CCS64 V3.0 BETA 21-AUG-2003 Release Note

stuartt

Here is the list of recent bug-fixes/enahancements, beyond those mentioned in the CCS64 KB:

BUG-FIXES :
- Improved 1541 emulation. More accurate bit-rate emulation of the read/write head.
- When starting a real C64, the CPU doesn't always start at the time when the VIC graphics chip is at position [0, 0]. The CPU emulation now starts at a random off-set from when the VIC emulation starts, after a system re-set.
- The SID emulation is now completely re-set after a reset. Before only the visible registers were zeroed, but now the internal registers are also re-set.

WIN-32 CHANGES :
- New program icons.
- In the About box, proper information about program registration is displayed.
- Various other trivial fixes concerning program stability.

ENHANCEMENTS :
- Support for the Serpentile cartridge.
- New frame skipping option for graphics, for slower machines.

Grab it from http://www.computerbrains.com/ccs64/CCS.EXE
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Stuart Toomer.

Mayhem · Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2003 10:37 am Post subject:

That'll be "Serpentine"... and no, it still doesn't work in the emulator (works in Vice)...
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stuartt · Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2003 6:24 pm Post subject:

Does this article have any bearing on your comment? I think so:
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/s..._I_004.htm

The Serpentine cartridge only works correctly under certain circumstances.
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Mayhem · Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2003 10:22 pm Post subject:

Cheers... but it still doesn't work even following either suggestion for the kernal revisions Confused

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tony.rc · Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2003 12:06 am Post subject:

I happen to check out CCS64v3 BETA on the weekend, it looks good, though it would be be good if the Window mode could be lock into size ratio when you expand the window.

stuartt · Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2003 5:00 am Post subject:

tony.rc - The windowed mode is implemented so that the window can be re-sized however the user wants.

MayhemUK - I will pass your comments on to Hakan. I get the cartridge to come-up with the game, but I cannot seem to control it. Is that what you mean? If not, please tell me why it isn't working.
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Mayhem · Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2003 8:44 am Post subject:

Where did you get the cart image from Stuart? If I use the one you have (as opposed to my own dumped copy) then we can start going places.

When booting in the emulator, the screen displays a full screen of blue "wavy" lines and crashes. I've seen it do the same thing when plugging my REAL Serpentine cart in one of my C64s. It works fine in my other C64, which does suggest kernal ROM or other internal conflicts.

Btw I believe the game uses port 1 which may explain a problem trying to start it Wink

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stuartt · Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2003 9:37 am Post subject:

MayhemUK - In that case, I'd suggest that your cartridge dump is bad. Here is a good one, which I got sent and which I use:
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/s...ne_crt.zip

Give me your comments!!! Wink

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Mayhem · Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2003 10:41 am Post subject:

Sure will try that out... though given the fact my dump works fine in Vice means it can't be THAT bad Wink

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