First There Was Menace - An Open Source Amiga Game From 1988 Dave Poo 2 2024-08-27 | In this video we are going to take a look at the game Menace for the Amiga. This game is an early example of a commercial game going open source (via Amiga Format) and perhaps is the first commercial game to go open source on the Amiga?Links & Credits:archive.org/details/amiga_3 - Computer Chronicles 1989 - Amiga 2500 - A look at the new Amiga models including the Amiga 2500 and new software and peripherals for the Amiga computersyoutube.com/watch?v=zObp2cyo_B0 - Computer Chronicles Menace (13 "Amiga 2500" March 7, 1989) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Computer_Chronicles_episodes#Season_6en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hunt_the_Wumpus - Hunt The Wumpus source code was published in 1975!Chapters:0:00 Menace Packaging & Disks0:53 Amiga Format Open Source?2:15 Let's Play4:26 Menace On Computer Chronicles7:29 Let's Play Some More10:22 Running The Amiga Format Version12:00 To Be Continued....
Menace Source Code Part 5 - Fixing Glitchy Graphics Dave Poo 2 2024-10-03 | Part 5 of the Amiga Format Menace series. Let's take a look at the graphics glitches that appear when running on the Amiga 1200Source code for this video: github.com/davepoo/Menace-Amiga-FormatThe 1988 Amiga game 'Menace' that was published in Amiga Format in 1990, this repo contains source code and changes that were made for the YouTube video series about it on http://www.youtube.com/@DavePoo2 The plan is to upgrade this source to assemble and work for a more modern Amiga (source was written during the A1000/500 era of the Amiga)youtube.com/playlist?list=PLr783JgI3IBd9PZuc9WMmwwxoG2ic-NzB - Video series playlistMusic Credits:'Summer Storm' by Chris Huelsbeck, used under a royalty-free license, please visit patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck for more info.Links & Credits:github.com/rkrajnc/minimig-mist/blob/master/doc/amiga/aga/RandyAGA.txt - RandyAGA document about coding for AGA Amigas (written back in the day?)atarimania.com/documents/Devpac_v3_Manual.pdf - Devpac 3 Manual (Atari ST version, Sorry!)hyperion-entertainment.com/index.php/component/content/article/297-native-developer-kit-for-amigaos-32-ndk-32-release-3-available-for-immediate-download - Amiga NDKamazon.co.uk/Bare-Metal-Amiga-Programming-OCS-ECS/dp/B09GJQ3SF6 - Bare-Metal Amiga Programming: For OCS, ECS and AGAhttp://amiga-dev.wikidot.com/hardware:dmaconr - DMACONR (Amiga Hardware Register)en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amiga_500 - Amiga 500 WikipediaChapters:0:00 What are we doing this time?0:58 Blitter Waits3:16 Editing Code4:59 1st Test5:40 Double Checking6:05 2nd Test6:35 Found some missing waits7:04 3rd Test7:19 More missing waits8:07 4th Test9:00 Finding waits near bltcon010:30 5th Test11:25 More Problems Found12:21 6th Test12:35 Trying to find more problems13:19 7th Test13:37 More checking code14:04 8th Test14:12 Even more checking code15:17 9th Test15:52 Assembler Problems16:16 It Works! (10th Time Lucky)18:25 A1200 Amiga Format Code Working!
Menace Source Code Part 4 - Missile to Alien Collision Detection Dave Poo 2 2024-09-27 | Part 4 of the Amiga Format Menace series. Let's take a look at the missile to alien collision detection not working on the Amiga 1200Source code for this video: github.com/davepoo/Menace-Amiga-FormatThe 1988 Amiga game 'Menace' that was published in Amiga Format in 1990, this repo contains source code and changes that were made for the YouTube video series about it on http://www.youtube.com/@DavePoo2 The plan is to upgrade this source to assemble and work for a more modern Amiga (source was written during the A1000/500 era of the Amiga)youtube.com/playlist?list=PLr783JgI3IBd9PZuc9WMmwwxoG2ic-NzB - Video series playlistLinks & Credits:github.com/rkrajnc/minimig-mist/blob/master/doc/amiga/aga/RandyAGA.txt - RandyAGA document about coding for AGA Amigas (written back in the day?)atarimania.com/documents/Devpac_v3_Manual.pdf - Devpac 3 Manual (Atari ST version, Sorry!)hyperion-entertainment.com/index.php/component/content/article/297-native-developer-kit-for-amigaos-32-ndk-32-release-3-available-for-immediate-download - Amiga NDKamazon.co.uk/Bare-Metal-Amiga-Programming-OCS-ECS/dp/B09GJQ3SF6 - Bare-Metal Amiga Programming: For OCS, ECS and AGAhttp://amiga-dev.wikidot.com/hardware:dmaconr - DMACONR (Amiga Hardware Register)en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amiga_500 - Amiga 500 WikipediaChapters:0:00 Collision Not Working1:15 Amiga Format Article10:30 Suggestions From Comments13:37 Finding Collision Code22:30 Fixing Code In DevPac25:57 Refactoring / Macros28:04 Blitter Problems28:55 Future Work TODO
Menace Source Code Part 3 - Startup/Shutdown Code and Upgrade to Workbench 3.2 Dave Poo 2 2024-09-15 | Part 3 of the Amiga Format Menace series. I'm trying to get the game to run on the Amiga 1200 and to assemble with the Amiga NDK 3.2 I'm going to take a look at the system takeover code as I believe that is one of the reasons why it doesn't work (and try to fix it).Source code for this video: github.com/davepoo/Menace-Amiga-FormatThe 1988 Amiga game 'Menace' that was published in Amiga Format in 1990, this repo contains source code and changes that were made for the YouTube video series about it on http://www.youtube.com/@DavePoo2 The plan is to upgrade this source to assemble and work for a more modern Amiga (source was written during the A1000/500 era of the Amiga)youtube.com/playlist?list=PLr783JgI3IBd9PZuc9WMmwwxoG2ic-NzB - Video series playlistLinks & Credits:https://retro-commodore.eu/files/downloads/amigamanuals-xiik.net/eBooks/Compute%27s%20Amiga%20Machine%20Language%20Programming%20Guide%20-%20eBook-ENG.pdf - search for proc.cli to find info about safe shutdonw of the system (book was published in the 80's)wiki.amigaos.net/wiki/AmigaDOS_Data_Structures - about the process structurereaktor.com/articles/crash-course-to-amiga-assembly-programming - goes through the startup codeblog.thedigitalcatonline.com/blog/2018/05/28/exploring-the-amiga-2atarimania.com/documents/Devpac_v3_Manual.pdf - Devpac 3 Manual (Atari ST version, Sorry!)hyperion-entertainment.com/index.php/component/content/article/297-native-developer-kit-for-amigaos-32-ndk-32-release-3-available-for-immediate-download - Amiga NDKamazon.co.uk/Bare-Metal-Amiga-Programming-OCS-ECS/dp/B09GJQ3SF6 - Bare-Metal Amiga Programming: For OCS, ECS and AGAhttp://www.bitsavers.org/components/motorola/68000/MC68010_68012_Data_Sheet_May85.pdf - 68010 Data Sheethttp://wpage.unina.it/rcanonic/didattica/ce1/docs/68000.pdf - 68000 Instruction Seten.