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XorA wrote:

Derek_Stewart wrote:Hi,

Is it possible to increase the colour depth of sQLux using SDL2?

What do you mean? You want more than 16 colours? That would mean Minerva would need a new GFX driver wouldnt it?

More than 4 colours.

Hi, I have an initial contact with Adder Technology, by Adrian Dicken's Assistant, how indicated hecwas on holiday, in August, but no response since then, though I am on their mailing list for they services they provide. I am not very impressed by the way Adder Technology are conducting, not very pr...

Hi,

Is it possible to increase the colour depth of sQLux using SDL2?

Hi,

8 bit colours? Is this 2^8 or 256 colours?

QL Mode 4 is 4 colours, 2^2 or 2 bit
QL Mode 8 is 8 colours, 2^3 or 3 bit

I wish there were 256 colours on a QL without SMSQ/E.

The Q68 can do 512x256 Mode 33

I am trying to OCR a very badly scanned copy of the Metacomco Pascal Manual, but the scanned version is not very good.

I would like to buy or loan a Pscal Manual to update my scanning project

Trying to find out how much the PiStorm board (Altera II Max) draws but the Pi Zero 2W seems to be pretty efficient for the power it supplies and is becoming the preferred choice for PiStorm boards since it's only slightly less powerful. https://hackaday.com/2021/11/01/the-pi-zero-2-w-is-the-most-e...

Hi,

I can not get this to run on sQLux, czn you give me some hints how to get more colours on sQLux?

Chr$ wrote:I still have 1 Teensy 2++ and QLUB PCB available.

I also have a number of QLUB PCBs, for free, just pay postage.

Hi Chr$

I will take the PCBs, send me a PM with the postage cost.

Why does the CRT picture look so different? Because it is from the composite output that is produced by analog mixing the fourth bit signal with the RGB bit signals using 3 extra resistors, but If you mean the bar width this is a change I did in the test program. The LCD is from the unaltered stand...

Hi, I have received the Q68 PCBs with all the SMD components soldered. I have found a better case, which is a split design, so installation of Q68 board is easier. The end panels are fully andoised, supplier is UK based, so no EU regulations. The remainjng tasks are: - source the remaining component...