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by tormod
Tue Sep 15, 2015 7:20 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: all my Dragon accessories on tormod.me
Replies: 5
Views: 6677

all my Dragon accessories on tormod.me

I am hereby launching my own web site to present my various DriveWire and other accessories for the Dragon. This should make it easier for people, also from outside the forum, to get an overview of what is available and what it is for. http://tormod.me Of course, I will continue posting here in the ...
by tormod
Tue Sep 15, 2015 7:09 pm
Forum: Dragon General
Topic: Dragon transformer
Replies: 14
Views: 7634

Re: Dragon transformer

This question comes up from time to time. There is a replacement transformer solution in the wiki http://archive.worldofdragon.org/index.php?title=Replacement_power_supply_unit also discussed here: http://archive.worldofdragon.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=3416 This thread was originally about CoCo...
by tormod
Tue Sep 15, 2015 7:03 pm
Forum: Dragon General
Topic: PSE Computers disk controller
Replies: 5
Views: 2521

Re: PSE Computers disk controller

So these were sold as kits at the time?
by tormod
Thu Sep 10, 2015 11:29 pm
Forum: Dragon General
Topic: Hi
Replies: 8
Views: 3720

Re: Hi

norris, if you are on Windows and need a program to unzip that also handles all kind of other formats, and is guaranteed free of adware, spyware and bloatware, try http://www.7-zip.org/
by tormod
Thu Sep 10, 2015 11:21 pm
Forum: Dragon General
Topic: Help!! Dragon problems
Replies: 2
Views: 1639

Re: Help!! Dragon problems

0.5 volts sounds very little, but please note that the transformer output is AC so if you are measuring with a multimeter set to DC that might be what you'll see. If you have a UK mains plug, the fuse is in the plug itself. There is no fuse inside the Dragon. If the Dragon is OK (at least power-wise...
by tormod
Thu Sep 10, 2015 10:00 pm
Forum: Dragon General
Topic: pcmplay - new dragon sound routine
Replies: 56
Views: 25949

Re: pcmplay - new dragon sound routine

BTW utz, if you add "end $0F00" to the end of your assembly program, lwtools will insert it as entry point in the (DECB) .bin file. My Dragon got a bit confused after executing $0000 :)
by tormod
Thu Sep 10, 2015 9:55 pm
Forum: Hints and Tips
Topic: Protection systems
Replies: 18
Views: 18409

Re: Protection systems

I normally use 64-bit Linux, but also have 32-bit to test on (and multi-arch libraries to make it run on 64-bit anyway).
by tormod
Thu Sep 10, 2015 9:50 pm
Forum: Dragon General
Topic: What do you do with your Dragon computer?
Replies: 10
Views: 5411

Re: What do you do with your Dragon computer?

Tinkering with NitrOS-9 and FUZIX mostly as of lately. It doesn't count before I see it running on real hardware :) And showing off the Dragon and what it can do at various retro or other events. For instance https://secure.flickr.com/photos/stiefkind/17367547295/in/album-72157652350421661/ and http...
by tormod
Thu Sep 10, 2015 9:36 pm
Forum: Dragon General
Topic: pcmplay - new dragon sound routine
Replies: 56
Views: 25949

Re: pcmplay - new dragon sound routine

Wow, this one called for powering up the real thing! Amazing. But I need to hook up something more bass gifted than my monitor's built-in speaker to fully appreciate it :) utz, thanks also for the very nice, complete and documented software package! This reminds me, and runs circles around for that ...
by tormod
Thu Sep 10, 2015 9:07 pm
Forum: Hints and Tips
Topic: New screens for old games
Replies: 24
Views: 17653

Re: New screens for old games

That's beautiful work! As other have said, it is fantastic to get this out of the "charming" limitations of our beloved 6847.