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For CKay and his Sam Coupe

Steve(spt)Steve(spt)
edited November 2004 in Sinclair Miscellaneous
Hope you like it!,

www.samcoupe-pro-dos.co.uk

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  • CKayCKay
    edited November 2004
    Nice one Steve :)

    Great content, and I like the layout (never seen a bottom to top `loading` logo before.. )

    I wanted Pro-Dos for the SAM at the time but couldn`t afford it, we used to use CP/M at high school on the pcw`s, and I always wanted to get `stuck into` it so to speak...

    A few months ago I came across a site with Gary Kildalls source code for the original versions from the 70`s, looked really interesting... and as it was a one man job it makes this OS all the more special... I`ll try and find the site again.

    Nice that you`ve got the SAM manual mostly done and ready for download, you`ve no idea how many people have asked me where they can get it... You`ve just resolved a major obstacle in people being able to `actively` use or code the SAM, and Sim Coupe :)

    If anyone wants a real SAM Coupe then I got an email today from someone selling theirs (Gary I think)... with a link to ebay, which sadly I can`t use, and mines bust too :(

    here`s the link anyhow :-

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5139143834&category=1247&sspagename=rvi:1:1


  • QuazarQuazar
    edited November 2004
    On 2004-11-14 01:02, CKay wrote:
    and mines bust too :(

    Is it still only your PSU thats packed up?
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  • CKayCKay
    edited November 2004
    Yeah, I think so, I shouldn`t assume actually that`s it`s the PSU, it just makes sense that it is, as I don`t get jack sh*t from the computer...

    To be honest even after I packed the SAM up for a few years in the 90`s I left the PSU out, and it got filthy, and wires pulled etc etc, so it even looks a bit of a state, although it was working last year...

    That`s the main reason I haven`t sent it to you for fixing... although as well, I really want to buy another SAM, just to be `safe` in 10/20/30 years time... you know how it is :)

    No joy on the Driver front yet, I know your busy... but I cried all day yesterday, heehe *_+

    Soz for not replying yet about Mayhem accelerator, Im bad at emailing... for now I`ll say it`s the best news I`ve heard in the last 5 years... `cept for when this little brunette said yes.

    Well done...
  • Steve(spt)Steve(spt)
    edited November 2004
    Quazar: How is my Sam Drive replacement interface coming on? [no rush]






    Steve(spt)
  • QuazarQuazar
    edited November 2004
    I know you two are waiting for your orders to arrive - after getting back from the show on Monday (I spent the whole weekend in Norwich) things have been so hectic.

    CKay - your magazines and order is all packaged up, and to go off in the post tommorrow.

    SPT - waiting for one small part to arrive that I thought I had plenty of. I'll also be including an issue of Sam Revival to give you something to read to say thanks for your patience as I did say at the show I would hope it to get it sent out around Wednesday / Thursday.

    Quazar - Celebrating 27 years of Developing for the SAM Coupé
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    Website: www.samcoupe.com
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  • QuazarQuazar
    edited November 2004
    On 2004-11-14 02:06, CKay wrote:
    Yeah, I think so, I shouldn`t assume actually that`s it`s the PSU, it just makes sense that it is, as I don`t get jack sh*t from the computer...

    To be honest even after I packed the SAM up for a few years in the 90`s I left the PSU out, and it got filthy, and wires pulled etc etc, so it even looks a bit of a state, although it was working last year...

    Well, that would still probably be the most logical thing to check over first. Two PSU's I've seen in the past had broken wires inside - they really are naff power supplies!

    On 2004-11-14 02:06, CKay wrote:
    That`s the main reason I haven`t sent it to you for fixing... although as well, I really want to buy another SAM, just to be `safe` in 10/20/30 years time... you know how it is :)

    Well yes, I know how it is, I have a few Sam Coupe's safely tucked away in my own collection to be on the safe side.

    However, just about everything inside the Sam is still repairable (bar the main ASIC chip, which I've not seen fail yet in the repairs I've undertaken). It may be of interest to other people out there with broken Sam's is that I do offer a repair service for the Sam Coupe and associated interfaces, and I do keep stocks of all the parts inside the Sam, including the obsolete SAA1099 soundchip which I was able to track down unused stock of earlier this year.
    Quazar - Celebrating 27 years of Developing for the SAM Coupé
    Hardware, Software, Magazines and more for the SAM Coupé
    Website: www.samcoupe.com
    Twitter: QuazarSamCoupe
  • CKayCKay
    edited November 2004
    I`ll get the power supply hunted out sometime soon in that case...

    Seen as your working on the acceralator, would it be possible to make an accelerator for the Spectrum... I don`t mean would you be interested in making/designing one, but rather, would it be technically feasable?

