[2020-04-12 19:49:56 CEST] * rune joined [2020-04-12 19:53:27 CEST] * heinz joined [2020-04-12 19:53:41 CEST] Hello Dave, [2020-04-12 19:53:48 CEST] happy Eastern. [2020-04-12 19:54:28 CEST] We had a marvelous weather here. [2020-04-12 19:57:09 CEST] hELLO hEINZ, happy easter to you. Same here fpor the weather [2020-04-12 19:57:23 CEST] I've been outside for days... [2020-04-12 19:57:32 CEST] Liz is very happy [2020-04-12 19:58:17 CEST] Im going trhough all ACE games and recording keys [2020-04-12 20:01:16 CEST] The order: You have made a scond order, and I have paid now. 26€ for all. [2020-04-12 20:01:47 CEST] In Germnay there is no VAT for items below 20€. [2020-04-12 20:02:19 CEST] There was nothing in the basket when I looked. It must have stored items in cookies [2020-04-12 20:02:37 CEST] Did you use my uploads? [2020-04-12 20:03:01 CEST] I could find both orders. With different numbers. The basket was empty of course. [2020-04-12 20:03:18 CEST] Yes, I've used your uploads. [2020-04-12 20:03:23 CEST] Ah, OK my bad. [2020-04-12 20:03:36 CEST] Without space between the small stripes. [2020-04-12 20:03:39 CEST] What was the delivery. they wanted 19.00 [2020-04-12 20:03:50 CEST] Delivery is 10€. [2020-04-12 20:04:02 CEST] No express, normal shipping. [2020-04-12 20:04:14 CEST] 8-10 days [2020-04-12 20:04:32 CEST] OK, Not DHL, just airmail [2020-04-12 20:04:44 CEST] It is DHL. But no express. [2020-04-12 20:05:03 CEST] OK, I didnt know they did normal. [2020-04-12 20:05:08 CEST] But good value [2020-04-12 20:05:17 CEST] And the delivery is mucg faster then for items from eBay. [2020-04-12 20:05:28 CEST] muchä [2020-04-12 20:05:44 CEST] Yes, except the edge connectors I ordered in Taiwan - 8 days [2020-04-12 20:06:12 CEST] The version1 works well, [2020-04-12 20:06:23 CEST] but I could not try automatic fire. [2020-04-12 20:06:30 CEST] Good, I have mine finished except for 4066 ICs [2020-04-12 20:06:36 CEST] I don't know a games for it. [2020-04-12 20:06:53 CEST] I have used a 10k poti. [2020-04-12 20:07:02 CEST] It gives 10 Hz. [2020-04-12 20:07:07 CEST] Autofire? Surely that justs repeats fire key [2020-04-12 20:07:17 CEST] With 200 Ohm you will get 450 Hz. [2020-04-12 20:07:36 CEST] I wasnever good enough to need it. [2020-04-12 20:07:37 CEST] Yes, repeats the fire key. [2020-04-12 20:08:14 CEST] The joystick can be used without autofire? [2020-04-12 20:08:38 CEST] Of course, just place the jumper in the opposite direction. [2020-04-12 20:08:53 CEST] at "off" [2020-04-12 20:09:15 CEST] You will need a week at malherts next year to demo everything thats being made just now [2020-04-12 20:09:25 CEST] ;-) [2020-04-12 20:09:53 CEST] Norbert will use 28 pin sockets for his adaptors. [2020-04-12 20:10:11 CEST] What is next after Joystick I/F [2020-04-12 20:10:32 CEST] First let us try if the new joystick will work as well. [2020-04-12 20:10:34 CEST] I will use those too. Alos my version is slightly different [2020-04-12 20:10:48 CEST] I have all Data and Address at one side [2020-04-12 20:10:57 CEST] There is a "Sinclair Left" config. [2020-04-12 20:11:18 CEST] Do you want to use it too? [2020-04-12 20:11:19 CEST] Question. what is put in the addresses calculated for the Eprom [2020-04-12 20:11:42 CEST] I would say no, its only for 2 player games. [2020-04-12 20:11:51 CEST] The values "data", so 253 and so on. [2020-04-12 20:12:04 CEST] If we have a tool to create eproms people can make their own [2020-04-12 20:12:04 CEST] data from your list. [2020-04-12 20:12:18 CEST] Ah, I thought that was for the dat lines. [2020-04-12 20:12:25 CEST] OK I understand now [2020-04-12 20:12:39 CEST] Yes, but don't forget to put all others memorxy places to 255. [2020-04-12 20:12:45 CEST] And we leave the unused addresses at 255 [2020-04-12 20:12:50 CEST] you just beat me [2020-04-12 20:13:03 CEST] Yes. [2020-04-12 20:13:22 