EasyFlash - Info, Compilations & Other Information 3 EFs

ARKANOID · Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 2:32 pm Post subject:

No just wont work.

The files will work ok on a real 64. but don't after converted to EasyFlash.

Dont know why.

Sorry.

groepaz · Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 2:37 pm Post subject:

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Action Replay

STANDARD SAVE FILES: only work on c64 or VICE has two files to load. will work on EF but have to load small file first then reset and load main file. small file looks for main file on drive 8

TURBO SAVE FILES: only work on c64. some may work on VICE or EF

WARP*25: waste of space.

time try another freezer cartridge.

since the AR freezer is by far the best, i doubt you'll get better results with another cart Smile

however, all of the above should work just fine on vice (warp25 would need g64 though, and its indeed pointless waste of space). the turbo saves might stop working if you dont use truedrive emulation or sth like that.
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SkydivinGirl · Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 2:42 pm Post subject:

skoe wrote:

Heather: A new soldering iron? Possibly you don't have much soldering experience? In this case you should practice a bit with some low-cost electronic kits. Remember: In worst case a bad cartridge (e.g. short-circuits) can damage your C64.

Thanks for your concern skoe. I've already got some boards and resisters I'm going to use to brush up on my soldering. I purchased a variable heat iron because the Radio Shack one I have is a piece of junk and I don't want to risk ruining the cartridge or my system. Smile

I've also bought solder and tools that are more appropriate to the job at hand. I'm going to make sure it's done right. Wink

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alx · Newbie Joined: 09 Dec 2009 Posts: 6

Hello,

the EasyLoader (menu for EF) can only load a one-filer. and the info >LOADING"xxx",EF< is only for information, nothing that you can do.

but if your program uses only LOAD then you can use the disk-to-easyflash to pack the files together and a loading from drive 8 (only trough LOAD) is done from EF instead.

sorry, that the "manual" is only in german. the short list of seven games is the list of games, which do work - the long listing (attachment a few postst later) is the list of games which do not work.

one reason why one-file-games do work on a c64/vice but not on the EF is sometimes that those games write (unused) data to the IO (which may change the mode of the EF, an thus crash ; and wouldn't harm an c64 without an cart)

Ciao, ALeX.

skoe · Groupie in Training Joined: 03 Sep 2009 Posts: 121

possibly it has to do with the file size? I remember that alx told that there's a limit with his loader.

Anyway, the primary reason for building EasyFlash was to be able to flash CRT images. alx made a good work with his tools to expand the possibilities. But don't expect them to work in any case.

ARKANOID · Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 6:47 pm Post subject:

Haa, the true drive emulation was not enabled in VICE did not notice that.

I will try different single load games instead.

ARKANOID · Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 11:07 pm Post subject:

ok, If i disable drive emulation on VICE. It gives me an idea what will work on EF and wont, which is handy.

Than I know what programs will or wont work without drive emulation too.

just having a fiddle with the disk2easyflash.

ARKANOID · Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 11:42 pm Post subject:

skoe wrote:

possibly it has to do with the file size? I remember that alx told that there's a limit with his loader.

Anyway, the primary reason for building EasyFlash was to be able to flash CRT images. alx made a good work with his tools to expand the possibilities. But don't expect them to work in any case.

@alx
Is there a limit to file size?

everblue · Groupie in Training Joined: 25 Nov 2005 Posts: 116

This device is interesting - couple of questions....

1. Can I put more than a .crt game on this thing? Perhaps choose which one to run via some menu...

2. I do not have a 1541 drive - which would be the cheapest way to transfer .crt files? Can I use an XE1541 cable?

Thanks a lot!

enthusi · Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 8:40 am Post subject:

everblue:
yes, multiple games is possible.
You may wanna check this one out:
http://noname.c64.org/csdb/release/?id=83534
(works in current(!) vice as well)

And if the file-to-be-flashed exceeds the space on your storage (i.e. about 160 KB for a 1541-Disk-Side) you can split it into multiple files with this tool:
http://noname.c64.org/csdb/release/?id=84754

It will generate files of chosen size.
You can place them on several disk images (d64) and transfer them
from PC to real disks by any means available.
Just like you do with games etc. An X*1541 cable with proper software/OS would do as well...

Cheers,
enthusi
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everblue · Groupie in Training Joined: 25 Nov 2005 Posts: 116

Enthus thanks for the reply, I will check out those links.

One more question - is the Eprom write once or I can reburn stuff on it?

alx · Newbie Joined: 09 Dec 2009 Posts: 6

ARKANOID wrote:

@alx
Is there a limit to file size?