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorola_68010 - Motorola 68010http://amigadev.elowar.com/read/ADCD_2.1/Includes_and_Autodocs_2._guide/node048B.html - WaitTOF Functionhttp://amigadev.elowar.com/read/ADCD_2.1/Includes_and_Autodocs_2._guide/node0459.html - LoadView Graphics Library Functionhttp://amiga-dev.wikidot.com/hardware:intenar - INTENR (Amiga Hardware Register)http://amiga-dev.wikidot.com/hardware:dmaconr - DMACONR (Amiga Hardware Register)en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amiga_500 - Amiga 500 WikipediaMusic Credits:'Summer Storm' by Chris Huelsbeck, used under a royalty-free license, please visit patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck for more info.Chapters:0:00 Recap from Episode 20:43 Upgrades to NDK 3.24:49 Some Path Changes5:37 Assemble & Run6:37 Tests On Other Platforms7:48 TakeSystem Problems13:10 Coding Montage15:35 TakeSystem Changes Complete17:12 Description of TakeSystem Changes24:20 Fixed Except for....25:20 Final Thoughts & Coming Soon
Menace Source Code - Assembling 30+ Years Old Amiga Format Code Dave Poo 2 2024-09-05 | In this video we are going to take a look at the game Menace for the Amiga. Source code for this game was published over several editions of Amiga Format in 1990. Going to have a go at getting the source code together and getting it to compile and run (on an actual Amiga using comparable tools of the time).Links & Credits:youtu.be/KzYmJGepOtk - Part 1 of this series where I take a look at Menace the gamearchive.org/details/amiga_3 - Computer Chronicles 1989 - Amiga 2500 - A look at the new Amiga models including the Amiga 2500 and new software and peripherals for the Amiga computersyoutube.com/watch?v=zObp2cyo_B0 - Computer Chronicles Menace (13 "Amiga 2500" March 7, 1989) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Computer_Chronicles_episodes#season_6 amr.abime.net/issue_163 - The first episode of this source appeared in this issue of Amiga FormatChapters:0:00 A First Look At the Source1:20 Assemble (Missing Headers)3:14 Missing Source Files9:12 Assembling Takeover Framework Only16:10 Assembling Scroll Framework Only16:46 Works! (not)18:41 To Be Continued
Installing Devpac 3 Assembler #UPDATE (.gs files / assembler control settings) Dave Poo 2 2024-04-01 | An update to the previous video on installing "Devpac 3" an Amiga. I've found out some things that make the install make more sense and the reasons why the assembler was able to find .i files that don't seem to exist on my drive.youtu.be/m0TwMMLjjak - Part 1 - Installing Devpac 3 youtu.be/9hCXw0qPwJM - My video all about this software and what it does.This software is no longer in production (even though the company that made it is STILL in business in 2024), but it's available here:archive.org/download/CommodoreAmigaApplicationsADFChapters:0:00 RTFM3:18 .gs file / Headers5:00 Undo user-startup changes7:48 Include Path10:33 The Easy Way11:38 Recap Install Instructions
Installing Devpac 3 Assembler (Amiga 1200 Workbench 3.2) Dave Poo 2 2024-03-30 | In this video all I'm going to do is install "Devpac 3" an Amiga machine code assembler to the hard drive (or in this case and SD card to IDE drive). The reason I'm doing the video as it wasn't totally straight forward to get it going. It seems that back in the day, installing programs wasn't always a simple as just clicking the installer program and going to make a cup of tea, you had to do a lot of the work yourself.youtu.be/pwwpqENWUSY - Update video showing an easier (more correct) way to get this install working youtu.be/9hCXw0qPwJM - My previous video all about this software and what it does.This software is no longer in production (even though the company that made it is STILL in business in 2024), but it's available here:archive.org/download/CommodoreAmigaApplicationsADFChapters:0:00 - Running Devpac From Floppy2:26 - Install Instructions3:58 - Copy to HD5:35 - Assigning Paths9:03 - Works!9:21 - Optional Extras (Command Path)10:45 - Assembling Examples12:37 - Thanks for watching
Champions Of Krynn on Amiga A600 #rpg #retrogaming Dave Poo 2 2024-02-04 | Folllow up to my full length video where I was testing out Champions of Krynn on the A1200 studio.youtube.com/video/9eVaTLMKKRc/edit
Looking Back at Champions of Krynn for the Amiga Dave Poo 2 2024-02-04 | In this video I'm going to try and get Champions of Krynn (RPG) working on an Amiga 1200. This was a game that I played on the C64 back in the day and I still own my original copy of.This game was designed and tested before the introduction of the Amiga 1200 and the AGA chipset (and even just before workbench 2.0) so I don't have a total success in getting it to work.This is a non WHDLoad video, so I'm just to try and play it "as it was" back in the day. To do this properly it seems like it needs either an A500 or possibly will work correctly on an A500+ or A600 (haven't tested those yet).Chapters:0:00 Unboxing & Manuals2:35 HD Install6:19 Demo Mode10:27 Quick Game16:01 ConclusionMusic:'Interstella challenge 3' by Chris Huelsbeck, used under a royalty-free license, please visit patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck for more info!Links:Champions Of Krynn Box Gold Art Image: gamesdb.launchbox-app.com/games/images/84508-champions-of-krynnBox Poster Art: mobygames.com/game/833/champions-of-krynn/cover/group-62830/cover-658625Quoted Text:Workbench Wikpedia Page: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Workbench_(AmigaOS)Applicaations:ADFer: aminet.net/package/disk/misc/ADFer
Lets Take A Look At The Sinclair ZX81 (+composite mod) Dave Poo 2 2023-12-27 | In this video, we are going to take a look at a Sinclair ZX81, a classic computer of it's time. We'll get it going an do a composite modification on it so it's easier to use on newer monitors.Carnival Steve. Somerset Carnivals and Adventures. youtube.com/@CarnivalSteveZX81 Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZX81The Composite output MOD: bytedelight.com/?page_id=3560Music:'Interstellar-Sentinel-Challenge-4', 'Interstellar-Sentinel-Challenge-3' & 'Interstellar Sentinel Challenge 1' by Chris Huelsbeck, used under a royalty-free license, please visit patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck for more info!Chapters:0:00 First Look3:26 Testing PSU8:05 Trying to get RF output13:14 Teardown19:35 Composite Mod31:20 Doing Some BASIC40:50 Thanks!