CEST] So I initialise the array with 255, then go through the config screen and calculate address & data [2020-04-12 20:13:34 CEST] Exactly. [2020-04-12 20:13:37 CEST] then write the data to that address in the array [2020-04-12 20:13:44 CEST] then dump it to a file [2020-04-12 20:13:45 CEST] Yes. [2020-04-12 20:14:07 CEST] Are the addresses from 0? or do I have to subtract 1 [2020-04-12 20:14:12 CEST] The EPROM contains only 5 x 8 data differeent from 255. [2020-04-12 20:14:20 CEST] different [2020-04-12 20:14:46 CEST] The addresses starts at 0 as usually. [2020-04-12 20:14:51 CEST] The addresses calculated are in the same scheme 0-65355 [2020-04-12 20:14:59 CEST] Yes. [2020-04-12 20:15:05 CEST] OK. Perfect. should be done tomorrow morning [2020-04-12 20:15:25 CEST] And only five data different from 255 in each 8k bank. [2020-04-12 20:15:27 CEST] Do you want this 28 pin eeprom? [2020-04-12 20:15:56 CEST] its 64k [2020-04-12 20:16:00 CEST] I think I have some. But online programming is impossible. [2020-04-12 20:16:23 CEST] true but you dont need UV to clear it [2020-04-12 20:16:25 CEST] That is why Ingo has proposed a flash ROM.Hence [2020-04-12 20:16:45 CEST] This could be programmed onboard. [2020-04-12 20:17:00 CEST] I think there will only be very few games with "funny" keysets. [2020-04-12 20:17:12 CEST] But there are only 32k with 28 pins available. [2020-04-12 20:17:22 CEST] And most of those will have a reconfigurable option. So just set to cursor [2020-04-12 20:17:24 CEST] This would mean 4 configs. [2020-04-12 20:18:13 CEST] I would stick to 8, that should cover everything most people want. Those that need more can buy two joysticks [2020-04-12 20:18:20 CEST] Those people who want to do this could modify the board: Cut the A14 line and connect with /WE. [2020-04-12 20:18:56 CEST] I think there are at most 4 configs that are really important. [2020-04-12 20:19:19 CEST] Yes, cursor, sinclair and OAQP M [2020-04-12 20:19:32 CEST] Do you understand how the joystick caard works? [2020-04-12 20:19:35 CEST] or OAQP SPC [2020-04-12 20:20:10 CEST] Sort of, Up to the Eprom and then it gets fuzzy [2020-04-12 20:20:45 CEST] Should I explain? [2020-04-12 20:21:15 CEST] Could we do this away from the chat? [2020-04-12 20:21:28 CEST] Yes, another time. [2020-04-12 20:21:38 CEST] I guess the ZX Team guys would want an explanation too [2020-04-12 20:21:46 CEST] Now I have to wait for the pcbws. [2020-04-12 20:21:51 CEST] or do most of them know this stuff [2020-04-12 20:22:10 CEST] I am afraid that they will lie at Frankfurt airport. [2020-04-12 20:22:17 CEST] for several days. [2020-04-12 20:22:30 CEST] Order in today. They should be ready by Monday, picked up Tuesday or Wednesday. Delivery.... [2020-04-12 20:22:50 CEST] Is there any kind of tracking? [2020-04-12 20:22:54 CEST] 24th [2020-04-12 20:23:35 CEST] With DHL there should be. You can go in to JLCPCB and look at the order. From there look at progress and there are something like 12 steps. [2020-04-12 20:23:46 CEST] OK. [2020-04-12 20:23:57 CEST] Should we publish the scheme? [2020-04-12 20:24:06 CEST] I mean your scheme? [2020-04-12 20:24:10 CEST] Then it seems that they site waiting pickup for a day or so. I guess DHL may not fly in as often as before [2020-04-12 20:24:35 CEST] Its your scheme. Im just the track layer. [2020-04-12 20:24:42 CEST] The delivery time doesn't matter. We have time enough. [2020-04-12 20:24:53 CEST] Yes publish it. It has the ZX TEAM on it [2020-04-12 20:24:56 CEST] But you have drawn it. [2020-04-12 20:25:09 CEST] OK, our scheme [2020-04-12 20:25:18 CEST] I made a jpg from the pdf. [2020-04-12 20:25:20 CEST] But you designed it. I couldnt do that [2020-04-12 20:25:30 CEST] OK, will do that. [2020-04-12 20:25:56 CEST] Tondose got his parcel yesterday, [2020-04-12 20:26:06 CEST] Look at the oprgress on the PCBs, It shows movies