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#51
Southern California Commodore & Amiga Network (SCCAN) / Next SCCAN meeting - Saturday,...
Last post by RobertB - September 16, 2024, 04:55:29 PMHey, everybody,
Here's are first announcement of the next meeting of the Southern California Commodore & Amiga Network. We are tentatively set for Saturday, November 9.
Truly,
Robert Bernardo
Southern California Commodore & Amiga Network - http://www.portcommodore.com/sccan
Here's are first announcement of the next meeting of the Southern California Commodore & Amiga Network. We are tentatively set for Saturday, November 9.
Truly,
Robert Bernardo
Southern California Commodore & Amiga Network - http://www.portcommodore.com/sccan
#52
News and Events / Re: SHADOW GANGS ZERO - Kickst...
Last post by Marcio D. - September 10, 2024, 02:41:48 PMOnly a few days left in the campaign, so please help out if you can:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jkmcorp/shadow-gangs-zero
Thanks!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jkmcorp/shadow-gangs-zero
Thanks!
#53
News and Events / Next FCUG meeting - Sunday, Se...
Last post by RobertB - September 09, 2024, 12:42:46 AMHappy Star Trek Day, C= and Ami aficionados!
The Fresno Commodore User Group has its next meeting from 11 a.m. to 2:30+ p.m., Sunday, Sept. 15, at
Panera Bread Restaurant
3590 W. Shaw Ave. (corner of W. Shaw Ave. and Marty Ave.)
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 271-0104
http://www.dickestel.com/meet_loc.htm
For discussion, we'll talk about LCD monitors vs. CRT monitors (hmm, a GE 7-7800!). Once again, we'll discuss our October 6 picnic dinner and the various shows where we will be exhibiting – Rocklin Maker Faire, Bay Area Maker Faire, and possibly the Amiwest Show.
In C64 software, we'll go back to the game software that we didn't properly present at the September meeting. However, we won't neglect new releases, such as Spelunky 64, Grey, River Barrage, Nixy2, and Splatch.
On the Amiga side, the AmigaOne A1222+ returns, and this time we will be looking at A500/1200 games running through its emulator, E-UAE. The games will be classic games and new games, such as MetroSiege, DonkeyKong500, Dr. DangerousV6, and QuasaurusXDemo.
Truly,
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group - http://www.dickestel.com/fcug.htm
The Fresno Commodore User Group has its next meeting from 11 a.m. to 2:30+ p.m., Sunday, Sept. 15, at
Panera Bread Restaurant
3590 W. Shaw Ave. (corner of W. Shaw Ave. and Marty Ave.)
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 271-0104
http://www.dickestel.com/meet_loc.htm
For discussion, we'll talk about LCD monitors vs. CRT monitors (hmm, a GE 7-7800!). Once again, we'll discuss our October 6 picnic dinner and the various shows where we will be exhibiting – Rocklin Maker Faire, Bay Area Maker Faire, and possibly the Amiwest Show.
In C64 software, we'll go back to the game software that we didn't properly present at the September meeting. However, we won't neglect new releases, such as Spelunky 64, Grey, River Barrage, Nixy2, and Splatch.
On the Amiga side, the AmigaOne A1222+ returns, and this time we will be looking at A500/1200 games running through its emulator, E-UAE. The games will be classic games and new games, such as MetroSiege, DonkeyKong500, Dr. DangerousV6, and QuasaurusXDemo.
Truly,
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group - http://www.dickestel.com/fcug.htm
#54
Southern California Commodore & Amiga Network (SCCAN) / Re: Next SCCAN meeting - Satur...
Last post by RobertB - September 09, 2024, 12:39:28 AMHappy September, SCCANers!
The next meeting of the Southern California Commodore & Amiga Network is Saturday, Sept. 14, from 2 to 5+ p.m. at
Panera Bread Restaurant
19662 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, California
(818) 407-9400
In discussion we'll talk about the Oct. 12 Rocklin Maker Faire, the Oct. 18-20 Bay Area Maker Faire, the Oct. 25-27 Amiwest Show, and even the Vintage Computer Festival SoCal (Feb. 15-16, 2025).
In 8-bit Commodores we'll have the Ultimate 64 with the latest C64 games, like SNK vs CAPCOM (update 2), Mars Patrol, Drip 2, Random PAC, and more. In Amiga, the AmigaOne A1222+ returns; this time we'll be running A500/1200 software through its emulator, E-UAE, and we'll look at classic games and new 2024 games, like Metro Siege. We'll even have a brief look at the A600GS (hey, what's that black screen?!)
