[2020-02-29 20:09:19 CET] * siggi joined [2020-02-29 20:09:56 CET] NIEMAND DA? [2020-02-29 23:37:07 CET] * siggi quit (EOT) [2020-03-01 19:56:21 CET] * rune joined [2020-03-01 19:58:21 CET] * heinz joined [2020-03-01 19:58:28 CET] hello Dave [2020-03-01 20:00:38 CET] helloi heinz [2020-03-01 20:01:08 CET] i sent you a spreadshhet for list of working games [2020-03-01 20:01:32 CET] i'll sort out something to store the games on the web soon [2020-03-01 20:01:44 CET] I will have a look there later. [2020-03-01 20:02:13 CET] I found almost no games using joystick. [2020-03-01 20:02:16 CET] ok, how are things. tell me before i tell you all my problems [2020-03-01 20:02:44 CET] i read the joystick games didnt always work [2020-03-01 20:02:56 CET] Might be we should develope an interface for a joystick that mimics the keyboard. [2020-03-01 20:03:08 CET] but you found some games [2020-03-01 20:03:27 CET] only one. [2020-03-01 20:03:34 CET] dont remnember which one. [2020-03-01 20:04:03 CET] I think very few games use common keys. Would the interface be programmable? [2020-03-01 20:04:44 CET] first one has to maake a list which keys are used usually. [2020-03-01 20:05:05 CET] I think different games use different keys. [2020-03-01 20:05:21 CET] QAOP seems most common, but only on 3 games i have tested [2020-03-01 20:05:38 CET] also ijkl on a couple [2020-03-01 20:05:47 CET] Yes, i know some games with QAOP [2020-03-01 20:06:07 CET] and also with ijkl [2020-03-01 20:06:13 CET] Sudoku, 3dmaze, tetris use IJKL [2020-03-01 20:06:47 CET] I suppose we could edit the games according to the keys we use. [2020-03-01 20:06:54 CET] One could build a keyboard with "breadboard": connect the needed keys with the joystick output. [2020-03-01 20:07:28 CET] I have seen such thing in Mahlerts. [2020-03-01 20:07:42 CET] They were used for ZX Spectrum. [2020-03-01 20:07:43 CET] Like that one I bought. 6 plugs on wires which went into the "Key" port [2020-03-01 20:07:59 CET] Yes, I got one for 5.00 a few months ago. [2020-03-01 20:08:08 CET] Could you send a photo, please? [2020-03-01 20:08:11 CET] Cant remember the name, but it has COM 9in it [2020-03-01 20:08:31 CET] Yes, I'll take one tonight. Email tomorrow [2020-03-01 20:08:47 CET] Thanks again for the pcbs. [2020-03-01 20:09:06 CET] The connectors fits now much better. [2020-03-01 20:09:22 CET] I mean the twister. [2020-03-01 20:09:58 CET] Good, I'll need to get one built. My shed is a mess just now as it was to cold to put tools away [2020-03-01 20:10:04 CET] Do you have the corona desease in UK? [2020-03-01 20:10:11 CET] Hers a link to ConCOM http://www.mutant-caterpillar.co.uk/shop/product_info.php?currency=USD&products_id=4646 [2020-03-01 20:10:27 CET] Yes, up to Friday 20 cases, today almost 40 [2020-03-01 20:10:36 CET] Italy is very bad. [2020-03-01 20:11:26 CET] We have 130 meanwhile. And the ConCOM is exactly what I mean. [2020-03-01 20:12:35 CET] OK, have a think how the pluga should work. I think maybe have the expansion edge connector at the back and wires/joystick port at the side [2020-03-01 20:13:11 CET] Maybe not. We would need space for the switches [2020-03-01 20:13:12 CET] And the twister inbetween. [2020-03-01 20:13:35 CET] Oh, you want to use the Speccy one. Good idea [2020-03-01 20:13:57 CET] I was thinking on making an ACE version [2020-03-01 20:14:01 CET] With twister you could use the ZX Spectrum devive. May be. [2020-03-01 20:14:14 CET] But i will go the easiest road. [2020-03-01 20:14:32 CET] The cost of the Speccy one could be high [2020-03-01 20:14:43 CET] We have to check if the ACE and ZX Spectrum do scan the keyboard in the same way. [2020-03-01 20:15:13 CET] Also different tracks on edge connector [2020-03-01 