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... Perhaps PACMR is using relative jumps (JR) instead of hard coded jumps (JP). ... Take a look at the website...
mvdsteenoven
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... I believe PACMR (and other games) use some kind of init code to copy the application to a fixed location. If you disassembly the binary code of a game,...
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... Funny, the procedure within z88dk that produces the CAQ file for the array has a similar procedure, but it has been disabled. You can find the file...
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I got my official notice today that Geocities would be disappearing in October. This is unfortunate. I picked Geocities about ten years ago over the other...
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Hello, I'm not sure about the free services out there. I have my own website with which I have 3Gb of space - I' using less that 1Gb and can't imagine filling...
Retro-Zone Dean
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Jul 10, 2009
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1208
How about http://sites.google.com/ ?? Free, supports web sites and wikis. Neil...
Neil Morrison
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... I use 110mb.com for all of my free hosting needs. They support PHP and do not place any ads on your pages... it is completely free. They give good...
erik.schubach
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Hello All, I have been visiting various websites trying to find out just how much RAM could be connected to the Aquarius. Some sites say 20K some day 36K and...
retrozoneorg
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Aug 28, 2009
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Hi Dean, ... The Z80 used in the Aquarius can address up to 64K of memory. This is a mix of ROM and RAM. The Aquarius is using 8K ROM memory for Basic Then...
mvdsteenoven
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Aug 28, 2009
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1212
I have enabled comments on my website so that collectors can review the miscellaneous pieces of Aquarius hardware and software if anyone is interested......
erik.schubach
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Aug 28, 2009
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1213
This may be completely off base as I know nothing about how the memory and cartridges are accessed by the Aquarius... but is it possible to place two 16k...
erik.schubach
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Is there a mod that can be made to a Commodore 64 or an Atari floppy disk drive to make it compatible with the Aquarius? I have hundreds of blank floppy disks...
erik.schubach
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Aug 28, 2009
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Dean, I have found an image that might explain better how memory is organized in the Aquarius. Take a look at http://www.vdSteenoven.com/aquarius/malloc.html ...
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Aug 29, 2009
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... Hi Erik, The 16K memory cartridges are hardwired to use a certain memory space; namely 4000 to 7FFF. If you want to use two 16K cartridges then one...
mvdsteenoven
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1217
... Jason has an adapter that can connect a Commodore 1541 floppy drive to the Aquarius. He is also in contact with the creator of this adaptor to try to get...
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Martin, Thanks very much for all your help and the info. I did draw my own diagram of the memory structure of the Aquarius based on your description (so I...
Retro-Zone Dean
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Sep 1, 2009
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Thanks Martin! Jason, how have the talks gone with the creator? I can front some cash if needed for parts and assembly of the project to build a few. I would...
erik.schubach
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Sep 2, 2009
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Thanks Dean! I look forward to seeing your video. - Erik...
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What do you do for a Disk Operating System? Neil...
Neil Morrison
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Sep 2, 2009
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There is a EPROM on the device with additional DOS commands contained in it. There is a screen shot on the pageofaquarius site....
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Sep 2, 2009
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Greetings. Sorry I've not been active here, though I've been reading the posts as they come to my email. The recent RAM discussion has been interesting. I've...
mattelaquarius
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1224
... Erik, Things have been stalled. What Ron really needs is an Aquarius with a real keyboard modification. His hands no longer can tolerate the already...
mattelaquarius
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1225
ARGH! Did you get moving insurance? I hope nothing was ruined beyond redemption. - Erik...
erik.schubach
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Thanks Jason! I'm not good with burning roms and electronics, that's why I am looking for a pre-built solution. I sure hope Ron can make more of those boards,...
erik.schubach
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I'd be happy to trade stuff for your adapter :D - Erik...
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1228
... Aaarrgh! Sorry to hear about the damage. Hope you are settling well in D.C. How was your reunion with your Aquarius collecion? ... ROMS with alternate...
mvdsteenoven
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1229
... Exciting news! If Ron is doing coding that means that he is building a new version instead of just using the dump from your C64 adaptor. I wonder what kind...
mvdsteenoven
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Sep 3, 2009
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I got my Aquarius out yesterday to show my 7yo son what the games we like to play after showing him some of the videos on youtube. unfortunately my only hand...
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Sep 4, 2009
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I was lucky enough to find a guy on CraigsList that had three sealed LOGO cartridges for a reasonable price. He was extremely nice and a pleasure to deal...
erik.schubach
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Sep 5, 2009
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... Hi Bill, I can ship you a couple of controllers with a mini expander from the united states for free if you pick up the shipping cost. Also, I was curious...
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