Re: [Ql-Users] BouQLder Qlash source code

2018-05-26 Thread Peter Graf via Ql-Users
Hi Wolfgang, > the source code for BouQLder Qlash is now available from my site. Amazing work. And a lot of comments. I like this one: "Normally, a sound is only played if the previous one is finished. An explosion, though, is always played" :-D Thank you very much Peter

[Ql-Users] How do you find the Driver Definition Block (DDB) base-address from SBASIC for the NET device

2018-05-18 Thread Martyn Hill via Ql-Users
Hi everyone In the spirit of double-posting between here and the QL Forum :-) I thought I'd ask my question here, too... I'm continuing to explore the QL network across a range of platforms - now with my refurbished QXL2 card (thanks, Derek!) The bit-timings on the QXL under SMSQ/E v3.33

Re: [Ql-Users] QA.RESRI info incorrect

2018-06-08 Thread Jan Bredenbeek via Ql-Users
On 8 June 2018 at 15:52, pjwitte via Ql-Users wrote: > When loading this into RESPR and then doing CALL base+4 I get an >> 'insufficient memory' error. But PEEK_L(base) returns 0 so the code never >> got to the point where it stores the result. >> > Sure, but thi

Re: [Ql-Users] QA.RESRI info incorrect

2018-06-08 Thread Jan Bredenbeek via Ql-Users
On 8 June 2018 at 13:26, pjwitte via Ql-Users wrote: It appears that, on an error, QDOS doesnt return here at all! > Correct. > Under SMSQ/E it may return an error (IMEM), but the error code is not > always set! That implies that you could get a wrong result, depending on > wh

Re: [Ql-Users] BouQLder Qlash source code

2018-05-26 Thread Giorgio Garabello via Ql-Users
Great work Wolf Il sab 26 mag 2018, 13:23 Peter Graf via Ql-Users <ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> ha scritto: > Hi Wolfgang, > > > the source code for BouQLder Qlash is now available from my site. > > Amazing work. And a lot of comments. I like this one: > > &qu

[Ql-Users] Active Buttons 1.1.

2018-05-29 Thread Giorgio Garabello via Ql-Users
Hello everyone, Quantum Technology has released the new version (1.1) of Active Buttons. New buttons, new functionalities, and dynamic icons. You can download them for free here: http://www.hunggartorino.it/ql/active-buttons-2/ Giorgio Garabello ___

Re: [Ql-Users] Hello Rich and Dilwyn, and anyone else interested

2018-06-25 Thread Dave Park via Ql-Users
I thought this was a death announcement at first. Then it got weird. Dave On Mon, Jun 25, 2018 at 11:08 AM, paul via Ql-Users < ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote: > > Hello out there, Urs has left the Building. > > With him goes a 'working' QL PM code, the ROMs and t

Re: [Ql-Users] Hello Rich and Dilwyn, and anyone else interested

2018-06-25 Thread Ralf Reköndt via Ql-Users
Me too. Sometimes , it is best to look for the right words. Am 25.06.2018 um 19:15 schrieb Dave Park via Ql-Users: I thought this was a death announcement at first. Then it got weird. Dave On Mon, Jun 25, 2018 at 11:08 AM, paul via Ql-Users < ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote: Hel

[Ql-Users] Q68 & QD

2018-06-23 Thread Bob Spelten via Ql-Users
There seems to be a problem with QD on my Q68. When running Q68 in high resolution 1024x768 and the QD window is set at 80 characters, editing is fine as long as I stay within this 80 chrs margin. I can move the cursor beyond that but when a character is inserted the whole machine freezes.

[Ql-Users] sBASIC overloading...

2018-06-20 Thread Dave Park via Ql-Users
Hi all, How hard would it be to extend sBASIC functions to support C++ style overloading? Separately, does the sBASIC in SMSQ or Minerva still scan for procedures/functions from the beginning of the program, so earlier FN/PROCs have a speed advantage over later ones like in JM/JS? -- Dave

Re: [Ql-Users] sBASIC overloading...

2018-06-20 Thread Jan Bredenbeek via Ql-Users
On 20 June 2018 at 22:35, Dave Park via Ql-Users wrote: > Hi all, > > Separately, does the sBASIC in SMSQ or Minerva still scan for > procedures/functions from the beginning of the program, so earlier FN/PROCs > have a speed advantage over later ones like in JM/JS? SuperBASIC

Re: [Ql-Users] sBASIC overloading...

2018-06-20 Thread Dave Park via Ql-Users
via Ql-Users < ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote: > On 20 June 2018 at 22:35, Dave Park via Ql-Users > > wrote: > > > Hi all, > > > > Separately, does the sBASIC in SMSQ or Minerva still scan for > > procedures/functions from the beginning of the progr

Re: [Ql-Users] sBASIC overloading...

