Re: Sam versions of Speccy games?
Andrew wrote: >>Did someone on this list mention at some point in the distant past that >>there were Sam versions of Pang and Rock Star Ate My Hamster? > >Stefan Drissen was reported to be working on a Sam version of Pang at one >point, but as far as I'm aware neither of those two games actually exist >for the Sam. I'd disassassembled the spectrum version and had it up and running as a Comet file. I hacked this so that it would work on the SAM (getting round the 128k bank switching and emulating the AY). Steve Pick did some wonderful graphics for the player sprites, title screen, world screen and first level. Stefan couldn't decide on how to go about doing the conversion - a SAM version would need to be built up from it's own graphics engine, putting the game engine in afterwards. Unlike Sophistry in which I could just change the graphics bits to cope with mode 4. But then it was time for a job in the real world Sorry folks. Stefan The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer.
Re: The SCART socket
Just to say thanks for everyone who posted follow ups. Using the relevant information I've been able to use a regular scart to scart and snip enough of the 'un-necessary' wires to create a fully working lead! I'm probably now only using the composite signal, but if it gets the picture to my TV, I'm not bothered. Thanks. -Thomas
Re: The SCART socket
> Is there anything special about the SCART socket that makes it not a normal > SCART socket? I've tried connecting it up to a few devices (TVs and videos), > but it only seems to produce a blank, black screen. Maybe mine is broken? Non-Standard. The connections are in the Sam User Guide. For reference though, the following is taken from the Users Guide. It numbered the pins and I assume they are standard numbers. 8 Core wire with Screen SAM TV 1 2RCHAN 3 6LCHAN 4 4AUDIO EARTH 7 7BLUE 11 11GREEN 14 14CSGND 15 15RED 16 16&20 CSYNC 21 21EARTH (screen) If you can't get hold of a cable, that might be of use to someone who can make you one up. E&OE HTH, Tim
Re: Sam versions of Speccy games?
>Did someone on this list mention at some point in the distant past that >there were Sam versions of Pang and Rock Star Ate My Hamster? Stefan Drissen was reported to be working on a Sam version of Pang at one point, but as far as I'm aware neither of those two games actually exist for the Sam. Andrew -- -- Andrew Collier ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) --My other -- http://mnemotech.ucam.org -- .sig is a -- Part 3 Materials Science, Cambridge -- PDF file --
RE: The SCART socket
Sorry - typo > I once used the SCART socket for sound output, since at the time my > soldering of DIN plugs was shite and the solder never held very long. > Problem solved when I wired up a SCART plug with both monitor outs > and sound going to a battery (later mains) powered amp, and thence to > stereo speakers. It was just the sound going to the amp, not the monitor outs as well! Will
RE: The SCART socket
I once used the SCART socket for sound output, since at the time my soldering of DIN plugs was shite and the solder never held very long. Problem solved when I wired up a SCART plug with both monitor outs and sound going to a battery (later mains) powered amp, and thence to stereo speakers. Yes, it was non-standard. I don't know why. Then again, I don't know why most things Speccy/SAM were non-standard (like 3inch discs on the +3..! soon sorted that out with a 3.5incher! joystick port... printer not outputting colour codes properly... etc). Will ** William Easson BVMS MRCVS, Veterinary Surgeon [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.exoticsvet.com Currently at DeVille and Woolliscroft, Sherwood, Nottingham, UK. Moving to Ashfield House Vet Hospital, Long Eaton, Nottingham, UK. Member of ARAV, AAV, BVZS, BVA, BSAVA. Fax UK: 0870 088 3870 USA: (603) 687 2978 ** > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Behalf Of Johnna Teare > Sent: 12 September 1999 14:08 > To: sam-users@nvg.ntnu.no > Subject: Re: The SCART socket > > > > > On 12 Sep 99, at 10:33, Dave Whitmore wrote: > > > > > There used to be loads of info about things like SCART in ye olde Sam > > Supplement. I wonder if Dave Tonks would have any objections to the lot > > going up on nvg? Is anyone in contact with him these days? > > Didn't they have a website as one point? Can't remember if there > were any issues up there though...but I seem to remember visitng > it... > > > > Dave > > > > > Peace, Love and Kisses, > JohnnaPig Teare > http://www.theunstoppablesexmachine.freeserve.co.uk > "It won't get better but it might never get worse..." >
Sam versions of Speccy games?
Did someone on this list mention at some point in the distant past that there were Sam versions of Pang and Rock Star Ate My Hamster? I'm not sure where I got the idea if not from this mailing list... I only ask 'cos I'ev been playing both on a PC Spectrum emulator, and kept thinking "This could be done quite well on the Sam..." Probably just more wishful thinking on my part, eh? Gord. -- < The HEXdidn't... Homepage: < -- Featuring The U.K. Policenauts Homepage -- > < http://www.hexdidnt.clara.net > \-- AOL Instant Messenger: 'hexdidnt' --/
Re: The SCART socket
On 12 Sep 99, at 10:33, Dave Whitmore wrote: > > There used to be loads of info about things like SCART in ye olde Sam > Supplement. I wonder if Dave Tonks would have any objections to the lot > going up on nvg? Is anyone in contact with him these days? Didn't they have a website as one point? Can't remember if there were any issues up there though...but I seem to remember visitng it... > > Dave > Peace, Love and Kisses, JohnnaPig Teare http://www.theunstoppablesexmachine.freeserve.co.uk "It won't get better but it might never get worse..."
Re: The SCART socket
There used to be loads of info about things like SCART in ye olde Sam Supplement. I wonder if Dave Tonks would have any objections to the lot going up on nvg? Is anyone in contact with him these days? Dave
Re: The SCART socket
Thomas Harte wrote: > > Is there anything special about the SCART socket that makes it not a > normal > SCART socket? I've tried connecting it up to a few devices (TVs and videos), > but it only seems to produce a blank, black screen. Maybe mine is broken? > > -Thomas I'm pretty damn sure from memory it is non standard. There may be one or two signals in the right place but basically it ain't wired right. For a start I think there's both analogue and TTL RGB present where as a real scart connector would only have analogue. So in summary you'll need to do a bit of rewiring.
