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by zephyr
Fri Jan 28, 2011 3:45 pm
Forum: Uploads
Topic: Benchmark v1.0 for Dragon 32/64 and Tandy CoCo
Replies: 11
Views: 7868

Benchmark v1.0 for Dragon 32/64 and Tandy CoCo

Here's a benchmark program for all Dragon and CoCo machines written in 100% machine code. It uses the 50/60 Hz IRQ for timing. All displayed results are per second, and are updated in real time. It uses a concise mix of code for the CPU test, including math, jmps, jsr's, branches etc. Its the ideal ...
by zephyr
Fri Jan 28, 2011 6:08 am
Forum: Hints and Tips
Topic: Loading images on the Dragon
Replies: 21
Views: 17249

Re: Loading images on the Dragon

Nice work, Rob. 8-) I look forward to seeing more projects from you in the future. :)

Regards,
Steve
by zephyr
Sat Jan 22, 2011 5:04 pm
Forum: Hints and Tips
Topic: Utility for checking .CAS files
Replies: 16
Views: 9880

Re: Utility for checking .CAS files

Hi Rob,

Just a quick to let you know that I have tested it quite thoroughly to date, and there's been no problems so far. :)

Regards,
Steve
by zephyr
Sat Jan 22, 2011 4:58 pm
Forum: Dragon General
Topic: What joystick..?
Replies: 12
Views: 7115

Re: What joystick..?

Hi, You can use most joysticks if you are handy with a soldering iron. http://www.gifford.co.uk/~coredump/dragonjoy.htm http://www.flickr.com/photos/anachrocomputer/3230110392/ http://www.grempc.demon.co.uk/dragon/info/pinouts.html Joystick.gif If not, follow the link below to for more information a...
by zephyr
Fri Jan 21, 2011 5:35 pm
Forum: Software Requests
Topic: Sprint Basic Compiler
Replies: 5
Views: 5885

Re: Sprint Basic Compiler

Hi Davy, It works quite well, but you have to write your programs to suit the compiler. Its been more than 20 years since I tried it, so don't ask me to be more specific. Blaby used the Sprint compiler to compile Barmy Burgers, and a few other titles. Invader Cube (aka 3D-OXO) comes with the compile...
by zephyr
Fri Jan 21, 2011 5:21 pm
Forum: Dragon General
Topic: Dragon Floppy Drives
Replies: 13
Views: 7510

Re: Dragon Floppy Drives

Hi Chris, A few questions about your Dragon 64: (1) Does it display a nice sharp, clear picture on the TV via the RF output. (2) Is it capable of running at double (65495) speed for several hours without crashing. (3) Does it have a Dragon 32 type (PCB mounted) keyboard fitted, or one of the more fa...
by zephyr
Thu Jan 20, 2011 2:58 pm
Forum: Discuss This Site
Topic: Another Newbie/Oldie
Replies: 1
Views: 3354

Re: Another Newbie/Oldie

Welcome to the forum.

Regards,
Steve
by zephyr
Thu Jan 20, 2011 1:58 pm
Forum: Dragon General
Topic: Xroar 'AUDIO ON'
Replies: 8
Views: 4808

Re: Xroar 'AUDIO ON'

Xroar-snap-20110110-windows32 seems to work perfectly on my machine. Audio produced from cas file sounds like a real audio cassette to me.
by zephyr
Sat Jan 15, 2011 4:00 am
Forum: Uploads
Topic: Junior's Revenge + Instructions
Replies: 0
Views: 2449

Junior's Revenge + Instructions

This is Microdeal's 1985 publication of Computerware's "Junior's Revenge". This game is already in the archive, but its corrupt.

Regards,
Steve
by zephyr
Thu Jan 13, 2011 4:52 pm
Forum: Dragon General
Topic: Help fixing a program
Replies: 6
Views: 3180

Re: Help fixing a program

No, its not something you can check for by examining the .cas file.