# thu aug (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover thu aug. Page: Feed: --- ## [software & utilities for the pc, mac or unix • Re: Utility to update a CF image](https://stardot.org.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?p=490961#p490961) _2026-08-23 · Joakim · stardot.org.uk_ Hi Gerald, The same happens for any folder I drag into DIM or create. When I e..g, create a folder structure with sub folders and save + reopen the image, only the top folder is seen. E.g., I created a top folder 'top' with two sub folders 'sub1' and 'sub2', but after saving the image and reopening it, only the top folder is visible. In fact, the same happens if I (after having created the… ## [Introduce Yourself • Re: Hello from Lower Saxony (Ger)](https://stardot.org.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?p=490960#p490960) _2026-08-23 · andyruwilliams · stardot.org.uk_ Welcome to the journey Statistics: Posted by andyruwilliams — Sun Aug 23, 2026 12:05 pm ## [new projects in development: games • Re: \[AI\] Starting a Paradroid port](https://stardot.org.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?p=490958#p490958) _2026-08-23 · MrChocky · stardot.org.uk_ I want to discuss my experiences here with AI. About a year ago (before AI was a thing like it is now), I started on a port of Galaforce (chosen for a variety of reasons, including that it's open source) to the Commander X16. I wrote a bunch of shell scripts to the do conversion of the source from BeebASM format to something cc65 would like, adjusted the zero page addresses and having disabled the… ## [acorn atom and acorn system series • Re: Interface Magazine](https://stardot.org.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?p=490957#p490957) _2026-08-23 · jimmy · stardot.org.uk_ Does anyone have this issue of Interface Magazine? Looks like that magazine is in this Ebay listing at https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/336754193592 . There's volume 2 issues in there too, and I don't think they've been archived yet. I'm not bidding as I don't have the ability to scan them. Statistics: Posted by jimmy — Sun Aug 23, 2026 11:35 am ## [new projects in development: games • Re: Sword of Fargoal](https://stardot.org.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?p=490956#p490956) _2026-08-23 · fizgog · stardot.org.uk_ Further optimisations to locate extra bytes. Added pit trap with drift spell protection Add pitfall which drops you 2-5 levels below your current level, also added drift spell protection if being used I need to add monster falling into pit next Code: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Sword Of Fargoal BBC Micro Memory Map… ## [programming • Re: Writing games for the Tube: bare metal](https://stardot.org.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?p=490955#p490955) _2026-08-23 · Rapunzel · stardot.org.uk_ Here it is. We'll update this with code and documentation as we go along. https://github.com/TowerlessNotPowerless/BareMetalTube Statistics: Posted by Rapunzel — Sun Aug 23, 2026 11:23 am ## [8-bit acorn software: classic games • Re: Chuckie Egg Daily Run Remix](https://stardot.org.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?p=490953#p490953) _2026-08-23 · ivor\_the\_injun · stardot.org.uk_ Today's levels are broken to the point that I may have to look at the generation algorithm... Yep, level 3 clearly impossible! I can confirm it is possible. You just have to be incredibly patient for the right combination of hen and lift position (and hope the duck’s not in the way!) Statistics: Posted by ivor\_the\_injun — Sun Aug 23, 2026 11:18 am ## [off-topic • Re: My Camera Is Broken](https://stardot.org.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?p=490952#p490952) _2026-08-23 · sP1d3r · stardot.org.uk_ EOS550 plays Doom, worth considering ;- https://github.com/lauris-nl/doom550d/tree/main Statistics: Posted by sP1d3r — Sun Aug 23, 2026 11:13 am ## [8-bit acorn software: games - high scores • Re: High Score Challenge - S28 - Round - Three - Cybertron](https://stardot.org.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?p=490942#p490942) _2026-08-23 · Rod C · stardot.org.uk_ Kicking myself here! I was in a great position to finish level 3, with all treasures in hand and a bunch of lives but I forgot that I'd seen the safe in room 1 when the level started. So off I went, battling my way deeper and deeper all the way to room 16. When I realized my mistake I started feeling the pressure and couldn't manage to finish it off. Happy to have a better score at last though.… ## [32-bit acorn hardware • Re: Admitting defeat - grim Gotek/Flash Floppy installation](https://stardot.org.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?p=490939#p490939) _2026-08-22 · IanJeffray · stardot.org.uk_ I think we have to conclude the crap I bought from AliExpress is just crap. Doesn't work. Waste of time and money. Gotekhell. Statistics: Posted by IanJeffray — Sat Aug 22, 2026 11:48 pm ## [Earn crypto for idle GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/aHVw1awRvQrz) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Run one CLI, host Qwen/Llama/Mistral, and earn BTC, ETH, SOL, or USDC ## [the complete BBC games archive • The Mad Professor (Mastersoft) and League Table (Doveton)](https://stardot.org.