20:15:18 CET] Your easiest way need a lot of mechanics. [2020-03-01 20:15:42 CET] You are right, our edge connector is for the ZX81. [2020-03-01 20:15:59 CET] Yes, but cheapest on ebay is 20.00 + postage [2020-03-01 20:16:00 CET] The address lines are on different pads in case of Spectrum. [2020-03-01 20:16:18 CET] The COMCON is fpr the spectrum [2020-03-01 20:16:22 CET] for [2020-03-01 20:16:41 CET] First we should list the games, may be there is only a small number of permutations. [2020-03-01 20:17:09 CET] Yes, can you open Excel spreadsheet [2020-03-01 20:17:31 CET] We will need to add Keys column [2020-03-01 20:17:36 CET] Did the brexit has already some practical consequences? [2020-03-01 20:17:47 CET] have [2020-03-01 20:18:02 CET] Yes, Michael Barnier is even more obnoxious [2020-03-01 20:18:26 CET] Otherwise no difference so far. Should stay the same as before until 2021 [2020-03-01 20:18:53 CET] That's good. [2020-03-01 20:18:58 CET] No toll. [2020-03-01 20:19:11 CET] Yes, we need to get all projects finished before then :) [2020-03-01 20:19:28 CET] No customs just now. [2020-03-01 20:19:35 CET] And after only software exchange. [2020-03-01 20:19:54 CET] Yes, no VAT on email/atachments [2020-03-01 20:20:05 CET] Did you got the vid amplifier from Tondose? [2020-03-01 20:20:15 CET] Yes, I was going to talk about that [2020-03-01 20:20:23 CET] Did he send? [2020-03-01 20:20:28 CET] Yes [2020-03-01 20:20:41 CET] It looks very good. [2020-03-01 20:20:47 CET] The picture is great, black still the same as before [2020-03-01 20:20:54 CET] I got also one for my Russian ACE. [2020-03-01 20:21:06 CET] but nice bright fat white characters [2020-03-01 20:21:09 CET] But..... [2020-03-01 20:21:36 CET] Inverse video is strange. Is as if the AMP makes white swell [2020-03-01 20:21:54 CET] So the black dots are very small on inverse [2020-03-01 20:21:57 CET] I did not try the inverse video. [2020-03-01 20:22:20 CET] Might be not yet the right ratio of the resistors. [2020-03-01 20:22:23 CET] The characters are thin and the pixels dont connect [2020-03-01 20:22:57 CET] Thats what I thought. I asked Tondose, but he never tried inverse either [2020-03-01 20:23:02 CET] Wait, [2020-03-01 20:23:21 CET] I remember that I have used inv video in my speech program. [2020-03-01 20:23:34 CET] And the letters have been quite good. [2020-03-01 20:23:42 CET] I will check it tomorrow. [2020-03-01 20:23:58 CET] : Z 255 0 do i emit loop ; [2020-03-01 20:24:06 CET] It was not with Tondose's amp but with my amp. [2020-03-01 20:24:12 CET] The sasme scheme. [2020-03-01 20:24:15 CET] same [2020-03-01 20:24:35 CET] I wonder if its the same resistors. I'll send you a photo [2020-03-01 20:24:36 CET] I will try your loop. [2020-03-01 20:25:13 CET] The ratio of the resistors depend from the monitor. [2020-03-01 20:25:45 CET] The quality could be different at different monitors [2020-03-01 20:25:46 CET] OK, so it may be my monitor causing the problem. [2020-03-01 20:26:00 CET] Its a pits because normal text looks fantastic [2020-03-01 20:26:00 CET] Do you have several monitors? [2020-03-01 20:26:14 CET] not available at the moment [2020-03-01 20:26:14 CET] But inv video is seldom used. [2020-03-01 20:26:48 CET] True - its not a show stopper. Just something to fix if its possible. [2020-03-01 20:27:14 CET] Next Sunday I will be not online again. [2020-03-01 20:27:27 CET] More holidays? [2020-03-01 20:27:33 CET] Certain other activities. [2020-03-01 20:27:34 CET] Opera? [2020-03-01 20:27:41 CET] OK, no problem [2020-03-01 20:27:50 CET] No, visiting friends. [2020-03-01 20:28:12 CET] Did you finish the reconstruction of your home? [2020-03-01 20:28:15 CET] Have a great time [2020-03-01 20:28:33 