https://oldwiki.cpcwiki.eu/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=GeraldCPCWiki - THE Amstrad CPC encyclopedia! - User contributions [en]2026-08-29T06:54:21ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.25.1https://oldwiki.cpcwiki.eu/index.php?title=File:C4CpcSdContent_base.zip&diff=103817File:C4CpcSdContent base.zip2019-11-12T16:51:55Z<p>Gerald: Gerald uploaded a new version of File:C4CpcSdContent base.zip</p>
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<div>C4CPC SD content</div>Geraldhttps://oldwiki.cpcwiki.eu/index.php?title=PAL16L8&diff=103395PAL16L82019-06-15T09:06:16Z<p>Gerald: /* Fixed version (Gerald) */</p>
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<div>The CPC6128 second bank of 64K RAM is controlled by a PAL 16L8 chip. It has the Amstrad part number 40031.<br />
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On the CPC 6128 schematic, it is top centre: [http://www.cpcwiki.eu/imgs/4/4a/CPC6128_Schematic.png CPC6128 Schematic] however the X inputs aren't distinguished.<br />
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== Fixed version (Gerald) ==<br />
Original version from Porchy suffer from a bad handling of the RAMDIS signal. This cause screen artefact when accessing an external extension RAM like XMEM.<br />
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A14OUT = !( !A14<br />
# !A15 & !Q0 & Q2 );<br />
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A15OUT = !( !A15 & !A14<br />
# !A15 & !Q1<br />
# !A15 & !Q0 & !Q2 );<br />
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Q0 = ( D7ANDD6 & nRESET & D0 & !A15 & !nIOWR<br />
# !D7ANDD6 & nRESET & Q0<br />
# nRESET & A15 & Q0<br />
# nRESET & nIOWR & Q0 );<br />
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Q1 = ( D7ANDD6 & nRESET & D1 & !A15 & !nIOWR<br />
# !D7ANDD6 & nRESET & Q1<br />
# nRESET & A15 & Q1<br />
# nRESET & nIOWR & Q1 );<br />
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Q2 = ( D7ANDD6 & nRESET & D2 & !A15 & !nIOWR<br />
# !D7ANDD6 & nRESET & Q2<br />
# nRESET & A15 & Q2<br />
# nRESET & nIOWR & Q2 );<br />
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nCAS0 = ( nCAS<br />
# RAMDIS & !nCPU & nCAS0<br />
# !A15 & A14 & !nCPU & Q2 & nCAS0<br />
# A15 & A14 & !nCPU & Q0 & !Q2 & nCAS0<br />
# !nCPU & !Q0 & Q1 & !Q2 & nCAS0<br />
# !nCAS1 );<br />
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nCAS1 = !( !RAMDIS & !nCAS & !A15 & A14 & !nCPU & Q2 & nCAS0<br />
# !RAMDIS & !nCAS & A15 & A14 & !nCPU & Q0 & !Q2 & nCAS0<br />
# !RAMDIS & !nCAS & !nCPU & !Q0 & Q1 & !Q2 & nCAS0<br />
# !nCAS & !A15 & A14 & Q2 & nCAS0 & !nCAS1<br />
# !nCAS & A15 & A14 & Q0 & !Q2 & nCAS0 & !nCAS1<br />
# !nCAS & !Q0 & Q1 & !Q2 & nCAS0 & !nCAS1 );<br />
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[[File:CPC6128.JED]] : Fixed version of Amstrad 40031 GAL replacement<br />
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[[File:CPC6128.hex]] : Fixed version of Amstrad 40031 GAL replacement, Hex Intel version.<br />
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== Initial replacement equation (Porchy) ==<br />
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The following equations were worked out by Porchy (member on CPCWiki Forum). These can be used to program replacements:<br />
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A15OUT = (!X2 & !X1 & A14<br />
# !X3 & !X2 & A14<br />
# A15); <br />
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!X1 = (!A15 & D7ANDD6 & RESET & !IOWR & D0<br />
# !X1 & RESET & IOWR<br />
# !X1 & !D7ANDD6 & RESET<br />
# !X1 & A15 & RESET);<br />
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!X2 = (!A15 & D7ANDD6 & RESET & !IOWR & D1<br />
# !X2 & RESET & IOWR<br />
# !X2 & !D7ANDD6 & RESET<br />
# !X2 & A15 & RESET);<br />
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!X3 = (!A15 & D7ANDD6 & RESET & !IOWR & D2<br />
# !X3 & RESET & IOWR<br />
# !X3 & !D7ANDD6 & RESET<br />
# !X3 & A15 & RESET);<br />
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!CAS1 = (X3 & !X1 & A15 & A14 & !NCAS & !RAMDIS & !CPU & CAS0<br />
# !X3 & !A15 & A14 & !NCAS & !RAMDIS & !CPU & CAS0<br />
# X3 & !X2 & X1 & !NCAS & !RAMDIS & !CPU & CAS0<br />
# !NCAS & CAS0 & !CAS1);<br />
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!CAS0 = (X3 & X2 & X1 & !NCAS & !RAMDIS & CAS1<br />
# X3 & !X1 & !A15 & !NCAS & !RAMDIS & CAS1<br />
# !X3 & A15 & !NCAS & !RAMDIS & CAS1<br />
# !X1 & !A14 & !NCAS & !RAMDIS & CAS1<br />
# !X3 & !A14 & !NCAS & !RAMDIS & CAS1<br />
# !NCAS & !RAMDIS & CPU & CAS1<br />
# !NCAS & !CAS0 & CAS1);<br />
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A14OUT = (A15 & A14<br />
# !X1 & A14<br />
# X3 & A14);<br />
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[[File:Amstrad6128.jed]] Original JED File posted on CPCWiki Forum<br />
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[[Category:Datasheet]]</div>Geraldhttps://oldwiki.cpcwiki.eu/index.php?title=File:CPC6128.hex&diff=103394File:CPC6128.hex2019-06-15T09:03:48Z<p>Gerald: CPC6128 PAL replacement jedec file. Fix RAMDIS bad handling in Amstrad6128.jed.
Hex version</p>
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<div>CPC6128 PAL replacement jedec file. Fix RAMDIS bad handling in Amstrad6128.jed.<br />
Hex version</div>Geraldhttps://oldwiki.cpcwiki.eu/index.php?title=Campursoft_ROM_Board&diff=99993Campursoft ROM Board2017-12-03T13:15:51Z<p>Gerald: typos ;)</p>
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<div>The [[Campursoft]] ROM-Board is an 8 slot ROM board.<br />
It is made of 2 single sided PCB, one holding the ROM mapping and decoding, one holding the ROMS.<br />
Two ROM-board can be used together to have make 16 ROM board.<br />
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[[File:CampursoftROMBOX.pdf|thumb|Campursoft Rombox user manual]]<br />
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== PCB ==<br />
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File:CampursoftRomBox CTRL TOP.png|thumb|CampursoftRomBox CTRL PCB Top<br />
File:CampursoftRomBox CTRL PCB.png|thumb|CampursoftRomBox CTRL PCB Bottom<br />
File:CampursoftRomBox ROM TOP.png|thumb|CampursoftRomBox CTRL PCB Top<br />
File:CampursoftRomBox ROM PCB.png|thumb|CampursoftRomBox CTRL PCB Bottom<br />
</gallery><br />
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== User Manual Scan ==<br />
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File:Campursoft romboard Instructions page 1 of 3.png|thumb|Campursoft romboard instructions page 1 of 3<br />
File:Campursoft romboard Instructions page 2 of 3.png|thumb|Campursoft romboard instructions page 2 of 3<br />
File:Campursoft_romboard_Instructions_Page_3_of_3.png|thumb|Campursoft romboard instructions page 3 of 3<br />
File:Campursoft romboard schematics page 1 of 2.png|thumb|Campursoft romboard schematics page 1 of 2<br />
File:Campursoft romboard Schematics page 2 of 2.png|thumb|Campursoft romboard schematics page 2 of 2<br />
File:Campurspft_romboard_silkscreen.png|thumb|Campursoft romboard silkscreen<br />
File:Campursoft_romboard_connections.png|thumb|Campursoft romboard connections<br />
</gallery></div>Geraldhttps://oldwiki.cpcwiki.eu/index.php?title=Campursoft_ROM_Board&diff=99992Campursoft ROM Board2017-12-03T13:15:12Z<p>Gerald: Changed to gallery. Added scan of PCB and PDF of user manual</p>
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<div>The [[Campursoft]] ROM-Board is an 8 slot ROM board.<br />
It is made of 2 Silble sided PCB, one holding the ROM mappiing and decoding, one holding the ROMS.<br />
Two ROM-board can be used together to have make 16 ROM board.<br />
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[[File:CampursoftROMBOX.pdf|thumb|Campursoft Rombox user manual]]<br />
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== PCB ==<br />
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File:CampursoftRomBox CTRL TOP.png|thumb|CampursoftRomBox CTRL PCB Top<br />
File:CampursoftRomBox CTRL PCB.png|thumb|CampursoftRomBox CTRL PCB Bottom<br />
File:CampursoftRomBox ROM TOP.png|thumb|CampursoftRomBox CTRL PCB Top<br />
File:CampursoftRomBox ROM PCB.png|thumb|CampursoftRomBox CTRL PCB Bottom<br />
</gallery><br />
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== User Manual Scan ==<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Campursoft romboard Instructions page 1 of 3.png|thumb|Campursoft romboard instructions page 1 of 3<br />
File:Campursoft romboard Instructions page 2 of 3.png|thumb|Campursoft romboard instructions page 2 of 3<br />
File:Campursoft_romboard_Instructions_Page_3_of_3.png|thumb|Campursoft romboard instructions page 3 of 3<br />
File:Campursoft romboard schematics page 1 of 2.png|thumb|Campursoft romboard schematics page 1 of 2<br />
File:Campursoft romboard Schematics page 2 of 2.png|thumb|Campursoft romboard schematics page 2 of 2<br />
File:Campurspft_romboard_silkscreen.png|thumb|Campursoft romboard silkscreen<br />
File:Campursoft_romboard_connections.png|thumb|Campursoft romboard connections<br />
</gallery></div>Geraldhttps://oldwiki.cpcwiki.eu/index.php?title=File:CampursoftRomBox_CTRL_PCB.png&diff=99989File:CampursoftRomBox CTRL PCB.png2017-12-03T13:08:31Z<p>Gerald: User created page with UploadWizard</p>
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[[Category:Uploaded with UploadWizard]]</div>Geraldhttps://oldwiki.cpcwiki.eu/index.php?title=File:IM2_Plus_Ack_Bug.png&diff=98357File:IM2 Plus Ack Bug.png2017-07-30T08:55:17Z<p>Gerald: Red marker is at start of IRQ acknowledge cycle which is immediately seen by the ASIC (INTn goes up) : vector is 0x06
Purple marker is at the effective cycle where the Z80 sample the vector, and where the ASIC sees a second acknowledge. Vector is now 0...</p>
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<div>Red marker is at start of IRQ acknowledge cycle which is immediately seen by the ASIC (INTn goes up) : vector is 0x06<br />
Purple marker is at the effective cycle where the Z80 sample the vector, and where the ASIC sees a second acknowledge. Vector is now 0x04.</div>Geraldhttps://oldwiki.cpcwiki.eu/index.php?title=C4CPC&diff=98301C4CPC2017-07-20T20:16:12Z<p>Gerald: /* Latest Firmware */ : V1.00.07</p>
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<div><br />
C4CPC is a cartridge replacement for the Amstrad Plus range and the GX4000.<br />
<br />
Using a micro-SD card storing cartridge images it also allows direct loading of the cartridge from a PC (Windows/Linux/OSX) through USB.<br />
[[File:C4CPC_GX4000_2.jpg|right|600px]]<br />
== Features ==<br />
* Direct access to 16 cartridges selected by dip switches. Cartridge can be up to 512kB<br />
* Access to unlimited number of cartridge images using the provided selector cartridge<br />
* Direct cartridge loading from host computer using USB<br />
* Cartridge file can be in standard .cpr format or raw binary .bin<br />
* Integrated [[Amstrad_Cartridge_Identification_Device|ACID]] simulator<br />
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<big>'''<span style="color:#FF0000"> Using C4CPC on a GX4000 with the original Amstrad power supply may cause damage to the GX4000 please read [http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/%28please-read%29-gx4000-with-original-power-brick-and-c4cpc/ this forum thread] </span>'''</big><br />
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== User guide ==<br />
=== Quick start ===<br />
* Power off you Amstrad Plus / GX4000<br />
* Insert the C4Cpc cart with a prepared SD in the cartridge slot, DIP switch facing up on 464/6128, DIP on joystick port side on GX4000<br />
<gallery><br />
File:C4CPC_GX4000.jpg|In GX4000<br />
File:C4CPC_6128.jpg|In 6128/464 plus<br />
File:DipSwitchToSlot.png|Dip Switch to Slot table<br />
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* Select your favourite cart slot on the DIP switch<br />
* Power on ...<br />
* et voilà !<br />
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=== Cartridge selector ===<br />
[[File:C4CPC CprSelect.png|right|384px]]<br />
CprSelect is a special cartridge that allows browsing the SD cart for cartridges to load.<br />
The main area displays the current folder contents. Browsing is done using either one of the joysticks or the keyboard.<br />
* Keyboard controls : cursors for browsing, space/enter/copy to select and esc to return to parent folder<br />
* Joystick controls : left/right/up/down for browsing, fire 1 to select, fire 2 to return to parent folder<br />
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Left/Right jump from page to page if the folder cannot be displayed in one screen.<br />
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=== SD card preparation ===<br />
The C4CPC is delivered with a prepared microSD card which contains the Basic Cartridge in slot 0 and the cartridge selector in slot 15. <br />
Using your computer, cartridge images can be added to any slots or cartridge selector by writing to the SD card.<br />
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The SD must contains at least the following folder tree<br />
* _C4CPC : This is the main folder that contains the dip switch selectable folder.<br />
* _C4CPC/0 to _C4CPC/F folders, which should contain only one valid CPR/BIN file. The cartridge emulator will first look for a CPR then a BIN file and load it to the cartridge.<br />
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SD original content can be found in [[File:C4CpcSdContent base.zip]]<br />
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=== How it works ===<br />
At power up, CPC/USB whichever is the first, the uC will check for a valid .CPR/.BIN file to load in the DIP switch selected slot. <br />
* If the file is smaller than 160KB, it will be loaded directly<br />
* If no file is available or the file is bigger than 160KB, a bootloader is 1st loaded. The bootloader will then load the file if any.<br />
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C4CPC is powered either by the CPC or/and the USB port. That means that power cycling the CPC will NOT initiate a new cart loading if the cart is also powered by USB.<br />
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=== Cart loading from USB ===<br />
A connected cart should appear as a serial port (COMx on windows, /dev/ttyACMx on linux, /dev/tty.modemxxxx on OSX).<br />
Windows require a .inf file to install the proper drivers.<br />
Loading is done using a python3 script which has the following syntax : <br />
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<code>C4CpcCom.py -p port cart.cpr</code><br />
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where port is the serial port assigned to the cart.<br />
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Example for linux:<br />
<code>sudo python3 C4CpcCom.py -p /dev/ttyACM0 cart.cpr</code><br />
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Latest version available in [[File:C4CpcCom.zip]] will only work with FW V1.00.01 and upward<br />
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== Firmware upgrade ==<br />
C4CPC microcontroller firmware is user upgradable through the USB port and requires the following tools and drivers :<br />
* dfu-programmer for updating the code<br />
* driver : provided with dfu-programmer windows version, native support on recent linux and OSx<br />
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A [http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/c4cpc-fw-update/ dedicated forum thread] exists for new firmware announcement support and discussion.<br />
=== Update requirement ===<br />
Update procedure requires the dfu-programmer software: <br />
* Executable version is provided for windows users.<br />
* Linux users should find it in they distribution repository or build it from source. Older versions (before 0.7) of dfu-programmer have different commands so they will fail to run the UpdateCartEmu.sh script correctly. It is highly recommended you download the source and build it. <br />
* OSX users will have to build it from provided source and script in dfu-programmer_install_OSX. Check the included readme.txt for detail.<br />
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=== Upgrade procedure ===<br />
Start C4CPC in usb update mode<br />
* put dip switch 4 ON (other three switches to OFF)<br />
* connect the card in one USB port<br />
* press and release the C4CPC reset switch<br />
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Install DFU driver (Windows only)<br />
*After the reset, windows will look for the device drivers. These are located in the windows\dfu-prog-usb-1.2.2 folder<br />
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You now just need to run the update script :<br />
* Linux/OSx, you need to have root/admin right<br />
<code>sudo UpdateCartEmu.sh</code><br />
* Windows, from the update package windows folder<br />
<code>UpdateCartEmu.bat</code><br />
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A successful update looks like this :<br />
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Manufacturer Code: 0x58 (88)<br />
--- Erase ---<br />
Erasing flash... Success<br />
Checking memory from 0x0 to 0x6FFF... Empty.<br />
--- Flash ---<br />
Checking memory from 0x0 to 0x4DFF... Empty.<br />
0% 100% Programming 0x4E00 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
0% 100% Reading 0x7000 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
Validating... Success<br />
0x4E00 bytes written into 0x7000 bytes memory (69.64%).<br />
--- EEProm ---<br />
0% 100% Programming 0x380 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
0% 100% Reading 0x400 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
Validating... Success<br />
0x380 bytes written into 0x400 bytes memory (87.50%).<br />
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=== Latest Firmware ===<br />
[[File:C4CPC V1.00.07.zip]] : Fixed issue that loaded more sectors than remaining in current cluster<br />
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[[file:C4CPC_V1.00.05.zip]] : Fixed cluster truncation error leading to crash when loaded files where on cluster number greater that 65536<br />
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[[file:C4CPC_V1.00.04.zip]] : Added compatibility with Symbiface II, CprSelect can now display text files <br />
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[[file:C4CPC_V1.00.03.zip]] : Fix bad behaviour in file read that may read more sector than available in a cluster<br />
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[[file:C4CPC_V1.00.02.zip]] : Fix an issue in directory list management that prevent browsing reliably folders with more than 247 files<br />
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== 3D printed case ==<br />
[[File:C4CPC_Cartridge.png|right|384px]]<br />
A dedicated cartridge case has been designed to protect your C4CPC. It can be 3D printed using online services using the stl file provided.<br />
<br />
Link to online printing services are available on the [http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/c4c4c-3d-printed-cartridge/ forum dedicated thread].<br />
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The source sketchup design is also provided for those willing to customize it. <br />
<br />
[[File:C4CPC.zip]]<br />
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== System Cartridges ==<br />
The following archives includes :<br />
* Original systems (Basic 1.1 + Amsdos + BurninRubber)<br />
* Original system with parados 1.2+ (Basic 1.1 + Parados 1.2 + BurninRubber)<br />
* Original system with parados 1.2 (Basic 1.1 + Parados 1.2)<br />
* FW3.16 32 rom (Basic 1.1 + Amsdos + BurninRubber)<br />
* FW3.16 32 rom with parados (Basic 1.1 + Parados 1.2)<br />
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[[File:SystemCpr English.zip]] English version<br />
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[[File:SystemCpr French.zip]] French version<br />
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[[File:SystemCpr Spanish.zip]] Spanish version<br />
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[http://futureos.cpc-live.com/ FutureOS] Cartridge are available in the [http://futureos.cpc-live.com/files/FutureOS_System_.8_Preview!!!.zip release file]<br />
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==Special System Cartridges made by dragon==<br />
The following archive includes:<br />
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-firmware 3.14 os or official os or parados versions In diferent languajes English/spanish/Frecnh/germany.<br />
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-The Cartridge of 512k have a modified firmware/parados to include in the os aviable with | symbol :<br />
*Burnning rubber with change buttons layout.<br />
*C4CPC loader<br />
*HXC rom loader<br />
*Future os<br />
*symbos 2.1<br />
*CP/M with all extra roms made by TFM<br />
*Local language Variations of |game are deleted to do that.<br />
<br />
-Incompatibilty:<br />
Don't try change the lower rom with a external device such m4, Don't work because how c4cpc boot.<br />
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https://mega.nz/#!B9wQXT4S!H2gA0cOFPN-Z6q5CEWwhzwjXXBgqyDA-S34-IOTA3RY<br />
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== Videos ==<br />
<br />
Unboxing & Playtest by Novabug<br />
{{#ev:youtube|wCNv405jCbk|340}}<br />
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3D Printed Case Assembly by Novabug<br />
{{#ev:youtube|pWpX5TY3QDc|340}}<br />
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== Game Cartridges ==<br />
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For games that have been converted to cartridge format, see here: [[Converted_GX4000_games]]<br />
== Further Discussion ==<br />
[http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/cpc-plus-cartridge-replacement-one-more/ CPCWiki Forum discussion thread]<br />
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[[Category:Cartridges]]<br />
[[Category:CPC Plus]]<br />
[[Category:DATA Storage]]<br />
[[Category:FutureOS]]</div>Geraldhttps://oldwiki.cpcwiki.eu/index.php?title=File:C4CPC_V1.00.07.zip&diff=98300File:C4CPC V1.00.07.zip2017-07-20T20:14:59Z<p>Gerald: [FW_V1_00_07] Fixed issue that loaded more sectors than remaining in current cluster</p>
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<div>[FW_V1_00_07] Fixed issue that loaded more sectors than remaining in current cluster</div>Geraldhttps://oldwiki.cpcwiki.eu/index.php?title=Amstrad_FDD_part&diff=98239Amstrad FDD part2017-07-05T16:53:24Z<p>Gerald: Added EME-156 ME56PB41 pcb</p>
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<div>Amstrad used different floppy disk drives during the CPC range live time. These drives where either build-in as in CPC6128 and CPC464 or within the [[Amstrad_Disk_Drive|DDI-1/FD-1]] external drive extension.<br />
<br />
They all shared the following characteristics :<br />
* Requires 5V and 12V power supply, except EME-157 which is 5V only.<br />
* use CF2 Compact Floppy Disc 3" discs<br />
* Single sided<br />
* 40 tracks<br />
* 180kB per side (40 tracks/9 512byte sector per track)<br />
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<br />
== Floppy disk models and evolution ==<br />
=== EME-150 A ===<br />
[[File:EME-150A FrontRightTop.jpg|thumb|250px]]<br />
Manufactured by matsushita, this is the original drive used in CPC664 and early DDI1 / CPC6128. Used from 1984 to early 1985.<br />
* The chassis is made of one brass aluminium piece on which the disk axis, drive motor, head motor, track 0 detector and head assembly are precisely mounted. <br />
* This base is mounted on a folded sheet chassis that support the disk insertion mechanism and a PCB holding the LED for index and write protection sensing as well as connection to track 0 detector.<br />
* The insertion mechanism is working by translation of the floppy on the drive mechanism.<br />
* Main PCB (30001) can be fully removed to access drive belt.<br />
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=== EME-155 ===<br />
[[File:EME-155 FrontRightTop.jpg|thumb|250px]]<br />
Evolution of the EME-150 A, used during 1985.<br />
* Head and floppy motor reference changed and swapped they position. Now the head motor is on the right, the drive one on the left.<br />
* Due to the motor swap, the top PCB only support the index and write protection detection led.<br />
* Main PCB (30002) can be fully removed to access drive belt.<br />
* The optical write protection sensor use a new reference.<br />
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=== EME-156 ===<br />
[[File:EME-156 FrontRightTop.jpg|thumb|250px]]<br />
New design, used from 1986 to 1988<br />
* Uses EME-155 head and drive motors.<br />
* Full brass aluminium chassis.<br />
* New head.<br />
* Main PCB (Z70312) cannot be fully removed without de-soldering some wires or un-mounting index sensor and track 0 sensor. Track 0 sensor has to be calibrated when mounted.<br />
* Insertion mechanism simplification. The floppy now rotate around the insertion slot toward the floppy drive mechanism. The external visual impact is a slimmer insertion slot.<br />
* Index detection led uses a small PCB mounted on the loading mechanism.<br />
* <span style="color:#FF0000">The write protection sensing is done using a [[Writepin|switch / pin assembly]].</span><br />
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=== EME-156 V ===<br />
[[File:EME-156V FrontRightTop.jpg|thumb|250px]]<br />
Cost optimised version of the EME-156, used from mid 1988<br />
* Brass aluminium chassis has been trimmed of unnecessary bits. <br />
* Floppy drive mechanism pulley is changed for a lighter one with a increased diameter. The floppy motor position is slightly moved inward to compensate for the new pulley diameter and keep identical belt.<br />
* New head motor with a smaller diameter screw.<br />
* Main PCB (Z80264) is 50% smaller than previous version. It cannot be fully removed without de-soldering some wires or un-mounting index sensor and track 0 sensor. Track 0 sensor has to be calibrated when mounted.<br />
* <span style="color:#FF0000">The write protection sensing is done using a [[Writepin|switch / pin assembly]].</span><br />
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=== EME-157 ===<br />
[[File:EME-157 FrontRightTop.jpg|thumb|250px]]<br />
5 volt only version of EME-156 V. Used in the 6128 plus.<br />
* Head and drive motors changed for 5V version.<br />
* Main PCB (Z80425) slightly smaller than EME-156 V one. It cannot be fully removed without de-soldering some wires or un-mounting index sensor and track 0 sensor. Track 0 sensor has to be calibrated when mounted.<br />
* White face to match Plus range colour.<br />
* Minor modification of the brass chassis near the drive motor<br />
* <span style="color:#FF0000">The write protection sensing is done using a [[Writepin|switch / pin assembly]].</span><br />
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== Drive maintenance ==<br />
=== Rotation speed adjustment ===<br />
3 inch drive spins at 300 RPM, giving a 200ms index pulse period. Rotation speed is factory adjusted, but may drift with time and cause read problem when drift is too large.<br />
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On EME 150A, the drive motor speed regulation is done on the main unit PCB, and is adjusted using VR201.<br />
On Other model (155/156/156V/157), the drive motor includes its own regulation PCB, and adjustment is done on the motor itself, which can be one of the following reference (MMA-xxxxxx, QJN2-xxxx or MMU-xxxxxx)<br />
