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by Pegaz
Mon Sep 11, 2023 6:40 am
Forum: FPGA Devices
Topic: DIY-A586 FPGA
Replies: 0
Views: 165

DIY-A586 FPGA

Another interesting fpga, a good competitor for mid-range devices.
For now, it has the Amiga and Spectrum core.
As far as I can see its not available as a commercial product, but as a DIY project.

https://www.elektroda.com/rtvforum/topic3891155.html

by Pegaz
Mon Sep 11, 2023 6:30 am
Forum: Brand new software!
Topic: Crazy Forest
Replies: 12
Views: 956

Re: Crazy Forest

Like this game, I think it deserves positive comments.
Some screens have that "Cauldron" charm and there are also nice big animated sprites.
Nice work.
by Pegaz
Sat Sep 09, 2023 3:44 pm
Forum: Showcase your work!
Topic: Metal Exile (Formally Hypercore)
Replies: 26
Views: 1523

Re: Metal Exile (Formally Hypercore)

Wonderful, can't wait for the Spectrum version. :)
by Pegaz
Sat Sep 09, 2023 7:22 am
Forum: FPGA Devices
Topic: New FPGA Board from Antonio Villena
Replies: 19
Views: 1298

Re: New FPGA Board from Antonio Villena

Looks like it's back in stock, currently one piece left:
https://antoniovillena.es/store/product/zxtres/
by Pegaz
Fri Sep 08, 2023 9:20 pm
Forum: Emulators
Topic: Problem with ZXBaremulator + Recreated ZX
Replies: 7
Views: 328

Re: Problem with ZXBaremulator + Recreated ZX

The result is that I see the "bolt" icon in upper right corner indicating missing power and the ZX Recreated keyboard just doesn't work. The most important observation is that I just plug the recreated spectrum keyboard, no other devices, and I have a message that says " you need a G...
by Pegaz
Fri Sep 08, 2023 9:09 pm
Forum: Emulators
Topic: ZEsarUX X
Replies: 13
Views: 727

Re: ZEsarUX X

Happy tenth anniversary!
I've had my ups and downs with ZesaruX, but I still think it's very special and I like the direction it's going.
One of the few emulators, which supports Sinclair QL.
Keep up with the good job. :)
by Pegaz
Thu Aug 24, 2023 11:09 am
Forum: Sinclair Miscellaneous
Topic: How long have you been part of the Speccy Retro Scene?
Replies: 35
Views: 1038

Re: How long have you been part of the Speccy Retro Scene?

If we exclude the old days, my next encounter with the Spectrum and other retro computers began in 1995, on a PC 386SX 25Mhz and the famous Lunter's Z80 emulator. I remember the excitement when I started Elite at full speed and realized, that I didn't need the SAVE option from the game, because I co...
by Pegaz
Wed Aug 23, 2023 5:29 pm
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: When did the Spectrum scene hit rock bottom?
Replies: 50
Views: 1492

Re: When did the Spectrum scene hit rock bottom?

This. The moment when my favourite forum became a neglected mess dominated by a clan of self-absorbed, ban hammer wielding jerks. I didn't follow the Speccy scene for years afterwards until I discovered this place. Actually you didn't miss too much. The culmination of all those events at wos happen...
by Pegaz
Wed Aug 23, 2023 9:07 am
Forum: ZX Spectrum Next
Topic: NEXT Update
Replies: 18
Views: 1262

Re: NEXT Update

Alcoholics Anonymous You don't have to remind me, that the SpecNext propaganda machine is very strong. As an individual, if you try to go up against it, you'll be crushed. Since you know the project, ask Victor if he took Miguel's code from ZX Uno and used it in ZX Next ? When Miguel realized, that...
by Pegaz
Tue Aug 22, 2023 8:16 am
Forum: ZX Spectrum Next
Topic: NEXT Update
Replies: 18
Views: 1262

Re: NEXT Update

The comments on the last update are definitely the height of idolatry.
Every new delay is followed by messages of endless adoration of the "great leader(s)".
Orwell would be truly proud...
by Pegaz
Sat Aug 19, 2023 4:29 pm
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: Guess the screen$
Replies: 7703
Views: 232705

Re: Guess the screen$

Magicland Dizzy ?
by Pegaz
Fri Aug 18, 2023 1:03 pm
Forum: Other Retro Stuff
Topic: Why did you NOT upgrade to a C64 in the 80s?
Replies: 55
Views: 1359

Re: Why did you NOT upgrade to a C64 in the 80s?

This is interesting project, I'd like to see it in action:
https://8bithardware.wixsite.com/websit ... ge/zx-tsid
by Pegaz
Wed Aug 16, 2023 8:23 pm
Forum: Other Retro Stuff
Topic: Why did you NOT upgrade to a C64 in the 80s?
Replies: 55
Views: 1359

Re: Why did you NOT upgrade to a C64 in the 80s?

For me... As far as I know, the first C64 turbo tapes date back to 1984 and have been used in the original titles and backups, since then. Later, the loaders became very advanced, like the famous Ocean loader 4 and 5, which I remember the most, because they had music, scrolling text, border stripes...
by Pegaz
Wed Aug 16, 2023 7:30 pm
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: Google, what is the greatest Spectrum game ?
Replies: 21
Views: 517

Re: Google, what is the greatest Spectrum game ?