CET] Not yet. I finished paining the new doors thyois afternoon [2020-03-01 20:28:59 CET] Still got some finishing touches to the edging for the floor and to paint the fireplace [2020-03-01 20:29:03 CET] Indoors or outdoors? [2020-03-01 20:29:06 CET] Indoors [2020-03-01 20:29:14 CET] White color? [2020-03-01 20:29:24 CET] The weather would blow your head off here at the moment [2020-03-01 20:29:25 CET] Usually we have white color here. [2020-03-01 20:29:44 CET] Yes, we used siberian spruce for the floor. Which for the doors [2020-03-01 20:30:25 CET] I put draught excluders at the bottom of the doors. My feet are no longer blocks of ice [2020-03-01 20:31:05 CET] We also got a really nice heater. Its on wifi so can control with the phone or Alexa [2020-03-01 20:31:44 CET] Do you have an Alexa? [2020-03-01 20:31:58 CET] We have two. One upstairs and one downstairs [2020-03-01 20:32:06 CET] Liz loves it for the music [2020-03-01 20:32:12 CET] Are you satisfied wwith these? [2020-03-01 20:32:30 CET] Yes, I didnt think it was any good but it can do a lot [2020-03-01 20:32:43 CET] The voice recognition is very good [2020-03-01 20:33:07 CET] No fear of bog brother is watching you? [2020-03-01 20:33:11 CET] It can tell you jokes, the weather, news, acts as a timer [2020-03-01 20:33:12 CET] big [2020-03-01 20:33:39 CET] Well, some program on TV had an actor ask alexa something and ours answered [2020-03-01 20:34:00 CET] Interesting. [2020-03-01 20:34:12 CET] But you need to say the keyword bvefore it responds. I dont think it listens before its activated [2020-03-01 20:34:26 CET] I see. [2020-03-01 20:34:30 CET] If they were listening, I would be arrested by now [2020-03-01 20:35:08 CET] Oh, Liz has a date for her hip operation. 19th march [2020-03-01 20:35:21 CET] Congratulation. [2020-03-01 20:35:29 CET] This is in 3 weeks. [2020-03-01 20:35:38 CET] Wish you all the best for that. [2020-03-01 20:35:54 CET] yes, she needs to be at the hospital for 7:30 so its a 5:00 start for us [2020-03-01 20:36:04 CET] Well maybe 5:30 [2020-03-01 20:36:21 CET] In Bristol? [2020-03-01 20:36:32 CET] A lot of roads here are impassable. No in Cheltenham [2020-03-01 20:37:07 CET] Its 30-40 miles north of Bristol [2020-03-01 20:37:43 CET] Yes, I have seen on the map. [2020-03-01 20:37:55 CET] We had a good time at Baltic sea. [2020-03-01 20:38:06 CET] Did you find the Niendorf? [2020-03-01 20:38:18 CET] Yes, NW from Berlin [2020-03-01 20:38:19 CET] (Dorf= village) [2020-03-01 20:38:33 CET] Yes, close th Lubeck, [2020-03-01 20:38:39 CET] I spotted the harbour and the boats with NIE [2020-03-01 20:38:44 CET] and 80 km far from Hamburg.-# [2020-03-01 20:39:01 CET] Nice small harbeor. [2020-03-01 20:39:08 CET] harbour [2020-03-01 20:39:09 CET] I thought the Baltic was further north towards the artic circle [2020-03-01 20:39:27 CET] Two years ago they had still 5 fishermans, [2020-03-01 20:39:35 CET] only two left nowe. [2020-03-01 20:39:39 CET] now [2020-03-01 20:40:01 CET] If the EU dont get access to UK fishing grounds there may be none next year [2020-03-01 20:40:23 CET] The Dutch are worried about losing fishing rights [2020-03-01 20:40:29 CET] The goverment has shorted the rate for codfish fishing. [2020-03-01 20:40:57 CET] Yes, I remember at school we thought the COD were numberless. [2020-03-01 20:40:57 CET] But we are on Baltic sea. [2020-03-01 20:41:09 CET] Now they are endangered [2020-03-01 20:41:16 CET] Yes, [2020-03-01 20:41:25 CET] and the prive wwent up strongly. [2020-03-01 20:41:37 CET] How do you enter the Baltic, go around Denmark from North Sea [2020-03-01 20:41:43 CET] Now it is 20EUR per kilo filltes. [2020-03-01 20:42:01 CET] fillets [2020-03-01 20:42:05 CET] COD used to be a