iesposta Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 The keyboard on the XM can enter high score initials. Lots of games have high score support coded in. Still it is not required to enter high score initials with a keyboard, there is always the scroll through the alphabet method. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mord Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 I'd like to be *that* eccentric millionaire but Power Ball and Mega Millions have been so-far uncooperative. Don't be silly, you're just not buying enough tickets. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Usotsuki Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 While you *could* do Zork in BASIC, you'd lose a lot of what makes Zork, well, Zork. Unless, of course, what you did was write a Z-machine interpreter in BASIC. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynxpro Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 (edited) You know that XM module had me, and still got me pretty inspired... I remember years ago at JS2 I use to mention the use of a YM2151 sound chip on a Atari 7800 for the simple fact that Atari had the "Atari System 1" that used the chip. It was always a what if scenario, just curious why Atari never used it in the 7800 console. I know GCC had they own sound processor for the 7800 and it would've been nice to see that kind of chip in the 7800. I wish I can make my own module for the 7800... It would be something special with an extra processor to aid the already slightly better than the 2600 CMOS. I hope this XM gets released. "Atari System 1" was done by the Atari Games Corp [known as "Tengen" in the consumer market], formerly Atari Coin - the arcade division - before Atari Inc was broken up in July 1984. Atari Games used the YM2151 because the Atari AMY sound chip wasn't available. Tramiel's Atari Corp couldn't get the AMY working and had to cancel quickly its use in the Atari ST because of it [they then planned to use it in the 65XEM but that was cancelled when they still couldn't get the AMY to work]. They shifted to the YM2149 for the ST because Yamaha wouldn't sell the YM2151 to them because they were going to be a computer platform competitor. GCC told Warner they couldn't squeeze in the POKEY onto the 7800 motherboard if it was going to fit in a retooled version of the Atari 2800/Sears Video Arcade II case. They designed the cartridge slot so it could support sound chips, CPUs, and RAM via the cartridge. They had hoped to convince Warner to make Atari [inc] buy the sound chip they were going to design - the GUMBY - but they didn't get to design it. GCC had $$$ in their eyes salivating at the thought of selling a GUMBY in each 7800 cartridge they were going to develop. But then Warner split up Atari Inc and the GCC developers had to move onto different projects or leave the company. Edited May 1, 2017 by Lynxpro 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynxpro Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Don't be silly, you're just not buying enough tickets. Ha! It's not the number of tickets, it's having the winning numbers. Back in 1994, I had 6 numbers in my head for the California Super Lotto. I got up to the machine and decided 3 of the 6 numbers sucked so I changed them at the last minute. And for that, I won $5 instead of $35 million. #true I hate 1994. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonie Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Ha! It's not the number of tickets, it's having the winning numbers. Back in 1994, I had 6 numbers in my head for the California Super Lotto. I got up to the machine and decided 3 of the 6 numbers sucked so I changed them at the last minute. And for that, I won $5 instead of $35 million. #true I hate 1994. Shoulda played both sets, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynxpro Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Shoulda played both sets, eh? I had $1 in my pocket for 1 ticket. And I was convinced the 3 numbers I changed were better and they'd win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonie Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Ahh. Bummer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Curt Vendel Posted May 30, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 30, 2017 (edited) Hi, Just wanted to come on and say hi to everyone. I escaped the jaws of death again, 7th times a charm, right? If I have 9 lives, I'm running out. I am doing very well after yet another heart surgery. People keep asking me why I keep having all of these operations... the answer is simple: I love that hospital food :-) Well, I've spoken with the XM team, been exchanging files, schematics and board design updates. Trying to get myself back up to speed and making sure we are all working off the same revision of hardware and the latest BIOS done. So looks like everything is back in sync and looking good, I'm running off 4 sample boards tomorrow, should have them by next week. Then I will be placing all of the sockets on the test boards, then adding components one by one, checking things and building them out. I have boards going out to 3 specific people for testing and review and once thats done I need to send another to Mitch so he can test on every version 7800 type that exists to see about any compatibility issues, hopefully there wont be any. Will be about a month to give everyone a chance to fully test out. Some people may post messages on their findings or post videos, that's up to them and I encourage it. I'm just happy to be back to work on things and it feels good to be getting these test boards built out to send to people. Curt Edited May 30, 2017 by Curt Vendel 54 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
128Kgames Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Thats great news Curt, about your health, and the XM. Hospital food does a body good. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dauber Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Curt, please be careful out there. Your health is the absolute most important thing. Be good to yourself! And thanks for the update! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammR25 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Glad to hear you're feeling well enough to work on this project again. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DrVenkman Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Glad you're feeling well again, Curt. That's what matters. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Just wanted to come on and say hi to everyone. I escaped the jaws of death again, 7th times a charm, right? If I have 9 lives, I'm running out. I think you get 13. I am doing very well after yet another heart surgery. People keep asking me why I keep having all of these operations... the answer is simple: I love that hospital food :-) There's always room for Jell-O. Glad to hear you're recovering and doing well! Here's hoping that you get to stay that way. Take care of yourself! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekMD Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Good to hear from you, Curt! Glad to see the surgery went well! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Never complain; never explain. Never give up, Never surrender! Never smile at a crocodile. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonie Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Thanks for the update Curt. Glad to hear you are feeling better. Take it easy on that ticker. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixMoonPatrol Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Hey Curt. Health and family,that's what important. Work at your own pace cause you've been through allot. Glad to see you back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thursday83 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Wow. Godspeed, man. I must admit, I was a doubter - glad you are on the mend and so nice to hear that you are ok. Take it easy, take care, and thank you for posting an update and clarifying the situation. I, for one, stil very much look forward to the release of the XM and any work you produce. All the best. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaiju Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Been following this for quite sometime. Glad to hear you are well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Good to hear you're doing better, Curt! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retrok7 Posted June 14, 2017 Share Posted June 14, 2017 I'm glad you are feeling better and feel up to resuming with the project. We really appreciate the update. Looking forward to hearing how the samples test out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SumerNivek Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Thanks for the update, Curt! And please take care of yourself...that is the #1 priority! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galax Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 (edited) I purchased a 7800 XM pre-order a while back in this thread but have had to slim down my collection and no longer have a 7800. If anyone wants to buy it from me let me know. Edited July 10, 2017 by galax 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corby Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 *hugs* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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