ADTWin is a tool for writing Amiga ADF’s from a PC to an Amiga diskette. You will need a PC with a parallel port and a disk drive from a PC or an Amiga. The writing of the diskette takes about 37 seconds. A schematic for the cable and the software is available. Website: http://m1web.de
The Commodore 6500/1 is a “single chip computer” that is used in for example the Commodore 1520 plotter/printer. The problem is that nobody knew what was inside this chip. On the cbm-hackers mailing list people started with a project of hacking the 6500/1 chip. The hack was successful and the firmware is now available. Website: http://e4aws.silverdr.com
Andrew Gillen released an update for the game the Incredible Adventures of Moebius Goatlizard. In the game you must collect the aliens and avoid the explosive devices. Changes in this version: In-game music, More enemies, Improved 2-player game and a custom game that lets you create your own screen. Website: http://blackjet.co.uk
Peter Edwards developed and new hardware device for Commodore 8-bit computers. This device can replace the Commodore Datassette. The device has an Arduino micro controller with an SD card reader and a LCD screen. The schematics and the software are available on Peters web page. Website: http://www.sweetlilmre.blogspot.com
Glen from ‘The Amiga Lounge’ wrote an article about the Commodore Amiga 2000. He writes about the introduction, the different models and the add-on cards for the A2000. He also talks about Video Toaster and the use of Amiga’s at NASA. Website: http://amigalounge.com
Rob Cranley released a new version of his game Atoms-X. Atoms-X is a remake of the old Public Domain game Atoms and is a Strategy/Action Board Game. Changes in this version: Added more keyboard controls, updated the manual, improved the code and removed a couple of small errors. Website: http://www.robthenerd.com
LSR 64 is a system that makes it possible to control a laser with your Commodore 64. The hardware is from ViTi and the software is developed by Hermit. The laser system reached the number one place in the Wild Demo Competition at the Arok Party (2014). Download: lsr64.prgWebsite: CSDb
Welcome to episode 92 of the UK’s No.1 Retro Gaming Podcast. In this episode, Sam (mrsid), Steve (press play on tape) and Paul (the drisk) chat through the history of gaming powerhouse Psygnosis. This is the follow up to their History of Ocean podcast and similar to that, they chat about key games, milestones in the companies history and have…
Floppy Days is a podcast dedicated to all kinds of retro personal computers. This month Randy Kindig released two episodes in a row: Floppy Days Episode 19 – Interview with Apple II Fan Ken Gagne Floppy Days Episode 20 – Peter Bartlett TRS-80 Model I MISE You can subscribe to the podcast using iTunes and RSS, or download it directly from…
– Added Blizzard 1230-IV and Blizzard 1260 board options. Do not use if you only want to run WB and other programs, it is not JIT direct compatible due to memory address space aliasing. Only emulates memory layout (which is Blizzard unique), matching CPU is not 100% required if you want to try weird configs. Map ROM is also emulated,…
