Stuart Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Vorticon, on 20 Nov 2016 - 7:00 PM, said: It was for the BBC Micro. They simply broadcast to cassette tones and you had to record them off the TV speaker to a tape and load them up in your computer. A simple but brilliant way to engage the geeky viewers! Like I said, superior programs. There was a project to download off the screen as well. The only reference I can find to it is from http://sleepingelephant.com/ipw-web/bulletin/bb/viewtopic.php?t=5875: "I remember on the BBC there was a computer programme where they experimented with transmitting code while the show was broadcast. There was a hardware project to build a light dependent resistor into a suction cup and some circuitry to decode this to the serial port. You placed this suction cup over the top right corner of the tv and black and white squares were flashed during the show. After that we also had magazines giving away Flexidisc 45rpm single records to save typing in." 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gheller-iii Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 So, what other hobbies do have/have you had that aren't computer related? I was always fascinated by miniatures as a kid. Most notably, trains. There was a hobby shop down the street from me and the owner had a train set in the window that was to die for. "A train set to die for" made me think of the local miniature train enthusiasts running a 7 1/4" (I think) gauge railroad in the area. They give out free rides during special events during the year, lots of fun. See a video <here> 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Been watching The Computer Programme and Making the Most Out of Your Micro on YouTube, 2 BBC shows from the early 80's and extremely well made. Really puts to shame anything we had here in the US around that time. Well worth watching. Just come across this, very much in the style of the 80s. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/0/the-science-behind-how-the-internet-works/?playlist=series%3Ahow-it-works There's a series of videos all done in the same way covering batteries, GPS, mobile phones, ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 I have video I took at the local veteran's railroad. I will upload it once I find it. Neat stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinphaltimus Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Just sayin'... Your package from Digital Stratum, Inc. is on its way. You can track it online using this tracking number..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyerd Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 First post in a while!! Take a look what's been accomplished with the TI's cousin, the MTX512 which uses the same VDP. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wXxisSPAZhk&feature=youtu.be 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 Even at 16fps it looks quite playable. 4MHz Z80 compared to a 3.3MHz 9900... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 For those who have not noticed or are otherwise unaware, AtariAge is available securely over TLS/SSL (https.) This is handy for those who browse AA over public WiFi to prevent your session from being hijacked or your credentials stolen. TI-99/4A Forum: https://atariage.com/forums/forum/164-ti-994a-computers/ TI-99/4A Development: https://atariage.com/forums/forum/119-ti-994a-development/ Various links in the forum will lead you away from https (including some images which do not allow https,) but you can use add-ons in (in particular) FireFox to switch links automatically to https, such as https Everywhere or smart https. YMMV. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asmusr Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 Even at 16fps it looks quite playable. 4MHz Z80 compared to a 3.3MHz 9900... You also need 200MB of fast storage, but it's still very cool. The idea of storing each frame as program code instead of data was new to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gheller-iii Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 For all the electronic hobby newbies (myself included), I found this interesting series about using KiCad (open source PCB software) from schematics to PCB. A little elementary for some of our esteemed forum members, but good info for someone just starting to get interested in it. Contextual Electronics - Getting to Blinky 4.0 I've probably spent equal time doing research on the projects on here (and the tools needed to get into them) as "official" TI stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Vorticon Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 For all the electronic hobby newbies (myself included), I found this interesting series about using KiCad (open source PCB software) from schematics to PCB. A little elementary for some of our esteemed forum members, but good info for someone just starting to get interested in it. Contextual Electronics - Getting to Blinky 4.0 I've probably spent equal time doing research on the projects on here (and the tools needed to get into them) as "official" TI stuff. Thanks for the link. My projects tend to be relatively simple in general, so I have managed to do fine with Circuit Wizard which makes creating circuits very simple and approachable for the beginner or hobbyist. It includes circuit simulation as well. Unfortunately, it is aimed mostly at the education market and is pretty expensive (go figure...). I have version 1.6 whereas they are now at version 3 selling for 299 BP for the student edition!!! I purchased mine maybe 7 or 8 years ago for $99 and I still thought it was expensive then. I think it may be time for me to explore more recent open source options, and KiCad seems like a very attractive package. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Ksarul Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 I tend to use ExpressPCB most of the time--but that is mostly because I have made quite a few custom components for it that are useful to me when designing stuff for the TI. It is free, but it won't export to GERBER format on its own--for that, you need something that can read the proprietary ExpressPCB format. I use Copper Connection (that costs $50, and also allows all kinds of nice things for board design as a standalone program in its own right) to do my GERBER exports. I haven't payed with KICAD much (yet), but I probably will, just to see if I like it enough to switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gheller-iii Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Was reminiscing about a program I entered back in the day from Home Computer Magazine and went on a hunt for references to it. Came across the computer magazine archives at archive.org. Good quality scans and they have the type in listings (on the ones I checked), you can also download and search the issues. The Computer Magazine Archives Have fun browsing! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinphaltimus Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 And searching the web I came across this interesting webpage about a hardware and emulation debugger using the parallel port of the TI.Anyone familiar with this?http://www.unige.ch/medecine/nouspikel/ti99/bug99.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Vorticon Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 And searching the web I came across this interesting webpage about a hardware and emulation debugger using the parallel port of the TI. Anyone familiar with this? http://www.unige.ch/medecine/nouspikel/ti99/bug99.htm I have to take a closer look at this. Sounds interesting. I love the disclaimer though! "The contents of this webpage are for educative purposes only. I'm not a professional programmer, and therefore I cannot guarantee that the program described in here will function properly. In fact, it probably won't. It may even cause damage to your computer. And quite possibly set it on fire and burn your house to ashes, sending toxic fumes in the whole neighbourhood. Actually, it may even kill you. So if you know where your interest is, don't install it! Don't even think of it. Furthermore, be aware that using some of the third-party software included with this package (including but not limited to ROM and GROM images) may constitute a copyright violation, an infringement on FCC regulations, a federal crime or whatever it is called in the country you live in. You have been warned! By reading this page further and/or installing the software described herein, you agree on taking whole legal and moral responsability for any disapointment, loss of data, damage, accident, catastrophe, or apocalypse that this package may directly or indirectly cause or favor. And if you were thinking of suing me, forget it. I may have an MD but I'm only a scientist: I don't have any money. The program detailed below is copyrighted by me, Thierry Nouspikel, till the end of time or 50 years after my death, whichever occurs first. I grant you the right (but not the exclusive rights) to use it, and even to distribute it, as long as you understand that I take no responsability for it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinphaltimus Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 I thought I should point this out.http://atariage.com/forums/topic/259682-apollo-team-vampire-boards-for-a500-now-available-for-pre-order/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 I thought I should point this out. http://atariage.com/forums/topic/259682-apollo-team-vampire-boards-for-a500-now-available-for-pre-order/ Yah. I am in. Will go great with my new A500+ Red mobo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinphaltimus Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Yah. I am in. Will go great with my new A500+ Red mobo The wife isn't having it yet. I'll have to wait about a month or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted December 5, 2016 Author Share Posted December 5, 2016 I still have not found enough time to make that video or do a blog entry, but here is a little tease... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+arcadeshopper Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 I still have not found enough time to make that video or do a blog entry, but here is a little tease... Nice! I'm in negotiations to carry that case at arcadeshopper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted December 5, 2016 Author Share Posted December 5, 2016 I have Wednesday to myself (so far), so my hope is to get it done, or mostly done by then and have it posted by this Saturday evening. A CF7 version (which will also appear in the video) was donated by the creator and will be given away at Fest West this year to someone who can use it. That's all I'll say for now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sinphaltimus Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Hey felluhs. Since so many here are so experienced, I thought I'd share this topic from someone with a need.http://atariage.com/forums/topic/259948-recommended-us-based-amiga-repair/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted December 22, 2016 Author Share Posted December 22, 2016 If you like the topic of Mars & colonization you might want to << CLICK HERE >> for a neat little write up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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