Why is Retro Computing like Star Wars? Dave Poo 2 2023-12-21 | In the outer rim , you do what you must to keep your old technology working. If you are into retro computing, it's the same story.Links:Dixons Picture - commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Laat_165-167,_Dixons._Lijstgevel,_kroonlijst,_segmentbogen._-_RAA011003477_-_RAA_Elsinga.jpgFatty_McStripeyshirt_and_the_Commodore_64_(3058719137).jpg - commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fatty_McStripeyshirt_and_the_Commodore_64_(3058719137).jpgWindows Safe To Turn Off Computer - commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:LOGOS.SYS.pngAtari Jaguar 64-Bit! - youtube.com/watch?v=nxuna944dlsStar Wars Poster - orsonandwelles.co.uk/products/star-wars-1?pr_prod_strat=e5_desc&pr_rec_id=6e3f1dd51&pr_rec_pid=149942027&pr_ref_pid=7102002790511&pr_seq=uniformAtari 2600 Image - commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Atari-2600-Wood-4Sw-Set.pngStar Wars 40th - starwars.com/star-wars-40thAdrians Digital Basement - "Fixing an old monitor by swapping in a new CRT" youtu.be/C05zxF1S6J0?si=dRG0QdUjKrLn97xe&t=1702MOS/Commodore Building Walkthrough with Bil Herd -RAW Footage - youtu.be/4posBtLsq4M?si=g8BFBYfWTnpPzKRSCommodore Logo - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Commodore_C%3D_logo.svgC64 PLA Replacement - freepascal.org/~daniel/c64plaFeatures clips from Disney+ Movies & Shows:Star Wars Episode IV A New HopeStar Wars Episode V The Empire Strikes BackStar Wars Episode I The Phantom MenaceStar Wars Episode III Revenge Of The SithStar Wars Obi-Wan KenobiStar Wars The MandalorianStar Wars The Book Of Boba FettIndiana Jones and The Last Crusade
Fixing Nintendo Game Boy Battery Damage - Part 2 of 2 Dave Poo 2 2023-09-13 | In Part 1 we cleaned up all the battery damage on 2 Game Boys. In part 2, I see if I get either of these things actually working.Part 1: youtu.be/7tAWvp2rTroLinks:'Interstellar Sentinel Challenge 01' by Chris Huelsbeck, used under a royalty-free license, please visit patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck for more info!Chapters:0:00 Last Episode Recap1:48 Power Measurements7:49 Bodging the Grey GB LCD16:46 Replacing Yellow GB Power PCB23:44 Testing Yellow GB28:14 Swapping LCD Boards31:45 Yellow GB Crashes
Fixing Nintendo Game Boy Battery Damage - Part 1 of 2 Dave Poo 2 2023-08-27 | In part 1 of this 2 part video I take a look a 2 Nintendo Game Boy's that have both been stored for a long time with alkaline batteries installed, which have leaked into them.Links:'Interstellar Sentinel Level 4' by Chris Huelsbeck, used under a royalty-free license, please visit patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck for more info!Screwdriver Kit: ifixit.com/products/mako-driver-kit-64-precision-bitsChapters:0:00 Double Trouble1:30 Grey Game Boy5:48 Cleaning LCD10:22 Logic, Power, Audio Board Clean17:50 Reassembly and Testing21:03 Yellow Game Boy27:00 Logic, Power, Audio Board Clean32:26 Reassembly and Testing35:28 Playing some Games38:35 Problems!
