acorn & bbc micro user group (abug) events • Re: [TWO SPACES LEFT]...
Hello, may I book a table? Probably just me and my laptop for Friday evening / Saturday / Sunday.Statistics: Posted by davel — Fri Oct 04, 2024 9:24 pm
View Article32-bit acorn hardware • Re: IDE 40pin to 44pin DOM adapter
I realised it's possible to fit a female IDC header to the same board(s) and fit the thing on the end of a cable. This means it can be used to replace the spinning rust in a RiscPC with ADFS, whilst...
View Article8-bit acorn software: classic games • Re: Two players simultaneously
Grid is two player only. Two Joystick, One Joystick/One Keyboard, or two Keyboard.https://bbcmicro.co.uk/game.php?id=3819Well worth a mention. Slick looking game which I think you deleted the thread...
View Article8-bit acorn hardware • Re: Using a GOTEK with a Master Compact
This applies to ADFS (which is the normal filing system on a Master Compact).The current directory is the root on drive 0.To use drive 1 change the current directory to drive 1:Code: *DIR:1Or use the...
View Articleoff-topic • Re: A BBC Micro podcast generated by NotebookLM
I found the presentation style, with the constant trivial affirmations, grating. That, I suspect, reflects more on me than the presentation though.And, thinking back across the podcast, it’s quite...
View Article8-bit acorn software: other • Re: The BBC Micro ROM Library
ALPS 2.4 to addStatistics: Posted by iamaran — Sat Oct 05, 2024 11:37 pm
View Articlenew projects in development: games • Re: Star Trail for the BBC Micro and...
This looks really nice! Apologies if I've missed something, but is there a way "out" if I select one of the eight icons at the bottom right and then change my mind? For example, if I press Return on...
View Articlemiscellaneous new bbc and electron games • Re: BBC Trees & Tents
Hi Kees,As I get older, I am less keen to play games which require fast reflexes, and instead I enjoy more puzzle-like games. I had a decent go with Trees & Tents, and I thought I might give you a...
View Article8-bit acorn hardware • Re: Cub Monitor Question
Yes, that's backwards! It's better to look at a datasheet - e.g. here's Farnell's own-brand version or OnSemi's version.Statistics: Posted by atsampson — Sun Oct 06, 2024 1:00 am
View Article8-bit acorn software: other • Re: Extra colours
Windows XP used the 'Bliss' photograph - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bliss_(photograph)Statistics: Posted by TobyLobster — Sun Oct 06, 2024 10:23 pm
View Article8-bit acorn hardware • Re: CUB Monitor Image
Thanks Mark,I've put a multimeter across the output to the degauss coil and sure enough no voltage when switching the monitor on. Its a T432, any recommendations for where I can find a...
View Article32-bit acorn hardware • Re: RiscPC doesn't boot past initial text banner
That's right, there's an initial black screen which lasts a couple of seconds, then a cursor for 5 seconds, then "RISC OS 8M" etc.I left it switched off for a few hours then went back to it. It has...
View Article8-bit acorn hardware • Re: Odd Graphics Issue - Too 'Blocky'?
Or an open circuit fault in the line that provides A0. A short circuit may also cause the symptoms.But it’s not on the DRAM side, as otherwise the symptoms would be worse.MarkStatistics: Posted by...
View Article8-bit acorn software: other • Re: The BBC Micro ROM Library
Firefox (on Windows 10) reports 688.64 kB (705,168 bytes) and loads it without problems even though I opened it while nearly maxing out my internet connection.MarkStatistics: Posted by 1024MAK — Mon...
View Article8-bit acorn hardware • Re: Music 5000 problem
Note the discussion in this other thread: https://www.stardot.org.uk/forums/viewt ... 50#p217350Statistics: Posted by Coeus — Mon Oct 07, 2024 11:05 pm
View Articlecommunications • Re: Terminal emulator for BBC Micro with separate...
It's not a complete solution, but if you're hacking something up yourself, you might find some value in my STEM terminal emulator ROM.This essentially gives you a VT102 or VT52 terminal emulation...
View Article8-bit acorn software: games - high scores • Re: High Score Challenge - S23 -...
Had a couple of goes tonight. I still struggle with the timing. It's like my reflexes are too fast for the game, and I have to deliberately slow down my key presses, which is really unnatural. That...
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8-bit acorn software: other • Re: IntegraB IBOS ROM Updates, Bug Reports and...
Hi Jonathan,Thanks for all the feedback...[*]Implement new software Write Protect & Write Enable commands, *SRWP & *SRWE. These commands will only function on V2 hardware. They will generate a...
View Article8-bit acorn hardware • Re: RGB to HDMI using a Pi Zero and a small CPLD
My enhanced RGBtoHDMI boards are now available from CJE Micros:https://cjemicros.co.uk/micros/prices/c ... #DB-IB-R2HInitially just the digital versions with the analog versions to be added in the...
View Article8-bit acorn software: other • Re: Comal from Basic, Recursive Variable Scope?
So far, so good. Except the Comal runs far too quickly and returns the wrong answer (6, it should be 7).You get 6 if your THEN/ELSE clauses are swapped.Here is working code on COMAL 80 for C64:Code:...
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