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?p=490936#p490936) _2026-08-22 · Arcadian · stardot.org.uk_ GavinLew has posted these images of MIA title The Mad Professor (Mastersoft) and UMIA title League Table (Doveton) - both for the BBC Micro and Electron - on Discord. So hopefully we'll see them archived soon and for now at least League Table is another one to add to the Missing List on bbcmicro.co.uk Statistics: Posted by Arcadian — Sat Aug 22, 2026 11:08 pm ## [acorn & bbc micro user group (abug) events • Re: ABUG Scotland Day Event : Saturday 26th of September](https://stardot.org.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?p=490935#p490935) _2026-08-22 · KenLowe · stardot.org.uk_ That's me signed up. I'll bring along a couple of my new VideoULA boards if anyone's interested to see them in operation. Statistics: Posted by KenLowe — Sat Aug 22, 2026 9:56 pm ## [acorn & bbc micro user group (abug) events • ABUG Scotland Day Event : Saturday 26th of September](https://stardot.org.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?p=490934#p490934) _2026-08-22 · Tosk · stardot.org.uk_ Please register your intention to attend here: https://retrorendezvous.org/202609 Registrations So Far 1. Tosk(Paul) 2. KenLowe (Ken) 3. theCellarTroll (Steve) 4. IanJeffray (Ian) The I.T. Crowd (Scotland) – September 2026 Gathering Date: Saturday, 26th September 2026 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM The I.T. Crowd (Scotland) returns to the Falkirk Business Hub for another full day of retro computing,… ## [8-bit acorn software: classic adventure games • Re: Island of Xaan - Second Guard](https://stardot.org.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?p=490933#p490933) _2026-08-22 · Canalboy · stardot.org.uk_ I think the second guard puzzle in Island of Xaan would have been fairer if, for example a photograph of a baby in a crib was on a table beside the guard. I suspect as it was their initial offering this was a clever idea to gain notoriety. It is the least of their offerings in my opinion. I have completed all of their superb games and there is no puzzle comparable to the sleeping guard in its… ## [archive requests • Re: Missing BBC Games HELP REQUIRED!](https://stardot.org.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?p=490914#p490914) _2026-08-22 · vanekp · stardot.org.uk_ playing around wit the the SIGMA1 program looking at the one corrupted block that is 1 byte shy the corrupted bit happens to be in the middle of some text the part in a red box is corrupted and missing one byte should be AN(Y OTHE)R and setting it to this satisfied the CRC for that block patched uef file here Sigma1-fix.uef but as Diminished said its only part of basic program the 1st part is… ## [archive submissions • Re: 30th Anniversary BBC and Electron Collection](https://stardot.org.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?p=490911#p490911) _2026-08-22 · Michael Brown · stardot.org.uk_ Hi all, After checking through all the instructions on all the discs posted here, 2 games in particular stood out to me. These were both Acornsoft titles, Snooker and Aviator. Both had new instructions from their inlays added by me to a new loader file and both also had instructions for the keys which were old files copied off old discs which featured after the Acornsoft splash screen, so not true… ## [acorn atom and acorn system series • Re: Alignment of sockets on Oddys System 5 backplane](https://stardot.org.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?p=490910#p490910) _2026-08-22 · Boydie · stardot.org.uk_ Apologies for anyone of a nervous disposition who was scared by the noise of a massive penny dropping! I'd foolishly assumed that CB1-PB7 were connected together to allow the two boards to communicate. Presumably those signals are really being put on the backplane so a homebrew card can plug into a spare backplane socket and make use of them (hence your Reserved for Expansion slot)? In which case,… ## [8-bit acorn hardware • Re: General advice requested](https://stardot.org.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?p=490909#p490909) _2026-08-22 · tricky · stardot.org.uk_ When trying to remove old solder, it usually helps to mix in a bit of new solder, but make sure you are using leaded. I would say only use leaded until you are a master my unleaded attempts still mostly look like used chewing gum! Combining this with the remote suggestion allows you to kill two birds with one stone. Melt with a little new solder, suck and solder with new. If it doesn't work, at… ## [econet and other acorn specific networking • Re: Acorn ANFS: A new annotated disassembly](https://stardot.org.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?p=490891#p490891) _2026-08-21 · robert\_smallshire · stardot.org.uk_ BeebMaster may have spotted a pair of issues \*HELP NFS viewtopic.php?p=490845#p490845 Missing service call 24 in overview viewtopic.php?p=490855#p490855 But I'll leave you two to fight it out between yourselves. Thanks for reporting. No fighting necessary. Legitimate shortcomings in work for which I'm responsible. Now improved, I hope. Statistics: Posted by robert\_smallshire — Fri Aug 21, 2026… ## [8-bit acorn software: other • Re: Interactive HELP / Service Call 24](https://stardot.org.