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by Jbizzel
Sun Mar 10, 2024 2:24 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Testing new pinch rollers solution...
Replies: 13
Views: 2822

Re: Testing new pinch rollers solution...

Thanks Chris.

Here's a better pic...
IMG_20240310_130442.jpg
Been testing it all afternoon, really pleasing results.
by Jbizzel
Sun Mar 10, 2024 1:01 pm
Forum: Software & Programming
Topic: Can a QL do donkey Kong sounds?
Replies: 3
Views: 1038

Can a QL do donkey Kong sounds?

Can a bbql make these sounds?

I understand the donkey Kong arcade machine uses the same chip as the QL to drive the sound, so maybe this is possible?

https://youtu.be/Pp2aMs38ERY?feature=shared[/youtube]
by Jbizzel
Sun Mar 10, 2024 12:47 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Testing new pinch rollers solution...
Replies: 13
Views: 2822

Testing new pinch rollers solution...

I acquired a number of new Sony Walkman pinch rollers. These are almost the same dimensions as the QL, except they are taller and the teflon core has a narrower diameter. I 3d printed a smaller washer, seen in yellow below, it's height is 1.5mm and I also drilled the core to 2mm on the new pinch rol...
by Jbizzel
Sun Mar 10, 2024 11:14 am
Forum: QL Emulation
Topic: QL2k speed change
Replies: 11
Views: 2415

QL2k speed change

Hello, I am learning the world of QL and sometimes making progress and sometimes hitting invisible brick walls, although this issue feels more like being fired from an invisible catapult that I wasn't aware I was standing on. I have QL2K working nicely on windows 10, and the speed is fine in basic. ...
by Jbizzel
Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:10 pm
Forum: Software & Programming
Topic: The comp.sys.sinclair Crap Games Competition 2024
Replies: 6
Views: 2235

Re: The comp.sys.sinclair Crap Games Competition 2024

Today, I submitted a little QL game for this comp :)
by Jbizzel
Wed Mar 06, 2024 5:40 pm
Forum: Help for New Users
Topic: Picture or image format for the ql
Replies: 7
Views: 2189

Re: Picture or image format for the ql

badaman wrote: Tue Mar 05, 2024 6:59 am
Excellent post - thank you!!
by Jbizzel
Tue Mar 05, 2024 5:46 pm
Forum: Help for New Users
Topic: Picture or image format for the ql
Replies: 7
Views: 2189

Re: Picture or image format for the ql

That's great, thanks!
by Jbizzel
Tue Mar 05, 2024 9:51 am
Forum: Help for New Users
Topic: Picture or image format for the ql
Replies: 7
Views: 2189

Re: Picture or image format for the ql

Success!
IMG_20240305_094855_778.jpg
Not sure what the screen address is for 4colour mode
by Jbizzel
Tue Mar 05, 2024 7:05 am
Forum: Help for New Users
Topic: Picture or image format for the ql
Replies: 7
Views: 2189

Re: Picture or image format for the ql

Thanks!

I might have found something...

https://www.dadither.com/

This saves images as SCR4 and SCR8 - I am assuming that this file type can be used on a real QL?

Not sure yet, will investigate
by Jbizzel
Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:59 pm
Forum: Help for New Users
Topic: Dev_use how to use?
Replies: 12
Views: 2735

Re: Dev_use how to use?

martyn_hill wrote: Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:55 pm
Is there a reason why you appear to be loading and executing each extension twice?

Yes, there is: I don't know what I'm doing. :lol: :roll: :lol:

I thought that was perhaps what was going on!