2018-06-21 Thread Jan Bredenbeek via Ql-Users
On 21 June 2018 at 00:43, Dave Park via Ql-Users wrote: > My reason for asking was, I was wondering if an analysis of how frequently > functions were called, and from where, could affect how quickly they would > be stepped to. I have seen this behavior in SuperBASIC on JM/JS and > ac

Re: [Ql-Users] Q40 and Q60 video controller for flatscreen monitors

2018-05-01 Thread Peter Graf via Ql-Users
Am 01.05.2018 um 20:55 schrieb Thierry Godefroy via Ql-Users: > On Tue, 1 May 2018 19:26:56 +0200, Peter Graf via Ql-Users wrote: > >> Most flatscreens misunderstand the signal as 800x600, leading to bad >> interpolation. > > Among the 3 LCD monitors I own, only the

Re: [Ql-Users] Q40 and Q60 video controller for flatscreen monitors

2018-05-01 Thread Peter Graf via Ql-Users
Dave Park via Ql-Users wrote: > What are the frames per second and number of lines in the image? Originally 72 Hz, 512 visible lines. > What 'legal' signal is it most similar to? At design time it was fine to use any legal resoltion of a multisync CRT monitor. The idea was to stay at

Re: [Ql-Users] Q40 and Q60 video controller for flatscreen monitors

2018-05-01 Thread Dave Park via Ql-Users
On Tue, May 1, 2018 at 12:26 PM, Peter Graf via Ql-Users < ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote: > Dave Park via Ql-Users wrote: > > > What are the frames per second and number of lines in the image? > > Originally 72 Hz, 512 visible lines. ​Even just counting the vis

Re: [Ql-Users] Q40 and Q60 video controller for flatscreen monitors

2018-05-01 Thread Thierry Godefroy via Ql-Users
On Tue, 1 May 2018 19:26:56 +0200, Peter Graf via Ql-Users wrote: > Most flatscreens misunderstand the signal as 800x600, leading to bad > interpolation. Among the 3 LCD monitors I own, only the latest is able to (badly) sync the Q60 video signal and it does as if it would be a 640x480 VG

Re: [Ql-Users] FW: The wonderful Rick

2018-04-26 Thread Rich Mellor via Ql-Users
That is indeed such sad news - Rick Dickinson was a true visionary when it came to computer design and will be sadly missed... Rich Mellor www.rwapsoftware.co.uk On 26/04/2018 07:10, Urs Koenig (QL) via Ql-Users wrote: Dear all, I'm so shocked and in deep sadness to hear that Rick

Re: [Ql-Users] Sad news, sad news and more sad news

2018-05-01 Thread Jochen Merz via Ql-Users
Dear François, thank you very much. Well, I have not really left the QL, nor have I been very active after I stopped QL Today. I still use SMSQ/E every day ... I am glad to have met so many nice QLers during many years of QLing, including you, of course, François. Let's be glad that we had

Re: [Ql-Users] Sad news, sad news and more sad news

2018-05-01 Thread Jochen Merz via Ql-Users
Dear Alexandre, thank you as well. I remember having exactly one customer in Brazil ;-) All the best, Jochen ___ QL-Users Mailing List

[Ql-Users] Q40 and Q60 video controller for flatscreen monitors

2018-05-01 Thread Peter Graf via Ql-Users
Hello, I have developed an alternative video controller for Q40 and Q60: http://qlforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=2=2434 All the best Peter ___ QL-Users Mailing List

Re: [Ql-Users] SMSQ/E 3.33

2018-05-01 Thread Bob Spelten via Ql-Users
Op Mon, 30 Apr 2018 20:38:27 +0200 schreef Wolfgang Lenerz via Ql-Users <ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com>: Hi, I just re-upped the binary file. Thanks again Wolfgang, but... The FAT_xxx range of keywords still seem to be missing and thus produces an "unknown procedure" er

Re: [Ql-Users] Four hard drives on the same Qbide

2018-05-01 Thread Giorgio Garabello via Ql-Users
gt; ha scritto: > Hi, many thanks! > My address is g.garabe...@gmail.com > > Il sab 28 apr 2018, 01:48 John Impellizzeri via Ql-Users < > ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> ha scritto: > >> Giorgio, >> >> I remember this and actually have the IDE Expander as it was cal

Re: [Ql-Users] SMSQ/E 3.33

2018-05-01 Thread Bob Spelten via Ql-Users
Op Tue, 01 May 2018 12:06:00 +0200 schreef Bob Spelten <b...@upcmail.nl>: Op Mon, 30 Apr 2018 20:38:27 +0200 schreef Wolfgang Lenerz via Ql-Users <ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com>: Hi, I just re-upped the binary file. Thanks again Wolfgang, but... The FAT_xxx range of keyword

Re: [Ql-Users] Q40 and Q60 video controller for flatscreen monitors

2018-05-01 Thread Dave Park via Ql-Users
be easily fixable and retain full screen display. If there are multiple elements to the problem, then not. Having access to the pixel clock and being able to manipulate the frame rate to 30 FPS - or even better 60FPS - would be extremely useful. On Tue, May 1, 2018 at 9:47 AM, Wolf via Ql-Users <