<gallery><br />
File:EME-150A_RpmAdjust.jpg|EME-150 A speed adjust<br />
File:EME-156_RpmAdjust.jpg|EME-156 A speed adjust<br />
File:MMU-5B2LQJ_open.JPG|Detail of MMU-5B2LQJ motor speed regulator<br />
</gallery><br />
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Rotation speed can be checked either by monitoring the drive index pulse with an oscilloscope or by using dedicated SW like [http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/applications/dsktest-v0-1b/ DskTest] or [http://www.amstradtoday.com/resur/rpm.zip RPM].<br />
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Adjustment requires a 2mm wide screwdriver. A larger one will not fit in the potentiometer adjustment hole.<br />
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On MMA-xxxxxx, the adjustment hole is covered with a white rubber and the internal PCB is facing down. <span style="color:#FF0000">That requires additional precautions : forcing the screwdriver in the hole may detach the potentiometer from the PCB and damage the motor.</span><br />
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On QJN2-xxxx and MMU-xxxxxx, the adjustment hole is covered with a black rubber and the internal PCB is facing up.<br />
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== Gallery ==<br />
<gallery><br />
File:EME-150A FrontRightTop.jpg|EME-150 A Front/Right<br />
File:EME-150A BackLeftTop.jpg|EME-150 A Back/Left<br />
File:EME-150A BackRightBottom.jpg|EME-150 A Back/Right<br />
File:EME-150A Right.jpg|EME-150 A Right side<br />
File:EME-150A Left.jpg|EME-150 A Left side<br />
File:EME-150A Bottom.jpg|EME-150 A Bottom<br />
File:EME-150A PcbTop.jpg|EME-150 A PCB top<br />
</gallery><br />
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<gallery><br />
File:EME-155 FrontRightTop.jpg|EME-155 Front/Right<br />
File:EME-155 BackLeftTop.jpg|EME-155 Back/Left<br />
File:EME-155 BackRightBottom.jpg|EME-155 Back/Right<br />
File:EME-155 Right.jpg|EME-155 Right side<br />
File:EME-155 Left.jpg|EME-155 Left side<br />
File:EME-155 Bottom.jpg|EME-155 Bottom<br />
File:EME-155 PcbTop.jpg|EME-155 PCB top<br />
</gallery><br />
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<gallery><br />
File:EME-156 FrontRightTop.jpg|EME-156 Front/Right<br />
File:EME-156 BackLeftTop.jpg|EME-156 Back/Left<br />
File:EME-156 BackRightBottom.jpg|EME-156 Back/Right<br />
File:EME-156 Right.jpg|EME-156 Right side<br />
File:EME-156 Left.jpg|EME-156 Left side<br />
File:EME-156 Bottom.jpg|EME-156 Bottom ME56PB31 PCB<br />
File:EME-156 Bottom ME56PB41.png|EME-156 Bottom ME56PB41 PCB<br />
</gallery><br />
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<gallery><br />
File:EME-156V FrontRightTop.jpg|EME-156 V Front/Right<br />
File:EME-156V BackLeftTop.jpg|EME-156 V Back/Left<br />
File:EME-156V BackRightBottom.jpg|EME-156 V Back/Right<br />
File:EME-156V Right.jpg|EME-156 V Right side<br />
File:EME-156V Left.jpg|EME-156 V Left side<br />
File:EME-156V Bottom.jpg|EME-156 V Bottom<br />
</gallery><br />
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<gallery><br />
File:EME-157 FrontRightTop.jpg|EME-157 Front/Right<br />
File:EME-157 BackLeftTop.jpg|EME-157 Back/Left<br />
File:EME-157 BackRightBottom.jpg|EME-157 Back/Right<br />
File:EME-157 Right.jpg|EME-157 Right side<br />
File:EME-157 Left.jpg|EME-157 Left side<br />
File:EME-157 Bottom.jpg|EME-157 Bottom<br />
</gallery><br />
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[[Category:DATA Storage]][[Category:CPC Internal Components]][[Category:DATA Storage]][[Category:Hardware]]</div>Geraldhttps://oldwiki.cpcwiki.eu/index.php?title=File:EME-156_Bottom_ME56PB41.png&diff=98238File:EME-156 Bottom ME56PB41.png2017-07-05T16:51:16Z<p>Gerald: EME-156_Bottom ME56PB41 PCB version</p>
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<div>EME-156_Bottom ME56PB41 PCB version</div>Geraldhttps://oldwiki.cpcwiki.eu/index.php?title=Arnold4&diff=96823Arnold42016-10-29T10:05:07Z<p>Gerald: Undo revision 95016 by TFM (talk)</p>
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<div>The final cost down models came just before the release of the Amstrad plus.<br />
The same chip was used within late CPC464 and CPC6128. It performs the operations of the PAL used in the CPC6128, the Gate-Array used in older CPCs and the CRTC.<br />
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=CRTC=<br />
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In CRTC terms it operates almost the same as the CRTC within the Plus ASIC.<br />
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=Costdown IC pinout information=<br />
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The following information relating to the pins of the IC was tested and verified by Gerald:<br />
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==L4N6 pin==<br />
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While it is connected to GND on the 6128, it is left unconnected on the 464 and seems to be internally pulled up.<br />
<br />
In 464 mode :<br />
* the /ROM2 signal is always high : ROM7 selection is not handled on board.<br />
* the /CAS1 signal is always high : RAM extension is not handled on board.<br />
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In 6128 mode :<br />
* the /ROM2 signal is handled on board like AMSDOS ROM is handled on 6128/DDI1. When /EXT tied low, /ROM2 will be active when ROM7 is selected. When /EXT is floating (ie pulled up), /ROM2 will be active when ROM0 is selected.<br />
* 464 will get stuck after displaying the copyright message and before the "BASIC 1.0" message as nothing is connected to /ROM2.<br />
* the /CAS1 is handled on board. On 464, expect garbage instead of base RAM when using RAM selection other than C0 and no RAM extension connected.<br />
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==Extension RAM management==<br />
<br />
In 464 mode :<br />
* The RAMDIS signal IS taken into account. That mean that extension that does not force the MREQn will work. This include the SymbifaceII<br />
* The C3 mode is NOT supported, as on regular 464.<br />
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In 6128 mode :<br />
* On a 464, garbage all the way on extension RAM with no extension connected, as expected as no ram is there.<br />
* adding 41464 in the alternate footprint and connected to CAS1 instead of CAS0 may transform the 464 in 4128<br />
* With an extension, C3 is working as expected<br />
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==ROM7 and ROMDIS in 6128 mode==<br />
* ROMDIS does not prevent internal ROM7 to be selected, as on regular 6128, unlike plus range.<br />
* ROMDIS act as an output when ROM7 is selected (TBC : only on ROM7/0 ?)<br />
* ROMDIS act as the DDI1 ROMDIS as it is active even during ram accesses.<br />
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The following picture shows the ROM detection routine : Selection of ROM7, followed by a read at 0xC000 where ROMDIS is active as well as /ROM2<br />
[[File:CPC464PREASIC 6128mode ROM7.png]]<br />
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==/EXP==<br />
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On a 464, when no DDI1 extension is plugged, /EXP is pulled high. /ROM2 signal is active as ROM0 and replace the BASIC. As no ROM is connected, it just crash !<br /><br />
On a 6128, /EXP is permanently tied to GND.<br />
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==Bonus==<br />
* In the amendment service manual, pins 35 and 36 are undocumented. However, according to the PCB mask, these pins goes to the FDC through links : pin 35 to DATA, pin 36 to WINDOW<br />
* Amstrad was designing its own data separator and planned to use it on this version of the CPC. But As hinted in [[Arnold_V_specs]], it was not ready.<br />
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[[File:6128 PreAsic PCB.png]]<br />
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= Enabling 6128 mode on 464 =<br />
Enabling the 6128 mode has two main advantages :<br />
* Being fully compatible with 6128 memory modes, mainly C3 mode when upper ROM is enabled.<br />
* On board memory can be increased to 128kb.<br />
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The compatibility modification, which is reversible, is achieved by soldering two wires:<br />
* one connecting IC101 pin 97 (L6N4) to ground, which configure the asic to work as a 6128<br />
* one connecting expansion port pin 48 (EXT/) to ground, preventing the asic to map the missing AMSDOS ROM in place of BASIC one.<br />
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The modifications are visible on the picture below<br />
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[[File:Enable6128modeOn464PreAsic.jpg]]</div>Geraldhttps://oldwiki.cpcwiki.eu/index.php?title=C4CPC&diff=96775C4CPC2016-10-16T10:39:08Z<p>Gerald: Added link to forum thread</p>
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<div><br />
C4CPC is a cartridge replacement for the Amstrad Plus range and the GX4000.<br />
<br />
Using a micro-SD card storing cartridge images it also allows direct loading of the cartridge from a PC (Windows/Linux/OSX) through USB.<br />
[[File:C4CPC_GX4000_2.jpg|right|600px]]<br />
== Features ==<br />
* Direct access to 16 cartridges selected by dip switches. Cartridge can be up to 512kB<br />
* Access to unlimited number of cartridge images using the provided selector cartridge<br />
* Direct cartridge loading from host computer using USB<br />
* Cartridge file can be in standard .cpr format or raw binary .bin<br />
* Integrated [[Amstrad_Cartridge_Identification_Device|ACID]]<br />
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<big>'''<span style="color:#FF0000"> Using C4CPC on a GX4000 with the original Amstrad power supply may cause damage to the GX4000 please read [http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/%28please-read%29-gx4000-with-original-power-brick-and-c4cpc/ this forum thread] </span>'''</big><br />
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== User guide ==<br />
=== Quick start ===<br />
* Power off you Amstrad Plus / GX4000<br />
* Insert the C4Cpc cart with a prepared SD in the cartridge slot, DIP switch facing up on 464/6128, DIP on joystick port side on GX4000<br />
<gallery><br />
File:C4CPC_GX4000.jpg|In GX4000<br />
File:C4CPC_6128.jpg|In 6128/464 plus<br />
File:DipSwitchToSlot.png|Dip Switch to Slot table<br />
</gallery><br />
* Select your favourite cart slot on the DIP switch<br />
* Power on ...<br />
* et voilà !<br />
<br />
=== Cartridge selector ===<br />
[[File:C4CPC CprSelect.png|right|384px]]<br />
CprSelect is a special cartridge that allows browsing the SD cart for cartridges to load.<br />
The main area displays the current folder contents. Browsing is done using either one of the joysticks or the keyboard.<br />
* Keyboard controls : cursors for browsing, space/enter/copy to select and esc to return to parent folder<br />
* Joystick controls : left/right/up/down for browsing, fire 1 to select, fire 2 to return to parent folder<br />
<br />
Left/Right jump from page to page if the folder cannot be displayed in one screen.<br />
<br />
=== SD card preparation ===<br />
The C4CPC is delivered with a prepared microSD card which contains the Basic Cartridge in slot 0 and the cartridge selector in slot 15. <br />
Using your computer, cartridge images can be added to any slots or cartridge selector by writing to the SD card.<br />
<br />
The SD must contains at least the following folder tree<br />
* _C4CPC : This is the main folder that contains the dip switch selectable folder.<br />
* _C4CPC/0 to _C4CPC/F folders, which should contain only one valid CPR/BIN file. The cartridge emulator will first look for a CPR then a BIN file and load it to the cartridge.<br />
<br />
SD original content can be found in [[File:C4CpcSdContent base.zip]]<br />
<br />
=== How it works ===<br />
At power up, CPC/USB whichever is the first, the uC will check for a valid .CPR/.BIN file to load in the DIP switch selected slot. <br />
* If the file is smaller than 160KB, it will be loaded directly<br />
* If no file is available or the file is bigger than 160KB, a bootloader is 1st loaded. The bootloader will then load the file if any.<br />
<br />
C4CPC is powered either by the CPC or/and the USB port. That means that power cycling the CPC will NOT initiate a new cart loading if the cart is also powered by USB.<br />
<br />
=== Cart loading from USB ===<br />
A connected cart should appear as a serial port (COMx on windows, /dev/ttyACMx on linux, /dev/tty.modemxxxx on OSX).<br />
Windows require a .inf file to install the proper drivers.<br />
Loading is done using a python3 script which has the following syntax : <br />
<br />
<code>C4CpcCom.py -p port cart.cpr</code><br />
<br />
where port is the serial port assigned to the cart.<br />
<br />
Example for linux:<br />
<code>sudo python3 C4CpcCom.py -p /dev/ttyACM0 cart.cpr</code><br />
<br />
Latest version available in [[File:C4CpcCom.zip]] will only work with FW V1.00.01 and upward<br />
<br />
== Firmware upgrade ==<br />
C4CPC microcontroller firmware is user upgradable through the USB port and requires the following tools and drivers :<br />
* dfu-programmer for updating the code<br />
* driver : provided with dfu-programmer windows version, native support on recent linux and OSx<br />
<br />
A [http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/c4cpc-fw-update/ dedicated forum thread] exists for new firmware announcement support and discussion.<br />
=== Update requirement ===<br />
Update procedure requires the dfu-programmer software: <br />
* Executable version is provided for windows users.<br />
* Linux users should find it in they distribution repository or build it from source. Older versions (before 0.7) of dfu-programmer have different commands so they will fail to run the UpdateCartEmu.sh script correctly. It is highly recommended you download the source and build it. <br />
* OSX users will have to build it from provided source and script in dfu-programmer_install_OSX. Check the included readme.txt for detail.<br />
<br />
=== Upgrade procedure ===<br />
Start C4CPC in usb update mode<br />
* put dip switch 4 ON<br />
* connect the card in one USB port<br />
* press and release the C4CPC reset switch<br />
<br />
Install DFU driver (Windows only)<br />
*After the reset, windows will look for the device drivers. These are located in the windows\dfu-prog-usb-1.2.2 folder<br />
<br />
You now just need to run the update script :<br />
* Linux/OSx, you need to have root/admin right<br />
<code>sudo UpdateCartEmu.sh</code><br />
* Windows, from the update package windows folder<br />
<code>UpdateCartEmu.bat</code><br />
<br />
A successful update looks like this :<br />
<br />
Manufacturer Code: 0x58 (88)<br />
--- Erase ---<br />
Erasing flash... Success<br />
Checking memory from 0x0 to 0x6FFF... Empty.<br />
--- Flash ---<br />
Checking memory from 0x0 to 0x4DFF... Empty.<br />
0% 100% Programming 0x4E00 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
0% 100% Reading 0x7000 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
Validating... Success<br />
0x4E00 bytes written into 0x7000 bytes memory (69.64%).<br />
--- EEProm ---<br />
0% 100% Programming 0x380 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
0% 100% Reading 0x400 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
Validating... Success<br />
0x380 bytes written into 0x400 bytes memory (87.50%).<br />
<br />
=== Latest Firmware ===<br />
[[file:C4CPC_V1.00.05.zip]] : Fixed cluster truncation error leading to crash when loaded files where on cluster number greater that 65536<br />
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[[file:C4CPC_V1.00.04.zip]] : Added compatibility with Symbiface II, CprSelect can now display text files <br />
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[[file:C4CPC_V1.00.03.zip]] : Fix bad behaviour in file read that may read more sector than available in a cluster<br />
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[[file:C4CPC_V1.00.02.zip]] : Fix an issue in directory list management that prevent browsing reliably folders with more than 247 files<br />
<br />
== 3D printed case ==<br />
[[File:C4CPC_Cartridge.png|right|384px]]<br />
A dedicated cartridge case has been designed to protect your C4CPC. It can be 3D printed using online services using the stl file provided.<br />
<br />
Link to online printing services are available on the [http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/c4c4c-3d-printed-cartridge/ forum dedicated thread].<br />
<br />
The source sketchup design is also provided for those willing to customize it. <br />
<br />
[[File:C4CPC.zip]]<br />
<br />
== System Cartridges ==<br />
The following archives includes :<br />
* Original systems (Basic 1.1 + Amsdos + BurninRubber)<br />
* Original system with parados 1.2+ (Basic 1.1 + Parados 1.2 + BurninRubber)<br />
* Original system with parados 1.2 (Basic 1.1 + Parados 1.2)<br />
* FW3.16 32 rom (Basic 1.1 + Amsdos + BurninRubber)<br />
* FW3.16 32 rom with parados (Basic 1.1 + Parados 1.2)<br />
<br />
<br />
[[File:SystemCpr English.zip]] English version<br />
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[[File:SystemCpr French.zip]] French version<br />
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[[File:SystemCpr Spanish.zip]] Spanish version<br />
<br />
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[http://futureos.cpc-live.com/ FutureOS] Cartridge are available in the [http://futureos.cpc-live.com/files/FutureOS_System_.8_Preview!!!.zip release file]<br />
<br />
== Game Cartridges ==<br />
<br />
For games that have been converted to cartridge format, see here: [[Converted_GX4000_games]]<br />
== Further Discussion ==<br />
[http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/cpc-plus-cartridge-replacement-one-more/ CPCWiki Forum discussion thread]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Cartridges]]<br />
[[Category:CPC Plus]]<br />
[[Category:DATA Storage]]<br />
[[Category:FutureOS]]</div>Geraldhttps://oldwiki.cpcwiki.eu/index.php?title=C4CPC&diff=96142C4CPC2016-08-06T13:45:27Z<p>Gerald: /* Latest Firmware */</p>
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<div><br />
C4CPC is a cartridge replacement for the Amstrad Plus range and the GX4000.<br />
<br />
Using a micro-SD card storing cartridge images it also allows direct loading of the cartridge from a PC (Windows/Linux/OSX) through USB.<br />
[[File:C4CPC_GX4000_2.jpg|right|600px]]<br />
== Features ==<br />
* Direct access to 16 cartridges selected by dip switches. Cartridge can be up to 512kB<br />
* Access to unlimited number of cartridge images using the provided selector cartridge<br />
* Direct cartridge loading from host computer using USB<br />
* Cartridge file can be in standard .cpr format or raw binary .bin<br />
* Integrated [[Amstrad_Cartridge_Identification_Device|ACID]]<br />
<br />
<big>'''<span style="color:#FF0000"> Using C4CPC on a GX4000 with the original Amstrad power supply may cause damage to the GX4000 please read [http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/%28please-read%29-gx4000-with-original-power-brick-and-c4cpc/ this forum thread] </span>'''</big><br />
<br />
== User guide ==<br />
=== Quick start ===<br />
* Power off you Amstrad Plus / GX4000<br />
* Insert the C4Cpc cart with a prepared SD in the cartridge slot, DIP switch facing up on 464/6128, DIP on joystick port side on GX4000<br />
<gallery><br />
File:C4CPC_GX4000.jpg|In GX4000<br />
File:C4CPC_6128.jpg|In 6128/464 plus<br />
File:DipSwitchToSlot.png|Dip Switch to Slot table<br />
</gallery><br />
* Select your favourite cart slot on the DIP switch<br />
* Power on ...<br />
* et voilà !<br />
<br />
=== Cartridge selector ===<br />
[[File:C4CPC CprSelect.png|right|384px]]<br />
CprSelect is a special cartridge that allows browsing the SD cart for cartridges to load.<br />
The main area displays the current folder contents. Browsing is done using either one of the joysticks or the keyboard.<br />
* Keyboard controls : cursors for browsing, space/enter/copy to select and esc to return to parent folder<br />
* Joystick controls : left/right/up/down for browsing, fire 1 to select, fire 2 to return to parent folder<br />
<br />
Left/Right jump from page to page if the folder cannot be displayed in one screen.<br />
<br />
=== SD card preparation ===<br />
The C4CPC is delivered with a prepared microSD card which contains the Basic Cartridge in slot 0 and the cartridge selector in slot 15. <br />
Using your computer, cartridge images can be added to any slots or cartridge selector by writing to the SD card.<br />
<br />
The SD must contains at least the following folder tree<br />
* _C4CPC : This is the main folder that contains the dip switch selectable folder.<br />
* _C4CPC/0 to _C4CPC/F folders, which should contain only one valid CPR/BIN file. The cartridge emulator will first look for a CPR then a BIN file and load it to the cartridge.<br />
<br />
SD original content can be found in [[File:C4CpcSdContent base.zip]]<br />
<br />
=== How it works ===<br />
At power up, CPC/USB whichever is the first, the uC will check for a valid .CPR/.BIN file to load in the DIP switch selected slot. <br />
* If the file is smaller than 160KB, it will be loaded directly<br />
* If no file is available or the file is bigger than 160KB, a bootloader is 1st loaded. The bootloader will then load the file if any.<br />
<br />
C4CPC is powered either by the CPC or/and the USB port. That means that power cycling the CPC will NOT initiate a new cart loading if the cart is also powered by USB.<br />
<br />
=== Cart loading from USB ===<br />
A connected cart should appear as a serial port (COMx on windows, /dev/ttyACMx on linux, /dev/tty.modemxxxx on OSX).<br />
Windows require a .inf file to install the proper drivers.<br />
Loading is done using a python3 script which has the following syntax : <br />
<br />
<code>C4CpcCom.py -p port cart.cpr</code><br />
<br />
where port is the serial port assigned to the cart.<br />
<br />
Example for linux:<br />
<code>sudo python3 C4CpcCom.py -p /dev/ttyACM0 cart.cpr</code><br />
<br />
Latest version available in [[File:C4CpcCom.zip]] will only work with FW V1.00.01 and upward<br />
<br />
== Firmware upgrade ==<br />
C4CPC microcontroller firmware is user upgradable through the USB port and requires the following tools and drivers :<br />
* dfu-programmer for updating the code<br />
* driver : provided with dfu-programmer windows version, native support on recent linux and OSx<br />
<br />
=== Update requirement ===<br />
Update procedure requires the dfu-programmer software: <br />
* Executable version is provided for windows users.<br />
* Linux users should find it in they distribution repository or build it from source. Older versions (before 0.7) of dfu-programmer have different commands so they will fail to run the UpdateCartEmu.sh script correctly. It is highly recommended you download the source and build it. <br />
* OSX users will have to build it from provided source and script in dfu-programmer_install_OSX. Check the included readme.txt for detail.<br />
<br />
=== Upgrade procedure ===<br />
Start C4CPC in usb update mode<br />
* put dip switch 4 ON<br />
* connect the card in one USB port<br />
* press and release the C4CPC reset switch<br />
<br />
Install DFU driver (Windows only)<br />
*After the reset, windows will look for the device drivers. These are located in the windows\dfu-prog-usb-1.2.2 folder<br />
<br />
You now just need to run the update script :<br />
* Linux/OSx, you need to have root/admin right<br />
<code>sudo UpdateCartEmu.sh</code><br />
* Windows, from the update package windows folder<br />
<code>UpdateCartEmu.bat</code><br />
<br />
A successful update looks like this :<br />
<br />
Manufacturer Code: 0x58 (88)<br />
--- Erase ---<br />
Erasing flash... Success<br />
Checking memory from 0x0 to 0x6FFF... Empty.<br />
--- Flash ---<br />
Checking memory from 0x0 to 0x4DFF... Empty.<br />
0% 100% Programming 0x4E00 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
0% 100% Reading 0x7000 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
Validating... Success<br />
0x4E00 bytes written into 0x7000 bytes memory (69.64%).<br />
--- EEProm ---<br />
0% 100% Programming 0x380 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
0% 100% Reading 0x400 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
Validating... Success<br />
0x380 bytes written into 0x400 bytes memory (87.50%).<br />
<br />
=== Latest Firmware ===<br />
[[file:C4CPC_V1.00.05.zip]] : Fixed cluster truncation error leading to crash when loaded files where on cluster number greater that 65536<br />
<br />
[[file:C4CPC_V1.00.04.zip]] : Added compatibility with Symbiface II, CprSelect can now display text files <br />
<br />
[[file:C4CPC_V1.00.03.zip]] : Fix bad behaviour in file read that may read more sector than available in a cluster<br />
<br />
[[file:C4CPC_V1.00.02.zip]] : Fix an issue in directory list management that prevent browsing reliably folders with more than 247 files<br />
<br />
== 3D printed case ==<br />
[[File:C4CPC_Cartridge.png|right|384px]]<br />
A dedicated cartridge case has been designed to protect your C4CPC. It can be 3D printed using online services using the stl file provided.<br />
The source sketchup design is also provided for those willing to customize it. <br />
<br />
[[File:C4CPC.zip]]<br />
<br />
== System Cartridges ==<br />
The following archives includes :<br />
* Original systems (Basic 1.1 + Amsdos + BurninRubber)<br />
* Original system with parados 1.2+ (Basic 1.1 + Parados 1.2 + BurninRubber)<br />
* Original system with parados 1.2 (Basic 1.1 + Parados 1.2)<br />
* FW3.16 32 rom (Basic 1.1 + Amsdos + BurninRubber)<br />
* FW3.16 32 rom with parados (Basic 1.1 + Parados 1.2)<br />
<br />
<br />
[[File:SystemCpr English.zip]] English version<br />
<br />
[[File:SystemCpr French.zip]] French version<br />
<br />
[[File:SystemCpr Spanish.zip]] Spanish version<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
[http://futureos.cpc-live.com/ FutureOS] Cartridge are available in the [http://futureos.cpc-live.com/files/FutureOS_System_.8_Preview!!!.zip release file]<br />
<br />
== Game Cartridges ==<br />
<br />
For games that have been converted to cartridge format, see here: [[Converted_GX4000_games]]<br />
== Further Discussion ==<br />
[http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/cpc-plus-cartridge-replacement-one-more/ CPCWiki Forum discussion thread]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Cartridges]]<br />
[[Category:CPC Plus]]<br />
[[Category:DATA Storage]]<br />
[[Category:FutureOS]]</div>Geraldhttps://oldwiki.cpcwiki.eu/index.php?title=File:C4CPC_V1.00.05.zip&diff=96141File:C4CPC V1.00.05.zip2016-08-06T13:44:12Z<p>Gerald: [FW_V1_00_05] Fixed cluster trucation error leading to crash when loaded files where on cluster number greater that 65536.</p>
<hr />
<div>[FW_V1_00_05] Fixed cluster trucation error leading to crash when loaded files where on cluster number greater that 65536.</div>Geraldhttps://oldwiki.cpcwiki.eu/index.php?title=C4CPC&diff=95758C4CPC2016-05-21T19:30:38Z<p>Gerald: /* Latest Firmware */</p>
<hr />
<div><br />
C4CPC is a cartridge replacement for the Amstrad Plus range and the GX4000.<br />
<br />