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?p=490890#p490890) _2026-08-21 · robert\_smallshire · stardot.org.uk_ And is it the case that ANFS doesn't use this additional service call, even in \*HELP ON? In Robert's disassembly of ANFS 4.25 it only shows the usual service call 9 being used for help, although I couldn't find where it processes \*HELP ON. I refer the honourable gentleman to https://acornaeology.uk/acorn-nfs/4.25.html#addr-9692 Oh yes. I did search within that page for "\*HELP ON", "HELP ON", and… ## [Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/NDPZfIy5rJaA) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell and margin trade BTC & ETH with fiat currencies ## [8-bit acorn software: other • Re: Anyone have an InterSpell ROM](https://stardot.org.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?p=490889#p490889) _2026-08-21 · BeebMaster · stardot.org.uk_ Previously I had an original Mega-3 ROM in Station 201 but I replaced it with Ken's version as it had later versions of the packages including more of the ROM-link facilities which I think weren't in the original chip I was using before. Did you ever dump your original Mega-3? We've only seen a single ROM dump which is V1.00, which I presume is what Ken is using, not aware of any other versions.… ## [Dr Emma Horton](https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/statistics/staff/academic-research/horton/) _2026-08-21 · Paula Matthews · Recent changes for https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/statistics/_ Last updated: 21:58, Fri 21 Aug 2026 by Emma Horton Compare with previous version ## [scanning of books, magazines, ads and letters • Re: Project B (Advanced) User Guides](https://stardot.org.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?p=490886#p490886) _2026-08-21 · jgharston · stardot.org.uk_ Project\_B\_AUG\_VDU\_Driver.txt When I've added things to the VDU driver, having to intercept WRCHV and re-do all the WRCH handler when I just want to do VDU stuff is really annoying and made me whish there was a VDU vector that all VDU stuff was passed through, not just unimplemented VDU stuff. All the other branches from the WRCH handler go through their own vectors, so you can hook into just that… ## [communications • Re: the Night Owl BBS \*\*Fri\*\*](https://stardot.org.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?p=490884#p490884) _2026-08-21 · brianmartin\_2001 · stardot.org.uk_ Yes Martin, thanks , it's all very healthy just now. Hoping it endures. Cheers to your good self, Robert, Mike and Steve for you time last night. Night Owl is late but now awake for this Friday night .. Again late home from work ... apologies. Brian Statistics: Posted by brianmartin\_2001 — Fri Aug 21, 2026 8:54 pm ## [AI Research and Innovation](https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/statistics/research/mathrad/aiwarwick/) _2026-08-21 · Emellyne Forman · Recent changes for https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/statistics/_ Last updated: 16:53, Fri 21 Aug 2026 by Emellyne Forman Compare with previous version ## [CRiSM Visitors](https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/statistics/research/crism/visitors/) _2026-08-21 · Kathrin Schutrumpf · Recent changes for https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/statistics/_ Last updated: 16:37, Fri 21 Aug 2026 by Kathrin Schutrumpf Compare with previous version ## [Industry Collaborations](https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/statistics/currentstudents/careersevents/industrycollab/) _2026-08-21 · Francesca Basini · Recent changes for https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/statistics/_ Last updated: 16:31, Fri 21 Aug 2026 by Nicholas Tawn Compare with previous version ## [Department of Statistics Careers Events](https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/statistics/currentstudents/careersevents/) _2026-08-21 · Nicholas Tawn · Recent changes for https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/statistics/_ Last updated: 15:40, Fri 21 Aug 2026 by Francesca Basini Compare with previous version ## [MSc in Statistics Route Selection and Transfer Form](https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/statistics/currentstudents/forms/routeselectionandtransferform/) _2026-08-21 · Samuel Thompson · Recent changes for https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/statistics/_ Last updated: 15:22, Fri 21 Aug 2026 by Samuel Thompson Compare with previous version ## [CDT Programme](https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/statistics/postgrad/centre-for-doctoral-training/cdt-programme/) _2026-08-21 · Statistics Postgraduate Support Team · Recent changes for https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/statistics/_ Last updated: 14:58, Fri 21 Aug 2026 by Evan Murtagh Compare with previous version ## [Stop CI/CD & Supply-Chain Attacks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/5lLA2bZ6PE6T) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Per-PR: 17 CI/CD checks and package malware scans with inline Check Run findings. ## [Centre for