RetroSix CleanScreen vs OG Game Gear Current Measurements Dave Poo 2 2023-07-30 | After modding a SEGA Game Gear with a RetroSix CleanScreen, what is the current draw of the Game Gear containing the mod vs the original Game Gear.RetroSix CleanScreen: 167mAOG Sega Game Gear: 300mAMusic"A Saturday Night" by Chris Huelsbeck used under a royalty-free license, please visit patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck for more info.Related Videoyoutu.be/8a2cHCWHC48 - Fixing Game Gear & Installing CleanScreen Modyoutube.com/shorts/MSy8oH2PO44 - Screen Remove Short VideoRetroSix Links(This video is not sponsored by RetroSix, I paid for all this stuff.)Store retrosix.co.uk
SEGA Game Gear - Repair & Screen Upgrade Dave Poo 2 2023-07-25 | My longest video ever, I'm going to take a SEGA Game Gear from eBay (July 2023), from uboxing, repair & doing a RetroSix CleanScreen screen mod upgrade.Luke from RetroSix has a video about preping the Game Gear for this mod, you can watch that here youtube.com/watch?v=HCtzeOKHTH4 - It's not quite the way I did it, but I did take some advice from that.Not everything about this mod went to plan, and I had to hand wire the mod (as opposed to using a wire free ribbing kit), so this video is not designed as a tutorial, this is just me going through everything I did to get this working. But if you are hand wiring this mod then it might be some help to you.It's a long video, so chapter links are provided if you want to skip to the bits you are interested in. You can skip past the uboxing and repairs if you are just interested in the screen mod.Chapters0:00 Unboxing6:47 A look Inside9:51 Test Power Board11:00 Recap Power Board13:30 Recap Sound Board21:34 Recap Main Board24:40 Removing Old Screen30:49 Attach New Screen34:40 Wiring the Screen39:28 1st Boot43:00 Rewired DAT Wires46:02 Wire DAT4/5 to Ground47:15 Wire DAT4/5 to Pin 9/2051:36 Troubleshooting Colors54:35 Case Modifications58:08 Reassembly59:00 Testing1:06:40 ConclusionMusic"A Saturday Night" by Chris Huelsbeck used under a royalty-free license, please visit patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck for more info.Related Videoyoutube.com/shorts/MSy8oH2PO44 - Screen Remove Short VideoExcerpt From Computer Chroniclesyoutu.be/o1wwjwJ0bCg?t=1238 - Computer Chronicles 1991 CES Game Geararchive.org/details/the-computer-chronicles-ces-1991 - Computer Chronicles 1991 CESRetroSix Links(This video is not sponsored by RetroSix, I paid for all this stuff.)Clean Screen Installation Guide: https://www.retrosix.wiki/cleanscreen-installation-guide-game-gearGameGear recap https://www.retrosix.wiki/capacitor-replacement-game-gearDiscord discord.gg/retrosixStore retrosix.co.ukWiki https://www.retrosix.wikiInstagram instagram.com/retrosixukFacebook facebook.com/retrosixukTwitch twitch.tv/retrosixuk
Removing a Game Gear Screen Dave Poo 2 2023-07-20 | Quick teaser of upcoming video, here I am removing the old screen from a Sega Game Gear (VA0 board, 2 ASIC) so it can be replaced with a modern screen from RetroSix
How NOT To Install HippoPlayer on Your Amiga Dave Poo 2 2023-06-18 | I decided to install HippoPlayer on my Amiga 600 (running Workbench 2.0), and I had a really bad time of it. This video is to document my experience, it's not intended to be used as a tutorial, but you can learn from my mistakes (you're welcome).Links:http://aminet.netamigakit.com/easyadf-pcmcia-compact-flash-transfer-p-440.htmlamazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07HMX5G85Chapters:0:00 Intro3:31 Installing lha8:46 Installing hippoplayer.lha23:12 Patching hippoplayerupdate.lha27:20 Success
Why is Turrican II SO AWESOME? Dave Poo 2 2023-04-07 | In this video we discuss why Turrican 2 is so awesome. I'm mostly covering the Amiga version, with smatterings of the C64 version thrown in.Chapters:0:00 Intro1:04 Gameplay5:10 Graphics6:35 Story7:10 Music9:34 ConclusionMusic:"The Agency - End Credits" by Chris Huelsbeck, used under a royalty-free license, please visit patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck for more info.Images:Amiga CDTV Image: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Commodore_CDTV.jpgAmiga 500+ Image: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Amiga_500_Plus_(white_background).jpgLemmings Box Scan: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Lemmings-BoxScan.jpgMonkey Island 2 Box Art: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:LeChuck%27s_Revenge_artwork.jpgidSoftware Logo: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Id_Software#/media/File:Id_Software.svgStreet Figher II Arcade Screenshot: upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/46/Street_Fighter_II_%28arcade%29_screenshot.pngTurrican II Box Art: static.wikia.nocookie.net/turrican/images/5/58/Turrican2KeyArt.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20201115145802 by turrican.fandom.com/wiki/User:Magma_MK-IITurrican II Zzap 64: http://www.zzap64.co.uk/cgi-bin/displaypage.pl?issue=70&page=10&magazine=zzapGerman Flag: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flag_of_Germany.svgMemes:"Nothing Too Fancy": From Star Wars Revenge of the Sith (Episode III)Video:Computer Chronicles CES 1991 archive.org/details/lthe-computer-chronicles-ces-1991 archive.org/details/the-computer-chronicles-ces-1991Links:Turrican II AGA Version: sonicslothgames.itch.io/turrican2aga