Using a micro-SD card storing cartridge images it also allows direct loading of the cartridge from a PC (Windows/Linux/OSX) through USB.<br />
[[File:C4CPC_GX4000_2.jpg|right|600px]]<br />
== Features ==<br />
* Direct access to 16 cartridges selected by dip switches. Cartridge can be up to 512kB<br />
* Access to unlimited number of cartridge images using the provided selector cartridge<br />
* Direct cartridge loading from host computer using USB<br />
* Cartridge file can be in standard .cpr format or raw binary .bin<br />
* Integrated [[Amstrad_Cartridge_Identification_Device|ACID]]<br />
<br />
<big>'''<span style="color:#FF0000"> Using C4CPC on a GX4000 with the original Amstrad power supply may cause damage to the GX4000 please read [http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/%28please-read%29-gx4000-with-original-power-brick-and-c4cpc/ this forum thread] </span>'''</big><br />
<br />
== User guide ==<br />
=== Quick start ===<br />
* Power off you Amstrad Plus / GX4000<br />
* Insert the C4Cpc cart with a prepared SD in the cartridge slot, DIP switch facing up on 464/6128, DIP on joystick port side on GX4000<br />
<gallery><br />
File:C4CPC_GX4000.jpg|In GX4000<br />
File:C4CPC_6128.jpg|In 6128/464 plus<br />
File:DipSwitchToSlot.png|Dip Switch to Slot table<br />
</gallery><br />
* Select your favourite cart slot on the DIP switch<br />
* Power on ...<br />
* et voilà !<br />
<br />
=== Cartridge selector ===<br />
[[File:C4CPC CprSelect.png|right|384px]]<br />
CprSelect is a special cartridge that allows browsing the SD cart for cartridges to load.<br />
The main area displays the current folder contents. Browsing is done using either one of the joysticks or the keyboard.<br />
* Keyboard controls : cursors for browsing, space/enter/copy to select and esc to return to parent folder<br />
* Joystick controls : left/right/up/down for browsing, fire 1 to select, fire 2 to return to parent folder<br />
<br />
Left/Right jump from page to page if the folder cannot be displayed in one screen.<br />
<br />
=== SD card preparation ===<br />
The C4CPC is delivered with a prepared microSD card which contains the Basic Cartridge in slot 0 and the cartridge selector in slot 15. <br />
Using your computer, cartridge images can be added to any slots or cartridge selector by writing to the SD card.<br />
<br />
The SD must contains at least the following folder tree<br />
* _C4CPC : This is the main folder that contains the dip switch selectable folder.<br />
* _C4CPC/0 to _C4CPC/F folders, which should contain only one valid CPR/BIN file. The cartridge emulator will first look for a CPR then a BIN file and load it to the cartridge.<br />
<br />
SD original content can be found in [[File:C4CpcSdContent base.zip]]<br />
<br />
=== How it works ===<br />
At power up, CPC/USB whichever is the first, the uC will check for a valid .CPR/.BIN file to load in the DIP switch selected slot. <br />
* If the file is smaller than 160KB, it will be loaded directly<br />
* If no file is available or the file is bigger than 160KB, a bootloader is 1st loaded. The bootloader will then load the file if any.<br />
<br />
C4CPC is powered either by the CPC or/and the USB port. That means that power cycling the CPC will NOT initiate a new cart loading if the cart is also powered by USB.<br />
<br />
=== Cart loading from USB ===<br />
A connected cart should appear as a serial port (COMx on windows, /dev/ttyACMx on linux, /dev/tty.modemxxxx on OSX).<br />
Windows require a .inf file to install the proper drivers.<br />
Loading is done using a python3 script which has the following syntax : <br />
<br />
<code>C4CpcCom.py -p port cart.cpr</code><br />
<br />
where port is the serial port assigned to the cart.<br />
<br />
Example for linux:<br />
<code>sudo python3 C4CpcCom.py -p /dev/ttyACM0 cart.cpr</code><br />
<br />
Latest version available in [[File:C4CpcCom.zip]] will only work with FW V1.00.01 and upward<br />
<br />
== Firmware upgrade ==<br />
C4CPC microcontroller firmware is user upgradable through the USB port and requires the following tools and drivers :<br />
* dfu-programmer for updating the code<br />
* driver : provided with dfu-programmer windows version, native support on recent linux and OSx<br />
<br />
=== Update requirement ===<br />
Update procedure requires the dfu-programmer software: <br />
* Executable version is provided for windows users.<br />
* Linux users should find it in they distribution repository or build it from source. Older versions (before 0.7) of dfu-programmer have different commands so they will fail to run the UpdateCartEmu.sh script correctly. It is highly recommended you download the source and build it. <br />
* OSX users will have to build it from provided source and script in dfu-programmer_install_OSX. Check the included readme.txt for detail.<br />
<br />
=== Upgrade procedure ===<br />
Start C4CPC in usb update mode<br />
* put dip switch 4 ON<br />
* connect the card in one USB port<br />
* press and release the C4CPC reset switch<br />
<br />
Install DFU driver (Windows only)<br />
*After the reset, windows will look for the device drivers. These are located in the windows\dfu-prog-usb-1.2.2 folder<br />
<br />
You now just need to run the update script :<br />
* Linux/OSx, you need to have root/admin right<br />
<code>sudo UpdateCartEmu.sh</code><br />
* Windows, from the update package windows folder<br />
<code>UpdateCartEmu.bat</code><br />
<br />
A successful update looks like this :<br />
<br />
Manufacturer Code: 0x58 (88)<br />
--- Erase ---<br />
Erasing flash... Success<br />
Checking memory from 0x0 to 0x6FFF... Empty.<br />
--- Flash ---<br />
Checking memory from 0x0 to 0x4DFF... Empty.<br />
0% 100% Programming 0x4E00 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
0% 100% Reading 0x7000 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
Validating... Success<br />
0x4E00 bytes written into 0x7000 bytes memory (69.64%).<br />
--- EEProm ---<br />
0% 100% Programming 0x380 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
0% 100% Reading 0x400 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
Validating... Success<br />
0x380 bytes written into 0x400 bytes memory (87.50%).<br />
<br />
=== Latest Firmware ===<br />
[[file:C4CPC_V1.00.04.zip]] : Added compatibility with Symbiface II, CprSelect can now display text files <br />
<br />
[[file:C4CPC_V1.00.03.zip]] : Fix bad behaviour in file read that may read more sector than available in a cluster<br />
<br />
[[file:C4CPC_V1.00.02.zip]] : Fix an issue in directory list management that prevent browsing reliably folders with more than 247 files<br />
<br />
== 3D printed case ==<br />
[[File:C4CPC_Cartridge.png|right|384px]]<br />
A dedicated cartridge case has been designed to protect your C4CPC. It can be 3D printed using online services using the stl file provided.<br />
The source sketchup design is also provided for those willing to customize it. <br />
<br />
[[File:C4CPC.zip]]<br />
<br />
== System Cartridges ==<br />
The following archives includes :<br />
* Original systems (Basic 1.1 + Amsdos + BurninRubber)<br />
* Original system with parados 1.2+ (Basic 1.1 + Parados 1.2 + BurninRubber)<br />
* Original system with parados 1.2 (Basic 1.1 + Parados 1.2)<br />
* FW3.16 32 rom (Basic 1.1 + Amsdos + BurninRubber)<br />
* FW3.16 32 rom with parados (Basic 1.1 + Parados 1.2)<br />
<br />
<br />
[[File:SystemCpr English.zip]] English version<br />
<br />
[[File:SystemCpr French.zip]] French version<br />
<br />
[[File:SystemCpr Spanish.zip]] Spanish version<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
[http://futureos.cpc-live.com/ FutureOs] Cartridge are available in the [http://futureos.cpc-live.com/files/FutureOS_System_.8_Preview!!!.zip release file]<br />
<br />
== Game Cartridges ==<br />
<br />
For games that have been converted to cartridge format, see here: [[Converted_GX4000_games]]<br />
== Further Discussion ==<br />
[http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/cpc-plus-cartridge-replacement-one-more/ CPCWiki Forum discussion thread]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Cartridges]]<br />
[[Category:CPC Plus]]<br />
[[Category:DATA Storage]]<br />
[[Category:FutureOS]]</div>Geraldhttps://oldwiki.cpcwiki.eu/index.php?title=File:C4CPC_V1.00.04.zip&diff=95757File:C4CPC V1.00.04.zip2016-05-21T19:30:09Z<p>Gerald: Added compatibility with Symbiface II, CprSelect can now display txt files</p>
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<div>Added compatibility with Symbiface II, CprSelect can now display txt files</div>Geraldhttps://oldwiki.cpcwiki.eu/index.php?title=C4CPC&diff=94924C4CPC2016-01-16T10:54:50Z<p>Gerald: </p>
<hr />
<div><br />
C4CPC is a cartridge replacement for the Amstrad Plus range and the GX4000.<br />
<br />
Using a micro-SD card storing cartridge images it also allows direct loading of the cartridge from a PC (Windows/Linux/OSX) through USB.<br />
[[File:C4CPC_GX4000_2.jpg|right|600px]]<br />
== Features ==<br />
* Direct access to 16 cartridges selected by dip switches. Cartridge can be up to 512kB<br />
* Access to unlimited number of cartridge images using the provided selector cartridge<br />
* Direct cartridge loading from host computer using USB<br />
* Cartridge file can be in standard .cpr format or raw binary .bin<br />
* Integrated [[Amstrad_Cartridge_Identification_Device|ACID]]<br />
<br />
<big>'''<span style="color:#FF0000"> Using C4CPC on a GX4000 with the original Amstrad power supply may cause damage to the GX4000 please read [http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/%28please-read%29-gx4000-with-original-power-brick-and-c4cpc/ this forum thread] </span>'''</big><br />
<br />
== User guide ==<br />
=== Quick start ===<br />
* Power off you Amstrad Plus / GX4000<br />
* Insert the C4Cpc cart with a prepared SD in the cartridge slot, DIP switch facing up on 464/6128, DIP on joystick port side on GX4000<br />
<gallery><br />
File:C4CPC_GX4000.jpg|In GX4000<br />
File:C4CPC_6128.jpg|In 6128/464 plus<br />
File:DipSwitchToSlot.png|Dip Switch to Slot table<br />
</gallery><br />
* Select your favourite cart slot on the DIP switch<br />
* Power on ...<br />
* et voilà !<br />
<br />
=== Cartridge selector ===<br />
[[File:C4CPC CprSelect.png|right|384px]]<br />
CprSelect is a special cartridge that allows browsing the SD cart for cartridges to load.<br />
The main area displays the current folder contents. Browsing is done using either one of the joysticks or the keyboard.<br />
* Keyboard controls : cursors for browsing, space/enter/copy to select and esc to return to parent folder<br />
* Joystick controls : left/right/up/down for browsing, fire 1 to select, fire 2 to return to parent folder<br />
<br />
Left/Right jump from page to page if the folder cannot be displayed in one screen.<br />
<br />
=== SD card preparation ===<br />
The C4CPC is delivered with a prepared microSD card which contains the Basic Cartridge in slot 0 and the cartridge selector in slot 15. <br />
Using your computer, cartridge images can be added to any slots or cartridge selector by writing to the SD card.<br />
<br />
The SD must contains at least the following folder tree<br />
* _C4CPC : This is the main folder that contains the dip switch selectable folder.<br />
* _C4CPC/0 to _C4CPC/F folders, which should contain only one valid CPR/BIN file. The cartridge emulator will first look for a CPR then a BIN file and load it to the cartridge.<br />
<br />
SD original content can be found in [[File:C4CpcSdContent base.zip]]<br />
<br />
=== How it works ===<br />
At power up, CPC/USB whichever is the first, the uC will check for a valid .CPR/.BIN file to load in the DIP switch selected slot. <br />
* If the file is smaller than 160KB, it will be loaded directly<br />
* If no file is available or the file is bigger than 160KB, a bootloader is 1st loaded. The bootloader will then load the file if any.<br />
<br />
C4CPC is powered either by the CPC or/and the USB port. That means that power cycling the CPC will NOT initiate a new cart loading if the cart is also powered by USB.<br />
<br />
=== Cart loading from USB ===<br />
A connected cart should appear as a serial port (COMx on windows, /dev/ttyACMx on linux, /dev/tty.modemxxxx on OSX).<br />
Windows require a .inf file to install the proper drivers.<br />
Loading is done using a python3 script which has the following syntax : <br />
<br />
<code>C4CpcCom.py -p port cart.cpr</code><br />
<br />
where port is the serial port assigned to the cart.<br />
<br />
Example for linux:<br />
<code>sudo python3 C4CpcCom.py -p /dev/ttyACM0 cart.cpr</code><br />
<br />
Latest version available in [[File:C4CpcCom.zip]] will only work with FW V1.00.01 and upward<br />
<br />
== Firmware upgrade ==<br />
C4CPC microcontroller firmware is user upgradable through the USB port and requires the following tools and drivers :<br />
* dfu-programmer for updating the code<br />
* driver : provided with dfu-programmer windows version, native support on recent linux and OSx<br />
<br />
=== Update requirement ===<br />
Update procedure requires the dfu-programmer software: <br />
* Executable version is provided for windows users.<br />
* Linux users should find it in they distribution repository or build it from source. Older versions (before 0.7) of dfu-programmer have different commands so they will fail to run the UpdateCartEmu.sh script correctly. It is highly recommended you download the source and build it. <br />
* OSX users will have to build it from provided source and script in dfu-programmer_install_OSX. Check the included readme.txt for detail.<br />
<br />
=== Upgrade procedure ===<br />
Start C4CPC in usb update mode<br />
* put dip switch 4 ON<br />
* connect the card in one USB port<br />
* press and release the C4CPC reset switch<br />
<br />
Install DFU driver (Windows only)<br />
*After the reset, windows will look for the device drivers. These are located in the windows\dfu-prog-usb-1.2.2 folder<br />
<br />
You now just need to run the update script :<br />
* Linux/OSx, you need to have root/admin right<br />
<code>sudo UpdateCartEmu.sh</code><br />
* Windows, from the update package windows folder<br />
<code>UpdateCartEmu.bat</code><br />
<br />
A successful update looks like this :<br />
<br />
Manufacturer Code: 0x58 (88)<br />
--- Erase ---<br />
Erasing flash... Success<br />
Checking memory from 0x0 to 0x6FFF... Empty.<br />
--- Flash ---<br />
Checking memory from 0x0 to 0x4DFF... Empty.<br />
0% 100% Programming 0x4E00 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
0% 100% Reading 0x7000 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
Validating... Success<br />
0x4E00 bytes written into 0x7000 bytes memory (69.64%).<br />
--- EEProm ---<br />
0% 100% Programming 0x380 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
0% 100% Reading 0x400 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
Validating... Success<br />
0x380 bytes written into 0x400 bytes memory (87.50%).<br />
<br />
=== Latest Firmware ===<br />
[[file:C4CPC_V1.00.03.zip]] : Fix bad behaviour in file read that may read more sector than available in a cluster<br />
<br />
[[file:C4CPC_V1.00.02.zip]] : Fix an issue in directory list management that prevent browsing reliably folders with more than 247 files<br />
<br />
== 3D printed case ==<br />
[[File:C4CPC_Cartridge.png|right|384px]]<br />
A dedicated cartridge case has been designed to protect your C4CPC. It can be 3D printed using online services using the stl file provided.<br />
The source sketchup design is also provided for those willing to customize it. <br />
<br />
[[File:C4CPC.zip]]<br />
<br />
== System Cartridges ==<br />
The following archives includes :<br />
* Original systems (Basic 1.1 + Amsdos + BurninRubber)<br />
* Original system with parados 1.2+ (Basic 1.1 + Parados 1.2 + BurninRubber)<br />
* Original system with parados 1.2 (Basic 1.1 + Parados 1.2)<br />
* FW3.16 32 rom (Basic 1.1 + Amsdos + BurninRubber)<br />
* FW3.16 32 rom with parados (Basic 1.1 + Parados 1.2)<br />
<br />
<br />
[[File:SystemCpr English.zip]] English version<br />
<br />
[[File:SystemCpr French.zip]] French version<br />
<br />
[[File:SystemCpr Spanish.zip]] Spanish version<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
[http://futureos.cpc-live.com/ FutureOs] Cartridge are available in the [http://futureos.cpc-live.com/files/FutureOS_System_.8_Preview!!!.zip release file]<br />
<br />
== Game Cartridges ==<br />
<br />
For games that have been converted to cartridge format, see here: [[Converted_GX4000_games]]<br />
== Further Discussion ==<br />
[http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/cpc-plus-cartridge-replacement-one-more/ CPCWiki Forum discussion thread]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Cartridges]]<br />
[[Category:CPC Plus]]<br />
[[Category:DATA Storage]]<br />
[[Category:FutureOS]]</div>Geraldhttps://oldwiki.cpcwiki.eu/index.php?title=File:C4CPC.zip&diff=94923File:C4CPC.zip2016-01-16T10:46:34Z<p>Gerald: C4CPC case stl and skp files</p>
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<div>C4CPC case stl and skp files</div>Geraldhttps://oldwiki.cpcwiki.eu/index.php?title=File:C4CPC_Cartridge.png&diff=94921File:C4CPC Cartridge.png2016-01-16T10:45:48Z<p>Gerald: C4CPC case</p>
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<div>C4CPC case</div>Geraldhttps://oldwiki.cpcwiki.eu/index.php?title=File:SystemCpr_Spanish.zip&diff=94787File:SystemCpr Spanish.zip2015-12-14T07:59:21Z<p>Gerald: Gerald uploaded a new version of File:SystemCpr Spanish.zip</p>
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<div>Spanish version of :<br />
Original systems (Basic 1.1 + Amsdos + BurninRubber)<br />
Original system with parados 1.2+ (Basic 1.1 + Parados 1.2 + BurninRubber)<br />
Original system with parados 1.2 (Basic 1.1 + Parados 1.2)<br />
FW1.36 32 rom (Basic 1.1 + Amsdos + BurninRubber)<br />
FW1.36 32 rom with parados (Basic 1.1 + Parados 1.2)</div>Geraldhttps://oldwiki.cpcwiki.eu/index.php?title=File:SystemCpr_French.zip&diff=94786File:SystemCpr French.zip2015-12-14T07:59:07Z<p>Gerald: Gerald uploaded a new version of File:SystemCpr French.zip</p>
<hr />
<div>French version of :<br />
Original systems (Basic 1.1 + Amsdos + BurninRubber)<br />
Original system with parados 1.2+ (Basic 1.1 + Parados 1.2 + BurninRubber)<br />
Original system with parados 1.2 (Basic 1.1 + Parados 1.2)<br />
FW1.36 32 rom (Basic 1.1 + Amsdos + BurninRubber)<br />
FW1.36 32 rom with parados (Basic 1.1 + Parados 1.2)</div>Geraldhttps://oldwiki.cpcwiki.eu/index.php?title=File:SystemCpr_English.zip&diff=94785File:SystemCpr English.zip2015-12-14T07:58:07Z<p>Gerald: Gerald uploaded a new version of File:SystemCpr English.zip</p>
<hr />
<div>English version of :<br />
Original systems (Basic 1.1 + Amsdos + BurninRubber)<br />
Original system with parados 1.2+ (Basic 1.1 + Parados 1.2 + BurninRubber)<br />
Original system with parados 1.2 (Basic 1.1 + Parados 1.2)<br />
FW1.36 32 rom (Basic 1.1 + Amsdos + BurninRubber)<br />
FW1.36 32 rom with parados (Basic 1.1 + Parados 1.2)</div>Geraldhttps://oldwiki.cpcwiki.eu/index.php?title=C4CPC&diff=94743C4CPC2015-12-05T08:28:56Z<p>Gerald: /* System Cartridges */</p>
<hr />
<div><br />
C4CPC is a cartridge replacement for the Amstrad Plus range and the GX4000.<br />
<br />
Using a micro-SD card storing cartridge images it also allows direct loading of the cartridge from a PC (Windows/Linux/OSX) through USB.<br />
[[File:C4CPC_GX4000_2.jpg|right|600px]]<br />
== Features ==<br />
* Direct access to 16 cartridges selected by dip switches. Cartridge can be up to 512kB<br />
* Access to unlimited number of cartridge images using the provided selector cartridge<br />
* Direct cartridge loading from host computer using USB<br />
* Cartridge file can be in standard .cpr format or raw binary .bin<br />
* Integrated [[Amstrad_Cartridge_Identification_Device|ACID]]<br />
<br />
<big>'''<span style="color:#FF0000"> Using C4CPC on a GX4000 with the original Amstrad power supply may cause damage to the GX4000 please read [http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/%28please-read%29-gx4000-with-original-power-brick-and-c4cpc/ this forum thread] </span>'''</big><br />
<br />
== User guide ==<br />
=== Quick start ===<br />
* Power off you Amstrad Plus / GX4000<br />
* Insert the C4Cpc cart with a prepared SD in the cartridge slot, DIP switch facing up on 464/6128, DIP on joystick port side on GX4000<br />
<gallery><br />
File:C4CPC_GX4000.jpg|In GX4000<br />
File:C4CPC_6128.jpg|In 6128/464 plus<br />
File:DipSwitchToSlot.png|Dip Switch to Slot table<br />
</gallery><br />
* Select your favourite cart slot on the DIP switch<br />
* Power on ...<br />
* et voilà !<br />
<br />
=== Cartridge selector ===<br />
[[File:C4CPC CprSelect.png|right|384px]]<br />
CprSelect is a special cartridge that allows browsing the SD cart for cartridges to load.<br />
The main area displays the current folder contents. Browsing is done using either one of the joysticks or the keyboard.<br />
* Keyboard controls : cursors for browsing, space/enter/copy to select and esc to return to parent folder<br />
* Joystick controls : left/right/up/down for browsing, fire 1 to select, fire 2 to return to parent folder<br />
<br />
Left/Right jump from page to page if the folder cannot be displayed in one screen.<br />
<br />
=== SD card preparation ===<br />
The C4CPC is delivered with a prepared microSD card which contains the Basic Cartridge in slot 0 and the cartridge selector in slot 15. <br />
Using your computer, cartridge images can be added to any slots or cartridge selector by writing to the SD card.<br />
<br />
The SD must contains at least the following folder tree<br />
* _C4CPC : This is the main folder that contains the dip switch selectable folder.<br />
* _C4CPC/0 to _C4CPC/F folders, which should contain only one valid CPR/BIN file. The cartridge emulator will first look for a CPR then a BIN file and load it to the cartridge.<br />
<br />
SD original content can be found in [[File:C4CpcSdContent base.zip]]<br />
<br />
=== How it works ===<br />
At power up, CPC/USB whichever is the first, the uC will check for a valid .CPR/.BIN file to load in the DIP switch selected slot. <br />
* If the file is smaller than 160KB, it will be loaded directly<br />
* If no file is available or the file is bigger than 160KB, a bootloader is 1st loaded. The bootloader will then load the file if any.<br />
<br />
C4CPC is powered either by the CPC or/and the USB port. That means that power cycling the CPC will NOT initiate a new cart loading if the cart is also powered by USB.<br />
<br />
=== Cart loading from USB ===<br />
A connected cart should appear as a serial port (COMx on windows, /dev/ttyACMx on linux, /dev/tty.modemxxxx on OSX).<br />
Windows require a .inf file to install the proper drivers.<br />
Loading is done using a python3 script which has the following syntax : <br />
<br />
<code>C4CpcCom.py -p port cart.cpr</code><br />
<br />
where port is the serial port assigned to the cart.<br />
<br />
Latest version available in [[File:C4CpcCom.zip]] will only work with FW V1.00.01 and upward<br />
<br />
== Firmware upgrade ==<br />
C4CPC microcontroller firmware is user upgradable through the USB port and requires the following tools and drivers :<br />
* dfu-programmer for updating the code<br />
* driver : provided with dfu-programmer windows version, native support on recent linux and OSx<br />
<br />
=== Update requirement ===<br />
Update procedure requires the dfu-programmer software: <br />
* Executable version is provided for windows users.<br />
* Linux users should find it in they distribution repository or build it from source.<br />
* OSX users will have to build it from provided source and script in dfu-programmer_install_OSX. Check the included readme.txt for detail.<br />
<br />
=== Upgrade procedure ===<br />
Start C4CPC in usb update mode<br />
* put dip switch 4 ON<br />
* connect the card in one USB port<br />
* press and release the C4CPC reset switch<br />
<br />
Install DFU driver (Windows only)<br />
*After the reset, windows will look for the device drivers. These are located in the windows\dfu-prog-usb-1.2.2 folder<br />
<br />
You now just need to run the update script :<br />
* Linux/OSx, you need to have root/admin right<br />
<code>sudo UpdateCartEmu.sh</code><br />
* Windows, from the update package windows folder<br />
<code>UpdateCartEmu.bat</code><br />
<br />
A successful update looks like this :<br />
<br />
Manufacturer Code: 0x58 (88)<br />
--- Erase ---<br />
Erasing flash... Success<br />
Checking memory from 0x0 to 0x6FFF... Empty.<br />
--- Flash ---<br />
Checking memory from 0x0 to 0x4DFF... Empty.<br />
0% 100% Programming 0x4E00 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
0% 100% Reading 0x7000 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
Validating... Success<br />
0x4E00 bytes written into 0x7000 bytes memory (69.64%).<br />
--- EEProm ---<br />
0% 100% Programming 0x380 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
0% 100% Reading 0x400 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
Validating... Success<br />
0x380 bytes written into 0x400 bytes memory (87.50%).<br />
<br />
=== Latest Firmware ===<br />
[[file:C4CPC_V1.00.03.zip]] : Fix bad behaviour in file read that may read more sector than available in a cluster<br />
<br />
[[file:C4CPC_V1.00.02.zip]] : Fix an issue in directory list management that prevent browsing reliably folders with more than 247 files<br />
<br />
== System Cartridges ==<br />
The following archives includes :<br />
* Original systems (Basic 1.1 + Amsdos + BurninRubber)<br />
* Original system with parados 1.2+ (Basic 1.1 + Parados 1.2 + BurninRubber)<br />
* Original system with parados 1.2 (Basic 1.1 + Parados 1.2)<br />
* FW3.16 32 rom (Basic 1.1 + Amsdos + BurninRubber)<br />
* FW3.16 32 rom with parados (Basic 1.1 + Parados 1.2)<br />
<br />
<br />
[[File:SystemCpr English.zip]] English version<br />
<br />
[[File:SystemCpr French.zip]] French version<br />
<br />
[[File:SystemCpr Spanish.zip]] Spanish version<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
[http://futureos.cpc-live.com/ FutureOs] Cartridge are available in the [http://futureos.cpc-live.com/files/FutureOS_System_.8_Preview!!!.zip release file]<br />
<br />
== Game Cartridges ==<br />
<br />
For games that have been converted to cartridge format, see here: [[Converted_GX4000_games]]<br />
== Further Discussion ==<br />
[http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/cpc-plus-cartridge-replacement-one-more/ CPCWiki Forum discussion thread]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Cartridges]]<br />
[[Category:CPC Plus]]<br />
[[Category:DATA Storage]]<br />
[[Category:FutureOS]]</div>Geraldhttps://oldwiki.cpcwiki.eu/index.php?title=C4CPC&diff=94739C4CPC2015-12-04T17:09:02Z<p>Gerald: Format fix</p>
<hr />
<div><br />
C4CPC is a cartridge replacement for the Amstrad Plus range and the GX4000.<br />
<br />
Using a micro-SD card storing cartridge images it also allows direct loading of the cartridge from a PC (Windows/Linux/OSX) through USB.<br />
[[File:C4CPC_GX4000_2.jpg|right|600px]]<br />
== Features ==<br />
* Direct access to 16 cartridges selected by dip switches. Cartridge can be up to 512kB<br />
* Access to unlimited number of cartridge images using the provided selector cartridge<br />
* Direct cartridge loading from host computer using USB<br />
* Cartridge file can be in standard .cpr format or raw binary .bin<br />