Feel free to bring your own machines and software to the meeting!
Sincerely,
Robert Bernardo
Southern California Commodore & Amiga Network
http://www.portcommodore.com/sccan
The next meeting of the Southern California Commodore & Amiga Network is Saturday, Sept. 14, from 2 to 5+ p.m. at
Panera Bread Restaurant
19662 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, California
(818) 407-9400
In discussion we'll talk about the Oct. 12 Rocklin Maker Faire, the Oct. 18-20 Bay Area Maker Faire, the Oct. 25-27 Amiwest Show, and even the Vintage Computer Festival SoCal (Feb. 15-16, 2025).
In 8-bit Commodores we'll have the Ultimate 64 with the latest C64 games, like SNK vs CAPCOM (update 2), Mars Patrol, Drip 2, Random PAC, and more. In Amiga, the AmigaOne A1222+ returns; this time we'll be running A500/1200 software through its emulator, E-UAE, and we'll look at classic games and new 2024 games, like Metro Siege. We'll even have a brief look at the A600GS (hey, what's that black screen?!)
Feel free to bring your own machines and software to the meeting!
Sincerely,
Robert Bernardo
Southern California Commodore & Amiga Network
http://www.portcommodore.com/sccan
#55
News and Events / Next SCCAN meeting - Saturday,...
Last post by RobertB - September 06, 2024, 04:52:27 PMHappy September, C= and Ami comrades!
The next meeting of the Southern California Commodore & Amiga Network is Saturday, Sept. 14, from 2 to 5+ p.m. at
Panera Bread Restaurant
19662 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, California
(818) 407-9400
In discussion we'll talk about the Oct. 12 Rocklin Maker Faire, the Oct. 18-20 Bay Area Maker Faire, the Oct. 25-27 Amiwest Show, and even the Vintage Computer Festival SoCal (Feb. 15-16, 2025).
In 8-bit Commodores we'll have the Ultimate 64 with the latest C64 games, like SNK vs CAPCOM (update 2), Mars Patrol, Drip 2, Random PAC, and more. In Amiga, the AmigaOne A1222+ returns; this time we'll be running A500/1200 software through its emulator, E-UAE, and we'll look at classic games and new 2024 games, like Metro Siege. We'll even have a brief look at the A600GS (hey, what's that black screen?!)
Feel free to bring your own machines and software to the meeting!
Sincerely,
Robert Bernardo
Southern California Commodore & Amiga Network
http://www.portcommodore.com/sccan
The next meeting of the Southern California Commodore & Amiga Network is Saturday, Sept. 14, from 2 to 5+ p.m. at
Panera Bread Restaurant
19662 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, California
(818) 407-9400
In discussion we'll talk about the Oct. 12 Rocklin Maker Faire, the Oct. 18-20 Bay Area Maker Faire, the Oct. 25-27 Amiwest Show, and even the Vintage Computer Festival SoCal (Feb. 15-16, 2025).
In 8-bit Commodores we'll have the Ultimate 64 with the latest C64 games, like SNK vs CAPCOM (update 2), Mars Patrol, Drip 2, Random PAC, and more. In Amiga, the AmigaOne A1222+ returns; this time we'll be running A500/1200 software through its emulator, E-UAE, and we'll look at classic games and new 2024 games, like Metro Siege. We'll even have a brief look at the A600GS (hey, what's that black screen?!)
Feel free to bring your own machines and software to the meeting!
Sincerely,
Robert Bernardo
Southern California Commodore & Amiga Network
http://www.portcommodore.com/sccan
#56
News and Events / Interim Computer Festival - Oc...
Last post by RobertB - August 31, 2024, 04:11:25 PMSeattle's Interim Computer Festival is back for its autumn event! Join the happy attendees and exhibitors in this celebration of all kinds of classic computers! Get to use the computers and talk to the enthusiasts and developers!
So far, in the Commodore/Amiga scene, there is Jason Self's Commodore 128 exhibit, and Amiga/Atari engineer Joe Decuir will be there, too.
For more information on the ICF, go to
https://sdf.org/icf/
Old Rainier Brewery Intraspace
3100 Airport Way S, Seattle, Washington 98134, USA
October 5-6, 2024, 10am to 6pm
Admission - Free (though donations are greatly appreciated)
Truly,
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group - http://www.dickestel.com/fcug.htm
Southern California Commodore & Amiga Network - http://www.portcommodore.com/sccan
So far, in the Commodore/Amiga scene, there is Jason Self's Commodore 128 exhibit, and Amiga/Atari engineer Joe Decuir will be there, too.