I got some original C64 disks (will any of them work?) Dave Poo 2 2023-02-26 | I bought a bunch of C64 disks from eBay, let's have a look to see if any of them still work after 30+ yearsChapters:0:00 The Disk Haul1:24 Hammerfist3:47 Midnight Resistance5:04 Shadow Warriors7:55 Thanks for watching
Was This The First Amiga Game To Receive an Update? (Project X - Amiga) Dave Poo 2 2023-01-23 | Nowadays, it's common for games to receive multiple updates and fixes after released, but was it so common back in the Amiga days? Project X by Team 17 for the Amiga received some "tweaks & enhancements" in 1993, after being released in 1992. Was this the earliest Amiga game to do that? I'm not sure.Timestamps:0:00 Intro0:12 This game got updated!3:02 Boot test4:30 'update' release notes5:52 Making new disks7:44 Boot test (new disks)8:38 Playtime WinUAELinks:Question: quora.com/What-was-the-first-game-to-have-game-updates-patchesProject X: lemonamiga.com/games/details.php?id=866Project X: mobygames.com/game/amiga/project-x1992 Cover Disk Image: mobygames.com/game/amiga/project-x/cover-art/gameCoverId,130811
Turrican II AGA is awesome! Dave Poo 2 2023-01-07 | In this video I'm going to play Turrican II AGA for the first time on the Amiga. Not only is this the first time I've played this, it's the first time I've ever played an AGA game on an Amiga. I never owned an AGA Amiga back in the day.Download Turrican II AGA - sonicslothgames.itch.io/turrican2agaChapters:0:00 Intro1:28 Boot up5:03 World 1-111:42 World 1-218:12 World 2-125:00 World 2-234:40 World 3-137:45 World 3-2
Programming the Amiga to Play a Sound (C/C++) Dave Poo 2 2022-12-22 | In this video I'm going to do some C code to see how it's possible to play audio (a simple tone and a sampled sound), using the custom chips on the Amiga. We are going to take over the system and program a sound by accessing the Amiga custom chip hardware directly.Visual Studio Code: code.visualstudio.comVisual Studio Code Extension to compile, debug and profile Amiga C/C++ programs compiled by the bundled gcc 12.2 with the bundled WinUAE/FS-UAE:github.com/BartmanAbyss/vscode-amiga-debugChapters0:00 Amiga-Debug VSCode Extension1:06 Initialising a new Amiga Project2:41 Stripping down the project4:20 Hardware registers data structure5:28 Playing a simple tone17:13 Playing a sampled sound23:16 Playing a sampled sound once only33:33 SummaryLinks:Code from this video: github.com/davepoo/AmigaAudioCOnly Amiga Makes it Possible - youtu.be/M5TiPKO4C9QAmiga Interrupts - http://www.winnicki.net/amiga/memmap/MoreInts.html
Open Source Scan Converter (OSSC) Update (LG TV Lag Test + Workbench Test) Dave Poo 2 2022-12-09 | Quick update to the previous video about the lag on the Open Source Scan Converter (OSSC). I look into how much lag there is on the SCART input of my aging LG TV, and I also try out all the Workbench resolutions to see that they work on the OSSC.Links:LG 42CS460 - lg.com/hk_en/tv/lg-42CS460OSSC - amazon.co.uk/dp/B07QF95QP3Chapters:0:00 SCART Input Latency on 42" LG TV3:19 OSSC Workbench Screen Resolutions
I got an Open Source Scan Converter (OSSC) for my Amiga (and I dont regret it) Dave Poo 2 2022-12-07 | I've been using one of these cheap RGB upscalers for quite a long time now to convert my Amiga to HDMI, but it's finally time to get rid it as it for a few reasons.Links:The Worst Scaler In Retro Gaming: youtu.be/ZUrqWN4AcJcOh no!: youtu.be/n8L_7M4lUKwFlylink Cheapo: amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00W9DJMNCOSSC: amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07QF95QP3Chapters:0:00 Why am I getting rid of this2:18 Audio output problems3:35 Lag tests7:41 Audio output tests8:43 Conclusion
Remembering how to use AmigaDOS (because its been like 30 years) Dave Poo 2 2022-11-25 | In this video, I'm going to have a quick recap on using AmigaDOS and the Amiga shell as it's been 30 years since I used it in anger, and that's long enough to forget a lot. Hopefully this video can also help you to refresh your memory on how to use the shell.Chapters:0:00 Intro1:12 Devices2:53 Directories3:22 Assign4:54 Files10:02 Commands11:50 Dir12:31 List13:26 Info13:57 MakeDir14:47 Copy16:45 Cd18:48 Path21:05 Copy22:09 Type22:52 Rename23:32 Delete24:04 Cd /25:03 Delete (Directory)25:26 Quick Recap26:06 Thanks for watchingLinks:Topaz Font For Windows: geekometry.com/2013/11/amiga-topaz-truetype-font-for-windows-and-mac-osManual in this video: computinghistory.org.uk/det/27070/Using-The-Amiga-WorkbenchFurther Reading: pagetable.com/docs/amigados_tripos/amigados_manual.pdf
The Sega Game Gear Wont Power On (recapping the power board) Dave Poo 2 2022-11-19 | The Sega Game Gear won't power on, it's a because of bad caps on the power supply board. I wish I had replaced those caps when did the original recap.Chapters:0:00 Problem1:21 Disassembly4:43 Recapping7:50 Reassembly8:18 Power up problems10:36 Works11:43 Thanks for watchingiFixit Toolkit:store.ifixit.co.uk/products/mako-driver-kit-64-precision-bits?variant=31670594732081&gclid=Cj0KCQiAsdKbBhDHARIsANJ6-jflZQKX7LHWv1wy6ia48J-qFXMeHg5M-loP0uCzfbX-BZhkmmrPSmkaAlcTEALw_wcBamazon.co.uk/iFixit-precision-screwdriver-compatible-smartphone/dp/B0189YWOIO/ref=asc_df_B0189YWOIO/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=258366679845&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5532307741037597470&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046437&hvtargid=pla-628365906912&psc=1youtube.com/watch?v=RbyoJQYobNEChannel Sega Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLr783JgI3IBc84my2P88kFRduWq3B74AfThumbnail:The picture of Sonic on the thumbnail is from the front cover of the master system version of Sonic the Hedgehog
