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by iss
Tue Feb 19, 2019 11:09 am
Forum: Cross development tools
Topic: Better code generation (for CC65)
Replies: 8
Views: 9638

Re: Better code generation (for CC65)

@NekoNoNiaow: I didn't understand from pictures is any difference between -O3 and opt65 output?

Else, I've tested -O3 option and there is real benefit in size. No bugs so far but I've compiled only 3-4 samples...
by iss
Tue Feb 19, 2019 11:01 am
Forum: Demos
Topic: OricExos - making the impossible
Replies: 156
Views: 112781

Re: OricExos - making the impossible

"pp buffer" is the additional Parallel Port buffering on the extension board. It's a standard 74LS245 chip i.e. 8-bit bidirectional buffer with 3 states output and is connected to VIAs port A. This allows PSG programming AND high-speed 8-bit bidirectional Parallel Port communication betwee...
by iss
Mon Feb 18, 2019 10:01 pm
Forum: Demos
Topic: OricExos - making the impossible
Replies: 156
Views: 112781

Re: OricExos - making the impossible

Ok, and how do you switch from one mode to the other, how many cycles does that take, can I change every line, multiple time per scanline, etc... without generating snow or effects like that? Or should that be just on a per-frame thing? Ha-ha, this starts to be crazy even for me ;) WIP source here:...
by iss
Mon Feb 18, 2019 9:24 pm
Forum: Technical questions
Topic: Microdisc connectors
Replies: 20
Views: 18592

Re: Microdisc connectors

But let's go back to the PSU :)... Previously I've posted in this thread picture of my Oric+Microdisc PSU in bad condition. And here is my Telestrat PSU in even worse condition: psu1.jpg Unfortunately I've got it as in the picture - all wires are cut, the transformer is in rust and what can't be see...
by iss
Mon Feb 18, 2019 8:58 pm
Forum: Demos
Topic: OricExos - making the impossible
Replies: 156
Views: 112781

Re: OricExos - making the impossible

For the audio - it's OK, both options are easy but what type of connectors do you need, so I can prepare them? I think the pseudo-code formulas to describe the mix are: Direct connect: - Fast mode: Ro = RI0 or RI1 or RI2 or RI3 Go = GI0 or GI1 or GI2 or GI3 Bo = BI0 or BI1 or BI2 or BI3 - Low color ...
by iss
Mon Feb 18, 2019 8:41 pm
Forum: Technical questions
Topic: Microdisc connectors
Replies: 20
Views: 18592

Re: Microdisc connectors

... why the Telestrat needs the -12, I suppose for the RS-232 port That's right, it's only for the RS232 compatible output. Interesting remark can be found on Telestarat's schematic: " le -12V sera fourni par l'alimentation (PL6) à partir du N°1000 " Which tells that for serial numbers be...
by iss
Mon Feb 18, 2019 7:33 pm
Forum: Demos
Topic: OricExos - making the impossible
Replies: 156
Views: 112781

Re: OricExos - making the impossible

... а transparent case, with some blinking things Yep, just like Blake's Orac :). So, two questions: - What did you finally came up with for the soundchips: Mono, Stereo (and if Stereo, how is it split?) - What are the video mixing algorithms you have implemented All 4 sound output are "as is&...
by iss
Mon Feb 18, 2019 12:04 am
Forum: Demos
Topic: OricExos - making the impossible
Replies: 156
Views: 112781

Re: OricExos - making the impossible

OricExos-preview.jpg OricExos with extensions, PAL encoder board and cumulus - everything works! As you can see the PAL encoder board has Composite, S-Video and RGB outputs. The signal amplitude from the RGB output is bit low, so I have to add an extra video amplifier - AD8013. This was the last ch...
by iss
Sun Feb 17, 2019 11:16 pm
Forum: Technical questions
Topic: Microdisc connectors
Replies: 20
Views: 18592

Re: Microdisc connectors

Nice info about Telestrat and Microdisc connectors:
A la Decouverte du Telestrat.pdf (with subscription) and DES DRIVES POUR VOTRE ORIC.
Here is the summary:
psu.png
I've rotated the connectors on the right to match the left picture.
So, the hand-written notes on your pictures are confirmed. :)
by iss
Sat Feb 16, 2019 9:53 pm
Forum: Tape and floppy disk converters
Topic: Novalight - very fast tape loading
Replies: 122
Views: 102004

Re: Novalight - very fast tape loading

I'm still not familiar with the Novalight code - it's complex and requires lot concentration. But this 7 bytes should be needed only if the next part starts with the standard header, right? I'm not sure but maybe it makes sense to have a kind of synchronization between parts... and 7 bytes are not s...
by iss
Sat Feb 16, 2019 9:32 pm
Forum: Hardware hacks and extensions
Topic: Oric-1 Sound Mod HELP !
Replies: 13
Views: 10410

Re: Oric-1 Sound Mod HELP !

Check the cable from RCA to the 1084 monitor, check the switch on the 1084's back (if any) - is it in correct position? Check again if the switch makes good connection in both positions - measure the resistance between the middle pin and the other two. BTW, check the resistance between the left and ...
by iss
Sun Feb 10, 2019 1:28 pm
Forum: Tape and floppy disk converters
Topic: Novalight - very fast tape loading
Replies: 122
Views: 102004

Re: Novalight - very fast tape loading

Great piece of software, Symoon, I really can't imagine how many time and effort you put in Novalight but it's worth! Chapeau bas! ;) The source compiles fine under Linux with GCC (just 2-3 harmless warning - no problem at all) and the tool works nice. I spotted just one thing which seams like bug: ...
by iss
Sat Feb 09, 2019 9:38 pm
Forum: Tape and floppy disk converters
Topic: Novalight - very fast tape loading
Replies: 122
Views: 102004

Re: Novalight - very fast tape loading

Absolutely incredible work! Congratulation, Symoon!
Thanks for all your effort in pushing CLOAD to the limits.
Releasing sources and the well documented details makes Novalight huge event in this small Oric world!
by iss
Fri Feb 08, 2019 2:49 pm
Forum: 6502 assembly coding
Topic: Help with a "Your computer" program
Replies: 11
Views: 12140

Re: Help with a "Your computer" program

Nice article! Unfortunately the bad scan quality is not the only problem :? You can see in lines 170 and 800 the '!'-vector is pointed to address 40396 i.e. 170 DOKE #2F5,40396 but 40396 = #9DCC and this is jump in the middle of instruction: $9DCB 85 A7 STA $A7 I think the correct entry point should...
by iss
Thu Feb 07, 2019 10:23 pm
Forum: Tape and floppy disk converters
Topic: TapOric - android TAP player for Oric
Replies: 82
Views: 81090

Re: TapOric - android TAP player for Oric

A short story with happy-end from today: The main reason to delay TapOric's first release was actually the fact that I've had problems to make it work with one particular device: Asus Zenphone 4. I made hundreds tests but loading always failed with errors. Last week I started again to try to fix the...