For more information on the ICF, go to
https://sdf.org/icf/
Old Rainier Brewery Intraspace
3100 Airport Way S, Seattle, Washington 98134, USA
October 5-6, 2024, 10am to 6pm
Admission - Free (though donations are greatly appreciated)
Truly,
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group - http://www.dickestel.com/fcug.htm
Southern California Commodore & Amiga Network - http://www.portcommodore.com/sccan
#57
General Discussion / Vision BASIC v1.1 - Major Upda...
Last post by Marcio D. - August 27, 2024, 11:32:22 AMVision BASIC v1.1 for the Commodore 64 has just been released: https://visionbasic.net/vision-basic-1-1-has-arrived/
What's new:
- Support for GeoRAM as an alternative to REU, for the expanded RAM required to run Vision BASIC.
- Support for battery-backed GeoRAM variants (e.g. NeoRAM) to store a copy of C64 RAM, enabling instant access to Vision BASIC and loaded programs at all times.
- New commands in the add-on pack for accessing GeoRAM memory in your own programs.
- Custom NeoRAM cartridge available for purchase as part of a Vision BASIC package.
- Improved default Vision BASIC editor colors.
- Compile speed doubled when compiling on a C64.
- Compile speed quadrupled when compiling on a C128 in C64 mode.
- New commands: GSAVE, CATCH, ALLMOBS, DEF, POLL, LABEL.
- Existing commands improved: LISTER, BLANK, NORMAL, VIDLOC, PANX, PANY, PADDLE, VERSION, RND, RANDOM, BYTES.
- New format for user-defined commands to improve assembly language programming.
- Asterisk (*) now allowed for declaration of assembly program starting address.
- System clock no longer resets during program compilation.
- Filename length now restricted to 12 characters during program compilation to disk, allowing proper appending of file extension.
- SHIFT - RUN/STOP key combination no longer causes potential data loss.
- Overflow of variable information in designated RAM space is now detected.
- RUN/STOP - RESTORE delay implemented to avoid accidental exit out of Vision BASIC editor.
- Improved startup experience for PAL users unable to use the on-disk fast loader program.
- Variable names can now be of unlimited length, provided everything fits on a single program line.
- Vision BASIC manual now includes a command index.
- BUTTON command now supports the programming of 2-button and 3-button game controllers - e.g. joysticks, gamepads.
Featured Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WY1t9qOR6Lw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onQlDP5YBIA
What's new:
- Support for GeoRAM as an alternative to REU, for the expanded RAM required to run Vision BASIC.
- Support for battery-backed GeoRAM variants (e.g. NeoRAM) to store a copy of C64 RAM, enabling instant access to Vision BASIC and loaded programs at all times.
- New commands in the add-on pack for accessing GeoRAM memory in your own programs.
- Custom NeoRAM cartridge available for purchase as part of a Vision BASIC package.
- Improved default Vision BASIC editor colors.
- Compile speed doubled when compiling on a C64.
- Compile speed quadrupled when compiling on a C128 in C64 mode.
- New commands: GSAVE, CATCH, ALLMOBS, DEF, POLL, LABEL.
- Existing commands improved: LISTER, BLANK, NORMAL, VIDLOC, PANX, PANY, PADDLE, VERSION, RND, RANDOM, BYTES.
- New format for user-defined commands to improve assembly language programming.
- Asterisk (*) now allowed for declaration of assembly program starting address.
- System clock no longer resets during program compilation.
- Filename length now restricted to 12 characters during program compilation to disk, allowing proper appending of file extension.
- SHIFT - RUN/STOP key combination no longer causes potential data loss.
- Overflow of variable information in designated RAM space is now detected.
- RUN/STOP - RESTORE delay implemented to avoid accidental exit out of Vision BASIC editor.
- Improved startup experience for PAL users unable to use the on-disk fast loader program.
- Variable names can now be of unlimited length, provided everything fits on a single program line.
- Vision BASIC manual now includes a command index.
- BUTTON command now supports the programming of 2-button and 3-button game controllers - e.g. joysticks, gamepads.
Featured Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WY1t9qOR6Lw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onQlDP5YBIA
#58
News and Events / Commodore/Amiga at Bay Area Ma...