Amiga Floppy on the PC #EvilMagic Dave Poo 2 2022-10-25 | Having a quick go with the DrawBridge from amiga.robsmithdev.co.uk to read an Amiga floppy on the PC.The floppy drive I purchased was this one ebay.co.uk/itm/374009096012
Modern C64 PSU - 1541-II DIN Connector Update Dave Poo 2 2022-10-15 | A quick update on the connector for the 1541-II for the modern C64 PSU. See the original video on that PSU here youtu.be/RNSOBx4AleY
Modern C64 PSU Teardown Dave Poo 2 2022-10-13 | In this video, I take a look at a modern replacement C64 power supply, which can power both the C64 and the 1541-II floppy disk drive.Chapters:0:00 R.I.P0:30 The Brick-of-Death1:30 Unboxing the replacement2:59 Teardown5:50 Getting to the Underside8:50 Underside of PCB12:30 Reassembly14:32 Measuring Voltages16:28 Boot test17:00 Problems with floppy drive cable18:52 Floppy drive test19:35 Measure Voltage on CPU21:05 ConclusionLinks:C64 PSU "2in1": Commodore 64 & 1541-II power supply. LED, PWR SWITCH (UK plug) - ebay.co.uk/itm/112650474568C64 PSU - c64psu.comMeanwell PSU - meanwell-web.com/en-gb/ac-dc-single-output-encapsulated-power-supply-irm--20--5Datasheet - meanwell-web.com/content/files/pdfs/productPdfs/MW/IRM-20/IRM-20-spec.pdf2149f - http://www.microne.com.cn/en/ProductDetail.aspx?id=58More Electroware Power - breadbox64.com/blog/more-electroware-powerMusic & Sound FX:"Watercolor Lilies" by "Aaron Kenny", used under the terms of the YouTube audio library:Aaron Kenny Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCVAggfwI4hnkA2WO6-xC06Q"Crash Metal Sweetener Distant" sound effect used under the terms of the YouTube audio library
Looking back at Devpac 3 - Amiga Assembler, Linker & Debugger Dave Poo 2 2022-10-03 | In this video I take a look at "Devpac 3" by Hisoft. An Assember, Linker & Debugger for the Amiga computer. Used to make your own software for the Amiga using 68000 assembly language.0:00 What is Devpac?0:48 Unboxing?3:40 The Manual5:51 Loading the tutorial7:30 The demo.s source8:24 Following the Tutorial9:47 Assemble!10:52 Debugging17:24 Success17:58 A flick through the manual19:36 ConclusionLinks:youtu.be/m0TwMMLjjak - Devpac 3 Hard Drive Install Video
Servicing a C64 Datassette Dave Poo 2 2022-09-23 | In this video, I see if I can get my old Commodore C64 Datassette (1530 C2N) to load cassettes any better.Links:http://www.zimmers.net/anonftp/pub/cbm/schematics/datassette/c2n.gif - C2N DataSheetalldatasheet.com/datasheet-pdf/pdf/40200/SANYO/LA6324.html - OpAmp DataSheetyoutu.be/pVm6XURhmWo - Commodore 64 - How I Service the 1530 C2N Datassette (Tape Deck).commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Commodore_64_loading.PNG - C64 Loading Pictureyoutube.com/channel/UCuEqWtqgdGit-YzTunwajNw - Lochmarne Goat YouTube channelChapters:0:00 Intro1:12 eBay spares unit4:13 What could go wrong?6:48 Cleaning Pinch Roller9:21 Testing Nemesis10:48 Belt Replacement12:38 Testing13:57 Getting the Board out16:14 Recapping20:12 Testing again23:44 Wrong cap!25:44 Testing again27:00 Wheels cleaned27:38 Head Alignment33:11 Winter Games Cassette34:20 Testing eBay Spares Drive34:46 Sanity Check Good Drive35:10 Bonus Service to Good Drive37:27 Playing Some Games
Comparing the ARMSID, Nano SwinSID & MOS 6581 Sound Chips for the C64 Dave Poo 2 2022-08-29 | In this video I'm going to try out my new ARMSID (modern Commodore C64 SID replacement), and compare it to the Nano SwinSID. At the end of the video I'll do some comparisons with those 2 chips and the original MOS 6581Links:Nano SwinSID - http://www.tolaemon.com/nssARMSID - https://retrocomp.cz/produkt?id=2Matt Gray - youtube.com/c/MattGrayC64/videos High Voltage SID Collection (HVSC) - hvsc.c64.orgChapters:0:00 Intro2:15 Nano SwinSID Listen9:34 Chip swap11:11 ARMSID Listen22:10 Cybernoid II24:32 Monty On The Run26:40 The Last Ninja II29:56 SIDBurners 7 Intro32:48 Ghosts 'n Goblins35:50 Bubble Bobble37:53 Thats All Folks (Flimbo's Quest)
Commodore 1541-II Disk Drive Service & Restoration Dave Poo 2 2022-08-16 | In this video, I clean, retrobrite, recap & lubricate a 5 1/4" Commodore 1541-II floppy disk drive (for the C64).Timestamps:0:00 Intro1:09 Removing Mechanism2:31 Bodgetastic3:17 Cleaning the PCB4:14 Recapping8:41 Clean & Lube the Machanism10:44 Reassembly12:22 Finished Product13:10 Testing (Driller)16:30 Testing (Pool of Radiance)20:03 It's a wrap
Unboxing C64 & Amiga Goodies (and a Dragonlance Book) Dave Poo 2 2022-08-05 | In this video I unbox a bunch of stuff that I've recently purchased for the Commodore 64 and the AmigaChapters:0:00 C64 Feet2:01 Dragons of Deceit2:36 Parasol Stars Amiga7:17 Ocean Power Up Pack Amiga10:00 X-Out A120011:37 X-Out A60015:53 Chase HQ & Altered Beast Amiga18:57 C64 Tape Drive Belts19:57 ARMSIDLinks:ebay.co.uk/itm/154118582305 - Linna pack of 15 Square Rubber Drive Belts Bands for Cassette Decks 30mm - 80mmebay.co.uk/itm/273343837676?var=572707584025 - CIRCULAR RUBBER FEET 3M ADHESIVE (12x4mm)https://retrocomp.cz/produkt?id=2 - ARMSID
