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Redgatemodels wrote: ↑Sun Apr 21, 2024 12:57 pm Hi, looking to get a working copy on my vdrivezx, when you say copy the code do you mean the original Jetpac2, 3, 4, 5 etc?

Any guidance you could give to a numpty like me would be appreciated

I guess you have a working cartridge now? I can write up some notes for this 16K version if you like

The IF1 system variable IOBORD 23750 0x5CC6 (Border colour during I/O) gives an indication when input or output is occurring Works well for both serial and network I/O but, curiously, only works for microdrive output - not input For the fun of it, the variable can be manipulated to be "audible&...

Shared the sad news with the younger staff at work



Don't think any of them have noticed

RIP Mr Thorpe

My favourite is Eskimo Eddie - pretty perfect for such an early game

Open to all isn't it?



Compare and contrast...

Yeah CU5F does work with a stock 48K model. Had some trouble getting the TZX to load un-accelerated though, loosing the pilot tone on the third turbo block https://youtu.be/EyvkwhEgTrU Worked around this by stopping the tape, then playing back the turbo blocks https://youtu.be/wGFUNE6ezAg Tested on ...

Trying it again with CU3, setting it with "Stop at end of tape" cleared doesn't seem to make any difference? weird as it sounds! Looking at the .TZX it actually stops loading just at the end of the second code block (794 byes) before the Turbo starts (marked with an X) I tried adding a 1 ...

Little Computer People has a wall clock - handy for working out how much time you've actually wasted playing it

Oh, that's interesting - I've got slightly different settings for the cassette recorder: https://i.postimg.cc/k2PJ4Tj1/Playback-Options.png Stop at end of tape is unset?! You can change that by selecting Auto play / stop, then un-selecting Stop at end of tape and then un-selecting Auto play /stop I ...

In the past, I'd found the LERM utilities much much harder to load than the actual games I wanted to "backup" All the CU<version> F utilities are designed specifically for working with the F irebird Bleepload scheme With the CU5F TZX this will load with Spectaculator as long fast loading i...

blucey wrote: ↑Tue Apr 09, 2024 7:21 am Not Super Gran.




Again, not much extra detail from this zoom out so I'll post again today. The next one should give it away.

George Harrison's advanced Lonely Hearts Club Band simulator?

Shame the poll is limited to those magazines, missing out the C&VG demo of R-Type

Having been reminded of it today when I thought it was the Guess the Screen$ game, I decided to fire up Chronos but this time not just listen to the music. I never much rated it as a kid but I thought I'd give it a go and, you know what?, it's still GASH! Ugh! It's about the most dull shoot 'em up ...

I've really enjoyed playing this, quite the challenge and well presented - worth the wait I was about to ask if level 5 (ah-hum) could be completed without losing a life, but with some patience - and the timer running low - it can be done One other thing, the game can be paused during play by pressi...

Hi! Perhaps you can submit this info to The Tipshop? https://www.the-tipshop.co.uk/ Since we don't have a specific note or comment for cheats, we rely on their database for that. Edit: Also: https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=9677 ? Yeah, I've sent Gerard an email for this and t...

Note from admin. The authors have requested that you download the latest copy from here . Thanks! There was a bug that made the game freeze in level 42. I reported it to Colin that immediately released a fix. On the Menu Screen press V to see the version: https://i.postimg.cc/2LWGcRsc/DrAcula.png

Cabal 128K source code listing signed by Baggers

Fruitcake Cartridges https://www.drumfu.com/IMG_1998.png Spectrum 128 RAM Tester https://www.drumfu.com/IMG_1999.png System Test ROM Cartridge https://www.drumfu.com/IMG_2001.png Spectrum & Interface 1 https://www.drumfu.com/IMG_2002.png ZXC3 programmed with Microdrive Emulator https://www.drum...

Postage is death, NZ is far away, and I was always a software nerd. Don't worry, I only hijack a thread once. Just wanted to say that I very much appreciate you offering kit to the user scene first. The pics show that you cared about it. But why are you getting rid of it? Yeah, postage may be a kic...

Sinclair releases of Jetpac, Pssst and Cookie https://www.drumfu.com/IMG_1976.png https://www.drumfu.com/IMG_1970.png https://www.drumfu.com/IMG_1971.png https://www.drumfu.com/IMG_1972.png https://www.drumfu.com/IMG_1973.png https://www.drumfu.com/IMG_1974.png https://www.drumfu.com/IMG_1975.png

HiSoft BASIC and Devpac https://www.drumfu.com/IMG_1988.png https://www.drumfu.com/IMG_1989.png https://www.drumfu.com/IMG_1991.png https://www.drumfu.com/IMG_1992.png https://www.drumfu.com/IMG_1993.png https://www.drumfu.com/IMG_1994.png https://www.drumfu.com/IMG_1995.png https://www.drumfu.com/...

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PM if interested, thanks!

Sharing from an FB post:

https://www.colinstewart.co.uk/playdracula/

Freddie Lakers Airline Capers - backstory, from the other forum, is here

I have 4x IF2 cartridges - Chess, Jetpac, Trans Am and Cookie If you're interested just send a PM saying "I'm interested" For the benefit of everyone, please post to this thread for any general questions I'll follow up in a week or so that any expressions of interest can be made Cheers! Th...