Paulo Peccin Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Hello, I am very happy to annouce that Javatari is now Javatari.js! The emulator has been completely rewritten, and is now 100% in HTML5 and Javascript. Please visit http://javatari.org That means it runs in any modern browser: - No more need for the Java VM/Plugin - No security issues or warnings - Runs in Chrome, which has blocked the Java plugin since April/15 - Tested to run with good speed in Chrome and Firefox, but should run in Safari and maybe in IE 11. Tweaks for those coming soon. Websites that use Javatari to offer online Atari 2600 ROMs to play, like Atarimania, VirtualAtari, Rebobine and so should update to the new version! Javatari.js is very easy to integrate into websites, due to its HTML nature. Also more customizable. Please let me know if you need help or support. Javatari.js supports almost everything the old Javatari did, including: - Real, clickable Atari Console user interface - All major ROM formats - Keyboard and Gamepad controllers - Savestates and State ROM files - Full Screen More features will come in the next versions. The Java version continues to be supported, for use outside the browser. If you have any feedback or bug report, please let me know via PM, or post in the discussion forum: http://groups.google.com/group/javatari Regards, Paulo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roland p Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 This could be a really nice plugin for this website. To showoff your new home-brews without the need for downloading it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Thanks. When I go to the main page of your web site, what do I click on to get this new version? When I click on Project Homepage, I see this: _ javatari Gardening and bugfixes in illegal opcodes Feb 28, 2015 joy Version 3.10 Mar 2, 2013 joyLinux Version 3.10 Mar 2, 2013 joyWindows Version 3.10 Mar 2, 2013 .gitignore Version 4.0 Dec 15, 2013 Instructions.txt Version 4.1 Apr 10, 2014 Licence.txt File reorganization May 4, 2012 Readme.txt Version 4.1 readme Apr 11, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulo Peccin Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 (edited) Oops, wrong project page! :-) That is for the Java version. The link is fixed now, please try again. With the right project files, you only need to get the "release" folder and put its contents in your website. Then you mimic what is in the index.html inside the release folder in your own page. Basically you only need to create 2 <div> for hosting the interface, and call ONE Javascript file. You can even just copy & paste that part of the HTML directly in your page. Unfortunately I don't have any documentation yet, but it should not be difficult to integrate if you follow the example in the index.html file provided. if you need to auto-start a ROM, put this AFTER the call to the Javatari.js script: <script>Javatari.ROM_AUTO_LOAD_URL = "<path to your rom>";</script> PM me if you need further assistance. Regards, Paulo Edited May 2, 2015 by Paulo Peccin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 . . . you only need to get the "release" folder and put its contents in your website. OK, it looks like I need to click on javatari.js, logo.png, screenborder.png, sprites.png separately, then right click on RAW and download each one that way. Too bad GitHub doesn't let you just have everything people need in one handy ZIP file that they can download and unzip. I see that javatari.js downloaded as javatari.js.txt, so I removed the .txt bit. I'll send you a PM because what I uploaded to my site doesn't seem to be working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulo Peccin Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 everything people need in one handy ZIP file If you look at the bottom right of the GitHub Project page, you will find a "Download ZIP" button. That should be easier. Paulo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultima Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I just downloaded it and the sound seems to be way off on my homebrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 If you look at the bottom right of the GitHub Project page, you will find a "Download ZIP" button. That should be easier. Paulo Thanks. That is much easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 After downloading the ZIP file and getting the files that way, it seems to be working now: randomterrain.com/atari-2600-memories-program-seaweed-assault-game.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulo Peccin Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 After downloading the ZIP file and getting the files that way, it seems to be working now: randomterrain.com/atari-2600-memories-program-seaweed-assault-game.html Niiiice.... :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+LS650 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulo Peccin Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 I just downloaded it and the sound seems to be way off on my homebrew ultima, thanks for the feedback. Well, its still a beta release, but sound should be working ok. It may me a speed problem, or a browser compatibility issue. You know, its VERY difficult to get everything working in such a diverse ecosystem as the Internet and the various Web Browsers available. Can you please send me a PM with details of the computer, OS and browser being used? Also, please describe what is wrong with the sound. Paulo Paulo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I just did Tone Toy 2008: randomterrain.com/atari-2600-memories-program-tone-toy-2008-online.html Now that my programs will play without the security warnings, I should probably move them back to their original pages instead of having them on separate pages: randomterrain.com/atari-2600-memories-program-seaweed-assault.html randomterrain.com/atari-2600-memories-program-tone-toy-2008.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 (edited) After downloading the ZIP file and getting the files that way, it seems to be working now: randomterrain.com/atari-2600-memories-program-seaweed-assault-game.html Not working here in Safari or Chrome, though it does work in Firefox. The Javatari site works for me with 3 browsers: Edited May 2, 2015 by SpiceWare 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Not working here in Safari or Chrome, though it does work in Firefox. Thanks. I just switched to full paths. If you get a chance, can you check again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Thanks. I just switched to full paths. If you get a chance, can you check again? Same results, only worked in Firefox. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulo Peccin Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 Thanks. I just switched to full paths. If you get a chance, can you check again? Everything works fine for me Random, but when I opened for the first time I got a blank space. After a page refresh I got it working. Can you test a page refresh SpiceWare? That's strange... It "may" be an issue with the emulator starting code, but that is happening only in your page. Maybe your page has other script errors that are preventing the Javatari scripts to start? I will check on my starting code strategy and make it more robust in case there are other errors in the hosting page. Paulo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Same results, only worked in Firefox. Thanks. I just downloaded Google Chrome and the page worked on my Windows 8 PC. Are you using an Apple computer? If so, I wonder why it would work on an Apple computer using Firefox, but not on an Apple computer using Google Chrome? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Thanks. I just downloaded Google Chrome and the page worked on my Windows 8 PC. Are you using an Apple computer? Yes, I bought a new Mac Pro last summer. If so, I wonder why it would work on an Apple computer using Firefox, but not on an Apple computer using Google Chrome?I do not know - though I think the question should really be what's different between your site and the Javatari.org site since that one works. Just in case there's a browser version issue I checked them all: Chrome and Safari were both up to date while Firefox was at 35.0.1. I updated it to 37.0.2 and it still works on your site. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I do not know - though I think the question should really be what's different between your site and the Javatari.org site since that one works. Thanks for checking again. The page has JavaScript from Google Analytics, Alexa, and Quantcast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SpiceWare Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Can you test a page refresh SpiceWare? I overlooked your reply before. I did a few page refreshes when I tried it out the first time, it didn't help. Just tried it again and this time it worked: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulo Peccin Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 I overlooked your reply before. I did a few page refreshes when I tried it out the first time, it didn't help. Just tried it again and this time it worked: Screen Shot 2015-05-02 at 5.32.22 PM.png Great! Good to hear that.. I will definitely try to make my launch code more robust and try to make it immune to other script errors in pages. Paulo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I will definitely try to make my launch code more robust and try to make it immune to other script errors in pages. Thanks. I'll wait until your update before moving my programs back to their original pages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 I just played Titan Axe on it and it looked like a REAL CARTRIDGE!! AWESOME!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulo Peccin Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 Guys, Version 0.91 is out, with a few compatibility updates. It now runs on IE 11, but without audio support. Sorry, not my fault. Please use a decent browser! Random Terrain, you should have no problems anymore, please try the new version. Thank you all for the testing and feedback. Keep them coming! Paulo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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