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by dex
Sun May 18, 2025 7:31 pm
Forum: Software & Programming
Topic: 68K/OS "ROM" based disk attempt
Replies: 100
Views: 39334

Re: 68K/OS "ROM" based disk attempt

The serial transfer needs the BAUD.PROG and COPY.PROG utilities already in the ROM disk (or be read from microdrive).
by dex
Mon May 05, 2025 9:42 pm
Forum: General QL Chat
Topic: German QL power supply with switch – dimensional sketch.
Replies: 9
Views: 585

Re: German QL power supply with switch – dimensional sketch.

I have taken 15 photos.
The power supply is bigget than the usual one (which has 9-10 cm) with 12.5 cm, divided into 3 sections by 4, 4 and 4.5 cm.
Other dimensions (width, height) are the same as for the old one.
It was manufactured in Switzerland, I have photographed the internals, too ...
by dex
Mon May 05, 2025 2:40 pm
Forum: General QL Chat
Topic: German QL power supply with switch – dimensional sketch.
Replies: 9
Views: 585

Re: German QL power supply with switch – dimensional sketch.

I have such power supply.
And I think, that it really comes from Switzerland.

Will see, if I will find time to measure it (the power supply is bigger than the usual one).
by dex
Mon Mar 10, 2025 8:09 pm
Forum: Software & Programming
Topic: Atari ST SMSQ/E
Replies: 16
Views: 1026

Re: Atari ST SMSQ/E

genetika wrote: Mon Mar 10, 2025 7:42 pm I would like to buy an Atari ST 1024.
If I use SMSQ/E will I be able to run QL compiled software ?
Not on an unexpanded ST.
ST has lower resolution than QL, You need a special graphic card to run SMSQ/E.
Using SMS2 You can run some QL software in monochrome, but without the SBasic interpreter.
by dex
Sun Mar 09, 2025 7:43 am
Forum: QL Emulation
Topic: sQLux v1.0 (The Xmas Turkey)
Replies: 440
Views: 153815

Re: sQLux v1.0 (The Xmas Turkey)

There is no pointer if, for example, I am in Basic and move the mouse. Then a "K" pointer should appear, but it doesn't.
Really?
I did not experience it on my QL and I think there is a reason:
1) if the mouse is not present (and maybe even if it is), You can move the mouse pointer using cursor ...
by dex
Sun Mar 09, 2025 7:29 am
Forum: Software & Programming
Topic: SlipKnot-sytle browser for QL
Replies: 21
Views: 1800

Re: SlipKnot-sytle browser for QL

Go go Gopher!
by dex
Fri Jan 24, 2025 9:34 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: New Q60 Boards
Replies: 124
Views: 12063

Re: New Q60 Boards

As I do not use modern monitors, multisync CRT is no problem.
I would like to see the Q60 definitely next to my Q68 (which I purchased mainly because Q60 turned to a unobtainium).
by dex
Sat Jan 11, 2025 5:07 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: Ribbon Cable for Internal ROM Socket
Replies: 28
Views: 3895

Re: Ribbon Cable for Internal ROM Socket

BBC Micro Sideway ROM cartridges.
The resistor pack is there to allow ROM switching.
https://chrisacorns.computinghistory.or ... CCart.html