miscellaneous new bbc and electron games • Acornsoft Maze v2 (BBC Master...
Hi.Rebuild of Acornsoft Maze from scratch to make use of the Master's extra memory (also B+128). Something like 4x faster.I was going to add a campaign mode, but it's only half done so I'm posting it...
View Article8-bit acorn hardware • Re: Using a GOTEK with a Master Compact
I didn't realise the England was even in my config as it didn't exist when I first made it, there are loads of new options now. I think I do save any games that say they save to full 200K images...
View Article8-bit acorn emulators • Re: B-Em
can b-em record a video of game play ? I cant seem to find an option for itStatistics: Posted by lovebug — Mon Oct 14, 2024 12:50 am
View Articlemiscellaneous new bbc and electron games • Re: Acornsoft Maze v2 (BBC Master...
This is great. I always liked Maze. Worked for me on real hardware (Master 128, MOS 3.50), and the speed is very nice! I have a B+128 and I may be able to try it on that this week.One thing that...
View Article8-bit acorn software: other • Re: The BBC Micro ROM Library
Disk Doctor ROM 1.0BDDOC10B.zipLooks like we already have that one? https://tobylobster.github.io/rom_libra ... d21fcc32fbStatistics: Posted by TobyLobster — Mon Oct 14, 2024 11:08 pm
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acorn atom and acorn system series • Re: Combined VGA / Tube interface board...
I have that version running using the DMA interface. Putting a scope on the ~OE pin of the data bus level converter is a useful way of measuring/comparing the timings. It transitions to low when the...
View Article8-bit acorn hardware • FileStore E01S RTC Running Erratically
I've commissioned my FileStore E01S/E40S into the BeebMaster Econet but one thing I haven't resolved (apart from the hard disc being broken) is the erratic real time clock. It runs ahead of time when...
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archive submissions • Re: Cruise Attack (Mikro-Gen) UNRELEASED: BBC Micro UEF...
That's brilliant! Talk about speedy service It's not too bad, either. Graphics are fun, and it has some great animations.Statistics: Posted by Cybershark — Mon Oct 14, 2024 11:32 pm
View Article32-bit acorn hardware • Re: A9Home + DOM
You see some text passing let me paste it tomorrow but I don't see the prompt. It is continues bootingAny input should jump in there. Hold spacebar during startup?Statistics: Posted by IanJeffray —...
View Articleprogramming • Re: Disassemblies of BBC Micro Games
Level 7 has disassembled By Fair Means or Foul (1988) the boxing game by Michael and Terry Simpson, published by Superior Software:* By Fair Means or Foul (Standard Edition)...
View Article32-bit acorn hardware • Re: RiscPC Parts STLs
More Archimedes than RiscPC, but I thought I'd share some very trivial bits I've just modelled, in particular the podule "T" piece, with correctly sized holes for tapping -- previous parts I've had...
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off-topic • Re: DIY Teletext Broadcasting
Turning recovered teletext services into something vbit2 can use is a bit tricky though could certainly be done.There's a program that comes as part of the vhs-recovery software which can take the...
View Article8-bit acorn emulators • Re: B-Em Tape Overhaul v3 (SAVE support, autotests)
Here is a "phantom block" edge case I encountered on one of my many trips to the Moon. I am logging it here for future generations to marvel at.A phantom block is a burst of cycles ("squawk") on the...
View Article32-bit acorn hardware • Re: Dead Risc PC VRAM module?
Good call on the tape - I don't have any, so I'll get some and give it a go. It would be excellent to get these working - I hate throwing away things that could possibly be repaired!Statistics: Posted...
View Articleacorn atom and acorn system series • Re: Acorn Atom Books
Atom.Business - 20241015.rarStatistics: Posted by gob33 — Tue Oct 15, 2024 10:30 pm
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programming • Re: Comparing 6502 multiplication routines
it looks like this will be fast enough to avoid the massive lookup tables and I understand it Perfect!Statistics: Posted by TobyLobster — Tue Oct 15, 2024 10:49 pm
View Articlenew projects and releases: text and graphic adventures • Re: Exploring...
Looking at Behind Closed Doors (there are 3 variations on WOS, I've taken the "customised" version as it has additional messages, the game logic is the same), it uses The Patch to switch between two...
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32-bit acorn hardware • Re: RiscPC doesn't boot past initial text banner
I assume you mean C500, shown as 18pF on the schematic? If I put a meter across this on one of the other boards, I get a capacitance reading (nowhere near what it ought to be, but there are probably...
View Articlearchive requests • Re: Missing BBC Games HELP REQUIRED!
I have updated the list for the first time in a while. Can anyone help with any info regarding any of the following games?viewtopic.php?p=192796#p192796Lee.Statistics: Posted by leenew — Wed Oct 16,...
View Article8-bit acorn software: classic games • Re: Disabling Firetrack auto-fire?
While you can't (easily) disable auto-fire, you can just turn the sound off. F2 I think disables sounds?Statistics: Posted by MillieTD83 — Wed Oct 16, 2024 10:14 pm
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