MiSTer FPGA Forum

12characters wrote: ↑Sun Apr 18, 2021 2:54 pm It says that 2600 is not yet enabled, which hints that it is a planned feature. Considering that there is already a standalone Atari 2600 core, what would be the advantage of enabling the backwards compatibility for the 7800 core?

The current 2600 core has issues. The potential here would be to have a more accurate 2600.

Not sure if I'm missing something, but one reason for the third-party update_all script is to separate out handling of intellectual property from the standard update process. If the end user is still going to need to run a script to handle that part, and then also deal with a package manager, I think you will see people sticking with the script met...

If you aren't busy enough yet, how about Ladybug?

Not sure if you are referring to Intellivoice specifically, but there are definitely sound issues in general with this core that have always been there (Astrosmash is a good example where this is immediately obvious).

Otherwise, the core is spot on as far as I can tell.

The fixed version removes a bug/cheat that allowed a player to get 255 lives on the first screen.

I’d love to see this as well!

(My uncle had this cabinet in his store when I was younger, and after hours he would open the coin door and give us unlimited credits)

jimmystones wrote: ↑Tue Mar 30, 2021 2:38 pm Galaga is finally done! Hiscore save/load + pause + pause when in OSD

So happy to see Galaga, thanks!

Is Donkey Kong Junior possible?

chanunnaki wrote: ↑Mon Mar 29, 2021 11:44 pm How exactly do you trigger a high score save?

Most times on Donkey Kong, when I reboot, come back later and the new high scores are gone.

"Save settings" in the OSD menu before quitting the core

Most beginner books don't spend even a moment introducing these concepts, which is why a proper course-like textbook is useful. Unfortunately, most are written for Xilinx FPGAs... and while the skills are transferrable, the boards they suggest to use are in the $300 range... plus the book itself. The strange thing is, we keep hearing that the DE-1...

I'm really loving this feature!

(EDIT: Made a request but just noticed it's already done )

Can anyone suggest a good controller setup for this core if we don't have an original Intellivision controller? Ultimate PC Interface I'm set for the controller adapters, I have 2 D9 adapters made by the same person who makes the Ultimate PC Interface. The supported devices are almost identical between the 2 adapters, aside from the 2 Intellivisio...

Yeah, I have the 2600dapter D9 which supports the original Intellivision controllers no problem, but loose controllers seem to be scarce on ebay etc., and I don't fancy paying for a whole system when I just need a controller...

Can anyone suggest a good controller setup for this core if we don't have an original Intellivision controller? I was thinking about using a regular joystick or gamepad, along with an Atari 2600 touchpad via USB adapter (since it has the same layout and number of buttons as the Intellivision controller). Unfortunately, it doesn't seem possible to c...

Cute, we'll be able to raise our Chao in Chao's Adventure without burning through batteries

Sorgelig wrote: ↑Sat Mar 13, 2021 6:23 am In floppy part of case you can add some additional interfaces. For example you can place SD card connector there for easy access. You don't have to place a real floppy there.

Ohhh, or maybe the MT32-pi mounted in there with the OLED in the floppy mouth and buttons on top

Searching "brownout electronics damage" might provide some more info on undervoltage conditions. For example, I found this regarding PSUs: "In a brownout, power supplies need to draw more current to compensate for the lower supply voltage, which is very stressful for transistors, wires, diodes, etc. They also become less efficient, w...

Very cool!

Will this work with a PC VGA CRT?

Yes, or The Ninja Warriors

Since the screen is a touchscreen though, it would be cool to have custom keyboard setups with relevant buttons or command shortcuts for different cores. Could connect it to a small maker board acting as a keyboard inside, alongside the MiSTer.

Might be an interesting option for MiSTer (although a bit pricey)

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jl ... mputer-kit

You just need to map these in the relevant cores directly.

You can properly map a 6-button controller in the Mega Drive / Mega CD cores for example; you'll be prompted for C & Z.

You know what you really need to do...

Make the cassette customizable with 4 separate slots

The only MiSTer case I've seen so far that I would consider using

Nice job!

(My MiSTer is currently housed in a cardboard box, waiting for an aesthetically designed case that befits it. I may just tackle a version of this project myself if nothing comes along soon...)

These devices need drivers unfortunately.

Kung Fu Master runs at around 50hz on my VGA CRT, does your TV support that frequency?

Click on the little arrow next to the name under "Last Post" column. It will take you to the latest update.

By creating an entry in mister.ini the same way you would for console cores.

Look in the config folder for the internal core names.

These are wireless controllers and are subject to interference, both BT and 2.4 Ghz. Depending on your environment, your results may vary.

(Incidentally, interference comes not only from network devices, but also microwaves, lighting, phones, etc.)