* Integrated [[Amstrad_Cartridge_Identification_Device|ACID]]<br />
<br />
<big>'''<span style="color:#FF0000"> Using C4CPC on a GX4000 with the original Amstrad power supply may cause damage to the GX4000 please read [http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/%28please-read%29-gx4000-with-original-power-brick-and-c4cpc/ this forum thread] </span>'''</big><br />
<br />
== User guide ==<br />
=== Quick start ===<br />
* Power off you Amstrad Plus / GX4000<br />
* Insert the C4Cpc cart with a prepared SD in the cartridge slot, DIP switch facing up on 464/6128, DIP on joystick port side on GX4000<br />
<gallery><br />
File:C4CPC_GX4000.jpg|In GX4000<br />
File:C4CPC_6128.jpg|In 6128/464 plus<br />
File:DipSwitchToSlot.png|Dip Switch to Slot table<br />
</gallery><br />
* Select your favourite cart slot on the DIP switch<br />
* Power on ...<br />
* et voilà !<br />
<br />
=== Cartridge selector ===<br />
[[File:C4CPC CprSelect.png|right|384px]]<br />
CprSelect is a special cartridge that allows browsing the SD cart for cartridges to load.<br />
The main area displays the current folder contents. Browsing is done using either one of the joysticks or the keyboard.<br />
* Keyboard controls : cursors for browsing, space/enter/copy to select and esc to return to parent folder<br />
* Joystick controls : left/right/up/down for browsing, fire 1 to select, fire 2 to return to parent folder<br />
<br />
Left/Right jump from page to page if the folder cannot be displayed in one screen.<br />
<br />
=== SD card preparation ===<br />
The C4CPC is delivered with a prepared microSD card which contains the Basic Cartridge in slot 0 and the cartridge selector in slot 15. <br />
Using your computer, cartridge images can be added to any slots or cartridge selector by writing to the SD card.<br />
<br />
The SD must contains at least the following folder tree<br />
* _C4CPC : This is the main folder that contains the dip switch selectable folder.<br />
* _C4CPC/0 to _C4CPC/F folders, which should contain only one valid CPR/BIN file. The cartridge emulator will first look for a CPR then a BIN file and load it to the cartridge.<br />
<br />
SD original content can be found in [[File:C4CpcSdContent base.zip]]<br />
<br />
=== How it works ===<br />
At power up, CPC/USB whichever is the first, the uC will check for a valid .CPR/.BIN file to load in the DIP switch selected slot. <br />
* If the file is smaller than 160KB, it will be loaded directly<br />
* If no file is available or the file is bigger than 160KB, a bootloader is 1st loaded. The bootloader will then load the file if any.<br />
<br />
C4CPC is powered either by the CPC or/and the USB port. That means that power cycling the CPC will NOT initiate a new cart loading if the cart is also powered by USB.<br />
<br />
=== Cart loading from USB ===<br />
A connected cart should appear as a serial port (COMx on windows, /dev/ttyACMx on linux, /dev/tty.modemxxxx on OSX).<br />
Windows require a .inf file to install the proper drivers.<br />
Loading is done using a python3 script which has the following syntax : <br />
<br />
<code>C4CpcCom.py -p port cart.cpr</code><br />
<br />
where port is the serial port assigned to the cart.<br />
<br />
Latest version available in [[File:C4CpcCom.zip]] will only work with FW V1.00.01 and upward<br />
<br />
== Firmware upgrade ==<br />
C4CPC microcontroller firmware is user upgradable through the USB port and requires the following tools and drivers :<br />
* dfu-programmer for updating the code<br />
* driver : provided with dfu-programmer windows version, native support on recent linux and OSx<br />
<br />
=== Update requirement ===<br />
Update procedure requires the dfu-programmer software: <br />
* Executable version is provided for windows users.<br />
* Linux users should find it in they distribution repository or build it from source.<br />
* OSX users will have to build it from provided source and script in dfu-programmer_install_OSX. Check the included readme.txt for detail.<br />
<br />
=== Upgrade procedure ===<br />
Start C4CPC in usb update mode<br />
* put dip switch 4 ON<br />
* connect the card in one USB port<br />
* press and release the C4CPC reset switch<br />
<br />
Install DFU driver (Windows only)<br />
*After the reset, windows will look for the device drivers. These are located in the windows\dfu-prog-usb-1.2.2 folder<br />
<br />
You now just need to run the update script :<br />
* Linux/OSx, you need to have root/admin right<br />
<code>sudo UpdateCartEmu.sh</code><br />
* Windows, from the update package windows folder<br />
<code>UpdateCartEmu.bat</code><br />
<br />
A successful update looks like this :<br />
<br />
Manufacturer Code: 0x58 (88)<br />
--- Erase ---<br />
Erasing flash... Success<br />
Checking memory from 0x0 to 0x6FFF... Empty.<br />
--- Flash ---<br />
Checking memory from 0x0 to 0x4DFF... Empty.<br />
0% 100% Programming 0x4E00 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
0% 100% Reading 0x7000 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
Validating... Success<br />
0x4E00 bytes written into 0x7000 bytes memory (69.64%).<br />
--- EEProm ---<br />
0% 100% Programming 0x380 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
0% 100% Reading 0x400 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
Validating... Success<br />
0x380 bytes written into 0x400 bytes memory (87.50%).<br />
<br />
=== Latest Firmware ===<br />
[[file:C4CPC_V1.00.03.zip]] : Fix bad behaviour in file read that may read more sector than available in a cluster<br />
<br />
[[file:C4CPC_V1.00.02.zip]] : Fix an issue in directory list management that prevent browsing reliably folders with more than 247 files<br />
<br />
== System Cartridges ==<br />
The following archives includes :<br />
* Original systems (Basic 1.1 + Amsdos + BurninRubber)<br />
* Original system with parados 1.2+ (Basic 1.1 + Parados 1.2 + BurninRubber)<br />
* Original system with parados 1.2 (Basic 1.1 + Parados 1.2)<br />
* FW1.36 32 rom (Basic 1.1 + Amsdos + BurninRubber)<br />
* FW1.36 32 rom with parados (Basic 1.1 + Parados 1.2)<br />
<br />
<br />
[[File:SystemCpr English.zip]] English version<br />
<br />
[[File:SystemCpr French.zip]] French version<br />
<br />
[[File:SystemCpr Spanish.zip]] Spanish version<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
[http://futureos.cpc-live.com/ FutureOs] Cartridge are available in the [http://futureos.cpc-live.com/files/FutureOS_System_.8_Preview!!!.zip release file]<br />
<br />
== Game Cartridges ==<br />
<br />
For games that have been converted to cartridge format, see here: [[Converted_GX4000_games]]<br />
== Further Discussion ==<br />
[http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/cpc-plus-cartridge-replacement-one-more/ CPCWiki Forum discussion thread]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Cartridges]]<br />
[[Category:CPC Plus]]<br />
[[Category:DATA Storage]]<br />
[[Category:FutureOS]]</div>Geraldhttps://oldwiki.cpcwiki.eu/index.php?title=C4CPC&diff=94738C4CPC2015-12-04T17:08:19Z<p>Gerald: Added system cartridge archive linj</p>
<hr />
<div><br />
C4CPC is a cartridge replacement for the Amstrad Plus range and the GX4000.<br />
<br />
Using a micro-SD card storing cartridge images it also allows direct loading of the cartridge from a PC (Windows/Linux/OSX) through USB.<br />
[[File:C4CPC_GX4000_2.jpg|right|600px]]<br />
== Features ==<br />
* Direct access to 16 cartridges selected by dip switches. Cartridge can be up to 512kB<br />
* Access to unlimited number of cartridge images using the provided selector cartridge<br />
* Direct cartridge loading from host computer using USB<br />
* Cartridge file can be in standard .cpr format or raw binary .bin<br />
* Integrated [[Amstrad_Cartridge_Identification_Device|ACID]]<br />
<br />
<big>'''<span style="color:#FF0000"> Using C4CPC on a GX4000 with the original Amstrad power supply may cause damage to the GX4000 please read [http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/%28please-read%29-gx4000-with-original-power-brick-and-c4cpc/ this forum thread] </span>'''</big><br />
<br />
== User guide ==<br />
=== Quick start ===<br />
* Power off you Amstrad Plus / GX4000<br />
* Insert the C4Cpc cart with a prepared SD in the cartridge slot, DIP switch facing up on 464/6128, DIP on joystick port side on GX4000<br />
<gallery><br />
File:C4CPC_GX4000.jpg|In GX4000<br />
File:C4CPC_6128.jpg|In 6128/464 plus<br />
File:DipSwitchToSlot.png|Dip Switch to Slot table<br />
</gallery><br />
* Select your favourite cart slot on the DIP switch<br />
* Power on ...<br />
* et voilà !<br />
<br />
=== Cartridge selector ===<br />
[[File:C4CPC CprSelect.png|right|384px]]<br />
CprSelect is a special cartridge that allows browsing the SD cart for cartridges to load.<br />
The main area displays the current folder contents. Browsing is done using either one of the joysticks or the keyboard.<br />
* Keyboard controls : cursors for browsing, space/enter/copy to select and esc to return to parent folder<br />
* Joystick controls : left/right/up/down for browsing, fire 1 to select, fire 2 to return to parent folder<br />
<br />
Left/Right jump from page to page if the folder cannot be displayed in one screen.<br />
<br />
=== SD card preparation ===<br />
The C4CPC is delivered with a prepared microSD card which contains the Basic Cartridge in slot 0 and the cartridge selector in slot 15. <br />
Using your computer, cartridge images can be added to any slots or cartridge selector by writing to the SD card.<br />
<br />
The SD must contains at least the following folder tree<br />
* _C4CPC : This is the main folder that contains the dip switch selectable folder.<br />
* _C4CPC/0 to _C4CPC/F folders, which should contain only one valid CPR/BIN file. The cartridge emulator will first look for a CPR then a BIN file and load it to the cartridge.<br />
<br />
SD original content can be found in [[File:C4CpcSdContent base.zip]]<br />
<br />
=== How it works ===<br />
At power up, CPC/USB whichever is the first, the uC will check for a valid .CPR/.BIN file to load in the DIP switch selected slot. <br />
* If the file is smaller than 160KB, it will be loaded directly<br />
* If no file is available or the file is bigger than 160KB, a bootloader is 1st loaded. The bootloader will then load the file if any.<br />
<br />
C4CPC is powered either by the CPC or/and the USB port. That means that power cycling the CPC will NOT initiate a new cart loading if the cart is also powered by USB.<br />
<br />
=== Cart loading from USB ===<br />
A connected cart should appear as a serial port (COMx on windows, /dev/ttyACMx on linux, /dev/tty.modemxxxx on OSX).<br />
Windows require a .inf file to install the proper drivers.<br />
Loading is done using a python3 script which has the following syntax : <br />
<br />
<code>C4CpcCom.py -p port cart.cpr</code><br />
<br />
where port is the serial port assigned to the cart.<br />
<br />
Latest version available in [[File:C4CpcCom.zip]] will only work with FW V1.00.01 and upward<br />
<br />
== Firmware upgrade ==<br />
C4CPC microcontroller firmware is user upgradable through the USB port and requires the following tools and drivers :<br />
* dfu-programmer for updating the code<br />
* driver : provided with dfu-programmer windows version, native support on recent linux and OSx<br />
<br />
=== Update requirement ===<br />
Update procedure requires the dfu-programmer software: <br />
* Executable version is provided for windows users.<br />
* Linux users should find it in they distribution repository or build it from source.<br />
* OSX users will have to build it from provided source and script in dfu-programmer_install_OSX. Check the included readme.txt for detail.<br />
<br />
=== Upgrade procedure ===<br />
Start C4CPC in usb update mode<br />
* put dip switch 4 ON<br />
* connect the card in one USB port<br />
* press and release the C4CPC reset switch<br />
<br />
Install DFU driver (Windows only)<br />
*After the reset, windows will look for the device drivers. These are located in the windows\dfu-prog-usb-1.2.2 folder<br />
<br />
You now just need to run the update script :<br />
* Linux/OSx, you need to have root/admin right<br />
<code>sudo UpdateCartEmu.sh</code><br />
* Windows, from the update package windows folder<br />
<code>UpdateCartEmu.bat</code><br />
<br />
A successful update looks like this :<br />
<br />
Manufacturer Code: 0x58 (88)<br />
--- Erase ---<br />
Erasing flash... Success<br />
Checking memory from 0x0 to 0x6FFF... Empty.<br />
--- Flash ---<br />
Checking memory from 0x0 to 0x4DFF... Empty.<br />
0% 100% Programming 0x4E00 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
0% 100% Reading 0x7000 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
Validating... Success<br />
0x4E00 bytes written into 0x7000 bytes memory (69.64%).<br />
--- EEProm ---<br />
0% 100% Programming 0x380 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
0% 100% Reading 0x400 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
Validating... Success<br />
0x380 bytes written into 0x400 bytes memory (87.50%).<br />
<br />
=== Latest Firmware ===<br />
[[file:C4CPC_V1.00.03.zip]] : Fix bad behaviour in file read that may read more sector than available in a cluster<br />
<br />
[[file:C4CPC_V1.00.02.zip]] : Fix an issue in directory list management that prevent browsing reliably folders with more than 247 files<br />
<br />
== System Cartridges ==<br />
The following archives includes :<br />
* Original systems (Basic 1.1 + Amsdos + BurninRubber)<br />
* Original system with parados 1.2+ (Basic 1.1 + Parados 1.2 + BurninRubber)<br />
* Original system with parados 1.2 (Basic 1.1 + Parados 1.2)<br />
* FW1.36 32 rom (Basic 1.1 + Amsdos + BurninRubber)<br />
* FW1.36 32 rom with parados (Basic 1.1 + Parados 1.2)<br />
<br />
<br />
[[File:SystemCpr English.zip]] English version<br />
[[File:SystemCpr French.zip]] French version<br />
[[File:SystemCpr Spanish.zip]] Spanish version<br />
<br />
<br />
[http://futureos.cpc-live.com/ FutureOs] Cartridge are available in the [http://futureos.cpc-live.com/files/FutureOS_System_.8_Preview!!!.zip release file]<br />
<br />
== Game Cartridges ==<br />
<br />
For games that have been converted to cartridge format, see here: [[Converted_GX4000_games]]<br />
== Further Discussion ==<br />
[http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/cpc-plus-cartridge-replacement-one-more/ CPCWiki Forum discussion thread]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Cartridges]]<br />
[[Category:CPC Plus]]<br />
[[Category:DATA Storage]]<br />
[[Category:FutureOS]]</div>Geraldhttps://oldwiki.cpcwiki.eu/index.php?title=File:SystemCpr_Spanish.zip&diff=94737File:SystemCpr Spanish.zip2015-12-04T17:04:12Z<p>Gerald: Spanish version of :
Original systems (Basic 1.1 + Amsdos + BurninRubber)
Original system with parados 1.2+ (Basic 1.1 + Parados 1.2 + BurninRubber)
Original system with parados 1.2 (Basic 1.1 + Parados 1.2)
FW1.36 32 rom (Basic 1.1 + Amsdos + BurninR...</p>
<hr />
<div>Spanish version of :<br />
Original systems (Basic 1.1 + Amsdos + BurninRubber)<br />
Original system with parados 1.2+ (Basic 1.1 + Parados 1.2 + BurninRubber)<br />
Original system with parados 1.2 (Basic 1.1 + Parados 1.2)<br />
FW1.36 32 rom (Basic 1.1 + Amsdos + BurninRubber)<br />
FW1.36 32 rom with parados (Basic 1.1 + Parados 1.2)</div>Geraldhttps://oldwiki.cpcwiki.eu/index.php?title=File:SystemCpr_French.zip&diff=94736File:SystemCpr French.zip2015-12-04T17:03:47Z<p>Gerald: French version of :
Original systems (Basic 1.1 + Amsdos + BurninRubber)
Original system with parados 1.2+ (Basic 1.1 + Parados 1.2 + BurninRubber)
Original system with parados 1.2 (Basic 1.1 + Parados 1.2)
FW1.36 32 rom (Basic 1.1 + Amsdos + BurninRu...</p>
<hr />
<div>French version of :<br />
Original systems (Basic 1.1 + Amsdos + BurninRubber)<br />
Original system with parados 1.2+ (Basic 1.1 + Parados 1.2 + BurninRubber)<br />
Original system with parados 1.2 (Basic 1.1 + Parados 1.2)<br />
FW1.36 32 rom (Basic 1.1 + Amsdos + BurninRubber)<br />
FW1.36 32 rom with parados (Basic 1.1 + Parados 1.2)</div>Geraldhttps://oldwiki.cpcwiki.eu/index.php?title=File:SystemCpr_English.zip&diff=94735File:SystemCpr English.zip2015-12-04T17:02:05Z<p>Gerald: English version of :
Original systems (Basic 1.1 + Amsdos + BurninRubber)
Original system with parados 1.2+ (Basic 1.1 + Parados 1.2 + BurninRubber)
Original system with parados 1.2 (Basic 1.1 + Parados 1.2)
FW1.36 32 rom (Basic 1.1 + Amsdos + BurninR...</p>
<hr />
<div>English version of :<br />
Original systems (Basic 1.1 + Amsdos + BurninRubber)<br />
Original system with parados 1.2+ (Basic 1.1 + Parados 1.2 + BurninRubber)<br />
Original system with parados 1.2 (Basic 1.1 + Parados 1.2)<br />
FW1.36 32 rom (Basic 1.1 + Amsdos + BurninRubber)<br />
FW1.36 32 rom with parados (Basic 1.1 + Parados 1.2)</div>Geraldhttps://oldwiki.cpcwiki.eu/index.php?title=C4CPC&diff=94430C4CPC2015-10-21T12:15:39Z<p>Gerald: /* SD card preparation */</p>
<hr />
<div><br />
C4CPC is a cartridge replacement for the Amstrad Plus range and the GX4000.<br />
<br />
Using a micro-SD card storing cartridge images it also allows direct loading of the cartridge from a PC (Windows/Linux/OSX) through USB.<br />
[[File:C4CPC_GX4000_2.jpg|right|600px]]<br />
== Features ==<br />
* Direct access to 16 cartridges selected by dip switches. Cartridge can be up to 512kB<br />
* Access to unlimited number of cartridge images using the provided selector cartridge<br />
* Direct cartridge loading from host computer using USB<br />
* Cartridge file can be in standard .cpr format or raw binary .bin<br />
* Integrated [[Amstrad_Cartridge_Identification_Device|ACID]]<br />
<br />
<big>'''<span style="color:#FF0000"> Using C4CPC on a GX4000 with the original Amstrad power supply may cause damage to the GX4000 please read [http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/%28please-read%29-gx4000-with-original-power-brick-and-c4cpc/ this forum thread] </span>'''</big><br />
<br />
== User guide ==<br />
=== Quick start ===<br />
* Power off you Amstrad Plus / GX4000<br />
* Insert the C4Cpc cart with a prepared SD in the cartridge slot, DIP switch facing up on 464/6128, DIP on joystick port side on GX4000<br />
<gallery><br />
File:C4CPC_GX4000.jpg|In GX4000<br />
File:C4CPC_6128.jpg|In 6128/464 plus<br />
File:DipSwitchToSlot.png|Dip Switch to Slot table<br />
</gallery><br />
* Select your favourite cart slot on the DIP switch<br />
* Power on ...<br />
* et voilà !<br />
<br />
=== Cartridge selector ===<br />
[[File:C4CPC CprSelect.png|right|384px]]<br />
CprSelect is a special cartridge that allows browsing the SD cart for cartridges to load.<br />
The main area displays the current folder contents. Browsing is done using either one of the joysticks or the keyboard.<br />
* Keyboard controls : cursors for browsing, space/enter/copy to select and esc to return to parent folder<br />
* Joystick controls : left/right/up/down for browsing, fire 1 to select, fire 2 to return to parent folder<br />
<br />
Left/Right jump from page to page if the folder cannot be displayed in one screen.<br />
<br />
=== SD card preparation ===<br />
The C4CPC is delivered with a prepared microSD card which contains the Basic Cartridge in slot 0 and the cartridge selector in slot 15. <br />
Using your computer, cartridge images can be added to any slots or cartridge selector by writing to the SD card.<br />
<br />
The SD must contains at least the following folder tree<br />
* _C4CPC : This is the main folder that contains the dip switch selectable folder.<br />
* _C4CPC/0 to _C4CPC/F folders, which should contain only one valid CPR/BIN file. The cartridge emulator will first look for a CPR then a BIN file and load it to the cartridge.<br />
<br />
SD original content can be found in [[File:C4CpcSdContent base.zip]]<br />
<br />
=== How it works ===<br />
At power up, CPC/USB whichever is the first, the uC will check for a valid .CPR/.BIN file to load in the DIP switch selected slot. <br />
* If the file is smaller than 160KB, it will be loaded directly<br />
* If no file is available or the file is bigger than 160KB, a bootloader is 1st loaded. The bootloader will then load the file if any.<br />
<br />
C4CPC is powered either by the CPC or/and the USB port. That means that power cycling the CPC will NOT initiate a new cart loading if the cart is also powered by USB.<br />
<br />
=== Cart loading from USB ===<br />
A connected cart should appear as a serial port (COMx on windows, /dev/ttyACMx on linux, /dev/tty.modemxxxx on OSX).<br />
Windows require a .inf file to install the proper drivers.<br />
Loading is done using a python3 script which has the following syntax : <br />
<br />
<code>C4CpcCom.py -p port cart.cpr</code><br />
<br />
where port is the serial port assigned to the cart.<br />
<br />
Latest version available in [[File:C4CpcCom.zip]] will only work with FW V1.00.01 and upward<br />
<br />
== Firmware upgrade ==<br />
C4CPC microcontroller firmware is user upgradable through the USB port and requires the following tools and drivers :<br />
* dfu-programmer for updating the code<br />
* driver : provided with dfu-programmer windows version, native support on recent linux and OSx<br />
<br />
=== Update requirement ===<br />
Update procedure requires the dfu-programmer software: <br />
* Executable version is provided for windows users.<br />
* Linux users should find it in they distribution repository or build it from source.<br />
* OSX users will have to build it from provided source and script in dfu-programmer_install_OSX. Check the included readme.txt for detail.<br />
<br />
=== Upgrade procedure ===<br />
Start C4CPC in usb update mode<br />
* put dip switch 4 ON<br />
* connect the card in one USB port<br />
* press and release the C4CPC reset switch<br />
<br />
Install DFU driver (Windows only)<br />
*After the reset, windows will look for the device drivers. These are located in the windows\dfu-prog-usb-1.2.2 folder<br />
<br />
You now just need to run the update script :<br />
* Linux/OSx, you need to have root/admin right<br />
<code>sudo UpdateCartEmu.sh</code><br />
* Windows, from the update package windows folder<br />
<code>UpdateCartEmu.bat</code><br />
<br />
A successful update looks like this :<br />
<br />
Manufacturer Code: 0x58 (88)<br />
--- Erase ---<br />
Erasing flash... Success<br />
Checking memory from 0x0 to 0x6FFF... Empty.<br />
--- Flash ---<br />
Checking memory from 0x0 to 0x4DFF... Empty.<br />
0% 100% Programming 0x4E00 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
0% 100% Reading 0x7000 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
Validating... Success<br />
0x4E00 bytes written into 0x7000 bytes memory (69.64%).<br />
--- EEProm ---<br />
0% 100% Programming 0x380 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
0% 100% Reading 0x400 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
Validating... Success<br />
0x380 bytes written into 0x400 bytes memory (87.50%).<br />
<br />
=== Latest Firmware ===<br />
[[file:C4CPC_V1.00.03.zip]] : Fix bad behaviour in file read that may read more sector than available in a cluster<br />
<br />
[[file:C4CPC_V1.00.02.zip]] : Fix an issue in directory list management that prevent browsing reliably folders with more than 247 files<br />
<br />
==Cartridge Games==<br />
<br />
For games that have been converted to cartridge format, see here: [[Converted_GX4000_games]]<br />
== Further Discussion ==<br />
[http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/cpc-plus-cartridge-replacement-one-more/ CPCWiki Forum discussion thread]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Cartridges]]<br />
[[Category:CPC Plus]]<br />
[[Category:DATA Storage]]<br />
[[Category:FutureOS]]</div>Geraldhttps://oldwiki.cpcwiki.eu/index.php?title=File:C4CpcSdContent_base.zip&diff=94429File:C4CpcSdContent base.zip2015-10-21T12:13:50Z<p>Gerald: C4CPC SD content</p>
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<div>C4CPC SD content</div>Geraldhttps://oldwiki.cpcwiki.eu/index.php?title=PAL16L8&diff=94337PAL16L82015-10-03T19:08:16Z<p>Gerald: New PLD version fixing screen corruption when using external ram extension</p>
<hr />
<div>The CPC6128 second bank of 64K RAM is controlled by a PAL 16L8 chip. It has the Amstrad part number 40031.<br />
<br />
On the CPC 6128 schematic, it is top centre: [http://www.cpcwiki.eu/imgs/4/4a/CPC6128_Schematic.png CPC6128 Schematic] however the X inputs aren't distinguished.<br />
<br />
== Fixed version (Gerald) ==<br />
Original version from Porchy suffer from a bad handling of the RAMDIS signal. This cause screen artefact when accessing an external extension RAM like XMEM.<br />
<br />
<br />
A14OUT = !( !A14<br />
# !A15 & !Q0 & Q2 );<br />
<br />
A15OUT = !( !A15 & !A14<br />
# !A15 & !Q1<br />
# !A15 & !Q0 & !Q2 );<br />
<br />
Q0 = ( D7ANDD6 & nRESET & D0 & !A15 & !nIOWR<br />
# !D7ANDD6 & nRESET & Q0<br />
# nRESET & A15 & Q0<br />
# nRESET & nIOWR & Q0 );<br />
<br />
Q1 = ( D7ANDD6 & nRESET & D1 & !A15 & !nIOWR<br />
# !D7ANDD6 & nRESET & Q1<br />
# nRESET & A15 & Q1<br />
# nRESET & nIOWR & Q1 );<br />
<br />
Q2 = ( D7ANDD6 & nRESET & D2 & !A15 & !nIOWR<br />
# !D7ANDD6 & nRESET & Q2<br />
# nRESET & A15 & Q2<br />
# nRESET & nIOWR & Q2 );<br />
<br />
nCAS0 = ( nCAS<br />
# RAMDIS & !nCPU & nCAS0<br />
# !A15 & A14 & !nCPU & Q2 & nCAS0<br />
# A15 & A14 & !nCPU & Q0 & !Q2 & nCAS0<br />
# !nCPU & !Q0 & Q1 & !Q2 & nCAS0<br />
# !nCAS1 );<br />
<br />
nCAS1 = !( !RAMDIS & !nCAS & !A15 & A14 & !nCPU & Q2 & nCAS0<br />
# !RAMDIS & !nCAS & A15 & A14 & !nCPU & Q0 & !Q2 & nCAS0<br />
# !RAMDIS & !nCAS & !nCPU & !Q0 & Q1 & !Q2 & nCAS0<br />
# !nCAS & !A15 & A14 & Q2 & nCAS0 & !nCAS1<br />
# !nCAS & A15 & A14 & Q0 & !Q2 & nCAS0 & !nCAS1<br />
# !nCAS & !Q0 & Q1 & !Q2 & nCAS0 & !nCAS1 );<br />
<br />
[[File:CPC6128.JED]] : Fixed version of Amstrad 40031 GAL replacement<br />
<br />
== Initial replacement equation (Porchy) ==<br />
<br />
The following equations were worked out by Porchy (member on CPCWiki Forum). These can be used to program replacements:<br />
<br />
A15OUT = (!X2 & !X1 & A14<br />
# !X3 & !X2 & A14<br />
# A15); <br />
<br />
!X1 = (!A15 & D7ANDD6 & RESET & !IOWR & D0<br />
# !X1 & RESET & IOWR<br />
# !X1 & !D7ANDD6 & RESET<br />
# !X1 & A15 & RESET);<br />
<br />
!X2 = (!A15 & D7ANDD6 & RESET & !IOWR & D1<br />
# !X2 & RESET & IOWR<br />
# !X2 & !D7ANDD6 & RESET<br />
# !X2 & A15 & RESET);<br />
<br />
!X3 = (!A15 & D7ANDD6 & RESET & !IOWR & D2<br />
# !X3 & RESET & IOWR<br />
# !X3 & !D7ANDD6 & RESET<br />
# !X3 & A15 & RESET);<br />
<br />
!CAS1 = (X3 & !X1 & A15 & A14 & !NCAS & !RAMDIS & !CPU & CAS0<br />
# !X3 & !A15 & A14 & !NCAS & !RAMDIS & !CPU & CAS0<br />
# X3 & !X2 & X1 & !NCAS & !RAMDIS & !CPU & CAS0<br />
# !NCAS & CAS0 & !CAS1);<br />
<br />
!CAS0 = (X3 & X2 & X1 & !NCAS & !RAMDIS & CAS1<br />
# X3 & !X1 & !A15 & !NCAS & !RAMDIS & CAS1<br />
# !X3 & A15 & !NCAS & !RAMDIS & CAS1<br />
# !X1 & !A14 & !NCAS & !RAMDIS & CAS1<br />
# !X3 & !A14 & !NCAS & !RAMDIS & CAS1<br />
# !NCAS & !RAMDIS & CPU & CAS1<br />
# !NCAS & !CAS0 & CAS1);<br />
<br />
A14OUT = (A15 & A14<br />
# !X1 & A14<br />
# X3 & A14);<br />
<br />
[[File:Amstrad6128.jed]] Original JED File posted on CPCWiki Forum<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category:Datasheet]]</div>Geraldhttps://oldwiki.cpcwiki.eu/index.php?title=File:CPC6128.JED&diff=94336File:CPC6128.JED2015-10-03T19:00:20Z<p>Gerald: CPC6128 PAL replacement jedec file.