The EasyLoader (the menu) can load only files within $0200 to $cfff. Files outside that area have a different icon and cannot be started, so you would have noticed.

and like skoe said, disk2easyflash works only really rare!!

everblue · Groupie in Training Joined: 25 Nov 2005 Posts: 116

This is great stuff - I'm impressed.

1. If I had to make a list of games to burn as a .crt, how would I know which ones can be done and which not?

2. Can I do this for non multiloading games:

a. Loadgame (from tape on disk on emulator)
b. "Freeze image" and save game file
c. Create .crt from a number of these files

Thanks!

ARKANOID · Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 12:03 pm Post subject:

I am going to go through programs/games/software to see what will work and what wont.

I have got some time free at the moment to play with.

The stuff that works I will put a compilation EF .crt files together. only problem is i don't have a place to upload them to at the moment.

If you want any games in a .crt let me now and i will try them. (preferably single files that work without 1541 emulation)

I am going to order some more EF carts after Christmas, Because they are very handy to have.

I will keep you up to date with what I do. (I feel like a beta tester Laughing

)

ARKANOID · Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 12:09 pm Post subject:

everblue wrote:

This is great stuff - I'm impressed.

1. If I had to make a list of games to burn as a .crt, how would I know which ones can be done and which not?

2. Can I do this for non multiloading games:

a. Loadgame (from tape on disk on emulator)
b. "Freeze image" and save game file
c. Create .crt from a number of these files

Thanks!

I am still struggling with freeze images at the moment, I still cant seem to get AR turbo images to work in VICE even with drive emulation turned on. Confused

I may be able to get standard saves to work on EF. But it saves two files which may be a problem.

everblue · Groupie in Training Joined: 25 Nov 2005 Posts: 116

Anyone knows if this 'cartridge' is write once only, or supports re-writing?

Thanks.

Diddl · Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 3:06 pm Post subject:

everblue wrote:

Anyone knows if this 'cartridge' is write once only, or supports re-writing?

Thanks.

It supports rewriting! It's a flash memory, same as most BIOS from old Pentium PC's.

everblue · Groupie in Training Joined: 25 Nov 2005 Posts: 116

enthusi wrote:

everblue:
yes, multiple games is possible.
You may wanna check this one out:
http://noname.c64.org/csdb/release/?id=83534
(works in current(!) vice as well)

And if the file-to-be-flashed exceeds the space on your storage (i.e. about 160 KB for a 1541-Disk-Side) you can split it into multiple files with this tool:
http://noname.c64.org/csdb/release/?id=84754

It will generate files of chosen size.
You can place them on several disk images (d64) and transfer them
from PC to real disks by any means available.
Just like you do with games etc. An X*1541 cable with proper software/OS would do as well...

Cheers,
enthusi

I tried that .crt in the first link with VICE (mac) but did not work Sad

I just tried on my laptop too, doesnt work.

Diddl · Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 3:36 pm Post subject:

Which VICE version? You need a new 2.2 version (developer version), actual release version 2.1 doesn't support neither EasyFlash nor Final Expansion.

gklinger · Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 3:46 pm Post subject:

It does work great with 2.2 though and does a very good job at conveying how cool and useful the EasyFlash is. So many possibilities for this clever piece of hardware...
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everblue · Groupie in Training Joined: 25 Nov 2005 Posts: 116

Sorry for asking, but where can I download Vice 2.2? Cannot find it anywhere.

gklinger · Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 4:47 pm Post subject:

everblue wrote:

Sorry for asking, but where can I download Vice 2.2? Cannot find it anywhere.

See here.
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everblue · Groupie in Training Joined: 25 Nov 2005 Posts: 116

gklinger wrote:

everblue wrote:

Sorry for asking, but where can I download Vice 2.2? Cannot find it anywhere.

See here.

Oh, so its available in source form, unfortunately thats beyond my skills.

everblue · Groupie in Training Joined: 25 Nov 2005 Posts: 116

Anyway, using FRODO I loaded a game from a .t64 and 'froze it'. Then I saved the file as a *.frz

Is it possible to use this ".frz" file and put it on easy flash? Maybe converted to some other format if needed?

Cheers

ARKANOID · Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2009 10:52 pm Post subject:

everblue wrote:

Anyway, using FRODO I loaded a game from a .t64 and 'froze it'. Then I saved the file as a *.frz

Is it possible to use this ".frz" file and put it on easy flash? Maybe converted to some other format if needed?

Cheers

is .frz FRODOs own format?
I have never used FRODO.