8-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 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 Article32-bit acorn hardware • Re: RiscPC doesn't boot past initial text banner
I didn't realise that - I thought it had to be 3.70 for the StrongArm. OK, I'll pop in 3.60 and use that.You need 3.7 or better to take advantage of SA, but it'll POST, which is what's of interest...
View Article8-bit acorn hardware • Re: Cub Monitor Question
Is this 2N3904 pinout picture wrong:https://www.apogeeweb.net/upload/image/ ... 411245.jpgStatistics: Posted by BeebMaster — Sat Oct 05, 2024 11:20 pm
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 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 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:...
View ArticleEconet in all its guises • Re: Econet to AUN bridge on Raspberry Pi - released
KenThe econet bridge looks fabulous. I’m very keen to buy one. Kind regards PaulStatistics: Posted by Y84485TYSO — Tue Oct 08, 2024 9:31 pm
View Articleoff-topic • Re: UK eBay seller fees changes
I presume Paypal are still charging sellers for receiving the buyer's money?You're a little behind the times, as ebay handle all payments themselves now - PayPal are no longer used.That rolled in at...
View Article8-bit acorn software: other • Re: Programming challenge - biggest octahedron...
(Just to note, something IanS pointed out to me, in Matt Parker's video we are told that Grace's shape was proved in 1970 to be a global maximum - Grace was only able to note that it was the best...
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