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by Derek_Stewart
Fri Aug 05, 2022 9:03 pm
Forum: Software & Programming
Topic: Velnors Lair
Replies: 0
Views: 2780

Velnors Lair

Hi,

I am in the process converting Derek Brewster's Velnors Lair adventure game from Spectrum Basic to Superbasic.

I had just got correct some bad programming in the gane.

I am not sure if this still copyright...
by Derek_Stewart
Fri Aug 05, 2022 8:59 pm
Forum: General QL Chat
Topic: Andy Pennell's books.
Replies: 96
Views: 21776

Re: Andy Pennell's books.

Hi,

I gave completed the formatting if Andy's book Assembley Language in the QL,.

Just needs proof read, if any one is interested?
by Derek_Stewart
Fri Aug 05, 2022 8:57 pm
Forum: Software & Programming
Topic: QTYP 2
Replies: 0
Views: 2577

QTYP 2

Hi,

Does anyone know if QTYP 2 could be made freeware, as it is one of those must have pieces of software, can not be purchased anymore.
by Derek_Stewart
Fri Aug 05, 2022 8:54 pm
Forum: Software & Programming
Topic: MDI and FDI device driver updates
Replies: 5
Views: 913

Re: MDI and FDI device driver updates

Hi Martin,

Thanks for the update.

I use FDI and MDI on the Q68,, I had not noticed any problems.
by Derek_Stewart
Fri Aug 05, 2022 8:51 pm
Forum: Software & Programming
Topic: Weird problem with integer division, or is it me again?
Replies: 10
Views: 1703

Re: Weird problem with integer division, or is it me again?

Hi,

Does it matter that the FOR loop index is not defined as an Integer?
by Derek_Stewart
Fri Aug 05, 2022 8:50 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Serial connection between QL and PC
Replies: 14
Views: 1832

Re: Serial connection between QL and PC

Hi, It does not matter how old the software is, as long as you have setup the serial port in Windows in the device manager with the correct Baud Rate and configured the Windows terminal software, TeraTerm with the Windows COM port and baud rate, use Software Flow Control, connect the PC to the QL wi...
by Derek_Stewart
Fri Aug 05, 2022 8:41 pm
Forum: Compatibles Corner
Topic: Q68 and serial to WiFi modem. Doable?
Replies: 8
Views: 7218

Re: Q68 and serial to WiFi modem. Doable?

Hi, This old knowledge from the BBS days in the 1980s, I have forgotten most of it, but here is a little summary. I think there is an area of confusion here, when using modems, there are 2 serial speeds or Baud Rate to consider: 1. The Baud Rate from the Computer to the Modem I usually set the Q68 B...
by Derek_Stewart
Mon Aug 01, 2022 4:59 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: "8749 replaces 8049" Curiosity
Replies: 26
Views: 6082

Re: "8749 replaces 8049" Curiosity

Hi, As I mentioned earler, I bought 10 Intel D8749H IPCs, only 2 out of 10 were abled to be programmed with the ALL03A programmer with the Hetmes code, after erasing them in a UV Eraser. Here is one of the D8749H IPC in a Issue 7 QL: IMG_20220801_165017665.jpg I usually put a better label over the U...
by Derek_Stewart
Sat Jul 30, 2022 5:18 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: "8749 replaces 8049" Curiosity
Replies: 26
Views: 6082

Re: "8749 replaces 8049" Curiosity

I note there is a DIY Progammer: http://www.mattmillman.com/projects/hveprom-project/an-easy-to-build-mcs-48-8748-8749-8741-8742-8048-8049-programmer-reader/ Which,looks easy to build, I will get some PCBs made. A few PCBs available here : https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125415325819 I had some Blue PCB...
by Derek_Stewart
Fri Jul 29, 2022 11:38 am
Forum: Hardware
Topic: vDrive not working
Replies: 6
Views: 1003

Re: vDrive not working

Thanks for showing me what it looks like. Was it hard to take the plastic cover off of those two boards? Not really, the cover was designed to sit on top of the circuit boards soldered to the main board. My cover comes off all the time. But just gently lever the plastic cover from one end: IMG_2022...