Fix RAMDIS bad handling in Amstrad6128.jed</p>
<hr />
<div>CPC6128 PAL replacement jedec file.<br />
Fix RAMDIS bad handling in Amstrad6128.jed</div>Geraldhttps://oldwiki.cpcwiki.eu/index.php?title=C4CPC&diff=94227C4CPC2015-09-20T13:29:45Z<p>Gerald: /* Cart loading from USB */</p>
<hr />
<div><br />
C4CPC is a cartridge replacement for the Amstrad Plus range and the GX4000.<br />
<br />
Using a micro-SD card storing cartridge images it also allows direct loading of the cartridge from a PC (Windows/Linux/OSX) through USB.<br />
[[File:C4CPC_GX4000_2.jpg|right|600px]]<br />
== Features ==<br />
* Direct access to 16 cartridges selected by dip switches. Cartridge can be up to 512kB<br />
* Access to unlimited number of cartridge images using the provided selector cartridge<br />
* Direct cartridge loading from host computer using USB<br />
* Cartridge file can be in standard .cpr format or raw binary .bin<br />
* Integrated [[Amstrad_Cartridge_Identification_Device|ACID]]<br />
<br />
<big>'''<span style="color:#FF0000"> Using C4CPC on a GX4000 with the original Amstrad power supply may cause damage to the GX4000 please read [http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/%28please-read%29-gx4000-with-original-power-brick-and-c4cpc/ this forum thread] </span>'''</big><br />
<br />
== User guide ==<br />
=== Quick start ===<br />
* Power off you Amstrad Plus / GX4000<br />
* Insert the C4Cpc cart with a prepared SD in the cartridge slot, DIP switch facing up on 464/6128, DIP on joystick port side on GX4000<br />
<gallery><br />
File:C4CPC_GX4000.jpg|In GX4000<br />
File:C4CPC_6128.jpg|In 6128/464 plus<br />
File:DipSwitchToSlot.png|Dip Switch to Slot table<br />
</gallery><br />
* Select your favourite cart slot on the DIP switch<br />
* Power on ...<br />
* et voilà !<br />
<br />
=== Cartridge selector ===<br />
[[File:C4CPC CprSelect.png|right|384px]]<br />
CprSelect is a special cartridge that allows browsing the SD cart for cartridges to load.<br />
The main area displays the current folder contents. Browsing is done using either one of the joysticks or the keyboard.<br />
* Keyboard controls : cursors for browsing, space/enter/copy to select and esc to return to parent folder<br />
* Joystick controls : left/right/up/down for browsing, fire 1 to select, fire 2 to return to parent folder<br />
<br />
Left/Right jump from page to page if the folder cannot be displayed in one screen.<br />
<br />
=== SD card preparation ===<br />
The C4CPC is delivered with a prepared microSD card which contains the Basic Cartridge in slot 0 and the cartridge selector in slot 15. <br />
Using your computer, cartridge images can be added to any slots or cartridge selector by writing to the SD card.<br />
<br />
The SD must contains at least the following folder tree<br />
* _C4CPC : This is the main folder that contains the dip switch selectable folder.<br />
* _C4CPC/0 to _C4CPC/F folders, which should contain only one valid CPR/BIN file. The cartridge emulator will first look for a CPR then a BIN file and load it to the cartridge.<br />
<br />
=== How it works ===<br />
At power up, CPC/USB whichever is the first, the uC will check for a valid .CPR/.BIN file to load in the DIP switch selected slot. <br />
* If the file is smaller than 160KB, it will be loaded directly<br />
* If no file is available or the file is bigger than 160KB, a bootloader is 1st loaded. The bootloader will then load the file if any.<br />
<br />
C4CPC is powered either by the CPC or/and the USB port. That means that power cycling the CPC will NOT initiate a new cart loading if the cart is also powered by USB.<br />
<br />
=== Cart loading from USB ===<br />
A connected cart should appear as a serial port (COMx on windows, /dev/ttyACMx on linux, /dev/tty.modemxxxx on OSX).<br />
Windows require a .inf file to install the proper drivers.<br />
Loading is done using a python3 script which has the following syntax : <br />
<br />
<code>C4CpcCom.py -p port cart.cpr</code><br />
<br />
where port is the serial port assigned to the cart.<br />
<br />
Latest version available in [[File:C4CpcCom.zip]] will only work with FW V1.00.01 and upward<br />
<br />
== Firmware upgrade ==<br />
C4CPC microcontroller firmware is user upgradable through the USB port and requires the following tools and drivers :<br />
* dfu-programmer for updating the code<br />
* driver : provided with dfu-programmer windows version, native support on recent linux and OSx<br />
<br />
=== Update requirement ===<br />
Update procedure requires the dfu-programmer software: <br />
* Executable version is provided for windows users.<br />
* Linux users should find it in they distribution repository or build it from source.<br />
* OSX users will have to build it from provided source and script in dfu-programmer_install_OSX. Check the included readme.txt for detail.<br />
<br />
=== Upgrade procedure ===<br />
Start C4CPC in usb update mode<br />
* put dip switch 4 ON<br />
* connect the card in one USB port<br />
* press and release the C4CPC reset switch<br />
<br />
Install DFU driver (Windows only)<br />
*After the reset, windows will look for the device drivers. These are located in the windows\dfu-prog-usb-1.2.2 folder<br />
<br />
You now just need to run the update script :<br />
* Linux/OSx, you need to have root/admin right<br />
<code>sudo UpdateCartEmu.sh</code><br />
* Windows, from the update package windows folder<br />
<code>UpdateCartEmu.bat</code><br />
<br />
A successful update looks like this :<br />
<br />
Manufacturer Code: 0x58 (88)<br />
--- Erase ---<br />
Erasing flash... Success<br />
Checking memory from 0x0 to 0x6FFF... Empty.<br />
--- Flash ---<br />
Checking memory from 0x0 to 0x4DFF... Empty.<br />
0% 100% Programming 0x4E00 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
0% 100% Reading 0x7000 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
Validating... Success<br />
0x4E00 bytes written into 0x7000 bytes memory (69.64%).<br />
--- EEProm ---<br />
0% 100% Programming 0x380 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
0% 100% Reading 0x400 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
Validating... Success<br />
0x380 bytes written into 0x400 bytes memory (87.50%).<br />
<br />
=== Latest Firmware ===<br />
[[file:C4CPC_V1.00.03.zip]] : Fix bad behaviour in file read that may read more sector than available in a cluster<br />
<br />
[[file:C4CPC_V1.00.02.zip]] : Fix an issue in directory list management that prevent browsing reliably folders with more than 247 files<br />
<br />
==Cartridge Games==<br />
<br />
For games that have been converted to cartridge format, see here: [[Converted_GX4000_games]]<br />
== Further Discussion ==<br />
[http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/cpc-plus-cartridge-replacement-one-more/ CPCWiki Forum discussion thread]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Cartridges]]<br />
[[Category:CPC Plus]]<br />
[[Category:DATA Storage]]<br />
[[Category:FutureOS]]</div>Geraldhttps://oldwiki.cpcwiki.eu/index.php?title=File:C4CpcCom.zip&diff=94226File:C4CpcCom.zip2015-09-20T13:27:22Z<p>Gerald: C4CpcCom python3 script update to work with v1.00.01 fw and up</p>
<hr />
<div>C4CpcCom python3 script update to work with v1.00.01 fw and up</div>Geraldhttps://oldwiki.cpcwiki.eu/index.php?title=C4CPC&diff=94168C4CPC2015-09-12T07:43:21Z<p>Gerald: /* Latest Firmware */</p>
<hr />
<div><br />
C4CPC is a cartridge replacement for the Amstrad Plus range and the GX4000.<br />
<br />
Using a micro-SD card storing cartridge images it also allows direct loading of the cartridge from a PC (Windows/Linux/OSX) through USB.<br />
[[File:C4CPC_GX4000_2.jpg|right|600px]]<br />
== Features ==<br />
* Direct access to 16 cartridges selected by dip switches. Cartridge can be up to 512kB<br />
* Access to unlimited number of cartridge images using the provided selector cartridge<br />
* Direct cartridge loading from host computer using USB<br />
* Cartridge file can be in standard .cpr format or raw binary .bin<br />
* Integrated [[Amstrad_Cartridge_Identification_Device|ACID]]<br />
<br />
<big>'''<span style="color:#FF0000"> Using C4CPC on a GX4000 with the original Amstrad power supply may cause damage to the GX4000 please read [http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/%28please-read%29-gx4000-with-original-power-brick-and-c4cpc/ this forum thread] </span>'''</big><br />
<br />
== User guide ==<br />
=== Quick start ===<br />
* Power off you Amstrad Plus / GX4000<br />
* Insert the C4Cpc cart with a prepared SD in the cartridge slot, DIP switch facing up on 464/6128, DIP on joystick port side on GX4000<br />
<gallery><br />
File:C4CPC_GX4000.jpg|In GX4000<br />
File:C4CPC_6128.jpg|In 6128/464 plus<br />
File:DipSwitchToSlot.png|Dip Switch to Slot table<br />
</gallery><br />
* Select your favourite cart slot on the DIP switch<br />
* Power on ...<br />
* et voilà !<br />
<br />
=== Cartridge selector ===<br />
[[File:C4CPC CprSelect.png|right|384px]]<br />
CprSelect is a special cartridge that allows browsing the SD cart for cartridges to load.<br />
The main area displays the current folder contents. Browsing is done using either one of the joysticks or the keyboard.<br />
* Keyboard controls : cursors for browsing, space/enter/copy to select and esc to return to parent folder<br />
* Joystick controls : left/right/up/down for browsing, fire 1 to select, fire 2 to return to parent folder<br />
<br />
Left/Right jump from page to page if the folder cannot be displayed in one screen.<br />
<br />
=== SD card preparation ===<br />
The C4CPC is delivered with a prepared microSD card which contains the Basic Cartridge in slot 0 and the cartridge selector in slot 15. <br />
Using your computer, cartridge images can be added to any slots or cartridge selector by writing to the SD card.<br />
<br />
The SD must contains at least the following folder tree<br />
* _C4CPC : This is the main folder that contains the dip switch selectable folder.<br />
* _C4CPC/0 to _C4CPC/F folders, which should contain only one valid CPR/BIN file. The cartridge emulator will first look for a CPR then a BIN file and load it to the cartridge.<br />
<br />
=== How it works ===<br />
At power up, CPC/USB whichever is the first, the uC will check for a valid .CPR/.BIN file to load in the DIP switch selected slot. <br />
* If the file is smaller than 160KB, it will be loaded directly<br />
* If no file is available or the file is bigger than 160KB, a bootloader is 1st loaded. The bootloader will then load the file if any.<br />
<br />
C4CPC is powered either by the CPC or/and the USB port. That means that power cycling the CPC will NOT initiate a new cart loading if the cart is also powered by USB.<br />
<br />
=== Cart loading from USB ===<br />
A connected cart should appear as a serial port (COMx on windows, /dev/ttyACMx on linux, /dev/tty.modemxxxx on OSX).<br />
Windows require a .inf file to install the proper drivers.<br />
Loading is done using a python3 script which has the following syntax : <br />
<br />
<code>C4CpcCom.py -p port cart.cpr</code><br />
<br />
where port is the serial port assigned to the cart.<br />
<br />
== Firmware upgrade ==<br />
C4CPC microcontroller firmware is user upgradable through the USB port and requires the following tools and drivers :<br />
* dfu-programmer for updating the code<br />
* driver : provided with dfu-programmer windows version, native support on recent linux and OSx<br />
<br />
=== Update requirement ===<br />
Update procedure requires the dfu-programmer software: <br />
* Executable version is provided for windows users.<br />
* Linux users should find it in they distribution repository or build it from source.<br />
* OSX users will have to build it from provided source and script in dfu-programmer_install_OSX. Check the included readme.txt for detail.<br />
<br />
=== Upgrade procedure ===<br />
Start C4CPC in usb update mode<br />
* put dip switch 4 ON<br />
* connect the card in one USB port<br />
* press and release the C4CPC reset switch<br />
<br />
Install DFU driver (Windows only)<br />
*After the reset, windows will look for the device drivers. These are located in the windows\dfu-prog-usb-1.2.2 folder<br />
<br />
You now just need to run the update script :<br />
* Linux/OSx, you need to have root/admin right<br />
<code>sudo UpdateCartEmu.sh</code><br />
* Windows, from the update package windows folder<br />
<code>UpdateCartEmu.bat</code><br />
<br />
A successful update looks like this :<br />
<br />
Manufacturer Code: 0x58 (88)<br />
--- Erase ---<br />
Erasing flash... Success<br />
Checking memory from 0x0 to 0x6FFF... Empty.<br />
--- Flash ---<br />
Checking memory from 0x0 to 0x4DFF... Empty.<br />
0% 100% Programming 0x4E00 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
0% 100% Reading 0x7000 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
Validating... Success<br />
0x4E00 bytes written into 0x7000 bytes memory (69.64%).<br />
--- EEProm ---<br />
0% 100% Programming 0x380 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
0% 100% Reading 0x400 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
Validating... Success<br />
0x380 bytes written into 0x400 bytes memory (87.50%).<br />
<br />
=== Latest Firmware ===<br />
[[file:C4CPC_V1.00.03.zip]] : Fix bad behaviour in file read that may read more sector than available in a cluster<br />
<br />
[[file:C4CPC_V1.00.02.zip]] : Fix an issue in directory list management that prevent browsing reliably folders with more than 247 files<br />
<br />
==Cartridge Games==<br />
<br />
For games that have been converted to cartridge format, see here: [[Converted_GX4000_games]]<br />
== Further Discussion ==<br />
[http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/cpc-plus-cartridge-replacement-one-more/ CPCWiki Forum discussion thread]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Cartridges]]<br />
[[Category:CPC Plus]]<br />
[[Category:DATA Storage]]<br />
[[Category:FutureOS]]</div>Geraldhttps://oldwiki.cpcwiki.eu/index.php?title=C4CPC&diff=94167C4CPC2015-09-12T07:42:47Z<p>Gerald: /* Firmware upgrade */</p>
<hr />
<div><br />
C4CPC is a cartridge replacement for the Amstrad Plus range and the GX4000.<br />
<br />
Using a micro-SD card storing cartridge images it also allows direct loading of the cartridge from a PC (Windows/Linux/OSX) through USB.<br />
[[File:C4CPC_GX4000_2.jpg|right|600px]]<br />
== Features ==<br />
* Direct access to 16 cartridges selected by dip switches. Cartridge can be up to 512kB<br />
* Access to unlimited number of cartridge images using the provided selector cartridge<br />
* Direct cartridge loading from host computer using USB<br />
* Cartridge file can be in standard .cpr format or raw binary .bin<br />
* Integrated [[Amstrad_Cartridge_Identification_Device|ACID]]<br />
<br />
<big>'''<span style="color:#FF0000"> Using C4CPC on a GX4000 with the original Amstrad power supply may cause damage to the GX4000 please read [http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/%28please-read%29-gx4000-with-original-power-brick-and-c4cpc/ this forum thread] </span>'''</big><br />
<br />
== User guide ==<br />
=== Quick start ===<br />
* Power off you Amstrad Plus / GX4000<br />
* Insert the C4Cpc cart with a prepared SD in the cartridge slot, DIP switch facing up on 464/6128, DIP on joystick port side on GX4000<br />
<gallery><br />
File:C4CPC_GX4000.jpg|In GX4000<br />
File:C4CPC_6128.jpg|In 6128/464 plus<br />
File:DipSwitchToSlot.png|Dip Switch to Slot table<br />
</gallery><br />
* Select your favourite cart slot on the DIP switch<br />
* Power on ...<br />
* et voilà !<br />
<br />
=== Cartridge selector ===<br />
[[File:C4CPC CprSelect.png|right|384px]]<br />
CprSelect is a special cartridge that allows browsing the SD cart for cartridges to load.<br />
The main area displays the current folder contents. Browsing is done using either one of the joysticks or the keyboard.<br />
* Keyboard controls : cursors for browsing, space/enter/copy to select and esc to return to parent folder<br />
* Joystick controls : left/right/up/down for browsing, fire 1 to select, fire 2 to return to parent folder<br />
<br />
Left/Right jump from page to page if the folder cannot be displayed in one screen.<br />
<br />
=== SD card preparation ===<br />
The C4CPC is delivered with a prepared microSD card which contains the Basic Cartridge in slot 0 and the cartridge selector in slot 15. <br />
Using your computer, cartridge images can be added to any slots or cartridge selector by writing to the SD card.<br />
<br />
The SD must contains at least the following folder tree<br />
* _C4CPC : This is the main folder that contains the dip switch selectable folder.<br />
* _C4CPC/0 to _C4CPC/F folders, which should contain only one valid CPR/BIN file. The cartridge emulator will first look for a CPR then a BIN file and load it to the cartridge.<br />
<br />
=== How it works ===<br />
At power up, CPC/USB whichever is the first, the uC will check for a valid .CPR/.BIN file to load in the DIP switch selected slot. <br />
* If the file is smaller than 160KB, it will be loaded directly<br />
* If no file is available or the file is bigger than 160KB, a bootloader is 1st loaded. The bootloader will then load the file if any.<br />
<br />
C4CPC is powered either by the CPC or/and the USB port. That means that power cycling the CPC will NOT initiate a new cart loading if the cart is also powered by USB.<br />
<br />
=== Cart loading from USB ===<br />
A connected cart should appear as a serial port (COMx on windows, /dev/ttyACMx on linux, /dev/tty.modemxxxx on OSX).<br />
Windows require a .inf file to install the proper drivers.<br />
Loading is done using a python3 script which has the following syntax : <br />
<br />
<code>C4CpcCom.py -p port cart.cpr</code><br />
<br />
where port is the serial port assigned to the cart.<br />
<br />
== Firmware upgrade ==<br />
C4CPC microcontroller firmware is user upgradable through the USB port and requires the following tools and drivers :<br />
* dfu-programmer for updating the code<br />
* driver : provided with dfu-programmer windows version, native support on recent linux and OSx<br />
<br />
=== Update requirement ===<br />
Update procedure requires the dfu-programmer software: <br />
* Executable version is provided for windows users.<br />
* Linux users should find it in they distribution repository or build it from source.<br />
* OSX users will have to build it from provided source and script in dfu-programmer_install_OSX. Check the included readme.txt for detail.<br />
<br />
=== Upgrade procedure ===<br />
Start C4CPC in usb update mode<br />
* put dip switch 4 ON<br />
* connect the card in one USB port<br />
* press and release the C4CPC reset switch<br />
<br />
Install DFU driver (Windows only)<br />
*After the reset, windows will look for the device drivers. These are located in the windows\dfu-prog-usb-1.2.2 folder<br />
<br />
You now just need to run the update script :<br />
* Linux/OSx, you need to have root/admin right<br />
<code>sudo UpdateCartEmu.sh</code><br />
* Windows, from the update package windows folder<br />
<code>UpdateCartEmu.bat</code><br />
<br />
A successful update looks like this :<br />
<br />
Manufacturer Code: 0x58 (88)<br />
--- Erase ---<br />
Erasing flash... Success<br />
Checking memory from 0x0 to 0x6FFF... Empty.<br />
--- Flash ---<br />
Checking memory from 0x0 to 0x4DFF... Empty.<br />
0% 100% Programming 0x4E00 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
0% 100% Reading 0x7000 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
Validating... Success<br />
0x4E00 bytes written into 0x7000 bytes memory (69.64%).<br />
--- EEProm ---<br />
0% 100% Programming 0x380 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
0% 100% Reading 0x400 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
Validating... Success<br />
0x380 bytes written into 0x400 bytes memory (87.50%).<br />
<br />
=== Latest Firmware ===<br />
[[file:C4CPC_V1.00.03.zip]] : Fix bad behaviour in file read that may read more sector than available in a cluster<br />
[[file:C4CPC_V1.00.02.zip]] : Fix an issue in directory list management that prevent browsing reliably folders with more than 247 files<br />
<br />
==Cartridge Games==<br />
<br />
For games that have been converted to cartridge format, see here: [[Converted_GX4000_games]]<br />
== Further Discussion ==<br />
[http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/cpc-plus-cartridge-replacement-one-more/ CPCWiki Forum discussion thread]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Cartridges]]<br />
[[Category:CPC Plus]]<br />
[[Category:DATA Storage]]<br />
[[Category:FutureOS]]</div>Geraldhttps://oldwiki.cpcwiki.eu/index.php?title=File:C4CPC_V1.00.03.zip&diff=94166File:C4CPC V1.00.03.zip2015-09-12T07:42:01Z<p>Gerald: </p>
<hr />
<div></div>Geraldhttps://oldwiki.cpcwiki.eu/index.php?title=C4CPC&diff=94162C4CPC2015-09-09T15:20:34Z<p>Gerald: /* Firmware upgrade */</p>
<hr />
<div><br />
C4CPC is a cartridge replacement for the Amstrad Plus range and the GX4000.<br />
<br />
Using a micro-SD card storing cartridge images it also allows direct loading of the cartridge from a PC (Windows/Linux/OSX) through USB.<br />
[[File:C4CPC_GX4000_2.jpg|right|600px]]<br />
== Features ==<br />
* Direct access to 16 cartridges selected by dip switches. Cartridge can be up to 512kB<br />
* Access to unlimited number of cartridge images using the provided selector cartridge<br />
* Direct cartridge loading from host computer using USB<br />
* Cartridge file can be in standard .cpr format or raw binary .bin<br />
* Integrated [[Amstrad_Cartridge_Identification_Device|ACID]]<br />
<br />
<big>'''<span style="color:#FF0000"> Using C4CPC on a GX4000 with the original Amstrad power supply may cause damage to the GX4000 please read [http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/%28please-read%29-gx4000-with-original-power-brick-and-c4cpc/ this forum thread] </span>'''</big><br />
<br />
== User guide ==<br />
=== Quick start ===<br />
* Power off you Amstrad Plus / GX4000<br />
* Insert the C4Cpc cart with a prepared SD in the cartridge slot, DIP switch facing up on 464/6128, DIP on joystick port side on GX4000<br />
<gallery><br />
File:C4CPC_GX4000.jpg|In GX4000<br />
File:C4CPC_6128.jpg|In 6128/464 plus<br />
File:DipSwitchToSlot.png|Dip Switch to Slot table<br />
</gallery><br />
* Select your favourite cart slot on the DIP switch<br />
* Power on ...<br />
* et voilà !<br />
<br />
=== Cartridge selector ===<br />
[[File:C4CPC CprSelect.png|right|384px]]<br />
CprSelect is a special cartridge that allows browsing the SD cart for cartridges to load.<br />
The main area displays the current folder contents. Browsing is done using either one of the joysticks or the keyboard.<br />
* Keyboard controls : cursors for browsing, space/enter/copy to select and esc to return to parent folder<br />
* Joystick controls : left/right/up/down for browsing, fire 1 to select, fire 2 to return to parent folder<br />
<br />
Left/Right jump from page to page if the folder cannot be displayed in one screen.<br />
<br />
=== SD card preparation ===<br />
The C4CPC is delivered with a prepared microSD card which contains the Basic Cartridge in slot 0 and the cartridge selector in slot 15. <br />
Using your computer, cartridge images can be added to any slots or cartridge selector by writing to the SD card.<br />
<br />
The SD must contains at least the following folder tree<br />
* _C4CPC : This is the main folder that contains the dip switch selectable folder.<br />
* _C4CPC/0 to _C4CPC/F folders, which should contain only one valid CPR/BIN file. The cartridge emulator will first look for a CPR then a BIN file and load it to the cartridge.<br />
<br />
=== How it works ===<br />
At power up, CPC/USB whichever is the first, the uC will check for a valid .CPR/.BIN file to load in the DIP switch selected slot. <br />
* If the file is smaller than 160KB, it will be loaded directly<br />
* If no file is available or the file is bigger than 160KB, a bootloader is 1st loaded. The bootloader will then load the file if any.<br />
<br />
C4CPC is powered either by the CPC or/and the USB port. That means that power cycling the CPC will NOT initiate a new cart loading if the cart is also powered by USB.<br />
<br />
=== Cart loading from USB ===<br />
A connected cart should appear as a serial port (COMx on windows, /dev/ttyACMx on linux, /dev/tty.modemxxxx on OSX).<br />
Windows require a .inf file to install the proper drivers.<br />
Loading is done using a python3 script which has the following syntax : <br />
<br />
<code>C4CpcCom.py -p port cart.cpr</code><br />
<br />
where port is the serial port assigned to the cart.<br />
<br />
== Firmware upgrade ==<br />
C4CPC microcontroller firmware is user upgradable through the USB port and requires the following tools and drivers :<br />
* dfu-programmer for updating the code<br />
* driver : provided with dfu-programmer windows version, native support on recent linux and OSx<br />
<br />
=== Update requirement ===<br />
Update procedure requires the dfu-programmer software: <br />
* Executable version is provided for windows users.<br />
* Linux users should find it in they distribution repository or build it from source.<br />
* OSX users will have to build it from provided source and script in dfu-programmer_install_OSX. Check the included readme.txt for detail.<br />
<br />
=== Upgrade procedure ===<br />
Start C4CPC in usb update mode<br />
* put dip switch 4 ON<br />
* connect the card in one USB port<br />
* press and release the C4CPC reset switch<br />
<br />
Install DFU driver (Windows only)<br />
*After the reset, windows will look for the device drivers. These are located in the windows\dfu-prog-usb-1.2.2 folder<br />
<br />
You now just need to run the update script :<br />
* Linux/OSx, you need to have root/admin right<br />
<code>sudo UpdateCartEmu.sh</code><br />
* Windows, from the update package windows folder<br />
<code>UpdateCartEmu.bat</code><br />
<br />
A successful update looks like this :<br />
<br />
Manufacturer Code: 0x58 (88)<br />
--- Erase ---<br />
Erasing flash... Success<br />
Checking memory from 0x0 to 0x6FFF... Empty.<br />
--- Flash ---<br />
Checking memory from 0x0 to 0x4DFF... Empty.<br />
0% 100% Programming 0x4E00 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
0% 100% Reading 0x7000 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
Validating... Success<br />
0x4E00 bytes written into 0x7000 bytes memory (69.64%).<br />
--- EEProm ---<br />
0% 100% Programming 0x380 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
0% 100% Reading 0x400 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
Validating... Success<br />
0x380 bytes written into 0x400 bytes memory (87.50%).<br />
<br />
=== Latest Firmware ===<br />
[[file:C4CPC_V1.00.02.zip]] : Fix an issue in directory list management that prevent browsing reliably folders with more than 247 files<br />
<br />
==Cartridge Games==<br />
<br />
For games that have been converted to cartridge format, see here: [[Converted_GX4000_games]]<br />
== Further Discussion ==<br />
[http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/cpc-plus-cartridge-replacement-one-more/ CPCWiki Forum discussion thread]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Cartridges]]<br />
[[Category:CPC Plus]]<br />
[[Category:DATA Storage]]<br />
[[Category:FutureOS]]</div>Geraldhttps://oldwiki.cpcwiki.eu/index.php?title=File:C4CPC_V1.00.02.zip&diff=94161File:C4CPC V1.00.02.zip2015-09-09T15:17:41Z<p>Gerald: C4CPC update package.
