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MagerValp
Registered: Dec 2001
Posts: 1074 |
Fastloader kernal for VICE
Using a vanilla kernal in x64sc is kind of annoying, since loading is slow even with warp mode (I only get 450%) and the lack of f-keys makes loading things like the X2012 gfx and music disks a chore.
So, is there a good replacement kernal with:
a decent fastloader, at least 10x, and as compatible as possible - just patching LOAD and not leaving crap in the drive afterwards
F-keys for comfortable DIR and LOAD/RUN
as few other changes as possible.
I've been using JiffyDOS but a few loaders refuse to start on it, presumably due to the patched drive rom. The F-keys are kinda shitty too. Action Replay is not an option due to the lack of autostart, but I've been considering hacking TFR to perform a KILL before RUN... Before I go hacking it though, anything out there that does what I want already?
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chatGPZ
Registered: Dec 2001
Posts: 11350 |
EXOS. i would still use AR though, except for a couple of failing autostarts (wth? when did you last need this? =P) its probably more compatible than any patched kernal :=) |
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MagerValp
Registered: Dec 2001
Posts: 1074 |
Is there an AR hack that removes the annoying startup menu? |
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Didi
Registered: Nov 2011
Posts: 486 |
Hold down CBM key (CTRL on PC) while reset. (e.g. CTRL+ALT+R) |
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chatGPZ
Registered: Dec 2001
Posts: 11350 |
for autostarting just use -keybuf to press f7 or f3 or whatever you want :) (or patch the CBM check in the startup screen, should be easy enough) |
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MagerValp
Registered: Dec 2001
Posts: 1074 |
Hacked exos a bit to restore sane colors etc, might be what I was looking for. F-keys will need adjusting but it's almost there.
AR/TFR hacking will have to wait. Thanks! |
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chatGPZ
Registered: Dec 2001
Posts: 11350 |
TFR should work just fine with autostarting btw, also with virtual drive enabled etc |
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Perplex
Registered: Feb 2009
Posts: 255 |
Quoting Groepazfor autostarting just use -keybuf to press f7 or f3 or whatever you want :)
How should function keys (and other special keys) be encoded into the -keybuf string?
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chatGPZ
Registered: Dec 2001
Posts: 11350 |
"\XY" (hex, petsci) |
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Perplex
Registered: Feb 2009
Posts: 255 |
Quoting Groepaz"XY" (hex, petsci)
Thanks, but there seems to be a problem with AR6:
$ x64 -keybuf "\88"
This throws me directly into the freezer, for some reason. I was expecting the fastloader (F7) to be activated. Using "\87" (F5) to go directly to Utilities works fine.
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chatGPZ
Registered: Dec 2001
Posts: 11350 |
mmmh this used to work for me.... not sure what exactly i did, maybe just "press" some other key (eg space) once or twice first ? :) |
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Count Zero
Registered: Jan 2003
Posts: 1920 |
x64 -keybuf \\88
try that.
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Perplex
Registered: Feb 2009
Posts: 255 |
$ x64 -keybuf "\20\88"
Result: still waiting for key in AR6 menu
$ x64 -keybuf \\88
Result: enters the AR6 freezer
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WVL
Registered: Mar 2002
Posts: 895 |
Some years ago I tweaked an AR6.0 rom to skip through the menu..
http://interstyles.nl/fixedar6.zip
I hope this works for you :) |
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MagerValp
Registered: Dec 2001
Posts: 1074 |
Quoting WVLSome years ago I tweaked an AR6.0 rom to skip through the menu..
http://interstyles.nl/fixedar6.zip
I hope this works for you :)
Cool, but:
CART: could not attach '/Users/pelle/Downloads/FIXEDAR6.CRT'.
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iAN CooG
Registered: May 2002
Posts: 3186 |
vice crt check is more strict on recent vice 2.3.x / 2.4 builds, change the byte at offset 0x13 from 0x20 to 0x40
most of crts out there will need to be patched =) |
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MagerValp
Registered: Dec 2001
Posts: 1074 |
Yep, just found it and returned to post about it :)
Works like a treat, thanks! |
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Perplex
Registered: Feb 2009
Posts: 255 |
Nice, thanks WVL & iAN! |
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WVL
Registered: Mar 2002
Posts: 895 |
Hey! I was already wondering myself why those crts didnt work anymore in 2.4... Thanks for the info :D
I just updated the zip file in my website aswell, should work now with vice 2.3 and 2.4. |
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Wisdom
Registered: Dec 2001
Posts: 90 |
Here is a version I did some time ago:
http://kilic.org/download/ar6wdm.zip
- Removes startup menu.
- Starts with or without Fastload enabled.
- F4/F6 keys to toggle Fastload on/off.
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MagerValp
Registered: Dec 2001
Posts: 1074 |
Nice, clean and fast startup! |
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Wisdom
Registered: Dec 2001
Posts: 90 |
I uploaded a new zip with files updated to work with x64sc:
http://kilic.org/download/ar6wdmsc.zip
Also included is an older version that works with freezer (ALT+Z) key. Normally I don't use freezer, so when I was removing the startup screen I didn't care if freezer function worked correctly. Old zip file from previous post is also updated with this version:
http://kilic.org/download/ar6wdm.zip
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MagerValp
Registered: Dec 2001
Posts: 1074 |
What changed? I've been using the wdm version with x64sc and haven't noticed any problems. |
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Count Zero
Registered: Jan 2003
Posts: 1920 |
Quote: vice crt check is more strict on recent vice 2.3.x / 2.4 builds, change the byte at offset 0x13 from 0x20 to 0x40
most of crts out there will need to be patched =)
Actually I parsed everything I found on my HD through cartconv and only found a couple of common candidates. _Most_ crts found on the net should work ok. A few bad Action Replays when it came to cart size but thats about it. You all are supposed to use stuff from http://rr.pokefinder.org anyhow :)
PS Perplex: x64sc -keybuf \\88 works for me. Which OS do you use? |
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SIDWAVE
Account closed
Registered: Apr 2002
Posts: 2238 |
I always have the original AR6 installed in VICE, since i got fastload and the monitor.
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