Was it Gil who wrote Repton 3 for the ZX Spectrum or did he just write Repton 1 and 2?tricky wrote:I think Gil had plans and maybe a demo for solid ground Zarch on the Speccy, but my memory seems to have missed a few refresh cycles!
It wasn't Matthew, just had a chat with him. Doesn't know who did either.tricky wrote:Just 1 and 2, I think the beeb author did 3 themselves, but I think 1 & 2 may have been held back until 3 was ready.
Already been done -- see Zander/Lurch:trixster wrote:wondered if anyone had had a serious thought about porting Zarch to the beeb?
Thanks Tricky - always been interested in the Spectrum and Amstrad Repton 3s. I remember seeing the unreleased Amstrad version used the CPC equivalent of MODE 1 and that really fascinated me.tricky wrote:Just 1 and 2, I think the beeb author did 3 themselves, but I think 1 & 2 may have been held back until 3 was ready.
Virus was released on the speccy!tricky wrote:I think Gil had plans and maybe a demo for solid ground Zarch on the Speccy, but my memory seems to have missed a few refresh cycles!
What Spectrum emulator are you using? wasn't aware there was any out there until I saw this on ebay which i'm seriously considering getting for my Beeb: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Acorn-BBC-Mi ... 1438.l2649RobC wrote: ↑Tue Apr 17, 2018 2:54 pm I thought about it for a while as I think you could do something reasonable with the Pi co-pro but came to the conclusion that it's a bit beyond me!
I'd have given it a go if I could have found code for a C version but I only ever found one in Blitz Basic and I have no experience in that.
However, I have got the Spectrum version of Virus working on the Beeb through my Spectrum emulator
That's the one - I wrote it and designed the VideoNuLA board. The eBay listing is mine too - if you want a VideoNuLA, they are cheaper if you contact me through StarDotguardian1128 wrote: ↑Wed May 30, 2018 11:29 am What Spectrum emulator are you using? wasn't aware there was any out there until I saw this on ebay which i'm seriously considering getting for my Beeb: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Acorn-BBC-Mi ... 1438.l2649
Just need a comprehensive guide on what parts to buy to make it work in the machine and the relevant software
Just to note, that you don't need any special ROMs to run a standard 6502 coprocessor.guardian1128 wrote: ↑Wed May 30, 2018 12:39 pm The pi co-pro is something I would love to get hold of seeing as a gen 6502 co-pro are still too expensive on ebay and most don't come with the Rom chips to run it.
Don't you need DNFS or a DFS with the Tube code in it if you haven't got one already fitted?
That's very true! The heat is playing with my brain. That said, I'd assume (possibly unfairly) that the majority of people would have a dfs of some description installed.
How much would it cost to have you make up one that's ready to plug and play?RobC wrote: ↑Wed May 30, 2018 3:14 pmDon't you need DNFS or a DFS with the Tube code in it if you haven't got one already fitted?
If you want a Pi co-pro, I'm happy to help. The easiest thing to do is to buy the level shifter and SD card from Kjell. You then just add the Pi Zero and cable - I can make one up for you if you want.
Happy to do it for cost - I think the level shifter and sd card come to around £24, the Pi zero is a fiver and the header and cable are a few quid (assuming this is for a model B/B+ rather than a Master). So, comes to about £35 including UK postage. Let me know which ROMs you've got installed as I can burn you an EPROM if needed.guardian1128 wrote: ↑Thu May 31, 2018 2:39 pm How much would it cost to have you make up one that's ready to plug and play?
) then ask you to knock one up for me, I WILL get that BBC sorted one way or another, lol, 