Re: [Ql-Users] SMSQ/E 3.33

2018-04-30 Thread Giorgio Garabello via Ql-Users
Good work! Thanks so much. I'm very curious, what are the improvements to the network? Giorgio Il dom 29 apr 2018, 11:41 Wolf via Ql-Users <ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> ha scritto: > Hi all, > > SMSQ/E 3.33 is out, get it as usual from > www.wlenerz.com/smsqe > > Wh

Re: [Ql-Users] Sad news, sad news and more sad news

2018-04-30 Thread Alexandre Souza via Ql-Users
A big THANKS in name of all brazilian users too :) Hope everything goes well in your life! :) 2018-04-30 7:01 GMT-03:00 François Van Emelen via Ql-Users < ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com>: > Op 27/04/2018 om 10:23 schreef Jochen Merz via Ql-Users: > > Hello to Everybody on the list, >

Re: [Ql-Users] SMSQ/E 3.33

2018-04-30 Thread Bob Spelten via Ql-Users
Op Sun, 29 Apr 2018 11:40:57 +0200 schreef Wolf via Ql-Users <ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com>: Hi all, SMSQ/E 3.33 is out, get it as usual from www.wlenerz.com/smsqe Thanks Wolfgang for the update. But there are some confusing aspects about the Q68 files. Both count 350.000 bytes, on

Re: [Ql-Users] SMSQ/E 3.33

2018-04-30 Thread Wolfgang Lenerz via Ql-Users
Hi, I just re-upped the binary file. Wolfgang ___ QL-Users Mailing List

Re: [Ql-Users] SMSQ/E 3.33

2018-04-30 Thread Giorgio Garabello via Ql-Users
9FDF2> 2018-04-30 17:39 GMT+02:00 Wolf via Ql-Users <ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com>: > Hi Giorgio, > > From the sources > > ; Network I/O function-vector initialisation V0.12018 Marcel Kilgus > ; > ; This is used to split the physical I/O routines, which need to be

Re: [Ql-Users] SMSQ/E 3.33

2018-04-30 Thread Peter Graf via Ql-Users
Hi, > But there are some confusing aspects about the Q68 files. > Both count 350.000 bytes, one .SYS and one .WIN. > When Viewed they look the same. Should the .WIN not be a valid QLWA file  > containing the .sys? Both are wrong and can not be used by the Q68 Loader without changes. There

Re: [Ql-Users] SMSQ/E 3.33

2018-04-30 Thread Dave Park via Ql-Users
Maybe it's time to have an SMSQ functionality to check for and download SMSQ updates on request, or automatically if the user permits it? Dave On Mon, Apr 30, 2018 at 1:38 PM, Wolfgang Lenerz via Ql-Users < ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote: > Hi, > > I just re-upped the binary fil

[Ql-Users] Probleme mit smsq_q40_boot_make_bas

2018-04-30 Thread Peter Graf via Ql-Users
Hi Wolfgang, ich benutze das .WIN Archiv der SMSQ/E Sourcen. 1. smsq_q40_boot_make_bas führt menuconfig nicht sichtbar aus, ziemlich verwirrend, da man nicht weiss ob und woher er die Konfiguration dann nimmt. 2. Zeile 760 gibt ein "not found", weil komischerweise ofile$ seinen Wert verloren

Re: [Ql-Users] Probleme mit smsq_q40_boot_make_bas

2018-04-30 Thread Peter Graf via Ql-Users
Sorry that message was supposed to be private. ___ QL-Users Mailing List

Re: [Ql-Users] QL-SD progress

2018-04-29 Thread Norman Dunbar via Ql-Users
Looking good Marcel. Cheers, Norm. -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. ___ QL-Users Mailing List

[Ql-Users] QL-SD progress

2018-04-28 Thread Marcel Kilgus via Ql-Users
For anybody following my struggle to produce actual hardware, there is a slight update on the progress: https://www.kilgus.net/2018/04/29/ql-sd-update/ Good night ;) Marcel ___ QL-Users Mailing List

Re: [Ql-Users] SMSQ/E 3.33

2018-04-29 Thread Peter Graf via Ql-Users
, and I'm glad that I did. But Wolfgang made everything so much more complete and well integrated. The QL world owes him a big thanks! All the best Peter Am 29.04.2018 um 11:40 schrieb Wolf via Ql-Users: > Hi all, > > SMSQ/E 3.33 is out, get it as usual from > www.wlenerz.com/smsqe

Re: [Ql-Users] Q68 Advance Notice 3 - Delay

2017-10-20 Thread Gerhard Plavec via Ql-Users
Best wishes for reconvalecense Gerhard — ___ QL-Users Mailing List