Last post by RobertB - August 26, 2024, 02:37:03 AM We've been accepted for an exhibit at the October 18-20 Bay Area Maker Faire 2024! Come and see the Commodore 8-bits, Amigas, and other computers at our booth named, "Vintage Computer Festivalers."
https://makerfaire.com/bay-area/
Admittance to the Bay Area Maker Faire starts at $40 per day and on up. Located at Historic Mare Island, 560 Nimitz Ave., Mare Island, California, USA, the Bay Area Maker Faire runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Mare Island is located across the bridge from Vallejo, California, which is off of Interstate 80 in the North Bay.
As soon as more information comes in, I'll let you know the exact building and exact location within that building as to where our exhibit will be.
Multiple buildings and hundreds of exhibitors at the faire,
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group –
http://www.dickestel.com/fcug.htm
Southern California Commodore & Amiga Network –
http://www.portcommodore.com/sccan
https://makerfaire.com/bay-area/
Admittance to the Bay Area Maker Faire starts at $40 per day and on up. Located at Historic Mare Island, 560 Nimitz Ave., Mare Island, California, USA, the Bay Area Maker Faire runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Mare Island is located across the bridge from Vallejo, California, which is off of Interstate 80 in the North Bay.
As soon as more information comes in, I'll let you know the exact building and exact location within that building as to where our exhibit will be.
Multiple buildings and hundreds of exhibitors at the faire,
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group –
http://www.dickestel.com/fcug.htm
Southern California Commodore & Amiga Network –
http://www.portcommodore.com/sccan
#59
Amiga General Topics / AmigaOne A1222+ OS 4.x softwar...
Last post by RobertB - August 22, 2024, 10:01:34 PM Elsewhere on this board, I have the Commercial Commodore 128 Specific Software/Hardware list. Well, kind of the same vein, I'm starting to list all the OS4.x items I can run on the A1222+. This list would be useful to those who are thinking about, are getting, or are using an A1222+ and just need some guidance.
Specifically, my A1222+ runs Amiga OS 4.1 Final Edition plus Enhancer 2.2. It also has a Radeon graphics card for retargetable graphics. A lot of older OS 4.x items won't run on the A1222+. Some do. I am not including software that runs under OS 3.1 / E-UAE. The listed programs have been found on the Internet or from other systems or from OS4Depot.net. Let's start --
Demos -
- Full-screen (640x400 or more)
BoingCube
Dekadence - Chaotic
Flares
Supergroup - Supergroove 2
Zero (runs sporadically, seems to run more after installing MPEGA, no sound)
- Windowed
Cow3D6
Nostromo
WakeUp
Scoopex demo sky
As more runnable demos come in, I'll add them in,
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group = http://www.dickestel.com/fcug.htm
Southern California Commodore & Amiga Network - http://www.portcommodore.com/sccan
Specifically, my A1222+ runs Amiga OS 4.1 Final Edition plus Enhancer 2.2. It also has a Radeon graphics card for retargetable graphics. A lot of older OS 4.x items won't run on the A1222+. Some do. I am not including software that runs under OS 3.1 / E-UAE. The listed programs have been found on the Internet or from other systems or from OS4Depot.net. Let's start --
Demos -
- Full-screen (640x400 or more)
BoingCube
Dekadence - Chaotic
Flares
Supergroup - Supergroove 2
Zero (runs sporadically, seems to run more after installing MPEGA, no sound)
- Windowed
Cow3D6
Nostromo
WakeUp
Scoopex demo sky
As more runnable demos come in, I'll add them in,
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group = http://www.dickestel.com/fcug.htm
Southern California Commodore & Amiga Network - http://www.portcommodore.com/sccan
#60
Amiga Hardware / Re: Assembling the A1222+
Last post by RobertB - August 22, 2024, 09:46:09 PM Though I'm tempted to change the case over to one that has a spot for a CD/DVD slot-loading mechanism, I think I'll just buy an external LG mechanism that uses USB.
Then I can read the old Amiga CD's and more,
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group - http://www.dickestel.com/fcug.htm
Southern California Commodore & Amiga Network - http://www.portcommodore.com/sccan
June 22-23 Pacific Commodore Expo NW 2024 - http://www.portcommodore.com/pacommex
Then I can read the old Amiga CD's and more,
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group - http://www.dickestel.com/fcug.htm
Southern California Commodore & Amiga Network - http://www.portcommodore.com/sccan
June 22-23 Pacific Commodore Expo NW 2024 - http://www.portcommodore.com/pacommex