very cheap food. [2020-03-01 20:42:16 CET] I former time ;-) [2020-03-01 20:42:27 CET] Hering is still cheap. [2020-03-01 20:42:34 CET] Same here. I like Mackarel and Kippers [2020-03-01 20:42:36 CET] 4EUR per kilo. [2020-03-01 20:42:53 CET] Herring in oatmeal then fried. Tasty [2020-03-01 20:43:09 CET] I havent had that for years [2020-03-01 20:43:23 CET] Kipper is also very popular and delicious if fresh and hot. [2020-03-01 20:43:29 CET] Have you tried rollmop herring? [2020-03-01 20:43:42 CET] Yes. [2020-03-01 20:43:48 CET] I tried in Amsterdam. Almost was sick [2020-03-01 20:43:57 CET] Do you use the name rollmop? [2020-03-01 20:44:17 CET] It isnt really popular here, but we do know the name [2020-03-01 20:44:23 CET] Do you know Bismarck herring? [2020-03-01 20:44:40 CET] No, how is it different? [2020-03-01 20:45:07 CET] Bismarck was a German cancellor in the 19th century. [2020-03-01 20:45:36 CET] And the Bismarck herring is sour with skin and is put on some bread. [2020-03-01 20:45:46 CET] Brigitte likes it very much. [2020-03-01 20:46:02 CET] With silver skin.# [2020-03-01 20:46:05 CET] I would try it if I had the chance. [2020-03-01 20:46:21 CET] I like sourkraut? Pickled cabbage. [2020-03-01 20:46:36 CET] I qam surprised that it is not eaten in UK, [2020-03-01 20:46:42 CET] I am [2020-03-01 20:46:54 CET] What about rock salmon as a substitue for Cod? [2020-03-01 20:47:03 CET] I think its conger eel? [2020-03-01 20:47:06 CET] Different tast as sourkraut [2020-03-01 20:47:47 CET] We get some german food in supermarkets. That black bread is good. Most of it is at Christmas [2020-03-01 20:47:55 CET] with cakes and wine [2020-03-01 20:48:14 CET] And small white sausages [2020-03-01 20:48:16 CET] If we will eat a Bismarck herring next time I will send a photo. [2020-03-01 20:48:44 CET] White sausage? [2020-03-01 20:48:52 CET] From Bavaria? [2020-03-01 20:49:08 CET] yes, about 5-7 cms ling [2020-03-01 20:49:22 CET] Yes, almost without taste. [2020-03-01 20:49:32 CET] Quite neutral. [2020-03-01 20:49:53 CET] These have herbs in them. Good for barbeques [2020-03-01 20:49:54 CET] You need a lot of mustard. [2020-03-01 20:50:13 CET] Yes, sausage and mustard at the beir festivals [2020-03-01 20:50:34 CET] Now my diet is gone. I will get some when Liz is in hospital [2020-03-01 20:50:45 CET] This is the way the Bavarian eat them. [2020-03-01 20:51:04 CET] These sausage is called Wesswurst. [2020-03-01 20:51:14 CET] (Weiss = white) [2020-03-01 20:51:23 CET] Weisswurst [2020-03-01 20:51:33 CET] And there is a river in Germany, [2020-03-01 20:51:34 CET] They look a little bigger than the ones Lidl sells [2020-03-01 20:51:57 CET] But yes, Wiesswurst [2020-03-01 20:52:09 CET] called Main river. It goes from East to West flows into the Rhine river. [2020-03-01 20:52:15 CET] wurst = sausage [2020-03-01 20:52:33 CET] This river is called the Weisswurst-Equator [2020-03-01 20:52:58 CET] since North of this river nobody eat this sausage. [2020-03-01 20:53:10 CET] Interesting. Equator because it flows e-w [2020-03-01 20:53:26 CET] Im north of it:) [2020-03-01 20:53:32 CET] No, because thise line divides Germany. [2020-03-01 20:53:39 CET] When is Malherts [2020-03-01 20:53:43 CET] Those whoo like this sausage [2020-03-01 20:53:52 CET] and those who don't. [2020-03-01 20:54:13 CET] Let us stop for today. [2020-03-01 20:54:16 CET] LOL, England has a north-south divide too [2020-03-01 20:54:19 CET] OK [2020-03-01 20:54:26 CET] Talk in a fortnight [2020-03-01 20:54:27 CET] in two weeks? [2020-03-01 20:54:32 CET] yep, bye [2020-03-01 20:54:33 CET] Yes. [2020-03-01 20:54:36 CET] Bye. [2020-03-01 20:54:43 CET] * rune quit (Leaving) [2020-03-01 20:54:44 CET] * heinz quit (CGI:IRC 0.5.12)