Re: [Ql-Users] Q68 Advance Notice 3 - Delay

2017-10-20 Thread Martyn Hill via Ql-Users
Good morning Derek What a nightmare for you - we wish you a speedy recovery. If there is still room left on your first 20 for Q68, could I ask to be added (incl. the black case, but no need for the PS/2 splitter). Regards, Martyn. On 20/10/2017 09:00, Derek Stewart via Ql-Users wrote

[Ql-Users] Q68 Advance Notice 3 - Delay

2017-10-20 Thread Derek Stewart via Ql-Users
There will be a slight delay in the availability of the Q68, which I stated in a previous message to be available on 09/10/2017 I have had medical problems, I went into hospital on 22/9/17, to have a throat operation. This should of been a one day operation. But there was a problem with the

Re: [Ql-Users] Q68 Advance Notice 3 - Delay

2017-10-20 Thread Dave Park via Ql-Users
I hope you make a full recovery and your voice isn't permanently affected. Dave On Fri, Oct 20, 2017 at 4:33 AM, Martyn Hill via Ql-Users < ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote: > Good morning Derek > > What a nightmare for you - we wish you a speedy recovery. > > If there is st

[Ql-Users] 14° Sinclair QL Italian meeting

2017-10-26 Thread Davide Santachiara via Ql-Users
Hi All, The 14th Sinclair QL Italian meeting will take place on Sunday 5th November 2017 at DTM Technologies premises in Modena. We will start around 10:00 and the meeting will continue till 17:00 with a break of one hour for lunch. Information about how to reach the meeting place by car or

Re: [Ql-Users] Q68 Advance Notice 3 - Delay

2017-10-23 Thread Derek Stewart via Ql-Users
On 21/10/17 11:33, duncan . via Ql-Users wrote: Sorry to hear that. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Duncan Hi, Everything seems to be healing up OK now. I have lost a little bit of weight due to not being mobile in hospital, so just get a little fitter to complete the final work

[Ql-Users] QL MODE 8 Flash Bit

2017-10-27 Thread Peter Graf via Ql-Users
Hi, today I noticed that my MODE 8 Flash Bit implementation in the Q68 was never completed. It is 11 years ago that I designed the video controller, and now I don't even remember how exactly the QL hardware used that bit at all. Especially, I don't know how the background colour for the flashing

Re: [Ql-Users] QL MODE 8 Flash Bit

2017-10-27 Thread Jan Bredenbeek via Ql-Users
On 27 October 2017 at 19:01, Peter Graf via Ql-Users < ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote: > Hi, > > today I noticed that my MODE 8 Flash Bit implementation in the Q68 was > never completed. It is 11 years ago that I designed the video > controller, and now I don't even rememb

Re: [Ql-Users] QL MODE 8 Flash Bit

2017-10-27 Thread Peter Graf via Ql-Users
Hi Jan, > It works in a serial fashion, much like the old Videotex/Prestel standard. > When you set the flash bit on a pixel, the colour of that pixel is used > as background flash colour for the rest of the line until another flash > bit on the same line is encountered. > E.g. when a pixel has

Re: [Ql-Users] QL MODE 8 Flash Bit

2017-10-27 Thread Jan Bredenbeek via Ql-Users
On 27 October 2017 at 21:03, Peter Graf wrote: > > E.g. when a pixel has red colour with flash on, the rest of the pixels > > on the line will flash between the original pixel colour and red until > > the next set flash bit. > > The "until" is ambiguous. When that next pixel

Re: [Ql-Users] QL MODE 8 Flash Bit

2017-10-27 Thread Peter Graf via Ql-Users
Hi Jan, > The flashing is up to and including the pixel which has the flash bit on > to turn flash off. Thanks for this precise info! > I've tested this on a real QL and it looks like the blink frequency is > 16/50th of a second which is a bit slower than the software-generated > blinking of

Re: [Ql-Users] QL MODE 8 Flash Bit

2017-10-27 Thread Dave Park via Ql-Users
The flash bit acts as half a toggle for latching of the BGCOLOR in the 8301, ANDed with the other component, the 1Hz clock. On Fri, Oct 27, 2017 at 2:42 PM, Jan Bredenbeek via Ql-Users < ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote: > On 27 October 2017 at 21:03, Peter Graf <pg...@q40.de> wro

Re: [Ql-Users] QL MODE 8 Flash Bit

2017-10-27 Thread Jan Bredenbeek via Ql-Users
On 27 October 2017 at 21:51, Peter Graf wrote: > I just noticed the work was in vain, because SMSQ/E does not seem to > support FLASH in MODE 8. At least not if I test with SBASIC. > Indeed SMSQ/E on a QL with Gold Card doesn't flash :(. It also seems to work only when PRINTing

Re: [Ql-Users] Merry Christmas with SMSQ/E

2017-12-30 Thread Marcel Kilgus via Ql-Users
pjwitte via Ql-Users wrote: > If you want a really miserable Christmas, you could try the following > - without saving your work first: > > 1 x% = 32000 > 2 y% = x% > 3 z% = 1600 > 4 t  = x% * y% * z%: REMark Kabm!!! > 5 PRINT "-- Im dead!" Nice find