The Commodore C64 Replacement PLA has Failed (PLA20V8) Dave Poo 2 2022-07-23 | In this video I investigate a Commodore C64 that has just gone bad sitting on the shelf for a while.Chapters:0:00 Intro0:42 The GAL PLA1:45 Reading the old GALs4:45 Programming new GALs7:12 Boot test9:40 Cassette load test11:43 Programming Right GAL13:07 Boot test 213:28 Cassette load test 214:55 ConclusionLinks:The eBay C64 Is Behaving Nicely! (but I have bad luck with GAL PLA's) - youtu.be/8mJH7SkwXjsPLA20V8 The Commodore 64 PLA that you can build yourself - freepascal.org/~daniel/c64plaCan you replace your C64 PLA for under $3? (Adrian's Digital Basement) - youtube.com/watch?v=GKyoh_gGTYMTL866II Plus Programmer - amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07B985LBSGAL20V8B Chips from eBay - ebay.co.uk/itm/392992472290?var=661908188467
Restoring the Sold as Seen Commodore C64 (Part 2) Dave Poo 2 2022-07-10 | This video is a follow up to the previous videoi where I got the eBay "sold as seen" C64 working. I'm going to clean it up as best I can and try to fix the dodgy keyboard.Music:'A Way Out (Machine's Maze)' & 'wave states' by Chris Huelsbeck, used under a royalty-free license, please visit http://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck for more info!Chapters:0:00 Intro0:30 Keyboard testing1:00 Initial keyboard cleaning3:13 More keyboard testing5:40 Full keyboard disassembly8:00 Bath time8:49 Key plunger cleaning10:42 Cleaning main PCB13:22 Heatsink SID & VIC-II15:20 Brasso edge connectors16:22 Post sun-bright case18:06 Post sun-bright keys19:02 Reassembly20:20 The finished product21:30 Even more keyboard testing22:39 Lets play & closing commentsLinks:Part 1 "Restoring a "Sold as Seen" Commodore C64 from eBay (June 2022)" : youtu.be/CIu3mRC0qXUCSG C64 Keyboard Repair - youtu.be/cnJd8HJ3TnkMagnify Visor - amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07JCFLSWP
Restoring a Sold as Seen Commodore C64 from eBay (June 2022) Dave Poo 2 2022-07-05 | In this video I take a breadbin C64 that I purchased from eBay for £72 (June 2022). It's sold as spares or repair, so lets see what it is and if we can get it working.Music:'A Saturday Night' by Chris Huelsbeck, used under a royalty-free license, please visit http://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck for more info!Links:PLA Chip - c64-wiki.com/wiki/PLA_(C64_chip)GAL PLA Mordern PLA Replacement - freepascal.org/~daniel/c64plaAm I stupid poll - youtube.com/channel/UC5o3QgsL7BtkcaR2KGuePBQ/community?lb=UgkxyH6g2aJ1g-QSt4Xa1tDiZaLXX3h7bTrRChapters:0:00 Unboxing1:30 First look2:48 A look inside4:23 Boot test5:08 Test voltages5:48 Dead test cart6:40 Fault finding11:10 Removing PLA12:30 Boot test14:15 Keyboard problems15:54 Game/sound testing17:24 Check keyboard17:45 Turrican II & closing comments
Trying to clean mold from a floppy disk (Amiga - Blood Money) Dave Poo 2 2022-06-26 | In this video, I try to resurrect my Amiga Blood Money floppy disk by cleaning the mold from the surface with water. Chapters:0:00 Blood Money Disk1:06 Cleaning7:11 Amiga Drive Read Test8:03 Booting Blood Money9:17 Retest Amiga Drive9:48 ConclusionMusic:'A Saturday Night' by Chris Huelsbeck, used under a royalty-free license, please visit http://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck for more info!Links:Blood Money Disk Boots One Last Time - youtu.be/qtwkvaGmkwk
Would You Have Made Money Investing In Retro Computers? Dave Poo 2 2022-06-17 | If you had bought a bunch of computers when they were new in the 90's and then kept them for 30+ years. Would it have been a good way to save for the future? or just a big lemon? In this video, we'll investigate that.Music:"A Way Out (Machine's Maze)' & 'A Saturday Night' by Chris Huelsbeck, used under a royalty-free license, please visit http://www.patreon.com/chris_huelsbeck for more info!Chapters:0:00 Intro0:50 Collecting Prices9:11 Adjust For Inflation12:43 Ebay Sold Prices18:40 Results21:30 Result Graph
Looking back at S.W.I.V. for the Amiga Dave Poo 2 2022-06-05 | In this video I take a look at the Kixx budget re-release of the vertical shoot-em-up game SWIV for the Amiga. SWIV was the successor to the popular game Silkworm.Chapters:0:00 Unboxing SWIV3:30 Booting & Titles6:07 Gameplay8:10 Amiga Format Review9:58 More gameplay12:50 Final ThoughtsLinks:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SWIV
Exploring Bars & Pipes Professional on the Amiga Dave Poo 2 2022-05-15 | In this video I'm going to take a look at the 90's music sequencing software "Bars & Pipes Professional" for the Commodore Amiga. I've got it hooked up to a 90's tone generator, so we can take a look back and see what kind of thing was possible to do back in those days with a cheap low end computer and some bits of music hardware.Links:Amiga Computing Cover Disk, Bars Pipes Jr - http://amr.abime.net/issue_501_pages Archive org Bars & Pipes 2.5b 1996 - archive.org/download/CommodoreAmigaApplicationsADFBars & Pipes Manual - https://retro-commodore.eu/files/downloads/amigamanuals-xiik.net/Applications/Bars%20and%20Pipes%20-%20Manual-ENG.pdfSound on Sound B&P 2 Review - muzines.co.uk/articles/pipe-dreams/10616soundonsound.com/techniques/blue-ribbon-dr-ts-kcsMicrosoft Aquisition - microsoft.com/en-us/Investor/acquisition-history.aspx?CollectionId=null&year=1995