    About the mags/Driver, sorry, Im a bit impatient at times, far too excitable :)
  • DavidBDavidB
    edited November 2004
    I doubt Colin would look at a Spectrum accelerator... :)
    No one important.
  • Steve(spt)Steve(spt)
    edited November 2004
    daveykins, do you have any copies of Quest`s Pro-Dos Disks?

    [How can I get them? cost? - email me with the info - thanks]

    Steve(spt)
  • mel the bellmel the bell
    edited November 2004
    woodys just written a sam coupe game :)
    Professional Mel-the-Bell Simulator................"So realistic, I found myself reaching for the Kleenex King-Size!" - Richard Darling
  • WoodyWoody
    edited November 2004
    On 2004-11-14 21:08, mel the bell wrote:
    woodys just written a sam coupe game :)

    Yup, read the tech manual yesterday morning and the game was finished by evening :)
  • mel the bellmel the bell
    edited November 2004
    On 2004-11-14 21:42, Woody wrote:
    On 2004-11-14 21:08, mel the bell wrote:
    woodys just written a sam coupe game :)

    Yup, read the tech manual yesterday morning and the game was finished by evening :)

    He's not just a buffoon you know
    Professional Mel-the-Bell Simulator................"So realistic, I found myself reaching for the Kleenex King-Size!" - Richard Darling
  • b00mzi11ab00mzi11a
    edited November 2004
    On 2004-11-14 21:42, Woody wrote:
    On 2004-11-14 21:08, mel the bell wrote:
    woodys just written a sam coupe game :)

    Yup, read the tech manual yesterday morning and the game was finished by evening :)

    Are you just being silly, or did you actually write something? I'm always itching for new coupe stuff :D

  • mel the bellmel the bell
    edited November 2004
    PAH ive just tried it

    hes not written anything its just a port of his classic
    super crap invaders


    woody should be releasing games for the ps2 and xbox

    ports, sequels and rehashes of old games :)
    Professional Mel-the-Bell Simulator................"So realistic, I found myself reaching for the Kleenex King-Size!" - Richard Darling
  • WoodyWoody
    edited November 2004
    Just getting a feel for the paging, video modes and new soundchip. Expect more software in the coming months.
  • WoodyWoody
    edited November 2004
    Oh, SAM port of SCI: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/mark.woodmass/sci.zip
  • mel the bellmel the bell
    edited November 2004
    On 2004-11-14 22:19, Woody wrote:
    Just getting a feel for the paging, video modes and new soundchip. Expect more software in the coming months.

    and how to fit in miner willy graphics?
    Professional Mel-the-Bell Simulator................"So realistic, I found myself reaching for the Kleenex King-Size!" - Richard Darling
  • b00mzi11ab00mzi11a
    edited November 2004
    Heh - nice one :) Is that in Mode 4? Or in Speccy-like Mode 1?

    Just thought maybe stealing the Miner Willy graphics from the Sam version of Manic Miner might give it a bit more personality.

  • QuazarQuazar
    edited November 2004
    Mode 1 .... now that's cheating to create a Sam port.
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  • WoodyWoody
    edited November 2004
    Heh, you think I was gonna spend time redrawing graphics for *that* game?!
  • CKayCKay
    edited November 2004
    How dare you slag it off, Sir... It`s bloomin marvelous, bloomin addictive... :)

    So is it SAM code, port in MOde 1..

    Or spec version, running in mode 1.

    Can`t see no emulation files, just the auto booting file.



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    [ This Message was edited by: CKay on 2004-11-15 00:54 ]
  • b00mzi11ab00mzi11a
    edited November 2004
    Yep - I think it's actually quite an awesome game. Kind of like Jumping Jack meets Space Invaders meets jumping over spears on the later levels. Look forward to any more Sam stuff Woody.

  • CKayCKay
    edited November 2004
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    `On 2004-11-14 22:22, mel the bell wrote:
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    `On 2004-11-14 22:19, Woody wrote:
    `Just getting a feel for the paging, video `modes and new soundchip. Expect more `software in the coming months.
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    `and how to fit in miner willy graphics?
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    You can`t use graphics of miner willy, he`s only 14... that`s wrong.. tut tut


  • QuazarQuazar
    edited November 2004
    On 2004-11-15 00:54, CKay wrote:
    How dare you slag it off, Sir... It`s bloomin marvelous, bloomin addictive... :)

    I'm not slagging it off .. just saying MODE 1 is cheating ;)

    Although it is rather strange and someone challenging game - those bloody arrows get in the way!

    I too will look forward to more Sam stuff from you...
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  • DavidBDavidB
    edited November 2004
    Keep up the good work :)


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