Re: Getting wavetable support for certain games

Posted on 2018-02-28, 16:39

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For DreamBlaster S2P, scali has been working on softMPU changes : allowing to use S2P in MT32 compatibility modus. This is not a complete MT-32 implementation, but rather a mapping of the default tones. Still it can produce good results in some cases We were planning to test this same change, for …

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Re: OPL2LPT

Posted on 2018-02-24, 20:59

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here's an article by Vincent Bernat, on using OPL2LPT under linux : https://vincent.bernat.im/en/blog/2018-adlib-opl2lpt

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Re: MDA/CGA/EGA to VGA Converter Released!

Posted on 2018-02-24, 19:21

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😊 😊 😊 😊 😊 16-composite color mode !!! 😊 😊 😊 😊 😊

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Re: MDA/CGA/EGA to VGA Converter Released!

Posted on 2018-02-23, 17:48

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If you send him a board, tell him about my project website and source code ;) Of course I will, it is your project man, and it is a great project ! If there's any other information you'd like me to include in the letter (or maybe your photo ?) included in the box, just pm me. It deserves youtube …

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Re: MDA/CGA/EGA to VGA Converter Released!

Posted on 2018-02-23, 06:51

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retrocanada76 wrote: someone must donate one board full loaded to The 8-bit Guy for him to test 😀 he is doing a Tandy 1000 game.... I will send him one. I'm doing a small batch of 10pcs soon. Do you receive my pcb, yet ?

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Re: Simmconn AWE64 Adapter

Posted on 2018-02-22, 19:39

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Lazaros wrote: Sorry don't have access to PM heldma1m wrote: I've also no access to PM. Oh, I didn't realize the pm limitations. Well, you can contact me through https://serdashop.securearea.eu/Contact (I will need the shipping address.)

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Re: Simmconn AWE64 Adapter

Posted on 2018-02-21, 15:44

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maw wrote: . ps. what is the color of the PCB? 😀 black

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Re: Simmconn AWE64 Adapter

Posted on 2018-02-21, 14:53

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okay here's news : a batch of 120pcs is ordered and will be ready in april. I hope this can cover the needs :-) This is a limited run, and I am aiming for perfection. I will now start accepting pre-orders. The boards will be automatically soldered and 100% inspected/verified in a Belgian factory. …

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Re: OPL3LPT : OPL3 FM Synthesis on parallel port

Posted on 2018-02-21, 08:08

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I think is better to use a micro USB port than a mini... The fact that people use a lot of micro USB cables with Android smartphones and new tech objects... In my opinion, mini USB seems old fashionned. Yeah, I guess I am not worried being old-fashioned, when making an opl-3 soundcard... It is too …

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Re: Simmconn AWE64 Adapter

Posted on 2018-02-20, 23:18

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Are you now offering replacement Simmconns for those who got defective ones from the universal batch last October? If so, I'm interested in a Value one. Yeah, I was already offering replacement if it did not work, the offer is still valid. just pm me with your address and description of the …

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Re: Simmconn AWE64 Adapter

Posted on 2018-02-20, 16:06

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yeah still going, i asked a quote from the assembly factory, these boards will be with sockets it will be great. so you could order 1 simmconn and 2 preprogrammed GALs (for example gold and value) to swap out depending on how you use it.

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Re: OPL3LPT : OPL3 FM Synthesis on parallel port

Posted on 2018-02-20, 10:56

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Scali wrote: dreamblaster wrote: it is usb mini port (same as opl3lpt) I find it more robust than micro. I suppose it is also easier to solder, for people building their own kit? yes, that's true for opl2lpt and the upcoming tndlpt kit (but opl3lpt will be a fully factory soldered board)

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Re: OPL3LPT : OPL3 FM Synthesis on parallel port

Posted on 2018-02-20, 08:12

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Jonas-fr wrote: Very nice to see that the project is going well. Is the usb still a mini port or you're cswitching to the more common micro variant? it is usb mini port (same as opl3lpt) I find it more robust than micro.

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Re: Bonami Computer Museum

Posted on 2018-02-18, 13:29

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SpectriaForce wrote: @vladstamate Totally agree with you. The museum is pretty new, but a couple pictures certainly wouldn't hurt. It's a long trip to the north.. Well I go to bonami in april, will post a report here 😀

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Re: TNDLPT : Tandy Sound on parallel port

Posted on 2018-02-18, 13:23

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jaZz_KCS wrote: So I take it as there will be a TSR package available in the veins of the adlipt package, with a patcher and a TSR? Yeah, a TSR is already under test and seems to work. No patcher yet, but it can be done (especially for sierra games).

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Re: DreamBlaster S2P : Small form factor General MIDI on parallel port

Posted on 2018-02-18, 13:22

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Scali wrote: I've decided to release my 'SDK' for Serdaco's LPT-connected devices. It's some C headers and functions for DOS, to use the OPL2LPT and DreamBlaster S2P natively: https://www.dropbox.com/s/cikzxtk7z2uprzz/Ser … acoSDK.zip?dl=0 Wonderful !! THANKS !!! 😀 😀 😀

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Re: MDA/CGA/EGA to VGA Converter Released!

Posted on 2018-02-18, 13:14

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Holy crap i need this in my life!!! When is this going to be available on serdashop? a batch of 10 will be hand assembled soon (ready for shipping 1st half of march). The price, including preprogrammed fpga board, would be 82 euro. (+ shipping) 4 are already reserved, pm me with your address, if …

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Re: DreamBlaster S2P : Small form factor General MIDI on parallel port

Posted on 2018-02-15, 21:53

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that's fast!

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Re: DreamBlaster S2P : Small form factor General MIDI on parallel port

Posted on 2018-02-15, 21:49

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I'm selling one factory assembled working prototype s2p for 40 euro (+ shipping), pm me if interested

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Re: OPL3LPT : OPL3 FM Synthesis on parallel port

Posted on 2018-02-12, 18:09

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okay so what should I choose ? A or C ? the majority says C ? in my own blind test, there was a slight advantage for C, but not really decisive

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