[Bin2Rom utility]

On 8/18/2023 at 5:47 AM, Kamikazi26 said:

JLP images do not like .Rom format. That’s why I didn’t include them in that format when I distributed the files. 
 

.Bin/.CFG (or .Luigi) only. 

So then is there a way to convert these JLP images (like Operation Cloudfire) for use on the Backbit and play on a real Intellivision? 

[Vectrex VecFlash USB Software for Windows]

Not wanting to remove what I have on there now, is adding a game to the menu, as simple as just selecting and flashing it?  Thanks in advance :)

[Backbit Pro and JZINTV Bin+Cfg Games]

54 minutes ago, llabnip said:

The .ecs format is proprietary and used only by Backbit Pro (no emulators use this format currently).

 

A quick google search shows that bin2ecs can be found here:  https://github.com/evietron/BackBit-Convert 

Thank you, appreciate the assistance.  

[Backbit Pro and JZINTV Bin+Cfg Games]

15 hours ago, IntellivisionDude said:

Backbit Pro can only run some 

Bin files without converting them. They either need to run through Bin2Rom or Bin2ecs and set the -j flag with the command line. 

Thanks, I'll give them a try and hopefully between the jzintv and backbit it will cover them.  

Where can I get the bin2ecs ?  not seeing that in the spatula city site or in the jzintv download.  

[Bin2Rom utility]

Ok, so the issue, at least so far, was that the version in the jzintv installer is not the latest 2020 build.  I read another post about overlaying the installer with these files and now the bin2rom works and Jzintv works with bin files.  the game is playable (only tested Miner2049er so far).  I'll try these in Backbit next.  

The rom file is smaller at 52kb vs the bin file at 147kb.  

[Bin2Rom utility]

On 8/14/2023 at 5:51 PM, carlsson said:

Hm. The files on the official website are plain zipped archives. Which operating system are you running?
http://spatula-city.org/~im14u2c/intv/

I got to their site, and have binrom.exe now.  Running Win10.  What's the syntax for this?  I did bin2om Miner.bin and it made a rom that's a lot smaller and still doesn't work.

[Backbit Pro and JZINTV Bin+Cfg Games]

Hoping someone can help me out here.  I have the JZINTV emu (latest one is 2009 or 2011, depending on the .exe I download from the official site), and I'm trying to get the newer .bin + .cfg games working.  I've tried different resolutions, full screen, no audio enabled.  It seems like they are running, according to the prompt but I just get a black screen.  Some bin+cfg games do work and all .rom games work.  

 

I have the grom, exec, ecs bins from the Inty Rocks disc.  Ivoice.bin I got from Nostalgia emu.  

 

In talking with Intellivision Collector, it seems like the problem games are all JLP formatted images?  

 

FWIW, I tried these on my Backbit Pro with latest firmware and I can't get bin+cfg to work on that either.  

 

Thanks in advance.  

[Bin2Rom utility]

I guess that's the issue, I can't get to that site, as it's being blocked.  

[Bin2Rom utility]

Can anyone attach the bin2om utility that jzintv was supposed to come with?  Several purchased roms are not working in the bin+cfg format, and it appears jzintv is an installer now and doesn't include this utility.  

 

Thanks in advance.  

[War in the Machine re-released with control improvement!]

Any copies of this available or a rom file?  

[Ruby Q Not Fitting Retron77 or 7800 consoles]

Thanks I will take a look and see if that's the issue.  The middle plastic piece with the tabs looks like it is not aligned or is too small for the aftermarket Ruby Q cartridge. 

[Ruby Q Not Fitting Retron77 or 7800 consoles]

Ok good to know.  I usually use my Dragonfly in it for most things, but finding a lot of aftermarket carts are having this issue.  I'd gladly buy the rom if available. 

 

Any instructions or video you have on this?  Not sure how easy it is...

 

[Ruby Q Not Fitting Retron77 or 7800 consoles]

ah ok, good to know.  I ran into this with Circus Convoy too. 

 

It should fit in my 7800 Pro system though right? 

 

Failing this is there any way to get the full rom version? 

[Ruby Q Not Fitting Retron77 or 7800 consoles]

I bought Ruby Q and it's not fitting in my Retron77 or my Atari 7800, is this a known issue? 

 

 

[Intellivision Flashback Controller Adapters - Round 3 (Nurmix)]

Interested in these if available still? 