Contains
C4CPC FW V1.00.02
CprSelect V1.01
dfu-programmer V7.2 binary for windows, source and build file for OSX</p>
<hr />
<div>C4CPC update package.<br />
Contains <br />
C4CPC FW V1.00.02<br />
CprSelect V1.01<br />
<br />
dfu-programmer V7.2 binary for windows, source and build file for OSX</div>Geraldhttps://oldwiki.cpcwiki.eu/index.php?title=C4CPC&diff=94160C4CPC2015-09-09T15:14:11Z<p>Gerald: /* Firmware upgrade */</p>
<hr />
<div><br />
C4CPC is a cartridge replacement for the Amstrad Plus range and the GX4000.<br />
<br />
Using a micro-SD card storing cartridge images it also allows direct loading of the cartridge from a PC (Windows/Linux/OSX) through USB.<br />
[[File:C4CPC_GX4000_2.jpg|right|600px]]<br />
== Features ==<br />
* Direct access to 16 cartridges selected by dip switches. Cartridge can be up to 512kB<br />
* Access to unlimited number of cartridge images using the provided selector cartridge<br />
* Direct cartridge loading from host computer using USB<br />
* Cartridge file can be in standard .cpr format or raw binary .bin<br />
* Integrated [[Amstrad_Cartridge_Identification_Device|ACID]]<br />
<br />
<big>'''<span style="color:#FF0000"> Using C4CPC on a GX4000 with the original Amstrad power supply may cause damage to the GX4000 please read [http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/%28please-read%29-gx4000-with-original-power-brick-and-c4cpc/ this forum thread] </span>'''</big><br />
<br />
== User guide ==<br />
=== Quick start ===<br />
* Power off you Amstrad Plus / GX4000<br />
* Insert the C4Cpc cart with a prepared SD in the cartridge slot, DIP switch facing up on 464/6128, DIP on joystick port side on GX4000<br />
<gallery><br />
File:C4CPC_GX4000.jpg|In GX4000<br />
File:C4CPC_6128.jpg|In 6128/464 plus<br />
File:DipSwitchToSlot.png|Dip Switch to Slot table<br />
</gallery><br />
* Select your favourite cart slot on the DIP switch<br />
* Power on ...<br />
* et voilà !<br />
<br />
=== Cartridge selector ===<br />
[[File:C4CPC CprSelect.png|right|384px]]<br />
CprSelect is a special cartridge that allows browsing the SD cart for cartridges to load.<br />
The main area displays the current folder contents. Browsing is done using either one of the joysticks or the keyboard.<br />
* Keyboard controls : cursors for browsing, space/enter/copy to select and esc to return to parent folder<br />
* Joystick controls : left/right/up/down for browsing, fire 1 to select, fire 2 to return to parent folder<br />
<br />
Left/Right jump from page to page if the folder cannot be displayed in one screen.<br />
<br />
=== SD card preparation ===<br />
The C4CPC is delivered with a prepared microSD card which contains the Basic Cartridge in slot 0 and the cartridge selector in slot 15. <br />
Using your computer, cartridge images can be added to any slots or cartridge selector by writing to the SD card.<br />
<br />
The SD must contains at least the following folder tree<br />
* _C4CPC : This is the main folder that contains the dip switch selectable folder.<br />
* _C4CPC/0 to _C4CPC/F folders, which should contain only one valid CPR/BIN file. The cartridge emulator will first look for a CPR then a BIN file and load it to the cartridge.<br />
<br />
=== How it works ===<br />
At power up, CPC/USB whichever is the first, the uC will check for a valid .CPR/.BIN file to load in the DIP switch selected slot. <br />
* If the file is smaller than 160KB, it will be loaded directly<br />
* If no file is available or the file is bigger than 160KB, a bootloader is 1st loaded. The bootloader will then load the file if any.<br />
<br />
C4CPC is powered either by the CPC or/and the USB port. That means that power cycling the CPC will NOT initiate a new cart loading if the cart is also powered by USB.<br />
<br />
=== Cart loading from USB ===<br />
A connected cart should appear as a serial port (COMx on windows, /dev/ttyACMx on linux, /dev/tty.modemxxxx on OSX).<br />
Windows require a .inf file to install the proper drivers.<br />
Loading is done using a python3 script which has the following syntax : <br />
<br />
<code>C4CpcCom.py -p port cart.cpr</code><br />
<br />
where port is the serial port assigned to the cart.<br />
<br />
== Firmware upgrade ==<br />
C4CPC microcontroller firmware is user upgradable through the USB port and requires the following tools and drivers :<br />
* dfu-programmer for updating the code<br />
* driver : provided with dfu-programmer windows version, native support on recent linux and OSx<br />
<br />
=== Update requirement ===<br />
Update procedure requires the dfu-programmer software: <br />
* Executable version is provided for windows users.<br />
* Linux users should find it in they distribution repository or build it from source.<br />
* OSX users will have to build it from provided source and script in dfu-programmer_install_OSX. Check the included readme.txt for detail.<br />
<br />
=== Upgrade procedure ===<br />
Start C4CPC in usb update mode<br />
* put dip switch 4 ON<br />
* connect the card in one USB port<br />
* press and release the C4CPC reset switch<br />
<br />
Install DFU driver (Windows only)<br />
*After the reset, windows will look for the device drivers. These are located in the windows\dfu-prog-usb-1.2.2 folder<br />
<br />
You now just need to run the update script :<br />
* Linux/OSx, you need to have root/admin right<br />
<code>sudo UpdateCartEmu.sh</code><br />
* Windows, from the update package windows folder<br />
<code>UpdateCartEmu.bat</code><br />
<br />
A successful update looks like this :<br />
<br />
Manufacturer Code: 0x58 (88)<br />
--- Erase ---<br />
Erasing flash... Success<br />
Checking memory from 0x0 to 0x6FFF... Empty.<br />
--- Flash ---<br />
Checking memory from 0x0 to 0x4DFF... Empty.<br />
0% 100% Programming 0x4E00 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
0% 100% Reading 0x7000 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
Validating... Success<br />
0x4E00 bytes written into 0x7000 bytes memory (69.64%).<br />
--- EEProm ---<br />
0% 100% Programming 0x380 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
0% 100% Reading 0x400 bytes...<br />
[>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>] Success<br />
Validating... Success<br />
0x380 bytes written into 0x400 bytes memory (87.50%).<br />
<br />
==Cartridge Games==<br />
<br />
For games that have been converted to cartridge format, see here: [[Converted_GX4000_games]]<br />
== Further Discussion ==<br />
[http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/cpc-plus-cartridge-replacement-one-more/ CPCWiki Forum discussion thread]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Cartridges]]<br />
[[Category:CPC Plus]]<br />
[[Category:DATA Storage]]<br />
[[Category:FutureOS]]</div>Geraldhttps://oldwiki.cpcwiki.eu/index.php?title=Amstrad_FDD_part&diff=93994Amstrad FDD part2015-08-02T10:21:33Z<p>Gerald: </p>
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<div>Amstrad used different floppy disk drives during the CPC range live time. These drives where either build-in as in CPC6128 and CPC464 or within the [[Amstrad_Disk_Drive|DDI-1/FD-1]] external drive extension.<br />
<br />
They all shared the following characteristics :<br />
* Requires 5V and 12V power supply, except EME-157 which is 5V only.<br />
* use CF2 Compact Floppy Disc 3" discs<br />
* Single sided<br />
* 40 tracks<br />
* 180kB per side (40 tracks/9 512byte sector per track)<br />
<br />
<br />
== Floppy disk models and evolution ==<br />
=== EME-150 A ===<br />
[[File:EME-150A FrontRightTop.jpg|thumb|250px]]<br />
Manufactured by matsushita, this is the original drive used in CPC664 and early DDI1 / CPC6128. Used from 1984 to early 1985.<br />
* The chassis is made of one brass aluminium piece on which the disk axis, drive motor, head motor, track 0 detector and head assembly are precisely mounted. <br />
* This base is mounted on a folded sheet chassis that support the disk insertion mechanism and a PCB holding the LED for index and write protection sensing as well as connection to track 0 detector.<br />
* The insertion mechanism is working by translation of the floppy on the drive mechanism.<br />
* Main PCB (30001) can be fully removed to access drive belt.<br />
<div style="clear: both"></div><br />
<br />
=== EME-155 ===<br />
[[File:EME-155 FrontRightTop.jpg|thumb|250px]]<br />
Evolution of the EME-150 A, used during 1985.<br />
* Head and floppy motor reference changed and swapped they position. Now the head motor is on the right, the drive one on the left.<br />
* Due to the motor swap, the top PCB only support the index and write protection detection led.<br />
* Main PCB (30002) can be fully removed to access drive belt.<br />
* The optical write protection sensor use a new reference.<br />
<div style="clear: both"></div><br />
<br />
=== EME-156 ===<br />
[[File:EME-156 FrontRightTop.jpg|thumb|250px]]<br />
New design, used from 1986 to 1988<br />
* Uses EME-155 head and drive motors.<br />
* Full brass aluminium chassis.<br />
* New head.<br />
* Main PCB (Z70312) cannot be fully removed without de-soldering some wires or un-mounting index sensor and track 0 sensor. Track 0 sensor has to be calibrated when mounted.<br />
* Insertion mechanism simplification. The floppy now rotate around the insertion slot toward the floppy drive mechanism. The external visual impact is a slimmer insertion slot.<br />
* Index detection led uses a small PCB mounted on the loading mechanism.<br />
* <span style="color:#FF0000">The write protection sensing is done using a [[Writepin|switch / pin assembly]].</span><br />
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<br />
=== EME-156 V ===<br />
[[File:EME-156V FrontRightTop.jpg|thumb|250px]]<br />
Cost optimised version of the EME-156, used from mid 1988<br />
* Brass aluminium chassis has been trimmed of unnecessary bits. <br />
* Floppy drive mechanism pulley is changed for a lighter one with a increased diameter. The floppy motor position is slightly moved inward to compensate for the new pulley diameter and keep identical belt.<br />
* New head motor with a smaller diameter screw.<br />
* Main PCB (Z80264) is 50% smaller than previous version. It cannot be fully removed without de-soldering some wires or un-mounting index sensor and track 0 sensor. Track 0 sensor has to be calibrated when mounted.<br />
* <span style="color:#FF0000">The write protection sensing is done using a [[Writepin|switch / pin assembly]].</span><br />
<div style="clear: both"></div><br />
<br />
=== EME-157 ===<br />
[[File:EME-157 FrontRightTop.jpg|thumb|250px]]<br />
5 volt only version of EME-156 V. Used in the 6128 plus.<br />
* Head and drive motors changed for 5V version.<br />
* Main PCB (Z80425) slightly smaller than EME-156 V one. It cannot be fully removed without de-soldering some wires or un-mounting index sensor and track 0 sensor. Track 0 sensor has to be calibrated when mounted.<br />
* White face to match Plus range colour.<br />
* Minor modification of the brass chassis near the drive motor<br />
* <span style="color:#FF0000">The write protection sensing is done using a [[Writepin|switch / pin assembly]].</span><br />
<div style="clear: both"></div><br />
<br />
== Drive maintenance ==<br />
=== Rotation speed adjustment ===<br />
3 inch drive spins at 300 RPM, giving a 200ms index pulse period. Rotation speed is factory adjusted, but may drift with time and cause read problem when drift is too large.<br />
<br />
On EME 150A, the drive motor speed regulation is done on the main unit PCB, and is adjusted using VR201.<br />
On Other model (155/156/156V/157), the drive motor includes its own regulation PCB, and adjustment is done on the motor itself, which can be one of the following reference (MMA-xxxxxx, QJN2-xxxx or MMU-xxxxxx)<br />
<gallery><br />
File:EME-150A_RpmAdjust.jpg|EME-150 A speed adjust<br />
File:EME-156_RpmAdjust.jpg|EME-156 A speed adjust<br />
File:MMU-5B2LQJ_open.JPG|Detail of MMU-5B2LQJ motor speed regulator<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
Rotation speed can be checked either by monitoring the drive index pulse with an oscilloscope or by using dedicated SW like [http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/applications/dsktest-v0-1b/ DskTest] or [http://www.amstradtoday.com/resur/rpm.zip RPM].<br />
<br />
Adjustment requires a 2mm wide screwdriver. A larger one will not fit in the potentiometer adjustment hole.<br />
<br />
On MMA-xxxxxx, the adjustment hole is covered with a white rubber and the internal PCB is facing down. <span style="color:#FF0000">That requires additional precautions : forcing the screwdriver in the hole may detach the potentiometer from the PCB and damage the motor.</span><br />
<br />
On QJN2-xxxx and MMU-xxxxxx, the adjustment hole is covered with a black rubber and the internal PCB is facing up.<br />
<br />
== Gallery ==<br />
<gallery><br />
File:EME-150A FrontRightTop.jpg|EME-150 A Front/Right<br />
File:EME-150A BackLeftTop.jpg|EME-150 A Back/Left<br />
File:EME-150A BackRightBottom.jpg|EME-150 A Back/Right<br />
File:EME-150A Right.jpg|EME-150 A Right side<br />
File:EME-150A Left.jpg|EME-150 A Left side<br />
File:EME-150A Bottom.jpg|EME-150 A Bottom<br />
File:EME-150A PcbTop.jpg|EME-150 A PCB top<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
<gallery><br />
File:EME-155 FrontRightTop.jpg|EME-155 Front/Right<br />
File:EME-155 BackLeftTop.jpg|EME-155 Back/Left<br />
File:EME-155 BackRightBottom.jpg|EME-155 Back/Right<br />
File:EME-155 Right.jpg|EME-155 Right side<br />
File:EME-155 Left.jpg|EME-155 Left side<br />
File:EME-155 Bottom.jpg|EME-155 Bottom<br />
File:EME-155 PcbTop.jpg|EME-155 PCB top<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
<gallery><br />
File:EME-156 FrontRightTop.jpg|EME-156 Front/Right<br />
File:EME-156 BackLeftTop.jpg|EME-156 Back/Left<br />
File:EME-156 BackRightBottom.jpg|EME-156 Back/Right<br />
File:EME-156 Right.jpg|EME-156 Right side<br />
File:EME-156 Left.jpg|EME-156 Left side<br />
File:EME-156 Bottom.jpg|EME-156 Bottom<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
<gallery><br />
File:EME-156V FrontRightTop.jpg|EME-156 V Front/Right<br />
File:EME-156V BackLeftTop.jpg|EME-156 V Back/Left<br />
File:EME-156V BackRightBottom.jpg|EME-156 V Back/Right<br />
File:EME-156V Right.jpg|EME-156 V Right side<br />
File:EME-156V Left.jpg|EME-156 V Left side<br />
File:EME-156V Bottom.jpg|EME-156 V Bottom<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
<gallery><br />
File:EME-157 FrontRightTop.jpg|EME-157 Front/Right<br />
File:EME-157 BackLeftTop.jpg|EME-157 Back/Left<br />
File:EME-157 BackRightBottom.jpg|EME-157 Back/Right<br />
File:EME-157 Right.jpg|EME-157 Right side<br />
File:EME-157 Left.jpg|EME-157 Left side<br />
File:EME-157 Bottom.jpg|EME-157 Bottom<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
[[Category:DATA Storage]][[Category:CPC Internal Components]][[Category:DATA Storage]][[Category:Hardware]]</div>Geraldhttps://oldwiki.cpcwiki.eu/index.php?title=C4CPC&diff=93957C4CPC2015-07-14T13:53:08Z<p>Gerald: </p>
<hr />
<div><br />
C4CPC is a cartridge replacement for the Amstrad Plus range and the GX4000.<br />
<br />
Using a micro-SD card storing cartridge images it also allows direct loading of the cartridge from a PC (Windows/Linux/OSX) through USB.<br />
[[File:C4CPC_GX4000_2.jpg|right|600px]]<br />
== Features ==<br />
* Direct access to 16 cartridges selected by dip switches. Cartridge can be up to 512kB<br />
* Access to unlimited number of cartridge images using the provided selector cartridge<br />
* Direct cartridge loading from host computer using USB<br />
* Cartridge file can be in standard .cpr format or raw binary .bin<br />
* Integrated [[Amstrad_Cartridge_Identification_Device|ACID]]<br />
<br />
<big>'''<span style="color:#FF0000"> Using C4CPC on a GX4000 with the original Amstrad power supply may cause damage to the GX4000 please read [http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/%28please-read%29-gx4000-with-original-power-brick-and-c4cpc/ this forum thread] </span>'''</big><br />
<br />
== User guide ==<br />
=== Quick start ===<br />
* Power off you Amstrad Plus / GX4000<br />
* Insert the C4Cpc cart with a prepared SD in the cartridge slot, DIP switch facing up on 464/6128, DIP on joystick port side on GX4000<br />
<gallery><br />
File:C4CPC_GX4000.jpg|In GX4000<br />
File:C4CPC_6128.jpg|In 6128/464 plus<br />
File:DipSwitchToSlot.png|Dip Switch to Slot table<br />
</gallery><br />
* Select your favourite cart slot on the DIP switch<br />
* Power on ...<br />
* et voilà !<br />
<br />
=== Cartridge selector ===<br />
[[File:C4CPC CprSelect.png|right|384px]]<br />
CprSelect is a special cartridge that allows browsing the SD cart for cartridges to load.<br />
The main area displays the current folder contents. Browsing is done using either one of the joysticks or the keyboard.<br />
* Keyboard controls : cursors for browsing, space/enter/copy to select and esc to return to parent folder<br />
* Joystick controls : left/right/up/down for browsing, fire 1 to select, fire 2 to return to parent folder<br />
<br />
Left/Right jump from page to page if the folder cannot be displayed in one screen.<br />
<br />
=== SD card preparation ===<br />
The C4CPC is delivered with a prepared microSD card which contains the Basic Cartridge in slot 0 and the cartridge selector in slot 15. <br />
Using your computer, cartridge images can be added to any slots or cartridge selector by writing to the SD card.<br />
<br />
The SD must contains at least the following folder tree<br />
* _C4CPC : This is the main folder that contains the dip switch selectable folder.<br />
* _C4CPC/0 to _C4CPC/F folders, which should contain only one valid CPR/BIN file. The cartridge emulator will first look for a CPR then a BIN file and load it to the cartridge.<br />
<br />
=== How it works ===<br />
At power up, CPC/USB whichever is the first, the uC will check for a valid .CPR/.BIN file to load in the DIP switch selected slot. <br />
* If the file is smaller than 160KB, it will be loaded directly<br />
* If no file is available or the file is bigger than 160KB, a bootloader is 1st loaded. The bootloader will then load the file if any.<br />
<br />
C4CPC is powered either by the CPC or/and the USB port. That means that power cycling the CPC will NOT initiate a new cart loading if the cart is also powered by USB.<br />
<br />
=== Cart loading from USB ===<br />
A connected cart should appear as a serial port (COMx on windows, /dev/ttyACMx on linux, /dev/tty.modemxxxx on OSX).<br />
Windows require a .inf file to install the proper drivers.<br />
Loading is done using a python3 script which has the following syntax : <br />
<br />
<code>C4CpcCom.py -p port cart.cpr</code><br />
<br />
where port is the serial port assigned to the cart.<br />
<br />
== Firmware upgrade ==<br />
C4CPC microcontroller firmware is user upgradable through the USB port and requires the following tools and drivers :<br />
* dfu-programmer for updating the code<br />
* driver : provided with dfu-programmer windows version, native support on recent linux and OSx<br />
<br />
=== dfu-programmer ===<br />
dfu-programmer is part of the C4CPC upgrade package. <br />
* Windows version is precompiled<br />
* Linux version can be installed either by using you distribution package manager or compiling it. <br />
* OSx version has to be compiled from source and installed with the provided script<br />
<br />
=== Upgrade procedure ===<br />
The upgrade require :<br />
* to connect the C4CPC card to you computer using a USB cable. It is recommended to either remove it from the CPC/GX4000.<br />
* have DIP switch 4 ON<br />
Once the C4CPC is powered (Power led on), push the reset switch. The uC will enter the DFU mode.<br />
On windows, a driver will be asked for the 1st time : the .inf file is in the C4CPC upgrade package.<br />
<br />
You now just need to run the update script :<br />
* Linux/OSx, you need to have root/admin right<br />
<code>UpdateCartEmu.sh</code><br />
* Windows<br />
<code>UpdateCartEmu.bat</code><br />
<br />
==Cartridge Games==<br />
<br />
For games that have been converted to cartridge format, see here: [[Converted_GX4000_games]]<br />
== Further Discussion ==<br />
[http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/cpc-plus-cartridge-replacement-one-more/ CPCWiki Forum discussion thread]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Cartridges]]<br />
[[Category:CPC Plus]]<br />
[[Category:DATA Storage]]<br />
[[Category:FutureOS]]</div>Geraldhttps://oldwiki.cpcwiki.eu/index.php?title=File:DipSwitchToSlot.png&diff=93956File:DipSwitchToSlot.png2015-07-14T13:31:58Z<p>Gerald: </p>
<hr />
<div></div>Geraldhttps://oldwiki.cpcwiki.eu/index.php?title=C4CPC&diff=93955C4CPC2015-07-14T13:31:11Z<p>Gerald: WIP FW upgrade procedure</p>
<hr />
<div><br />
C4CPC is a cartridge replacement for the Amstrad Plus range and the GX4000.<br />
<br />
Using a micro-SD card storing cartridge images it also allows direct loading of the cartridge from a PC (Windows/Linux/OSX) through USB.<br />
[[File:C4CPC_GX4000_2.jpg|right|600px]]<br />
== Features ==<br />
* Direct access to 16 cartridges selected by dip switches. Cartridge can be up to 512kB<br />
* Access to unlimited number of cartridge images using the provided selector cartridge<br />
* Direct cartridge loading from host computer using USB<br />
* Cartridge file can be in standard .cpr format or raw binary .bin<br />
* Integrated [[Amstrad_Cartridge_Identification_Device|ACID]]<br />
<br />
<big>'''<span style="color:#FF0000"> Using C4CPC on a GX4000 with the original Amstrad power supply may cause damage to the GX4000 please read [http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/%28please-read%29-gx4000-with-original-power-brick-and-c4cpc/ this forum thread] </span>'''</big><br />
<br />
== User guide ==<br />
=== Quick start ===<br />
* Power off you Amstrad Plus / GX4000<br />
* Insert the C4Cpc cart with a prepared SD in the cartridge slot, DIP switch facing up on 464/6128, DIP on joystick port side on GX4000<br />
<gallery><br />
File:C4CPC_GX4000.jpg|In GX4000<br />
File:C4CPC_6128.jpg|In 6128/464 plus<br />
File:DipSwitchToSlot.png|Dip Switch to Slot table<br />
</gallery><br />
* Select your favourite cart slot on the DIP switch<br />
* Power on ...<br />
* et voilà !<br />
<br />
=== Cartridge selector ===<br />
[[File:C4CPC CprSelect.png|right|384px]]<br />
CprSelect is a special cartridge that allows browsing the SD cart for cartridges to load.<br />
The main area displays the current folder contents. Browsing is done using either one of the joysticks or the keyboard.<br />
* Keyboard controls : cursors for browsing, space/enter/copy to select and esc to return to parent folder<br />
* Joystick controls : left/right/up/down for browsing, fire 1 to select, fire 2 to return to parent folder<br />
<br />
Left/Right jump from page to page if the folder cannot be displayed in one screen.<br />
<br />
=== SD card preparation ===<br />
The C4CPC is delivered with a prepared microSD card which contains the Basic Cartridge in slot 0 and the cartridge selector in slot 15. <br />
Using your computer, cartridge images can be added to any slots or cartridge selector by writing to the SD card.<br />
<br />
The SD must contains at least the following folder tree<br />
* _C4CPC : This is the main folder that contains the dip switch selectable folder.<br />
* _C4CPC/0 to _C4CPC/F folders, which should contain only one valid CPR/BIN file. The cartridge emulator will first look for a CPR then a BIN file and load it to the cartridge.<br />
<br />
=== How it works ===<br />
At power up, CPC/USB whichever is the first, the uC will check for a valid .CPR/.BIN file to load in the DIP switch selected slot. <br />
* If the file is smaller than 160KB, it will be loaded directly<br />
* If no file is available or the file is bigger than 160KB, a bootloader is 1st loaded. The bootloader will then load the file if any.<br />
<br />
C4CPC is powered either by the CPC or/and the USB port. That means that power cycling the CPC will NOT initiate a new cart loading if the cart is also powered by USB.<br />
<br />
=== Cart loading from USB ===<br />
A connected cart should appear as a serial port (COMx on windows, /dev/ttyACMx on linux, /dev/tty.modemxxxx on OSX).<br />
Windows require a .inf file to install the proper drivers.<br />
Loading is done using a python3 script which has the following syntax : <br />
<br />
<code>C4CpcCom.py -p port cart.cpr</code><br />
<br />
where port is the serial port assigned to the cart.<br />
<br />
== Firmware upgrade ==<br />
C4CPC uC firmware is user upgradable through the USB port and requires the following tools and drivers :<br />
* dfu-programmer for updating the code<br />
* driver : provided with dfu-programmer windows version, native support on recent linux and OSx<br />
<br />
=== dfu-programmer ===<br />
dfu-programmer is part of the C4CPC upgrade package. <br />
* Windows version is precompiled<br />
* Linux version can be installed either by using you distribution package manager or compiling it. <br />
* OSx version has to be compiled from source and installed with the provided script<br />
<br />
=== Upgrade procedure ===<br />
The upgrade require :<br />
* to connect the C4CPC card to you computer using a USB cable. It is recommended to either remove it from the CPC/GX4000.<br />