Re: [Ql-Users] Merry Christmas with SMSQ/E

2017-12-30 Thread Marcel Kilgus via Ql-Users
pjwitte via Ql-Users wrote: > Thanks, Marcel. Yes, I thought you might enjoy this little holiday > from "industrial" programming ;) Oh well, I'm already swamped with non-industrial work, I have so many ideas and projects on what to do that I hardly ever manage to finish any

Re: [Ql-Users] Ql-Users Digest, Vol 166, Issue 16

2017-12-31 Thread Graeme Gregory via Ql-Users
On Sun, 31 Dec 2017, at 9:07 AM, Paolo Del Bene via Ql-Users wrote: > Have you ever thinked to port GNU/linux on the QL Sinclair? > > Here the list of those GNU/linux distributions 100% Free Software > > https://www.gnu.org/distros/free-distros.html > > Awaiting f

Re: [Ql-Users] Merry Christmas with SMSQ/E

2017-12-27 Thread Tobias Fröschle via Ql-Users
Doesn't crash here but ends up in QMon signalling an Address error ;) Tobias > Am 27.12.2017 um 17:20 schrieb François Van Emelen via Ql-Users > <ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com>: > > Op 26/12/2017 om 18:31 schreef pjwitte via Ql-Users: >> If you want a really miserable

Re: [Ql-Users] New document on DV3 drivers

2017-12-29 Thread Peter Graf via Ql-Users
Wolf via Ql-Users wrote: > I've added a small technical explanation of DV3 drivers for SMSQE to the > additional info and data section on the SMSQE site. Which is here: http://www.wlenerz.com/smsqe/DV3_Device_Drivers.zip Good stuff, thanks Wolfgang!

Re: [Ql-Users] Merry Christmas with SMSQ/E

2017-12-31 Thread Norman Dunbar via Ql-Users
Happy New Year one and all. I started pcb design a while back too. I use Fritzing and/or Kicad for mine. Manually routing a pcb can seriously use up a good few hours of your life! But it's [still] fun. I will probably live to regret this but, let me know how/where to get the DISA source and I

[Ql-Users] R: Merry Christmas with SMSQ/E

2017-12-31 Thread Simone Voltolini via Ql-Users
Have a great 2018 guys!!! --Simon -Messaggio originale- Da: Ql-Users [mailto:ql-users-boun...@lists.q-v-d.com] Per conto di Norman Dunbar via Ql-Users Inviato: domenica 31 dicembre 2017 19:43 A: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Cc: Norman Dunbar <nor...@dunbar-it.co.uk> Oggetto: Re: [Ql

Re: [Ql-Users] Ql-Users Digest, Vol 167, Issue 2

2018-01-05 Thread Jan Bredenbeek via Ql-Users
On 5 January 2018 at 15:49, Tobias Fröschle via Ql-Users < ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote: > AF = Awfully faulty > JM = jerkily mended > JS = just stable > MG = mainly good FB - Full of Bugs (has anyone this ROM around? Would be a collector's item ;-)) Jan. -- *Jan Brede

Re: [Ql-Users] Ql-Users Digest, Vol 167, Issue 2

2018-01-05 Thread Dave Park via Ql-Users
I did have an FB dongle around here once upon a time, but I haven't seen it in five years. Dave. On Fri, Jan 5, 2018 at 3:04 PM, pjwitte via Ql-Users < ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote: > Hehe! Spot on, Tobias > Per > > On 05/01/2018 15:49, Tobias Fröschle via Ql-Users wrote:

Re: [Ql-Users] Ql-Users Digest, Vol 167, Issue 2

2018-01-06 Thread Tobias Fröschle via Ql-Users
Jan, with an FB-machine, you would probably have had much harder 30+ QL-years than you actually had ;) Tobias > Am 06.01.2018 um 12:06 schrieb Jan Bredenbeek via Ql-Users > <ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com>: > > On 5 January 2018 at 22:33, Dave Park via Ql-Users <ql-users@lis

Re: [Ql-Users] Some QL Newbie Questions: Modern video and storage upgrades for QL

2018-01-06 Thread Peter Graf via Ql-Users
Hi Michael, > What is the easiest way to connect a QL to a modern VGA or HDMI monitor? The only converters which work for me at all, are the GBS-8220 and similar. These are VGA converters. I find picture quality poor compared to a suitable CRT monitor, but at least I can work. All my attempts

Re: [Ql-Users] Some QL Newbie Questions: Modern video and storage upgrades for QL

2018-01-06 Thread RWAP Software via Ql-Users
://www.sellmyretro.com/offer/details/29035 More info on the QL-SD appears at: https://www.sellmyretro.com/offer/details/QL-SD-internal-SDHC-Card-Interface-for-QL-3703 Rich Mellor RWAP Software www.rwapsoftware.co.uk www.sellmyretro.com On 2018-01-06 01:41, Dave Park via Ql-Users wrote: There's a lot

