+mizapf Posted March 14, 2020 Author Share Posted March 14, 2020 It's wor...king! Yea! Get it with the next MAME release in two weeks or pull it from Github and build it. The ROMs have just been uploaded to WhTech by me. 9 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/259551-new-mame-release/page/12/#findComment-4480870 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mizapf Posted March 14, 2020 Author Share Posted March 14, 2020 Of course, it is not only the title screen; I tested it with the TI-99/4A and the Geneve emulation, and it seems to work correctly. For testing, I copied several BASIC files from DSK2 to DSK1 until the disk was filled, and then, on a second disk, I assembled my Speecoder with a dozen of source files; seems good so far. It boots GeneveOS successfully. I had two I/O errors that I could not reproduce. Maybe this has to do with the short spinning time of the spindle motor, but the photographs prove that there is a 100K resistor, not a 220K. I cannot read the capacity of the e-cap, though. Both controllers are implemented, the original CorComp Disk Controller Card ("ccdcc") and the CorComp Floppy Disk Controller Rev A ("ccfdc"). The above screenshot shows the latter. You can set the step rate in the running system (without resetting) using the DIP switches. I did not implement the additional switches for relocating the CRU base or switching to another EPROM bank. I hope that the EPROM contents are the genuine ones. From an implementation point of view, I created a base class for both controllers and derived them from this parent class. Had an epic fight with the gcc-c++ and the ldd (linker), I can tell you... Since I have gathered some experience now, I'll immediately continue with the Myarc DDCC-1. 8 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/259551-new-mame-release/page/12/#findComment-4481198 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhataKowinkydink Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 So, if I understand correctly, MESS is now a part of MAME? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/259551-new-mame-release/page/12/#findComment-4481591 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mizapf Posted March 14, 2020 Author Share Posted March 14, 2020 Yes, since 0.162 (2015) https://www.mizapf.de/ti99/mame/changes MESS used the MAME core even longer, and since then it is distributed as a single package. Some people still use "MESS" to refer to the computer emulations within MAME. 1 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/259551-new-mame-release/page/12/#findComment-4481598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 22 minutes ago, mizapf said: Yes, since 0.162 (2015) https://www.mizapf.de/ti99/mame/changes MESS used the MAME core even longer, and since then it is distributed as a single package. Some people still use "MESS" to refer to the computer emulations within MAME. I've been using the term "MAMESS" to refer to post-merger MESS. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/259551-new-mame-release/page/12/#findComment-4481614 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mizapf Posted March 15, 2020 Author Share Posted March 15, 2020 Yes, and as promised, here is another addition for MAME: the DDCC-1 disk controller from Myarc. The ROM is on WHTech (ti99_ddcc1.zip), I also updated the ti99_complete.zip. There is no special screenshot to prove it, apart from this one that shows the CALL DIR command that is contained in the DSR (which is definitely one of the nicer things of this controller). I am using this controller in my real Geneve, and it proved to be rock solid over the last 25 years. As I said, this will be available for you with MAME 0.220 at the end of this month, or directly from Github if you build MAME by yourself. I am thinking about emulating some more peripheral cards; any special wishes? I had a look at the FORTi, but the schematics are barely readable. 4 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/259551-new-mame-release/page/12/#findComment-4481984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tursi Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 We're getting a new FORTI sometime soon, aren't we? I was planning to add support to my audio conversion tools, though I haven't yet looked at how it hooks in myself. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/259551-new-mame-release/page/12/#findComment-4482102 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+arcadeshopper Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 forti pgram+ ide controller morningstar cpm sidmaster TIPI 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/259551-new-mame-release/page/12/#findComment-4482161 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 I have been planning on building a ForTI compatible device to hang off Matt's 32k expansion. Been too busy to sit my ass down beyond basic designs. Another one of those round tuits. Maybe I can get myself quarantined for two weeks 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/259551-new-mame-release/page/12/#findComment-4482186 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mizapf Posted March 15, 2020 Author Share Posted March 15, 2020 I found a better FORTi schematic, will try to implement it now. Who created that card, actually? I cannot find any names of company/author/year. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/259551-new-mame-release/page/12/#findComment-4482209 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+arcadeshopper Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 1 hour ago, OLD CS1 said: I have been planning on building a ForTI compatible device to hang off Matt's 32k expansion. Been too busy to sit my ass down beyond basic designs. Another one of those round tuits. Maybe I can get myself quarantined for two weeks Erik is building one too if memory serves not sure if he's doing the card edge or pin connector Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/259551-new-mame-release/page/12/#findComment-4482263 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mizapf Posted March 15, 2020 Author Share Posted March 15, 2020 I'm already done with implementing the FORTi card - pretty simple -, but I need the disk software for testing. Could someone please send me a copy or point me to a location where it is stored? 