Nick wrote: Wed Aug 16, 2023 6:51 pm *cough* Chaos *cough*
Chaos is in 7th place, what's wrong with that?
I would definitely order some games differently, but the selection is very good.
I even discovered a two games, which I haven't played before like Keyleth and Vulcan.
by Pegaz
Wed Aug 16, 2023 6:39 pm
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: Google, what is the greatest Spectrum game ?
Replies: 21
Views: 517

Re: Google, what is the greatest Spectrum game ?

Looking at the first page of google search for this question, I noticed an excellent top 100 list, which most closely matches my taste. Obviously made by people who know the Spectrum and its history, most of the game descriptions are really well written and worth reading. https://retro-sanctuary.com...
by Pegaz
Wed Aug 16, 2023 4:39 pm
Forum: Other Retro Stuff
Topic: Why did you NOT upgrade to a C64 in the 80s?
Replies: 55
Views: 1359

Re: Why did you NOT upgrade to a C64 in the 80s?

I don't know the answer, because I did upgrade to the C64 during 1987, when my Spectrum 48k broke, after serving me well for almost four years. Perhaps this topic could be labeled "UK only", because the rest of the planet had no such dilemma. However, it is interesting how some similar arg...
by Pegaz
Tue Aug 15, 2023 8:24 pm
Forum: Games/Software
Topic: Google, what is the greatest Spectrum game ?
Replies: 21
Views: 517

Re: Google, what is the greatest Spectrum game ?

well i think it will depend on the language of the question asked i doubt any russian user will consider those early titles "the greatest" or even "above average" :twisted: Russians used the Spectrum as a substitute for a PC and somehow made a monster out of it. Of course, it's ...
by Pegaz
Mon Aug 14, 2023 10:23 pm
Forum: Programming
Topic: BASIC code to test compilers
Replies: 45
Views: 1028

Re: BASIC code to test compilers

I have a user manual for ZIP, but I can't distribute it as the author is still selling it. It was originally a listing in Your Sinclair, so you should find some detail there. MCODER 3 should compile the majority of BASIC without alteration. https://spectrumcomputing.co.uk/page.php?issue_id=321&...
by Pegaz
Mon Aug 14, 2023 10:03 pm
Forum: Programming
Topic: BASIC code to test compilers
Replies: 45
Views: 1028

Re: BASIC code to test compilers

I'm still learning @Pegaz, but FP compilers are much slower than integer compilers. I'm not an expert either, I just have a some experience with Boriel Basic compiler, but as 1024MAK already said, there are a lot of limitations with all of them and it takes a effort and knowledge to adapt the BASIC...
by Pegaz
Mon Aug 14, 2023 9:49 pm
Forum: Programming
Topic: BASIC code to test compilers
Replies: 45
Views: 1028

Re: BASIC code to test compilers

Did I make a mistake somewhere, its almost 5x slower in the bubble sort example, than Mcoder II?
260ms vs 1180ms
by Pegaz
Mon Aug 14, 2023 9:30 pm
Forum: Programming
Topic: BASIC code to test compilers
Replies: 45
Views: 1028

Re: BASIC code to test compilers

What is the fastest compiler that supports decimal numbers ?
Mcoder II gives Nonsense in basic message.
by Pegaz
Sun Aug 13, 2023 10:10 pm
Forum: Programming
Topic: Compiled BASIC games with smooth scrolling
Replies: 5
Views: 259

Re: Compiled BASIC games with smooth scrolling

Well, there is no better example than Loxley.
There are ROM calls, but no machine code executed in RAM.
More about development:

by Pegaz
Sun Aug 13, 2023 9:31 pm
Forum: Design/Ideas
Topic: decolourizing games
Replies: 53
Views: 1674

Re: decolourizing games

The colour clash like it is shown in the Wally Week series is just horrible. A good amount of Spanish games suffer from this, too. I find it much less offensive when the sprites take on the colours of the background instead. Yes, indeed, but on the other hand, making the whole game monochrome is to...
by Pegaz
Sun Aug 13, 2023 3:36 pm
Forum: Design/Ideas
Topic: decolourizing games
Replies: 53
Views: 1674

Re: decolourizing games

i just had a thought. would some games look better decolorized? take a look at this for example: https://i.postimg.cc/Lh1t5yvd/l.png Some games probably, but not Cybernoid. Both sequels are amzing as they are, I just didn't notice that color clash was such a problem there. On the other hand, Transf...
by Pegaz
Sun Aug 13, 2023 1:21 pm
Forum: FPGA Devices
Topic: Fix Memory Issue on ZX Uno (crowdfunding version)
Replies: 2
Views: 175

Re: Fix Memory Issue on ZX Uno (crowdfunding version)

Does anybody on the forum have experience in fixing an old ZX Uno board. I've had it since the crowdfunding way back in 2016 but it has unfortunately developed a fault. I loaded the PCB Tester to the FPGA (with my Pi400) and it is showing FST/SLO RAM ERROR so going to guess the SRAM is bad? Any hel...