+MrFish Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 This is good stuff... I've seen the front page of the manual scanned, was the whole manual ever scanned? Refer here: Serious Computerist - Diamond GOS Subsection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-Pack Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 So I was one of the six? I'm not sure how much changed between 2.0 and 3.0. I know two functions were added, FILESELECT(56) and MESSAGEBOX(57). IF a program calls these functions then it will not work in 2.0. I'm trying to remember how stable the cartridge FILESELECT routine was but 25 years is a long time to remember such details. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+MrFish Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 (edited) IMG_1676.JPG So I was one of the six? I'm not sure how much changed between 2.0 and 3.0. I know two functions were added, FILESELECT(56) and MESSAGEBOX(57). IF a program calls these functions then it will not work in 2.0. I'm trying to remember how stable the cartridge FILESELECT routine was but 25 years is a long time to remember such details. Nice! Supposedly the changes were significant enough -- based on one opinion. If you have the means to dump that, please do. Edited December 11, 2016 by MrFish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNameOfTheGame Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 IMG_1676.JPG So I was one of the six? I'm not sure how much changed between 2.0 and 3.0. I know two functions were added, FILESELECT(56) and MESSAGEBOX(57). IF a program calls these functions then it will not work in 2.0. I'm trying to remember how stable the cartridge FILESELECT routine was but 25 years is a long time to remember such details. Wow, nice to see someone with the original cart. Anyway you can dump the chip? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triads Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Refer here: Serious Computerist - Diamond GOS Subsection Thanks for the manual & new section on your site.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+MrFish Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Thanks for the manual & new section on your site.. No problem. I think it fits the occasion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunstar Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 (edited) IMG_1676.JPG So I was one of the six? I'm not sure how much changed between 2.0 and 3.0. I know two functions were added, FILESELECT(56) and MESSAGEBOX(57). IF a program calls these functions then it will not work in 2.0. I'm trying to remember how stable the cartridge FILESELECT routine was but 25 years is a long time to remember such details. That was a total guess, but Alan said he sold very few of the 3.0 upgrades. The upgrade was more about stability I think, though I think it also can use XE extended memory in some way, IIRC, among other things. I think better compatibility with SpartaDOS, maybe even X. But I think all of that was revealed in some release notes, or flier, not it the actual manual, but I will look...I just checked, yes, it talks about the use of extended memory in the configuration section of the Appendices on page 9 of the original manual. And plenty of references to SpartaDOS, but not specifically X. Edited December 11, 2016 by Gunstar 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-Pack Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 If you have the means to dump that, please do. I have not dumped a 64K cart and would need to find a little more info. Any suggestions on how and what software to use. (or is there someone close to Buffalo, NY that can do it?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+MrFish Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 (edited) I have not dumped a 64K cart and would need to find a little more info. Any suggestions on how and what software to use. (or is there someone close to Buffalo, NY that can do it?) The Maxflash USB Cartridge Programmer Kit will dump anything (and program Maxflash carts): Maxflash USB Cartridge Programmer Kit I had one before but needed to sell it. They work great and simple to use. Edited December 11, 2016 by MrFish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNameOfTheGame Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 I have not dumped a 64K cart and would need to find a little more info. Any suggestions on how and what software to use. (or is there someone close to Buffalo, NY that can do it?) If you can't get it dumped, I have the equipment and am pretty close to NY here in West Virginia. I have helped user Zap! before if you want a reference and he was in NY. Took 2 days for shipping for his ultrasatan and we didn't have any problems. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-Pack Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 The Maxflash USB Cartridge Programmer Kit will dump anything (and program Maxflash carts): Maxflash USB Cartridge Programmer Kit I had one before but needed to sell it. They work great and simple to use. I just finished placing the order. I will dump Diamond 3.0 soon after it is received. Once it is verified to be operational I will post. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+MrFish Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 I just finished placing the order. I will dump Diamond 3.0 soon after it is received. Once it is verified to be operational I will post. Great... if you need help with anything, just let us know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triads Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 Excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DracIsBack Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 I was obsessed with this as a kid. Cool to read the history! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNameOfTheGame Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 I just finished placing the order. I will dump Diamond 3.0 soon after it is received. Once it is verified to be operational I will post. Awesome! Thanks and Happy New Year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikerbob Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 This is very exciting, so I have an U1mb and an Incognito, can I put this in one of the cartridge "slots" and use it there? James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashjazzcat Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 I believe the GOS cart is a 64KB banked ROM, so no hope of placing it on U1MB/Incognito, I'm afraid. The only hope would be to recompile it with the banking code rewritten to use the U1MB scheme, but even then it would be impossible to use Diamond alongside the built-in SpartaDOS X (and Diamond needs DOS to be useful, since it has no filesystem drivers of its own) since U1MB has no "external" cart banking register. It could probably be coaxed into booting with DOS 2.5, MyDOS or SD 3.x. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-Pack Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Got my Maxflash kit and have dumped my Diamond GOS 3.0 cartridge. I would like to varifie that the file is going to work before I upload it. (not much value in passing along a useless dump) Is there anyone that was going to burn a chip and upgrade their cartridge. (Is it really going to be that simple?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roydea6 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Yes this type of rom can be put into the original SDX419 via eprom change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariGeezer Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) I would like to varifie that the file is going to work before I upload it. (not much value in passing along a useless dump) Altirra can load the bin or car type of the dump Edited January 12, 2017 by AtariGeezer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_The Doctor__ Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Imma gonna burn it, stack it, and switch it.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+MrFish Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Hang on everyone. The ROM looks fine so far. We just need to put together a utility disk (may or may not need to be imaged) and apps so we'll have a complete and usable system. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+MrFish Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 (edited) Paint 3.0 and Write 3.0 both working properly now from a boot disk. Edited January 14, 2017 by MrFish 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariGeezer Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 The suspense is killing me Please post it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+MrFish Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 (edited) Haha... I guess it is. I need to hear back from Pack007 first. It's his baby. I'm curious to hear the answers to some questions too. I gotta be honest; I frankly don't like the color change with the yellow. But that's a small issue and easy enough to fix. Edited January 14, 2017 by MrFish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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