* have DIP switch 4 ON<br />
Once the C4CPC is powered (Power led on), push the reset switch. The uC will enter the DFU mode.<br />
On windows, a driver will be asked for the 1st time : the .inf file is in the C4CPC upgrade package.<br />
<br />
You now just need to run the update script :<br />
* Linux/OSx, you need to have root/admin right<br />
<code>UpdateCartEmu.sh</code><br />
* Windows<br />
<code>UpdateCartEmu.bat</code><br />
<br />
==Cartridge Games==<br />
<br />
For games that have been converted to cartridge format, see here: [[Converted_GX4000_games]]<br />
== Further Discussion ==<br />
[http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/amstrad-cpc-hardware/cpc-plus-cartridge-replacement-one-more/ CPCWiki Forum discussion thread]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Cartridges]]<br />
[[Category:CPC Plus]]<br />
[[Category:DATA Storage]]<br />
[[Category:FutureOS]]</div>Geraldhttps://oldwiki.cpcwiki.eu/index.php?title=Converted_GX4000_Software&diff=93861Converted GX4000 Software2015-06-27T18:08:13Z<p>Gerald: added mgt</p>
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<div>Games on this page are games converted to CPR format in order to be played on a GX4000 (with e.g. a [[C4CPC]], or by burning an EPROM).<br />
<br />
For GX4000 compatibility, they must comply to these rules :<br />
<br />
* Auto-Launchable on a GX4000<br />
* Being fully playable from the very beginning to the end (including Hi-Scores) with a Joystick<br />
* Being 64K games.<br />
<br />
If you spot a non detected problem , please report here : http://www.cpcwiki.eu/forum/games/converted-gx4000-cpr-the-topic/<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%"<br />
! Name<br />
! Year<br />
! Author<br />
! Use Plus Features?<br />
! Description / Comment<br />
! File<br />
|-<br />
||[[3D Grand Prix]]|| 1985 || Amsoft || No || Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:3D_Grand_Prix.rar | 3D Grand Prix.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[4X4 Off-Road Racing]]|| 1988 || Epyx || No || Converted by dragon || [[Media:4X4 Off-Road Racing.rar | 4X4 Off-Road Racing.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Abadia Del Crimen (La)]]|| 1987 || Opera Soft || No || Converted by dragon || [[Media:Abadia Del Crimen (La).rar | Abadia Del Crimen (La).rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Abu Simbel Profanation]]|| 1986 || Dinamic Software || No || Converted by dragon<br/>Don't forget to select Joystick before starting || [[Media:Abu Simbel Profanation.rar | Abu Simbel Profanation.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Airwolf]]|| 1985 || Amsoft || No || Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Airwolf.rar | Airwolf.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Anarchy]]|| 1988 || Hewson || No || Converted by CraigsBar || [[Media:Anarchy.rar | Anarchy.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[APB|APB - All Points Bulletin]]|| 1989 || Domark || No || Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:APB_-_All_Points_Bulletin.rar | APB - All Points Bulletin.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Arkanoid Revenge Of Doh]]|| 1988 || Ocean Software || No || Converted by Phantomz<br/>(Joystick Fire 1 = yes) (Joystick Fire 2=no) For Trainer<br/>Infinite Lives only, ESC for Level Skip not mapped <br/>Infinite Lives Cheat doesn't work on Boss Fights, Stage 17 and Stage 33, the disk is the same || [[Media:Arkanoid II - Revenge of Doh.rar | Arkanoid II - Revenge of Doh.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Army Moves]]|| 1986 || Dinamic Software || No || Converted by dragon<br/>Don't forget to select Joystick before starting || [[Media:Army Moves.rar | Army Moves.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Asterix And The Magic Cauldron]]|| 1987 || Melbourne House || No || Converted by dragon || [[Media:Asterix And The Magic Cauldron.rar | Asterix And The Magic Cauldron.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Atomic - Extended Version]]|| 1992 || Fraggle & Duck || No || Converted by CraigsBar<br/>Allow intro to play through, it is followed by the Game Menu || [[Media:Atomic - Extended Version.rar | Atomic - Extended Version.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Badlands]]|| 1990 || Domark || No || Converted by Phantomz<br/>Only 1 player. || [[Media:Badlands.rar | Badlands.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Batman (1986)]]|| 1986 || Ocean Software || No || Converted by dragon || [[Media:Batman (1986).rar | Batman (1986).rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Batman The Caped Crusader]]|| 1988 || Ocean Software || Yes (Palette) || Converted by Phantomz<br/>Push UP to get past the loading screen<br/>Title screen in Overscan and CPC+ Palette || [[Media:Batman The Caped Crusader.rar | Batman The Caped Crusader.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Batman The Movie]]|| 1989 || Ocean Software || No || Converted by Phantomz<br/>Standard CPC version (darker palette) || [[Media:Batman The Movie.rar | Batman The Movie.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Beach-Head]]|| 1985 || Amsoft || No || Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Beach-Head.rar | Beach-Head.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Blue Angel 69]]|| 2010 || [[Kevin_Thacker | Arnoldemu]] ||No|| Converted by [[Kevin_Thacker | Arnoldemu]] || [[Media:Blue_Angel_69.rar | Blue Angel 69.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[BoBo]]|| 1988 || Infogrames || No || Converted by dragon<br/>1 to 5 players, but the players name are not Joystick friendly... || [[Media:BoBo.rar | BoBo.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Bomb Jack]]|| 1986 || Elite Systems || No || Converted by dragon<br/>Don't forget to select Joystick before starting || [[Media:Bomb Jack.rar | Bomb Jack.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Bomb Jack II]]|| 1987 || Elite Systems || No || Converted by dragon<br/>Don't forget to select Joystick before starting || [[Media:Bomb Jack II.rar | Bomb Jack II.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Boulder Dash]]|| 1985 || Mirrorsoft || No || Converted by gerald<br/>Use joystick fire 2 to change control settings on start screen<br/>Use joystick fire 2 to suicide during game|| [[Media:Boulder Dash.rar | Boulder Dash.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Boy Racer]]|| 1987 || Alligata Software || No || Converted by dragon<br/>For player 2, you need to redefine keys using Left on Joy1. || [[Media:Boy Racer.rar | Boy Racer.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Bravestarr]]|| 1987 || Go!|| No || Converted by dragon || [[Media:Bravestarr.rar | Bravestarr.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Bruce Lee]]|| 1984 || U.S.Gold || No || Converted by Phantomz<br/>1 or 2 player. || [[Media:Bruce Lee.rar | Bruce Lee.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Bubble Bobble 4 CPC]]|| 2012 || CNGSoft ||No|| Converted by CraigsBar || [[Media:Bubble_Bobble_4_CPC.rar | Bubble Bobble 4 CPC.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Bubble Dizzy]]|| 1991 || Codemasters Software ||No|| Converted by Phantomz and dragon || [[Media:Bubble Dizzy.rar | Bubble Dizzy.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Burning Wheels]]|| 1987 || T.M. Schmidt ||No|| Converted by dragon || [[Media:Burning Wheels.rar | Burning Wheels.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Buggy Boy]]|| 1987 || Elite / Tatsumi ||No|| Converted by CraigsBar || [[Media:Buggy_Boy.rar | Buggy Boy.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Camelot Warriors]]|| 1986 || Dinamic Software || No || Converted by dragon<br/>Don't forget to select Joystick before starting || [[Media:Camelot Warriors.rar |Camelot Warriors.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Carlos Sainz - Campeonato del Mundo de Rallyes]]|| 1990 || Zigurat || No || Converted by dragon<br/>Don't forget to select Joystick before starting || [[Media:Carlos Sainz - Campeonato del Mundo de Rallyes.rar | Carlos Sainz - Campeonato del Mundo de Rallyes.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Cauldron]]|| 1985 || Palace Software || No || Converted by McKlain - fixed by Devilmarkus<br/>Language and cheats selection by Joystick || [[Media:Cauldron.rar | Cauldron.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Cauldron II]]|| 1986 || Palace Software || No || Converted by McKlain || [[Media:Cauldron_II.rar | Cauldron II.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Championship Baseball]]|| 1987 || Activision || No || Converted by dragon || [[Media:Championship Baseball.rar | Championship Baseball.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Chase HQ]]|| 1989 || Ocean Software || No || Converted by dragon || [[Media:Chase HQ.rar | Chase HQ.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Chuckie Egg]]|| 1985 || A&F Software || No || Converted by dragon and Phantomz<br/>Up = 4 Players, Left = 1 Player, Right = 2 Players, Down = 3 Players || [[Media:Chuckie Egg.rar | Chuckie Egg.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Commando]]|| 1985 || Elite Systems || No || Converted by Phantomz<br/>If you select Joystick, hold fire button down to use grenades<br/>Redefine controls to Joypad 2 if you want one button to fire and one for grenades<br/>Remember to select Joystick or Redefine to Joypad 2 before you start || [[Media:Commando.rar | Commando.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Count Duckula II]]|| 1992 || Alternative Software || No || Converted by The Shameless Gamer || [[Media:Count Duckula II.rar | Count Duckula II.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Crystal Castles]]|| 1986 || U.S.Gold || No || Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Crystal Castles.rar | Crystal Castles.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Daley Thompson's Decathlon]]|| 1985 || Ocean Software ||No|| Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Daley Thompson's Decathlon.rar | Daley Thompson's Decathlon.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Daley Thompson's Olympic Challenge]]|| 1988 || Ocean Software ||No|| Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Daley Thompson's Olympic Challenge.rar | Daley Thompson's Olympic Challenge.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Dan Dare: Pilot Of The Future]]|| 1986 || Virgin Games ||No|| Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Dan Dare - Pilot Of The Future.rar | Dan Dare - Pilot Of The Future.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Dan Dare II - Mekons Revenge]]|| 1987 || Virgin Games ||No|| Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Dan Dare II - Mekons Revenge.rar| Dan Dare II - Mekons Revenge.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Dan Dare III - The Escape]]|| 1990 || Virgin Games ||No|| Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Dan Dare III - The Escape.rar | Dan Dare III - The Escape.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Darkman]]|| 1991 || Ocean Software ||No|| Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Darkman.rar | Darkman.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Deflektor]]|| 1987 || Gremlin Graphics Software ||No|| Converted by dragon<br/>Don't forget to select Joystick before starting || [[Media:Deflektor.rar | Deflektor.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Dizzy|Dizzy - Amstrad Action Special Edition]]|| 1988 || Codemasters Software ||No|| Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Dizzy - Amstrad Action Special Edition.rar | Dizzy - Amstrad Action Special Edition.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Dizzy|Dizzy - Down The Rapids]]|| 1991 || Codemasters Software ||No|| Converted by Phantomz<br/>Menu = Up for option 1, Down for option 2, Fire 1 for option 3<br/>KEYS or JOYS will be controlled by the Joypads || [[Media:Dizzy - Down The Rapids.rar | Dizzy - Down The Rapids.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Dizzy|Dizzy - The Ultimate Cartoon Adventure]]|| 1988 || Codemasters Software ||No|| Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Dizzy - The Ultimate Cartoon Adventure.rar | Dizzy - The Ultimate Cartoon Adventure.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Dizzy|Dizzy II - Treasure Island Dizzy]]|| 1989 || Codemasters Software ||No|| Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Dizzy II - Treasure Island Dizzy.rar | Dizzy II - Treasure Island Dizzy.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Dizzy|Dizzy III - Fantasy World Dizzy]]|| 1989 || Codemasters Software ||No|| Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Dizzy III - Fantasy World Dizzy.rar | Dizzy III - Fantasy World Dizzy.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Dizzy|Dizzy IV - Magicland Dizzy]]|| 1990 || Codemasters Software ||No|| Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Dizzy IV - Magicland Dizzy.rar |Dizzy IV - Magicland Dizzy.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Dizzy|Dizzy V - Spellbound Dizzy]]|| 1991 || Codemasters Software ||No|| Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Dizzy V - Spellbound Dizzy.rar |Dizzy V - Spellbound Dizzy.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Dizzy|Dizzy VI - Prince Of The Yolkfolk]]|| 1991 || Codemasters Software ||No|| Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Dizzy VI - Prince Of The Yolkfolk.rar |Dizzy VI - Prince Of The Yolkfolk.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Donkey Kong]]|| 1986 || Ocean Software ||No|| Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Donkey Kong.rar| Donkey Kong.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Dragon Ninja]]|| 1988 || Ocean Software ||No|| Converted by Phantomz<br/>High Score maxed out to avoid being stuck || [[Media:Dragon Ninja.rar| Dragon Ninja.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Dragon's Lair 2 - Escape From Singe's Castle]]|| 1987 || Software Projects ||No|| Converted by dragon || [[Media:Dragon's Lair 2 - Escape From Singe's Castle.rar| Dragon's Lair 2 - Escape From Singe's Castle.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Duct (The)]]|| 1986 || Gremlin Graphics ||No|| Converted by CraigsBar<br />Taken from AA28 Covertape || [[Media:Duct_(The).rar | Duct (The).rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Dustin]]|| 1986 || Dinamic Software || No || Converted by dragon<br />Needs Joy2 for Drop & Abort || [[Media:Dustin.rar | Dustin.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[E-Motion]]|| 1990 || U.S.Gold ||No|| Converted by dragon || [[Media:E-Motion.rar | E-Motion.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Elevator Action]]|| 1987 || Activision || No || Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Elevator Action.rar | Elevator Action.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Enduro Racer]]|| 1987 || Quicksilva || No || Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Enduro Racer.rar | Enduro Racer.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Escape From The Planet Of The Robot Monsters]]|| 1990 || Domark || No || Converted by Phantomz<br />Only one player, as player 2 needs Keyboard || [[Media:Escape From The Planet Of The Robot Monsters.rar | Escape From The Planet Of The Robot Monsters.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Exolon]]|| 1987 || Hewson || No || Converted by Phantomz<br/>Use Joyad 2 Button 1 and 2 for options, use option 2 and redefine controls before you start<br/>High Score maxed out to avoid being stuck || [[Media:Exolon.rar | Exolon.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Express Raider]]|| 1987 || U.S.Gold || No || Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Express Raider.rar | Express Raider.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Fast Food Dizzy]]|| 1989 || Codemasters Software ||No|| Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Fast Food Dizzy.rar | Fast Food Dizzy.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Feud]]|| 1987 || Bulldog || No || Converted by Phantomz and Jonah Ship || [[Media:Feud.rar | Feud.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Final Matrix (The)]]|| 1987 || Gremlin Graphics Software||No|| Converted by dragon || [[Media:Final Matrix (The).rar | Final Matrix (The).rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Fire & Forget]]|| 1988 || Titus||No|| Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Fire & Forget.rar | Fire & Forget.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Fire Ant]]|| 1984 || Mogul||No|| Converted by yurif || [[Media:Fire Ant.rar | Fire Ant.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Fire Land]]|| 1992 ||Tropic Soft / Black System||No|| Converted by dragon || [[Media:Fire Land.rar | Fire Land.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Fluff]]|| 1994 || Radical Software || Yes || Converted by yurif74 || [[Media:Fluff.rar| Fluff.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Flying Shark]]|| 1987 || Firebird || No || Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Flying Shark.rar| Flying Shark.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Frost Byte]]|| 1986 || Mikrogen || No || Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Frost Byte.rar| Frost Byte.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Forgotten Worlds]]|| 1989 || U.S.Gold || No || Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Forgotten Worlds.rar| Forgotten Worlds.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Future Knight]]|| 1986 || Gremlin Graphics Software ||No|| Converted by Phantomz<br/>Use=Button 2 || [[Media:Future Knight.rar| Future Knight.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Galactic Plague (The)]]|| 1984 || Amsoft || No || Converted by Phantomz<br />Only one player || [[Media:Galactic Plague (The).rar | Galactic Plague (The).rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Game Over]]|| 1986 || Dinamic Software || No || Converted by dragon<br/>Don't forget to select Joystick before starting || [[Media:Game Over.rar | Game Over.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Game Over II]]|| 1987 || Dinamic Software || No || Converted by dragon<br/>Don't forget to select Joystick before starting || [[Media:Game Over II.rar | Game Over II.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Gauntlet]]|| 1985 || MicroPower || No || Converted by CraigsBar || [[Media:Gauntlet (MicroPower).rar | Gauntlet (MicroPower).rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Ghost Hunters]]|| 1986 || Codemasters Software || No || Converted by Phantomz|| [[Media:Ghost Hunters.rar |Ghost Hunters.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Ghosts 'n' Goblins]]|| 1986 || Elite Systems || No || Converted by Phantomz<br/>You can redefine joystick configuration (e.g having jump on button)<br/>Redefine using PAUSE and then using Joystick 2|| [[Media:Ghosts 'N' Goblins.rar |Ghosts 'N' Goblins.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Good Moon]]|| 1990 || Micro Mag || No || Converted by dragon || [[Media:Good Moon.rar |Good Moon.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Goonies (The)]]|| 1986 || U.S. Gold || No || Converted by dragon<br/>Pause/ESC : Joy2 Button 1 & 2 (Pause is deblocked with GX4000 pause key)<br/>Toggle music : Joy1 Button 2 || [[Media:Goonies (The).rar |Goonies (The).rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Grand Prix Simulator]]|| 1987 || Codemasters Software || No || Converted by Phantomz|| [[Media:Grand Prix Simulator.rar |Grand Prix Simulator.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Green Beret]]|| 1986 || Ocean Software || No || Converted by Phantomz - Fixed by Johnny Olsen || [[Media:Green Beret.rar |Green Beret.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Gryzor]]|| 1987 || Ocean Software || No || Converted by dragon<br/>Only one player. || [[Media:Gryzor.rar |Gryzor.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Guerra De Gamber (La)]]|| 2014 || ESP Soft || No || Converted by McKlain || [[Media:Guerra De Gamber (La).rar |Guerra De Gamber (La).rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Guzzler]]|| 1986 || Players || No||Converted by yurif74 || [[Media:Guzzler.rar | Guzzler.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Head Over Heels]]|| 1987 || Ocean Software ||No|| Converted by dragon || [[Media:Head Over Heels.rar | Head Over Heels.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Hero]]|| 2005 || John Van RYZIN/Flynn ||No|| Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Hero.rar | Hero.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Hora Bruja]]|| 2011 || ESP Soft ||No|| Converted by McKlain || [[Media:Hora Bruja.rar | Hora Bruja.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Howard The Duck]]|| 1987 || Activision ||No|| Converted by dragon<br/>Entering name is not joystick friendly, use Pause/Joy2 || [[Media:Howard The Duck.rar | Howard The Duck.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Hunchback]]|| 1985 || Amsoft ||No|| Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Hunchback.rar | Hunchback.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Hunchback II - Quasimodo's Revenge]]|| 1985 || Ocean Software ||No|| Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Hunchback II - Quasimodo's Revenge.rar | Hunchback II - Quasimodo's Revenge.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Hyper Sports]]|| 1985 || Ocean Software ||No|| Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Hyper Sports.rar | Hyper Sports.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Imaginario Colectivo]]|| 2012 || ESP Soft || No || Converted by McKlain || [[Media:Imaginario Colectivo.rar | Imaginario Colectivo.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Impossible Mission]]|| 1986 || Epyx || No || Converted by dragon || [[Media:Impossible Mission.rar | Impossible Mission.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom]]|| 1987 || US Gold || No || Converted by dragon || [[Media:Indiana_Jones_and_the_Temple_of_Doom.rar | Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[International Karate Plus]]|| 1988 || System 3 || No || Converted by Phantomz<br />Only 1 or 2 players obvioulsy. || [[Media:International_Karate_Plus.rar | International Karate Plus.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Into The Eagle's Nest]]|| 1987 || Pandora || No || Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Into The Eagle's Nest.rar | Into The Eagle's Nest.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Invasion of the Zombie Monsters]]|| 2013 || Relevo || No || Converted by CraigsBar - Fixed by Yurif74 || [[Media:Invasion_of_the_Zombie_Monsters.rar | Invasion of the Zombie Monsters.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[ISS - Incredible Shrinking Sphere]]|| 1989 || Activision || No || Converted by dragon<br />Cheats are off. Start with button 2 instead of S. || [[Media:ISS - Incredible Shrinking Sphere.rar | ISS - Incredible Shrinking Sphere.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Jack The Nipper]]|| 1986 || Gremlin Graphics Software ||No|| Converted by Phantomz<br/>Joypad 1 Button 2 to Enter Doors. Joypad 2 Button 1 and 2 for Pick Up / Drop || [[Media:Jack The Nipper.rar | Jack The Nipper.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Jack The Nipper II In Coconut Capers]]|| 1986 || Gremlin Graphics Software ||No|| Converted by Phantomz<br/>(Joystick Fire 1 = yes) (Joystick Fire 2=no) For Trainer.<br/>Quit Button is Joypad 2 UP with Yes or No, on Joypad 2 Button 1 for Yes Button 2 for No || [[Media:Jack The Nipper II In Coconut Capers.rar | Jack The Nipper II In Coconut Capers.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[James Bond - Licence To Kill]]|| 1989 || Domark || No || Converted by dragon || [[Media: James_Bond_-_Licence_To_Kill.rar | James Bond - Licence To Kill.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[James Bond - Live And Let Die]]|| 1988 || Domark || No || Converted by dragon || [[Media: James_Bond_-_Live_And_Let_Die.rar | James Bond - Live And Let Die.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Joe Blade]]|| 1987 || Players || No || Converted by Phantomz|| [[Media:Joe Blade.rar |Joe Blade.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Knight Tyme]]|| 1986 || Mastertronic || No || Converted by Phantomz|| [[Media:Knight Tyme.rar |Knight Tyme.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Konami's Ping-Pong]]|| 1985 || Ocean Software || No || Converted by remax<br/>Fire on Joy1 for 1 player, Fire on Joy 2 for 2 players.|| [[Media:Konami's Ping-Pong.rar |Konami's Ping-Pong.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Krakout]]|| 1987 || Gremlin Graphics Software || No || Converted by Phantomz|| [[Media:Krakout.rar |Krakout.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Kung Fu Master]]|| 1986 || US Gold || No || Converted by dragon and Phantomz|| [[Media:Kung_Fu_Master.rar |Kung Fu Master.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Kwik Snax Dizzy]]|| 1990 || Codemasters Software ||No|| Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Kwik Snax Dizzy.rar | Kwik Snax Dizzy.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Logistic]]|| 1993 || Fraggle of MOPS || No || Converted by CraigsBar || [[Media:Logistic.rar | Logistic.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Loopz]]|| 1991 || Audiogenic Software || No || Converted by dragon || [[Media:Loopz.rar | Loopz.