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/259551-new-mame-release/page/12/#findComment-4482265 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 3 hours ago, arcadeshopper said: Erik is building one too if memory serves not sure if he's doing the card edge or pin connector Yup. He and I have discussed our projects. We are both taking different approaches. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/259551-new-mame-release/page/12/#findComment-4482455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tursi Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 What's the memory mapping for the FORTI card? Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/259551-new-mame-release/page/12/#findComment-4482599 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Tursi said: What's the memory mapping for the FORTI card? It decodes the same memory space as the 9919, dividing it up further between the four chips. http://www.unige.ch/medecine/nouspikel/ti99/forti.htm 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/259551-new-mame-release/page/12/#findComment-4482665 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tursi Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 I really should have known to check Nouspikel's page. thanks! 2 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/259551-new-mame-release/page/12/#findComment-4482679 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyDean Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 On 3/14/2020 at 5:43 PM, WhataKowinkydink said: So, if I understand correctly, MESS is now a part of MAME? You can go to http://www.progettosnaps.net/messui/ and get a updated version of Mess. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/259551-new-mame-release/page/12/#findComment-4482807 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mizapf Posted March 16, 2020 Author Share Posted March 16, 2020 16 hours ago, mizapf said: I'm already done with implementing the FORTi card - pretty simple -, but I need the disk software for testing. Could someone please send me a copy or point me to a location where it is stored? Still no luck with the FORTi software. The manual says that there is a disk with a file "FORTI" to be loaded by E/A3, but I searched all 6539 DSK and dsk files on WHTech (using TIMT), no signs of such a file on any disk image. The only ones I found are FORTI as a PRG, together with FORTH and FORTJ, so this belongs to FORTH systems. FORTi itself seems to be based on FORTH as well (hence its name), but it is a separate system. Again, if anyone happens to have the FORTi software, it would be very helpful for me to get a copy. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/259551-new-mame-release/page/12/#findComment-4482821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mizapf Posted March 16, 2020 Author Share Posted March 16, 2020 1 hour ago, RickyDean said: You can go to http://www.progettosnaps.net/messui/ and get a updated version of Mess. This is just a version from one contributor who cares for the (mainline unsupported) MESSUI, built on top of MAME. Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/259551-new-mame-release/page/12/#findComment-4482837 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Schmitzi Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, mizapf said: Still no luck with the FORTi software. The manual says that there is a disk with a file "FORTI" to be loaded by E/A3, but I searched all 6539 DSK and dsk files on WHTech (using TIMT), no signs of such a file on any disk image. The only ones I found are FORTI as a PRG, together with FORTH and FORTJ, so this belongs to FORTH systems. FORTi itself seems to be based on FORTH as well (hence its name), but it is a separate system. Again, if anyone happens to have the FORTi software, it would be very helpful for me to get a copy. Here, this is all could get, one DSK-file, some TI-Files, and some PDFs. Maybe this helps? FORTI-ALL-RMS-01.zip Edited March 16, 2020 by Schmitzi 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/259551-new-mame-release/page/12/#findComment-4482921 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mizapf Posted March 16, 2020 Author Share Posted March 16, 2020 Danke, genau das. 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/259551-new-mame-release/page/12/#findComment-4482927 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mizapf Posted March 16, 2020 Author Share Posted March 16, 2020 (edited) Oh no, it's broken... SYS-SCRNS starts as follows: (This also applies to the single SYS-SCRNS.tfi file in the zip archive.) [dump deleted] Edit: It seems as if most FORTH systems have these E5 before the screens, obviously when they do not start at a multiple-4 sector number. Still, after booting, only TI FORTH with blinking cursor appears, and no further action. Edited March 16, 2020 by mizapf Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/259551-new-mame-release/page/12/#findComment-4482942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhataKowinkydink Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 4 hours ago, RickyDean said: You can go to http://www.progettosnaps.net/messui/ and get a updated version of Mess. Sweet - I noticed mess.org is no longer around, so I've been wondering about where to find source and pre-built binaries. Thanks! Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/259551-new-mame-release/page/12/#findComment-4482949 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mizapf Posted March 16, 2020 Author Share Posted March 16, 2020 Pre-built binaries are officially available from https://www.mamedev.org/release.html 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/259551-new-mame-release/page/12/#findComment-4482952 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+mizapf Posted March 17, 2020 Author Share Posted March 17, 2020 OK, I could not get the FORTi software running - I suspect that the SYS-SCRNS is broken. Instead, I wrote an own test program, and the emulated card seems to work all right. So I pushed my changes to the master branch, and we now have the FORTi card in the next MAME release, too. Plug it in the box using "-ioport:peb:slot4 forti" (or any other free slot). 3 1 Quote Link to comment https://forums.atariage.com/topic/259551-new-mame-release/page/12/#findComment-4484190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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