[Gamedrive firmware update issue]

Hi,

 

I updated to 1.11 tonight from 1.09 and the firmware shows at 1.11, ASIC 1.08, menu 1.06 and Stub 1.03. These versions of the menu and stub don’t look as they should. Also Cd games don’t work. I click on them and it doesn’t attempt to load. 
 

any thoughts?  

[Atari 5200 joystick coupler]

On 3/26/2018 at 1:42 PM, amiman99 said:

Hi, When you buy both then it's $24 plus shipping, and shipping so far been $3.75

 

I had 2 problems with 5200 coupler: First when printed with different plastic, the opening was too small, by .2 or .4 mm.

Second, the vertical wall was too weak at 2mm. I solved that by doing a 2.1mm wall and 90% cross fill. I printed a sample wall and could not break it in half using my hands.

Hi, are you still accepting orders for these couplers?  I'm interested in both. 

 

Thanks! 

[Concerto firmware thread]

So after doing this, the update to 95 from post 105 took successful. Upon reboot it went back to those green bars. I have 2 memory cards with folders of .a78 roms, and some outside the folder at the root too. 
San disk 32GB and Kingston 4 GB. 
same green bars. No menu. 
 

I did reboot after the bios update too. 

[Concerto firmware thread]

7 hours ago, batari said:

If you bought a new cart, it already has the latest firmware when it arrives and there’s no need to update before you use it.

 

However, it sounds like you attempted to update it and something went wrong. You’ll need to do the entire update again. Refer to post 105: https://atariage.com/forums/topic/314640-concerto-firmware-thread/?do=findComment&comment=4705962

 

It sounds like you got as far as downloading the eeloader file through USB and that this part was done right. 
 

It sounds like you used the software to copy the HBIOS file to the card. This isn’t necessary and it’s not clear from your posts if this was done right. Really all you need to do is copy the file from post 105 to the card. 

 

 

I suggest using a newly formatted card with just the hbios file from post 105. Just copy the file from post 105 directly to SD root. Insert the SD and power on the Concerto and the update should take place. 
 

NOW... this is important. When it says that the update was successful and to press fire to continue, ignore this and just reboot the console instead. When you reboot, the new firmware should be installed. 

 

 

 

Thank you very much. Will give this a try today/tonight. 

[Concerto firmware thread]

17 hours ago, x=usr(1536) said:

This.  It will be very helpful for diagnosis.

I get the same green bars, or a blue screen.

10 hours ago, Trebor said:

Are you sure the PCB is not being inserted reversed? 

 

The populated/chip side should be facing away from you/towards where the power and video output exist, having the bottom/back of the PCB facing towards you/the controller ports.

Yes, I'm sure it's inserted correctly.  It only fits in one way too. 

After around 50 different insertions it finally came up and said the bios was updated successfully, then had a spinning disc forever.  I gave it 15 min. and finally powered off and on and still the green lines. 

Not sure what else to try here.  My Dragonfly cart is fine, and all original 7800 carts I have work fine too.

I'm using hbios .94, copied over the Harmony software, which seem to rename it to hbios.bin 

 

Anyone have any thoughts? Do I need to open the cart and maybe remove a chip and reinsert it? 

[Concerto firmware thread]

1 hour ago, x=usr(1536) said:

This.  It will be very helpful for diagnosis.

I get the same green lines. 
 

 

[Concerto firmware thread]

23 hours ago, Mitch said:

Is your SD card formatted as FAT32?

 

Mitch

Yes, 32GB FAT32 formatted card.  

 

used the Harmony software to load the files.  

 

Can you just copy the bios file to the root of the drive?  and if so, what does the name have to be?  
 

After turning on I just get these 2 green bars. 

[Concerto firmware thread]

After reading through this forum, I’m still not clear what files need to be in the root of the cart. 
 

harmony 1.3 software loaded the eeloader and copied the .95 hbios I got here in the forums. 
 

my games are in folders

 

i get an sd card initializing error. 
 

also the graphics and text seem like they have scanlines. 
 

regular carts and the Dragonfly work fine. 

["Dragonfly" my version of the Atari 7800 SD cartridge]

I'm also having audio issues with the Dragonfly.  Pokey and Yamaha are fine.  My 7800 is a composite and HDMI modded one.  Tried out of both connections and barely audible at high volumes.  Regular carts are fine.  Reading a lot in the forum here, is there a sticky for this yet, or a firmware fix?  (running 1.04)

 

For good measure, I tried disabling the Pokey and Yamaha in the setup menu, but that didn't help either. 

["Dragonfly" preorder]

Please add me to the list for a Burgundy with Pokey, Yamaha and the cable.  

Thanks!