Re: [Ql-Users] Some QL Newbie Questions: Modern video and storage upgrades for QL

2018-01-05 Thread Dave Park via Ql-Users
new hardware even today, so the machines are well supported. If your keyboard membrane fails (they get brittle with age) you can easily buy a replacement. Hope this helps... Dave On Fri, Jan 5, 2018 at 7:26 PM, Michael R. Furman via Ql-Users < ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote: > Hello,

Re: [Ql-Users] QL ROM versions

2018-01-06 Thread Dilwyn Jones via Ql-Users
>> before the sale to Amstrad. It includes the copyright message 'Copyright >> 1985 Sirius Cybernetics' (whoever they were). >  > http://hitchhikersguidetoearth.wikia.com/wiki/Sirius_Cybernetics_Corporation >  > So Im guessing it was a joke! >  > Graeme Ha ha! Various people have had the ROM

Re: [Ql-Users] Some QL Newbie Questions: Modern video and storage upgrades for QL

2018-01-06 Thread Dilwyn Jones via Ql-Users
> What is the easiest way to connect a QL to a modern VGA or HDMI monitor?  If you are not already on there, I'd seriously consider joining The QL Forum www.qlforum.co.uk You can read the articles without signing up, but signing up is completely free and allows you to post questions,

Re: [Ql-Users] Ql-Users Digest, Vol 167, Issue 2

2018-01-06 Thread Jan Bredenbeek via Ql-Users
On 5 January 2018 at 22:33, Dave Park via Ql-Users <ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com > wrote: > I did have an FB dongle around here once upon a time, but I haven't seen it > in five years. > I once got my hands on an FB machine somewhere in autumn 1984. A local computer store had imported

Re: [Ql-Users] QL ROM versions

2018-01-06 Thread Graeme Gregory via Ql-Users
On Sat, 6 Jan 2018, at 9:57 AM, Dilwyn Jones via Ql-Users wrote: > before the sale to Amstrad. It includes the copyright message 'Copyright > 1985 Sirius Cybernetics' (whoever they were). http://hitchhikersguidetoearth.wikia.com/wiki/Sirius_Cybernetics_Corporation So Im guessing it was

[Ql-Users] QL ROM versions

2018-01-06 Thread Dilwyn Jones via Ql-Users
One of the messages on this subject seems to have vanished since I sent it, but then Yahoo has been playing up big time for me this morning. The initials JM stood for the name of Sinclair engineer John Mathieson I remember reading somewhere back in the mists of time. It wouldn't have been

Re: [Ql-Users] Your confirmation is required to join the Ql-Users mailing list

2018-01-06 Thread Dilwyn Jones via Ql-Users
to offer to do it on your behalf - since the link above is to the list owner's page I'd trust the info there more than at the link below): http://www.dilwyn.me.uk/gen/emaillst/maillist.html Dilwyn On ‎Friday‎, ‎January‎ ‎5‎, ‎2018‎ ‎09‎:‎09‎:‎58‎ ‎AM‎ ‎GMT, Andrew Fleming via Ql-Users <ql-us

Re: [Ql-Users] Ql-Users Digest, Vol 167, Issue 5

2018-01-06 Thread Dilwyn Jones via Ql-Users
On ‎Saturday‎, ‎January‎ ‎6‎, ‎2018‎ ‎01‎:‎18‎:‎20‎ ‎AM‎ ‎GMT, Paolo Del Bene via Ql-Users <ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote: On 5 Jan 2018 10:06 p.m., <ql-users-requ...@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote: Send Ql-Users mailing list submissions to         ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com

[Ql-Users] QL ROM versions

2018-01-06 Thread Dilwyn Jones via Ql-Users
Sorry if several half complete emails came through from me just now, Yahoo Mail seems to randomly send emails when I try to edit a reply this morning, so I'll start afresh with a new blank message. The Tyche ROM was the last QL ROM developed, but it wasn't for the QL strictly speaking, it was

Re: [Ql-Users] QL ROM versions

2018-01-06 Thread Dave Park via Ql-Users
"Copyright 1985 Sirius Cybernetics" is the same character length as "Copyright 1985 Sinclair Research." so it would be good internal security. Dave On Sat, Jan 6, 2018 at 8:30 AM, Dilwyn Jones via Ql-Users < ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote: > >> befo

[Ql-Users] R: Merry Christmas

2017-12-24 Thread Simone Voltolini via Ql-Users
Ql-Users Inviato: domenica 24 dicembre 2017 18:53 A: QL Users List <ql-us...@q-v-d.com> Cc: simon...@sky.com Oggetto: [Ql-Users] Merry Christmas I hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year From simon629Simon Foster ___ QL-Users M

Re: [Ql-Users] Sandy SuperQBoard HD

2018-01-08 Thread Dave Park via Ql-Users
Ql-Users < ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote: > Hi everybody, > > I described my quest for a HD capable Sandy SuperQBoard here: > > https://www.kilgus.net/2018/01/09/sandy-superqboard-now-in-hd/ > > Enjoy ;) > > ___ >

