that should last for eternity. With that out of the way the only impediments I see in keeping these stocked is gaining proficiency in soldering the PIC onto the board, something that took me a lot of practice back in the day, and something that would be best for Albert to figure out, because I can't guarantee I'll have the time to do any further assembly. But he'll have to sell out this batch before we cross that bridge. So while I don't have an ETA, I would assume these would be available before the end of the year, again, all dependent on the timeline on redoing the label and manual. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 I never sent raw parts to GoldenAx, only complete units, and as far as I know, they are sold out. All spare parts are currently with me. All future AtariVox+ units will be sold through AtariAge. Where I left off years ago I had another batch of over 70 boards that were in various stages of assembly. This summer I finished assembling these. I still have yet to pass them through a test-cycle but I am expecting all but a few should pass the smoke-test. All they need are cases and labels (and optional cables for those who want to use it with a Vectrex). Nathan is going to update the packaging and it's worth spending the time to get it right. There was some concern that we wouldn't be able to source more Speakjets at a discount but I managed to score another great deal, and Albert and I split the cost to buy a large stash that should last for eternity. With that out of the way the only impediments I see in keeping these stocked is gaining proficiency in soldering the PIC onto the board, something that took me a lot of practice back in the day, and something that would be best for Albert to figure out, because I can't guarantee I'll have the time to do any further assembly. But he'll have to sell out this batch before we cross that bridge. So while I don't have an ETA, I would assume these would be available before the end of the year, again, all dependent on the timeline on redoing the label and manual. That's good news. Sorry for any confusion my post caused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toymailman Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 Explain how there is a new Man Goes Down, since Alex Herbert hasn't made contact since 2007-ish? Sure, I saw in the original thread that some had downloaded a version from his website. The posters seemed to think it was the latest version. I also downloaded it and saw it was put there in June of 2013 which is a newer date than the old ROM of 2006. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+McCallister Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Sure, I saw in the original thread that some had downloaded a version from his website. The posters seemed to think it was the latest version. I also downloaded it and saw it was put there in June of 2013 which is a newer date than the old ROM of 2006. Does it play any different or have more content than the one from 2006? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tremoloman2006 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 As soon as these are available I'll order at least 2. Dying to hear it in use! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfox0786 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 im also in for 2 been enquiring for months for these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrogoober Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 LOVE my new AV+, BUT dont understand hi score function, is it only with new homebrews or can it log original cart scores as well? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted December 27, 2014 Share Posted December 27, 2014 LOVE my new AV+, BUT dont understand hi score function, is it only with new homebrews or can it log original cart scores as well? Thanks! The AtariVox+ (and AtariVox) only support saving high scores (and/or other data) if they have specific in-game support to do so. Here's a list of games sold in the AtariAge store that have some level of AtariVox support: http://atariage.com/store/index.php?l=product_list&c=98 You would need to read the description of each game to see how the game supports the AtariVox. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradhig1 Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 I ordered an Atarivox+ and I was bummed that Duck Attack doesn't have audio for it. I was hoping it would say "Somebody get this freaking duck away from me Somebody get this freaking duck away from me...." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 I ordered an Atarivox+ and I was bummed that Duck Attack doesn't have audio for it. I was hoping it would say "Somebody get this freaking duck away from me Somebody get this freaking duck away from me...." Not all games work with the speech chip. some only save highscores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 Usually it is mentioned in the game description what exactly is supported. AtariVox Support An AtariVox, AtariVox+, or SaveKey can be used with this game to store your high scores. Additionally, with an AtariVox or compatible device, you can save your game in progress and return to it later! This means you can save your game, turn off your Atari 2600, and later re-load your game when you're ready to proceed further in Duck Attack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradhig1 Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 and I thought it was just a speech synthesizer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Wolf Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 is there a way to connect atarivox and play with two players at the same time? how about if I would solder the atarivox inside the console case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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