of the production process. Quiet interestingf [2020-04-12 20:26:14 CEST] and Norbert some days ago as a letter for 1,50€ [2020-04-12 20:26:16 CEST] He told me, and paid me. [2020-04-12 20:26:48 CEST] Do you have a ZX81? [2020-04-12 20:26:48 CEST] OK, I owe you 1.50. I'll add it onto the Joystick/'expansion pcbs [2020-04-12 20:26:52 CEST] With Vdrive= [2020-04-12 20:26:56 CEST] ? [2020-04-12 20:27:02 CEST] I have ZXNu with vdrive [2020-04-12 20:27:21 CEST] I also have 3 ZX81s to repair [2020-04-12 20:27:28 CEST] Oh, a problem. The board doesn't work together with the NU. [2020-04-12 20:27:38 CEST] I don't know why. [2020-04-12 20:27:56 CEST] Might be a different keyboard-scanniinng routine. [2020-04-12 20:27:57 CEST] If I have to use a ZX81, I can with a ZXPand [2020-04-12 20:28:10 CEST] I could have acloser look the the NU scheme. [2020-04-12 20:28:34 CEST] It would mean a V6 board for the ZXNU [2020-04-12 20:28:34 CEST] I like the NU, and this lack is a pitty. [2020-04-12 20:29:05 CEST] No V6 :-( [2020-04-12 20:29:17 CEST] If you can work out what needs changedm I'll do the V6 [2020-04-12 20:29:36 CEST] First I have to look onto the scheme. [2020-04-12 20:29:51 CEST] The ROM ios more or less the original one. [2020-04-12 20:30:11 CEST] Who programmed the ROM [2020-04-12 20:30:12 CEST] All the Vdrive driver are contained in a second 8k bank. [2020-04-12 20:30:47 CEST] It is theoriginal ROM with a jump at LOAD commands. [2020-04-12 20:31:03 CEST] I've been speaking to Erik about the ACE rom. [2020-04-12 20:31:16 CEST] holmatic is the creator of the NU. [2020-04-12 20:31:27 CEST] He is from Bremen city. [2020-04-12 20:31:27 CEST] Could he advise? [2020-04-12 20:31:47 CEST] Of course he could and he will, if I would ask him. [2020-04-12 20:32:19 CEST] If you ask for help, the solution to the problem presents itself immediately aft [2020-04-12 20:32:21 CEST] er [2020-04-12 20:32:23 CEST] after [2020-04-12 20:32:38 CEST] Dave, let us stop for today. [2020-04-12 20:32:42 CEST] I have been talking to Erik about the ROM [2020-04-12 20:32:54 CEST] I will still spend some time with Brigitte. [2020-04-12 20:33:13 CEST] Liz' operation was cancelled?ä [2020-04-12 20:33:16 CEST] He has removed the FP routines and added an automatic ALOAD routine [2020-04-12 20:33:26 CEST] Yes, 2 days before it should happen [2020-04-12 20:33:34 CEST] She was not happy. [2020-04-12 20:33:37 CEST] Erik told me about it, but I use still the old one. [2020-04-12 20:33:51 CEST] But, he is also going to add a SAVE command [2020-04-12 20:33:58 CEST] Easter Monday is free in Germany [2020-04-12 20:34:03 CEST] for a very important reason [2020-04-12 20:34:15 CEST] But nowadays almost all days are free [2020-04-12 20:34:28 CEST] Same hear. I heard you could go to the beach on the baltic [2020-04-12 20:34:37 CEST] Easter Monday iws always free, e3ach year. [2020-04-12 20:34:59 CEST] No, the beaches are closed. [2020-04-12 20:35:00 CEST] I am now almost retired. I only work on WEednesdays and Thursday [2020-04-12 20:35:20 CEST] Oh, said on the news that they were opening them. Must be Fake News [2020-04-12 20:35:27 CEST] No entrance into the country Mecklenburg. [2020-04-12 20:35:55 CEST] We are not supposed to go out other than for shopping, medicine or work [2020-04-12 20:36:07 CEST] I fyou don't have a car plate from Mecklenburg you are not allowed to go there. [2020-04-12 20:36:08 CEST] But idiots in village are having parties [2020-04-12 20:36:17 CEST] The police is controlling the high ways. [2020-04-12 20:36:21 CEST] So only locals on the beach [2020-04-12 20:36:28 CEST] Right. [2020-04-12 20:36:41 CEST] Bye for now. [2020-04-12 20:36:48 CEST] Family here travelled 300 kms to go fishing and got sent home [2020-04-12 20:36:54 CEST] OK, byue [2020-04-12 20:37:01 CEST] * heinz quit (CGI:IRC 0.5.12) [2020-04-12 20:37:04 CEST] * rune quit (Leaving)