Mika73 Posted June 28, 2018 Author Share Posted June 28, 2018 Does F18Amk2 work with PAL Colecovision ? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+grips03 Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 details on MK2 here: http://codehackcreate.com/archives/592 and here: http://atariage.com/forums/topic/280138-f18a-mk2/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omf Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 details on MK2 here: http://codehackcreate.com/archives/592 and here: http://atariage.com/forums/topic/280138-f18a-mk2/ to be fair, these threads do not mention PAL compatability Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+grips03 Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 I just pointed out there is a thread about MK2. It's best to ask Matthew about PAL in that thread. However, Matthew does say: " Wow! Now if it could do 50hz that would be really awesome, but I suspect not. Sorry, no 50Hz. Too much of a hassle since it ties in to more than just video output. Video is not easy, and there really are other things I want to do in life other than implement all the possible permutations of all the video modes of all the retro computer systems. :-)" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tursi Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 (edited) It's worth noting though, that he is talking about 50hz sync rate. The incompatibility with the PAL console is something wrong with the interrupts not firing (or being detected) correctly. This area of the MK2 got a rework, but I don't know if he's tried it in the PAL console yet. Regardless an F18A in a PAL console will turn it into a 60hz console. Edited June 29, 2018 by Tursi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omf Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 It's worth noting though, that he is talking about 50hz sync rate. The incompatibility with the PAL console is something wrong with the interrupts not firing (or being detected) correctly. This area of the MK2 got a rework, but I don't know if he's tried it in the PAL console yet. Regardless an F18A in a PAL console will turn it into a 60hz console. im happy with 60hz pal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mika73 Posted October 19, 2018 Author Share Posted October 19, 2018 Any news about this? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew180 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 (edited) Yes, I have a fix and I am testing. I don't currently have all the games mentioned as "not working" in the various threads, but I'm trying to dig them up. This is a firmware update, no hardware changes necessary, so if you made modifications in the past based on my suggestions, please revert to the original hardware configuration. Let me know if you have an EU console, a way to update your F18A (i.e. JTAG programmer or SD-cart for running the in-system update), and are willing to test. I don't want the test firmware getting on too many systems, but if it proves to fix the problems then an official release will follow quickly. Edit: Games I have tested on the EU CV loaned to me (very very very much appreciated) that were reported as not working: Bolder Dash Pitfall Space Fury Donkey Kong Moon Patrol Edited October 31, 2018 by matthew180 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mika73 Posted October 31, 2018 Author Share Posted October 31, 2018 This is great news. I have European France SECAM Colecovision. One game that didn’t work was River Raid. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mika73 Posted October 31, 2018 Author Share Posted October 31, 2018 I have Atari Max SD cartridge for Colecovision. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mika73 Posted December 4, 2018 Author Share Posted December 4, 2018 Got beta firmware today flashed to Pal Colecovision. Every game works now. There will be final version soon. Problem solved. Thanks Matthew Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omf Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 i am able to test if needed, there are other games that dont work that were not listed as tested by matthew. didnt realise ther was a possible patch. must have been sleeping that day ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mika73 Posted December 4, 2018 Author Share Posted December 4, 2018 I been testing all evening. Everything work so far. If there’s something you want me try out, just let me know. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omf Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 pong from the pong / computerspace boxset didnt work strip poker did not work either moon patrol has already been tested do you have any of those you could test? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew180 Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 ... didnt realise ther was a possible patch. must have been sleeping that day ! See post #58 above, particularly this part: "Let me know if you have an EU console, a way to update your F18A (i.e. JTAG programmer or SD-cart for running the in-system update), and are willing to test." I only received one PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mika73 Posted December 5, 2018 Author Share Posted December 5, 2018 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mika73 Posted December 5, 2018 Author Share Posted December 5, 2018 It seems I don’t have Strip Poker ROM, Pong I have works and Matt Patrol. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youki Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 (edited) I got F18A installed for France Colecovision. Some games don't work they just give black screen. I have quickly read this thread. i did not read detail , but it seems the discussion is around PAL/50hz colecovion. i want just highlight , that a Colecovision from France is *NOT* PAL . It is SECAM / 50hz with Scart cable. Edited December 6, 2018 by youki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mika73 Posted December 6, 2018 Author Share Posted December 6, 2018 Yes. I have two of those and other one is modified with F18a. Works perfect after new firmware. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unstablewarpfield Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 (edited) I have looping not working on my PAL coleco. I believe when I hit a fire button it freezes on me. Smurf and donkey kong are giving me random trouble (not starting or freezing being the most common one). I'd love to try and update my f18. Have a jtag cable ready here. Edited December 13, 2018 by Unstablewarpfield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthew180 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 V1.9 has been released and fixes all known problems detailed in this thread. See the announcement (with links to the update) here: http://atariage.com/forums/topic/262086-f18a-firmware-update/page-2?do=findComment&comment=4188744 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkoids Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Where are you getting your audio on a PAL Coleco from Mika73? I have the VGA board from Matthew but cannot find a link to the audio out is all.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digress Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 (edited) i followed this video. it also shows where to get the audio from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9I3Yc0V4Ayo Where are you getting your audio on a PAL Coleco from Mika73?I have the VGA board from Matthew but cannot find a link to the audio out is all.. Edited January 18, 2019 by digress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mika73 Posted January 18, 2019 Author Share Posted January 18, 2019 Someone please answer him. Don’t remember what pin was audio output. I am sure google can find answer. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omf Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 pin 7 of SN76489 which is sound out from the sound chip 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Like us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter
AtariAge on Instagram
Watch us on YouTube
Chat on Discord
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.