Re: [Ql-Users] Ql-Users Digest, Vol 167, Issue 2

2018-01-05 Thread Tobias Fröschle via Ql-Users
Yes, apparently it did: TY - How creative ;) Tobias > Am 05.01.2018 um 16:33 schrieb Dave Park via Ql-Users > <ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com>: > > Did the Tyche ROM ever get letters? > > On Fri, Jan 5, 2018 at 8:49 AM, Tobias Fröschle via Ql-Users < > ql-users@li

[Ql-Users] Sandy SuperQBoard HD

2018-01-08 Thread Marcel Kilgus via Ql-Users
Hi everybody, I described my quest for a HD capable Sandy SuperQBoard here: https://www.kilgus.net/2018/01/09/sandy-superqboard-now-in-hd/ Enjoy ;) ___ QL-Users Mailing List

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2018-01-05 Thread Andrew Fleming via Ql-Users
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Re: [Ql-Users] Ql-Users Digest, Vol 167, Issue 2

2018-01-05 Thread Norman Dunbar via Ql-Users
ain people from the above list. I have not seen a full list of the various names actually used though, so I can't tell you who JM and JS were. Sorry. HTH Cheers, Norm. On 04/01/18 18:30, Paolo Del Bene via Ql-Users wrote: Today's Topics: 1. Re: about JM and JS roms (Paol

Re: [Ql-Users] Ql-Users Digest, Vol 167, Issue 2

2018-01-05 Thread Dave Park via Ql-Users
Did the Tyche ROM ever get letters? On Fri, Jan 5, 2018 at 8:49 AM, Tobias Fröschle via Ql-Users < ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote: > AF = Awfully faulty > JM = jerkily mended > JS = just stable > MG = mainly good > > ;) (just joking) > > Tobias > > > Am 05

Re: [Ql-Users] Ql-Users Digest, Vol 167, Issue 2

2018-01-05 Thread Tobias Fröschle via Ql-Users
AF = Awfully faulty JM = jerkily mended JS = just stable MG = mainly good ;) (just joking) Tobias > Am 05.01.2018 um 12:56 schrieb Norman Dunbar via Ql-Users > <ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com>: > > Hi Paolo, > > as far as I remember, the code letters for the various QL

Re: [Ql-Users] Sandy SuperQBoard HD

2018-01-09 Thread Marcel Kilgus via Ql-Users
Dave Park via Ql-Users wrote: > As I said in the other place, if you do this and use a WD1772, you might > get temperamental results. The VL1772 by VLSI is far more overclockable and > runs significantly cooler when double clocked. I read that the "02-02" stepping of the WD17

Re: [Ql-Users] Sandy SuperQBoard HD

2018-01-09 Thread Ralf Reköndt via Ql-Users
Dave Park via Ql-Users wrote: As I said in the other place, if you do this and use a WD1772, you might get temperamental results. The VL1772 by VLSI is far more overclockable and runs significantly cooler when double clocked. I read that the "02-02" stepping of the WD1772 can sa

Re: [Ql-Users] Q68 Baud

2018-01-20 Thread Peter Graf via Ql-Users
Hi Fabrizio, > Now playing with SMSQ/E sources, according Wolfgang suggestion (Thanks) How do you come to the idea your SER-USB adaptor supports 460 kBaud, even PC to PC? The required RS-232 line drivers are very seldom! Peter ___ QL-Users

Re: [Ql-Users] Q68 Baud

2018-01-20 Thread Fabrizio Diversi via Ql-Users
I use is version 2.25, btw is a newer version somewhere available? Now playing with SMSQ/E sources, according Wolfgang suggestion (Thanks) Fabrizio On 20/01/2018 13:04, Derek via Ql-Users wrote: Hi, When using Q68 to QPC2 on a PC using Sernet, I have found it is the PC serial port

Re: [Ql-Users] Q68 Baud

2018-01-20 Thread Wolfgang Lenerz via Ql-Users
NB : you would also have to add a new prescale value at label prescale ___ QL-Users Mailing List

Re: [Ql-Users] Q68 Baud

2018-01-20 Thread Dave Park via Ql-Users
for a single shipping cost. All mail send by tracked express mail. On Sat, Jan 20, 2018 at 11:00 AM, Peter Graf via Ql-Users < ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote: > Hi Fabrizio, > > > Now playing with SMSQ/E sources, according Wolfgang suggestion > (Thanks) > > How do you co

Re: [Ql-Users] Q68 Baud

2018-01-20 Thread Wolfgang Lenerz via Ql-Users
Hi Fabrizio, you can find that in smsq_q68_spp_ser_asm. There , if you want, you can extend the little table at label "bauds" beyond 230400. Also change the value of "moveq #8,d3" just above the label bd_lp, probably to 9 if you only add one more value. HTH Wolfgang. Hi all, I have