Doctoral Training](https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/statistics/postgrad/centre-for-doctoral-training/) _2026-08-21 · Statistics Postgraduate Support Team · Recent changes for https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/statistics/_ Last updated: 14:54, Fri 21 Aug 2026 by Evan Murtagh Compare with previous version ## [Forms](https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/statistics/currentstudents/forms/) _2026-08-21 · Statistics Support Office · Recent changes for https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/statistics/_ Last updated: 14:45, Fri 21 Aug 2026 by Samuel Thompson Compare with previous version ## [How to Apply](https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/statistics/postgrad/centre-for-doctoral-training/how-to-apply/) _2026-08-21 · Statistics Postgraduate Support Team · Recent changes for https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/statistics/_ Last updated: 14:33, Fri 21 Aug 2026 by Evan Murtagh Compare with previous version ## [8-bit acorn software: other • Anyone have an InterSpell ROM](https://stardot.org.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?p=490853#p490853) _2026-08-21 · Pablo1966 · stardot.org.uk_ Does anyone know the whereabouts of an InterSpell ROM image, or have a ROM they could image and upload? Statistics: Posted by Pablo1966 — Fri Aug 21, 2026 12:07 pm ## [One World Approximate Bayesian Inference (ABI) Seminar](https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/statistics/news/upcoming-seminars/abcworldseminar/) _2026-08-20 · Paula Matthews · Recent changes for https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/statistics/_ Last updated: 22:44, Thu 20 Aug 2026 by Massimiliano Tamborrino Compare with previous version ## [the complete BBC games archive • Junga Bunga (Coolsoft) - sold on ebay](https://stardot.org.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?p=490813#p490813) _2026-08-20 · Arcadian · stardot.org.uk_ I don't suppose anybody here won this? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/236955447510 It also lists "Attack!" as available from "Coolsoft", with "Sword of Scumvit" (!) coming soon - some more titles to add to the missing list, Lee? (Not that Scumvit necessarily made it out into the wild). Statistics: Posted by Arcadian — Thu Aug 20, 2026 6:23 pm ## [other vintage hardware, software and languages • Mac II Si PSU repair](https://stardot.org.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?p=490811#p490811) _2026-08-20 · Boydie · stardot.org.uk_ My son's acquired a Mac II Si with Sony PSU. True to form, all the caps on this PSU had leaked horrifically. So I removed them, cleaned the board with IPA, and replaced them. The schematics are here (PSU is last page): https://www.applefritter.com/files/Maci ... arc%29.pdf To my immense surprise, it worked first time! Then a couple of days later, it's stopped. Now, it gives the 5V trickle voltage… ## [communications • Re: Viewdata Weather Service – weather.viewdata.no:16651](https://stardot.org.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?p=490809#p490809) _2026-08-20 · brianmartin\_2001 · stardot.org.uk_ This is just frkn superb Robert, really enjoyed that ..connected with Wi-modem, Beeb and Commstar. What a joy. Major congrats Thanks Brian. I deliberately announced it our your excellent Night Owl BBS first. It seems the most appropriate channel. More viewdata stuff coming soon, hopefully. Thanks for the praise and the privilege Robert, great to have you visiting the boards. Lots of great… ## [8-bit acorn hardware • Re: BBC Model B boots to flashing cursor](https://stardot.org.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?p=490805#p490805) _2026-08-20 · Taliesyn · stardot.org.uk_ Thanks, I have some ICs on the way. I'll give it a try. Statistics: Posted by Taliesyn — Thu Aug 20, 2026 5:13 pm ## [software & utilities for the pc, mac or unix • Re: Disc Image Manager](https://stardot.org.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?p=490804#p490804) _2026-08-20 · geraldholdsworth · stardot.org.uk_ Forgot that the function to produce the report is the same function that produces the CSVs too. I've put 1.50.3 online - only changes are those discussed above...plus a bit of tinkering. Statistics: Posted by geraldholdsworth — Thu Aug 20, 2026 4:56 pm ## [Warwick AI and Research](https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/statistics/research/mathrad/airesearch/) _2026-08-20 · Emellyne Forman · Recent changes for https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/statistics/_ Last updated: 16:48, Thu 20 Aug 2026 by Emellyne Forman Compare with previous version ## [8-bit acorn hardware • Voltmace Delta 14B joystick tester released](https://stardot.org.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?p=490803#p490803) _2026-08-20 · MarkMoxon · stardot.org.uk_ I've just release a new project: https://github.com/markmoxon/delta-14b-tester It's a very simple Delta 14B joystick tester, for use with the Delta 14B joystick and the 14B/1 adaptor. At the moment it only test the keypad, but I'll be adding stick readings soon so you can use it to test the whole stick. 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