17 Reply by HeavyW8bit

(26 replies, posted in Commodore Computers)

A few years ago got the C64TPC which connects the C64 to the PC w/ a serial cable. I don't think he makes them anymore but I remember it being cheap and it worked without issue.

Then I picked up the 1541 ultimate II cart for getting files from the PC to the c64. Although it was a bit pricey I totally love it and have no regrets.

I also remember getting a cable that connected the 1541 to the PC's parallel port, it was really cheap but never got it to work at the time.

Although I haven't tried it, I would recommend the sd card reader, it will make it so much easier.

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18 Reply by HeavyW8bit

(170 replies, posted in Nintendo Handhelds)

This looks amazing!! Would it be able to read EPROM carts and save it as a ROM by any chance?

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19 Reply by HeavyW8bit

(32 replies, posted in Nintendo Consoles)

Thanks everyone for checking it out.

@uxe Your FamiiDI project is awesome! When I saw your post, it totally inspired me to get the ENIO board. It just came in the mail today, cant wait to mass around with it.  Moving the controls to controller 2 to work with FamiiDi should be easy enough.

@nitro2k01: Great idea on the master option.  I see what you are saying about checking against the old button state code.  But I think that if they press start while pressing up, then it will register the New state as Up & Start and will then pass the check because it is a different button state I think. I believe in that case then both the Start and Up code would both get triggered when ANDing the button state against each button.  I will def try out your algorithm, thanks for the heads up!

@TylerBarnes Try it with your NSF's.  Only the Rewind, Fast Forward and Restart options were developed specifically for FamiTracker NSF driver.  But the sync and change of song number should still work I think.

@DSC Thanks man!  I know I still owe you a beatbox!

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20 Reply by HeavyW8bit

(15 replies, posted in Atari)

Sorry for the necrobump.

Just wanted to add that I updated Paul Slocum's music driver so it uses Port A output as a clock out.

Pin 8 is ground and pins 1-4 are the outputs, so it can clock up to 4 devices.

Updated code can be found here

This video shows how I was able to use the clock out feature to sync the 2600 with the NES

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21 Topic by HeavyW8bit

(32 replies, posted in Nintendo Consoles)

Greetings All and Happy 2014!

FamiSlayer is a slave player for NSF files exported from FamiTracker.

All information is on the website, too lazy to retype all the features here.

Check out the video to see how I was able to use it to sync LSDJ with the NSF playing on the NES using just original hardware and 2 alligator clips.

Disclaimer: I am no expert.

It seems to have been working with the different NSF's during testing, but would love to see if someone else can duplicate the results.

Would also be cool to see what else could be used to clock the NES with as well.

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22 Reply by HeavyW8bit

(7 replies, posted in Nintendo Consoles)

Thats cool! Didn't know that you can use a larger size chip and just copy the data over.  Will def come in handy next time I run out of 27c64s

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23 Reply by HeavyW8bit

(7 replies, posted in Nintendo Consoles)

Size of Chr chip depends on the donor cart you are using. If it's NROM then the Chr should be 8k I believe.  Pinouts for 27c64 are the same as 27c256 so it should not be an issue.  Hope this helps!

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24 Reply by HeavyW8bit

(6 replies, posted in Nintendo Consoles)

Hey Everyone thanks for checking it out!!

@DSC: I moved earlier this year and many projects were put on hold.  Just catching up on them now.  Hope to have some more Beatbox carts ready by thanksgiving.

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25 Reply by HeavyW8bit

(8 replies, posted in Nintendo Consoles)

TylerBarnes wrote:

Cool. That is perfect. In the read me text it doesn't go over how to add multiple NSFs. How do I designate which song is which song number and what do I need to copy paste, if anything, to write in my load/play address stuff?

Instead of having multiple NSFs, I believe you have to get all your songs into to 1 NSF for vegaplay.  Also there is a size limit.  The compiled PRG is only 32k, so the NSF file size has to be less than that.

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26 Topic by HeavyW8bit

(6 replies, posted in Nintendo Consoles)

Converted a toy keyboard to work like 4 nes controllers so that it can be used w/ the NESK-1

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27 Reply by HeavyW8bit

(14 replies, posted in Motion Graphics)

Made a webpage that generates a text scrolling Atari 2600 ROM.  Just enter the Text and press "Create ROM"

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28 Reply by HeavyW8bit

(17 replies, posted in Nintendo Consoles)

float.bridges wrote:

Is there an NES equivalent to the Atari Synthcart I should get?

NESK-1 is a synthcart for the NES.

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29 Topic by HeavyW8bit

(0 replies, posted in Past Events)

Greetings!  I will be performing at the ONE WARP Area this Saturday afternoon (6/8/2013) as part of the annual FIGMENT Arts & Music festival on Governor's Island.  Always a great time!!

SATURDAY 12-5...
Jason the Solo Sewer Rat
Speak Onion
Heavyw8bit
Omegaman
Nevermind
Astrolith
Karl Scholz

SUNDAY 12-5...
Rubaiyats Of Cicadas
Barber Sonora
BangInclude
Joe Safari
Neorev
Driver

Last time I made it in this chick's video about the event:

FIGMENT Website: http://newyork.figmentproject.org/
ONE WARP FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/155427811296458/

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30 Reply by HeavyW8bit

(5 replies, posted in Graphics, Artwork & Design)

A while back I setup a page on my website that will generate an Atari 2600 ROM for some viz.  All you have to do is type in your text.

http://heavyw8bit.com/atari_2600_visual … erator.php

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31 Reply by HeavyW8bit

(5 replies, posted in Releases)

Been listening to this the past few days.  Great job!!!

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32 Topic by HeavyW8bit

(0 replies, posted in Past Events)

Every other Thursday night at The Velvet Lounge we are breathing life into a brand new open mic/art series for Long Island: The Muse Exchange. If you're looking for a new, warm hang to connect and share with other creative energies this is for you!

The Muse Exchange is an open mic for poetry, comedy, spoken word, idea sharing, storytelling, and song. There will be two rounds of open mic with a featured performer between rounds. Each participant on the open mic has a 5 minute time limit and sign up begins at 7:00pm.

After the open mic DJ Kaution will keep it lit till the early, early morn! Come for the poetry, stay for the dancing!


The featured performer this week will be Heavyw8bit Championchip

FB Event Page:  https://www.facebook.com/events/553002138063606/

- Tap Beer $4 / Wine $4 (drink specials from 8-10pm)
- AWESOME FOOD AVAILABLE ALL NIGHT! (Bar Food + The Best Indian Food On LI Courtesy Of The Curry Club)

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