Re: [Ql-Users] Q68 Baud

2018-01-20 Thread Fabrizio Diversi via Ql-Users
Peter, configuring the driver in Win10 there are available different predefined speeds, including 460800, so I assume it should work at least from PC side. Ciao On 20/01/2018 18:00, Peter Graf wrote: Hi Fabrizio, Now playing with SMSQ/E sources, according Wolfgang suggestion (Thanks)

Re: [Ql-Users] Q68 Baud

2018-01-20 Thread Peter Graf via Ql-Users
My experience is that internal SER cards for PC tend to work reliably at up to 230 kBaud without handshake, while most USB-SER coverters don't. Usually you notice it only during long file transfers. Am 21.01.2018 um 00:11 schrieb Dave Park via Ql-Users: > Once you're up into 230k territ

Re: [Ql-Users] Q68 Baud

2018-01-20 Thread Dave Park via Ql-Users
Once you're up into 230k territory, the quality of the cable starts making an extraordinary difference, even if there is UART support for that speed. On Sat, Jan 20, 2018 at 3:25 PM, Peter Graf via Ql-Users < ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote: > Hi Fabrizio, > > > configuring t

Re: [Ql-Users] Q68 Baud

2018-01-20 Thread Peter Graf via Ql-Users
Hi Fabrizio, > configuring the driver in Win10 there are available different predefined > speeds, including 460800, so I assume it should work at least from PC side. I know, but that tells nothing about what the adaptor can physically hanlde. I have a lot of experience with that, unfortunately.

Re: [Ql-Users] Q68 Baud

2018-01-21 Thread Fabrizio Diversi via Ql-Users
used is coming originally from Laplink package and it is clearly visible that the cable construction quality is excellent, the usb/ser adapter is a Digitus one, the "PC" is a Mac Book pro using Win10 with Parallels...and finally QPC. Fabrizio On 21/01/2018 01:11, Peter Graf via Ql-U

Re: [Ql-Users] Q68 Baud

2018-01-21 Thread Peter Graf via Ql-Users
Hi Fabrizio, > I have done a sufficient number of experiment in copying and executing > files over the sernet@230400 to say that it is working. I'm glad it does, although SERNET alone can not prove the SER-USB adaptor handles 230 kBaud reliably in general. The problems usually pop up when you

Re: [Ql-Users] QL-SD new driver

2018-01-22 Thread Marcel Kilgus via Ql-Users
Wolfgang Lenerz via Ql-Users wrote: > I've released a new driver for QL-SD that uses standard qxl.win drives > instead of Qubide ones. I've been beta testing this for a few weeks and it's a dream come true. Finally a reliable way to exchange lots of data between my QPC and the QL :-)

[Ql-Users] QL-SD new driver

2018-01-22 Thread Wolfgang Lenerz via Ql-Users
Hi all, I've released a new driver for QL-SD that uses standard qxl.win drives instead of Qubide ones. It's for Minerva only, though. You can download it from www.wlenerz.com/QLSD Have fun. Wolfgang ___ QL-Users Mailing List

Re: [Ql-Users] QL-SD new driver

2018-01-22 Thread Wolfgang Lenerz via Ql-Users
Hi, > What is expected to happen if SMSQ/E is loaded on a > GoldCard/Minerva/QL-SD system with this driver at $C000 in ROM? The driver is expected to work as well as it can with GoldCard, i.e. probably not at all. Your comment below says it all! > Remark: This new driver can not be expected to

Re: [Ql-Users] QL-SD new driver

2018-01-22 Thread Fabrizio Diversi via Ql-Users
On 22/01/2018 12:22, Wolfgang Lenerz via Ql-Users wrote: Hi, What is expected to happen if SMSQ/E is loaded on a GoldCard/Minerva/QL-SD system with this driver at $C000 in ROM? The driver is expected to work as well as it can with GoldCard, i.e. probably not at all. Your comment below says it all

Re: [Ql-Users] QL-SD new driver

2018-01-23 Thread Graeme Gregory via Ql-Users
> I've already started putting together a clone using an Xilinx > XC9572XL, which I have lying around. The Verilog file compiled from > the get-go, I just had to remove the additional SS lines because of > Pin restrictions in the small chip on my eval board. The long lines to > the board might not

Re: [Ql-Users] QL-SD new driver

2018-01-23 Thread Wolfgang Lenerz via Ql-Users
Hi, > Re-upped! Been watching The Wire? - The wire? > Well, youre certainly keeping us QL junkies happy! ;) That's an unintended side-effect. Wolfgang ___ QL-Users Mailing List

Re: [Ql-Users] QL-SD new driver

2018-01-23 Thread Marcel Kilgus via Ql-Users
Tobias Fröschle via Ql-Users wrote: > that Schmidt-trigger is already there. Nice little SMD bug under > the socket that sits in the ROMOEH line. Apparently, it doesn't help. At this point I'm just glad that my idea was not nonsense but turns out to be actually implemented in the

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