Why is Cannon Fodder Amiga SO AWESOME?! Dave Poo 2 2022-05-02 | In this video we are going to take a look at why the game Cannon Fodder for the Commodore Amiga was so awesome.Links:Amiga 1200 Factory Video - youtu.be/kRAncGU4N3I?t=35PC Adverts - atariage.com/forums/topic/280935-a-bunch-of-pc-ads-from-december-6-1994Timestamps:0:00 Intro00:40 Gameplay5:11 Vehicles7:15 Graphics8:37 Sound10:23 Meta game11:50 The Bad12:18 ConclusionOther Credits:Predator 1987 20th Century Fox - imdb.com/title/tt0093773Jurassic Park1993 Universal Pictures - imdb.com/title/tt0107290Aliens 1986 20th Century Fox imdb.com/title/tt0090605Commando 1985 20th Century Fox imdb.com/title/tt0088944The Thing 1986 Universal Pictures imdb.com/title/tt0084787Planet of the Apes 1968 20th Century Fox imdb.com/title/tt0063442Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery 1997 imdb.com/title/tt0118655Futurama (Bill Clintons Head) imdb.com/title/tt0149460Command & Conquer (PC/DOS) "GDI" Missions 4-9, 1995, Westwood - youtu.be/2aR1hg27JkQGameplay from Halo Infinite - xbox.com/en-GB/games/halo-infiniteGameplay from Halo 3 - xbox.com/en-GB/games/store/halo-3/9pgl2z1h9m4r
Amiga 90s Music Sequencer Setup (ft. DOOM Music) Dave Poo 2 2022-04-18 | In this video I'll show an Amiga 90's music sequencing setup, and to put it through it's paces I'll play some DOOM music plus some "DOOM like" music. I'm using MIDI and Bars & Pipes to control the Yamaha MU50 Tone Generator that I fixed in a previous video.Chapters:0:00 The Setup0:50 Brandenburg Demo1:35 DOOM2:44 DOOM Style MIDI Music4:19 ConclusionLinks:Full DOOM Style Music - youtu.be/iGZLT7VASkIYamaha MU50 Repair - youtu.be/rZCpF-xkuX0Live Stream MIDI On The Amiga - youtu.be/JGGpTyqwP14
Unboxing Cannon Fodder Art By Stoo Cambridge ( thedesigndroid.co.uk ) Dave Poo 2 2022-04-14 | #shortsUnboxing an Amiga related goodie.Links:The Design Droid – Droids & Designs By Stoo Cambridge - thedesigndroid.co.uk
Yamaha MU50 Tone Generator Repair ♫ Dave Poo 2 2022-04-11 | I got my old Yamaha MU50 Tone Generator (keyboard/sound/midi module) out of storage with the hope of hooking it up to my Amiga via MIDI, however it doesn't work, so I'm going to attempt to fix that in this video.Timestamps:0:00 The MU500:50 The Problem1:15 The Manuals & MU50 Description2:24 Disassembly3:38 The Power Stage5:33 Measuring Power & Diodes7:57 Disconnect Front Module9:04 Replacing 5v Regulator11:35 Retesting13:09 Boot Test14:22 Sound Test16:35 Full Demo SongLinks:Yamaha MU50 Manual - uk.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/1/318101/MU50E1.pdfYamaha MU50 Sound List - uk.yamaha.com/files/download/other_assets/2/318072/MU50E2.pdfReview - soundonsound.com/reviews/yamaha-mu50-yamaha-cbx-k1Service Manual - elektrotanya.com/yamaha_mu50_sm.pdf/download.html
Amiga Parcels (RAM, Game, MIDI Music Equipment) Dave Poo 2 2022-04-02 | I ordered some Commodore Amiga things, and they all turned up at once. So i'll open them all up and show them off. In this video, an AmigaKit A1200 8Mb Ram expansion, an original Kixx budget copy of Ghouls 'n Ghosts, a Datel Electronics Amiga MIDI serial interface and the Yamaha MU50 MIDI module.Chapters:0:00 Intro0:18 RAM5:19 Ghouls N Ghosts9:55 MIDI12:40 The EndLinks:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yamaha_MU-seriesen.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Golden.wikipedia.org/wiki/OctaMEDhttps://amigakit.amiga.store/a1200-fast-memory-expansion-40mhz-option-p-12690.htmlhttp://wiki.amiga.org/index.php?title=A1200_8MB_Fast_Memory_Expansion#FeaturesMIDI Interface - bigbookofamigahardware.com/bboah/product.aspx?id=690Amiga Format Syndicate Coverdisk - amr.abime.net/issue_215_coverdisks
Measuring the Current Draw of the Amiga 500, 600 & 1200 Dave Poo 2 2022-03-18 | In this video I'm going to do my own measurements of the +5V line of the Amiga 500 / Amiga 600 & Amiga 1200.I'm using a PSU with a Meanwell RT-50B inside, which I showed the setup of in my previous video.WARNING: Messing with an exposed mains voltage PSU can really hurt you.Links:Rebels Megademo II - pouet.net/prod.php?which=2742Amiga Test Kit - github.com/keirf/Amiga-Stuff/releasesMeanwell RT-50B - meanwell-web.com/content/files/pdfs/productPdfs/MW/Rt-50/RT-50-spec.pdfAmiga power supply guide - http://ianstedman.co.uk/amiga-power-supply-guideEEVBlog BM235 Meter Manual - eevblog.com/files/BM235-Manual-EEVblog.pdfAmiga 500 'Stealth' Power Supply Upgrade - youtu.be/ZFMKBMhcXP4Chapters:0:00 The setup2:20 A12006:16 A6008:08 A50010:09 All Results10:15 RT-50B voltage
Amiga 500 Stealth Power Supply Upgrade Dave Poo 2 2022-03-14 | In this video I'm going to take a Commodore Amiga A500 PSU, remove the internals and replace it with a Meanwell RT-50B. It seems that opening up the case on this particular power supply was the hardest part of the job.Music: Double Dragon II (Amiga)Links:Meanwell RT-50B - meanwell-web.com/en-gb/ac-dc-triple-output-enclosed-power-supply-output-rt--50bdigikey.co.uk/en/products/detail/mean-well-usa-inc/RT-50B/7706371?s=N4IgTCBcDaIE4BcC0BWADAIxAXQL5AAmiga power supply guide - http://ianstedman.co.uk/amiga-power-supply-guideChapters:0:00 Intro1:13 Cracking open the case4:20 Removing the old5:30 Making the RT-50B fit8:20 Lengthen the wires10:04 Connecting up wires12:35 Multimeter test14:10 Shielding isn't connected?15:37 Quick retest15:53 Amiga test (Rodland)17:10 Goodbye
Cannon Fodder Mission 8 - What Were Sensible Software Thinking? Dave Poo 2 2022-03-06 | Excerpts from the live streaming I've been doing. Watch me failing to do the "worst mission", Mission 8 on Cannon Fodder (Amiga)