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Lorna]]|| 1990 || Topo Soft || No || Converted by dragon || [[Media:Lorna.rar | Lorna.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Marble Madness Deluxe Edition]]|| 1987 || Melbourne House||No|| Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Marble Madness Deluxe Edition.rar | Marble Madness Deluxe Edition.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Mario Bros]]|| 1987 || Ocean Software||No|| Converted by dragon || [[Media:Mario Bros.rar | Mario Bros.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Masters of the Universe]]|| 1987 || Gremlin Graphics Software||No|| Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Masters of the Universe.rar | Masters of the Universe.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[MGT]]|| 1986 || Loriciel ||No|| Converted by Gerald || [[Media:MGT.rar | MGT.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Mickey Mouse]]|| 1988 || Gremlin Graphics ||No|| Converted by dragon - fixed by Johnny Olsen || [[Media:Mickey Mouse.rar | Mickey Mouse.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Mikie]]|| 1986 || Ocean Software || No || Converted by dragon|| [[Media:Mikie.rar |Mikie.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Milk Race (The)]]|| 1987 || Mastertronic || No || Converted by dragon<br />Press button 1 and up and down to change gears|| [[Media:Milk Race.rar |Milk Race.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Mission Elevator]]|| 1986 || Eurogold || No || Converted by yurif74|| [[Media:Mission Elevator.rar |Mission Elevator.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Mountie Mick's Death Ride]]|| 1987 || Ariolasoft || No || Converted by dragon|| [[Media:Mountie Mick's Death Ride.rar |Mountie Mick's Death Ride.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Mr Heli]]|| 1988 || Firebird || No || Converted by Phantomz<br/>Press UP to get past the loading screen.|| [[Media:Mr Heli.rar |Mr Heli.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Nebulus]]|| 1988 || Hewson || No || Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Nebulus.rar | Nebulus.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Nemesis]]|| 1987 || Konami || No || Converted by Phantomz<br/>Select weapon remapped to button 2 on the joypad || [[Media:Nemesis.rar | Nemesis.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Netherworld]]|| 1988 || Hewson || No || Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Netherworld.rar | Netherworld.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[New Zealand Story (The)]]|| 1989 || Ocean Software || No || Converted by dragon || [[Media:New Zealand Story (The).rar | New Zealand Story (The).rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Nonamed]]|| 1986 || Dinamic Software || No || Converted by dragon<br/>Don't forget to select Joystick before starting || [[Media:Nonamed.rar |Nonamed.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[North Star]]|| 1988 || Gremlin Graphics Software ||No|| Converted by Phantomz<br/>S for Smart Bombs remapped to button 2 on the joypad || [[Media:North Star.rar| North Star.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Oceano]]|| 2015 || Egotrip ||No|| Converted by CraigsBar<br/>Version 1.1 || [[Media:Oceano.rar | Oceano.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Off Shore Warrior]]|| 1989 || Titus ||No|| Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Off Shore Warrior.rar | Off Shore Warrior.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Oh Mummy !]]|| 1984 || Amsoft ||No|| Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Oh Mummy !.rar | Oh Mummy !.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[P-47 The Freedom Fighter]]|| 1989 || Firebird||No|| Converted by Phantomz - fixed by dragon || [[Media:P-47 The Freedom Fighter.rar | P-47 The Freedom Fighter.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Pac-Mania]]|| 1988 || Grandslam ||No|| Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Pac-Mania.rar | Pac-Mania.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Panic Dizzy]]|| 1991 || Codemasters Software ||No|| Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Panic Dizzy.rar | Panic Dizzy.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Paperboy]]|| 1986 || Elite Systems || No || Converted by dragon<br/>Don't forget to select Joystick (Down) before starting || [[Media:Paperboy.rar | Paperboy.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Periscope Up]]|| 1989 || Atlantis Software || No||Converted by yurif74 || [[Media:Periscope Up.rar | Periscope Up.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Pipemania]]|| 1990 || Empire || No||Converted by CraigsBar<br />Needs two joysticks to pass the start bit<br />High Score entry isn't joystick compatible but you can just hit the Pause/use Joy 2 to get past that || [[Media:Pipemania.rar | Pipemania.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Poogaboo-La Pulga 2]]|| 1991 || Opera Soft ||No|| Converted by dragon || [[Media:Poogaboo-La Pulga 2.rar | Poogaboo-La Pulga 2.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Prehistorik]]|| 1991 || Titus ||No|| Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Prehistorik.rar | Prehistorik.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Puzznic]]|| 1991 || Ocean Software || Yes (Palette)|| Converted by [[Kevin_Thacker | Arnoldemu]] and BDCIron || [[Media:Puzznic.rar | Puzznic.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Rainbow Islands]]|| 1989 || Ocean Software ||No|| Converted by Phantomz<br />Push UP to increase credits during title screen || [[Media:Rainbow Islands.rar | Rainbow Islands.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Rampage]]|| 1987 || Activision || No || Converted by CraigsBar<br />Only one player, as player 2 and 3 need Keyboard || [[Media:Rampage.rar | Rampage.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Rick Dangerous]]|| 1989 || Core Design || Yes (Palette) || Converted by Phantomz<br/>Contains both standard CPC and patched CPC+ version || [[Media:Rick_Dangerous.rar | Rick Dangerous.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Robin]]|| 1985 || Amsoft || No || Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Robin.rar | Robin.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Robin Hood - Legend Quest]]|| 1993 || Codemasters Software ||No|| Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Robin Hood - Legend Quest.rar| Robin Hood - Legend Quest.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Roland on the Ropes]]|| 1984 || Zigurat || No || Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Roland on the Ropes.rar | Roland on the Ropes.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Rolling Thunder]]|| 1987 || U.S. Gold || No || Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Rolling Thunder.rar | Rolling Thunder.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Run The Gauntlet]]|| 1989 || Ocean Software || No || Converted by CraigsBar || [[Media:Run_The_Gauntlet.rar | Run the Gauntlet.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Rygar - Let's Fight !!!]]|| 1987 || U.S. Gold || No || Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Rygar.rar | Rygar.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[S.T.U.N. Runner]]|| 1991 || Domark || No || Converted by dragon<br />Use Button 2 on Joy 1 to select joystick before playing || [[Media:S.T.U.N. Runner.rar |S.T.U.N. Runner.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Shufflepuck Cafe]]|| 1989 || Broderbund France || No || Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Shufflepuck Cafe.rar |Shufflepuck Cafe.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Sacred Armour Of Antiriad (The)]]|| 1986 || Palace Software || No || Converted by Phantomz - Fixed by Johnny Olsen<br />Nich version - (Joystick Fire 1 = yes) (Joystick Fire 2=no) For Trainer || [[Media:Sacred_Armour_Of_Antiriad_(The).rar |Sacred Armour Of Antiriad (The).rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Scooby Doo In The Castle Mystery]]|| 1986 || Elite Systems || No || Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Scooby Doo In The Castle Mystery.rar | Scooby Doo In The Castle Mystery.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Seymour At The Movies]]|| 1991 || Codemasters Software ||No|| Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Seymour At The Movies.rar |Seymour At The Movies.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Seymour Take One!]]|| 1992 || Codemasters Software ||No|| Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Seymour Take One!.rar |Seymour Take One!.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Shao Lin's Road]]|| 1987 || The Edge || No || Converted by dragon || [[Media:Shao Lin's Road.rar | Shao Lin's Road.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Shinobi]]|| 1989 || Virgin Games || No || Converted by dragon<br/>64k version hence no music (and also no SFX). || [[Media:Shinobi.rar | Shinobi.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Silent Shadow]]|| 1988 || Topo Soft || No || Converted by dragon<br/>Up/Down on Joy1 to move up and down in the menu, Left on Joy 1 to toggle between P1 and P2 settings<br/>Right on Joy 1 to access "Redefine Keys". Redefine for every player you intend to play to have access to Bombs.<br/>1/2 Players or 2 players controlled by P1 by redefining keys. Button 2 on Joy 1 to Start || [[Media:Silent Shadow.rar | Silent Shadow.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Sir Ababol]]|| 2010 || The Mojon Twins || No || Converted by McKlain || [[Media:Sir Ababol.rar |Sir Ababol.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Small Games for Smart Minds]]|| 2007 || ESP Soft || No || Converted by McKlain || [[Media:Small Games for Smart Minds.rar | Small Games for Smart Minds.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Smash TV]]|| 1991 || Ocean Software || No || Converted by dragoon || [[Media:Smash TV.rar | Smash TV.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Soccer 86]]|| 1985 || Loriciels || No || Converted by remax<br/>Only one player, as player 2 needs keyboard || [[Media:Soccer 86.rar | Soccer 86.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Solomon's Key]]|| 1987 || U.S.Gold ||Yes (Palette)|| Converted by Phantomz<br/>Contains both standard CPC and patched CPC+ version<br/>High Score maxed out to avoid being stuck || [[Media:Solomon's Key.rar| Solomon's Key.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Sorcery]]|| 1985 || Virgin Games || No || Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Sorcery.rar | Sorcery.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Space Harrier]]|| 1986 || Elite / Sega || No || Converted by CraigsBar || [[Media:Space_Harrier.rar | Space Harrier.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Space Invasion]]|| 1985 || Elite Systems || No || Converted by Phantomz<br/>This is "Commando (Capcom)" modified for the West German marketplace<br/>If you select Joystick, hold fire button down to use grenades<br/>Redefine controls to Joypad 2 if you want one button to fire and one for grenades<br/>Remember to select Joystick or Redefine to Joypad 2 before you start || [[Media:Space Invasion.rar | Space Invasion.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Spellbound - A True Graphic Adventure]]|| 1985 || Mastertronic|| No || Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Spellbound - A True Graphic Adventure.rar | Spellbound - A True Graphic Adventure.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Spindizzy]]|| 1986 || Activision|| No || Converted by Phantomz<br/>Pause Button on Title Screen for credits<br/>Joy1 Button 2 = STOP, Joy2 Button 1 = Map, Joy2 Button 2 = Score<br/>Joy2 Left = Rotate, Joy2 Right = Change Shape, P (PAUSE) = Pause Button<br/>Joy2 1 + 2 On title screen to Play " STIX "<br/>PAUSE Button = Leave STIX, Joy2 Button 1 = Trail mode on/off<br/>Joy1 Button 2 = Halts STIX movement, Joy2 Button 2 = Clears the screen (stop the STIX first) || [[Media:Spindizzy.rar | Spindizzy.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Spots 94]]|| 1994 || Fraggle of MOPS || No || Converted by CraigsBar || [[Media:Spots 94.rar | Spots 94.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Spy Vs Spy]]|| 1985 || First Star Software|| No || Converted by yurif74 || [[Media:Spy Vs Spy.rar | Spy Vs Spy.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Spy Vs Spy II - The Island Caper]]|| 1987 || First Star Software|| No || Converted by yurif74<br />Only one player as player 2 needs Keyboard || [[Media:Spy Vs Spy II - The Island Caper.rar | Spy Vs Spy II - The Island Caper.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Spy Vs Spy III - Arctic Antics]]|| 1987 || First Star Software|| No || Converted by yurif74<br />Only one player as player 2 needs Keyboard || [[Media:Spy Vs Spy III - Arctic Antics.rar | Spy Vs Spy III - Arctic Antics.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Star Wars - A New Hope]]|| 1987 || Domark|| No || Converted by Phantomz<br/>Normal Control and Inverted Control Included || [[Media:Star Wars - A New Hope.rar | Star Wars - A New Hope.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Star Wars - The Empire Strikes Back]]|| 1988 || Domark|| No || Converted by Phantomz<br/>Normal Control and Inverted Control Included || [[Media:Star Wars - The Empire Strikes Back.rar | Star Wars - The Empire Strikes Back.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Star Wars - Return Of The Jedi]]|| 1989 || Domark|| No || Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Star Wars - Return Of The Jedi.rar | Star Wars - Return Of The Jedi.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Stormbringer A True Graphic Adventure]]|| 1987 || Mastertronic|| No || Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Stormbringer - A True Graphic Adventure.rar | Stormbringer - A True Graphic Adventure.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Stormlord]]|| 1989 || Hewson || No || Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Stormlord.rar| Stormlord.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Stormlord II - Deliverance]]|| 1990 || Hewson || No || Converted by yurif74<br/>Level selector removed. You must finish the game in one go || [[Media:Stormlord II - Deliverance.rar| Stormlord II - Deliverance.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Street Fighter]]|| 1988 || Tiertex / Capcom || No || Converted by dragon || [[Media:Street Fighter.rar | Street Fighter.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Street Fighter II]]|| 2008 || Hermol || No || Converted by dragon || [[Media:Street Fighter II.rar | Street Fighter II.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Striker in the Crypts of Trogan]]|| 1992 || Codemasters Software ||Yes (Palette)|| Converted by [[Kevin_Thacker | Arnoldemu]] || [[Media:Striker_In_The_Crypts_Of_Trogan.rar | Striker In The Crypts Of Trogan.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Strip Poker]]|| 1988 || Anco Software ||No|| Converted by dragon || [[Media:Strip Poker.rar | Strip Poker.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Stunt Man Seymour]]|| 1992 || Codemasters Software ||No|| Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Stunt Man Seymour.rar |Stunt Man Seymour.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Super Robin Hood]]|| 1986 || Codemasters Software ||No|| Converted by Phantomz<br/>Fire Button 2 for Options, Fire Button 1 For Y, Fire Button 2 For N<br/>Pause Button to Quit || [[Media:Super Robin Hood.rar| Super Robin Hood.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Super Seymour Saves The Planet!!]]|| 1992 || Codemasters Software ||No|| Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Super Seymour Saves The Planet!!.rar |Super Seymour Saves The Planet!!.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Super Sprint]]|| 1987 || Activision ||No|| Converted by yurif74 || [[Media:Super Sprint.rar |Super Sprint.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Superman - The Game]]|| 1985 || First Star Software ||No|| Converted by dragon || [[Media:Superman - The Game.rar | Superman - The Game.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Super Gran]]|| 1985 || Tynesoft || No || Converted by The Shameless Gamer || [[Media:Super Gran.rar |Super Gran.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Sword Of The Samurai]]|| 1992 || Zeppelin Games || No || Converted by yurif74 || [[Media:Sword Of The Samurai.rar |Sword Of The Samurai.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Teodoro Can't Fly]]|| 2012 || Dimension Z / Retroworks || No || Converted by CraigsBar || [[Media:Teodoro Can't Fly.rar | Teodoro Can't Fly.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Terminator 2 Judgment Day]]|| 1991 || Ocean Software || No || Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Terminator 2 Judgment Day.rar | Terminator 2 Judgment Day.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Terminus]]|| 1986 || Mastertronic || No || Converted by CraigsBar || [[Media:Terminus.rar | Terminus.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Tetrix]]|| 1989 || Playfield || Yes (Palette) || Converted by McKlain || [[Media:Tetrix.rar | Tetrix.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Thundercats - The Lost Eye Of Thundera]]|| 1987 || Elite Systems || No || Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Thundercats - The Lost Eye Of Thundera.rar | Thundercats - The Lost Eye Of Thundera.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Tiger Road]]|| 1987 || Go! || No || Converted by dragon || [[Media:Tiger Road.rar | Tiger Road.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Track And Field]]|| 1988 || Ocean Software || No || Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Track And Field.rar | Track And Field.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Trashman Goes Moonlighting]]|| 1986 || Virgin Games || No || Converted by dragon || [[Media:Trashman Goes Moonlighting.rar | Trashman Goes Moonlighting.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Uridium]]|| 1986 || Hewson Consultants || No || Converted by CraigsBar || [[Media:Uridium.rar | Uridium.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Uwol 2 Quest For Money]]|| 2011 || The Mojon Twins ||No|| Converted by McKlain || [[Media:Uwol 2 Quest For Money.rar | Uwol 2 Quest For Money.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Vampire - Phantomas 2]]|| 1986 || Dinamic Software || No || Converted by dragon || [[Media:Vampire - Phantomas 2.rar | Vampire - Phantomas 2.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Victory Road - The Pathway To Fear]]|| 1988 || Ocean Software || No || Converted by dragon<br/>On title screen, use Button 1, define Joy1, then Up, define Toggle for P2<br/>Button 1 for 1 Player, Up for 2 players || [[Media:Victory Road - The Pathway To Fear.rar|Victory Road - The Pathway To Fear.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Warhawk]]|| 1987 || Firebird || No || Converted by yurif74 || [[Media:Warhawk.rar | Warhawk.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[War Machine]]|| 1989 || Players Premier || No || Converted by Phantomz<br />Has the loading screen bug, but it doesn't affect the game. || [[Media:War Machine.rar | War Machine.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Way Of The Exploding|Way of the Exploding Fist (The)]]|| 1985 || Melbourne House || No || Converted by Phantomz<br />Only one player, as player 2 needs Keyboard || [[Media:Way of the Exploding Fist (The).rar | Way of the Exploding Fist (The).rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Wec Le Mans]]|| 1988 || Ocean Software || No || Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:WEC_Le_Mans.rar | WEC Le Mans.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Werewolves of London]]|| 1987 || Ariolasoft || No || Converted by Phantomz<br/>To highlight icon = Joy2 Dpad Left and Right, Pause = Joy2 Button 1<br/>(Pause is deblocked with GX4000 pause key)<br/>Quit = Joy2 Button 2 ( Whilst Paused ), Increase or Decrease Music Volume = Joy2 Dpad Up and Down || [[Media:Werewolves of London.rar | Werewolves of London.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Who Dares Wins II]]|| 1985 || Alligata Software || No || Converted by Phantomz || [[Media:Who Dares Win 2.rar | Who Dares Win 2.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Wild West Seymour]]|| 1992 || Codemasters Software ||No|| Converted by Phantomz<br/>Press the following Buttons multiple times to enter codes:<br />Act2 - Enter Code with Pad2 Fire1<br />Act3 - Enter Code with Pad2 Fire2<br />Act4 - Enter Code with Pause Button || [[Media:Wild West Seymour.rar |Wild West Seymour.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Winchester]]|| 1988 || Chip || No || Converted by dragon || [[Media:Winchester.rar | Winchester.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Wizball]]|| 1987 || Ocean Software || No || Converted by Phantomz<br />New title screen by STE'86 plus Trainer, Stack overflow fix (prevents corruption at level 6)<br />Waggling the Joystick left and right selects the feature represented on the glowing Icon at top of screen.|| [[Media:Wizball.rar | Wizball.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[World Series Baseball]]|| 1985 || Ocean Software || No || Converted by dragon || [[Media:World Series Baseball.rar | World Series Baseball.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Xybots]]|| 1989 || Domark || No || Converted by Phantomz<br />Only one player, as player 2 needs Keyboard || [[Media:Xybots.rar | Xybots.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Zaxx]]|| 1986 || Chip || No || Converted by CraigsBar<br />French Menus || [[Media:Zaxx.rar | Zaxx.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Zona 0]]|| 1991 || Topo Soft || No || Converted by dragon || [[Media:Zona 0.rar | Zona 0.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Zone Trooper]]|| 1988 || Gamebusters || No || Converted by dragon || [[Media:Zone Trooper.rar | Zone Trooper.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Zynaps]]|| 1987 || Hewson || No || Converted by Phantomz<br />This is the new CPCwiki version || [[Media:Zynaps.rar | Zynaps.rar]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Need a fix ==<br />
<br />
Games on this list miss the criteria to be fully playable on joystick. Sometimes, they are not playables, sometimes only a little part is unplayable. Hence it's up to you to decide if you want to try and play them on your GX4000 nevertheless.<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%"<br />
! Name<br />
! Year<br />
! Author<br />
! Use Plus Features?<br />
! Description / Comment<br />
! Problem<br />
! File<br />
|-<br />
||[[Captain America - Defies The Doom Tube]]|| 1987 ||Go! ||No|| Converted by yurif || Need a fix ? The manual talks about grenade (SPACE on keyboard)<br/>but it doesn't seem to work || [[Media:Captain America - Defies The Doom Tube.rar| Captain America - Defies The Doom Tube.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Daley Thompson's Super Test]]|| 1985 || Ocean Software || No || Converted by Phantomz || Need a fix - Get stuck at entering name into high score table || [[Media:Daley Thompson's Super Test.rar | Daley Thompson's Super Test.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Dragon's Lair]]|| 1985 || Software Projects ||No|| Converted by dragon || Need a fix - Use SPACE to jump || [[Media:Dragon's Lair.rar| Dragon's Lair.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Gauntlet 2]]|| 1986 || U.S. Gold || No || Converted by Phantomz || Need a fix - Potion buttons don't work.<br/>Health cheat is available (using pause)<br/>Both Players work with the Joypads, so you can nearly play the game "as normal" ||[[Media:Gauntlet 2.rar | Gauntlet 2.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Ghouls 'N' Ghosts]]|| 1989 || U.S. Gold ||No|| Converted by Phantomz || Need a fix - Can't active continue so you must finish the game in one credit. || [[Media:Ghouls 'N' Ghosts.rar| Ghouls 'N' Ghosts.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Navy Moves]]|| 1988 || Dinamic Software || No || Converted by dragon<br/>Don't forget to select Joystick before starting || Part 1 fully playable - Part 2 unfinishable as you can't enter code on computers || [[Media:Navy Moves.rar | Navy Moves.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||[[Rambo - First Blood Part II]]|| 1986 || Ocean Software ||No|| Converted by Phantomz || Need a fix - Need SPACE mapped to joypad button 2 for weapon select || [[Media:Rambo - First Blood Part 2.rar| Rambo - First Blood Part 2.rar]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== GX4000 Compatibles Demos == <br />
<br />
These demo files have been converted to .cpr and tested on a GX4000.<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%"<br />
! Name<br />
! Year<br />
! Author<br />
! Use Plus Features?<br />
! Description / Comment<br />
! File<br />
|-<br />
||Battro|| 2015 || Batman Group || No || Converted by McKlain - size fix by gerald || [[Media:Battro.rar | Battro.rar]]<br />
|-<br />
||X-Mas 2008 (Special Edition)|| 2015 || AsT/iMPACT || Yes || Converted by Ast || [[Media:X-Mas_2008_(Special_Edition).rar | X-Mas 2008 (Special Edition).rar]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
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